GWX - How to tune down destroyers?

tmdgm · 01-11-07, 11:19 PM

Is there a way to tune down destroyers with GWX? When a destroyer spots me from 8000 meters, tracks me and sinks me at silent running, IN 1939!!!! :rotfl:, doesn't sound much like the history books. 1943 and later, probably.

Anyhoo, just wondering.

Iron Budokan · 01-11-07, 11:20 PM

Nope, you just have to learn to take it up the *** without soap like the rest of us.:rotfl:

fredbass · 01-11-07, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by tmdgm

Is there a way to tune down destroyers with GWX? When a destroyer spots me from 8000 meters, tracks me and sinks me at silent running, IN 1939!!!! :rotfl:, doesn't sound much like the history books. 1943 and later, probably.

Anyhoo, just wondering.

Just make sure you're running at 2k speed when running silent. The Dec23rd fix has changed that automatically for you, if you haven't enabled it already.

Kpt. Lehmann · 01-12-07, 12:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tmdgm

Is there a way to tune down destroyers with GWX? When a destroyer spots me from 8000 meters, tracks me and sinks me at silent running, IN 1939!!!! :rotfl:, doesn't sound much like the history books. 1943 and later, probably.

Anyhoo, just wondering.

Read page 10 in your GWX manual.

cobalt · 01-12-07, 03:02 AM

quick question

in gwx late war, does the asdic used by the allies get stronger and ping deeper?

andy_311 · 01-12-07, 04:07 AM

Trust me come late 44-45 you raise that periscope just an inch and your stealth meter goes redder than a beetroot.I had 7 Fletchers on my back last night,and they wern't very happy to see me,then a bit later I had anouther 7 on my back.(story is in the video thread posted it in the wrong thread).

HundertzehnGustav · 01-12-07, 04:12 AM

i fiddled with the gwx sensors... and am pleased with the results...

so i take it i put it on the web for people to take?

Kpt. Lehmann · 01-12-07, 04:22 AM

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Originally Posted by cobalt

quick question

in gwx late war, does the asdic used by the allies get stronger and ping deeper?

Both enemy crews and sensor tech become more effective.

Corsair · 01-12-07, 06:03 AM

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Originally Posted by tmdgm

Is there a way to tune down destroyers with GWX? When a destroyer spots me from 8000 meters, tracks me and sinks me at silent running, IN 1939!!!! :rotfl:, doesn't sound much like the history books. 1943 and later, probably.

Anyhoo, just wondering.

If a destroyer spotted you that far away, you surely did something you shouldn't have done. Just start thinking realistic tactics...

Ole · 01-12-07, 06:04 AM

i got the same problem. i had no torpedos left, and a small merchant with an armed trawler were spotted (distance over 6500m). i decided to dive, stopped the engines and wanted to let them pass. the trawler found me, directly when distance was about 3000m. my engines were off, i switched to schleichfahrt before, so no torpedos were loading or repair was done.
he dropped what he had with him, i made my depth to 100m, i tried to avoid showing a big silhouette. he had no problems to find me again and again.
i mean, that was an armed trawler and its still 1940.
what can i do? i don´t want an easy gameplay, but it should be realistic, plz

Jimbuna · 01-12-07, 06:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Iron Budokan

Nope, you just have to learn to take it up the *** without soap like the rest of us.:rotfl:

OMG

Mine remains a funnel...and certainly not a tunnel:rotfl:

melnibonian · 01-12-07, 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

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Originally Posted by Iron Budokan

Nope, you just have to learn to take it up the *** without soap like the rest of us.:rotfl:

OMG

Mine remains a funnel...and certainly not a tunnel:rotfl:

Classic as always Jim

:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

Kumando · 01-12-07, 06:45 AM

I dont seem to find any problems with destroyers in GWX you people claim, im in 1939, i did my first patrol had many encounters with destroyers and only one managed to damage my aft torpedo tubes, i could evade all the others running silent, deep whean i had the chance and always changing course for not being predictable.I had no difficulties at all and im a newbie player, maybe as the years go by this will change.

melnibonian · 01-12-07, 06:49 AM

Problems with DDs do not occur in 1939, but later in the war. After 1943 evading a DD is a real challenge. Early in the war things are sort of OK and if you're a bit careful you can avoid them without a real problem. Later though..........

