Where are the locations for the battles? (RSRD?)

[Armistead]

Originally Posted by Roger Dodger

I'm not sure how RSRDC handles fleet positions. In other words, do the fleets start at their actual starting ports, and sail all the way to the battle, or do they suddenly 'appear' at the battle position at the correct time/date. If the latter, they won't show up if you are closer than about 20 miles to the battle location when they are supposed to generate.


Good hunting!

The fleets do start at port and sail to the battle and return to port in the majority of cases.

[Fifi]

That's interesting reading about RSRDC historical fleet we may encounter...but what about single merchants, if i may ask?
Hoping they are still working!

EDIT: never mind...had the answer in other thread with Armistead...

[Armistead]

The good thing about RSRD and battles, if you study up enough, you can decide better ambush points to intercept TF. Most look just in the area of the battle itself, sometimes it's better to intercept it leaving port or in a narrow strait, etc..

Course, many enjoy being in the actual battle as often many planes are involved, surface battle, etc.

[merc4ulfate]

That ambush tactic is what I did off the coast of San Cristobal, May 5th 1942 ... I got one of two carriers and evaded the escorts.

[Roger Dodger]

Originally Posted by Armistead

The fleets do start at port and sail to the battle and return to port in the majority of cases.

Now, THAT is nice to know. Especially for the Battle of Layte Gulf. Of course, it could be considered 'cheating' to know exactly where and when the IJN will be.

[fireftr18]

Originally Posted by Roger Dodger

Now, THAT is nice to know. Especially for the Battle of Layte Gulf. Of course, it could be considered 'cheating' to know exactly where and when the IJN will be.

Not really. We had patrols out all the time looking for task forces.

[Roger Dodger]

Originally Posted by fireftr18

Not really. We had patrols out all the time looking for task forces.

Should I report the TF contact first, then try for an attack, or vice versa?

Generally, you have to get close enough, like 7000 yds or so, before you can ID the group and send a contact report. Could be pretty exciting if you're spotted, or they pick up your radio signal. Which is most important - report or attack?

Unknown at the time, the Japanese had VERY good optics.

[Armistead]

Originally Posted by Roger Dodger

Should I report the TF contact first, then try for an attack, or vice versa?

Generally, you have to get close enough, like 7000 yds or so, before you can ID the group and send a contact report. Could be pretty exciting if you're spotted, or they pick up your radio signal. Which is most important - report or attack?

Unknown at the time, the Japanese had VERY good optics.

Depends on the mods you use. Usually, to report groups your crew has to get a visual on a ship in the group not an escort, can be difficult to do with TF or well escorted convoys.

[merc4ulfate]

Armistead ... if you take out a carrier or any ship of a TF in port or simply coming out of it on their way do you know if it will completely eliminate them from the battle or will they simply re-spawn at a given time to be at the battle in accordance to history?

[Armistead]

Originally Posted by merc4ulfate

Armistead ... if you take out a carrier or any ship of a TF in port or simply coming out of it on their way do you know if it will completely eliminate them from the battle or will they simply re-spawn at a given time to be at the battle in accordance to history?

If you totally lose contact with the group and make contact with it again, any ships sunk should reappear. However, there may be a time limit attached to it, because I know I've lost contact, regained it, but not by much and a ship sunk wouldn't be there.