They must be joking

ktrboston · 08-16-07, 12:00 AM

Good evening all, I made the mistake of calling in a Convoy. I think I read on a post somebody did the same thing. Anyways, of course I get orders to "Inflict heavy losses to Enemy task force" being the good captain that I am I Follow them. What was I thinking! I had only four fish left and tried to take out a Hiryu carrier. Well let me tell ya there are too many ships in this convoy. A total of 14 ships of various types. I was think Carrier high tonnage pop a couple of torpedos in her. My plan was going to work but a small old engine aft got in the way. Only one of four hit the proper target. One was a dud

, one actually hit it but caused no visual damage, one hit the small engine aft and the last one missed(I think I had the spread too much). Now I am slowly creeping away trying to get back to base in Java. I am not sure how I got close about 2300m to me that is close without getting detected still need to work on my interception skill I think I got lucky on this one but there is always another coming. Happy Hunting!

McBeck · 08-16-07, 12:59 AM

Yup...you gotta check your stock to see if your up for an attack before you radio it in

2300...thats outside the taskforce right? Cant you work your way inside?

ktrboston · 08-16-07, 11:13 AM

I have to admit I was a little nervous trying to squeeze a few more meters. It was my first attempt attacking a military convoy with so many ships and escorts.

Wim Libaers · 08-16-07, 05:42 PM

Apparently, real life doctrine was not to report enemies before an attack, because the enemy might notice the radio transmission and evade. The sub should make a stealthy approach, attack, and only break radio silence after the opportunity for attacking had passed, so that others could continue the attack.

Of course, that would be a terrible idea in the game, because you'd probably get an order to attack after you're no longer in a position to do so. Just don't report anything.

McBeck · 08-17-07, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by ktrboston

I have to admit I was a little nervous trying to squeeze a few more meters. It was my first attempt attacking a military convoy with so many ships and escorts.

With some experience you should be able to work your way in, so your shots will be from 500-1500.

The good thing about being on the inside is that the escorts will have a harder time manuvering

08-16-07, 12:00 AM	#1
ktrboston Gunner Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: quincy, ma Posts: 100 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 0	They must be joking Good evening all, I made the mistake of calling in a Convoy. I think I read on a post somebody did the same thing. Anyways, of course I get orders to "Inflict heavy losses to Enemy task force" being the good captain that I am I Follow them. What was I thinking! I had only four fish left and tried to take out a Hiryu carrier. Well let me tell ya there are too many ships in this convoy. A total of 14 ships of various types. I was think Carrier high tonnage pop a couple of torpedos in her. My plan was going to work but a small old engine aft got in the way. Only one of four hit the proper target. One was a dud , one actually hit it but caused no visual damage, one hit the small engine aft and the last one missed(I think I had the spread too much). Now I am slowly creeping away trying to get back to base in Java. I am not sure how I got close about 2300m to me that is close without getting detected still need to work on my interception skill I think I got lucky on this one but there is always another coming. Happy Hunting! __________________ Kapitan Clauus on a 5 day shakedown patrol. New crew, new Kapitan waiting for results. Using GWX 3.0

08-16-07, 12:59 AM	#2
McBeck Admiral Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Denmark Posts: 2,027 Downloads: 15 Uploads: 0	Yup...you gotta check your stock to see if your up for an attack before you radio it in 2300...thats outside the taskforce right? Cant you work your way inside? __________________ "I like subcommanders...they dont have time for bull**!" Proud member of the Subsim army of zombies Becks website

08-16-07, 11:13 AM	#3
ktrboston Gunner Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: quincy, ma Posts: 100 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 0	I have to admit I was a little nervous trying to squeeze a few more meters. It was my first attempt attacking a military convoy with so many ships and escorts. __________________ Kapitan Clauus on a 5 day shakedown patrol. New crew, new Kapitan waiting for results. Using GWX 3.0

08-16-07, 05:42 PM	#4
Wim Libaers Samurai Navy Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Flanders Posts: 569 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	Apparently, real life doctrine was not to report enemies before an attack, because the enemy might notice the radio transmission and evade. The sub should make a stealthy approach, attack, and only break radio silence after the opportunity for attacking had passed, so that others could continue the attack. Of course, that would be a terrible idea in the game, because you'd probably get an order to attack after you're no longer in a position to do so. Just don't report anything.