Help, rudder destroyed!! - Page 2

DeepSix · 11-19-07, 08:15 PM

:rotfl: A ball point pen, too - sure to be needed for something.

SteamWake · 11-19-07, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by capt_frank

I just tried a mission for the first time without an external camera on top of manual targeting.

I have got to be the worst capitano in the Pacific, manual targeting is a beast; however, I did sink three ships and two life rafts...and I somehow survived being without the camera.

Only to have my rudder forcefully removed by two ornery DDs.

Now that's a fine how-do-you-do.

Needless to say, I ended my career.

Two life rafts ? :rotfl:

xboxer · 11-20-07, 02:45 AM

That's why you should save often.

I always make it a point to save before I engage ships/convoys and after I have sunk some ships.

Winston Caine · 11-20-07, 03:27 AM

I also make a different save when engaging armed targets. I once got in a clinch with some Akizukis on my S-44. They DCed me, but I managed to sink two and thought I'm alive. I come back to the base (the sub did sail kinda weird though), and they say me I can't ride this rust bucket full of holes anymore, wondering how did I even make it to the harbour and that they'll give me another ship. Yay! An S-18.

capt_frank · 11-20-07, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by SteamWake

Two life rafts ? :rotfl:

Yeah, since ROW, seems the Japanese survivors carry nitro in their rafts...makeum big explosions, great fun kimosabe!

Brenjen · 11-20-07, 09:05 AM

I hope this soon to be released patch will allow independent engine use so you can turn when your rudder is fubar & the possibility of calling for help at sea. It would add to the immersion factor for me at least.

John Channing · 11-20-07, 12:13 PM

I prefer not to get hit.

JCC

AVGWarhawk · 11-20-07, 12:17 PM

Sound advise!

Brenjen · 11-20-07, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by John Channing

I prefer not to get hit.

JCC

Though nice in theory, not always possible in play

AVGWarhawk · 11-20-07, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Brenjen

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Channing

I prefer not to get hit.

JCC

Though nice in theory, not always possible in play

Do what I do......ruuuunnnnn aaawwwaaayyyyy!!!!!!!!!!!

donut · 11-20-07, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Brenjen

I hope this soon to be released patch will allow independent engine use so you can turn when your rudder is fubar & the possibility of calling for help at sea. It would add to the immersion factor for me at least.

One would think rudders might have more hit points.We all want eng. control,it's only R/L

John Channing · 11-20-07, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Brenjen

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Originally Posted by John Channing

I prefer not to get hit.

JCC

Though nice in theory, not always possible in play

So far (17 patrols) so good.

I love my radar...

JCC

-Pv- · 11-20-07, 09:58 PM

If you are counting on rudder functionality change in patch 1.4 you'll be setting yourself up for disspointment. You are discovering why so many sub commanders were accused of being timid. It was very risky to attack an enemy who could fight back and lives were at stake. Among our most aggressive commanders are bones at the bottom. I've sunk more ships than I can count and haven't lost an engine or rudder yet. Also, I don't attack everything I see, and of those I do attack, I do so when conditions are strongly in my favor.
-Pv-

Reaves · 11-20-07, 10:54 PM

I lost my rudder the other day and was a little upset, afterall I survived the fight but was left stranded in the middle of the ocean with no options.

The ability to call for supplies would be great although obviously if i'm deep into enemy waters I should have the ability to scuttle the boat.

Those who have never lost a rudder before, I have three words for you.

BE MORE AGGRESSIVE!

Brenjen · 11-21-07, 09:05 AM

I agree witht the more aggressive comment. It's a game & for me that means action; if someone wants to bother cruising for days instead of using the time compression that's fine with me. If they want to follow real sub tactics to the letter; that's fine too. That equals months of boredom though.

Myself....I'll surface & blast away with my deck gun if I got to big for my britches with a trio of DD's - (those little digital sailors aren't really dead when I'm an overly aggressive capn') I'd just like the ability to keep going when my rudder is done in & independent engine control would suffice; I don't think that's too much to ask for. I don't want a rudder that can't be destroyed or has been hardened.....just some common sense realistic options. In real life the sailors could go over the side & work on damage; I'm not even advocating anything approaching that.

For the record most of my damage comes when I've got empty tubes & I'm heading home on time compression. Most of my flat out deaths occur when I have torps & targets abound.....I just can't let go, I'm stubborn like that - "Damn the torpedoes" & all that.

11-19-07, 08:15 PM	#16
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11-20-07, 09:05 AM	#21
Brenjen Machinist's Mate Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: I live in The U.S. South Posts: 127 Downloads: 44 Uploads: 0	Yeah;....screwd I hope this soon to be released patch will allow independent engine use so you can turn when your rudder is fubar & the possibility of calling for help at sea. It would add to the immersion factor for me at least.

11-20-07, 12:17 PM	#23
AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 28,266 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	Sound advise! __________________ “You're painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture.” ― Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road

11-20-07, 10:54 PM	#29
Reaves The Old Man Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 1,509 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	I lost my rudder the other day and was a little upset, afterall I survived the fight but was left stranded in the middle of the ocean with no options. The ability to call for supplies would be great although obviously if i'm deep into enemy waters I should have the ability to scuttle the boat. Those who have never lost a rudder before, I have three words for you. BE MORE AGGRESSIVE! __________________

11-20-07, 02:45 AM	#18
xboxer Mate Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 52 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	That's why you should save often. I always make it a point to save before I engage ships/convoys and after I have sunk some ships.

11-20-07, 03:27 AM	#19
Winston Caine Mate Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 52 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	I also make a different save when engaging armed targets. I once got in a clinch with some Akizukis on my S-44. They DCed me, but I managed to sink two and thought I'm alive. I come back to the base (the sub did sail kinda weird though), and they say me I can't ride this rust bucket full of holes anymore, wondering how did I even make it to the harbour and that they'll give me another ship. Yay! An S-18.

11-20-07, 12:13 PM	#22
John Channing Sea Lord Join Date: Sep 1998 Posts: 1,846 Downloads: 163 Uploads: 5	I prefer not to get hit. JCC

11-20-07, 09:58 PM	#28
-Pv- The Old Man Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 1,434 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	If you are counting on rudder functionality change in patch 1.4 you'll be setting yourself up for disspointment. You are discovering why so many sub commanders were accused of being timid. It was very risky to attack an enemy who could fight back and lives were at stake. Among our most aggressive commanders are bones at the bottom. I've sunk more ships than I can count and haven't lost an engine or rudder yet. Also, I don't attack everything I see, and of those I do attack, I do so when conditions are strongly in my favor. -Pv-

11-21-07, 09:05 AM	#30
Brenjen Machinist's Mate Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: I live in The U.S. South Posts: 127 Downloads: 44 Uploads: 0	I agree witht the more aggressive comment. It's a game & for me that means action; if someone wants to bother cruising for days instead of using the time compression that's fine with me. If they want to follow real sub tactics to the letter; that's fine too. That equals months of boredom though. Myself....I'll surface & blast away with my deck gun if I got to big for my britches with a trio of DD's - (those little digital sailors aren't really dead when I'm an overly aggressive capn') I'd just like the ability to keep going when my rudder is done in & independent engine control would suffice; I don't think that's too much to ask for. I don't want a rudder that can't be destroyed or has been hardened.....just some common sense realistic options. In real life the sailors could go over the side & work on damage; I'm not even advocating anything approaching that. For the record most of my damage comes when I've got empty tubes & I'm heading home on time compression. Most of my flat out deaths occur when I have torps & targets abound.....I just can't let go, I'm stubborn like that - "Damn the torpedoes" & all that.