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Molon Labe · 09-24-05, 02:15 AM

I haven't played with 2.01 yet, but in 2.0 the Seawolf was ridiculously quiet, even at high speed. I think this has been fixed in 2.01.

A few things to keep in mind when criticising detection ranges

First, the Seawolf should have a sound level and sensor advantage over even the newest Akulas; she was built to keep that edge...although that edge is much smaller now than it was during the cold war.

Second, the 'even' battle in the mod is the 688I v. Akula. This corresponds closely to real life noise levels; the 688I likely has better sensors, however.

Third, and this is a balance issue, in stock DW Akulas are kicking American sub's asses because of the uber-effective aTMA + SS-N-27ASW combination. Closer detection ranges mean less of an opportunity to use missile weapons, which evens the odds quite a bit. Keep in mind that the US removed missile-torps from their subs because it is unlikey that they would be needed because the ranges at which they are usefull is beyond normal sonar range...

09-24-05, 02:15 AM	#26
Molon Labe Silent Hunter Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Along the Watchtower Posts: 3,810 Downloads: 27 Uploads: 5	I haven't played with 2.01 yet, but in 2.0 the Seawolf was ridiculously quiet, even at high speed. I think this has been fixed in 2.01. A few things to keep in mind when criticising detection ranges First, the Seawolf should have a sound level and sensor advantage over even the newest Akulas; she was built to keep that edge...although that edge is much smaller now than it was during the cold war. Second, the 'even' battle in the mod is the 688I v. Akula. This corresponds closely to real life noise levels; the 688I likely has better sensors, however. Third, and this is a balance issue, in stock DW Akulas are kicking American sub's asses because of the uber-effective aTMA + SS-N-27ASW combination. Closer detection ranges mean less of an opportunity to use missile weapons, which evens the odds quite a bit. Keep in mind that the US removed missile-torps from their subs because it is unlikey that they would be needed because the ranges at which they are usefull is beyond normal sonar range...