Surprised by sudden ending of career

flugkapitan · 05-05-09, 11:58 AM

Greetings fellow Kaleun's!

A couple of weeks ago I finally started playing SHIII, with the GWX3.0, SHIII Commander (latest version), JSGME, and SHIIIGen addtions. I started my career in Kiel with the 1st Flotilla in a type IIA, U7 (although I noted that historically U7 was a type IIB) at the beginning of the war around the end of August '39 . All went fairly well for a newbie. I completed 9 patrols, always fulfilled the patrol requirements (reach grid XX, patrol grid XX for 24hrs, etc). Never lost a crewman, never had hull integrity less than 99%, never ran into anything, etc. During the course of 9 patrols I sank 8 ships for around 34,000 tons. Nothing impressive, but not too bad either for a "duck".

Last night when I started SHIII Commander prior to launching SHIII, I was greeted by a message to the effect that I was to turn the boat over to my IWO, return to Kiel and report for re-training - carrer ended!

Soooo....my question is what did I do wrong that I lost my command and got sent back to school? Granted, once while on leave, I did make a few disparaging remarks about the leadership of the OKM whilst drunk in a nightclub

I just started a new career in the 2nd flotilla out of Wilhelmshaven in a VIIB. If anyone has any advice, I'd appreciate it...don't want to have this repeated.

Cheers,
Scott

onelifecrisis · 05-05-09, 12:01 PM

RTFM?

Psst... "realistic career length"

mookiemookie · 05-05-09, 12:06 PM

You have the "realistic career length" option ticked in the SH3 Commander options screen.

flugkapitan · 05-05-09, 12:06 PM

Oh Yes, I've been through the manuals. I have the "simulate a realistic career length" checked.

Cheers,
Scott

HW3 · 05-05-09, 12:24 PM

That's what did it. Uncheck it and you can go as long as you want, or you get killed, whichever comes first.

flugkapitan · 05-05-09, 12:32 PM

I see...guess I misunderstood what the checking of it meant

Thanks!

Scott

Coyote88 · 05-05-09, 03:55 PM

Yes, you got sent back to school, but this time you're the instructor! It's a compliment!

Henry Wood · 05-05-09, 04:15 PM

It meant Uncle Karl was very pleased with you and had decided to maybe give you a desk job or maybe put you in charge of training newbies. Also, you did a very good job as you had obviously taught your IWO well so he could take over from you.
I hope you got some medals for your good work.

Jaman · 05-05-09, 05:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HW3

That's what did it. Uncheck it and you can go as long as you want, or you get killed, whichever comes first.

Also you can click on SH3 Commander where it says "Retired" and take back the command of your old sub at the same point you lost it.

flugkapitan · 05-05-09, 09:22 PM

Thanks for the good news and information! I think I'll un-retire myself

Cheers,
Scott

Jimbuna · 05-06-09, 04:22 AM

Welcome aboard flugkapitan

tomfon · 05-07-09, 05:43 AM

Poor JScones... We'll drive him crazy.

Maybe he should add an "RTFM" memo at the "Troubleshooting" section (?) or even better an "RTFM" tip at the tip screen (?).

05-05-09, 11:58 AM	#1
flugkapitan Loader Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 84 Downloads: 47 Uploads: 0	Surprised by sudden ending of career Greetings fellow Kaleun's! A couple of weeks ago I finally started playing SHIII, with the GWX3.0, SHIII Commander (latest version), JSGME, and SHIIIGen addtions. I started my career in Kiel with the 1st Flotilla in a type IIA, U7 (although I noted that historically U7 was a type IIB) at the beginning of the war around the end of August '39 . All went fairly well for a newbie. I completed 9 patrols, always fulfilled the patrol requirements (reach grid XX, patrol grid XX for 24hrs, etc). Never lost a crewman, never had hull integrity less than 99%, never ran into anything, etc. During the course of 9 patrols I sank 8 ships for around 34,000 tons. Nothing impressive, but not too bad either for a "duck". Last night when I started SHIII Commander prior to launching SHIII, I was greeted by a message to the effect that I was to turn the boat over to my IWO, return to Kiel and report for re-training - carrer ended! Soooo....my question is what did I do wrong that I lost my command and got sent back to school? Granted, once while on leave, I did make a few disparaging remarks about the leadership of the OKM whilst drunk in a nightclub I just started a new career in the 2nd flotilla out of Wilhelmshaven in a VIIB. If anyone has any advice, I'd appreciate it...don't want to have this repeated. Cheers, Scott

05-05-09, 12:01 PM	#2
onelifecrisis Maverick Modder Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: England Posts: 3,895 Downloads: 65 Uploads: 3	RTFM? Psst... "realistic career length" __________________ Freedom of speech - priceless. For everything else there's Mastercard.

05-05-09, 12:06 PM	#3
mookiemookie Navy Seal Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 9,404 Downloads: 105 Uploads: 1	You have the "realistic career length" option ticked in the SH3 Commander options screen. __________________ They don’t think it be like it is, but it do. Want more U-boat Kaleun portraits for your SH3 Commander Profiles? Download the SH3 Commander Portrait Pack here.

05-05-09, 12:24 PM	#5
HW3 Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Gresham Oregon Posts: 6,574 Downloads: 458 Uploads: 0	That's what did it. Uncheck it and you can go as long as you want, or you get killed, whichever comes first. __________________ "Some ships are designed to sink...others require our assistance." Nathan Zelk

05-05-09, 09:22 PM	#10
flugkapitan Loader Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 84 Downloads: 47 Uploads: 0	Excellent! Thanks for the good news and information! I think I'll un-retire myself Cheers, Scott

05-05-09, 12:32 PM	#6
flugkapitan Loader Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 84 Downloads: 47 Uploads: 0	I see...guess I misunderstood what the checking of it meant Thanks! Scott

05-05-09, 03:55 PM	#7
Coyote88 Seaman Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Cruising the Norwegian coastline Posts: 39 Downloads: 7 Uploads: 0	Yes, you got sent back to school, but this time you're the instructor! It's a compliment!

05-05-09, 04:15 PM	#8
Henry Wood Sparky Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: UK Posts: 150 Downloads: 57 Uploads: 0	It meant Uncle Karl was very pleased with you and had decided to maybe give you a desk job or maybe put you in charge of training newbies. Also, you did a very good job as you had obviously taught your IWO well so he could take over from you. I hope you got some medals for your good work.

05-06-09, 04:22 AM	#11
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,473 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Welcome aboard flugkapitan __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

05-07-09, 05:43 AM	#12
tomfon Grey Wolf Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: CK7662 Posts: 918 Downloads: 178 Uploads: 4	Poor JScones... We'll drive him crazy. Maybe he should add an "RTFM" memo at the "Troubleshooting" section (?) or even better an "RTFM" tip at the tip screen (?).