Finally A Task Force! Why NOW??

Commander Gizmo · 11-02-09, 12:35 AM

I just finished offing a huge (and I do mean huge) convoy with my 1939 destroyer and am parked in AM waiting for the next convoy to drop in for a visit. As expected, I soon find a sound contact heading my way. I excidedly wait for the reports to come in. How many this time boys? Can we end this patrol early and get some R&R?

"New sound conact! Warship! Blah Blah Blah"
"New sound conact! Warship! Blah Blah Blah"
"New sound conact! Warship! Blah Blah Blah"
"New sound conact! Warship! Blah Blah Blah"
"New sound conact! Warship! Blah Blah Blah"

What??! Being the inquisitive soul that I am, I decide this is worth breaking the external camera rule and having a peek. Zipping over a short 20 clicks I find a task force -- and not just any task force! Six Tribals, three Didos, one Renown, and the bloody Hood!

I have been playing SH3 GWX for years and never managed to catch a task force of any size within near firing position and now the frigg'n Hood is about to sail right over the top of me and I've got two torpedoes and only half my ammo supply for a mere five 15cm guns! I can't even dive to get a close look!

To add insult to injury: they aren't just sailing somewhere nearby. They are on a collision course for my boat.

One silver lining though. It seems that in light of my very successful campaign against the merchant fleet (1,800,000 tons in Nov, 1940) the Brits have sent out their finest ship to hunt me down.

I know I took on the Rodney and won, but the weather gave me the upper hand and it was alone. I don't think I am brave enough to take on these guys.

11-02-09, 12:35 AM	#1
Commander Gizmo Watch Officer Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 339 Downloads: 76 Uploads: 4	Finally A Task Force! Why NOW?? I just finished offing a huge (and I do mean huge) convoy with my 1939 destroyer and am parked in AM waiting for the next convoy to drop in for a visit. As expected, I soon find a sound contact heading my way. I excidedly wait for the reports to come in. How many this time boys? Can we end this patrol early and get some R&R? "New sound conact! Warship! Blah Blah Blah" "New sound conact! Warship! Blah Blah Blah" "New sound conact! Warship! Blah Blah Blah" "New sound conact! Warship! Blah Blah Blah" "New sound conact! Warship! Blah Blah Blah" What??! Being the inquisitive soul that I am, I decide this is worth breaking the external camera rule and having a peek. Zipping over a short 20 clicks I find a task force -- and not just any task force! Six Tribals, three Didos, one Renown, and the bloody Hood! I have been playing SH3 GWX for years and never managed to catch a task force of any size within near firing position and now the frigg'n Hood is about to sail right over the top of me and I've got two torpedoes and only half my ammo supply for a mere five 15cm guns! I can't even dive to get a close look! To add insult to injury: they aren't just sailing somewhere nearby. They are on a collision course for my boat. One silver lining though. It seems that in light of my very successful campaign against the merchant fleet (1,800,000 tons in Nov, 1940) the Brits have sent out their finest ship to hunt me down. I know I took on the Rodney and won, but the weather gave me the upper hand and it was alone. I don't think I am brave enough to take on these guys. Last edited by Commander Gizmo; 11-02-09 at 12:52 AM.