Cold Waters: Tactics & Tips + printable key reference

Onkel Neal · 06-04-17, 12:22 PM

Yep, we have it here as well
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/down...o=file&id=5092

Tshark · 06-04-17, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Onkel Neal

Yep, we have it here as well
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/down...o=file&id=5092

I wasn't sure if I should post the Subsim link as it was in the "bonus" section of the website. I think the Subsim's copy of the RSR manual is a little clearer and of course the full game is there as well.

Just one more reason Subsim is one of my regular internet stops!

Delgard · 06-04-17, 04:59 PM

In RSR, I remember creating "knuckles" in the water. I will have to search for that.

Memories...

(p. 59)

FPSchazly · 06-06-17, 11:00 AM

I had some rather close calls with torpedoes last night haha there were some heart-stopping moments. I've found that when dodging torpedoes, changing the direction of your boat very rapidly and severely is key. For example, if you have a torp coming at you from behind, turn hard port and full dive on the planes. Then, as it's getting closer, try dropping a counter-measure, reversing your turn to hard starboard, and put full rise on the planes. These sudden and complete changes in direction were helping me with some rather close dodges (including when a knuckle gets thrown out there, as well

).

Any other tips for dodging torpedoes?

USS Narwhal(SSN-671) · 06-06-17, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by FPSchazly

I had some rather close calls with torpedoes last night haha there were some heart-dropping moments. I've found that when dodging torpedoes, changing the direction of your boat very rapidly and severely is key. For example, if you have a torp coming at you from behind, turn hard port and full dive on the planes. Then, as it's getting closer, try dropping a counter-measure, reversing your turn to hard starboard, and put full rise on the planes. These sudden and complete changes in direction were helping me with some rather close dodges (including when a knuckle gets thrown out there, as well

).

Any other tips for dodging torpedoes?

MOSS Decoys are a must too i have found. also, nice stream last night

Berserker · 06-06-17, 03:27 PM

I have the sim and I think it needs some modding...A simpler way to go to periscope esm radar depth and speed and depth controls like sh4 would be a god send..

Hans Schultz · 06-06-17, 03:49 PM

I'm playing the 1968 campaign and I'm having a lot of difficulty engaging targets. I feel like whenever I get a contact from the strategic map. I'm at a disadvantage engaging surface targets especially. When I close the range to fire my mk14s and rise to 100 feet i'm almost always detected the cargo ships turn tail and the ASW ships are all over me. Any tips on closing range and getting a good solution without getting detected and or the enemy ships turning away and disengaging?

Delgard · 06-06-17, 04:40 PM

NO *****ing the pooch! We got work to do!

suitednate · 06-08-17, 02:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Hans Schultz

I'm playing the 1968 campaign and I'm having a lot of difficulty engaging targets. I feel like whenever I get a contact from the strategic map. I'm at a disadvantage engaging surface targets especially. When I close the range to fire my mk14s and rise to 100 feet i'm almost always detected the cargo ships turn tail and the ASW ships are all over me. Any tips on closing range and getting a good solution without getting detected and or the enemy ships turning away and disengaging?

Agreed. 1968 is TOUGH!! Playing on hard difficulty. I'm having the same issues as you are. The Bears and Mays are blowing me away as well. I think the aircraft tend to find you a little too easily (I like realism but not sure they could really find US subs that easily, it's not like I'm always burning around at 20 knots). Also, the 1968 weapons for lack of another way to put it, make winning pretty hard. It seems the Soviets had superior weapons in this time frame.

StillFabry · 08-04-17, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Hans Schultz

I'm playing the 1968 campaign and I'm having a lot of difficulty engaging targets. I feel like whenever I get a contact from the strategic map. I'm at a disadvantage engaging surface targets especially. When I close the range to fire my mk14s and rise to 100 feet i'm almost always detected the cargo ships turn tail and the ASW ships are all over me. Any tips on closing range and getting a good solution without getting detected and or the enemy ships turning away and disengaging?

I've also the same problem. Is Impossible to sink a Kresta Battleship escorted by 2 Destroier and a helicopter with Mk16 10 kyd range and no homing.

06-04-17, 12:22 PM	#1
Onkel Neal Born to Run Silent Join Date: Jan 1997 Location: Cougar Trap, Texas Posts: 21,290 Downloads: 534 Uploads: 224	Yep, we have it here as well http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/down...o=file&id=5092 __________________ SUBSIM - 26 Years on the Web

06-04-17, 04:59 PM	#3
Delgard Skipper Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: AZ & DC Posts: 487 Downloads: 48 Uploads: 0	In RSR, I remember creating "knuckles" in the water. I will have to search for that. Memories... (p. 59) Last edited by Delgard; 06-04-17 at 05:11 PM.

06-06-17, 11:00 AM	#4
FPSchazly Good Hunting! Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Maryland Posts: 771 Downloads: 15 Uploads: 1	I had some rather close calls with torpedoes last night haha there were some heart-stopping moments. I've found that when dodging torpedoes, changing the direction of your boat very rapidly and severely is key. For example, if you have a torp coming at you from behind, turn hard port and full dive on the planes. Then, as it's getting closer, try dropping a counter-measure, reversing your turn to hard starboard, and put full rise on the planes. These sudden and complete changes in direction were helping me with some rather close dodges (including when a knuckle gets thrown out there, as well ). Any other tips for dodging torpedoes? __________________ Your friendly neighborhood modern submarine YouTuber. My videos: Exclusive Look at Modern Naval Warfare! Dangerous Waters Liu Doctrine (LwAmi Learn to play Dangerous Waters Last edited by FPSchazly; 06-06-17 at 03:34 PM. Reason: don't know what 'heart-dropping' is lol

06-06-17, 03:27 PM	#6
Berserker Aggressive skipper Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 328 Downloads: 2166 Uploads: 0	I have the sim and I think it needs some modding...A simpler way to go to periscope esm radar depth and speed and depth controls like sh4 would be a god send.. __________________ Shoot,Move,Communicate..Kill,Destroy,Eradicate...

06-06-17, 03:49 PM	#7
Hans Schultz Sparky Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 150 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	I'm playing the 1968 campaign and I'm having a lot of difficulty engaging targets. I feel like whenever I get a contact from the strategic map. I'm at a disadvantage engaging surface targets especially. When I close the range to fire my mk14s and rise to 100 feet i'm almost always detected the cargo ships turn tail and the ASW ships are all over me. Any tips on closing range and getting a good solution without getting detected and or the enemy ships turning away and disengaging?

06-06-17, 04:40 PM	#8
Delgard Skipper Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: AZ & DC Posts: 487 Downloads: 48 Uploads: 0	NO *****ing the pooch! We got work to do!