Duds... so many duds!

Steiger · 04-05-10, 10:44 PM

Using TMO, I started my career in Dec. '41, and I turned in 3 dry patrols before I was able to start scoring. Between prematures, deep-runners, and just plain old-fashioned duds, I had not sunk a single ship in 10 months.

Ducimus · 04-05-10, 10:52 PM

Where TMO and duds are concerned, Your best bet is to pay attention to the weather. If it's calm, use magnetic; if its rough, use impact. Just realize that in rough weather, your chances of a proper torpedo is very low.

RodBorza · 04-05-10, 11:31 PM

That's why I love this game!

Nothing more frustrating than searching a long time WITHOUT radar then, out of luck, finding a target, shadowing it, overtaking it, intercepting its track, firing and then... two duds, one pass under, one miss astern...

Before I read the stories about the torpedoes failures and all, I would reload the game and try again. But now I'm a bit more experienced skipper, so if I don't sink my target, I live with it. Good to learn to be a better captain and set things right next time.

Also, I can only imagine the frustration of a captain and his responsability before his crew after shouting orders, putting everybody to work to no avail in the end.

That's why I love this game. Let's talk about realistic settings? So let's get the same (simulated) amount of problems those guys had to endure. Much better than a "realistic" FPS where you are shot over and over before dying. In this game, no dice. And duds, well it is just part of the game.

04-05-10, 10:44 PM	#1
Steiger Planesman Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 187 Downloads: 20 Uploads: 0	Using TMO, I started my career in Dec. '41, and I turned in 3 dry patrols before I was able to start scoring. Between prematures, deep-runners, and just plain old-fashioned duds, I had not sunk a single ship in 10 months. __________________

04-05-10, 11:31 PM	#3
RodBorza Electrician's Mate Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Brazil, Brasilia (Capital city) Posts: 140 Downloads: 19 Uploads: 0	That's why I love this game! Nothing more frustrating than searching a long time WITHOUT radar then, out of luck, finding a target, shadowing it, overtaking it, intercepting its track, firing and then... two duds, one pass under, one miss astern... Before I read the stories about the torpedoes failures and all, I would reload the game and try again. But now I'm a bit more experienced skipper, so if I don't sink my target, I live with it. Good to learn to be a better captain and set things right next time. Also, I can only imagine the frustration of a captain and his responsability before his crew after shouting orders, putting everybody to work to no avail in the end. That's why I love this game. Let's talk about realistic settings? So let's get the same (simulated) amount of problems those guys had to endure. Much better than a "realistic" FPS where you are shot over and over before dying. In this game, no dice. And duds, well it is just part of the game. __________________ I won't say nothing until SHVI comes out... good thing subskippers are known for their patience... "On the ship sinking business since 1996"

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04-05-10, 10:52 PM	#2
Ducimus Rear Admiral Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 12,987 Downloads: 67 Uploads: 2	Where TMO and duds are concerned, Your best bet is to pay attention to the weather. If it's calm, use magnetic; if its rough, use impact. Just realize that in rough weather, your chances of a proper torpedo is very low.