Okay... I'll bite...
 

Why can I not move after reaching my patrol area? Is there a glitch with the base game?

What do you mean? Of course you can leave your patrol area in the game.

Check your anchor!!!!!:D

tell the guys in your engine room to fire the diesels back up! i think there ready to call it quits too soon

Of course... It's always possible that the men think that the captain is too drunk to know what the fark is going on too... >.>

That one bites me every once in a while, turn up TC before leaving battle stations, and then next thing I know 'cannot proceed, sir, we are too dang tired'

OR, do you ask why you have to stay within the bounds during the patrol? In this case, you stay within the allotted range for the proper time and then the star turns gray meaning you've completed your task, then feel free to go wherever to sink whoever.

All of this is good to know... As Nooby-like as I am...(And I am very nooby! lol) all the basic info is appreciated!

Thanks for the replies, I'll be checking them out! (Though I think I jettisoned the anchors back at Cavite by accident! =P Who gave this guy a commission anyway?! Damned basket weaver...... >.>)