LuftWolf and Amizaur's Weapons and Sensors Realism Mod

Molon Labe · 10-01-05, 08:30 PM

I've been playing a bit more SP/MP games while testing a few missions for re-release, and of course, I've been collecting feedback for you guys!

I'm very happy with torpedo behavior, and sonar performance in general. By tweaking the environmental conditions, we can pick and choose our detection ranges within a pretty wide range. It's a mission designer's dream!

I'm also liking the revised loadouts of surface and air platforms, as well as the removal of the Uber-Type 40 from the SS-N-27. The APR torpedo on the IL-38 is working nicely, as are the USET's and UGST's on the skimmers.

Overall I think the Sound-Speed curves you have now are working pretty well. I still think you're being a bit harsh on the Kilo, but then again I haven't had a chance to play in it too much so I'm not sure. I do urge you to fine-tune the SSN balance further, however. The Akula-I Imp should be slightly quieter than a 688I (according to the US, at least), and the Akula II slightly quieter than the Akula-I Imp. Right now, you've got the 688I between the two. Even by making the Akulas quieter, the 688I should retain an edge in first detection because of better sonar...

VLAD performance is very, very weak, failing to detect a 7-knot Akula on the same side of the layer in a CZ SSP from under 1000 yards. That pretty much means it's useless.

Can you reduce the detectability of missiles? I think it would be better if subsonic missiles were a little harder to detect than their supersonic cousins, since many of them are small and steathly to begin with, and their lower speed should reduce the doppler that separates them from the wave clutter. It'll give the American missiles a chance to break through on occasion.

You turned up the RAM SAM a bit too much. It's smacking missiles down and making it look easy (it looks like the missile salvo doctrine is working for it too; making it twice as effective!). The SA-N-9 Gauntlet is also a bit too good; I have yet to see it miss once out of about 15 or so shots.

10-01-05, 08:30 PM	#11
Molon Labe Silent Hunter Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Along the Watchtower Posts: 3,810 Downloads: 27 Uploads: 5	I've been playing a bit more SP/MP games while testing a few missions for re-release, and of course, I've been collecting feedback for you guys! I'm very happy with torpedo behavior, and sonar performance in general. By tweaking the environmental conditions, we can pick and choose our detection ranges within a pretty wide range. It's a mission designer's dream! I'm also liking the revised loadouts of surface and air platforms, as well as the removal of the Uber-Type 40 from the SS-N-27. The APR torpedo on the IL-38 is working nicely, as are the USET's and UGST's on the skimmers. Overall I think the Sound-Speed curves you have now are working pretty well. I still think you're being a bit harsh on the Kilo, but then again I haven't had a chance to play in it too much so I'm not sure. I do urge you to fine-tune the SSN balance further, however. The Akula-I Imp should be slightly quieter than a 688I (according to the US, at least), and the Akula II slightly quieter than the Akula-I Imp. Right now, you've got the 688I between the two. Even by making the Akulas quieter, the 688I should retain an edge in first detection because of better sonar... VLAD performance is very, very weak, failing to detect a 7-knot Akula on the same side of the layer in a CZ SSP from under 1000 yards. That pretty much means it's useless. Can you reduce the detectability of missiles? I think it would be better if subsonic missiles were a little harder to detect than their supersonic cousins, since many of them are small and steathly to begin with, and their lower speed should reduce the doppler that separates them from the wave clutter. It'll give the American missiles a chance to break through on occasion. You turned up the RAM SAM a bit too much. It's smacking missiles down and making it look easy (it looks like the missile salvo doctrine is working for it too; making it twice as effective!). The SA-N-9 Gauntlet is also a bit too good; I have yet to see it miss once out of about 15 or so shots.