Deck gun location preference - Page 3

Steeltrap · 08-11-07, 11:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frederf

I'm amazed folks consider the deck gun a viable weapon in any situation where folks are shooting back. If there are rounds incoming I'm scraping the bottom of the Marianas Trench.

Hence my comment about the totally unrealistic nature of the gun. The fact that people write about their 'preferred' means of attacking a DD with their deck gun shows how absurd the entire situation is.....

I'd like to se the sim changed such that a single hit by a shell of 4" or greater immediately renders your sub unable to dive until you've returned to base and had repairs. That would change things.

Fat Bhoy Tim · 08-12-07, 12:23 AM

Aft, because the only time I use it offensively is to destroy smaller/older vessels with little defensive weaponry. Otherwise it's purely defensive.

JSF · 08-12-07, 01:49 AM

I like and have both....Does anyone know how to switch between both mounts. The default seems to be the forward but I can't get switched to the aft mount.

Frederf · 08-12-07, 05:52 PM

It's in the "Trade renoun for cool stuff" screen where you get SD Improved Radar and Twin 20mm AA Gun, there might be an option to equip a deck gun (bow mount) or a deck gun (aft mount).

The real reason I have an aft mount deck gun is because the front mount deck gun is bugged for me right now and it removes the crew slots.

Also I'm confused why having 2 AA guns doesn't mean having 2 AA gun crews?

Fearless · 08-12-07, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frederf

It's in the "Trade renoun for cool stuff" screen where you get SD Improved Radar and Twin 20mm AA Gun, there might be an option to equip a deck gun (bow mount) or a deck gun (aft mount).

The real reason I have an aft mount deck gun is because the front mount deck gun is bugged for me right now and it removes the crew slots.

Also I'm confused why having 2 AA guns doesn't mean having 2 AA gun crews?

Hmm!!, I've got 2 AA gun crews :hmm:

Frederf · 08-12-07, 11:40 PM

Perhaps it is similar to the "Change Deckgun Crew Missing" bug where it removed/ didn't give me another AA gunner for the 2nd gun when it was added.

cali03boss · 08-17-07, 03:09 PM

Deck gun in the rear has saved me from COUNTLESS charging warships. I don't want to dive until last minute. If you can get 2-3 deck shells in his bow at the water line, he'll pull off.

LukeFF · 08-17-07, 10:21 PM

Of course, the best solution to this whole question is to get to 1945 and acquire the dual 5" guns for your boat.

WilhelmSchulz. · 08-26-07, 11:56 AM

Stern. If I cant out run a aggreser or dive I have the option fight it out. Would never like to though.

WilhelmSchulz. · 08-29-07, 02:01 PM

In retro spect why not give the player the option. like in the stock game?

Lafferty · 08-30-07, 04:20 PM

I perfer it to be in the front.

DyingCrow · 08-31-07, 05:37 PM

i like the bow mount to chase down lone merchants, and as the majority have the gun mounted fwd, they wont shoot back, and if they try, its easy to cut their angle. i also use the deck gun to shoot aircraft, its fun

Raptor22ADF · 08-31-07, 08:12 PM

Bow for me.

Is cavitation of objects dangling all over the sub modelled?

Deviant · 09-02-07, 08:12 AM

I prefer to have it mounted at the stern, that away i can squeeze of a few while i leave an engagement.

Hartmann · 09-02-07, 09:55 PM

In rear position for me. Aft

you can use it in defensive and ofensive actions, defensive against charging warships , and ofensive, because merchants and light armed ships usually don´t run at high speed and is possible a 90º position with only a small blind spot, so you can maneuver your boat for the correct angle.

