A Fish Called Wanda? No...

KeybdFlyer · 07-31-09, 07:17 AM

No, it's a wife called Bernard. Last night was an all-nighter. Not having anything to do today (Friday) I went through the night on SH3, here's a rough-and-ready log of events:

Left Thalia, plotted a circuitous route roughly SW encountered a nice convoy. Intercepted, sneaked through the escorts and fired all five torpedos at four targets. (Two at a Fiji class). Two premature'd, one hit an Ore Carrier, one a Med Merchant and one the Fiji. Escaped detection and trailed the convoy from astern at a safe distance. Med Merchant went down, somewhat later so did the Ore Carrier. Reported sinkings to BdU only to find that although the log showed it as sunk (8897t) I was not credited with it in the message - total ships sunk was one short. 2hrs (RL) later, the Fiji sank as I was attempting to get close enough for a finishing shot, so I did a 180 and headed back towards Thalia. Just about 25km from where the Fiji sank, CTD. No reason, nothing happening, just getting a safe distance away to make a save.

Ok, reload the previous save, but this time missed the convoy for some reason and eventually intercepted another. No Fiji, but plenty of Med Merchants. Five torps fired, four immediate sinkings - spectacular explosions all over the place. Escaped easily this time and headed off to save, only to detect 2 seperate Med Merchants heading in different directions. Down one and chased after the other, eventually intercepting about 1hr ago (RL). Nicely lined-up, one torp right under the bow. She slows to 4kts and I slowly turn to keep station.

It is now that the wife decides to wash & dry her hair - you can see what's coming, yes? She's in a hurry and hits the boost button for extra heat. "Clunk", all the power goes off as she trips the CB in the basement. I shall not repeat my expletive in the forum, but it rhymed with "Oh CLUCKING Bell!"

To round-off a less than perfect night, the oh-so long ago save I had managed to make won't load (corrupted, what a surprise, 20% of my saves fail), so a whole night utterly wasted, lol. I'm going to lie-down now and try to think of new and visually exciting ways to commit murder without being found out.

Indiana_Jones · 07-31-09, 07:45 AM

When You're Chewing On Life's Gristle, Don't Grumble. Give a Whistle!

Hanomag · 07-31-09, 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KeybdFlyer

No, it's a wife called Bernard. Last night was an all-nighter. Not having anything to do today (Friday) I went through the night on SH3, here's a rough-and-ready log of events:

Left Thalia, plotted a circuitous route roughly SW encountered a nice convoy. Intercepted, sneaked through the escorts and fired all five torpedos at four targets. (Two at a Fiji class). Two premature'd, one hit an Ore Carrier, one a Med Merchant and one the Fiji. Escaped detection and trailed the convoy from astern at a safe distance. Med Merchant went down, somewhat later so did the Ore Carrier. Reported sinkings to BdU only to find that although the log showed it as sunk (8897t) I was not credited with it in the message - total ships sunk was one short. 2hrs (RL) later, the Fiji sank as I was attempting to get close enough for a finishing shot, so I did a 180 and headed back towards Thalia. Just about 25km from where the Fiji sank, CTD. No reason, nothing happening, just getting a safe distance away to make a save.

Ok, reload the previous save, but this time missed the convoy for some reason and eventually intercepted another. No Fiji, but plenty of Med Merchants. Five torps fired, four immediate sinkings - spectacular explosions all over the place. Escaped easily this time and headed off to save, only to detect 2 seperate Med Merchants heading in different directions. Down one and chased after the other, eventually intercepting about 1hr ago (RL). Nicely lined-up, one torp right under the bow. She slows to 4kts and I slowly turn to keep station.

It is now that the wife decides to wash & dry her hair - you can see what's coming, yes? She's in a hurry and hits the boost button for extra heat. "Clunk", all the power goes off as she trips the CB in the basement. I shall not repeat my expletive in the forum, but it rhymed with "Oh CLUCKING Bell!"

To round-off a less than perfect night, the oh-so long ago save I had managed to make won't load (corrupted, what a surprise, 20% of my saves fail), so a whole night utterly wasted, lol. I'm going to lie-down now and try to think of new and visually exciting ways to commit murder without being found out.

