22 fighter9374 Member 163 posts 5,330 battles Report post #1 Posted August 10, 2017 So I got a RDF captain in my Cleveland, and I'm still trying to get used to it. Any advice and tips on using it? I'm trying to use it to sniff out sneaky little dds prowling near me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3,737 [-JK-] EULA_violator [-JK-] Member 6,881 posts Report post #2 Posted August 10, 2017 best suggestion? switch to something more useful 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3,030 [MRI] Thyaliad Member 4,410 posts 21,269 battles Report post #3 Posted August 10, 2017 It's somewhat useful for ships like Clevelands and Atlantas if you are going to be playing them as DD hunters. Use RDF to pinpoint the enemy DD's position, then abuse islands to get close to where you can ambush them. Just make sure you have hard cover nearby to avoid the inevitable hail of shells that is going to be fired your way. Otherwise Drakon is right, there are better skills for cruisers, especially if it is the first 4-point skill. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
22 fighter9374 Member 163 posts 5,330 battles Report post #4 Posted August 10, 2017 5 minutes ago, Thyaliad said: It's somewhat useful for ships like Clevelands and Atlantas if you are going to be playing them as DD hunters. Use RDF to pinpoint the enemy DD's position, then abuse islands to get close to where you can ambush them. Just make sure you have hard cover nearby to avoid the inevitable hail of shells that is going to be fired your way. Otherwise Drakon is right, there are better skills for cruisers, especially if it is the first 4-point skill. Okay then what do you recommend? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
759 [LNA] legionary2099 Member 2,335 posts 18,589 battles Report post #5 Posted August 10, 2017 5 minutes ago, fighter9374 said: Okay then what do you recommend? You should take adrenaline rush or even consider jack of all trades of even survivability expert. RDF is only useful for sneaky avoid contact ship type Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1,801 [SLAVA] icy_phoenix Supertester 7,897 posts 14,412 battles Report post #6 Posted August 10, 2017 11 minutes ago, fighter9374 said: Okay then what do you recommend? We recommend that you leave RDF for T8+. So far I only saw CatOnBoard using RDF in Des Moines. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
22 fighter9374 Member 163 posts 5,330 battles Report post #7 Posted August 10, 2017 So I should take ADF? CE? or AAMFC? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
759 [LNA] legionary2099 Member 2,335 posts 18,589 battles Report post #8 Posted August 10, 2017 AA manual is not worth it unless you are dead set on removing cv from the game , CE is universally useful for almost all ships as it allow you to dictate engagements and break contacts easier. IFHE is only useful for 152/155mm cruisers and the rest is dependant on your personal needs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3,737 [-JK-] EULA_violator [-JK-] Member 6,881 posts Report post #9 Posted August 10, 2017 CE is a MUST for all ships that isnt a BB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3,030 [MRI] Thyaliad Member 4,410 posts 21,269 battles Report post #10 Posted August 10, 2017 Take CE first. I would argue that CE is a must have for almost all cruisers. The ability to sail from island to island undetected is very useful when trying to flank. It is also very useful when you are drawing too much fire. When that happens, just stop firing, continue to wasd for 20 more seconds, and drop off detection. Also CE combos very well with Radar in the higher tier ships. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1,593 [LBAS] Skarhabek Member 2,843 posts 5,185 battles Report post #11 Posted August 10, 2017 i lol RDF thread finally started. RDF have a few purpose 1. used by gunboat DD to hunt other DD 2. used by DD hunter cruiser to hunt DD 3. used by battleship to avoid ninja torp 4. used by potato cruiser to detect ship behind island to avoid surprise attack by hidden enemy 5. used by potato cruiser to avoid getting spotted by DD 6. used by potato cruiser to confuse enemy 7. used by potato cruiser to blind torp stealth enemy 8. used by potato cruiser to protect BB from stealth DD torp by pinpoint location in RDF 9. trolling enemy..... 