How many careers will it take to play the war?

Zedwardson · 04-21-13, 03:08 PM

I am going to do a fun test. I have mostly played the start of the war, then some escort gets me, and I start over again.

This time I will play that if my guy dies, I start a new one at the start of the month he died in. And see how many it takes me to get all the way to the end of the war.

Feel free to take a pool to guess how many it will take.

First up

Gerhard Dittrich - 2nd Flo - U-32 - Type VIIB

VirtualVikingX · 04-21-13, 03:39 PM

9 is The number.

04-21-13, 04:04 PM

The later you're in the war, the more often you'll have to reincarnate. I think too it could be done under 10. By the way, are you checking the realistic career length option on SH3 Commander in?

Zedwardson · 04-21-13, 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by allievo

The later you're in the war, the more often you'll have to reincarnate. I think too it could be done under 10. By the way, are you checking the realistic career length option on SH3 Commander in?

No I have not, as the idea is to have the guy go until he is Lost in Action.

First Real patrol - 28,000 tons sunk, but this is early on when almost all the ships are solo and no real threats that you can avoid.

I have Crew Transfers, Historic Uboat, and random number of days in port.

jonmar · 04-21-13, 10:33 PM

23 careers!

TwoGamers · 04-22-13, 12:17 AM

I reckon it will take you ten

Cybermat47 · 04-22-13, 12:50 AM

If you're careful, one.

VONHARRIS · 04-22-13, 03:00 AM

How many careers will it take to play the war?

I don't know.

I have never finished the war with my settings!

MantiBrutalis · 04-22-13, 06:51 AM

As from 43 it could be more than 3 careers per year, I would say... 14.

Although it could be even 5, if you play it really safe...

desertstriker · 04-22-13, 12:26 PM

I am guessing 13.

LGN1 · 04-22-13, 01:30 PM

Using the 'realistic career length' option, it took me 8 (three lost at sea, two surrendered, and three retired). Three until mid-'43, then four until end of '44, and one last (surviving) with a XXIII

The four between '43 and '44 were pretty unsuccessful

Kelly621 · 04-22-13, 02:22 PM

VonHarris wrote:

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I don't know.

I have never finished the war with my settings!

Got to agree with him....I have never made it past late 1943. I tend to be some what aggressive and it catches up with me. Maybe someday in my hundredth or so career I might make it

Kpt. Lehmann · 04-22-13, 02:52 PM

42

It is the meaning of life, the universe, and everything.

04-22-13, 03:23 PM

Watch this video

And replace the tootsie roll question with yours.

Kelly621 · 04-22-13, 03:57 PM

Privateer.....the best answer yet....thanks for the laugh

04-21-13, 03:08 PM	#1
Zedwardson Sparky Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 154 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	How many careers will it take to play the war? I am going to do a fun test. I have mostly played the start of the war, then some escort gets me, and I start over again. This time I will play that if my guy dies, I start a new one at the start of the month he died in. And see how many it takes me to get all the way to the end of the war. Feel free to take a pool to guess how many it will take. First up Gerhard Dittrich - 2nd Flo - U-32 - Type VIIB __________________ SH3 - GWX3 & Commander 3.2 Realism- 43%, D.I.D. (I play with unlimited fuel and with Auto-ID targets)

04-22-13, 12:50 AM	#7
Cybermat47 Willing Webfooted Beast Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Australia Posts: 5,408 Downloads: 300 Uploads: 23	If you're careful, one. __________________ Historical TWoS Gameplay Guide: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?p=2572620 Historical FotRSU Gameplay Guide: https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/sho....php?p=2713394

04-22-13, 03:00 AM	#8
VONHARRIS Konteradmiral Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Greece Posts: 1,992 Downloads: 300 Uploads: 0	Answer How many careers will it take to play the war? I don't know. I have never finished the war with my settings!

04-22-13, 02:52 PM	#13
Kpt. Lehmann GWX Project Director Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: The Republic of Texas Posts: 6,993 Downloads: 124 Uploads: 0	42 It is the meaning of life, the universe, and everything. __________________ www.thegreywolves.com All you need is good men. - Heinrich Lehmann-Willenbrock

04-21-13, 03:39 PM	#2
VirtualVikingX Captain Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bergen, Norway Posts: 262 Downloads: 40 Uploads: 0	9 is The number.

04-21-13, 04:04 PM	#3
allievo Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	The later you're in the war, the more often you'll have to reincarnate. I think too it could be done under 10. By the way, are you checking the realistic career length option on SH3 Commander in?

04-21-13, 10:33 PM	#5
jonmar Bosun Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 61 Downloads: 86 Uploads: 0	23 careers!

04-22-13, 12:17 AM	#6
TwoGamers Officer Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Australia Posts: 240 Downloads: 9 Uploads: 0	I reckon it will take you ten

04-22-13, 06:51 AM	#9
MantiBrutalis Planesman Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Pilsen, Czech Republic Posts: 183 Downloads: 12 Uploads: 0	As from 43 it could be more than 3 careers per year, I would say... 14. Although it could be even 5, if you play it really safe...

04-22-13, 12:26 PM	#10
desertstriker Eternal Patrol Join Date: May 2012 Location: mod soup bar and grill Posts: 1,756 Downloads: 998 Uploads: 0	I am guessing 13.

04-22-13, 01:30 PM	#11
LGN1 Ace of the Deep Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,138 Downloads: 147 Uploads: 12	Using the 'realistic career length' option, it took me 8 (three lost at sea, two surrendered, and three retired). Three until mid-'43, then four until end of '44, and one last (surviving) with a XXIII The four between '43 and '44 were pretty unsuccessful

04-22-13, 03:23 PM	#14
Madox58 Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	Watch this video And replace the tootsie roll question with yours.

04-22-13, 03:57 PM	#15
Kelly621 Officer Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 237 Downloads: 336 Uploads: 0	Privateer.....the best answer yet....thanks for the laugh