The SA not-Bug. How did you adapt?

[th3freakie]

Ever since 5.5 hit and destroyer players were all hit with mass hallucinations, there have been many posts about strategies and methods on how to deal with the non-changes. Unfortunately, these are a bit scattered around several threads and sub-forums, some focusing on DDs, others on the general Smoke and/or Detection mechanics, others still designed only for IJN DDs, which were finally re-balanced in a way that made absolute sense and left everyone happy.

 

So I figured we could use a thread to concentrate all the strategies to adapt to our own deranged perception, because obviously nothing changed and you'd have to be a crazy person to say otherwise.

 

Personally, I bought Stellaris. 

[Niibler]

I adapted by trying out Overwatch, ended up buying it instead of a discounted Atago. I'd rather hallucinate in a different game it seems.

[_Flyto_]

I adapted it by stopping playing high-tier destroyers. And putting more of my time into XCOM 2.

[44smok]

Mounting torpedo acquisition perk on my Chapayev captain to increase radar range to 14,5 km and troll DD even more

 

[Cosseria]

Quitting T 8 DDs and buying back some T 2 instead.

However I'm not using smoke anymore as a viable tactic, I just camp more and hug islands instead.

[Admiral_noodle]

I think ppl are using smoke wrong now. I think you need to start turning away and put the smoke behind you so you don't keep sliding out and keeping your detection on.

 

Theory tho. I don't DD. I just face them a lot

 

Those that smoke and slow up now give you 3-8s to shoot them depending on how quickly they slow up.

[Ze_Reckless]

I think ppl are using smoke wrong now. I think you need to start turning away and put the smoke behind you so you don't keep sliding out and keeping your detection on.

 

Theory tho. I don't DD. I just face them a lot

 

Those that smoke and slow up now give you 3-8s to shoot them depending on how quickly they slow up.

 

Have fun doing that with the amazing turning rate of russian DDs. Or when there is a plane above your head (you might not even see).

I'm fine with nerfs, but do they have to be ninja?

[Panocek]

In russian DD you're spotted anyway so there is little difference. And I'd even say if you're not spotted when pissing as many people off as possible, you do it wrong

[robihr]

i play a lot less dd now. also less wows. you know stellaris is rather nice...

[ColonelPete]

Playing as always...

[Mayv]

Slowing down to nearly a stop before using offensive smoke.

 

Trying not to rely on defensive smoke.

[HMS_Worcester]

Personally, I bought Stellaris. 

 

Stellaris really is the best remedy for the current stresses of this game, it is getting me through the GNB event nicely (by me only playing Stellaris!).

[MaxxyNL]

Not experiencing any problems when i play my DD's. 

 

[Ze_Reckless]

In russian DD you're spotted anyway so there is little difference. And I'd even say if you're not spotted when pissing as many people off as possible, you do it wrong

 

True, but you would rather like to be unspotted when getting into position or when you discover two cruisers at 9 km. Defensive smoke doesn't help you, it's like all ships have radar at all times.

[gr0pah]

Mounting torpedo acquisition perk on my Chapayev captain to increase radar range to 14,5 km and troll DD even more

 

Huh? That doesn't work.

[Mayv]

 

Huh? That doesn't work.

 

I think he is talking about the UI bug.

[Azrael_Ashemdion]

I adapted it by stopping playing high-tier destroyers. And putting more of my time into XCOM 2.

 

I've seen a few of Jingles' vids on that...is it worth the $$? 

 

  Az

[_Flyto_]

 

I've seen a few of Jingles' vids on that...is it worth the $$? 

 

  Az

 

It's not as good as the first of the reboots, but it's still good. Probably worth it now, if you like that sort of game, definitely it worth it once discounting starts :-)

[Unintentional_submarine]

Well, aside from various snide comments I could make, I have decided to stop using the stop-in-smoke when detected. Instead I use it as a cover wall in retreating. If I can be sure the incoming fire is limited, then the stop-in-smoke is still applied.

[Amon_ITA]

At least the "BB Mafia" doesn't talk of switching to other games when their ships are nerfed.

[Ictogan]

At least the "BB Mafia" doesn't talk of switching to other games when their ships are nerfed.

 

So when were BBs last nerfed?

[OlFson]

At least the "BB Mafia" doesn't talk of switching to other games when their ships are nerfed.

 

Praise them

 

on topic: didnt adapt yet.

[robihr]

but you have to admire the wg.

 

they nerfed torpedoes so you must close distance to enemy fleet, and then they nerfed smoke so enemy fleet can actually kill you. SNAFU

[Mayv]

 

So when were BBs last nerfed?

 

Didnt you hear that Ap has been nerfed every second patch and BB dispersion nerfed every third patch? Now BBs are lucky to land a hit and when they do 97% if them are over pens.

[Panocek]

 

Didnt you hear that Ap has been nerfed every second patch and BB dispersion nerfed every third patch? Now BBs are lucky to land a hit and when they do 97% if them are over pens.

 

Well, every mine battle in Iowa starts with prayer to RNGesus for blessing to at least be able to hit water, because at times even that isn't that easy.