Does removing the deck gun actually improve performance,or is it a myth?

[Paul Riley]

One thing that has always had me thinking,and still does,is the stories I have read about removing the deck gun.I know they removed them for real in an attempt to reduce drag and speed up dive times but is this modelled in the game? I dont know if some of you remove them just to maintain realism (even if the effects are not modelled) but I for one will be keeping my trusty ol deck gun.There is no finer moment than when pounding a lone merchant broadside to broadside on a dark night and have his light beam right on you!

Sorry if this topic may have been asked before,I simply cant remember and dont fancy sifting through what is likely to be 1000s of posts either.

[Sailor Steve]

I've never played far enough to have that option. As far as I know there is no effect at all, just as there are no thermal layers.

[Paul Riley]

Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

I've never played far enough to have that option. As far as I know there is no effect at all, just as there are no thermal layers.

Shame there are no therman layers Steve,it could have added an interesting tactical potential to the game.

@Vendor,I will probably keep the gun myself,no fun in using torpedoes ALL the time,its always nice to put them German helmets on and give em hell with the gun!
By the way,I like the quote in your signature,I live my life with the very same concept in my mind every day.

http://www.itis-molinari.eu/studenti...gini/curie.jpg
A fine woman.

[Sailor Steve]

Originally Posted by Paul Riley

Shame there are no therman layers Steve,it could have added an interesting tactical potential to the game.

I think Commander does a good job of simulating them due to its Random function, but again I've never played enough to notice.

[Gerald]

Originally Posted by Paul Riley

Shame there are no therman layers Steve,it could have added an interesting tactical potential to the game.

@Vendor,I will probably keep the gun myself,no fun in using torpedoes ALL the time,its always nice to put them German helmets on and give em hell with the gun!
By the way,I like the quote in your signature,I live my life with the very same concept in my mind every day.

http://www.itis-molinari.eu/studenti...gini/curie.jpg
A fine woman.

Yes,she got two nobelprise also,

[Paul Riley]

Originally Posted by Vendor

Yes,she got two nobelprise also,

[Jimbuna]

Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

I've never played far enough to have that option. As far as I know there is no effect at all, just as there are no thermal layers.

Removing the deck gun gives no improvements in performance.

Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

I think Commander does a good job of simulating them due to its Random function, but again I've never played enough to notice.

The job Commander does is really quite spectacular at times...instead of going to extreme depth as of the norm I've occasionally evaded a hunter on the next patrol in 100 metres or less.

[Gerald]

Originally Posted by Paul Riley

One thing that has always had me thinking,and still does,is the stories I have read about removing the deck gun.I know they removed them for real in an attempt to reduce drag and speed up dive times but is this modelled in the game? I dont know if some of you remove them just to maintain realism (even if the effects are not modelled) but I for one will be keeping my trusty ol deck gun.There is no finer moment than when pounding a lone merchant broadside to broadside on a dark night and have his light beam right on you!

Sorry if this topic may have been asked before,I simply cant remember and dont fancy sifting through what is likely to be 1000s of posts either.

I keep it under the hole war.But when you dive you can save some second,when the boat hit the surface probably.