When I played Ranked in a Hindy on my Free-to-Play account, I ran DFAA. Hindy has improved Hydro compared to other nations, so it was seen as rather controversial.
I did it for a few reasons:
I'm known for CVs and like to point out AA mechanics and uses when possible.
Ranked is a smaller format so it's common for positions to be more isolated.
I would rarely be put in a position of having to charge into a torp DD or brawl others in sections with islands.
I would try to position right behind my DD's detectibility so I could help win the DD trades.
After DD trades, much of the game is being at a distance that can throw off battleship shell aim, so there's a healthy distance moreso than not.
In general, I preferred feeling more comfortable in my ability to take the position I wanted as opposed to having Hydro for more "in case of" situati...
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