[torpedobait]

Found out the hard way not to ignore a destroyer that is charging in your direction but not straight on. Happened to use the external camera to check relative positions and found a spread of six torpedoes coming my way! They didn't sink me, but one did hit my bow causing severe damage and limiting my ability to go deep. Be careful, gentlemen, very careful.

On an amusing note, a bit later I was running directly at a Mogami class that I had crippled, thinking I'd go underneath her and unleash at least one stern torpedo to finish her off. I checked the underwater view to ensure I had enough clearance only to see six torpedoes stream past me. Two of them toasted the Mogami, robbing me of the kill points. That said, it was cool to see the Japs take out one of their own.

On the whole, so far things are much harder in the new release. If trying to intercept the Lingayan Gulf invasion fleet you will come to an early demise if you try to get in close. The escorts are brutally efficient at sniffing you out, and difficult to evade. It can be done, but at the expense of staying too far from the real targets to be an effective killer. Discretion is called for. I've lost three boats/careers so far with little to show besides two small passenger carriers and one Takao class cruiser. I've started a fourth career, but will put it off until tomorrow. The frustration of losing previous boats affects my decision skills, so I'm letting it rest overnight.

I'm loving this new release. You guys have done magnificent work!