ability for task group manager to change fleet formation

[BigKev03]

I wonder if it would be possible to program automatic zig zag course into the game and you have the choice if you are in command to click "zig-zag" from the clipboard and the fleet will zig zag?  And if possible from the intent of the orignal post you could have differnet formation tabs on the clipboard.  Maybe like an echelon left/right, or wedge formation with the position of the ships different in each.  I like the orignal intent of the post.  I just dont know if it can or would be done??

BigKev

[Rob52240]

I thought that zigzaging was just used by merchant fleets.

[BigKev03]

I thought that zigzaging was just used by merchant fleets.

Yes merchant fleets did use zig-zag but also naval vessels when they were trying to avoid submarines.  I just threw in the zig-zag as a way of changing the movement of the fleet without having to set the waypoints on the clipboard.  Kinda like a pre-programmed avoidance pattern.

BigKev

[Skyguns MKII]

Yes merchant fleets did use zig-zag but also naval vessels when they were trying to avoid submarines.  I just threw in the zig-zag as a way of changing the movement of the fleet without having to set the waypoints on the clipboard.  Kinda like a pre-programmed avoidance pattern.

BigKev

we could also implement a "full reverse" in attempt to stop the CV and let torps miss...

[B-17]

Or a full stop.

[EVZ]

we could also implement a "full reverse" in attempt to stop the CV and let torps miss...

Not sure THAT would be a good idea. Generally Speaking, it's not recommended to slow a ship down in a combat environment. In combat a captain might reverse one engine and go to emergency power on the other to help avoid torps... but that was a last ditch measure as it DID slow the ship down. The ability to Stop a CV would just encourage "Spies" to try and set up stationary targets.
 

[4deck]

I just wish you had rudder controls. That would be a tremdous help

[Vapor]

+1 

[USAF2010]

Somehow I this getting abused....how specifically, not too sure 

[B-17]

Not sure THAT would be a good idea. Generally Speaking, it's not recommended to slow a ship down in a combat environment. In combat a captain might reverse one engine and go to emergency power on the other to help avoid torps... but that was a last ditch measure as it DID slow the ship down. The ability to Stop a CV would just encourage "Spies" to try and set up stationary targets.
 

Rethinking my idea made me realize something... it's [ossible that the Titanic sank because it slowed down.

O.o

[Raptor05121]

Rethinking my idea made me realize something... it's [ossible that the Titanic sank because it slowed down.

O.o

doubtful. the iceberg scraped 3 compartments on the side, and even IF the watertight compartments were deigned properly (they were not), the most recent dive on the Titanic t discovered that the iceberg ripped open the bottom of the hull to the first five compartments. She should've steamed straight into it.

[B-17]

Oh. I heard something about how faster ships turn faster..?

^ that makes sense though.

Hijack=done. Sorry.

[Raptor05121]

Oh. I heard something about how faster ships turn faster..?

^ that makes sense though.

Hijack=done. Sorry.

well there are a lot of variables, but the general concensus is slower makes tighter turns. Its like doing a 360 in your car. Would you rather do 5 mph or 15 mph?

[Skyguns MKII]

well there are a lot of variables, but the general concensus is slower makes tighter turns. Its like doing a 360 in your car. Would you rather do 5 mph or 15 mph?

a boat going 5 mph can be in fact harder to control than one going 15. watercraft may be similar but are still very much different, the less momentum you have in a boat the more likely you are to lose directional control. However go too fast and your just as likely. Its all about balance...

[PuppetZ]

well there are a lot of variables, but the general concensus is slower makes tighter turns. Its like doing a 360 in your car. Would you rather do 5 mph or 15 mph?

All things considered, a boat will turn much like a plane(both are moving in a fluid medium). Slower=tighter turn(ie : turn radius smaller) down to the speed where the rudder loose authority. Faster will equal larger radius but also faster rate(ie how fast the bow will displace in regard to the horizon in degree per minute) up to where it'll start to slip through the turn.

To the OP. A formation choosing ability would be nice, as would be pre-programmed evasive. Yet I'm not convinced it need such an overhaul since it do work nicely right now soooooo.... ±0