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Originally Posted by Captain Wreckless
Years ago playing TMO I was on the surface running from a DD. At around 4K yards, I fired 2 stern torpedoes. And wouldn't you know it both hit. Couldn't believe it. I've bagged a DD or 2 with a down the throat shot.
Don't know if this is an issue or not but twice during Alaska patrols when my objective is to patrol near Attu for 5 days I never get a mission complete even after 10 days or more. It's been so long since I've played I don't recall if this is a stock or mod thing.
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Nice! lol Always fun when those shots work. In 1944 when doing a lot of surface work, I try to load up stern tubes with MK 18's so if get a escort I can't outrun on surface like a DD or DE, down throat shot can save a boat from having to dive, often in shallow waters. Speaking of which, found the DTTS works well on tankers as well. Been inside large convoys at night after inital attack maneuvering around , found ships trying to ram me, cant get in for broad angle shot, so fired down the throat...big explosion when tanker is loaded.
In TMO, I have DD Harusame in Wewak Harbor Wahoo sunk in January 1943, which was torpedoed by WAHOO, the first successful use of a down the throat shot by US sub. Quite a challenge actually and waters are quite shallow, so its a do or die moment for sure. In V.20 I have the reconnoiter the harbor mission, which is what Wahoo was ordered to do.
Far as Attu patrol...
You have to stay within so many miles of the map mark for x amount of time and it has to be continuous. I did not alter patrol zones etc on last release so forget exact distance but within 100 nautical miles should be fine. Use tools to draw a circle 100 NM, patrol within for the 5-10 days as orders says, it should complete, but you have to stay within the area or timer resets.