What did I do wrong?

[ruskoz]

I just reinstall SH3 and updated it to current version as well as GW mod. I went on my 1st patrol, which was to go to east of the African coast. On my 4th or 5th night I submerged to do passive check for any contacts. I picked up contacts to my east and after keeping tabs on it I determined the convey was heading south at 7knots so I set my course to mirror it but keep it at my 7-8 o’clock. I got to about 5000-6000meters of my closest contact. After shadowing the convey for 5-6hrs one of my crew yells out we have been spotted. I wanted to ID it as freind or foe but before I know it, they were shotting at me. Do they engage any sub they spot?

Here is my issue. I could not see a thing but my spotters did. I’m playing with all real except I currently have the weapons officer active, just because I cant see poop at night. I was sitting in the dark playing. I’m not sure way this is but my nights are like "advance darkness". It’s really taking away from my sub simming!

What are my options?