RSRDC and Historic Accuracy - Page 2

Soundman · 04-30-08, 11:54 AM

Hehe, sounds like fun, thanks for the heads up, ecspecially about the capital ships having radar. I wouldn't have suspected that.

Even though you guys came across the U.S. fleet, it still must have been a nice view anyway.

AVGWarhawk · 04-30-08, 11:54 AM

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The thing with RSRD is Lurker has created something very similar to what was experienced on patrols during WW2. Days upon days of nothing; then you find what you came out to find. It sort of makes you very aggressive to get a sinking! Sure, it would seem to be a cheat of sorts if you know when a major battle will take place and attempt to make it, but, as much as I have played with this mod, I have yet to be remotely close. You do get reports and with any luck, you are around to attempt a intercept. Rest assured, the ships are there to sink. Just have to find them. A successful patrol is bagging 2-3 vessels. Do this over a course of 5-6 patrols and you will move up to new construction. Most importantly, complete the assigned patrol area. I will not say that RSRD will frustrate you. It will...just as frustrated as the skipper and crews who patrolled for days and had nothing to show for it. Then, out of nowhere, your watch sees a vessel or vessels and all hell breaks loose.

On the contrary, I don't feel frustrated, I like the realism. It would become quite boring if targets were constantly popping up. The hunt is what keeps things interesting. And, I agree with you Warhawk, that the anticipation makes the sinkings more fulfilling. I am having good luck finding the merchants, I'm just not finding them very challenging anymore, as most of them I have run accross are without escorts and my targeting has become quite superb (if I may say so

). That is why I'm hoping to run into some IJN units to get my heartbeat up a bit.

I like hunting the singletons. As far as not challenging, are you using TM or RFB with improved AI characteristics? RSRD changes campaign only and not AI reaction.

Soundman · 04-30-08, 11:57 AM

AVG, ...I'm running TMO and RSRDC. We'll see how my Task Force engagement goes tonite. If those boys give me a waxing, I may be happy to go back hunting the Merchants again!

tomoose · 04-30-08, 12:48 PM

I would agree with AVG, RSRD IMHO is great in that it is indeed frustrating as it was in RL. I do not go out on patrol looking specifically for IJN units or battles as my orders never state that. I go to my assigned patrol area and conduct my patrol and get frustrated when I don't see anything and my fuel is starting to get low and I'm forced to RTB.

This frustration makes the excitement at spotting smoke on the horizon or getting "ship spotted" yelled in my ear that much more enjoyable. I've had 3 patrols and bagged only one merchant so far and the satisfaction of spotting that merchant, closing then sinking was immense.

DavyJonesFootlocker · 05-01-08, 08:22 AM

I get jumpy during heavy fog conditions. I was running at standard speed during those conditions and suddenly about 200 yards and sailing opposite me were 2 DDs and 4 Light Cruisers. For some reason they didn't see me. My lookouts had detected them and from now on I'm carry extra boxer shorts for these close encounters.

Soundman · 05-01-08, 11:49 AM

UPDATE: Hehe, I gave them the waxing!

I first took out the lead DD using the Dick O'Kane method from about 1800 yds, this gave me some time to maneuver into a head on position on the second. The key here is to keep zero degrees on them and fire one tube just to the left of his bow and the other just right of the bow from about 800 yds. This leaves them almost no chance of escape and works for me almost every time. After sinking number two, I took out the third DD with the same "Down the Throat" method. I tend to believe a strong offense is best against these DD's. Take'm out before they have a chance to get on top of you.

MonTana_Prussian · 05-01-08, 01:04 PM

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UPDATE: Hehe, I gave them the waxing!

I first took out the lead DD using the Dick O'Kane method from about 1800 yds, this gave me some time to maneuver into a head on position on the second. The key here is to keep zero degrees on them and fire one tube just to the left of his bow and the other just right of the bow from about 800 yds. This leaves them almost no chance of escape and works for me almost every time. After sinking number two, I took out the third DD with the same "Down the Throat" method. I tend to believe a strong offense is best against these DD's. Take'm out before they have a chance to get on top of you.

