Vertical Pursuit Torpedo?

EnjoyableSTIG · 10-05-17, 11:04 PM

I just installed a new copy of Windows 10 on a blank hard drive, and I am currently in the process of reinstalling many programs.

I reinstalled Steam and Cold Waters to play while downloading other programs/updates etc. The game is in its stock, unmodified, non beta state, and the mission played was "Stalking the Red Bear" using a Skipjack.

While playing the mission, one of the rocket torpedoes (presumably from a Sierra) at one point went almost perfectly vertical. I thought it was an easy dodge as it was several hundred feet below me and so I dropped a noisemaker to make sure I would evade it. However, as I was almost directly above it the torpedo decides to go vertical. I really mean it was up at about 80 degrees above the horizon. It was freakish to watch as I've never seen a torpedo do more than about 30 degrees before. I did a few 360's with the camera view just to make sure I wasn't seeing things and it was definitely up at an extreme angle.

Has anyone seen this before? I assume a torpedo would have no problem doing this IRL, but holy cow did that surprise me in game!

GeneralGamer · 10-06-17, 12:08 AM

Too bad you didn't record it This game is full of surprises That's one of the reasons I love it.

Delgard · 10-06-17, 11:30 AM

I am comfortable with the challenges of reality. I have not had that situation since I am doing 42 knots at that point and "wiggling". I usually end up wearing out the torpedo's fuel while going 90 degrees from the targets.

Still, surprises are fun. Would have been a good recording.

You got lucky.

10-05-17, 11:04 PM	#1
EnjoyableSTIG Seaman Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: USA Posts: 40 Downloads: 68 Uploads: 0	Vertical Pursuit Torpedo? I just installed a new copy of Windows 10 on a blank hard drive, and I am currently in the process of reinstalling many programs. I reinstalled Steam and Cold Waters to play while downloading other programs/updates etc. The game is in its stock, unmodified, non beta state, and the mission played was "Stalking the Red Bear" using a Skipjack. While playing the mission, one of the rocket torpedoes (presumably from a Sierra) at one point went almost perfectly vertical. I thought it was an easy dodge as it was several hundred feet below me and so I dropped a noisemaker to make sure I would evade it. However, as I was almost directly above it the torpedo decides to go vertical. I really mean it was up at about 80 degrees above the horizon. It was freakish to watch as I've never seen a torpedo do more than about 30 degrees before. I did a few 360's with the camera view just to make sure I wasn't seeing things and it was definitely up at an extreme angle. Has anyone seen this before? I assume a torpedo would have no problem doing this IRL, but holy cow did that surprise me in game! Last edited by EnjoyableSTIG; 10-05-17 at 11:05 PM. Reason: Clarity

10-06-17, 12:08 AM	#2
GeneralGamer Navy Dude Join Date: May 2017 Location: South Florida Posts: 173 Downloads: 159 Uploads: 3	Too bad you didn't record it This game is full of surprises That's one of the reasons I love it. __________________ AKA Captain "Salty" at your service Visit, like and suscribe. is the best!!! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwe...1_CdFU_Mw4-SrQ

10-06-17, 11:30 AM	#3
Delgard Captain Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: AZ & DC Posts: 487 Downloads: 48 Uploads: 0	I am comfortable with the challenges of reality. I have not had that situation since I am doing 42 knots at that point and "wiggling". I usually end up wearing out the torpedo's fuel while going 90 degrees from the targets. Still, surprises are fun. Would have been a good recording. You got lucky.