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1) I never meant to imply that you said using the chrono was a cheat. Simply that in reading the forums, some people seem to feel that it is.
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To simply call it a cheat is incorrect in two senses. The watch was used by the real men who were there and calculating speed. Also, as we stated, we are but one person and to handle it all(calculations, navigations, sonar) assistance is nice. This is why I like the weapons officer assist. The sonar man is limited and does not say, hey chief DD on a run to drop DC. We simply can not scream out AOB, speed, range and hope someone does this on the TDC while we steer the sub, etc. You could scream it out but people would look at you funny
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2) Thank you for your thorough response to my post. I do find it insightful and helpful.
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Sometimes my wife lets me think and be insightful. Not to often....
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3) I agree with you 100% that in a certain aspect, the way the convoys presently break up is actually interesting, and although most people may feel it is not realistic in its current state and wish for all ships to speed away and zigzag, I think something in between might be more interesting. In other words, complete randomness. After all, someone in that situation may panic and freeze, who knows?
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Randomness is key here. They do need implement the full ahead and zig zag as part of the randomness. I like the mix of good DD and dumb DD. You do not know what you are going to get. Believe me, the good DD know what you are going to get
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4) Yes, I also agree with you that the chronograph is going south. The post seems to imply a different kind of implementation for calculating speed, rather than fixing the chronograph. That is perfectly fine with me, as long as there is a reasonable substitute.
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Looks like something coming.
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5) Thanks for the PK tip, I will keep that in mind, and again, thanks for the thorough reply.
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That PK is a very useful tool. As you, my speed calculations (guess) just suck. If that top outline of the target changes ahead or behind my set AOB, my speed is off. Make a 1-2 kt adjustment slower or faster depending on how drastically the outlined target has changed. Observe in a few minute again. If all looks to be the same, you are dead on. Drop the scope, watch your range close and send the torps when comfortable with it. Very cool when you time it with the chrono and hear the hits.