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Erich dem Roten · 10-14-08, 06:47 PM

I'm sure you know what I mean...you hit a ship or two in a convoy and hell breaks loose. You have escorts cutting across lanes with merchants swinging port or starboard around sinking hulks. Or you enjoy the view of 5 DD's circling your position and see one about to knife right through another.

Only to find that these ships, unlike your U-Boat, can go from flank speed to a dead stop within 50m. To top it off, if you try to get an easy shot off on a stopped ship, they can also jump from 0 to 25 kts in a few seconds.

Is there any way to fix this...force the surface folks to start conforming to the laws of physics? I used to really enjoy sneaking into convoys and using the ensuing chaos that would erupt to escape. Doesn't work so well when these guys can just fly right through traffic with no consequence.

10-14-08, 06:47 PM	#1
Erich dem Roten Electrician's Mate Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Connecticut Posts: 134 Downloads: 15 Uploads: 0	Any way to fix the incredible agility of surface ships? I'm sure you know what I mean...you hit a ship or two in a convoy and hell breaks loose. You have escorts cutting across lanes with merchants swinging port or starboard around sinking hulks. Or you enjoy the view of 5 DD's circling your position and see one about to knife right through another. Only to find that these ships, unlike your U-Boat, can go from flank speed to a dead stop within 50m. To top it off, if you try to get an easy shot off on a stopped ship, they can also jump from 0 to 25 kts in a few seconds. Is there any way to fix this...force the surface folks to start conforming to the laws of physics? I used to really enjoy sneaking into convoys and using the ensuing chaos that would erupt to escape. Doesn't work so well when these guys can just fly right through traffic with no consequence. __________________