Dilemma

John O · 08-18-09, 11:31 AM

Frustrating. Sighted both the Hood and Nelson sailing unescorted at 12 knots in AN15 on 15 Oct 39. Great position but stormy conditions and poor visibility, Problem is I only have 3 ells left. Two type 1s and one type 2. Hit the Hood with the type 2 and the Nelson with the two type 1s. Disabled both but unfortunately they won't sink. Trying to follow both but games shows them drifting at 12 knots. Trying to be patient but think I'll have to use a save game and go back and sink one with the 3 ells.

Just passing it along because as long as I've been playing this darn game, I've never seen a battle ship unescorted in open sea. It pays to hang around west of Scappa.

sharkbit · 08-18-09, 12:22 PM

Got greedy, didn't you?

There are no second chances in war.

Pohl · 08-18-09, 12:29 PM

Aim for the ammunition depot that usually means 1 shot 1 kill :P
I think ammunition depot is between the 2 front main guns

Jimbuna · 08-18-09, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Pohl

Aim for the ammunition depot that usually means 1 shot 1 kill :P
I think ammunition depot is between the 2 front main guns

A magnetic below B turret.

JMV · 08-18-09, 02:28 PM

Last time I attempted to sink the Nelson, it was in Gibraltar, and it took me 5 or 6 eels spread along her hull...!
Mind you she did'nt sink, probably due to the small depths around there...
I had to leave,frustrated...
But was definitely not happy with that, so came back the next day, sent 1 more eel and finally, VICTORY, she was sank at last.
As for you, in the deep sea it might work with 3.
Good luck !

John O · 08-18-09, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sharkbit

Got greedy, didn't you?

Aye, Mate! That I did.

John O · 08-18-09, 04:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JMV

Last time I attempted to sink the Nelson, it was in Gibraltar, and it took me 5 or 6 eels spread along her hull...!
Mind you she did'nt sink, probably due to the small depths around there...
I had to leave,frustrated...
But was definitely not happy with that, so came back the next day, sent 1 more eel and finally, VICTORY, she was sank at last.
As for you, in the deep sea it might work with 3.
Good luck !

Yes the Nelson is hard. I have sunk the Hood with one shot but not the Nelson. Heck, the waves are high so maybe one will go down before I'm forced to swallow my pride and use a save game.

JMV · 08-18-09, 04:29 PM

1 eel for the Hood ? Christ ! You're either lucky or very talented...

Pohl · 08-18-09, 08:48 PM

I've done quite a few 1 shot 1 kill on Ligh Cruisers, Southampton Class & BB's, but you need to use manual targetting for that, usually with automatic target you aim for the middle of the ship.

JMV · 08-19-09, 06:59 AM

Pohl :
Well, I might be wrong but, in my book ( i.e. Recognition Manual )

Hood = 48.360 tons
Light Cruisers = ~ 11.000
Heavy Cruisers = ~ 13.000
Southampton = 10.725

So AFAICS 1 eel only to sink the Hood appears unlikely to me. The others, ok if you hit at the right location.

JMV · 08-19-09, 07:01 AM

H.S.M. Nelson is 36.000 T

Melonfish · 08-19-09, 09:15 AM

for the hood i fired 8 hit with 5.
2 on her starboard side 3 on her port.
she settled and went under after a while.

sharkbit · 08-19-09, 09:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pohl

I've done quite a few 1 shot 1 kill on Ligh Cruisers, Southampton Class & BB's, but you need to use manual targetting for that, usually with automatic target you aim for the middle of the ship.

You can aim anywhere at a ship using automatic targeting as well. Just don't lock your scope. The targeting arrow appears when the vertical crosshair of your scope/UZO is over any portion of the ship and you can aim to hit that part of the ship.

Cambaz · 08-19-09, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pohl

Aim for the ammunition depot that usually means 1 shot 1 kill :P
I think ammunition depot is between the 2 front main guns

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimbuna

A magnetic below B turret.

