General patrol questions

JMaxey · 08-26-08, 05:17 AM

I've recently began playing this game again and its taking me some time to reaquaint myself. I've started a new career piloting a VIIb in Feb 1940. I'm looking for some general rule of thumb patrol tactics to make sure I am doing this right. Such as:

is there an ideal depth for sonar to be most efficient?

Ideal speed?

Are the random contacts I receive on my map screen (not from my SO) contacts from other boats? How do you guys/gals handle these contacts?

I normally patrol at periscope depth during the day at ahead slow. Then at night use the darkness to my advantage to recharge my batteries and get fresh air. I usually submerge periodically and make a 90 degree course change just to make sure nothing is around before I surface again.

Thanks much. This site's resources are incredibly helpful.

08-26-08, 05:17 AM	#1
JMaxey Bilge Rat Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	General patrol questions I've recently began playing this game again and its taking me some time to reaquaint myself. I've started a new career piloting a VIIb in Feb 1940. I'm looking for some general rule of thumb patrol tactics to make sure I am doing this right. Such as: is there an ideal depth for sonar to be most efficient? Ideal speed? Are the random contacts I receive on my map screen (not from my SO) contacts from other boats? How do you guys/gals handle these contacts? I normally patrol at periscope depth during the day at ahead slow. Then at night use the darkness to my advantage to recharge my batteries and get fresh air. I usually submerge periodically and make a 90 degree course change just to make sure nothing is around before I surface again. Thanks much. This site's resources are incredibly helpful.