GWX Surface attacks

Kaleun Cook · 04-13-07, 10:39 PM

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I noted as soon as started with forward speed and turned parallel to him (obviously creating a mech larger sillouette) he spotted me.

I had the same experiences. Also, the faster you go, the more likely you'll be spotted - which seems pretty authentic since in dark nights the boats mostly were discovered because of their white spray.

GoldenRivet · 04-13-07, 11:21 PM

I have been within 500 to 700 meters of a convoy, creeping on the surface at night at 2 knots without having to go decks awash. And there were several escorts about.

I was so close i let loose with a spread of 4 fish, and executed a crash dive - it was a gamble as to whether or not i would be under before the first hit.

The stern was still out of the water a bit when the first one hit, but it was only a few seconds after that i was on my way out of that place.

If your at high speed you will cut a large wake - i suppose thats what they spot.

XanderF · 04-13-07, 11:35 PM

Does "decks awash" actually effect your visibilty to the enemy? If so - WONDERFUL!

I actually snuck into Scapa that way, but didn't know if it helped me or not - it was just the only way to get by the sunken hulks without scraping bottom.

Kaleun Cook · 04-14-07, 02:50 AM

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Does "decks awash" actually effect your visibilty to the enemy?

It does.

Jimbuna · 04-14-07, 04:38 AM

I set my depth to 8 metres....but only find it useful on really dark nights

04-13-07, 11:35 PM	#3
XanderF Samurai Navy Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 554 Downloads: 14 Uploads: 0	Does "decks awash" actually effect your visibilty to the enemy? If so - WONDERFUL! I actually snuck into Scapa that way, but didn't know if it helped me or not - it was just the only way to get by the sunken hulks without scraping bottom. __________________

04-14-07, 04:38 AM	#5
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 191,272 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	I set my depth to 8 metres....but only find it useful on really dark nights __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

04-13-07, 11:21 PM	#2
GoldenRivet Subsim Aviator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 8,729 Downloads: 146 Uploads: 0	I have been within 500 to 700 meters of a convoy, creeping on the surface at night at 2 knots without having to go decks awash. And there were several escorts about. I was so close i let loose with a spread of 4 fish, and executed a crash dive - it was a gamble as to whether or not i would be under before the first hit. The stern was still out of the water a bit when the first one hit, but it was only a few seconds after that i was on my way out of that place. If your at high speed you will cut a large wake - i suppose thats what they spot.