Jimbuna · 01-12-07, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by melnibonian

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iron Budokan

Nope, you just have to learn to take it up the *** without soap like the rest of us.:rotfl:

OMG

Mine remains a funnel...and certainly not a tunnel:rotfl:

Classic as always Jim

:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

01-11-07, 11:19 PM	#1
tmdgm Engineer Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 219 Downloads: 18 Uploads: 0	GWX - How to tune down destroyers? Is there a way to tune down destroyers with GWX? When a destroyer spots me from 8000 meters, tracks me and sinks me at silent running, IN 1939!!!! :rotfl:, doesn't sound much like the history books. 1943 and later, probably. Anyhoo, just wondering.

01-11-07, 11:20 PM	#2
Iron Budokan Sea Lord Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 1,778 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	Nope, you just have to learn to take it up the *** without soap like the rest of us.:rotfl: __________________ "You will take on England wherever you find her ships, and you will break her power at sea." --Iron Coffins, Herbert A. Werner http://kennethmarkhoover.com

01-12-07, 04:12 AM	#7
HundertzehnGustav Sea Lord Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Lux, betw. G, B and F Posts: 1,898 Downloads: 66 Uploads: 0	i fiddled with the gwx sensors... and am pleased with the results... so i take it i put it on the web for people to take? __________________ In conclusion: SH3 is the shizzle, yo. -Frau Kaleun Another negative about using your deck gun is that you are definately DETECTED, which has long term effects on your relationship with aircraft. -snestorm

01-12-07, 06:04 AM	#10
Ole Loader Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Germany Posts: 88 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	i got the same problem. i had no torpedos left, and a small merchant with an armed trawler were spotted (distance over 6500m). i decided to dive, stopped the engines and wanted to let them pass. the trawler found me, directly when distance was about 3000m. my engines were off, i switched to schleichfahrt before, so no torpedos were loading or repair was done. he dropped what he had with him, i made my depth to 100m, i tried to avoid showing a big silhouette. he had no problems to find me again and again. i mean, that was an armed trawler and its still 1940. what can i do? i don´t want an easy gameplay, but it should be realistic, plz __________________

01-12-07, 06:49 AM	#14
melnibonian Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Reading UK Posts: 3,473 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	Problems with DDs do not occur in 1939, but later in the war. After 1943 evading a DD is a real challenge. Early in the war things are sort of OK and if you're a bit careful you can avoid them without a real problem. Later though.......... __________________ http://www.thegreywolves.com/ http://wolvesatwar.com/ Download GWX and other goodies: http://hosted.filefront.com/melnibonian

01-12-07, 03:02 AM	#5
cobalt Commander Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 440 Downloads: 21 Uploads: 0	quick question in gwx late war, does the asdic used by the allies get stronger and ping deeper?

01-12-07, 04:07 AM	#6
andy_311 The Old Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Oldham, Lancs,England Posts: 1,312 Downloads: 82 Uploads: 0	Trust me come late 44-45 you raise that periscope just an inch and your stealth meter goes redder than a beetroot.I had 7 Fletchers on my back last night,and they wern't very happy to see me,then a bit later I had anouther 7 on my back.(story is in the video thread posted it in the wrong thread).

01-12-07, 06:45 AM	#13
Kumando Commodore Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Portugal Posts: 639 Downloads: 283 Uploads: 0	I dont seem to find any problems with destroyers in GWX you people claim, im in 1939, i did my first patrol had many encounters with destroyers and only one managed to damage my aft torpedo tubes, i could evade all the others running silent, deep whean i had the chance and always changing course for not being predictable.I had no difficulties at all and im a newbie player, maybe as the years go by this will change.