I think you should use these two nice shooting tactics...

like silent Otto said '' One torpedo One ship ! ''

08-18-09, 11:31 AM	#1
John O Gunner Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Georgia, USA Posts: 99 Downloads: 12 Uploads: 0	Dilemma Frustrating. Sighted both the Hood and Nelson sailing unescorted at 12 knots in AN15 on 15 Oct 39. Great position but stormy conditions and poor visibility, Problem is I only have 3 ells left. Two type 1s and one type 2. Hit the Hood with the type 2 and the Nelson with the two type 1s. Disabled both but unfortunately they won't sink. Trying to follow both but games shows them drifting at 12 knots. Trying to be patient but think I'll have to use a save game and go back and sink one with the 3 ells. Just passing it along because as long as I've been playing this darn game, I've never seen a battle ship unescorted in open sea. It pays to hang around west of Scappa. __________________ John O There is No Finish Line, Keep Running!

08-18-09, 12:22 PM	#2
sharkbit The Old Man Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 1,529 Downloads: 334 Uploads: 0	Got greedy, didn't you? There are no second chances in war. __________________ “Prejudice is blind. There will always be someone who says you aren’t welcome at the table. Stop apologizing for who you are and using all your energy trying to change their minds. Yes, you will lose friends, maybe even family. But you will gain your self-respect. You will know your worth. Once you have that, nothing can stop you.”

08-18-09, 12:29 PM	#3
Pohl Sparky Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 157 Downloads: 31 Uploads: 0	Aim for the ammunition depot that usually means 1 shot 1 kill :P I think ammunition depot is between the 2 front main guns __________________ Current Careers: U-177 Type IXD2, 10th Flotilla March 13, 1943 U-3502 Type XXI, 7th/13th Flotilla April 14, 1942 100% realism, GWX 3.0, SH3 Commander 3.2

08-18-09, 08:48 PM	#9
Pohl Sparky Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 157 Downloads: 31 Uploads: 0	I've done quite a few 1 shot 1 kill on Ligh Cruisers, Southampton Class & BB's, but you need to use manual targetting for that, usually with automatic target you aim for the middle of the ship. __________________ Current Careers: U-177 Type IXD2, 10th Flotilla March 13, 1943 U-3502 Type XXI, 7th/13th Flotilla April 14, 1942 100% realism, GWX 3.0, SH3 Commander 3.2

08-18-09, 02:28 PM	#5
JMV Sonar Guy Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Galway-IRELAND Posts: 397 Downloads: 179 Uploads: 0	Last time I attempted to sink the Nelson, it was in Gibraltar, and it took me 5 or 6 eels spread along her hull...! Mind you she did'nt sink, probably due to the small depths around there... I had to leave,frustrated... But was definitely not happy with that, so came back the next day, sent 1 more eel and finally, VICTORY, she was sank at last. As for you, in the deep sea it might work with 3. Good luck !

08-18-09, 04:29 PM	#8
JMV Sonar Guy Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Galway-IRELAND Posts: 397 Downloads: 179 Uploads: 0	1 eel for the Hood ? Christ ! You're either lucky or very talented...

08-19-09, 06:59 AM	#10
JMV Sonar Guy Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Galway-IRELAND Posts: 397 Downloads: 179 Uploads: 0	Pohl : Well, I might be wrong but, in my book ( i.e. Recognition Manual ) Hood = 48.360 tons Light Cruisers = ~ 11.000 Heavy Cruisers = ~ 13.000 Southampton = 10.725 So AFAICS 1 eel only to sink the Hood appears unlikely to me. The others, ok if you hit at the right location.

08-19-09, 07:01 AM	#11
JMV Sonar Guy Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Galway-IRELAND Posts: 397 Downloads: 179 Uploads: 0	H.S.M. Nelson is 36.000 T

08-19-09, 09:15 AM	#12
Melonfish XO Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Warrington, UK Posts: 417 Downloads: 106 Uploads: 0	for the hood i fired 8 hit with 5. 2 on her starboard side 3 on her port. she settled and went under after a while.