Killing Destroyers !!!

kiwi_2005 · 11-28-06, 01:52 PM

In GW i dont even bother taking on a destroyer, i dive instead! In the stock game they use to be easy to take out, but now when i see one zigzagging towards me I dive deep!

Corsair · 11-28-06, 03:27 PM

I much prefer to save my precious torpedoes for big fat merchant ships...

The best destroyer is the one who never knew you were there.

Captain_AJ · 11-29-06, 09:38 AM

After a long patrol and 2 torps Left . Another des contact , This time it was one on one . So I put my bow right staright for him and waited until he started firing , I dived to 15 meters and made a hard left to port . I had My sonor guy give me updates . I made sure that My stern was at least 90 degress to his AoB of 90 . Des seem to correct but I had him at his 85 , and when he was about 1000 yrds away I took The shot . It hit him foward of the bow .. that slowed him down to 5 knts . I turned My bow at my last bering rasied up My periscope and launched My last toprpedo . BAmm it stopped him . HE WAS GOING DOWN !!!

So to all you kalens its not hard evern using Mods just Know Des seems to Not know were you are and when he pings .. Decoys help to get him away . Now If there are 3 tracking I dont attack .. I dive deep . Now today I have 12 Des kills . you are all are asking why des . Well In this last patrol no convoys and besides I was heding back to get resuplied and start a new patrol / I wonder if the guys are saying . when do we get to go home to st naziare ? . Well Iam a rough Killer capatain and hoping for the next big convoy !! than we go home !!

mookiemookie · 11-29-06, 11:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Corsair

I much prefer to save my precious torpedoes for big fat merchant ships...

The best destroyer is the one who never knew you were there.

Quoted for truth.

Let's see...1000 tons, or 10,000 tons. Hmm.... :hmm:

Stealth Hunter · 11-30-06, 05:09 PM

Sink whatever you can. It is vital that you destroy as many of your foes as possible.

wazawak · 12-01-06, 04:25 AM

I run at periscope depth directly away from them, then give them a steam stern shot at 400m when they're dead behind me

. Works every time. Sank 4 DDs last patrol, then gobbled up the fat tankers in the convoy.

Melonfish · 12-01-06, 10:55 AM

it was a steamy, but i wanted it to be a quick shot. i mean it was fair north atlantic seas, a bit choppy but a clear night. i think i'll use leccy's then. not sure about a stern shot, if i miss its 11 minutes until i can fire again, oh for acoustics! still its 1940, i must soldier on.
pete

Konovalov · 11-29-06, 11:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Corsair

I much prefer to save my precious torpedoes for big fat merchant ships...

The best destroyer is the one who never knew you were there.

Exactly.

11-29-06, 11:23 AM

When decoys are available I find DDs almost pointless. I set up a test where I had to reach a BB on the other side of a screen of 6 DDs - 3 set to expert and 3 set to vetran. A lot of near shots with DCs but the decoys got most of them going in silly circles. Only one looked for me and silent running and more well placed decoys took him off my tail. The BB was sunk and another round of decoys allowed my get away. Truth is after that I about quit the SH3 game for good. But I still play it from time to time.

IT IS JUST SO SAD that we never got to belly up to real DDs manned by real humans! SH4 better give us that soon after its release.

This is my wet dream, that some of you top modders find a way to insert SH3 U-boats into the SH4 game so that we can make a REAL multiplay!

bigboywooly · 11-29-06, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wave Skipper

When decoys are available I find DDs almost pointless. I set up a test where I had to reach a BB on the other side of a screen of 6 DDs - 3 set to expert and 3 set to vetran. A lot of near shots with DCs but the decoys got most of them going in silly circles. Only one looked for me and silent running and more well placed decoys took him off my tail. The BB was sunk and another round of decoys allowed my get away. Truth is after that I about quit the SH3 game for good. But I still play it from time to time.

IT IS JUST SO SAD that we never got to belly up to real DDs manned by real humans! SH4 better give us that soon after its release.

This is my wet dream, that some of you top modders find a way to insert SH3 U-boats into the SH4 game so that we can make a REAL multiplay!

What mods are you running WS ?
The stock DD are useless IMHO

Yattky · 11-29-06, 12:05 PM

I like bow shot as seen on "Run Silent Run Deep"!
When I suceed the action and a destroyer sinks breaking in two, I feel so good.

Jimbuna · 11-29-06, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wave Skipper

This is my wet dream, that some of you top modders find a way to insert SH3 U-boats into the SH4 game so that we can make a REAL multiplay!

