WTF??? He knew I was there!!

rb4door · 04-20-07, 07:59 PM

its possible the escort was just performing a standard zig zag pattern infront of the convoy, it hadnt detected you, and its zig zag just coincidentally at the time meant he was headed straight for you.

I've had this happen to me before aswell when approaching to intercept a convoy. It is very un-nerving. But if you'd done it right, and got in there silent - just watch and see what he does, more than likely he will turn off at some point and start heading across the front of the convoy again at the opposite angle.

There are 2 other things that negate the above however =

a) he hadnt heard but was headed for you and has NOW heard you, or
b) he did hear you on your approach

This is what makes intercepting convoys so fun in GWX - it is like playing with fire hehe

GoldenRivet · 04-20-07, 08:02 PM

What year?

might have had radar.

If it is early in the war he probably got lucky on a standard zig zag search pattern.

the lead, rear, and side escorts are known to break away and go a couple of miles away from the convoy in long zig zags hoping to catch a u-boat coming.

ddiplock · 04-20-07, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by GoldenRivet

What year?

might have had radar.

If it is early in the war he probably got lucky on a standard zig zag search pattern.

the lead, rear, and side escorts are known to break away and go a couple of miles away from the convoy in long zig zags hoping to catch a u-boat coming.

It was Feb 1940, and I was running on the surface at flank speed

Kpt. Lehmann · 04-20-07, 08:15 PM

When you hit flank... you awoke the DD's hydrophone man...

I imagine this was followed by "BATTLESTATIONS!!!" in a matter of seconds.

Had you kept at 2 kts or less... He might not have heard you.

Editing... didn't realize you were surfaced.... brb

Kpt. Lehmann · 04-20-07, 08:21 PM

You have to place yourself in the shoes of the spotter. If you are sitting still... you are less noticeable... part of the background.

Now when you kick it to flank speed and start spraying wake and wave everywhere... suddenly he sees you.

Also, your aspect angle to the spotter comes into play here. Bow or stern pointing at the spotter leaves him with less to spot... Side-on... you are much easier to spot.

Read the GWX manual: Reference to gunnery and appendix C.

I'm not just saying that to shine you on... It's really good stuff.

Convoys should be tough to crack... even in early war it shouldn't be as easy as just charging in.

04-20-07, 08:15 PM	#4
Kpt. Lehmann GWX Project Director Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: The Republic of Texas Posts: 6,994 Downloads: 124 Uploads: 0	When you hit flank... you awoke the DD's hydrophone man... I imagine this was followed by "BATTLESTATIONS!!!" in a matter of seconds. Had you kept at 2 kts or less... He might not have heard you. Editing... didn't realize you were surfaced.... brb __________________ www.thegreywolves.com All you need is good men. - Heinrich Lehmann-Willenbrock

04-20-07, 08:21 PM	#5
Kpt. Lehmann GWX Project Director Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: The Republic of Texas Posts: 6,994 Downloads: 124 Uploads: 0	You have to place yourself in the shoes of the spotter. If you are sitting still... you are less noticeable... part of the background. Now when you kick it to flank speed and start spraying wake and wave everywhere... suddenly he sees you. Also, your aspect angle to the spotter comes into play here. Bow or stern pointing at the spotter leaves him with less to spot... Side-on... you are much easier to spot. Read the GWX manual: Reference to gunnery and appendix C. I'm not just saying that to shine you on... It's really good stuff. Convoys should be tough to crack... even in early war it shouldn't be as easy as just charging in. __________________ www.thegreywolves.com All you need is good men. - Heinrich Lehmann-Willenbrock

04-20-07, 07:59 PM	#1
rb4door Machinist's Mate Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: St Naz Posts: 129 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	its possible the escort was just performing a standard zig zag pattern infront of the convoy, it hadnt detected you, and its zig zag just coincidentally at the time meant he was headed straight for you. I've had this happen to me before aswell when approaching to intercept a convoy. It is very un-nerving. But if you'd done it right, and got in there silent - just watch and see what he does, more than likely he will turn off at some point and start heading across the front of the convoy again at the opposite angle. There are 2 other things that negate the above however = a) he hadnt heard but was headed for you and has NOW heard you, or b) he did hear you on your approach This is what makes intercepting convoys so fun in GWX - it is like playing with fire hehe

04-20-07, 08:02 PM	#2
GoldenRivet Subsim Aviator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 8,726 Downloads: 146 Uploads: 0	What year? might have had radar. If it is early in the war he probably got lucky on a standard zig zag search pattern. the lead, rear, and side escorts are known to break away and go a couple of miles away from the convoy in long zig zags hoping to catch a u-boat coming.