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gevers1 · 02-04-09, 06:29 AM

So, having learned the hard lesson of not sailing through the English Channel after War has broken out, I'm just starting out on my 2nd 'first' Patrol, if you know what I mean.

As I always start my career in 1939, I find that the first patrol is always completely pointless - war has not broken out and everyone is neutral (well, green on the map), so there's nothing (i.e. not allowed) to sink. Accordingly, I cruise to my assigned sector, sail around for a day or so and head home again. All very dull ..

So, here's the thing -

1/ is there a way to start later in 1939 other than august and so avoid that pointless first patrol?
2/ will I be attacked if spotted by a 'neutral' warship?

thanks
/s

02-04-09, 06:29 AM	#1
gevers1 Swabbie Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 13 Downloads: 12 Uploads: 0	Pointless first patrol ..? So, having learned the hard lesson of not sailing through the English Channel after War has broken out, I'm just starting out on my 2nd 'first' Patrol, if you know what I mean. As I always start my career in 1939, I find that the first patrol is always completely pointless - war has not broken out and everyone is neutral (well, green on the map), so there's nothing (i.e. not allowed) to sink. Accordingly, I cruise to my assigned sector, sail around for a day or so and head home again. All very dull .. So, here's the thing - 1/ is there a way to start later in 1939 other than august and so avoid that pointless first patrol? 2/ will I be attacked if spotted by a 'neutral' warship? thanks /s