BDU Ark Royal messages - does it exist?

claretabroad · 05-20-2011, 09:58 AM

I'm at sea in february 1940 and I get several BDU messages telling me the Ark Royal is heading to Portsmouth.

Would this be eye candy or an actual scripted event?

Messages are as follows:

1) Proceed to channel approach between start point and Quessant

2) take up attacking position along the line of lizard head - los sept isles. Ark Royal is expected to pass eastward early on 13/2. Renown and Exeter early on 14/2

3) Message 2) repeated

4) Ark Royal was in 45 degrees north, 15 degrees West @ 1900/12/2 speed 22 knots expected port of destination is Portsmouth

5) U-37 and U-48 (I'm U-30) make every effort to take up attacking positions ordered. Until boats are dismissed from this position only particularly valuable targets are to be attacked. U-26 to occupy sqaure 3000 BE right half and square 1000 BE left half as attack area

6) U-26 to operate North of 40 degrees 30 minutes North. U-48 South of the line.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Herr-Berbunch · 05-20-2011, 10:12 AM

I think that message is just for immersion, so no, you probably wouldn't get to see Ark on that trip. Are you using GWX, as there are more scripted 'real' vessels sailing?

claretabroad · 05-20-2011, 11:10 AM

Oops, should have said that up front.

GWX 3.0 Gold.

HW3 · 05-20-2011, 12:03 PM

Immersion messages, GWX added a lot of real radio traffic messages from WW2 to the sim to give you more of a feel of the war. Also to make you feel like you are not the only u-boat at sea. Do not be surprised if you happen to get a message with your u-boat number, it has happened to me, but it will be a immersion message also.

FIREWALL · 05-20-2011, 12:25 PM

That sneaky GWX Team put a bunch of Easter Eggs in their mod.

Wouldn't hurt to go look. More than once I've been pleasantly surprised.

There used to be a thread about finding them iirc.

Obersteuermann · 05-20-2011, 12:27 PM

In a previous career i had U-48 and I was operating in that area when the messages came through.

Spent ages stooging around looking for the Ark but had no joy. Which was a bit sad!

sharkbit · 05-20-2011, 05:45 PM

How many times in real life did submarines get sent on wild goose chases?

Taking a look when close to the position may add to the immersion wether the messages are real or not.

claretabroad · 05-21-2011, 07:30 AM

Thanks for all your replies.
I never did see the Ark Royal but did manage to find a lovely convoy to unleash my frustration on.

sloko · 06-10-2011, 10:45 AM

Real message could be really fun, a lot more immersif i think... For now nô mire me reading MSG

Kip336 · 06-10-2011, 11:18 AM

I remember those messages..

I've searched, searched and searched. I even googled for the route the ark royal sailed back then.

Never found it in game during those messages.

Tessa · 06-13-2011, 08:31 AM

Got a great screenshot hiding somewhere of the Ark Royal ands it couple of escorts while I was going through Gibraltor. Only needed to turn about 90 degrees but was fresh out of eels

There's just something almost magical about sinking flat tops, and the satisfaction in watching them sink and roll over.

Fish In The Water · 06-13-2011, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tessa

There's just something almost magical about sinking flat tops, and the satisfaction in watching them sink and roll over.

Almost as good as Xmas morning...

05-20-2011, 09:58 AM	#1
claretabroad Bilge Rat Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 4 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 0	BDU Ark Royal messages - does it exist? I'm at sea in february 1940 and I get several BDU messages telling me the Ark Royal is heading to Portsmouth. Would this be eye candy or an actual scripted event? Messages are as follows: 1) Proceed to channel approach between start point and Quessant 2) take up attacking position along the line of lizard head - los sept isles. Ark Royal is expected to pass eastward early on 13/2. Renown and Exeter early on 14/2 3) Message 2) repeated 4) Ark Royal was in 45 degrees north, 15 degrees West @ 1900/12/2 speed 22 knots expected port of destination is Portsmouth 5) U-37 and U-48 (I'm U-30) make every effort to take up attacking positions ordered. Until boats are dismissed from this position only particularly valuable targets are to be attacked. U-26 to occupy sqaure 3000 BE right half and square 1000 BE left half as attack area 6) U-26 to operate North of 40 degrees 30 minutes North. U-48 South of the line. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

05-20-2011, 10:12 AM	#2
Herr-Berbunch Silent Hunter Join Date: May 2010 Location: AN72 Posts: 11,517 Downloads: 69 Uploads: 0	I think that message is just for immersion, so no, you probably wouldn't get to see Ark on that trip. Are you using GWX, as there are more scripted 'real' vessels sailing? __________________

05-20-2011, 12:03 PM	#4
HW3 Admiral Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,312 Downloads: 198 Uploads: 0	Immersion messages, GWX added a lot of real radio traffic messages from WW2 to the sim to give you more of a feel of the war. Also to make you feel like you are not the only u-boat at sea. Do not be surprised if you happen to get a message with your u-boat number, it has happened to me, but it will be a immersion message also. __________________ U-190 2nd Flottille Lorient RIP Lost in the Caribbean Late 1944 WAW VI

05-20-2011, 12:25 PM	#5
FIREWALL Eternal Patrol SUBSIM Welcome Committee Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CATALINA IS. SO . CAL USA Posts: 10,160 Downloads: 511 Uploads: 0	That sneaky GWX Team put a bunch of Easter Eggs in their mod. Wouldn't hurt to go look. More than once I've been pleasantly surprised. There used to be a thread about finding them iirc. __________________ I Play GWX. Silent Hunter Who ???

05-20-2011, 05:45 PM	#7
sharkbit The Old Man Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 1,490 Downloads: 196 Uploads: 0	How many times in real life did submarines get sent on wild goose chases? Taking a look when close to the position may add to the immersion wether the messages are real or not. __________________ “Prejudice is blind. There will always be someone who says you aren’t welcome at the table. Stop apologizing for who you are and using all your energy trying to change their minds. Yes, you will lose friends, maybe even family. But you will gain your self-respect. You will know your worth. Once you have that, nothing can stop you.”

05-20-2011, 11:10 AM	#3
claretabroad Bilge Rat Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 4 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 0	Oops, should have said that up front. GWX 3.0 Gold.

05-20-2011, 12:27 PM	#6
Obersteuermann Shore leave Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 70 Downloads: 13 Uploads: 0	In a previous career i had U-48 and I was operating in that area when the messages came through. Spent ages stooging around looking for the Ark but had no joy. Which was a bit sad!

05-21-2011, 07:30 AM	#8
claretabroad Bilge Rat Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 4 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 0	Thanks for all your replies. I never did see the Ark Royal but did manage to find a lovely convoy to unleash my frustration on.

06-10-2011, 10:45 AM	#9
sloko Bilge Rat Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 1 Downloads: 68 Uploads: 0	Real message could be really fun, a lot more immersif i think... For now nô mire me reading MSG

06-10-2011, 11:18 AM	#10
Kip336 Bosun Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 68 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	I remember those messages.. I've searched, searched and searched. I even googled for the route the ark royal sailed back then. Never found it in game during those messages.

06-13-2011, 08:31 AM	#11
Tessa Grey Wolf Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: CG 96 Posts: 916 Downloads: 12 Uploads: 0	Got a great screenshot hiding somewhere of the Ark Royal ands it couple of escorts while I was going through Gibraltor. Only needed to turn about 90 degrees but was fresh out of eels There's just something almost magical about sinking flat tops, and the satisfaction in watching them sink and roll over. __________________

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