Torpedo Tips... - Page 2

Jimbuna · 07-21-10, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wolfpack_jim

May i have some information about the colours of the sweet areas please
e.g what goes whith red; yellow blue etc

thnx...

Here's the chart:

http://www.filefront.com/13792872/shipchart.pdf

Green = Propulsion
Purple = Magazine
Yellow = Machinery
Red = Fuel
Blue = Keel/Bunker

IIRC

Platapus · 07-21-10, 07:07 PM

As a general rule, I want to use one torpedo detonation per 6-8,000 tons.

But in order to get a torpedo detonation, I may have to launch more than one torpedo to compensate for the dud rate.

Then I have to factor in how many torpedoes I need to launch to get the right number of torpedo hits. Torpedoes do miss either due to my error (90%) or other causes (10%).

Depending on the circumstance and the firing solution, I may need to launch three torpedoes in order to make sure I get the intended one torpedo detonation. This, I feel, is a realistic strategy that I believe Kaluens had to deal with in real life.

Now if you are playing with no duds and auto targeting, this won't apply to your game play.

Kremmen · 07-21-10, 07:41 PM

Maybe I'm too cautious but anything other than a tiddler gets 2 torps,but score a dud and a miss and it's surface for gunnery practice (weather permitting) usually to slow the target down or stop him and a torp to finish him off.
In a large convoy I might just aim to slow the targets down with 1 torp apiece right below the stack in the hope they'll fall behind and be easy pickings,though any juicy targets will get 2 to try and take them out.
Dontcha just love it ?
You can setup the perfect shot,all the calculations have been made,position's good,he's right in the scope,LOS.....
Oooooh the waiting,and then....clunk

,and while your torp sinks to the seabed you throw the keyboard at the cat,hoof the 'puter out the window,yell at the neighbour's kids that no,they can't get their ball back,but you'll be back....we always come back.
Gotta love this game

Kremmen

Herr-Berbunch · 07-22-10, 07:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Platapus

Torpedoes do miss either due to my error (90%) or other causes (10%).

Ha, we've obviously been reading the same instruction manual, written by Bernard - well it was cheap

Sandman_28054 · 08-04-10, 07:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimbuna

Here's the chart:

http://www.filefront.com/13792872/shipchart.pdf

Green = Propulsion
Purple = Magazine
Yellow = Machinery
Red = Fuel
Blue = Keel/Bunker

IIRC

Wasn't there a rec manual with these "sweet spots" outlined?

Jimbuna · 08-10-10, 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sandman_28054

Wasn't there a rec manual with these "sweet spots" outlined?

I honestly can't remember

Weiss Pinguin · 08-10-10, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sandman_28054

Wasn't there a rec manual with these "sweet spots" outlined?

I think the stock manual has one if you're playing with easy targeting enabled.

You'll want to take that with a grain of salt though.

carpediemorfail · 07-24-10, 03:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimbuna

All the ship models have what are called 'sweet' areas.....ammo, fuel bunker etc.

Pull this shipchart down and all should be explained:

http://www.filefront.com/13792872/shipchart.pdf

I keep getting file not found errors when I try to download this (after clicking the download link and being spammed with ads, etc).

Can you re-upload this please? Thanks!

Seminole · 07-24-10, 09:38 AM

One thing I have discovered using the MFM Mod(with GWX) is that these ships are harder to bring down. I have to use two where normally one would do the job.

This may be due to the fact that I'm still early in the war when the torps are running 6.5 meters deeper than they are set for....which causes me to set running depth to 0 or risk undershooting.

I was playing MFM on 1.4b and there I could set the dephts to match the keel depth found in the Rec. manual. MFM ships were easier to sink in that senario.

Just something to watch for if you decide to used the MFM mod.

maillemaker · 07-24-10, 01:40 PM

Quote:

Right now, any part of the ship is a sweet spot, even the lavatory.

The best part is that when you hit the ship there, you can blame the explosion on the ship's cook.

