Escorts give up too easily

PappyCain · 05-24-10, 06:45 PM

Yes, in '39 they will give up but after that, they become very aggressive with new tactics and technology. I have had up to 9 real time hours escaping (that is a real challenge the game offers, white knuckle to be sure). I have used a 7 degree to starboard circle and to good results when an escort or two leaves it's convoy to hunt me. Then when they fade back to their herd I head in the opposite direction (rigged for silence) until I am all clear. BTW I go deep and keep a good eye on the depth gauge and activate pumps if I must. Minor hull damage is to be avoided in this gambit as you will crush sooner. Good fun and rewarding to make a clean get-away with boat intact and the crew singing and that fresh air when surfaced is cold and clean!!!

05-24-10, 06:45 PM	#9
PappyCain Samurai Navy Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: on the Atlantic Ocean Posts: 559 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Yes, in '39 they will give up but after that, they become very aggressive with new tactics and technology. I have had up to 9 real time hours escaping (that is a real challenge the game offers, white knuckle to be sure). I have used a 7 degree to starboard circle and to good results when an escort or two leaves it's convoy to hunt me. Then when they fade back to their herd I head in the opposite direction (rigged for silence) until I am all clear. BTW I go deep and keep a good eye on the depth gauge and activate pumps if I must. Minor hull damage is to be avoided in this gambit as you will crush sooner. Good fun and rewarding to make a clean get-away with boat intact and the crew singing and that fresh air when surfaced is cold and clean!!! __________________ DID, no cheats, no shortcuts, no non-historic equipment deviations. Boat and crew safety is integral with my immersion style! Follow the historic events during your patrol: http://www.uboat.net/today.html