A question about warships.

mapuc · 02-22-14, 09:13 AM

I have a question I need an answer to.

I'm playing a new game I have purchased and in this game I'm controlling some American warship, among these a CLL.

I turn the ships so every turret is free toward the target, but when I give the order to attack a target, the ships turn, so the front is toward the target.

Is that a normal procedure's when engaging the enemy?

I thought that they would turn so as many guns was aiming at the target.

Markus

ETR3(SS) · 02-22-14, 09:32 AM

It was my understanding of surface gun engagements that you would want to "cross the T" That is presenting a broadside aspect to maximize the amount of firepower available, while minimizing the enemies ability to engage.

Here's the wiki on it. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crossing_the_T

Sailor Steve · 02-22-14, 12:18 PM

Yes, you want to keep your full broadside to the enemy. If your ships are turning toward him, effectively letting him cross your 'T', the the game is doing something wrong for you.

Jimbuna · 02-22-14, 12:51 PM

Always keep broadside on to bring maximum guns/firepower to bear on the target.

mapuc · 02-22-14, 01:17 PM

Thank you for your reply. I was thinking right then.

Going to send an bug-file to the developer of this game.

Markus

02-22-14, 09:13 AM	#1
mapuc CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Denmark Posts: 20,537 Downloads: 37 Uploads: 0	A question about warships. I have a question I need an answer to. I'm playing a new game I have purchased and in this game I'm controlling some American warship, among these a CLL. I turn the ships so every turret is free toward the target, but when I give the order to attack a target, the ships turn, so the front is toward the target. Is that a normal procedure's when engaging the enemy? I thought that they would turn so as many guns was aiming at the target. Markus

02-22-14, 09:32 AM	#2
ETR3(SS) Ocean Warrior Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Between test depth and periscope depth Posts: 3,021 Downloads: 175 Uploads: 16	It was my understanding of surface gun engagements that you would want to "cross the T" That is presenting a broadside aspect to maximize the amount of firepower available, while minimizing the enemies ability to engage. Here's the wiki on it. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crossing_the_T __________________ USS Kentucky SSBN 737 (G) Comms Div 2003-2006 Qualified 19 November 03 Yes I was really on a submarine.

02-22-14, 12:18 PM	#3
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	Yes, you want to keep your full broadside to the enemy. If your ships are turning toward him, effectively letting him cross your 'T', the the game is doing something wrong for you. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

02-22-14, 12:51 PM	#4
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,539 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Always keep broadside on to bring maximum guns/firepower to bear on the target. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

02-22-14, 01:17 PM	#5
mapuc CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Denmark Posts: 20,537 Downloads: 37 Uploads: 0	Thank you for your reply. I was thinking right then. Going to send an bug-file to the developer of this game. Markus