Visual Range of Enemy Ships??

blkdimnd · 12-11-12, 01:08 AM

I'm playing with some new intercept tactics (for me at least), and am wondering what is the average visual range of ships are in the game.

I read somewhere here that the visual range for ships is 5.5 km, and that escorts can travel up to 7 km ahead of the convoy.

Does this sound correct??

My mod list is in my signature.
(Basically Sober's MOD list)

Thanks

THE_MASK · 12-11-12, 02:31 AM

Because you are using sobers mod list and includes IRAI you will find that ships crew get tired , they have crew roster rotations . You might think that you are safe one minute then someone spots you . As the war progresses you will need all the latest equipment available so you will need renown to get it . Scout convoys from far away and gather intelligence like how many escort and how far away from each other . Attack using wolfpacks rather than go it alone . Pray .

Cybermat47 · 12-11-12, 03:42 AM

Also, attack at night, slipping through the escorts and into the convoy at dead slow.

They can only see around 500m before seeing you.

Your torpedoes have a minimum range of 800m.

Sink Them.

blkdimnd · 12-11-12, 08:08 AM

Cool,

Thanks for the info.

Sailor Steve · 12-11-12, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Cybermat47

Your torpedoes have a minimum range of 800m.

If that's true then there's something wrong. Minimum range on most torpedoes was around 300 meters.

GT182 · 12-11-12, 12:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

If that's true then there's something wrong. Minimum range on most torpedoes was around 300 meters.

I agree with that. I've been sinking escorts at 400 to 600 meters when they come head-on after my Uboat, with the pistol set to magnetic. They cannot escape unless they are out past 900 meters and it's a side shot.

Fish In The Water · 12-12-12, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

If that's true then there's something wrong. Minimum range on most torpedoes was around 300 meters.

Absolutely. I routinely score hits in SH5 at ranges as low as four to five hundred meters. Not sure why anyone would suggest such a high figure.

Cybermat47 · 12-12-12, 07:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

If that's true then there's something wrong. Minimum range on most torpedoes was around 300 meters.

Oops.

Perhaps I should leave this sort of thing to the experts.

12-11-12, 01:08 AM	#1
blkdimnd Planesman Join Date: May 2010 Location: Vermont, USA Posts: 186 Downloads: 492 Uploads: 0	Visual Range of Enemy Ships?? I'm playing with some new intercept tactics (for me at least), and am wondering what is the average visual range of ships are in the game. I read somewhere here that the visual range for ships is 5.5 km, and that escorts can travel up to 7 km ahead of the convoy. Does this sound correct?? My mod list is in my signature. (Basically Sober's MOD list) Thanks __________________ My Mod Soup and System Specs. "Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." Benjamin Franklin, Historical Review of Pennsylvania, 1759 AB1TA

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Cybermat47 Willing Webfooted Beast Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Australia Posts: 5,408 Downloads: 300 Uploads: 23	Also, attack at night, slipping through the escorts and into the convoy at dead slow. They can only see around 500m before seeing you. Your torpedoes have a minimum range of 800m. Sink Them. __________________ Historical TWoS Gameplay Guide: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?p=2572620 Historical FotRSU Gameplay Guide: https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/sho....php?p=2713394

12-11-12, 08:08 AM	#4
blkdimnd Planesman Join Date: May 2010 Location: Vermont, USA Posts: 186 Downloads: 492 Uploads: 0	Cool, Thanks for the info. __________________ My Mod Soup and System Specs. "Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." Benjamin Franklin, Historical Review of Pennsylvania, 1759 AB1TA

12-11-12, 02:31 AM	#2
THE_MASK Ace of the deep . Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 9,226 Downloads: 901 Uploads: 73	Because you are using sobers mod list and includes IRAI you will find that ships crew get tired , they have crew roster rotations . You might think that you are safe one minute then someone spots you . As the war progresses you will need all the latest equipment available so you will need renown to get it . Scout convoys from far away and gather intelligence like how many escort and how far away from each other . Attack using wolfpacks rather than go it alone . Pray .