What's your weapon of choice? - Page 5

mcf1 · 12-15-07, 01:04 AM

I like the steam torpedoes, but i can't keep Bernard of the AA, he is fishing all the time, but at least he cares for food suplies:rotfl:

WildYak · 12-15-07, 08:01 AM

Anybody know if the escorts in GWX are actually intelligent enough to deduct your location based on torpedo bubble trails? I mean, they know that you are there when stuff starts exploding...so if they see the wakes they know a few seconds earlier, right? Not even enough time for them to change their shorts.
If an escort sees your torpedo trails, is he programed to follow them back to you? Or are they just going to default to "look for the bad guy" mode?

Sigurd · 12-15-07, 03:58 PM

Actually Yak, I have yet to see ships react to the bubble trail. I've missed with steam torpedoes (against merchants, DD, and BB), and none of them seem to react to the bubble trail.

Blacklight · 12-15-07, 05:38 PM

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Actually Yak, I have yet to see ships react to the bubble trail. I've missed with steam torpedoes (against merchants, DD, and BB), and none of them seem to react to the bubble trail.

This is absolutely not true. Try attacking a convoy or any ship in daylight with a steamer. For me.. they always spot the bubble trail and freak out and then follow the trails right to where they were fired from. I can never seem to hit a ship with a steamer unless I'm at point blank range pretty much. Electric is another story. They don't go as far or as fast, but the targets don't see them and freak out. Also, they seem to only get a general idea of where they come from so often they will go off in an assumed direction that may or may not be where I am, but they take a good guess judging by where the explosions occured.

The only time I've had marginal luck with steamers from any distance away was at night in calm waters when the ships have their lights off.

Jimbuna · 12-15-07, 06:52 PM

If your firing from a ranfe of 1500 metres or closer, merchants should never be able to get out of the way of a T1 :hmm:
Provided of course, your accurate enough in your targetting technique

Bort · 12-15-07, 06:53 PM

Man, this thread is just a necroposting magnet. But I still stand with my original thoughts that I had two years ago that steam is definitely the best.

Sigurd · 12-16-07, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Blacklight

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Actually Yak, I have yet to see ships react to the bubble trail. I've missed with steam torpedoes (against merchants, DD, and BB), and none of them seem to react to the bubble trail.

This is absolutely not true. Try attacking a convoy or any ship in daylight with a steamer. For me.. they always spot the bubble trail and freak out and then follow the trails right to where they were fired from. I can never seem to hit a ship with a steamer unless I'm at point blank range pretty much. Electric is another story. They don't go as far or as fast, but the targets don't see them and freak out. Also, they seem to only get a general idea of where they come from so often they will go off in an assumed direction that may or may not be where I am, but they take a good guess judging by where the explosions occured.

The only time I've had marginal luck with steamers from any distance away was at night in calm waters when the ships have their lights off.

Interesting... any ideas why ships never freak out for me?

12-16-07, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Sigurd

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Originally Posted by Blacklight

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Actually Yak, I have yet to see ships react to the bubble trail. I've missed with steam torpedoes (against merchants, DD, and BB), and none of them seem to react to the bubble trail.

This is absolutely not true. Try attacking a convoy or any ship in daylight with a steamer. For me.. they always spot the bubble trail and freak out and then follow the trails right to where they were fired from. I can never seem to hit a ship with a steamer unless I'm at point blank range pretty much. Electric is another story. They don't go as far or as fast, but the targets don't see them and freak out. Also, they seem to only get a general idea of where they come from so often they will go off in an assumed direction that may or may not be where I am, but they take a good guess judging by where the explosions occured.

The only time I've had marginal luck with steamers from any distance away was at night in calm waters when the ships have their lights off.

Interesting... any ideas why ships never freak out for me?

I think the manual targeting mode has something to do with this. I tried the torpedo training mission with and without the manual targeting mode. The first ship is stopped, and when you fire a torpedo with manual targeting enabled, the ship starts moving to avoid the torpedo. With manual targeting mode disabled the ship doesn't move and stays in one spot.

Von Schmidt · 12-16-07, 08:50 PM

I use the 10.5cm deck gun. I fight it out against Flowers, and armed trawlers.

Koondawg · 12-16-07, 09:07 PM

Since Bernards head is so hard I will load him up into say tube3...get within 125om and battabam...a huge hole..try to hit the tanker in the front 1/4 so it will drive itself in the ground...

Sigurd · 12-17-07, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Kraut

I think the manual targeting mode has something to do with this. I tried the torpedo training mission with and without the manual targeting mode. The first ship is stopped, and when you fire a torpedo with manual targeting enabled, the ship starts moving to avoid the torpedo. With manual targeting mode disabled the ship doesn't move and stays in one spot.