Have you ever considered using the multiplay facility online ? Some of the beta testers are doing that at the moment with GWX and I can assure you it is an experience not to be missed

The Munster · 11-29-06, 05:38 PM

The cat and mouse stuff has always troubled me as I have sunk many Warships, especially Hunts by 'luring' them to chase me then sending off a stern shot when he's approx 425m away.
In reality, I cannot see the Hunt knowingly chasing a Sub staying on the same course in case of that eventuality ! If I was on the Brig of a Hunt and up the backside of a Sub, I'd be zigging, believe me, I'd be zigging !

11-28-06, 01:52 PM	#1
kiwi_2005 Eternal Patrol Join Date: May 2004 Location: Aeoteroa Posts: 7,382 Downloads: 223 Uploads: 1	In GW i dont even bother taking on a destroyer, i dive instead! In the stock game they use to be easy to take out, but now when i see one zigzagging towards me I dive deep! __________________ RIP kiwi_2005 Those who can't laugh at themselves leave the job to others.

11-28-06, 03:27 PM	#2
Corsair Ace of the Deep Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Toulouse France Posts: 1,140 Downloads: 51 Uploads: 0	I much prefer to save my precious torpedoes for big fat merchant ships... The best destroyer is the one who never knew you were there. __________________ NYGM 3.4A / Living SH3 V5.1 + SH3 Commander

11-29-06, 09:38 AM	#3
Captain_AJ Crusty Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: USA Posts: 649 Downloads: 334 Uploads: 0	Another One Bites The dust !! After a long patrol and 2 torps Left . Another des contact , This time it was one on one . So I put my bow right staright for him and waited until he started firing , I dived to 15 meters and made a hard left to port . I had My sonor guy give me updates . I made sure that My stern was at least 90 degress to his AoB of 90 . Des seem to correct but I had him at his 85 , and when he was about 1000 yrds away I took The shot . It hit him foward of the bow .. that slowed him down to 5 knts . I turned My bow at my last bering rasied up My periscope and launched My last toprpedo . BAmm it stopped him . HE WAS GOING DOWN !!! So to all you kalens its not hard evern using Mods just Know Des seems to Not know were you are and when he pings .. Decoys help to get him away . Now If there are 3 tracking I dont attack .. I dive deep . Now today I have 12 Des kills . you are all are asking why des . Well In this last patrol no convoys and besides I was heding back to get resuplied and start a new patrol / I wonder if the guys are saying . when do we get to go home to st naziare ? . Well Iam a rough Killer capatain and hoping for the next big convoy !! than we go home !! __________________ Captain AJ

11-29-06, 11:23 AM	#9
Wave Skipper Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	when decoys are available When decoys are available I find DDs almost pointless. I set up a test where I had to reach a BB on the other side of a screen of 6 DDs - 3 set to expert and 3 set to vetran. A lot of near shots with DCs but the decoys got most of them going in silly circles. Only one looked for me and silent running and more well placed decoys took him off my tail. The BB was sunk and another round of decoys allowed my get away. Truth is after that I about quit the SH3 game for good. But I still play it from time to time. IT IS JUST SO SAD that we never got to belly up to real DDs manned by real humans! SH4 better give us that soon after its release. This is my wet dream, that some of you top modders find a way to insert SH3 U-boats into the SH4 game so that we can make a REAL multiplay!

11-29-06, 12:05 PM	#11
Yattky Machinist's Mate Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Hyogo, Japan Posts: 124 Downloads: 248 Uploads: 0	I like bow shot as seen on "Run Silent Run Deep"! When I suceed the action and a destroyer sinks breaking in two, I feel so good. __________________

11-30-06, 05:09 PM	#5
Stealth Hunter Silent Hunter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Y'ha-Nthlei Posts: 4,262 Downloads: 19 Uploads: 0	Sink whatever you can. It is vital that you destroy as many of your foes as possible.

12-01-06, 04:25 AM	#6
wazawak Swabbie Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 12 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I run at periscope depth directly away from them, then give them a steam stern shot at 400m when they're dead behind me . Works every time. Sank 4 DDs last patrol, then gobbled up the fat tankers in the convoy.

12-01-06, 10:55 AM	#7
Melonfish XO Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Warrington, UK Posts: 417 Downloads: 106 Uploads: 0	it was a steamy, but i wanted it to be a quick shot. i mean it was fair north atlantic seas, a bit choppy but a clear night. i think i'll use leccy's then. not sure about a stern shot, if i miss its 11 minutes until i can fire again, oh for acoustics! still its 1940, i must soldier on. pete

11-29-06, 05:38 PM	#13
The Munster Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Deepest Dumbria Posts: 1,243 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	The cat and mouse stuff has always troubled me as I have sunk many Warships, especially Hunts by 'luring' them to chase me then sending off a stern shot when he's approx 425m away. In reality, I cannot see the Hunt knowingly chasing a Sub staying on the same course in case of that eventuality ! If I was on the Brig of a Hunt and up the backside of a Sub, I'd be zigging, believe me, I'd be zigging ! __________________ *GWX Team Member; Retired* GWX Home Page