Convoy Attack '45 - how to survive?

indy · 02-12-12, 03:02 AM

I have been lucky at this game. I can usually get in close maybe 1500 to 1000 yards no matter what large mod I use. I go deep silent running, wait until the DD passes over me, or passes by me. Come up slowly in the middle of the pack and let them have it, do some quick maneuvering under a freighter and shoot a couple of more torps and bug out! I don't run faster than 2-3 knots while making my get a way, doesn't seem to be to challenging to me any more. Any one have any Ideals? Indy

Hylander_1314 · 02-12-12, 05:17 PM

Sometimes, I will stalk a convoy for days, until they get to a place where the water is over 400ft deep, and preferably over 500ft. The more depth later in the war, the better.

If I can get them in deeper water the better. But ialso like to take on DDs in a game of chicken.

indy · 02-22-12, 01:55 AM

I have a mod that makes DD's more aggressive. But I still try to fight them. Lets say I have attacked a convoy and the DD's are looking for me. I'll try to pick one that is at my rear, at about 170 degrees. I go flank raise my scope, to get hes attention. Hes now moving in on me, lets say 1200 yards and zig zagging right to left. Torp doors have already been opened and torps have been set to run shallow and at max speed. I wait for him to make a comment to the right or left just as he does this I fire my first torp. If he sees this and tries to avoid I shoot the other one to the other side. If one misses the other one is sure to get him, well maybe LOL.

I crash dive right after I finish shooting, don't wait for the show, get down NOW! I go to my max depth or a little deeper. Make sure you shoot no sooner than 600 yards or he'll almost certainly get away. Also remember that there are other DD's watching all this and are setting up for a run on you! Sometimes the DD that you are shooting at will hang back at about 12 knots or so. (Be aware of whats happing around you). This could be a sure sign that he is trying to set you up and is waiting for help. Of course this does not factor in the dude torps.

If your torps are dudes go deep, you are about to be beat like a red headed step child. lol. Good luck keep practicing. Indy

02-12-12, 03:02 AM	#1
indy Helmsman Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: 500 Ft. Below the Surface Posts: 105 Downloads: 883 Uploads: 0	Re:Convoy Attack '45 - how to survive? I have been lucky at this game. I can usually get in close maybe 1500 to 1000 yards no matter what large mod I use. I go deep silent running, wait until the DD passes over me, or passes by me. Come up slowly in the middle of the pack and let them have it, do some quick maneuvering under a freighter and shoot a couple of more torps and bug out! I don't run faster than 2-3 knots while making my get a way, doesn't seem to be to challenging to me any more. Any one have any Ideals? Indy

02-12-12, 05:17 PM	#2
Hylander_1314 Sea Lord Join Date: May 2006 Location: 5 Miles Inland West Of Lake Huron Posts: 1,936 Downloads: 139 Uploads: 0	Sometimes, I will stalk a convoy for days, until they get to a place where the water is over 400ft deep, and preferably over 500ft. The more depth later in the war, the better. If I can get them in deeper water the better. But ialso like to take on DDs in a game of chicken. __________________ A legislative act contrary to the Constitution is not law. -John Marshall Chief Justice of the Supreme Court ---------------------

02-22-12, 01:55 AM	#3
indy Helmsman Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: 500 Ft. Below the Surface Posts: 105 Downloads: 883 Uploads: 0	RE: Convoy Attack '45 - how to survive? I have a mod that makes DD's more aggressive. But I still try to fight them. Lets say I have attacked a convoy and the DD's are looking for me. I'll try to pick one that is at my rear, at about 170 degrees. I go flank raise my scope, to get hes attention. Hes now moving in on me, lets say 1200 yards and zig zagging right to left. Torp doors have already been opened and torps have been set to run shallow and at max speed. I wait for him to make a comment to the right or left just as he does this I fire my first torp. If he sees this and tries to avoid I shoot the other one to the other side. If one misses the other one is sure to get him, well maybe LOL. I crash dive right after I finish shooting, don't wait for the show, get down NOW! I go to my max depth or a little deeper. Make sure you shoot no sooner than 600 yards or he'll almost certainly get away. Also remember that there are other DD's watching all this and are setting up for a run on you! Sometimes the DD that you are shooting at will hang back at about 12 knots or so. (Be aware of whats happing around you). This could be a sure sign that he is trying to set you up and is waiting for help. Of course this does not factor in the dude torps. If your torps are dudes go deep, you are about to be beat like a red headed step child. lol. Good luck keep practicing. Indy

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