GWX - How to tune down destroyers?

tmdgm · 01-11-07, 11:19 PM

Is there a way to tune down destroyers with GWX? When a destroyer spots me from 8000 meters, tracks me and sinks me at silent running, IN 1939!!!! :rotfl:, doesn't sound much like the history books. 1943 and later, probably.

Anyhoo, just wondering.

Iron Budokan · 01-11-07, 11:20 PM

Nope, you just have to learn to take it up the *** without soap like the rest of us.:rotfl:

Jimbuna · 01-12-07, 06:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Iron Budokan

Nope, you just have to learn to take it up the *** without soap like the rest of us.:rotfl:

OMG

Mine remains a funnel...and certainly not a tunnel:rotfl:

melnibonian · 01-12-07, 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

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Originally Posted by Iron Budokan

Nope, you just have to learn to take it up the *** without soap like the rest of us.:rotfl:

OMG

Mine remains a funnel...and certainly not a tunnel:rotfl:

Classic as always Jim

:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

Kumando · 01-12-07, 06:45 AM

I dont seem to find any problems with destroyers in GWX you people claim, im in 1939, i did my first patrol had many encounters with destroyers and only one managed to damage my aft torpedo tubes, i could evade all the others running silent, deep whean i had the chance and always changing course for not being predictable.I had no difficulties at all and im a newbie player, maybe as the years go by this will change.

melnibonian · 01-12-07, 06:49 AM

Problems with DDs do not occur in 1939, but later in the war. After 1943 evading a DD is a real challenge. Early in the war things are sort of OK and if you're a bit careful you can avoid them without a real problem. Later though..........

Hartmann · 01-12-07, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Kumando

I dont seem to find any problems with destroyers in GWX you people claim, im in 1939, i did my first patrol had many encounters with destroyers and only one managed to damage my aft torpedo tubes, i could evade all the others running silent, deep whean i had the chance and always changing course for not being predictable.I had no difficulties at all and im a newbie player, maybe as the years go by this will change.

for this 1939 -40 was called "happy times"

Allies don´t use radars and they set depth charges not very deep.also asw tecnology was not very advanced, and planes availability very limited.

until 41 or more could be very difficult if not impossible heard a stopped submarine at some distance with passive hidrophones in silent running.
(no engines and screws turning, pumps stopped,everybody quiet and silent)

Later, with better active asdic, enigma codes and pouring planes over the atlantic sea allies can turning the tide in the war.

andy_311 · 01-12-07, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Kumando

I dont seem to find any problems with destroyers in GWX you people claim, im in 1939, i did my first patrol had many encounters with destroyers and only one managed to damage my aft torpedo tubes, i could evade all the others running silent, deep whean i had the chance and always changing course for not being predictable.I had no difficulties at all and im a newbie player, maybe as the years go by this will change.

Now try it with 9 Fletcher DD's in Late 44 as they come at you at 35knts.

Jimbuna · 01-12-07, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by melnibonian

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iron Budokan

Nope, you just have to learn to take it up the *** without soap like the rest of us.:rotfl:

OMG

Mine remains a funnel...and certainly not a tunnel:rotfl:

Classic as always Jim

:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

fredbass · 01-11-07, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by tmdgm

Is there a way to tune down destroyers with GWX? When a destroyer spots me from 8000 meters, tracks me and sinks me at silent running, IN 1939!!!! :rotfl:, doesn't sound much like the history books. 1943 and later, probably.

Anyhoo, just wondering.

Just make sure you're running at 2k speed when running silent. The Dec23rd fix has changed that automatically for you, if you haven't enabled it already.

Kpt. Lehmann · 01-12-07, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by tmdgm

Is there a way to tune down destroyers with GWX? When a destroyer spots me from 8000 meters, tracks me and sinks me at silent running, IN 1939!!!! :rotfl:, doesn't sound much like the history books. 1943 and later, probably.

Anyhoo, just wondering.

Read page 10 in your GWX manual.

cobalt · 01-12-07, 03:02 AM

quick question

in gwx late war, does the asdic used by the allies get stronger and ping deeper?

andy_311 · 01-12-07, 04:07 AM

Trust me come late 44-45 you raise that periscope just an inch and your stealth meter goes redder than a beetroot.I had 7 Fletchers on my back last night,and they wern't very happy to see me,then a bit later I had anouther 7 on my back.(story is in the video thread posted it in the wrong thread).

HundertzehnGustav · 01-12-07, 04:12 AM

i fiddled with the gwx sensors... and am pleased with the results...

so i take it i put it on the web for people to take?

dougandtoni · 01-12-07, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by HundertzehnGustav

i fiddled with the gwx sensors... and am pleased with the results...

so i take it i put it on the web for people to take?

Yes I would be interested

01-11-07, 11:19 PM	#1
tmdgm Engineer Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 219 Downloads: 18 Uploads: 0	GWX - How to tune down destroyers? Is there a way to tune down destroyers with GWX? When a destroyer spots me from 8000 meters, tracks me and sinks me at silent running, IN 1939!!!! :rotfl:, doesn't sound much like the history books. 1943 and later, probably. Anyhoo, just wondering.

01-11-07, 11:20 PM	#2
Iron Budokan Sea Lord Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 1,778 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	Nope, you just have to learn to take it up the *** without soap like the rest of us.:rotfl: __________________ "You will take on England wherever you find her ships, and you will break her power at sea." --Iron Coffins, Herbert A. Werner http://kennethmarkhoover.com

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melnibonian Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Reading UK Posts: 3,473 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	Problems with DDs do not occur in 1939, but later in the war. After 1943 evading a DD is a real challenge. Early in the war things are sort of OK and if you're a bit careful you can avoid them without a real problem. Later though.......... __________________ http://www.thegreywolves.com/ http://wolvesatwar.com/ Download GWX and other goodies: http://hosted.filefront.com/melnibonian

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HundertzehnGustav Sea Lord Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Lux, betw. G, B and F Posts: 1,898 Downloads: 66 Uploads: 0	i fiddled with the gwx sensors... and am pleased with the results... so i take it i put it on the web for people to take? __________________ In conclusion: SH3 is the shizzle, yo. -Frau Kaleun Another negative about using your deck gun is that you are definately DETECTED, which has long term effects on your relationship with aircraft. -snestorm

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01-12-07, 06:45 AM	#5
Kumando Commodore Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Portugal Posts: 639 Downloads: 283 Uploads: 0	I dont seem to find any problems with destroyers in GWX you people claim, im in 1939, i did my first patrol had many encounters with destroyers and only one managed to damage my aft torpedo tubes, i could evade all the others running silent, deep whean i had the chance and always changing course for not being predictable.I had no difficulties at all and im a newbie player, maybe as the years go by this will change.

01-12-07, 03:02 AM	#12
cobalt Commander Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 440 Downloads: 21 Uploads: 0	quick question in gwx late war, does the asdic used by the allies get stronger and ping deeper?

01-12-07, 04:07 AM	#13
andy_311 The Old Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Oldham, Lancs,England Posts: 1,312 Downloads: 82 Uploads: 0	Trust me come late 44-45 you raise that periscope just an inch and your stealth meter goes redder than a beetroot.I had 7 Fletchers on my back last night,and they wern't very happy to see me,then a bit later I had anouther 7 on my back.(story is in the video thread posted it in the wrong thread).