Enemy ship view distance?

Delta Wolf · 08-22-13, 03:33 AM

Hi Guys,

Bit of a newbie question here but is there a rule of thumb to the distance at which you can be spotted by a enemy ship whilst you are on the surface in SH3?.

In SH5 the ships would have like a ring around them on the nav map to show you there spotting distance.

Just want to know if there is a general distance so I know when to dive or if i can stay surfaced for a bit longer

Thanks guys

RConch · 08-22-13, 07:47 AM

Depends on weather, time of day, and sea state, also whether there is radar on the escorts.
There is no constant distance, but generally if you can see them, you may be seen yourself.
To minimize this possibility, try to attack at night on the surface and at a depth of 7 meters(decks awash).

This is the way I approach it.

Delta Wolf · 08-22-13, 08:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rconch

Depends on weather, time of day, and sea state, also whether there is radar on the escorts.
There is no constant distance, but generally if you can see them, you may be seen yourself.
To minimize this possibility, try to attack at night on the surface and at a depth of 7 meters(decks awash).

This is the way I approach it.

Hey Rconch,

Thanks for the reply, i thought that if i can see them then they could see me. I just wasn't sure if the AI was that smart...... I do now

Brag · 08-22-13, 08:39 AM

The AI is a bit too clever at times

BassII · 08-22-13, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Brag

The AI is a bit too clever at times

Oooh yes they are

08-22-13, 03:33 AM	#1
Delta Wolf Engineer Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 209 Downloads: 155 Uploads: 0	Enemy ship view distance? Hi Guys, Bit of a newbie question here but is there a rule of thumb to the distance at which you can be spotted by a enemy ship whilst you are on the surface in SH3?. In SH5 the ships would have like a ring around them on the nav map to show you there spotting distance. Just want to know if there is a general distance so I know when to dive or if i can stay surfaced for a bit longer Thanks guys

08-22-13, 07:47 AM	#2
RConch Captain Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: No. Virginia Posts: 619 Downloads: 518 Uploads: 0	Depends on weather, time of day, and sea state, also whether there is radar on the escorts. There is no constant distance, but generally if you can see them, you may be seen yourself. To minimize this possibility, try to attack at night on the surface and at a depth of 7 meters(decks awash). This is the way I approach it. __________________ "Noch und Noch" Prowling the Nord Atlantik with GWX 3.0.

08-22-13, 08:39 AM	#4
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