[REL] Knights of the Sea Depths II: Ace Edition

[Kapitän]

Originally Posted by Kapitän

So, just came across a convoy: 14 May 43, Qu.1229DH (between Azores and Madeira), course 31°, speed 6kn, about 30 ships and about 8 escorts - so, nice size - but kind of scattered due to the high winds and sea.

As usual, about 25km from the convoy, the game froze or "stuttered" for a few seconds to load the convoy - seemed pretty long, and I almost thought the game would crash - but then it continued and seems to be okay for now.

Keep you posted ...

So, the convoy turned out to be a bit smaller, about 21 cargo plus 9 escorts. What is nice is that the game simulates the the convoy being scattered due to the storm, basically, seperated in a faster section of 10 cargos in front. a bit behind, a slower section of 11 cargos, and even a couple of stragglers behind. Also, the ASWs ASDIC and sound gear doesn't seem to work that well either in the high seas. Equally, the torepdo attack is very difficult to run. All in all, quite realistic, I feel.

Was able to sink 2 cargos and torpedo one more with a T-4, that I will now try to finish off with a coupe de grace. All T-3 were hits. Had one dud AtoFat, because of the contact fuse not igniting due to the sharp impact angle. My EtoFat from the stern tube, almost hit a Black Swan Frigate, if only I would have slected the 2nd Giro angle to the other side ... oh, well ...

As I was able to enter and exit the convoy undetected, no D/C attack ensued. So far, no CTD ...