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Bosje · 06-22-08, 05:10 AM

Dear fellow Kaleuns,

there has been a lot of talk about realism of course, but a thorough read does not quite leave me with a satisfied answer to my questions, hence this thread.

I'm looking for a way to enhance my story of Freiherr Beckman's adventure in U-735 (to be read in my 'U-2 War Journal' thread)

those who have been following him will know that he reloads the tubes during engagements, uses the bearing lines from incoming radar transmissions to intercept the enemy, he engages warships in 1943 and, on the character side of things, puts his boat and crew in irresponsibly dangerous situations and then argues with the officers about it.

it all results in exciting action and keeps me on the edge of my seat when playing, but as the story is getting a bit out of hand, I'd like to enhance it by getting it as real as I can make it. So:

-did any Kaleun ever reload torpedoes during a convoy engagement?
-did radar warning receivers actually give you the bearing and approximate range to source?
-did any Kaleun ever do anything else than run away from escort groups? (ie is attacking a hunter killer group complete nonsense?)
-does anyone know if the arguments between a kaleun and his staff about doing stupidly reckless things are actually feasable?
-would he, historically, long since have been relieved from command for being irresponsible or could he be considered a truly brave hero of the Atlantic, worshipped by the men and revered by BdU?

I'm asking this because I'd like to think that it all might have actually happened, 'not so long ago', in addition to being a joy to write and, hopefully, read.

The career is currently played at 90% realism (free cam for eye candy and screenies, fubar's skin is too cool not to look at from time to time

), manual targetting only, on GWX 2.1 With the intent of holding true to the Dead is Dead way of life.

I would very much appreciate some input from all you experienced grey wolves out there, to make this whole thing more historically accurate. Unless his current reckless style is exactly what makes it interesting, of course

thanks

Bosje

06-22-08, 05:10 AM	#1
Bosje Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 732 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 0	realism issue Dear fellow Kaleuns, there has been a lot of talk about realism of course, but a thorough read does not quite leave me with a satisfied answer to my questions, hence this thread. I'm looking for a way to enhance my story of Freiherr Beckman's adventure in U-735 (to be read in my 'U-2 War Journal' thread) those who have been following him will know that he reloads the tubes during engagements, uses the bearing lines from incoming radar transmissions to intercept the enemy, he engages warships in 1943 and, on the character side of things, puts his boat and crew in irresponsibly dangerous situations and then argues with the officers about it. it all results in exciting action and keeps me on the edge of my seat when playing, but as the story is getting a bit out of hand, I'd like to enhance it by getting it as real as I can make it. So: -did any Kaleun ever reload torpedoes during a convoy engagement? -did radar warning receivers actually give you the bearing and approximate range to source? -did any Kaleun ever do anything else than run away from escort groups? (ie is attacking a hunter killer group complete nonsense?) -does anyone know if the arguments between a kaleun and his staff about doing stupidly reckless things are actually feasable? -would he, historically, long since have been relieved from command for being irresponsible or could he be considered a truly brave hero of the Atlantic, worshipped by the men and revered by BdU? I'm asking this because I'd like to think that it all might have actually happened, 'not so long ago', in addition to being a joy to write and, hopefully, read. The career is currently played at 90% realism (free cam for eye candy and screenies, fubar's skin is too cool not to look at from time to time ), manual targetting only, on GWX 2.1 With the intent of holding true to the Dead is Dead way of life. I would very much appreciate some input from all you experienced grey wolves out there, to make this whole thing more historically accurate. Unless his current reckless style is exactly what makes it interesting, of course thanks Bosje __________________ And when an 800-ton Uboat has you by the tits... you listen!