Where are the locations for the battles? (RSRD?)

[Roger Dodger]

Originally Posted by fireftr18

Not really. We had patrols out all the time looking for task forces.

Should I report the TF contact first, then try for an attack, or vice versa?

Generally, you have to get close enough, like 7000 yds or so, before you can ID the group and send a contact report. Could be pretty exciting if you're spotted, or they pick up your radio signal. Which is most important - report or attack?

Unknown at the time, the Japanese had VERY good optics.

[Armistead]

Originally Posted by Roger Dodger

Should I report the TF contact first, then try for an attack, or vice versa?

Generally, you have to get close enough, like 7000 yds or so, before you can ID the group and send a contact report. Could be pretty exciting if you're spotted, or they pick up your radio signal. Which is most important - report or attack?

Unknown at the time, the Japanese had VERY good optics.

Depends on the mods you use. Usually, to report groups your crew has to get a visual on a ship in the group not an escort, can be difficult to do with TF or well escorted convoys.

[merc4ulfate]

Armistead ... if you take out a carrier or any ship of a TF in port or simply coming out of it on their way do you know if it will completely eliminate them from the battle or will they simply re-spawn at a given time to be at the battle in accordance to history?

[Armistead]

Originally Posted by merc4ulfate

Armistead ... if you take out a carrier or any ship of a TF in port or simply coming out of it on their way do you know if it will completely eliminate them from the battle or will they simply re-spawn at a given time to be at the battle in accordance to history?

If you totally lose contact with the group and make contact with it again, any ships sunk should reappear. However, there may be a time limit attached to it, because I know I've lost contact, regained it, but not by much and a ship sunk wouldn't be there.