So the tell me not to engage Destoryer on surface?

andwii · 11-24-11, 11:32 PM

Well today in a game of multiplayer I did it anyway! funny thing was I came out with only 98 % hull entergty, had a friend record it.

http://www.xfire.com/video/50a2bb/#

Basicly what happened was the recording happened half way through the duel. We were both heading at eachother fast, I was underwater. I emergency surfaced and started using the flak on his front, nocking out 2 of the deck guns. Then my friend started to record, and the rest is history. I shot out the other deck gun and the other flaks, then hit the Depth charges while ramming it.

desirableroasted · 11-24-11, 11:42 PM

There is a saying "The exception proves the rule." You are that exception.

Maky · 11-24-11, 11:49 PM

Every time I attempt anything like that on full realism in GWX campaign I get messed up badly. I have never sunk a destroyer from surface attack like that. I gave up trying long while back

Pisces · 11-25-11, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by andwii

Well today in a game of multiplayer I did it anyway! funny thing was I came out with only 98 % hull entergty, had a friend record it.

http://www.xfire.com/video/50a2bb/#

Basicly what happened was the recording happened half way through the duel. We were both heading at eachother fast, I was underwater. I emergency surfaced and started using the flak on his front, nocking out 2 of the deck guns. Then my friend started to record, and the rest is history. I shot out the other deck gun and the other flaks, then hit the Depth charges while ramming it.

Well, good for you. But I doubt it they could get away with it like that in real life.

Sailor Steve · 11-25-11, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Pisces

Well, good for you. But I doubt it they could get away with it like that in real life.

In fact the only recorded happening like that turned out badly for the Germans. The u-boat surfaced behind a corvette, and the corvette's 40mm AA gun killed the entire deck crew before they could even get to their guns.

VONHARRIS · 11-25-11, 11:25 AM

In any case , engaging escorts on the surface is to be avoided. If you MUST engage one doit submerged , fire your fish and dive as deep as possible.

11-25-11, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

In fact the only recorded happening like that turned out badly for the Germans. The u-boat surfaced behind a corvette, and the corvette's 40mm AA gun killed the entire deck crew before they could even get to their guns.

Peter Cremer in U-333 describes a running gun battle with the corvette HMS Crocus where he actually inflicted some damage on the escort. In return, he was critically wounded and a number of his sailors, including his 1WO were killed. U-333 sustained substantial damage but was able to eventually crawl home with help of a U-Tanker a couple of days after the action.

The game facilitates success and it is obviously a popular thing to do for some SH3 players but the reality was very different.

Sailor Steve · 11-25-11, 12:39 PM

Obviously my "only" was a bit premature.

But, as you illustrate so well, the end result is usually the same.

Kafka BC · 11-25-11, 01:21 PM

And then there is the duel between U-210 and HMCS Assiniboine that I posted a while back.

soopaman2 · 11-25-11, 04:37 PM

I am sorry, I cringed when your boat made contact and got pushed under with nearly zero damage.

Link to your sextuple hulled, ironclad, invincible sub mod? Also if possible a link to stupid AI gunner mod if possible?

I thought the Narwahl mod for sh4 was OP. Sheesh man, is that vanilla?

Fish In The Water · 11-25-11, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Pisces

Well, good for you. But I doubt it they could get away with it like that in real life.

Agreed...

Fun to try in a game, but pretty much out of the question if you've got a real life crew you're responsible for.

andwii · 11-25-11, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by soopaman2

I am sorry, I cringed when your boat made contact and got pushed under with nearly zero damage.

Link to your sextuple hulled, ironclad, invincible sub mod? Also if possible a link to stupid AI gunner mod if possible?

I thought the Narwahl mod for sh4 was OP. Sheesh man, is that vanilla?

Ya its vinillia, My friend don't wanna use GWX so I just have a GWX version for my career. This was basicly a "lets see what happens" moment, and somehow I didnt even come close to dying. I call hax. lol

11-24-11, 11:32 PM	#1
andwii Frogman Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Bridge of U-123 Posts: 300 Downloads: 76 Uploads: 0	So the tell me not to engage Destoryer on surface? Well today in a game of multiplayer I did it anyway! funny thing was I came out with only 98 % hull entergty, had a friend record it. http://www.xfire.com/video/50a2bb/# Basicly what happened was the recording happened half way through the duel. We were both heading at eachother fast, I was underwater. I emergency surfaced and started using the flak on his front, nocking out 2 of the deck guns. Then my friend started to record, and the rest is history. I shot out the other deck gun and the other flaks, then hit the Depth charges while ramming it.

11-24-11, 11:42 PM	#2
desirableroasted Grey Wolf Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: In the mountains, now. On the edge of the sea before. Posts: 933 Downloads: 47 Uploads: 0	There is a saying "The exception proves the rule." You are that exception. __________________ "Well, now, that's true... the IXC is a bit of a chick magnet..but you really can't beat the VIIB for off-road fun."

11-25-11, 12:39 PM	#8
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	Obviously my "only" was a bit premature. But, as you illustrate so well, the end result is usually the same. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

11-25-11, 01:21 PM	#9
Kafka BC Planesman Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia Posts: 197 Downloads: 163 Uploads: 0	And then there is the duel between U-210 and HMCS Assiniboine that I posted a while back. __________________ Ah, for just one time I would take the Northwest Passage To find the hand of Franklin reaching for the Beaufort Sea Tracing one warm line through a land so wide and savage And make a Northwest Passage to the sea. - Stan Rogers (1949-1983)

11-25-11, 04:37 PM	#10
soopaman2 Der Alte Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: New Jersey, USA Posts: 3,316 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 0	I am sorry, I cringed when your boat made contact and got pushed under with nearly zero damage. Link to your sextuple hulled, ironclad, invincible sub mod? Also if possible a link to stupid AI gunner mod if possible? I thought the Narwahl mod for sh4 was OP. Sheesh man, is that vanilla? __________________ If Hitler invaded Hell I would make at least a favourable reference to the devil in the House of Commons. -Winston Churchill- The most fascinating man in the world.

11-24-11, 11:49 PM	#3
Maky Loader Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Nottinghamshire, England Posts: 89 Downloads: 24 Uploads: 0	Every time I attempt anything like that on full realism in GWX campaign I get messed up badly. I have never sunk a destroyer from surface attack like that. I gave up trying long while back

11-25-11, 11:25 AM	#6
VONHARRIS Konteradmiral Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Greece Posts: 1,992 Downloads: 300 Uploads: 0	In any case , engaging escorts on the surface is to be avoided. If you MUST engage one doit submerged , fire your fish and dive as deep as possible.