The boat is not a nelson battleship, the gun is only for small targets or damaged merchants

View Poll Results: I prefer my deck gun to be located
Forward of the conning tower.	143	65.30%
Aft of the conning tower.	62	28.31%
Deck gun?! I don't need no stinking deck gun!	14	6.39%
Voters: 219. You may not vote on this poll

08-12-07, 12:23 AM	#32
Fat Bhoy Tim Watch Officer Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Abu Dhabi Posts: 338 Downloads: 46 Uploads: 0	Aft, because the only time I use it offensively is to destroy smaller/older vessels with little defensive weaponry. Otherwise it's purely defensive. __________________ Some men are born great, some achieve greatness, and some will always be total gits.

08-17-07, 03:09 PM	#37
cali03boss Machinist's Mate Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 123 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Deck gun in the rear has saved me from COUNTLESS charging warships. I don't want to dive until last minute. If you can get 2-3 deck shells in his bow at the water line, he'll pull off. __________________ Sargo Class USS Sargo

08-26-07, 11:56 AM	#39
WilhelmSchulz. The Old Man Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Virgina Beach Posts: 1,301 Downloads: 17 Uploads: 0	Stern. If I cant out run a aggreser or dive I have the option fight it out. Would never like to though. __________________ "Some ships are designed to sink… others require our assistance."

08-29-07, 02:01 PM	#40
WilhelmSchulz. The Old Man Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Virgina Beach Posts: 1,301 Downloads: 17 Uploads: 0	In retro spect why not give the player the option. like in the stock game? __________________ "Some ships are designed to sink… others require our assistance."

08-12-07, 01:49 AM	#33
JSF Engineer Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 208 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	I like and have both....Does anyone know how to switch between both mounts. The default seems to be the forward but I can't get switched to the aft mount.

08-12-07, 05:52 PM	#34
Frederf Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 665 Downloads: 79 Uploads: 1	It's in the "Trade renoun for cool stuff" screen where you get SD Improved Radar and Twin 20mm AA Gun, there might be an option to equip a deck gun (bow mount) or a deck gun (aft mount). The real reason I have an aft mount deck gun is because the front mount deck gun is bugged for me right now and it removes the crew slots. Also I'm confused why having 2 AA guns doesn't mean having 2 AA gun crews?

08-12-07, 11:40 PM	#36
Frederf Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 665 Downloads: 79 Uploads: 1	Perhaps it is similar to the "Change Deckgun Crew Missing" bug where it removed/ didn't give me another AA gunner for the 2nd gun when it was added.

08-17-07, 10:21 PM	#38
LukeFF Silent Hunter Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Riverside, California Posts: 3,610 Downloads: 41 Uploads: 5	Of course, the best solution to this whole question is to get to 1945 and acquire the dual 5" guns for your boat.

08-30-07, 04:20 PM	#41
Lafferty Officer Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hot Springs Arkansas Posts: 245 Downloads: 51 Uploads: 0	I perfer it to be in the front.

08-31-07, 05:37 PM	#42
DyingCrow Watch Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 15 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	i like the bow mount to chase down lone merchants, and as the majority have the gun mounted fwd, they wont shoot back, and if they try, its easy to cut their angle. i also use the deck gun to shoot aircraft, its fun

08-31-07, 08:12 PM	#43
Raptor22ADF Watch Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Near Loch Mich Posts: 26 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Bow for me. Is cavitation of objects dangling all over the sub modelled?

09-02-07, 08:12 AM	#44
Deviant Bilge Rat Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	I prefer to have it mounted at the stern, that away i can squeeze of a few while i leave an engagement.

09-02-07, 09:55 PM	#45
Hartmann Sea Lord Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Grid CH 26, Spain ,Barcelona Posts: 1,857 Downloads: 204 Uploads: 0	In rear position for me. Aft you can use it in defensive and ofensive actions, defensive against charging warships , and ofensive, because merchants and light armed ships usually don´t run at high speed and is possible a 90º position with only a small blind spot, so you can maneuver your boat for the correct angle. The boat is not a nelson battleship, the gun is only for small targets or damaged merchants __________________ But this ship can't sink!... She is made of iron, sir. I assure you, she can. and she will. It is a mathematical certainty. Strength and honor