How to do a spread attack?

DavyJonesFootlocker · 04-08-08, 03:18 PM

Never did try this. I had a smart medium merchant giving me hell zig-zagging all the way at 5 knts . I was behind him and sent two torps and all missed. Thinking of next time to do a spread attack so if he moves to port and then to starboard I can at least hit him with one.

Quillan · 04-08-08, 03:24 PM

In that circumstance, I wouldn't waste torpedoes. My preferred method for attacking those guys is to ignore the zig zag. They're just going back and forth a couple of hundred yards to either side, but maintaining the same overall course and going slower because of it. I try to plot out the points where the target reaches the edge and turns back the other direction. I draw lines down each side's point, and then I treat his actual course as a line down the center of the two I just drew. I figure out his effective speed based on how long it takes to go from point to point on the same side of his course, and fire based on that. It works. I don't have anything here at work to post graphics with, though, so I can't give you diagrams.

DavyJonesFootlocker · 04-08-08, 03:26 PM

Thanks. I'll try that method later.

Buffalo9 · 04-08-08, 06:36 PM

If I have the time I plot their base course then watch and plot their zig pattern.
If it's scripted in the game there should be a set pattern to their maneuvering. One you have their time on course it's then just a matter of you getting into position within the time and ranging constaints.
The easiest and safest way is to use radar to plot their base course and zigzag course, it's a good standoff method and allows you more time to plot any deviations.

Capt. Shark Bait · 04-08-08, 07:50 PM

been wondering about this too. target moving from left to right, is the dial set to what's on the upper half, or lower? the reverse would be true for R to L.

Ducimus · 04-08-08, 07:53 PM

The key problem with firing a fan shot at a zig zaggin target that knows your there, is getting a firing solution along his base or mean course. (edit: assuming your going for an up the skirt, or down the throat shot) If your a PK addict like i am, this becomes rather difficult at times.

04-08-08, 03:18 PM	#1
DavyJonesFootlocker The Old Man Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Stink Drunk in Trinidad Posts: 1,572 Downloads: 138 Uploads: 0	How to do a spread attack? Never did try this. I had a smart medium merchant giving me hell zig-zagging all the way at 5 knts . I was behind him and sent two torps and all missed. Thinking of next time to do a spread attack so if he moves to port and then to starboard I can at least hit him with one. __________________ "Silence means death. Stand on your feet. Inner fear your worst enemy."- Sepultura. My Silent Hunter 5 mantra is this......"Torpedo missed, sir!" A P-400 is a P-40 with a Zero after it. A proud member of the Wikipedia Haters Club

04-08-08, 03:24 PM	#2
Quillan Samurai Navy Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 579 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	In that circumstance, I wouldn't waste torpedoes. My preferred method for attacking those guys is to ignore the zig zag. They're just going back and forth a couple of hundred yards to either side, but maintaining the same overall course and going slower because of it. I try to plot out the points where the target reaches the edge and turns back the other direction. I draw lines down each side's point, and then I treat his actual course as a line down the center of the two I just drew. I figure out his effective speed based on how long it takes to go from point to point on the same side of his course, and fire based on that. It works. I don't have anything here at work to post graphics with, though, so I can't give you diagrams. __________________ We, the unwilling, led by the unknowing, are doing the impossible for the ungrateful. We have done so much, for so long, with so little, that we are now qualified to do anything with nothing.

04-08-08, 03:26 PM	#3
DavyJonesFootlocker The Old Man Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Stink Drunk in Trinidad Posts: 1,572 Downloads: 138 Uploads: 0	Thanks. I'll try that method later. __________________ "Silence means death. Stand on your feet. Inner fear your worst enemy."- Sepultura. My Silent Hunter 5 mantra is this......"Torpedo missed, sir!" A P-400 is a P-40 with a Zero after it. A proud member of the Wikipedia Haters Club

04-08-08, 07:50 PM	#5
Capt. Shark Bait Ace of the Deep Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: in a convergance zone Posts: 1,186 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	been wondering about this too. target moving from left to right, is the dial set to what's on the upper half, or lower? the reverse would be true for R to L. __________________ Leiser und tödlicher edler Ritter der Tiefe Corsair Vengeance M70; ASUS Crosshair V Formula-Z; FX 8350; Asus 7870; Samsung SyncMaster 2243SWX; coolmax CUG950B 950w psu; 8GB Kingston HyperX DDR3; Corsair M4 SSD 128GB, WD 1TB; x18 DVR212D; 7SP1

04-08-08, 06:36 PM	#4
Buffalo9 Seaman Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 31 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	If I have the time I plot their base course then watch and plot their zig pattern. If it's scripted in the game there should be a set pattern to their maneuvering. One you have their time on course it's then just a matter of you getting into position within the time and ranging constaints. The easiest and safest way is to use radar to plot their base course and zigzag course, it's a good standoff method and allows you more time to plot any deviations.

04-08-08, 07:53 PM	#6
Ducimus Rear Admiral Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 12,987 Downloads: 67 Uploads: 2	The key problem with firing a fan shot at a zig zaggin target that knows your there, is getting a firing solution along his base or mean course. (edit: assuming your going for an up the skirt, or down the throat shot) If your a PK addict like i am, this becomes rather difficult at times.