Strange message

subdude · 12-01-08, 06:37 AM

having just started my career, on my 8th patrol leaving from willhelmshaven i received 2 identical radio messages from BdU saying "new base BREST". brest does not show on my map, what an i supposed to do with that info?
also, do i eventually get promoted to a newer sub at some point or will i stay as long as i do not change anything myself?

subdude

johnm · 12-01-08, 08:30 AM

Hi subdude!

You are stuck with the original sub until you exchange it (using renown) for another. Can't expect Bdu to dish out flashy new subs to all and sundry!

Messages about 'Brest'. I believe that if you travel towards Brest, it will appear on your map when you get close. Bit awkward if you don't know where Brest is!

Enjoy your subsimming.

Raptor1 · 12-01-08, 08:43 AM

Brest is a port on the tip of the Breton peninsula in France, was a major submarine base in World War II

Just be happy you didn't get transferred to St. Nazaire, do you realize how hard is that to pronounce?

Lzs von swe · 12-01-08, 01:21 PM

Getting the "base changed to Brest" before Brest is visible on the map is an old bug in the original game.
Just do your patrol and then click "return to base" when still at sea. That will warp your boat to the right base, Brest, and all will be OK when you start the next patrol.

12-02-08, 01:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raptor1

Brest is a port on the tip of the Breton peninsula in France, was a major submarine base in World War II

Just be happy you didn't get transferred to St. Nazaire, do you realize how hard is that to pronounce?

St.Nazaire is better port for me than Brest in couple cases. First it is further away from Britain which means less air raids can be expected on this port.
Second it has a straight exit to the ocean which I find cosy to use.

subdude · 12-02-08, 01:57 AM

cheers guys, i have found it, Lsz von swe has hit it spot on, after returning to willhelmshaven and starting the next patrol there it was. on the way there i raided the port of dover and sank 1 destroyer and 2 trawlers

good hunting to all

subdude

Jimbuna · 12-02-08, 07:03 AM

SINK EM ALL!!

Paul_IronCoffin · 12-02-08, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raptor1

Just be happy you didn't get transferred to St. Nazaire, do you realize how hard is that to pronounce?

Eh... San't Naz-e-re

Easy!

Wreford-Brown · 12-02-08, 07:46 PM

Erm... San Naz Air?

12-01-08, 06:37 AM	#1
subdude Sailor man Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Kenya Posts: 43 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Strange message having just started my career, on my 8th patrol leaving from willhelmshaven i received 2 identical radio messages from BdU saying "new base BREST". brest does not show on my map, what an i supposed to do with that info? also, do i eventually get promoted to a newer sub at some point or will i stay as long as i do not change anything myself? subdude __________________

12-01-08, 08:43 AM	#3
Raptor1 Navy Seal Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Stavka Posts: 8,211 Downloads: 13 Uploads: 0	Brest is a port on the tip of the Breton peninsula in France, was a major submarine base in World War II Just be happy you didn't get transferred to St. Nazaire, do you realize how hard is that to pronounce? __________________ Current Eastern Front status: Probable Victory Last edited by Raptor1; 12-01-08 at 09:37 AM.

12-01-08, 01:21 PM	#4
Lzs von swe Ace of the Deep Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Norrkoping, Sweden Posts: 1,074 Downloads: 66 Uploads: 0	Getting the "base changed to Brest" before Brest is visible on the map is an old bug in the original game. Just do your patrol and then click "return to base" when still at sea. That will warp your boat to the right base, Brest, and all will be OK when you start the next patrol. __________________

12-02-08, 01:57 AM	#6
subdude Sailor man Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Kenya Posts: 43 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	cheers guys, i have found it, Lsz von swe has hit it spot on, after returning to willhelmshaven and starting the next patrol there it was. on the way there i raided the port of dover and sank 1 destroyer and 2 trawlers good hunting to all subdude __________________

12-02-08, 07:03 AM	#7
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,481 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	SINK EM ALL!! __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

12-01-08, 08:30 AM	#2
johnm Navy Dude Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: North of England Posts: 173 Downloads: 68 Uploads: 0	Hi subdude! You are stuck with the original sub until you exchange it (using renown) for another. Can't expect Bdu to dish out flashy new subs to all and sundry! Messages about 'Brest'. I believe that if you travel towards Brest, it will appear on your map when you get close. Bit awkward if you don't know where Brest is! Enjoy your subsimming.

12-02-08, 07:46 PM	#9
Wreford-Brown Sea Lord Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: In sight of Stonehenge Posts: 1,750 Downloads: 51 Uploads: 26	Erm... San Naz Air? __________________ All my mods are available at MediaFire: SH3 Mods Other modders SH3 mods SH4 Mods ...you can't please all of the people all of the time...