Enemy Sensors?

Rasher · 10-04-09, 08:40 AM

Hi

I have just started playing GWX 3 with OLC Gold. Using these mods, what range can merchants and DE's spot my ship from? If I shadow a lone merchant in daytime I can see him over 9 or 10 KM, at what point will he see me? Or can he already see me? Also what about night time in clear conditions? Couldnt find any comprehensive threads on this subject. Any help with this is greatly appreciated. Cheers

Rasher

Jimbuna · 10-04-09, 09:01 AM

There are too many variables such as light, wave height, precipitation, fog, cross sectional angle, crew rating etc. etc. to give you an accurate response, but there are threads available giving individuals opinions and rough measurements.

The search function should help you.

Try words like sensors and detection.

Rasher · 10-04-09, 09:57 AM

Thanks again Mate

I trawl the threads for a while.

Rasher

Ford Prefect · 10-04-09, 11:35 AM

You can usually tell if you've been spotted, the merchants will start zig zagging. Later in the war you'll hear gun fire rattling off your conning tower. Running decks awash helps reduce detection rates on a dark night you can often get very close indeed.

10-04-09, 08:40 AM	#1
Rasher Gunner Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Antrim, N.Ireland Posts: 94 Downloads: 43 Uploads: 0	Enemy Sensors? Hi I have just started playing GWX 3 with OLC Gold. Using these mods, what range can merchants and DE's spot my ship from? If I shadow a lone merchant in daytime I can see him over 9 or 10 KM, at what point will he see me? Or can he already see me? Also what about night time in clear conditions? Couldnt find any comprehensive threads on this subject. Any help with this is greatly appreciated. Cheers Rasher

10-04-09, 09:01 AM	#2
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,500 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	There are too many variables such as light, wave height, precipitation, fog, cross sectional angle, crew rating etc. etc. to give you an accurate response, but there are threads available giving individuals opinions and rough measurements. The search function should help you. Try words like sensors and detection. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

10-04-09, 11:35 AM	#4
Ford Prefect Planesman Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sutton in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire Posts: 184 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	You can usually tell if you've been spotted, the merchants will start zig zagging. Later in the war you'll hear gun fire rattling off your conning tower. Running decks awash helps reduce detection rates on a dark night you can often get very close indeed. __________________ http://www.flickr.com/photos/halfpenny/sets/ http://www.youtube.com/user/Thunderf00t Home of "why people laugh at creationists" http://www.youtube.com/user/FFreeThinker http://www.youtube.com/user/ExtantDodo

10-04-09, 09:57 AM	#3
Rasher Gunner Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Antrim, N.Ireland Posts: 94 Downloads: 43 Uploads: 0	Thanks again Mate I trawl the threads for a while. Rasher