escort AI: a user's guide

[elanaiba]

Originally Posted by Dowly

ASDIC range is fixed, it doesn't get smaller or larger. It is the passive hydrophone sweep range that get's smaller and larger.

ASDIC range is not fixed, its dependent on the speed of the platform (destroyer). Also note early models have a minimum range, dependent on how deep you are. This is harder to see considering that when you go down... you lose visual contact with the DD and its representation on the map.

ASDIC is also dependent on the aspect of the target. Just as with visual, you want to have the smaller section pointed at the guy pinging for you.

Much of what you're seeing is just a visual form of what has always been in Silent Hunter (3-4). If you remember in Silent Service II (or was it SH1?) you would get tips on how far your periscope or broadside can be seen in the current light conditions. SH5 just shows you the same in an easier to understand/use form.

Bilge_Rat: No worries, I just wanted to clarify. I'll get back to you on your question