Author Topic: Submarines anyone??? (Read 924 times)

Sakai · « **Reply #15 on:** March 12, 2003, 08:26:31 AM »

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Originally posted by Shiva
Given that a submarine on the surface is a target waiting to be sunk, a submarine underwater has a maximum speed less than half that of a CV, the limited range of the torpedos requires you to be virtually in the CV's lap, and that the torpedos only have a couple of knots speed advantage over a CV, it seems to me that player-controlled subs are going to be an exercise in frustration.

Even with the correct speed and range on torpedos, it's going to be a long, boring plod. Perhaps two different subs -- a US Gato-class sub and a perked Type XXI U-boat....

Subs on surface were in poor shape due to aircraft and radar, but they cut such a low profile in the water that they would have to be fairly close before gunners on CVs/CAs would spot them, and they'd have to be spotting for water craft and not scanning the sky for AC. Port-launched Subs tracking a CA/CV group that was not well manned could easily sneak in, submerge and nail the enemy fleet; this is especially true of those Cowboys who run fleets all over without getting any help up.

Sakai

gofaster · « **Reply #16 on:** March 12, 2003, 09:15:13 AM »

The only reason I see subs would be used in AH would be to do the same things a PT boat can do, but with improved armour. So why not make the PT boat more durable? I think PTs are too weak right now anyway.

DmdNexus · « **Reply #17 on:** March 13, 2003, 11:36:01 AM »

I want to be able to fish, make my own weapons and armor, and cast spells, and I want to be able to see in the dark tooo....

My people call me "Djir'Var L'ichtorius of Elvenore", but my friends call me "Dinkle"

Hmmm... what game is this?

[A flight similator..]

Ah!

never mind...

Rasker · « **Reply #18 on:** March 14, 2003, 03:43:28 PM »

I'll just be happy with a Jap "Long Lance" torpedo, launch it in a nice wide spread about a half-sector away and read a book while waiting for a kill announcement

DiabloTX · « **Reply #19 on:** March 15, 2003, 06:01:20 PM »

Now THAT is an idea!!!

Arlo · « **Reply #20 on:** March 15, 2003, 07:07:47 PM »

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Originally posted by gofaster
I think PTs are too weak right now anyway.

You're kidding, right? Do you really think a PT boat could survive a 5 inch shell or even a long burst of fire from a fighter in real life?

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Originally posted by Frank3
I still rather want waterplanes then sub's

Subs would give a more practical reason for waterplanes being in the game.

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Orogonally posted by Frank3
...or equip the TBM with dept-charges and acoustic-torpedo's

Which WWII U.S. air-deployed acoustic torp do you suggest being modeled fot the TBM?

wetrat · « **Reply #21 on:** March 15, 2003, 11:18:02 PM »

HTC said it's a possibility in a later version of AH2.. in the interview on simhq.

tatertot · « **Reply #22 on:** March 16, 2003, 09:33:13 PM »

with subs come depth charges and maybe commandable detroyers maybe . just a thought the possibilities are endless in this game:D