another noob question

Admiral8Q · 05-21-10, 11:23 PM

You have to tough it out at the start of the war. After about 3 or 4 successful patrols they will usually offer you a new boat

rein1705 · 05-23-10, 03:27 AM

download the mid war conning tower mod. the old S-18's could still dish it out my friend. it's just harder. I'm currently using the S-36 in 1942

Keelbuster · 05-23-10, 04:11 AM

Well, based on a radio report you only usually have information on an area where they are expected to be. If they are travelling SSW, that defines a large cone covering the area from S to SW. This can be a very large area, especially if the intercept point is far away. Secondly, I find that in SH4 (with TMO), convoys and TFs zig very often. They change course constantly, and while they might have their overall destination constant, the way they get there can be very complicated. It takes a lot of luck to actually detect and close with them. Radar can _really_ help with this. Finally, I would never just sit and wait for the intercept, rather, patrol a grid over where you expect them to be, and do so at ahead full, so that you cover the search grid as fast as possible and increase the chance of an intercept.

cptroyce · 05-24-10, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Keelbuster

Well, based on a radio report you only usually have information on an area where they are expected to be. If they are travelling SSW, that defines a large cone covering the area from S to SW. This can be a very large area, especially if the intercept point is far away. Secondly, I find that in SH4 (with TMO), convoys and TFs zig very often. They change course constantly, and while they might have their overall destination constant, the way they get there can be very complicated. It takes a lot of luck to actually detect and close with them. Radar can _really_ help with this. Finally, I would never just sit and wait for the intercept, rather, patrol a grid over where you expect them to be, and do so at ahead full, so that you cover the search grid as fast as possible and increase the chance of an intercept.

KB- As a noobie also, I found your post helpfull as well..it seems logical and obvious..but only after it's pointed out.

Royce

nappy · 05-23-10, 04:13 AM

it is now september 1942, and although i havent been able to buy a single upgrade for my S boat, i have managed to sink about 40.000 tons of cargo ships...kinda proud actually. on my last mission i even managed to sink 3 cargo ships

nappu

rein1705 · 05-23-10, 02:09 PM

Most impressive. Way to go, win one for the S-Boat skippers out there like me.

Admiral8Q · 05-23-10, 03:28 PM

Well done Nappy! What realism are you playing on?

nappy · 05-24-10, 04:35 AM

hmm...somewhere around 85%

i have external view on for the beautifull graphics.
dud torpedoes turned off
map contacts turned on.

im expecting to reverse all these settings on my next campaign with 100% realism

nappy

Admiral8Q · 05-24-10, 04:50 AM

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Originally Posted by nappy

hmm...somewhere around 85%

i have external view on for the beautifull graphics.
dud torpedoes turned off
map contacts turned on.

im expecting to reverse all these settings on my next campaign with 100% realism

nappy

I prefere a game that is fun. I have map contacts on, cam of course, the pics I get! Dud torps on, that's why I take the Mark 10's

05-21-10, 11:23 PM	#1
Admiral8Q Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Prince Edward Island, Canada Posts: 1,077 Downloads: 24 Uploads: 0	You have to tough it out at the start of the war. After about 3 or 4 successful patrols they will usually offer you a new boat __________________

05-23-10, 03:27 AM	#2
rein1705 Samurai Navy Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: somewhere in the Past. Posts: 582 Downloads: 541 Uploads: 0	download the mid war conning tower mod. the old S-18's could still dish it out my friend. it's just harder. I'm currently using the S-36 in 1942 __________________ "Diesel Pig" Not so long ago...

05-23-10, 04:11 AM	#3
Keelbuster Ace of the Deep Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: BA 72 Posts: 1,092 Downloads: 43 Uploads: 0	Well, based on a radio report you only usually have information on an area where they are expected to be. If they are travelling SSW, that defines a large cone covering the area from S to SW. This can be a very large area, especially if the intercept point is far away. Secondly, I find that in SH4 (with TMO), convoys and TFs zig very often. They change course constantly, and while they might have their overall destination constant, the way they get there can be very complicated. It takes a lot of luck to actually detect and close with them. Radar can _really_ help with this. Finally, I would never just sit and wait for the intercept, rather, patrol a grid over where you expect them to be, and do so at ahead full, so that you cover the search grid as fast as possible and increase the chance of an intercept. __________________

05-23-10, 02:09 PM	#6
rein1705 Samurai Navy Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: somewhere in the Past. Posts: 582 Downloads: 541 Uploads: 0	Most impressive. Way to go, win one for the S-Boat skippers out there like me. __________________ "Diesel Pig" Not so long ago...

05-23-10, 03:28 PM	#7
Admiral8Q Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Prince Edward Island, Canada Posts: 1,077 Downloads: 24 Uploads: 0	Well done Nappy! What realism are you playing on? __________________

05-23-10, 04:13 AM	#5
nappy Helmsman Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 101 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	it is now september 1942, and although i havent been able to buy a single upgrade for my S boat, i have managed to sink about 40.000 tons of cargo ships...kinda proud actually. on my last mission i even managed to sink 3 cargo ships nappu

05-24-10, 04:35 AM	#8
nappy Helmsman Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 101 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	hmm...somewhere around 85% i have external view on for the beautifull graphics. dud torpedoes turned off map contacts turned on. im expecting to reverse all these settings on my next campaign with 100% realism nappy