I hit the assigned patrol grid first; if I get damaged elsewhere before I finish it, I throw away a nice chunk of renown. Once I finish the assigned patrol, I work the nearest shipping lane on the assumption that BdU wants me working that area.

Orders are orders, but maybe my trip home will become a little bit "streched" ;)

So 2 with a little bit of 3

I do my grid then head for the convoy lanes.

In real life U-Boats were often redirected as reports came in as to enemy location so when a convoy sighting has been relayed to you it could be considered a new order although there is no penalty or reward regarding the "Suggestions" in SH3

Wulfmann

I usually try to hunt up a convoy lane.