Help a CW Noob?

Hawk777 · 07-02-17, 06:29 PM

Hey all

I am really enjoying Cold Waters havent played a Subsim since SH3 and just getting my feet wet again with this game.

That being said I have some questions. I am more of an airplane nut but love subs but don't understand a few dynamics about them and in the game.

One screen I don't understand is the SNS Comp and Own Ship? I seem to keep getting found when running silent very slow along ways away and dont understand how to interpret what this screen is telling me? I am guessing MF Active is their active sonar vs passive is passive? But what do the numbers mean? If they are negative am I silent to them or what?

I guess I seem to get out run by the surface ships and if I am going fast to try and stay in baffles get discovered then I go slow and they find me or go fast and get found quicker.

Had another question about cavitation if I do it for a split second is it like a bomb going off and dead give away or only if they are close? I try to never do it but am unsure how much of a give away it is. I try to never do it but sometimes to get to a position you need to haul and make some noise.

Thanks for any help!

VolvicCH · 07-02-17, 07:19 PM

Jive Turkey & Ramjb did some good videos on this matter:

Hawk777 · 07-02-17, 07:39 PM

Thanks I will watch these!

What is the tube that comes way back to the tail on the Sturgeon class? Random question just never seen anything like that doesn't seem very stealthy.

VolvicCH · 07-02-17, 07:48 PM

To be honest I'm kind of unsure about this myself, but as it clears the screws, I imagine it part of the towed array housing. I'm sure someone more knowledgeable can answer this for you.

Capt Jack Harkness · 07-02-17, 08:10 PM

It is the towed array fairing. The reel is actually up toward the bow and the fairing guides it along the hull and past the screw.

caine007 · 07-03-17, 03:19 AM

Cavitation is definitely bad - maybe too much so. If you cavitate they do seem to at least investigate - usually with something annoying like a chopper but it's not the end of the world.

THEBERBSTER · 07-03-17, 03:30 AM

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07-02-17, 06:29 PM	#1
Hawk777 Swabbie Join Date: Jun 2017 Posts: 11 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	Help a CW Noob? Hey all I am really enjoying Cold Waters havent played a Subsim since SH3 and just getting my feet wet again with this game. That being said I have some questions. I am more of an airplane nut but love subs but don't understand a few dynamics about them and in the game. One screen I don't understand is the SNS Comp and Own Ship? I seem to keep getting found when running silent very slow along ways away and dont understand how to interpret what this screen is telling me? I am guessing MF Active is their active sonar vs passive is passive? But what do the numbers mean? If they are negative am I silent to them or what? I guess I seem to get out run by the surface ships and if I am going fast to try and stay in baffles get discovered then I go slow and they find me or go fast and get found quicker. Had another question about cavitation if I do it for a split second is it like a bomb going off and dead give away or only if they are close? I try to never do it but am unsure how much of a give away it is. I try to never do it but sometimes to get to a position you need to haul and make some noise. Thanks for any help!

07-02-17, 07:19 PM	#2
VolvicCH Bosun Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Guadiaro, Spain Posts: 61 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	Jive Turkey & Ramjb did some good videos on this matter: __________________ “Oh God, thy sea is so great and my boat is so small” “As we sail thru life, don't avoid rough waters, sail on because calm waters won't make a skillful sailor”

07-02-17, 07:48 PM	#4
VolvicCH Bosun Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Guadiaro, Spain Posts: 61 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	To be honest I'm kind of unsure about this myself, but as it clears the screws, I imagine it part of the towed array housing. I'm sure someone more knowledgeable can answer this for you. __________________ “Oh God, thy sea is so great and my boat is so small” “As we sail thru life, don't avoid rough waters, sail on because calm waters won't make a skillful sailor”

07-03-17, 03:30 AM	#7
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07-02-17, 07:39 PM	#3
Hawk777 Swabbie Join Date: Jun 2017 Posts: 11 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	Thanks I will watch these! What is the tube that comes way back to the tail on the Sturgeon class? Random question just never seen anything like that doesn't seem very stealthy.

07-02-17, 08:10 PM	#5
Capt Jack Harkness Samurai Navy Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 567 Downloads: 210 Uploads: 1	It is the towed array fairing. The reel is actually up toward the bow and the fairing guides it along the hull and past the screw.

07-03-17, 03:19 AM	#6
caine007 A-ganger Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 72 Downloads: 26 Uploads: 0	Cavitation is definitely bad - maybe too much so. If you cavitate they do seem to at least investigate - usually with something annoying like a chopper but it's not the end of the world.