Well gentlemans, complain to Churchill not me. Brits used planes to drop mines around the german ports, Kiel was one of their favorite spot. Now, I dont find it realistic to have mines right in the ports, but after getting out and the land is not visible anymore, be prepared for what is worst. Here is a map with minefileds in North Sea:
These are the main areas where I put mines. You will have a small corridor free of mines, but you will need to travel a lot for that. Or, take your chances and try break the mine field.. u may have luck.
I was a bit sad as you can just dive and sail under them, but seems like TDW solved this problem.. now I can lower the mines and put even more, so the traffic will not blow them away. This will be helpful in Gibraltar where I could not put to many mines because of the big traffic. If you want some hardcore experience, try pass the english channel. Post back if you had reach the Atlantic in 1 piece, you deserve a medal.
No more BBQ parties at Scapa. Nets, mines all around with your name on them. Thanks Trevally for the map, seems like I need to work a bit more on the Scapa area, I really needed a map like this.
Most of the brit ports are mined, so no more camping enemy ports for easy tonnage hunt. Not sure about US.. they used mines as far as I know, but where and when?
PS: ddrgn, do you have a screenie with a mine map used in SH3. I dont feel like installing all that jazz just to see a map.