Calvert's "Silent Running"

DigitalAura · 09-25-09, 01:25 PM

I'm reading through John Calvert's autobiographical account of his years aboard the USS Jack. It's a great read...but some things leave me questioning some of gameplay in SH4.

For example, Calvert claims that the IJN loved to ping as they sailed. He said that their crew relied on hearing the Japanese long before they could pick them up on radar or passive sonar. For this reason, the Jack didn't use active sonar at all.

In my recollection, I don't think I've ever 'discovered' an enemy ship on account of their use of active sonar giving them away...
Am I correct to assume that this wasn't coded into the game?
And can someone tell me if there's a way to isolate a target who is pinging your sub? I wouldn't know how to go about doing that.

There's other things too, I'll have to check the book again...

09-25-09, 01:25 PM	#1
DigitalAura Straight and True Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: CANADA Posts: 276 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 0	Calvert's "Silent Running" I'm reading through John Calvert's autobiographical account of his years aboard the USS Jack. It's a great read...but some things leave me questioning some of gameplay in SH4. For example, Calvert claims that the IJN loved to ping as they sailed. He said that their crew relied on hearing the Japanese long before they could pick them up on radar or passive sonar. For this reason, the Jack didn't use active sonar at all. In my recollection, I don't think I've ever 'discovered' an enemy ship on account of their use of active sonar giving them away... Am I correct to assume that this wasn't coded into the game? And can someone tell me if there's a way to isolate a target who is pinging your sub? I wouldn't know how to go about doing that. There's other things too, I'll have to check the book again... __________________ ... ALL YOUR BEACH ARE BELONG TO US! ...