Steve

zxc23 · 07-24-10, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by carpediemorfail

I keep getting file not found errors when I try to download this (after clicking the download link and being spammed with ads, etc).

Can you re-upload this please? Thanks!

Me too. I'm really interested in seeing this pdf. A reupload would be great!

Jimbuna · 07-24-10, 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by carpediemorfail

I keep getting file not found errors when I try to download this (after clicking the download link and being spammed with ads, etc).

Can you re-upload this please? Thanks!

FF is having server problems with old uploads atm but this link works:

http://www.filefront.com/17142914/shipchart.pdf/

G7eT2 · 07-24-10, 11:21 PM

Does GWX3 model degaussing ?

I once put 7 magnetics under a battleship and only 2 exploded which was not enough for a kill.

Slightly frustrating...

Jimbuna · 07-25-10, 11:11 AM

No, degaussingis not modelled in as far as I am aware.

There are 'sweet' spots than can destroy a BB when hit just once, they are usually the magazines beneath the main armament turrets.

zxc23 · 07-25-10, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimbuna

FF is having server problems with old uploads atm but this link works:

http://www.filefront.com/17142914/shipchart.pdf/

Works, thanks!!

07-21-10, 07:07 PM	#2
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,388 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	As a general rule, I want to use one torpedo detonation per 6-8,000 tons. But in order to get a torpedo detonation, I may have to launch more than one torpedo to compensate for the dud rate. Then I have to factor in how many torpedoes I need to launch to get the right number of torpedo hits. Torpedoes do miss either due to my error (90%) or other causes (10%). Depending on the circumstance and the firing solution, I may need to launch three torpedoes in order to make sure I get the intended one torpedo detonation. This, I feel, is a realistic strategy that I believe Kaluens had to deal with in real life. Now if you are playing with no duds and auto targeting, this won't apply to your game play. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

07-21-10, 07:41 PM	#3
Kremmen Torpedoman Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Scotland Posts: 116 Downloads: 170 Uploads: 0	Maybe I'm too cautious but anything other than a tiddler gets 2 torps,but score a dud and a miss and it's surface for gunnery practice (weather permitting) usually to slow the target down or stop him and a torp to finish him off. In a large convoy I might just aim to slow the targets down with 1 torp apiece right below the stack in the hope they'll fall behind and be easy pickings,though any juicy targets will get 2 to try and take them out. Dontcha just love it ? You can setup the perfect shot,all the calculations have been made,position's good,he's right in the scope,LOS..... Oooooh the waiting,and then....clunk ,and while your torp sinks to the seabed you throw the keyboard at the cat,hoof the 'puter out the window,yell at the neighbour's kids that no,they can't get their ball back,but you'll be back....we always come back. Gotta love this game Kremmen __________________ Never be afraid to try something new. Remember amateurs built the ark.....Professionals built the Titanic.

07-24-10, 09:38 AM	#9
Seminole Ace of the Deep Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,012 Downloads: 102 Uploads: 0	One thing I have discovered using the MFM Mod(with GWX) is that these ships are harder to bring down. I have to use two where normally one would do the job. This may be due to the fact that I'm still early in the war when the torps are running 6.5 meters deeper than they are set for....which causes me to set running depth to 0 or risk undershooting. I was playing MFM on 1.4b and there I could set the dephts to match the keel depth found in the Rec. manual. MFM ships were easier to sink in that senario. Just something to watch for if you decide to used the MFM mod. __________________

07-25-10, 11:11 AM	#14
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,788 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	No, degaussingis not modelled in as far as I am aware. There are 'sweet' spots than can destroy a BB when hit just once, they are usually the magazines beneath the main armament turrets. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

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07-24-10, 11:21 PM	#13
G7eT2 Watch Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 23 Downloads: 70 Uploads: 2	Does GWX3 model degaussing ? I once put 7 magnetics under a battleship and only 2 exploded which was not enough for a kill. Slightly frustrating...