Introduction and report from first patrol

sub_nuc_108 · 05-21-10, 06:54 AM

Hello Everyone!

A few weeks ago I learned about the Silent Hunter series, and since then I have had a crash course in all things SH3. I am absolutely amazed at the strength of the community in these forums, and very thankful that so many have put forth so much effort to make this game so amazing. I'm currently running SH3 with GWX 3.0 Gold and SH3 commander. One of the fantastic GUIs will be next.

I decided to learn manual plotting and targeting right from the start, and just finished my first patrol at 90% realism (I use the external camera to watch my torpedoes--I can't resist). My first kill was a real thrill: late evening September 1939, heavy seas, and a Granville merchant. Sunk it with a single stern shot. Managed to sink two more merchants before returning to port low on fuel.

In RL, I'm a former US Navy submarine officer (1998 - 2003). I served aboard one of the vertical launch SSNs. Returning to submarines for FUN is a great experience!

Thanks again for the great mods and the great forum.

frau kaleun · 05-21-10, 07:32 AM

Ahoy and welcome. And sink 'em all!

Kapt Z · 05-21-10, 08:56 AM

Welcome aboard and Good Hunting!

Sailor Steve · 05-21-10, 10:25 AM

WELCOME ABOARD!

Your background explains why you picked it up so fast.

Jimbuna · 05-21-10, 02:21 PM

Welcome aboard

Brag · 05-21-10, 05:43 PM

Welcome aboard Sub Nuc

To learn how a REAL submarine officer should be like, stand by to read about Johan Sebastian Balz, the greatest hero of the Kriegsmarine.

Coming out within 48 hours.

frau kaleun · 05-21-10, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brag

Welcome aboard Sub Nuc

To learn how a REAL submarine officer should be like, stand by to read about Johan Sebastian Balz, the greatest hero of the Kriegsmarine.

Coming out within 48 hours.

I am positively moist with anticipation.

Good thing I'm sitting on that tea cozy.

robbo180265 · 05-21-10, 11:37 PM

Welcome aboard Sub Nuc

05-21-10, 06:54 AM	#1
sub_nuc_108 Swabbie Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 5 Downloads: 13 Uploads: 0	Introduction and report from first patrol Hello Everyone! A few weeks ago I learned about the Silent Hunter series, and since then I have had a crash course in all things SH3. I am absolutely amazed at the strength of the community in these forums, and very thankful that so many have put forth so much effort to make this game so amazing. I'm currently running SH3 with GWX 3.0 Gold and SH3 commander. One of the fantastic GUIs will be next. I decided to learn manual plotting and targeting right from the start, and just finished my first patrol at 90% realism (I use the external camera to watch my torpedoes--I can't resist). My first kill was a real thrill: late evening September 1939, heavy seas, and a Granville merchant. Sunk it with a single stern shot. Managed to sink two more merchants before returning to port low on fuel. In RL, I'm a former US Navy submarine officer (1998 - 2003). I served aboard one of the vertical launch SSNs. Returning to submarines for FUN is a great experience! Thanks again for the great mods and the great forum.

05-21-10, 08:56 AM	#3
Kapt Z Grey Wolf Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: ...somewhere in the swamps of Jersey. Posts: 910 Downloads: 157 Uploads: 0	Welcome aboard and Good Hunting! __________________ ...I fought in many guises, many names, but always me. Patton

05-21-10, 10:25 AM	#4
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	WELCOME ABOARD! Your background explains why you picked it up so fast. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

05-21-10, 02:21 PM	#5
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 191,124 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Welcome aboard __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

05-21-10, 05:43 PM	#6
Brag Navy Seal Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Docked on a Russian pond Posts: 7,072 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	Welcome aboard Sub Nuc To learn how a REAL submarine officer should be like, stand by to read about Johan Sebastian Balz, the greatest hero of the Kriegsmarine. Coming out within 48 hours. __________________ Espionage, adventure, suspense, are just a click away Click here to look inside Brag's book: Amazon.com: Kingmaker: Alexey Braguine: Books Order Kingmaker here: http://www.subsim.com/store.html For Tactics visit:http://www.freewebs.com/kielman/

05-21-10, 07:32 AM	#2
frau kaleun Rear Admiral Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Skyri--oh who are we kidding, I'm probably at Lowe's. Again. Posts: 12,706 Downloads: 168 Uploads: 0	Ahoy and welcome. And sink 'em all!

05-21-10, 11:37 PM	#8
robbo180265 Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Brighton, England.Party capital of the south Posts: 2,255 Downloads: 126 Uploads: 0	Welcome aboard Sub Nuc