Sounds like you might have figured it out, as I use auto targeting. I wonder why there is a difference, as its still possible to miss with auto :hmm:

nightshade · 12-18-07, 10:22 AM

I've always had a problem with the electric fish. They either go off early or not at all. Now the steam fish, they're like a Craftsman Tool: Satisfaction Guaranteed!

Jonathan · 12-18-07, 01:40 PM

For me personally, I like using the deck gun with HE shells...I feel like a marauding pirate

when I spot a ship on the horizon and go in for the kill at 17 kts full-speed ahead. I can only imagine the fear that resonates with my name on the North Sea

BulSoldier · 12-19-07, 04:11 AM

Earlier i prefered using electric, but since then i gradually came to use the steamers.Ofcourse i ceep electric on board but since i attack convoys at night the shorter time to reach the target is a plus !

Bridger · 12-19-07, 08:23 AM

Steam for night attacks, electric for day, deck gun for coup de grace if safe enough to do so.

View Poll Results: What is your favorite weapon?
Steam Torpedos	122	55.71%
Electric Torpedos	71	32.42%
Deck Gun HE	21	9.59%
Deck Gun AP	3	1.37%
AA Guns	2	0.91%
Voters: 219. You may not vote on this poll

12-15-07, 06:52 PM	#65
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,500 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	If your firing from a ranfe of 1500 metres or closer, merchants should never be able to get out of the way of a T1 :hmm: Provided of course, your accurate enough in your targetting technique __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

12-15-07, 06:53 PM	#66
Bort Grey Wolf Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Studying in Atlanta Posts: 919 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 0	Man, this thread is just a necroposting magnet. But I still stand with my original thoughts that I had two years ago that steam is definitely the best. __________________ GT Aerospace

12-18-07, 01:40 PM	#73
Jonathan 中国水兵 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 285 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	For me personally, I like using the deck gun with HE shells...I feel like a marauding pirate when I spot a ship on the horizon and go in for the kill at 17 kts full-speed ahead. I can only imagine the fear that resonates with my name on the North Sea __________________ SHIII Game Manual, In-Game Map, and Quick Reference Chart Can Be Downloaded From This Link: http://hosted.filefront.com/jnazari

12-19-07, 04:11 AM	#74
BulSoldier Samurai Navy Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Burgas/Bulgaria Posts: 550 Downloads: 40 Uploads: 0	Earlier i prefered using electric, but since then i gradually came to use the steamers.Ofcourse i ceep electric on board but since i attack convoys at night the shorter time to reach the target is a plus ! __________________ By the hour !

12-15-07, 01:04 AM	#61
mcf1 Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Greece, Volos Posts: 710 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	I like the steam torpedoes, but i can't keep Bernard of the AA, he is fishing all the time, but at least he cares for food suplies:rotfl:

12-15-07, 08:01 AM	#62
WildYak Watch Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Rennes, France Posts: 23 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	Anybody know if the escorts in GWX are actually intelligent enough to deduct your location based on torpedo bubble trails? I mean, they know that you are there when stuff starts exploding...so if they see the wakes they know a few seconds earlier, right? Not even enough time for them to change their shorts. If an escort sees your torpedo trails, is he programed to follow them back to you? Or are they just going to default to "look for the bad guy" mode?

12-15-07, 03:58 PM	#63
Sigurd Electrician's Mate Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Illinois, USA Posts: 140 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	Actually Yak, I have yet to see ships react to the bubble trail. I've missed with steam torpedoes (against merchants, DD, and BB), and none of them seem to react to the bubble trail.

12-16-07, 08:50 PM	#69
Von Schmidt Watch Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: FLorida Posts: 27 Downloads: 18 Uploads: 0	I use the 10.5cm deck gun. I fight it out against Flowers, and armed trawlers.

12-16-07, 09:07 PM	#70
Koondawg Grey Wolf Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Pasadena, Ca Posts: 852 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Since Bernards head is so hard I will load him up into say tube3...get within 125om and battabam...a huge hole..try to hit the tanker in the front 1/4 so it will drive itself in the ground...

12-18-07, 10:22 AM	#72
nightshade Watch Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 20 Downloads: 43 Uploads: 0	I've always had a problem with the electric fish. They either go off early or not at all. Now the steam fish, they're like a Craftsman Tool: Satisfaction Guaranteed!

12-19-07, 08:23 AM	#75
Bridger Mate Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Nottingham, UK Posts: 59 Downloads: 67 Uploads: 0	Steam for night attacks, electric for day, deck gun for coup de grace if safe enough to do so.