Needle in a haystack!?!

MadMaffMan · 02-29-20, 09:06 AM

Hi all, just wanting to pick the brains of the more seasoned seadogs here as im still quite new. I'm currently on my 4th patrol out of Pearl using TMO and have to say finding targets is quite a test of patience, if not luck.

I was just wondering is there any recommended manual search patterns other than the one the game sets up. I go to the assigned patrol areas but rarely find anything, unless i camp a harbour.

Also i know the hydrophones are chin mounted but is it better to go to periscope depth or deep for better results?

Thanks in advance for any help.

Happy hunting.

Kieldk · 02-29-20, 11:08 AM

Go too the known convoy rutes

Search google for WWII japanese convoy rutes

razark · 02-29-20, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Kieldk

Search google for WWII japanese convoy rutes

In TMO, there's a map included.
Open the radio, and drag it down to the right. There's a map attached to it, with convoy routes marked.

Hydrophones work on the surface. Take control of it yourself, though. Your crew can only hear out so far, but if you do it yourself, you'll get contacts beyond their range.

jimmbbo · 02-29-20, 06:46 PM

PDF at Japanese Convoy Routes 1943-1945

NeonsStyle · 03-01-20, 01:33 AM

Jim, do you have a link that doesn't require me to give away all my google and fb information to unknown companies? An image would do. I run two monitors, and it'd be nice to set that as a wallpaper one of them.

razark · 03-01-20, 01:49 AM

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Originally Posted by NeonsStyle

An image would do.

Try: https://html1-f.scribdassets.com/2zu...373dad6258.jpg

Armistead · 03-02-20, 02:52 PM

TMO does fairly good with most larger scripted traffic and invasion forces. All the action early war is really around the Philippines, Borneo and down to Java as the Japanese invade all those countries. It's better to start out of Manila at the start of the war, just remember you will lose that base so have enuf fuel to head south. Long as you sink ships, you don't have to worry about war patrols.

jimmbbo · 03-02-20, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by NeonsStyle

Jim, do you have a link that doesn't require me to give away all my google and fb information to unknown companies? An image would do. I run two monitors, and it'd be nice to set that as a wallpaper one of them.

Razark got it done and that pic is '42-45 while the one I posted stared in '43...

MadMaffMan · 03-03-20, 12:57 PM

Cheers for the tips guys.

02-29-20, 09:06 AM	#1
MadMaffMan Swabbie Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 13 Downloads: 17 Uploads: 0	Needle in a haystack!?! Hi all, just wanting to pick the brains of the more seasoned seadogs here as im still quite new. I'm currently on my 4th patrol out of Pearl using TMO and have to say finding targets is quite a test of patience, if not luck. I was just wondering is there any recommended manual search patterns other than the one the game sets up. I go to the assigned patrol areas but rarely find anything, unless i camp a harbour. Also i know the hydrophones are chin mounted but is it better to go to periscope depth or deep for better results? Thanks in advance for any help. Happy hunting.

03-01-20, 01:33 AM	#5
NeonsStyle Chief Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Australia Posts: 318 Downloads: 187 Uploads: 0	Jim, do you have a link that doesn't require me to give away all my google and fb information to unknown companies? An image would do. I run two monitors, and it'd be nice to set that as a wallpaper one of them. __________________ NeonsStyle - YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/NeonsStyle...e_polymer=true Hit me up in the Comments or Discussion on my channel or message me on:

03-02-20, 02:52 PM	#7
Armistead Rear Admiral Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: on the Dan Posts: 10,864 Downloads: 364 Uploads: 0	TMO does fairly good with most larger scripted traffic and invasion forces. All the action early war is really around the Philippines, Borneo and down to Java as the Japanese invade all those countries. It's better to start out of Manila at the start of the war, just remember you will lose that base so have enuf fuel to head south. Long as you sink ships, you don't have to worry about war patrols. __________________ You see my dog don't like people laughing. He gets the crazy idea you're laughing at him. Now if you apologize like I know you're going to, I might convince him that you really didn't mean it.

02-29-20, 11:08 AM	#2
Kieldk Helmsman Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Denmark Posts: 103 Downloads: 505 Uploads: 0	Go too the known convoy rutes Search google for WWII japanese convoy rutes

02-29-20, 06:46 PM	#4
jimmbbo Run silent, run deep Join Date: Jun 2016 Posts: 225 Downloads: 59 Uploads: 0	PDF at Japanese Convoy Routes 1943-1945

03-03-20, 12:57 PM	#9
MadMaffMan Swabbie Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 13 Downloads: 17 Uploads: 0	Cheers for the tips guys.