Prefered torpedo types in GWX ?

Adriatico · 08-28-07, 09:04 AM

I am playing GWX 1.02 carier (1941) an I noticed that various types of torpedo are present in my tubes/resereves...

I prefer the type that leaves white trace at sea surface...
Well, it is a primitive model, it makes my direction visible...etc.

But... when combining attack in middle of convoy, it gives me instant visuals : if my shots are well aimed, so I can quickly go for the next manouver, without waiting for a shot results...

It enables my sub to spare some 30-60 seconds in attack combination ...score three "heavy" kills and get away right in last minute!

- what is that "basic torp" called?
- is it possible to load/trade all the torp-s to be of that same kind at base start ?

lutzow · 08-28-07, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Adriatico

I am playing GWX 1.02 carier (1941) an I noticed that various types of torpedo are present in my tubes/resereves...

I prefer the type that leaves white trace at sea surface...
Well, it is a primitive model, it makes my direction visible...etc.

But... when combining attack in middle of convoy, it gives me instant visuals : if my shots are well aimed, so I can quickly go for the next manouver, without waiting for a shot results...

It enables my sub to spare some 30-60 seconds in attack combination ...score three "heavy" kills and get away right in last minute!

- what is that "basic torp" called?
- is it possible to load/trade all the torp-s to be of that same kind at base start ?

- basic torp name is T1 powered by gas steam - that is your white
trace at sea surface.
T1 gives you also possibility of setting 3 different speeds of torpedo:
slow - medium - fast.
You can change the speed on F6 screen during your patrol before shot.
T2 & T3 are electric powered - there you cannot change the speed.

Yes - it is possible to change all torpedos loading. When you are in
your office just click on right table - now you have opened your
u-boat equipment screen. There you can change your torpedos as
you wish.

Cezbor · 08-28-07, 10:30 AM

And if you need all or some new torpedos earlier, you can allways change your Basic.cfg file

Penelope_Grey · 08-28-07, 10:39 AM

Have to say I am more of a T1 person, mainly because it allows you to set the speed. So the T1 in effect offers you a better opportunity to make a simultaneous bang than an electric torpedo does. As in convoy attacks making all your shots hit at around the same time.

Though the Electric torpedoes are better mainly because they leave no trail whatsoever as they run to the target, the only drawback of them is they are slow, only 30 knots they go. a T1 can more at 44 knots, I have hit a schnellboat with a T1

dcb · 08-28-07, 12:23 PM

Until august 1942 - as far as I got in the campaign - I only used T1 set to fast. Impossible to evade if shot from inside the convoy (my tactics). When accoustic eels become available, I'll give them a try against escorts.

Adriatico · 08-28-07, 02:03 PM

Thank you guys for a quick advice!

I really prefer to see in a 3-4 seconds upon firing my torp, if direction is well aimed...and quickly start may next offensive manouver.
As I said, at the end of attack atempt - it spares some 30-60 seconds, all togather, which could mean diferrence between glory and death...

08-28-07, 09:04 AM	#1
Adriatico Grey Wolf Join Date: May 2007 Location: Periscope depth Posts: 860 Downloads: 119 Uploads: 0	Prefered torpedo types in GWX ? I am playing GWX 1.02 carier (1941) an I noticed that various types of torpedo are present in my tubes/resereves... I prefer the type that leaves white trace at sea surface... Well, it is a primitive model, it makes my direction visible...etc. But... when combining attack in middle of convoy, it gives me instant visuals : if my shots are well aimed, so I can quickly go for the next manouver, without waiting for a shot results... It enables my sub to spare some 30-60 seconds in attack combination ...score three "heavy" kills and get away right in last minute! - what is that "basic torp" called? - is it possible to load/trade all the torp-s to be of that same kind at base start ?

08-28-07, 10:30 AM	#3
Cezbor 中国水兵 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bia³ystok, Polska Posts: 272 Downloads: 16 Uploads: 0	And if you need all or some new torpedos earlier, you can allways change your Basic.cfg file __________________ "U-106" No one will be forgotten...

08-28-07, 10:39 AM	#4
Penelope_Grey Sea Lord Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: UK Posts: 1,893 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Have to say I am more of a T1 person, mainly because it allows you to set the speed. So the T1 in effect offers you a better opportunity to make a simultaneous bang than an electric torpedo does. As in convoy attacks making all your shots hit at around the same time. Though the Electric torpedoes are better mainly because they leave no trail whatsoever as they run to the target, the only drawback of them is they are slow, only 30 knots they go. a T1 can more at 44 knots, I have hit a schnellboat with a T1 __________________ I SURVIVED THE FIRST EVER SUBSIM WEREWOLF HUNT - and... I actually won the game for the humans too!

08-28-07, 12:23 PM	#5
dcb Grey Wolf Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bucharest, Romania Posts: 845 Downloads: 544 Uploads: 0	Until august 1942 - as far as I got in the campaign - I only used T1 set to fast. Impossible to evade if shot from inside the convoy (my tactics). When accoustic eels become available, I'll give them a try against escorts.

08-28-07, 02:03 PM	#6
Adriatico Grey Wolf Join Date: May 2007 Location: Periscope depth Posts: 860 Downloads: 119 Uploads: 0	Thank you guys for a quick advice! I really prefer to see in a 3-4 seconds upon firing my torp, if direction is well aimed...and quickly start may next offensive manouver. As I said, at the end of attack atempt - it spares some 30-60 seconds, all togather, which could mean diferrence between glory and death...