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TorpX · 04-25-11, 05:05 PM

@ArgusAeducan:

Welcome aboard!

If you are too close, the torpedos will not arm. I cannot give you any advice for auto targeting as I play manual only.

No WWII boat could go to 1000 meters; at least they could not and return to the surface. Some, perhaps got down to 600 ft. or so, but this was rare.

I'm guessing that you are playing stock. Most SH4 fans use the 1.5 version and one of the mega-mods. You can read the posts and make up your own mind.

Good Luck.

magic452 · 04-25-11, 05:57 PM

The most common reason for misses playing stock and auto targeting is failure to open the torpedo tube doors BEFORE you shoot. Use the Q key to open all your doors first.

Next most common is range, either too long or too short.
Allow at least 450 meters arming distance as mentioned earlier. Try for ranges between that and 1500 meters, any longer the target will see the torpedo wake in good weather. Bad weather and night time are your friends for long range shoots. Escort destroyers are very hard to hit as they see the torpedoes much earlier than merchants and also are much more maneuverable. For a long and healthy career avoid DDs as much as possible. Bad weather also helps you evade the escorts.

If you're playing the standard V1.4 as suggested get the U boat Missions expansion that is V1.5 and improves the Fleetboat game a great deal and adds some U boat action.

This game is a strategy game more than a shoot em up so keep that in mind and with a little practice you can have some success. Take your time and set up good shots, wait for dark or heavy weather. Once you start planing out a good attack and sink some ships I think you'll enjoy the game. As far as very deep diving goes it is not all that necessary in stock as the escorts are pretty easy to evade. Silent running and very slow speed will most often get the job done. Just takes practice.

Read the sub simmers Bag of Tricks thread by Rockin Robbins and you'll pick up a lot of good information.

Welcome aboard mate

and apparently your English ain't so bad after all.

You have questions we have answers, so ask away

Magic

Anthony W. · 04-25-11, 09:02 PM

Yeah - and there isn't much need to dive deep - ever.

Usually about 100 feet down and I can get away

If there are 3 or 4 really tenacious destroyers, I might have to go to maximum depth and take evasive maneuvers. Usually a few reverse turns and decoy launches gets it done so I can sneak into the middle of the convoy and launch an attack.

And keep in mind that there is a maximum depth for torpedo launches

Stealhead · 04-25-11, 10:34 PM

I believe that some of the ships draft data in stock was incorrect and they never fixed it so he may be fired at one of the ships that has incorrect data for its draft.

ArgusAeducan you may want to check out the mods section for sure most of what you seek is there.

04-25-11, 05:05 PM	#1
TorpX Silent Hunter Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 3,975 Downloads: 153 Uploads: 11	@ArgusAeducan: Welcome aboard! If you are too close, the torpedos will not arm. I cannot give you any advice for auto targeting as I play manual only. No WWII boat could go to 1000 meters; at least they could not and return to the surface. Some, perhaps got down to 600 ft. or so, but this was rare. I'm guessing that you are playing stock. Most SH4 fans use the 1.5 version and one of the mega-mods. You can read the posts and make up your own mind. Good Luck.

04-25-11, 05:57 PM	#2
magic452 Sea Lord Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Reno Nevada USA Posts: 1,860 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	The most common reason for misses playing stock and auto targeting is failure to open the torpedo tube doors BEFORE you shoot. Use the Q key to open all your doors first. Next most common is range, either too long or too short. Allow at least 450 meters arming distance as mentioned earlier. Try for ranges between that and 1500 meters, any longer the target will see the torpedo wake in good weather. Bad weather and night time are your friends for long range shoots. Escort destroyers are very hard to hit as they see the torpedoes much earlier than merchants and also are much more maneuverable. For a long and healthy career avoid DDs as much as possible. Bad weather also helps you evade the escorts. If you're playing the standard V1.4 as suggested get the U boat Missions expansion that is V1.5 and improves the Fleetboat game a great deal and adds some U boat action. This game is a strategy game more than a shoot em up so keep that in mind and with a little practice you can have some success. Take your time and set up good shots, wait for dark or heavy weather. Once you start planing out a good attack and sink some ships I think you'll enjoy the game. As far as very deep diving goes it is not all that necessary in stock as the escorts are pretty easy to evade. Silent running and very slow speed will most often get the job done. Just takes practice. Read the sub simmers Bag of Tricks thread by Rockin Robbins and you'll pick up a lot of good information. Welcome aboard mate and apparently your English ain't so bad after all. You have questions we have answers, so ask away Magic __________________ Reported lost 11 Feb. 1942 Signature by depthtok33l

04-25-11, 09:02 PM	#3
Anthony W. Grey Wolf Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Central Indiana Posts: 850 Downloads: 130 Uploads: 0	Yeah - and there isn't much need to dive deep - ever. Usually about 100 feet down and I can get away If there are 3 or 4 really tenacious destroyers, I might have to go to maximum depth and take evasive maneuvers. Usually a few reverse turns and decoy launches gets it done so I can sneak into the middle of the convoy and launch an attack. And keep in mind that there is a maximum depth for torpedo launches __________________ Sunken Mustangs Proud Ford Mustang owner "Damn the torpedoes! Full speed ahead!" - Admiral David Farragut Run silent - run deep - keep the baffles clear - targets front and center. Private pilot and history buff

04-25-11, 10:34 PM	#4
Stealhead Navy Seal Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 5,421 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	I believe that some of the ships draft data in stock was incorrect and they never fixed it so he may be fired at one of the ships that has incorrect data for its draft. ArgusAeducan you may want to check out the mods section for sure most of what you seek is there.