invisable destroyers

Nagel · 09-07-12, 12:12 AM

Just had a Destroyer show up right on top of me. I knew he was in the area, I picked him up on the hydrophone but never could find him in my scope. after about 3 or 4 360 sweeps, boom, there he is right on top of me and flinging trashcans at me to boot!
It seems improbable that a destroyer could get that close to me without being spotted!
calm seas and clear night too.

is this a bug, or was it just a hazard of the trade?

Gargamel · 09-07-12, 11:29 AM

Jimbuna · 09-07-12, 03:27 PM

A hazard of the trade....he could have been in your baffles (the stern area where you can't hear for the noise of your own propellors).

Nagel · 09-07-12, 11:17 PM

I figured that was the case. I was going to pull an AoD tactic and ambush him but he was on me before I could even get my outer doors open
man I love this game!

sublynx · 09-08-12, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Nagel

I figured that was the case. I was going to pull an AoD tactic and ambush him but he was on me before I could even get my outer doors open
man I love this game!

Those could be my words

One major thing that separates SH3 from other simulations I have played is that even with the game engine's limitations the element of surprise is still there. Even after years of play the AI now and then still manages to catch you with your pants down

Jimbuna · 09-08-12, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nagel

I figured that was the case. I was going to pull an AoD tactic and ambush him but he was on me before I could even get my outer doors open
man I love this game!

BE MORE AGGRESSIVE!!

09-07-12, 12:12 AM	#1
Nagel Bosun Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Western Michigan Posts: 64 Downloads: 107 Uploads: 0	invisable destroyers Just had a Destroyer show up right on top of me. I knew he was in the area, I picked him up on the hydrophone but never could find him in my scope. after about 3 or 4 360 sweeps, boom, there he is right on top of me and flinging trashcans at me to boot! It seems improbable that a destroyer could get that close to me without being spotted! calm seas and clear night too. is this a bug, or was it just a hazard of the trade?

09-07-12, 11:29 AM	#2
Gargamel Lucky Sailor Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Rome Posts: 4,273 Downloads: 81 Uploads: 0	__________________ Luck is a residue of Design.

09-07-12, 03:27 PM	#3
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,500 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	A hazard of the trade....he could have been in your baffles (the stern area where you can't hear for the noise of your own propellors). __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

09-07-12, 11:17 PM	#4
Nagel Bosun Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Western Michigan Posts: 64 Downloads: 107 Uploads: 0	I figured that was the case. I was going to pull an AoD tactic and ambush him but he was on me before I could even get my outer doors open man I love this game!