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Gerd Priess · 08-10-07, 11:46 PM

I have been playing with the GWX mod for a few weeks now and have to say its brilliant...

I just completed my 4th patrol, and have sunk 7 ships. On my last patrol I was north of Ireland, on the surface at night in overcast weather with high seas. I ran smack into a british task force and what with the low range visibility I could just see an escorting destroyer several kilometres away (he had not spotted me as yet). I quickly crash dived and brought my bow to right angles with the task force travelling south. I then realised the force included the battleships Nelson and Rodney, I fired off all four tubes and then went to 50m. A destroyer by this time was veering off and making towards my position.

Two torps exploded prematurely (those damn electrics) and the other two steamers continued on, what with the convoy now zig-zagging i thought my chances of a hit had gone - but low and behold I made two hits near the stern on the Rodney. After about 10 mins she went dead in the water (engines stopped). That one pesky destroyer kept my head down for quite some time, but given the rough weather he was dropping DC's in the wrong area. Eventually he moved off to join the rest of the TF that had long since moved on (protecting Nelson).

I went to periscope depth, saw that Rodney was down at the stern a little (deck awash) so I fired off another 3 torps to finish her well and truly. She blew up and sank quickly. That was my only sinking of the 4th patrol - and I only got a Iron Cross II class for sinking a battleship??? what is the go here - is there not a points system that should get you a ritterkreutz for sinking a battleship? - Is prein's sinking of the royal oak any more worthy than my victory? hehe

That aside I think it is brilliant what you guys have done with GWX.

Also a question about SHIII Commander - I read that it is another mod to work alongside GWX... What does it inlcude or for that matter what does it make better? and where can I get it? How many files do I need to download...?

Thanks again!

08-10-07, 11:46 PM	#1763
Gerd Priess Swabbie Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 8 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Question on SHIII Commander and GWX I have been playing with the GWX mod for a few weeks now and have to say its brilliant... I just completed my 4th patrol, and have sunk 7 ships. On my last patrol I was north of Ireland, on the surface at night in overcast weather with high seas. I ran smack into a british task force and what with the low range visibility I could just see an escorting destroyer several kilometres away (he had not spotted me as yet). I quickly crash dived and brought my bow to right angles with the task force travelling south. I then realised the force included the battleships Nelson and Rodney, I fired off all four tubes and then went to 50m. A destroyer by this time was veering off and making towards my position. Two torps exploded prematurely (those damn electrics) and the other two steamers continued on, what with the convoy now zig-zagging i thought my chances of a hit had gone - but low and behold I made two hits near the stern on the Rodney. After about 10 mins she went dead in the water (engines stopped). That one pesky destroyer kept my head down for quite some time, but given the rough weather he was dropping DC's in the wrong area. Eventually he moved off to join the rest of the TF that had long since moved on (protecting Nelson). I went to periscope depth, saw that Rodney was down at the stern a little (deck awash) so I fired off another 3 torps to finish her well and truly. She blew up and sank quickly. That was my only sinking of the 4th patrol - and I only got a Iron Cross II class for sinking a battleship??? what is the go here - is there not a points system that should get you a ritterkreutz for sinking a battleship? - Is prein's sinking of the royal oak any more worthy than my victory? hehe That aside I think it is brilliant what you guys have done with GWX. Also a question about SHIII Commander - I read that it is another mod to work alongside GWX... What does it inlcude or for that matter what does it make better? and where can I get it? How many files do I need to download...? Thanks again!