Embracing Chaos: Enhancing Naval Realism in Ultimate Admiral Dreadnoughts

[mdesanta777]

I'd like to share thoughts on enhancing the naval combat experience in UAD by introducing more realistic and unpredictable elements, inspired by historical battles renowned for their chaotic nature.

Reflecting on engagements such as the Battle of Tsushima (1905), Battle of Jutland (1916), Battle of Dogger Bank (1915) — reveals the critical role chaotic factors played in determining outcomes. These battles illustrate how unpredictability, surprise, and unforeseen circumstances significantly impacted naval conflicts.

Allow me to introduce more examples:

Sinking of HMS Glorious (1940): A vivid example of chaos where the HMS Glorious, accompanied by destroyers, faced an unexpected encounter with the German battleships Scharnhorst and Gneisenau. The absence of air cover, misjudgments, and Murphy's Law led to the sinking of the Glorious and her escorts.

Battle of Savo Island (1942): Notable for its night action and confusion, where chaotic factors like poor reconnaissance, unexpected ship movements, and miscommunication resulted in a significant Allied defeat despite their superior force.

Battle of North Cape (1943): The German battleship Scharnhorst faced navigational errors and confusion in the dark Arctic winter conditions. Miscommunication and conflicting orders within the German fleet contributed to the Scharnhorst being isolated and eventually sunk by British forces.

These battles, along with others of the era, illustrate the impact of chaos and unpredictability on naval outcomes. Introducing such elements into UAD could elevate the gaming experience by simulating the uncertainties of real naval warfare. I kindly request the developers to consider incorporating these features to create a more engaging and historically reflective naval warfare simulation, akin to the partially successful implementation seen in Rule the Waves, but even more pronounced.

Thank you for considering this proposal. I'm looking forward to the community's thoughts too.

Edited November 14, 2023 by mdesanta777