Lose Destroyers

StewPit · 03-23-12, 01:36 PM

Hi,

I am currently on my way back to Bremerhaven and I while passing the Strait of Dover (by night), one destroyer unfortunately recognized me. He seemed to have called back up because by now there are 7 destroyers on my butt and my battery is running low. I am slow and quiet at 30meters. There is not much water under my keel and I don't have any torpedos left. I tried to escape by all means with small curves and decoys. I failed 5 times now. I spent so many real time hours on this. I need help. What can I do to get rid of these guys?

03-24-12, 01:37 PM

first off please watch the language i edited out for you

as for losing the destroyers, well thats a big part about the game we love, its all about survival and not just sinking ships.

try a save and reload the game, sometimes that resets their "lock" on your position. beyond that just read up on the tips and technics thread for methods of evasion.

good luck and good hunting

Dignan · 03-24-12, 01:48 PM

30 meters deep?

I assume that's because the water is only about 40 meters deep where you are. I hate to say it, but with 7 destroyers and shallow water, it may be the end.

Is the weather bad? (i.e. fog and low visibility)? If so, you could surface and try to make a run for it.

Hinrich Schwab · 03-24-12, 03:01 PM

The Straits of Dover are a deathtrap. Period. You are finding out why right now. If you have 7 destroyers on you and your battery is low, the ugly truth is that they have you and your current career will soon become part of the 75% Club. I may not be very nice in saying it that way, but there is no need to sugar coat it. Your boat is already dead.

If you have a save before you got busted...

...reload and dive as deep as possible without running aground and make your way at silent speed manually adjusted to 1 knot. Do not be afraid to stop to let task forces go by and resume your course when they go away. Take NO risks and surface only after you have made it through. Do not get too close to Calais as there is usually some "fun" waiting for U-boats there, too. The only way through is straight up the middle.

ADMIRALTIA · 03-24-12, 08:13 PM

If all else fails try this.

Stop all engines and slowly head for the bottom yes head for the bottom of the strait dive until your keel touches it . I know it sound crazy but I escaped quite a few escorts by doing that.

StewPit · 03-25-12, 07:21 AM

phew, I tried some of the things I read here but I still couldn't make it. I have some savegames from far before that. I guess I'll have to load. I just can't make it.

03-23-12, 01:36 PM	#1
StewPit Nub Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 2 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	Lose Destroyers Hi, I am currently on my way back to Bremerhaven and I while passing the Strait of Dover (by night), one destroyer unfortunately recognized me. He seemed to have called back up because by now there are 7 destroyers on my butt and my battery is running low. I am slow and quiet at 30meters. There is not much water under my keel and I don't have any torpedos left. I tried to escape by all means with small curves and decoys. I failed 5 times now. I spent so many real time hours on this. I need help. What can I do to get rid of these guys? Last edited by Webster; 03-24-12 at 01:33 PM.

03-24-12, 01:48 PM	#3
Dignan Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 698 Downloads: 262 Uploads: 0	30 meters deep? I assume that's because the water is only about 40 meters deep where you are. I hate to say it, but with 7 destroyers and shallow water, it may be the end. Is the weather bad? (i.e. fog and low visibility)? If so, you could surface and try to make a run for it. __________________

03-24-12, 01:37 PM	#2
Webster Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	first off please watch the language i edited out for you as for losing the destroyers, well thats a big part about the game we love, its all about survival and not just sinking ships. try a save and reload the game, sometimes that resets their "lock" on your position. beyond that just read up on the tips and technics thread for methods of evasion. good luck and good hunting

03-24-12, 03:01 PM	#4
Hinrich Schwab Grey Wolf Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 908 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 0	The Straits of Dover are a deathtrap. Period. You are finding out why right now. If you have 7 destroyers on you and your battery is low, the ugly truth is that they have you and your current career will soon become part of the 75% Club. I may not be very nice in saying it that way, but there is no need to sugar coat it. Your boat is already dead. If you have a save before you got busted... ...reload and dive as deep as possible without running aground and make your way at silent speed manually adjusted to 1 knot. Do not be afraid to stop to let task forces go by and resume your course when they go away. Take NO risks and surface only after you have made it through. Do not get too close to Calais as there is usually some "fun" waiting for U-boats there, too. The only way through is straight up the middle.

03-24-12, 08:13 PM	#5
ADMIRALTIA Machinist's Mate Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental, Philippines Posts: 129 Downloads: 68 Uploads: 3	If all else fails try this. Stop all engines and slowly head for the bottom yes head for the bottom of the strait dive until your keel touches it . I know it sound crazy but I escaped quite a few escorts by doing that.

03-25-12, 07:21 AM	#6
StewPit Nub Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 2 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	phew, I tried some of the things I read here but I still couldn't make it. I have some savegames from far before that. I guess I'll have to load. I just can't make it.