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How does DM mines work? - 8/23/2004 4:32:56 PM   
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Status: offline 		Do they settle at lower depth than normal mines.
If you are sending a Transport TF through an area that you laid DM mines do you have to sweep for mines.

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RE: How do does DM mines work - 8/23/2004 4:58:08 PM   
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Status: offline 		Mines laid by your side are generally safe to pass through, it is assumed I suppose, that you know where you laid them. I think I read there is a possibility you might hit one of your own mines but havent ever seen that.

I moved my Dm's to Noumea ( replace mines in Sydney) and tried to mine around Gaudalcanal. 2 of them laid their mines, the other 2 refused to move to the assigned hex and lay mines, they just sat at one move away and ate up fuel.

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RE: How do does DM mines work - 8/23/2004 5:34:14 PM   
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Status: offline 		I think you can hit your own mines. One of my PT boats hit a mine while repelling an invasion in the PI against the AI. I don't think the AI laied the mines as it was early in the game. A red minefield indicator appeared on the map. I don't know if this means that the entire minefield turned against me or not. I now sent minesweepers with convoys when I can. Remember that according to the manual, lost MSWs are rebuilt by both sides.

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RE: How do does DM mines work - 8/23/2004 5:54:45 PM   
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Status: offline 		Yes, you can hit your own mines but the % is low. However, if you run another TF into the hex on the same turn as the minefield is being laid, the odds of hitting your own mines seem to go up.

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RE: How do does DM mines work - 8/23/2004 7:58:46 PM   
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Status: offline 		The combat report will list the type of mine that your ship hits, so you can tell from that whether it was a "friendly" or enemy mine. (And I managed to hit one of my own mines in my game. Cost me a DD. )

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RE: How does DM mines work? - 8/25/2004 2:57:27 PM   
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RE: How does DM mines work? - 8/25/2004 3:56:51 PM   
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RE: How does DM mines work? - 8/25/2004 4:24:59 PM   
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Status: offline 		In UV, if you loose a previously mined base the chances of hitting your own mines increase drastically and you definitely need MSWs if you want to invade the base.
I had the Allies trying to reconquer Tulagi in June 1942, which I had heavvily mined but lighlty garrisoned yet.
I sent the 21st and 65th to retake the base. All my MSWs have been working like hell and I lost two APs and 1 PC to my own mines!!!

I wonder if it applies to WitP as well.

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RE: How do does DM mines work - 8/25/2004 8:52:21 PM   
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ORIGINAL: Bait Boy

I think you can hit your own mines. One of my PT boats hit a mine while repelling an invasion in the PI against the AI. I don't think the AI laied the mines as it was early in the game. A red minefield indicator appeared on the map. I don't know if this means that the entire minefield turned against me or not. I now sent minesweepers with convoys when I can. Remember that according to the manual, lost MSWs are rebuilt by both sides.


Red mine dot means the japs mined the hex. You found it be hitting one.

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