Needed advice from fellow Kaleuns...

meduza · 08-04-08, 06:25 AM

It's August 1940, I'm in the grid BE33 on a VIIB, following a large convoy for almost two days. After four attacks, the only big ship left is the Amunition ship (in fact I hit her in my first attack, but it was a dud

).

The trouble is that I have only two aft torpedoes left.

What would you do? Attack and hope that one hit will be enough to sink her or a least cripple her enough to fall behind the convoy? Or would you head for home hoping to find a less dangerous food for your eels?

BTW, what would be the beat way to sink the ammunition ship with one torpedo? Go for a classical bow hit, or...? The ammunition ship sounds highly explosive to me.

The convoy is escorted with four destroyers, Hunt I and V&W class, I think. I was able to escape undamaged each time, getting briefly depth charged only once.

Another question. Approaching the convoy for my next attack, I noticed that one ship is still zigzaging at full speed, while the rest of the convoy traveled in straight course, at 8 kt. Is this a normal behaviour, or a glitch? I'm playing GWX 2.1 and I never saw it before. It looks as though she is unable to find her place in the convoy.

Chisum · 08-04-08, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by meduza

It's August 1940, I'm in the grid BE33 on a VIIB, following a large convoy for almost two days. After four attacks, the only big ship left is the Amunition ship (in fact I hit her in my first attack, but it was a dud

).

The trouble is that I have only two aft torpedoes left.

What would you do? Attack and hope that one hit will be enough to sink her or a least cripple her enough to fall behind the convoy? Or would you head for home hoping to find a less dangerous food for your eels?

Go home and hope find a single ship.

Cezbor · 08-04-08, 06:48 AM

Another question. Approaching the convoy for my next attack, I noticed that one ship is still zigzaging at full speed, while the rest of the convoy traveled in straight course, at 8 kt. Is this a normal behaviour, or a glitch? I'm playing GWX 2.1 and I never saw it before. It looks as though she is unable to find her place in the convoy.

You've just answered all by yourself. I've seen that many times, especially in combined Light Cruisers groups.

The trouble is that I have only two aft torpedoes left.

My advice, save your torps for a safe trip home. You may need it. Remember tomorrow will come another day. Today you have to do everything to survive until it comes.

Uncle Goose · 08-04-08, 06:59 AM

I would try to fire at least one torpedo at her and hope it hits. With a little luck it explodes completely.

meduza · 08-04-08, 07:43 AM

Thanks for the advices. I decided to let her go. One eel might not be enough to sink her, which would make second attack necessary, and executing two convoy attacks for sinking one ship is not worth the effort.

Besides I'm not far from the Tanker alley, and maybe I'll find a juicier target(s) there.

Chisum · 08-04-08, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by meduza

Besides I'm not far from the Tanker alley, and maybe I'll find a juicier target(s) there.

Where is Tanker Alley ??

08-04-08, 06:25 AM	#1
meduza Ace of the Deep Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: on patrol Posts: 1,035 Downloads: 40 Uploads: 0	Needed advice from fellow Kaleuns... It's August 1940, I'm in the grid BE33 on a VIIB, following a large convoy for almost two days. After four attacks, the only big ship left is the Amunition ship (in fact I hit her in my first attack, but it was a dud ). The trouble is that I have only two aft torpedoes left. What would you do? Attack and hope that one hit will be enough to sink her or a least cripple her enough to fall behind the convoy? Or would you head for home hoping to find a less dangerous food for your eels? BTW, what would be the beat way to sink the ammunition ship with one torpedo? Go for a classical bow hit, or...? The ammunition ship sounds highly explosive to me. The convoy is escorted with four destroyers, Hunt I and V&W class, I think. I was able to escape undamaged each time, getting briefly depth charged only once. Another question. Approaching the convoy for my next attack, I noticed that one ship is still zigzaging at full speed, while the rest of the convoy traveled in straight course, at 8 kt. Is this a normal behaviour, or a glitch? I'm playing GWX 2.1 and I never saw it before. It looks as though she is unable to find her place in the convoy.

08-04-08, 06:48 AM	#3
Cezbor 中国水兵 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bia³ystok, Polska Posts: 272 Downloads: 16 Uploads: 0	Another question. Approaching the convoy for my next attack, I noticed that one ship is still zigzaging at full speed, while the rest of the convoy traveled in straight course, at 8 kt. Is this a normal behaviour, or a glitch? I'm playing GWX 2.1 and I never saw it before. It looks as though she is unable to find her place in the convoy. You've just answered all by yourself. I've seen that many times, especially in combined Light Cruisers groups. The trouble is that I have only two aft torpedoes left. My advice, save your torps for a safe trip home. You may need it. Remember tomorrow will come another day. Today you have to do everything to survive until it comes. __________________ "U-106" No one will be forgotten...

08-04-08, 06:59 AM	#4
Uncle Goose Torpedoman Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Belgium Posts: 113 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	I would try to fire at least one torpedo at her and hope it hits. With a little luck it explodes completely.

08-04-08, 07:43 AM	#5
meduza Ace of the Deep Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: on patrol Posts: 1,035 Downloads: 40 Uploads: 0	Thanks for the advices. I decided to let her go. One eel might not be enough to sink her, which would make second attack necessary, and executing two convoy attacks for sinking one ship is not worth the effort. Besides I'm not far from the Tanker alley, and maybe I'll find a juicier target(s) there.