Sadistic Destroyer!

The Noob · 08-19-06, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by donlas

HOLY MUCK!

They really got you Busted...

supposedtobeworking · 08-19-06, 03:43 PM

wow what a nightmare,, glad you woke up.. btw, I have similar nightmares and in mine when I am low on fuel, when I adjust to increase my range by lowering my speed (say to 2 or 1 kts) and check with the NO I get a really small number....then when I raise my speed to say ahead standard(10-15 kts), the range increases dramatically when I check with my NO.....it is terrifying and seems backwards...did you notice this effect in your nightmare? maybe it has something to do with how the engine creates more fumes to go off of when at higher speeds?? only thing I can think of.

spork542 · 08-19-06, 04:38 PM

The most efficient U-boat speed as far as I can tell is 9 knots. While 1 or 2 knots may keep your fuel around for the longest time, it won't get you far just because it's that slow. 9 knots will use fuel much more quickly, but will get you the furthest.

Marriott · 08-19-06, 04:55 PM

i agree with spork, ive had the best experience with around 9 knots or so

donlas · 08-19-06, 06:51 PM

I started at 5knts, wnt down to 1knt, each trying the max speed with the nav officer. 3 knts was the longest range, stranglely 2 and 1 knot was shorter range. Wierd.

supposedtobeworking · 08-19-06, 08:50 PM

yea thats what i mean--lower speed=less range...? thats what I've been seeing--I guess that kind of makes sense what the other guys said above about not getting very far with the fuel at low speeds, but then again shouldn't the low fuel consumption rate give you some more km in range? whatever I was just wondering if anyone else noticed it ... cool I am not alone..so my game is still relatively bug free even after all of these mods!

Fat Bhoy Tim · 08-20-06, 05:27 AM

Ahead slow will always get you further than 1/3 or more. The navigators distance estimations will verify that.

08-19-06, 03:43 PM	#2
supposedtobeworking XO Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 436 Downloads: 59 Uploads: 0	fuel usage and speed wow what a nightmare,, glad you woke up.. btw, I have similar nightmares and in mine when I am low on fuel, when I adjust to increase my range by lowering my speed (say to 2 or 1 kts) and check with the NO I get a really small number....then when I raise my speed to say ahead standard(10-15 kts), the range increases dramatically when I check with my NO.....it is terrifying and seems backwards...did you notice this effect in your nightmare? maybe it has something to do with how the engine creates more fumes to go off of when at higher speeds?? only thing I can think of.

08-19-06, 04:38 PM	#3
spork542 Chief Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 328 Downloads: 18 Uploads: 0	The most efficient U-boat speed as far as I can tell is 9 knots. While 1 or 2 knots may keep your fuel around for the longest time, it won't get you far just because it's that slow. 9 knots will use fuel much more quickly, but will get you the furthest. __________________

08-20-06, 05:27 AM	#7
Fat Bhoy Tim Watch Officer Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Abu Dhabi Posts: 338 Downloads: 46 Uploads: 0	Ahead slow will always get you further than 1/3 or more. The navigators distance estimations will verify that. __________________ Some men are born great, some achieve greatness, and some will always be total gits.

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08-19-06, 04:55 PM	#4
Marriott Torpedoman Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 113 Downloads: 19 Uploads: 0	i agree with spork, ive had the best experience with around 9 knots or so

08-19-06, 06:51 PM	#5
donlas Watch Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 15 Downloads: 9 Uploads: 0	I started at 5knts, wnt down to 1knt, each trying the max speed with the nav officer. 3 knts was the longest range, stranglely 2 and 1 knot was shorter range. Wierd.

08-19-06, 08:50 PM	#6
supposedtobeworking XO Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 436 Downloads: 59 Uploads: 0	yea thats what i mean--lower speed=less range...? thats what I've been seeing--I guess that kind of makes sense what the other guys said above about not getting very far with the fuel at low speeds, but then again shouldn't the low fuel consumption rate give you some more km in range? whatever I was just wondering if anyone else noticed it ... cool I am not alone..so my game is still relatively bug free even after all of these mods!