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Sailor Steve · 07-31-09, 12:03 PM

Ah, the joys of being addicted to a stupid video game. I was in the middle of a game the other night when a one-second power drop left me cursing in frustration as well. I mellowed out when I found out about the 20,000 people left with no power at all for several hours due to the substation fire in another neighborhood.

I think Hanomag has the right idea. Now if I could only find the money for it.

Task Force · 07-31-09, 12:15 PM

are cats like to pull the plug out of the wall.

Im playing a game... then next thing you know the screen goes black....

Jimbuna · 07-31-09, 12:30 PM

That's bad luck mate....bet you wish you were back in the UK with a decent electrical supply

Task Force · 07-31-09, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimbuna

That's bad luck mate....bet you wish you were back in the UK with a decent electrical supply

lol, I hate breakers... you turn on too mutch stuff... it all goes out...

07-31-09, 07:17 AM	#1
KeybdFlyer 中国水兵 Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 272 Downloads: 162 Uploads: 0	A Fish Called Wanda? No... No, it's a wife called Bernard. Last night was an all-nighter. Not having anything to do today (Friday) I went through the night on SH3, here's a rough-and-ready log of events: Left Thalia, plotted a circuitous route roughly SW encountered a nice convoy. Intercepted, sneaked through the escorts and fired all five torpedos at four targets. (Two at a Fiji class). Two premature'd, one hit an Ore Carrier, one a Med Merchant and one the Fiji. Escaped detection and trailed the convoy from astern at a safe distance. Med Merchant went down, somewhat later so did the Ore Carrier. Reported sinkings to BdU only to find that although the log showed it as sunk (8897t) I was not credited with it in the message - total ships sunk was one short. 2hrs (RL) later, the Fiji sank as I was attempting to get close enough for a finishing shot, so I did a 180 and headed back towards Thalia. Just about 25km from where the Fiji sank, CTD. No reason, nothing happening, just getting a safe distance away to make a save. Ok, reload the previous save, but this time missed the convoy for some reason and eventually intercepted another. No Fiji, but plenty of Med Merchants. Five torps fired, four immediate sinkings - spectacular explosions all over the place. Escaped easily this time and headed off to save, only to detect 2 seperate Med Merchants heading in different directions. Down one and chased after the other, eventually intercepting about 1hr ago (RL). Nicely lined-up, one torp right under the bow. She slows to 4kts and I slowly turn to keep station. It is now that the wife decides to wash & dry her hair - you can see what's coming, yes? She's in a hurry and hits the boost button for extra heat. "Clunk", all the power goes off as she trips the CB in the basement. I shall not repeat my expletive in the forum, but it rhymed with "Oh CLUCKING Bell!" To round-off a less than perfect night, the oh-so long ago save I had managed to make won't load (corrupted, what a surprise, 20% of my saves fail), so a whole night utterly wasted, lol. I'm going to lie-down now and try to think of new and visually exciting ways to commit murder without being found out.

07-31-09, 12:03 PM	#4
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	Ah, the joys of being addicted to a stupid video game. I was in the middle of a game the other night when a one-second power drop left me cursing in frustration as well. I mellowed out when I found out about the 20,000 people left with no power at all for several hours due to the substation fire in another neighborhood. I think Hanomag has the right idea. Now if I could only find the money for it. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

07-31-09, 12:15 PM	#5
Task Force Rear Admiral Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: SPACE!!!! Posts: 10,142 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	are cats like to pull the plug out of the wall. Im playing a game... then next thing you know the screen goes black.... __________________ Task Force industries "Taking control of the world, one mind at a time"

07-31-09, 12:30 PM	#6
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,500 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	That's bad luck mate....bet you wish you were back in the UK with a decent electrical supply __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

07-31-09, 07:45 AM	#2
Indiana_Jones Machinist's Mate Join Date: May 2007 Location: New Zealand Posts: 126 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	When You're Chewing On Life's Gristle, Don't Grumble. Give a Whistle!