How effective is "Bold" modelled?

RConch · 12-13-09, 07:53 AM

In the ancient CAoD "Bold" was a very effective tool in evading escorts initially.
Is it modelled well in this game?

Redbear · 12-13-09, 12:54 PM

That's a good question. I can tell you that in my experience, it isn't very effective, but that may be because I really haven't figured out how to use it correctly.

Draka · 12-13-09, 01:38 PM

It appears to be very effective once you figure out the tactics. The usual routine is to go flank and do a course change when the depth charges are going off - well as soon as the attack appears to be over, as I go to Silent Running I'll pop one, then make a further SLIGHT course change - large rudder angles put out noise that they will close in on. So far it works very well unless I am so boxed in by multiple warships that damn near nothing works.

Weiss Pinguin · 12-13-09, 02:21 PM

Constant depth changes are also good for avoiding ashcans.

Kpt. Lehmann · 12-13-09, 07:43 PM

Relatively speaking, BOLD works very well in-game.

flakmonkey · 12-14-09, 06:39 AM

Saved my virtual ass on many occasions, you just have to know how best to use it.
My usual tactic is to deploy bold and then get as far away from it as posible at flank speed before the destroyer turns for another run and i have to go silent.

12-13-09, 07:53 AM	#1
RConch Captain Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: No. Virginia Posts: 619 Downloads: 518 Uploads: 0	How effective is "Bold" modelled? In the ancient CAoD "Bold" was a very effective tool in evading escorts initially. Is it modelled well in this game? __________________ "Noch und Noch" Prowling the Nord Atlantik with GWX 3.0.

12-13-09, 02:21 PM	#4
Weiss Pinguin Ocean Warrior Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Auburn, Alabama Posts: 3,333 Downloads: 101 Uploads: 0	Constant depth changes are also good for avoiding ashcans. __________________

12-13-09, 07:43 PM	#5
Kpt. Lehmann GWX Project Director Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: The Republic of Texas Posts: 6,993 Downloads: 124 Uploads: 0	Relatively speaking, BOLD works very well in-game. __________________ www.thegreywolves.com All you need is good men. - Heinrich Lehmann-Willenbrock

12-14-09, 06:39 AM	#6
flakmonkey Grey Wolf Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Staffordshire, Uk Posts: 944 Downloads: 78 Uploads: 0	Saved my virtual ass on many occasions, you just have to know how best to use it. My usual tactic is to deploy bold and then get as far away from it as posible at flank speed before the destroyer turns for another run and i have to go silent. __________________

12-13-09, 12:54 PM	#2
Redbear Engineer Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Pennsylvania, USA Posts: 208 Downloads: 33 Uploads: 0	That's a good question. I can tell you that in my experience, it isn't very effective, but that may be because I really haven't figured out how to use it correctly.

12-13-09, 01:38 PM	#3
Draka Lieutenant Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 256 Downloads: 322 Uploads: 0	It appears to be very effective once you figure out the tactics. The usual routine is to go flank and do a course change when the depth charges are going off - well as soon as the attack appears to be over, as I go to Silent Running I'll pop one, then make a further SLIGHT course change - large rudder angles put out noise that they will close in on. So far it works very well unless I am so boxed in by multiple warships that damn near nothing works.