Sub lookout questions

Checkmate King 2 · 12-06-07, 12:25 PM

In the past, I know if I am running increased time compression, my lookouts have failed to spot PT boats. The only way I know that I ran into one is after they have opened up on me and I am already taking on damage!!!

The other day I "saw" my 1st non-German submarine while trying to hide after being detected by convoy escorts ( I was using the next unit key). The British sub was running under the water at periscope depth.

Seeing the sub got me thinking!!!

Does anyone know if my subs lookouts can spot an enemy submarine?

Can my lookouts spot a torpedo wake if an enemy sub fires at me?

Thanks

Jonathan · 12-06-07, 12:28 PM

I would reckon that your lookouts have just as much chance to spot an enemy sub as the enemy does in spotting yours...and from my encounters, the enemies are not THAT great at spotting submerged subs.

Checkmate King 2 · 12-06-07, 12:33 PM

Are all enemy subs always under water?

Keelbuster · 12-06-07, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Checkmate King 2

The other day I "saw" my 1st non-German submarine while trying to hide after being detected by convoy escorts ( I was using the next unit key). The British sub was running under the water at periscope depth.

Can my lookouts spot a torpedo wake if an enemy sub fires at me?

I think enemy subs only ride on the surface, but I'm not sure. Maybe you saw another german sub? Anyway, sadly, terribly and much to our chagrin, other subs can't fire torpedoes

Checkmate King 2 · 12-06-07, 12:40 PM

......I think enemy subs only ride on the surface, but I'm not sure. Maybe you saw another german sub? Anyway, sadly, terribly and much to our chagrin, other subs can't fire torpedoes

If that's the case, then I guess the other sub was a German sub!!!!

I guess I'll just keep on looking!!!!!

Any reason why I have the PT Boat problem?

Jonathan · 12-06-07, 12:52 PM

Do you have your default orders set as something else? And when you run into the ship, what is your TC at? Also, what is the status of your watch crew?

Checkmate King 2 · 12-06-07, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Jonathan

Do you have your default orders set as something else? And when you run into the ship, what is your TC at? Also, what is the status of your watch crew?

I don't have anything set for default orders. Every time a ship is spotted the game stops and goes to a screen that asks if I want to engage, dive, or do nothing.

The PT boats are the only water craft so far that my lookouts fail to spot.

What's TC?

sasquatch · 12-06-07, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Checkmate King 2

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jonathan

Do you have your default orders set as something else? And when you run into the ship, what is your TC at? Also, what is the status of your watch crew?

I don't have anything set for default orders. Every time a ship is spotted the game stops and goes to a screen that asks if I want to engage, dive, or do nothing.

The PT boats are the only water craft so far that my lookouts fail to spot.

What's TC?

TC = Time Compression. Values between 1 - 1024.

12-06-07, 12:25 PM	#1
Checkmate King 2 Helmsman Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 109 Downloads: 184 Uploads: 0	Sub lookout questions In the past, I know if I am running increased time compression, my lookouts have failed to spot PT boats. The only way I know that I ran into one is after they have opened up on me and I am already taking on damage!!! The other day I "saw" my 1st non-German submarine while trying to hide after being detected by convoy escorts ( I was using the next unit key). The British sub was running under the water at periscope depth. Seeing the sub got me thinking!!! Does anyone know if my subs lookouts can spot an enemy submarine? Can my lookouts spot a torpedo wake if an enemy sub fires at me? Thanks

12-06-07, 12:28 PM	#2
Jonathan 中国水兵 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 285 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	I would reckon that your lookouts have just as much chance to spot an enemy sub as the enemy does in spotting yours...and from my encounters, the enemies are not THAT great at spotting submerged subs. __________________ SHIII Game Manual, In-Game Map, and Quick Reference Chart Can Be Downloaded From This Link: http://hosted.filefront.com/jnazari

12-06-07, 12:52 PM	#6
Jonathan 中国水兵 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 285 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Do you have your default orders set as something else? And when you run into the ship, what is your TC at? Also, what is the status of your watch crew? __________________ SHIII Game Manual, In-Game Map, and Quick Reference Chart Can Be Downloaded From This Link: http://hosted.filefront.com/jnazari

12-06-07, 12:33 PM	#3
Checkmate King 2 Helmsman Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 109 Downloads: 184 Uploads: 0	Are all enemy subs always under water?

12-06-07, 12:40 PM	#5
Checkmate King 2 Helmsman Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 109 Downloads: 184 Uploads: 0	......I think enemy subs only ride on the surface, but I'm not sure. Maybe you saw another german sub? Anyway, sadly, terribly and much to our chagrin, other subs can't fire torpedoes If that's the case, then I guess the other sub was a German sub!!!! I guess I'll just keep on looking!!!!! Any reason why I have the PT Boat problem?