[REL] Harder Enemy Escorts- Better Sensors

**Updated v1.01 Release!**

Harder Enemy Escorts and Aircraft v1.01 for SH4 v1.1

Mod created by nvdrifter
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Changes/fixes in v1.01:

-made AI hydrophones more sensitive

-made enemy aircraft tougher

-greatly reduced chance of enemy air missions

-increased chance of enemy airstrike on detection.

-reduced depth charge damage blast radius

-increased enemy aircraft cannon accuracy




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Features of this mod:


-Deadlier enemy escorts:

AI visual, sonar, radar, and hydrophone settings have all been adjusted to be more sensitive



-Less cloaking effect of thermal layers:

No more Star Trek style cloaking device effect after passing thermal layer. Going below the thermal will still lessen the effectiveness of enemy escort sensors, but just not as much now.


-Reduced depth charge damage blast radius:

Enemy depth charges will now be less deadly unless they explode very close to your sub. This was done to simulate the less effective Japanese escorts in WW2.



-Deadlier enemy aircraft:

Enemy aircraft will be more accurate with their cannon fire, but you will now encounter much fewer enemy aircraft because there will now be less enemy air missions. If you are detected by enemy surface ships, there is a good chance an airstrike will be sent to the location where you were last spotted. Enemy aircraft hitpoints and armor ratings have also been increased. If you decide to stay on the surface and fight, be prepared for a challenge.



Some gameplay hints when using this mod:

1) Don't get detected in the first place. This is the best way to avoid being depth charged and possibly killed. Don't let them know you are there.


2) If you are detected, go to silent running, slow down to 2 or 3 knots and try to get below the thermal layer. The deeper you go, the harder it is for the enemy to detect you. If you run at speeds above 3 knots, there is a good chance you will be detected (unless the weather is stormy with rough seas). Avoid shallow waters at all costs.


3) Rough seas and stormy weather is good. Enemy hydrophones, sonar and radar are less effective in rough seas. Use this to your advantage. Be careful if making attacks when the sea is calm. You can be detected much easier.

4) If you spot an enemy aircraft while surfaced, it is advised that you dive crash dive as soon as possible. There is a good chance you will take damage from being bombed.


**Please note that these sensor settings are not exactly the same as GWX's SH3 sensor settings. They are slightly less effective because Japanese escorts in WW II were not as effective as Allied escorts. You can still escape enemy escorts if you are being hunted. It isn't impossible.**


**This mod was based partially on GWX's excellent sensors detection parameters**

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