The conservatism of mission designers understandably defending the SLMM status quo protects the SP game. However the bulk of MP games are sub v sub still from SC days and the emphasis on littoral water operations and the use of the SLMM is inappropriate in that game area.
The ability to 'anchor' the Captor at intermediate depths gives a whole range of tactical ASW possibilities not available with the SMM or ISMM. It would be IMO a great pity if this potential feature is put aside. It would be nice to hear from some MP players, because I guess, if you factor-out the weight of designers voting for the status quo the picture changes dramaticaly ! The 'anti' vote is motivated and biased. NIMBYs ?
I would be happy to have the sub launched Captor as an additional feature in the same way that ATC has been. Useage and acceptance of the latter has induced the decision to offer it as a standard, I believe.