10. and many more *but since Cleveland got short range main gun, go get CE instead. reset bro..... RDF maybe usefull in some ship only 2 minutes ago, drakon233 said: CE is a MUST for all ships that isnt a BB IFHE is must on 152mm CA.... :v Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1,248 [LBAS] LtDan_IceCream Supertester 2,342 posts Report post #12 Posted August 10, 2017 4 minutes ago, Skarhabek said: i lol RDF thread finally started. RDF have a few purpose 1. used by gunboat DD to hunt other DD 2. used by DD hunter cruiser to hunt DD 3. used by battleship to avoid ninja torp 4. used by potato cruiser to detect ship behind island to avoid surprise attack by hidden enemy 5. used by potato cruiser to avoid getting spotted by DD 6. used by potato cruiser to confuse enemy 7. used by potato cruiser to blind torp stealth enemy 8. used by potato cruiser to protect BB from stealth DD torp by pinpoint location in RDF 9. trolling enemy..... 10. and many more *but since Cleveland got short range main gun, go get CE instead. reset bro..... RDF maybe usefull in some ship only IFHE is must on 152mm CA.... :v Here Shark, let me collate that list for you; 1. used by potato Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
22 fighter9374 Member 163 posts 5,330 battles Report post #13 Posted August 10, 2017 5 minutes ago, LtDan_IceCream said: Here Shark, let me collate that list for you; 1. used by potato Please no get that the heck outta this thread Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3,737 [-JK-] EULA_violator [-JK-] Member 6,881 posts Report post #14 Posted August 10, 2017 (edited) Just now, fighter9374 said: Please no get that the heck outta this thread he's right, no one needs RPF on anything that dosnt have radar or a concealment lower then 9km, and a cleve certainly dont need it Edited August 10, 2017 by drakon233 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
22 fighter9374 Member 163 posts 5,330 battles Report post #15 Posted August 10, 2017 4 minutes ago, drakon233 said: he's right, no one needs RPF on anything that dosnt have radar or a concealment lower then 9km, and a cleve certainly dont need it I can handle this guy on my own thanks That being said please keep the chat civil Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3,737 [-JK-] EULA_violator [-JK-] Member 6,881 posts Report post #16 Posted August 10, 2017 that IS civil, since when have people started been triggered by "potato" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1,801 [SLAVA] icy_phoenix Supertester 7,897 posts 14,412 battles Report post #17 Posted August 10, 2017 1 hour ago, Skarhabek said: IFHE is must on 152mm CA.... :v First, those are CL No, IFHE isn't a must on 152mm CA. IFHE is a relatively new addition to the game, people have been playing the game lot longer. The point of high RoF HE guns are to constantly set things on fire and get damage via fire. While the high caliber HE with lower RoF are to deal damage by means of HE alpha. And only a noob keep shooting HE the whole match. Around 50% of times you could use AP. Enemy can heal less from AP damage while fire damage or HE damage in general can be repaired a lot more. Use brain first before taking the ad-on skills for granted. Sure they have benefit, but not like you cannot compensate that with other things. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
52 [MOIST] Epicurus_ Beta Tester 369 posts Report post #18 Posted August 10, 2017 (edited) 2 hours ago, Skarhabek said: RDF have a few purpose 3. used by battleship to avoid ninja torp The effects of Sharkbait on the forum are easily detectable: Edited August 10, 2017 by Epicurus_ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
267 [LGND] Gesterbein Member 643 posts 15,071 battles Report post #19 Posted August 11, 2017 (edited) RDF its useless for cruiser btw.... for cleveland i use this row 1 : get PT after that get DCCA and preventive maintenance row 2 : get Adrenalin Rush row 3 : DE after that take BFT row 4 : CE and IFHE cheers... Edited August 11, 2017 by Gesterbein Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
626 Harpoon01 Alpha Tester 6,605 posts 2,919 battles Report post #20 Posted August 11, 2017 I knew by the time i see the thread title The scu... *cough* sharkbait will be here with his stupidity Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
626 Harpoon01 Alpha Tester 6,605 posts 2,919 battles Report post #21 Posted August 11, 2017 21 hours ago, fighter9374 said: Please no get that the heck outta this thread 1. Used by Nooblord Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1,801 [SLAVA] icy_phoenix Supertester 7,897 posts 14,412 battles Report post #22 Posted August 11, 2017 Should we tell sharkbait that RDF points to closest ship, not the closest incoming torps :P :P :P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
