Question about mission objectives TM1.7

exponent8246 · 02-01-08, 03:29 PM

Hi all,

When I get a mission objective, I get an additional order to radio in a 00:01 every day.
Is this really necessary?? What are the consequences if I dont radio in??

Also, does using time compression make you miss any juicy targets at all??

I use time compression quite a bit but am beginning to think that I may be missing some nice targets or convoys??

DavyJonesFootlocker · 02-01-08, 03:33 PM

No, not necessary. I ignore it. The only time I do is when I get tonnage or if I sight a Task Force. When my alloted time is up within the confines of the area I get a new location to go to. At the end of two patrols, if I don't get targets then the message tells me to patrol the area at my discretion. If I run out of torps they tell be to get back to base. TC do not miss. I went 1024 and the pop up message asking me for what actions to take. This goes for surface and air threats.

TM has really improved a lot. I hope RFB does the same.

exponent8246 · 02-01-08, 03:36 PM

Thats kind of what I figured.

Do you have any tips for setting up the correct sort of waypoints to find the most targets?
Or do you just plot a randoms course??

DavyJonesFootlocker · 02-01-08, 03:41 PM

I looked up online for any shipping lane maps during WW2 in the Pacific to get an idea. You can do the same. Or when I first started I made patterns up myself to cover the greatest surface area in the least amount of time. I think the sub war was a touch and go business until the Japanese code was broken. In fact the last two patrols turned up nil. What I do is sneak into the closest enemy harbors (ones without DD patrols of course) and sink tonnage to my delight. But targets or no targets I just fancy this sim.

exponent8246 · 02-01-08, 03:48 PM

Agree with you entirely mate.

I like sneaking into a port (with a DD just for the excitement) and getting my kicks in there!!

Like you said though, even with no contacts, I still enjoy it!!

There nothing like sneaking around, hunting targets!! Its kicks ass!!!

DavyJonesFootlocker · 02-01-08, 03:50 PM

Awriight, brother!

You deserve the fun!

02-01-08, 03:29 PM	#1
exponent8246 Sparky Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 153 Downloads: 39 Uploads: 0	Question about mission objectives TM1.7 Hi all, When I get a mission objective, I get an additional order to radio in a 00:01 every day. Is this really necessary?? What are the consequences if I dont radio in?? Also, does using time compression make you miss any juicy targets at all?? I use time compression quite a bit but am beginning to think that I may be missing some nice targets or convoys??

02-01-08, 03:33 PM	#2
DavyJonesFootlocker The Old Man Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Stink Drunk in Trinidad Posts: 1,572 Downloads: 138 Uploads: 0	No, not necessary. I ignore it. The only time I do is when I get tonnage or if I sight a Task Force. When my alloted time is up within the confines of the area I get a new location to go to. At the end of two patrols, if I don't get targets then the message tells me to patrol the area at my discretion. If I run out of torps they tell be to get back to base. TC do not miss. I went 1024 and the pop up message asking me for what actions to take. This goes for surface and air threats. TM has really improved a lot. I hope RFB does the same. __________________ "Silence means death. Stand on your feet. Inner fear your worst enemy."- Sepultura. My Silent Hunter 5 mantra is this......"Torpedo missed, sir!" A P-400 is a P-40 with a Zero after it. A proud member of the Wikipedia Haters Club

02-01-08, 03:41 PM	#4
DavyJonesFootlocker The Old Man Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Stink Drunk in Trinidad Posts: 1,572 Downloads: 138 Uploads: 0	I looked up online for any shipping lane maps during WW2 in the Pacific to get an idea. You can do the same. Or when I first started I made patterns up myself to cover the greatest surface area in the least amount of time. I think the sub war was a touch and go business until the Japanese code was broken. In fact the last two patrols turned up nil. What I do is sneak into the closest enemy harbors (ones without DD patrols of course) and sink tonnage to my delight. But targets or no targets I just fancy this sim. __________________ "Silence means death. Stand on your feet. Inner fear your worst enemy."- Sepultura. My Silent Hunter 5 mantra is this......"Torpedo missed, sir!" A P-400 is a P-40 with a Zero after it. A proud member of the Wikipedia Haters Club

02-01-08, 03:50 PM	#6
DavyJonesFootlocker The Old Man Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Stink Drunk in Trinidad Posts: 1,572 Downloads: 138 Uploads: 0	Awriight, brother! You deserve the fun! __________________ "Silence means death. Stand on your feet. Inner fear your worst enemy."- Sepultura. My Silent Hunter 5 mantra is this......"Torpedo missed, sir!" A P-400 is a P-40 with a Zero after it. A proud member of the Wikipedia Haters Club

02-01-08, 03:36 PM	#3
exponent8246 Sparky Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 153 Downloads: 39 Uploads: 0	Thats kind of what I figured. Do you have any tips for setting up the correct sort of waypoints to find the most targets? Or do you just plot a randoms course??

02-01-08, 03:48 PM	#5
exponent8246 Sparky Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 153 Downloads: 39 Uploads: 0	Agree with you entirely mate. I like sneaking into a port (with a DD just for the excitement) and getting my kicks in there!! Like you said though, even with no contacts, I still enjoy it!! There nothing like sneaking around, hunting targets!! Its kicks ass!!!