How effective are CM's?

[Captain Nemo]

Originally Posted by Dr.Sid

Best tactic is still the same: avoid being shoot at. And when it happens, clear the area before the torpedo is there.

Thanks for the replies and advice. I agree, Dr Sid, prevention is better than cure. Although I must admit I did enjoy trying to outwit that torpedo.

Nemo

[Madman_GNSF]

Whenever I have active torps on me - I change depth to just above the layer - or go shallow. When the pinging gets intense, I drop 3 CM's wait a few seconds then turn hard 90 degree's away and change depth to 9999 feet. This make my boat dive very fast. I have used this tactic a lot and it works i would say 95% of the time. (remember to change depth back to 1900 or so..lol)

Also, in single player I fire torpedo's at myself for testing. I confirmed this tactic works very well after watching my own torps go after the CM's and not me.

The only time i have trouble is against an experienced diver who turns the torpedo around. The Computer can't do this.

When this happens I just keep going back and fourth reusing the same CM's.

LT Madman TF74
GNSF

[Captain Sub]

special forces are the most effective CM's btw.

[Molon Labe]

Originally Posted by Captain Sub

special forces are the most effective CM's btw.

Does anyone know if "the Hitman" is off for a week?
Because I really, really, want to go there.
But I know I shouldn't.

[Enigma]

Does anyone know if "the Hitman" is off for a week?
Because I really, really, want to go there.
But I know I shouldn't.

I'm lost.

However, I've found that turning my boat to the complete opposite direction of the incoming torpedo, going to flank speed, andf going deep works. As soon as your tail is turned, relase a set of CM's. Run at speed for a while., then make a 90 degree turn and listen. She still coming? Back 90 degrees to where you were, flank, CM's...repeat. Works well for me.

[Captain Nemo]

Originally Posted by Madman_GNSF

Whenever I have active torps on me - I change depth to just above the layer - or go shallow.

In my case there was no layer to hide behind, I'd already checked. The problem with going shallow at high speed is that you cavitate but I suppose if they are active torps that are in pursuit this won't be an issue unless someone else is out to get you as you will be very noisy and easy to detect.

Nemo

[Madman_GNSF]

Originally Posted by Captain Nemo

In my case there was no layer to hide behind, I'd already checked. The problem with going shallow at high speed is that you cavitate but I suppose if they are active torps that are in pursuit this won't be an issue unless someone else is out to get you as you will be very noisy and easy to detect.

Nemo

True. Well the idea is to give yourself room to manouver. You can start this manouver from deep then go shallow. If there is a layer I prefer to use that. Also I dont mind cavitating if the torpedo's already has me acquired.

LT Madman TF74
GNSF