Why no Kaibokans?

Flaskegaard · 01-21-13, 02:27 PM

Ok, I am running SH4 1.4 with TMO 1.7.9, and I noticed the KAIBOKAN ESCORT(S) could not detect me. I was playing the BORNEO CONVOY mission with a Japanese Minekaze Destroyer in front of the convoy and two Kaibokan Escorts (Evarts DE) on the flanks. During my approach and attack, I was detected by the Minekaze, but not the Kaibokans. Even when the Minekaze depth charged where he thought I was, the Kaibokans didn't even come over to assist. They just sailed in circles. So, I replaced the Minekaze with another Kaibokan, then re-played the scenario. None of the three Kaibokans pinged me at all. While at periscope depth, one sailed down my port side at less than 50 feet and didn't detect or ping me. I then replaced the Kaibokans with all Minekazes and got detected and attacked by all three. I compared the COKaibokan.SNS file with the DDMinekaze.SNS file, and they were the same. I tried FUBUKI, SHIRATSUYU, and ASASHIO destroyers. I was detected and attacked by each type of destroyer and had to use evasion tactics to escape. With all Kaibokans, I stayed at periscope depth and have yet to be pinged, let alone depth charged. I am currently digging thru the game files to find anything that might fix the problem. It appears the .SNS files only work with generic Japanese ships. If anyone else finds an answer or fix, please post.

01-21-13, 02:27 PM	#8
Flaskegaard Medic Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Washington State, USA Posts: 159 Downloads: 888 Uploads: 0	Ok, I am running SH4 1.4 with TMO 1.7.9, and I noticed the KAIBOKAN ESCORT(S) could not detect me. I was playing the BORNEO CONVOY mission with a Japanese Minekaze Destroyer in front of the convoy and two Kaibokan Escorts (Evarts DE) on the flanks. During my approach and attack, I was detected by the Minekaze, but not the Kaibokans. Even when the Minekaze depth charged where he thought I was, the Kaibokans didn't even come over to assist. They just sailed in circles. So, I replaced the Minekaze with another Kaibokan, then re-played the scenario. None of the three Kaibokans pinged me at all. While at periscope depth, one sailed down my port side at less than 50 feet and didn't detect or ping me. I then replaced the Kaibokans with all Minekazes and got detected and attacked by all three. I compared the COKaibokan.SNS file with the DDMinekaze.SNS file, and they were the same. I tried FUBUKI, SHIRATSUYU, and ASASHIO destroyers. I was detected and attacked by each type of destroyer and had to use evasion tactics to escape. With all Kaibokans, I stayed at periscope depth and have yet to be pinged, let alone depth charged. I am currently digging thru the game files to find anything that might fix the problem. It appears the .SNS files only work with generic Japanese ships. If anyone else finds an answer or fix, please post.