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Zero Niner · 08-10-08, 11:07 PM

From what I've read about it, a sub can exceed test depth (within reason) without adverse consequences. For example, Dick O'Kane when he was testing the Tang brought it down to 600' I believe.

So what happens in the game, and specifically in TMO? Is there an invisible "safe depth" where the sub does not accumulate damage, or does damage start to accumulate slowly as soon as one exceeds test depth (say I go to 325' in a Gato-class sub). Or does damage kick in after I remain below test depth for a period of time? Or a combination of both?

08-10-08, 11:07 PM	#1
Zero Niner Ace of the Deep Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,033 Downloads: 69 Uploads: 0	What happens when the sub goes beyond test depth? From what I've read about it, a sub can exceed test depth (within reason) without adverse consequences. For example, Dick O'Kane when he was testing the Tang brought it down to 600' I believe. So what happens in the game, and specifically in TMO? Is there an invisible "safe depth" where the sub does not accumulate damage, or does damage start to accumulate slowly as soon as one exceeds test depth (say I go to 325' in a Gato-class sub). Or does damage kick in after I remain below test depth for a period of time? Or a combination of both?