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tater · 07-05-07, 09:53 AM

Getting the AI to use torpedos would be a major addition to the game, frankly.

That said, submarines that were sunk by US subs were either chance, or the result of ULTRAs. IN the latter case, the IJN had their subs meet rigid timetables of when to be on patrol at what spot. "Be at Lat/Long at noon, April 21" kind of stuff. We'd send a boat to Lat/Long, and sink him. Sometimes there'd be an end around to get in position.

The big problem is that we'd know (unless you get torpedos to work) that they were "safe." In RL, if you saw a periscope, you'd turn away and dive at flank.

07-05-07, 09:53 AM	#28
tater Navy Seal Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New Mexico, USA Posts: 9,023 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 2	Getting the AI to use torpedos would be a major addition to the game, frankly. That said, submarines that were sunk by US subs were either chance, or the result of ULTRAs. IN the latter case, the IJN had their subs meet rigid timetables of when to be on patrol at what spot. "Be at Lat/Long at noon, April 21" kind of stuff. We'd send a boat to Lat/Long, and sink him. Sometimes there'd be an end around to get in position. The big problem is that we'd know (unless you get torpedos to work) that they were "safe." In RL, if you saw a periscope, you'd turn away and dive at flank.