I had to do something similar last night,but it was unplanned. Very bad weather,heavy seas,radar kept turning off,ran into a large convoy,and heading right at me at 1100 yards was a Fubuki DD,I fired 2 torps "Down the Throat" and killed him,then appearing just astern,at 800 yards was another Fubuki,heading away,he must not have seen me,so I gave that one an "Up the Kilt" spread,killed him too

Soundman · 05-01-08, 01:13 PM

Up the Kilt !:rotfl: Love it, way to go!

Sailor Steve · 05-01-08, 01:46 PM

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Up the Kilt !:rotfl: Love it, way to go!

Are you familiar with the phrase? It was a real one among US submariners, meaning straight at the stern; the opposite of "Down the throat."

Soundman · 05-01-08, 02:20 PM

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Up the Kilt !:rotfl: Love it, way to go!

Are you familiar with the phrase? It was a real one among US submariners, meaning straight at the stern; the opposite of "Down the throat."

I must admit I'm a little embarassed to say no, that's the first time I heard that.

Learn something new every day!

04-30-08, 12:48 PM	#19
tomoose Grey Wolf Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 930 Downloads: 23 Uploads: 0	RSRD I would agree with AVG, RSRD IMHO is great in that it is indeed frustrating as it was in RL. I do not go out on patrol looking specifically for IJN units or battles as my orders never state that. I go to my assigned patrol area and conduct my patrol and get frustrated when I don't see anything and my fuel is starting to get low and I'm forced to RTB. This frustration makes the excitement at spotting smoke on the horizon or getting "ship spotted" yelled in my ear that much more enjoyable. I've had 3 patrols and bagged only one merchant so far and the satisfaction of spotting that merchant, closing then sinking was immense.

05-01-08, 08:22 AM	#20
DavyJonesFootlocker The Old Man Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Stink Drunk in Trinidad Posts: 1,572 Downloads: 138 Uploads: 0	I get jumpy during heavy fog conditions. I was running at standard speed during those conditions and suddenly about 200 yards and sailing opposite me were 2 DDs and 4 Light Cruisers. For some reason they didn't see me. My lookouts had detected them and from now on I'm carry extra boxer shorts for these close encounters. __________________ "Silence means death. Stand on your feet. Inner fear your worst enemy."- Sepultura. My Silent Hunter 5 mantra is this......"Torpedo missed, sir!" A P-400 is a P-40 with a Zero after it. A proud member of the Wikipedia Haters Club

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04-30-08, 11:54 AM	#16
Soundman Commodore Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Orlando, Fl Posts: 617 Downloads: 60 Uploads: 0	Hehe, sounds like fun, thanks for the heads up, ecspecially about the capital ships having radar. I wouldn't have suspected that. Even though you guys came across the U.S. fleet, it still must have been a nice view anyway.

04-30-08, 11:57 AM	#18
Soundman Commodore Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Orlando, Fl Posts: 617 Downloads: 60 Uploads: 0	AVG, ...I'm running TMO and RSRDC. We'll see how my Task Force engagement goes tonite. If those boys give me a waxing, I may be happy to go back hunting the Merchants again!

05-01-08, 11:49 AM	#21
Soundman Commodore Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Orlando, Fl Posts: 617 Downloads: 60 Uploads: 0	UPDATE: Hehe, I gave them the waxing! I first took out the lead DD using the Dick O'Kane method from about 1800 yds, this gave me some time to maneuver into a head on position on the second. The key here is to keep zero degrees on them and fire one tube just to the left of his bow and the other just right of the bow from about 800 yds. This leaves them almost no chance of escape and works for me almost every time. After sinking number two, I took out the third DD with the same "Down the Throat" method. I tend to believe a strong offense is best against these DD's. Take'm out before they have a chance to get on top of you.

05-01-08, 01:13 PM	#23
Soundman Commodore Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Orlando, Fl Posts: 617 Downloads: 60 Uploads: 0	Up the Kilt !:rotfl: Love it, way to go!