Got a couple questions

[OSU]

Hey everyone, I've got a couple questions. I got SH3 a week ago and I've had immense fun with it. I've got GWX 3.0 and AMC-GUI Reloaded, and I love it. I'm about to start my 5th patrol, but before I d, I wanted to get a few things cleared up.

1. On my 4th patrol, I was out convoy hunting, and I found a convoy southwest of Britain. I sneaked in and nabbed two merchies and began to make my escape. I had just slipped past two, or maybe three destroyers and I saw a strange icon on the map. What exactly is that grey icon? I know it means a ship sunk, but was it a collision, or something else?
http://i332.photobucket.com/albums/m332/Oddball_019/sh32010-08-0314-17-48-21.jpg

2. I know how to read radio messages, and I know how to send staus reports, but what exactly are contact reports? I know WHAT they are, but when can you send them? I'm assuming that you send them when you're within sight of enemy units so that other U-boats can find you.

3. Sometimes, and this only happens when attacking convoys, my speakers completely overload with what seems like static. It's a loud static-like sound, and it lasts for 1-2 minutes. I don't know if this is a bug or something else.

Thanks for any help you can give me. Good hunting!

[Gerald]

Hey everyone, I've got a couple questions. I got SH3 a week ago and I've had immense fun with it. I've got GWX 3.0 and AMC-GUI Reloaded, and I love it. I'm about to start my 5th patrol, but before I d, I wanted to get a few things cleared up.

1. On my 4th patrol, I was out convoy hunting, and I found a convoy southwest of Britain. I sneaked in and nabbed two merchies and began to make my escape. I had just slipped past two, or maybe three destroyers and I saw a strange icon on the map. What exactly is that grey icon? I know it means a ship sunk, but was it a collision, or something else?
http://i332.photobucket.com/albums/m332/Oddball_019/sh32010-08-0314-17-48-21.jpg

2. I know how to read radio messages, and I know how to send staus reports, but what exactly are contact reports? I know WHAT they are, but when can you send them? I'm assuming that you send them when you're within sight of enemy units so that other U-boats can find you.

3. Sometimes, and this only happens when attacking convoys, my speakers completely overload with shat seems like static. It's a loud static-like sound, and it lasts for 1-2 minutes. I don't know if this is a bug or something else.

Thanks for any help you can give me. Good hunting! credit for it,it is my experience...

[frau kaleun]

1. IIRC a grey "sunk ship" icon means the ship went down but you did not cause the damage that sank it. It may have been due to bad weather, attack from another enemy vessel, or any number of reasons - but you aren't responsible for the kill and will not get credit for it.

2. Contact reports are just what they sound like - if you sight a convoy, for instance, you can send a message to BdU letting them know about it. Whether or not the game does anything with this, like sending in the Luftwaffe (if you're in range of air support) or other u-boats in the area, I really don't know. If I spot something worthy of reporting to BdU (like a convoy I hadn't already heard about via someone else reporting it and BdU passing on the info) I usually get so excited that I forget to radio it in. :doh:

3. This one I have no personal experience with, although some players have said they had sound issues when they were using their system's onboard audio that were solved either by tweaking the settings for that or by switching to a sound card. Someone else may have a better answer for you on this one but if you're using onboard audio that could be one thing to look at in the meantime.

Happy hunting!

[arnahud2]

Hi,

What does mean "IIRC" ? :hmmm:

Is this a secret code used by some of yours ? (let me 2-3 seconds contacting CIA...:D).

Ar Nahud II "The Bad English Speaker"

[Herr-Berbunch]

Hi,

What does mean "IIRC" ?

IIRC means If I Recall (or Remember) Correctly



Ar Nahud II "The Bad English Speaker"

You seem to speak very good compared to some :up:

[frau kaleun]

Most Americans speak pretty bad English as well. :O:

Which is not quite the same thing as being unfamiliar with internet jargon, webspeak 2.0, lolcat, or whatever the heck the kids are calling it these days. 'Tis an acquired habit/skill/inclination/eccentricity. :D

Don't worry, WYBAFAWIWACN.

(When You've Been Around For A While It Will All Come Naturally)

Also, IMOMNHJMTOU.

(I May Or May Not Have Just Made That One Up)

:salute:

[HW3]

1. Yes the grey ship sunk icon is a ship that sank usually due to weather, and it usually is a tramp steamer.

2. If you spot a ship or convoy, and send a contact report, and the Luftwaffe is within range of it, they will show up and attack. As far as other u-boats showing up, unfortunately no.

3. I have no idea.

[OSU]

OK, thanks for all the help guys. I'll have to see if I can remember to send out a contact report. Like frau kaleun, I'm often too excited to remember to send one out.