Torpedo effectiveness

[desirableroasted]

Originally Posted by CherryHarbey

Sorry if I'm being really thick but are you saying that the torpedoes running deeper than set is modelled in GWX (as well as the early detonations of magnetic pistols). If so when in GWX do they start running as set.
Thanks.

I second your thickness and raise you.

Jim, does GWX try to model the depth-keeping problem of electric torpedoes, or the unreliability of the magnetic pistols on all types of fish? Or both?

I have to say, except in choppy water over long distance, my magnetics are working just as they should, with the occasional stray.

[Jimbuna]

Originally Posted by CherryHarbey

Sorry if I'm being really thick but are you saying that the torpedoes running deeper than set is modelled in GWX (as well as the early detonations of magnetic pistols). If so when in GWX do they start running as set.
Thanks.

No, GWX does not model or cause any erratic torpedo behaviour.

Choosing the 'dud torpedo' option allows the game (SH3) to apply a rondomisation factor for duds and prematures.

Originally Posted by desirableroasted

I second your thickness and raise you.

Jim, does GWX try to model the depth-keeping problem of electric torpedoes, or the unreliability of the magnetic pistols on all types of fish? Or both?

I have to say, except in choppy water over long distance, my magnetics are working just as they should, with the occasional stray.

Please see above.

[CherryHarbey]

Thanks for the clarification. I guess my main problem with magnetic pistols was setting them to run too shallow (thinking that they would run deeper) and so hitting the curved section of the bottom of the hull rather than passing under it.
I'll try again with magnetics set a the correct depth.
Thanks again.

[frau kaleun]

Originally Posted by CherryHarbey

Thanks for the clarification. I guess my main problem with magnetic pistols was setting them to run too shallow (thinking that they would run deeper) and so hitting the curved section of the bottom of the hull rather than passing under it.

I don't think this would matter with magnetics - only impacts. With an eel set to detonate on impact, the angle of impact is crucial - that's why the AOB is so important, as well as making sure the eel doesn't hit too far down on the curvature of the hull.

My understanding of magnetics is that they only need to come close enough to the hull to be within the electromagnetic field generated by it. If that happens, they go boom (unless the eel is a total dud). Whether they hit the ship or not, and where any such impact takes place, shouldn't matter. (Someone please correct me if I'm wrong.)

I typically set magnetics to run within 1 meter below the ship's listed draft, but if I have any doubts about getting it close enough under the keel (due to the sea state, for instance) I'll set it for 1-2 meters above the listed draft. I've never had one hit and slide off without detonating regardless of where it makes impact. If it's close enough to make impact, it's inside the E/M field and unless it's a complete dud the detonation is already a done deal IME.

That said, obviously the farther down on the hull you can punch your hole, the more likely you are to cause fatal damage. Blowing out a hole straight upwards from directly underneath the keel is optimal, but if I have any doubts I'd rather get a good hit 1-2 meters above that than nothing at all.

[BulSoldier]

Actually if a magnetic hits a ship (directly ) and doesnt explode it doesnt matter how long it will stay near the ship, it wont detonate.

[Jimbuna]

Originally Posted by CherryHarbey

Thanks for the clarification. I guess my main problem with magnetic pistols was setting them to run too shallow (thinking that they would run deeper) and so hitting the curved section of the bottom of the hull rather than passing under it.
I'll try again with magnetics set a the correct depth.
Thanks again.

You could also experiment....set a magnetic at 1 or 2 metres