Magnum50 Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 Just wondering... can you shut down the engines of tanks while keeping them battle ready, IE: an ambush... had a game where the sounds of the tanks gave away there positions just before a excellent ambush. thx 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Childress Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 No. But excellent question. What, exactly, are AFVs doing when 'hiding'. Presumably cutting off their sound signature. Maybe we'll get an ignition switch and consequent movement delay for CM 3.0. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanir Ausf B Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 The manual does say that Hiding vehicles "try to keep a low noise profile". 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Childress Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 How to start a Sherman tank: http://8th-armored.org/misc/36-start.htm (Hint: it's not like the family Toyota) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Emrys Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 How to start a Sherman tank: http://8th-armored.org/misc/36-start.htm Just the thing you would want to deal with when a company of Panthers unexpectedly crests the ridge. :eek: Michael 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Childress Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 The money line: If oil pressure does not reach 40 lbs. in 30 seconds at 1300 r.p.m., stop engine. Then there's the challenge of rotating the turret when not under power. BF, fix or do somefink! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyD Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 Some (real world) tanks were easier to start than others, some more reliable than others. Some tanks were noisier than others. The M5 Stuart ran on two engines and they could shut one down if they wanted. Panthers were notorious for backfiring, which would be especially bothersome if you were part of the crew operating the hand crank in back. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Childress Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 I'm not done. In good game design every decision a player makes should pose, one presumes, a cost/benefit dilemma. An upside and a downside. When Hiding an infantry squad, for example, you enhance concealment and but forfeit a degree of awareness. What motivation does a player have NOT to Hide a friendly AFV at the end of every move? Where's the downside? Or is there an undocumented Spotting penalty inherent to simply (abstractedly) cutting the engine? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
womble Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 I'm not done. In good game design every decision a player makes should pose, one presumes, a cost/benefit dilemma. An upside and a downside. When Hiding an infantry squad, for example, you enhance concealment and but forfeit a degree of awareness. What motivation does a player have NOT to Hide a friendly AFV at the end of every move? Where's the downside? Or is there an undocumented Spotting penalty inherent to simply (abstractedly) cutting the engine? Perhaps the commander is too distracted by the possibility of being stranded with no traverse or ability to move to pay attention to his scopes properly? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c3k Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 PzIV's had a separate gas-driven electric generator for their electrical systems, including the electric turret traverse motor. I would -imagine- that they could run only that, tucked into the engine compartment, whilst awaiting the ambush. However, if my pink tush were in a tank, and I knew I could see the enemy and that there'd be firing, I'd assume that LOS works both ways. Given that the enemy could see me, I'd ensure my engine were running. Reverse is a useless gear without a turning crankshaft. And if they can HEAR me, what good is my long gun? May as well dismount with crowbars, grenades, and handguns. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poesel Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 And if they can HEAR me, what good is my long gun? May as well dismount with crowbars, grenades, and handguns. Don't underestimate the crowbar - ask Mr. Freeman about it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanzfeld Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 May as well dismount with crowbars, grenades, and handguns. Ahhh....San Diego PD style! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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