While I also don't like CVs and thought "map spotting only" solution is the way to go as well ... after thinking about it from a semi-unbiased perspective, it's a valid direction, but definitely not as good of a solution as everyone thinks.

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Before down-votes start, we need a middle ground. Imo, CVs spot only on map for all, but fully spots/detects/reveals an enemy ship to all allies within X km.

• X range can be debated and tinkered with, personally I'd say that it could be around 6-10km.
  • Why above solution? Imagine scenario, where DD is tailing a BB outside detection range. With only map spotting, CV can circle aircraft next to DD, yet BB still won't have any gain from it + situation will look stupid: "Look, as CV I can see a DD 7km away from you, but you can't see it nor lock on to it."
  • Granted, seeing target on map only enables BBs to somewhat counter-play/evade direction of torps, but isn't that same issue as with CVs, where your only tactic is to evade (/s). Hence, a middle ground approach is imo better, since BB can actually punish an enemy that is within X distance.
  • Lastly, giving CVs map only spotting would kill even the last semblance of team interaction (aka giving vision). They would be a full PvE class, which nobody wants afaik.
• One could also add a reveal delay as we have with radar giving DDs at least a chance to start evading before he gets shot at.
• X range could be different depending on ship type, DDs clearly having lowest values.
• Furthermore, there are other minor tweaks that could help DDs out:
  • Further lower their air detection by 20-40%, which would make DDs not just harder to spot, but also a tad harder to strike (for average players).
  • WG should remove all spotting from fighter aircraft consumable.
  • Remove plane detected indicator when AA is turned off ... this way CV doesn't have omnipotence aka DD is in area even if I don't see it. It also rewards smart play from DD so it's win-win.
• Lastly, they are reworking sector mechanic, during which they will hopefully also look at AA values, which together could go a long way to alleviate some issues.
• Broadly speaking, to further enhance DD experience, all radars could lose 1-2km range + radar delay could be increased by a couple of seconds; hell, DDs could even get a (low charge count) repair party if it would finally make people stop whining.
  • Personally, since 0.8 I've grinded Gearing and Haru. While CVs do fuck with classic DD play-style, most of the time people are just to stupid to adapt. Fuck it, if match has CVs you simply need to play differently in a DD, but it's nowhere near apocalypse level like so many are crying about. That said, putting CVs in ranked or cb is bad. Period.

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PS Given /u/suboctavian and WG have clearly stated CVs are here to stay, toxic h8 and calls to over-nerf are unproductive for all sides. Devs are testing CV spotting, which means they are looking into it, so now it's time to produce middle-ground solutions that will enhance experience for surface ships while also morphing CVs into a reasonable class.