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Originally Posted by gasparweb
Due my particpation in this thread, i must admit that this is a very predecible discussion.
In my opinion, oRGY (who seems to abandon this thread) dont show a lack of respect, but this never was the objective of the thread.
Cleaning up the mess they are two considerations:
1) The *English* Channel is almost a worst-case scenario: shalow, very patroled and narrow.
2) The AI of DD (and other warships) in the early days (1939 to Feb 1940) is maybe a little too precise. However this is not a downside of GWX, since it has a superb pdf Manual with a own definition of REALISM.
To GWX users:
¿Have you escape DD's (2~5) attacks in shallow waters in GOOD weather? (even at night) .Is a simple cuestion, i just wont know yours experiencies.
Which Grids near England are most "traveled by merchants" in 1939? the East Side? Experiencies are welcome.
I repeat my regards to ALL the sailors.
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As Mookie stated, stay away from the channel. The British had pretty good control of it from start to finish of WW2. Furthermore it is shallow and you need depth as part of escape. Can it be done with 5 DD looking for you? Yes in early war it can. I have done it and that is after hitting a mine. Things were grim but I ran silent and as deep as I could go. This was while exiting a minefield
The weather was good also. In the later years I would not bet on getting out alive. Sonar was just that good and with 3-5 trianglating with sonar, your in deep trouble.
For best shipping routes, in your map screen, upper left hand corner you can click and drag down the shipping lanes map. Use this as a guide for the grids you would see activity. Also, early years you will see single ships when you hit 40-41 it is convoy city. More ships then you care to count.
PS. Welcome aboard!