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ASW
Posted: Fri Dec 31, 2004 2:24 am
by Lee Chard
When I create an ASW TF the rulebook says I can set Patrol/Do not retire and have the force react to enemy subs if I set Max React greater than 0. My choice is greyed out, fixed at 0.[&:]
RE: ASW
Posted: Fri Dec 31, 2004 2:26 am
by 2ndACR
Got me on that one. I have never seen a ASW TF react to a sub.
But I never read the manual either.
RE: ASW
Posted: Fri Dec 31, 2004 2:46 am
by tsimmonds
I have never seen an ASW TF react. Wouldn't be realistic if it did. Offensive ASW is a very deliberate and slow-moving operation. You have to find the subs with ASW a/c and hunt them down hex by hex with ASW TF.
After all, it is a 60 mile hex.....[:'(]
Defensive ASW is far simpler, just have ASW TFs follow your convoys and combat TFs. They will take the submarine heat instead of the high value units; this is a fight that has better odds for the surface navy.
RE: ASW
Posted: Fri Dec 31, 2004 8:08 am
by Ron Saueracker
ORIGINAL: irrelevant
I have never seen an ASW TF react. Wouldn't be realistic if it did. Offensive ASW is a very deliberate and slow-moving operation. You have to find the subs with ASW a/c and hunt them down hex by hex with ASW TF.
After all, it is a 60 mile hex.....[:'(]
Defensive ASW is far simpler, just have ASW TFs follow your convoys and combat TFs. They will take the submarine heat instead of the high value units; this is a fight that has better odds for the surface navy.
I only allow ASW TFs to move at "cruising speed". I know, I'm weird but Ithinklike you on this.
RE: ASW
Posted: Fri Dec 31, 2004 4:33 pm
by Herrbear
ORIGINAL: Lee Chard
When I create an ASW TF the rulebook says I can set Patrol/Do not retire and have the force react to enemy subs if I set Max React greater than 0. My choice is greyed out, fixed at 0.[&:]
I believe the rule book says it will React to a Friendly Base if set on Patrol/Do Not Retire. It will not react to an enemy sub. (Pg. 80)