too easy to escape destroyers in sh4

[Torplexed]

Originally Posted by Joonatanr

In sh3 one had to use all of one's capabilities to evade destroyers and sometimes even that wasn't enough. In sh4 silent running and 50 meters of depth are enough to make a sub invincible from anything.

The Japanese were never as formidable as the Allies in the ASW department. Destroyers and escorts working alone accounted for 16 of the US subs lost. Those working in concert with aircraft were involved in 22 of the total 42 US subs lost to enemy forces. That's in contrast to the nearly 800 U-boats lost in the Atlantic to enemy action alone. Except for the overwhelming number of planes it throws at you the stock game is somewhat realistic in that regard.

[Armistead]

You need at least patch 1.4, better buy the Uboat addition and patch to 1.5.

The escorts even at hard settings are pushovers in stock. Load TMO, they act more reasonable, but you need 1.5 for TMO 2.1 which makes the game more realistic.

The other issue is crew ratings. I've set most of my escorts to veteran and elite...They're simply killers if you make mistakes.

Playing stock is nothing but arcade play. There is a version of TMO for 1.4, so you could use that if you don't want 1.5.

[Anthony W.]

Originally Posted by Armistead

You need at least patch 1.4, better buy the Uboat addition and patch to 1.5.

The escorts even at hard settings are pushovers in stock. Load TMO, they act more reasonable, but you need 1.5 for TMO 2.1 which makes the game more realistic.

The other issue is crew ratings. I've set most of my escorts to veteran and elite...They're simply killers if you make mistakes.

Playing stock is nothing but arcade play. There is a version of TMO for 1.4, so you could use that if you don't want 1.5.

1.5 is the best gaming money I've ever spent. Save for the 4gb of RAM I bought to run at some sweet settings