Neutral Convoy Report

Samwolf · 05-14-07, 06:36 AM

I've received a report that gave me the posiion of a "neutral convoy" in GWX 1.03.

Is it really neutral or should I try to intercept it? This is the first time I've encountered a report like his.

TIA

melnibonian · 05-14-07, 07:01 AM

The type and nationality of convoys are determined by that of the leading ship. probably it's neutral that's why you get this report. If you intercept it you will find non-neutral ships as well.

Good Luck

bruschi sauro · 05-14-07, 07:50 AM

Try to intercept the convoy, you can find some allied ships in the convoy..

Samwolf · 05-14-07, 09:22 AM

Quote:

The type and nationality of convoys are determined by that of the leading ship. probably it's neutral that's why you get this report. If you intercept it you will find non-neutral ships as well.

Thanks for the replies, That's something I didn't know.

Jimbuna · 05-14-07, 12:29 PM

One addittional point....if the icon is a circle with a tail instead of a square then the lead vessel is a sub

HW3 · 05-14-07, 01:21 PM

The lead ship is usually the middle ship in the front row of the convoy.

cyclop_si · 05-15-07, 03:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimbuna

One addittional point....if the icon is a circle with a tail instead of a square then the lead vessel is a sub

Seriously, what mean circle instead of square?
Thanks in advance.

Jimbuna · 05-15-07, 03:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cyclop_si

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimbuna

One addittional point....if the icon is a circle with a tail instead of a square then the lead vessel is a sub

Seriously, what mean circle instead of square?
Thanks in advance.

When in nav map and receiving a notification of a convoy, you see an icon in the shape of a square with a tail running outwards from the centre point of the square signifying the approx direction of travel.
When that square is actually a circle, that means that the lead vessel of the convoy is actually a sub.

cyclop_si · 05-15-07, 05:41 AM

Thanks jimbuna,
I was thinking you were joking in first post.
I am really wondering how many convoys have had submarine for lead vessel during WW2?
Since I have noticed circle convoy mark in SH3, this also questiones realism of the SH3+GWX in this respect.
Bye

danlisa · 05-15-07, 06:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cyclop_si

Thanks jimbuna,
I was thinking you were joking in first post.
I am really wondering how many convoys have had submarine for lead vessel during WW2?
Since I have noticed circle convoy mark in SH3, this also questiones realism of the SH3+GWX in this respect.
Bye

This icon appears not only when a Sub is escorting a convoy but when a wolfpack is reporting a convoy.

I think it's safe to say, if it was not done in real life then the GWX devs would not have put it in.

Jimbuna · 05-15-07, 07:05 AM

Some convoys had submarines as part of their escorts

The Germans actually used subs as escorts to blockade runners in the early years of the war....the thinking being that if the blockade runner was intercepted then the interceptor would be an easy target for the sub

cyclop_si · 05-15-07, 08:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by danlisa

I think it's safe to say, if it was not done in real life then the GWX devs would not have put it in.

That is why I like GWX and I appriciate dev. team hard work!

05-14-07, 06:36 AM	#1
Samwolf Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: South Carolina, CSA Posts: 684 Downloads: 37 Uploads: 0	Neutral Convoy Report I've received a report that gave me the posiion of a "neutral convoy" in GWX 1.03. Is it really neutral or should I try to intercept it? This is the first time I've encountered a report like his. TIA __________________ GWX 3, JSGME 2.3, Sh3 Commander 3.2 SH3 Gen 8.1, Water Stream for U-boats, LRT LITE 2.0, Lifeboats for SH3

05-14-07, 07:01 AM	#2
melnibonian Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Reading UK Posts: 3,473 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	The type and nationality of convoys are determined by that of the leading ship. probably it's neutral that's why you get this report. If you intercept it you will find non-neutral ships as well. Good Luck __________________ http://www.thegreywolves.com/ http://wolvesatwar.com/ Download GWX and other goodies: http://hosted.filefront.com/melnibonian

05-14-07, 12:29 PM	#5
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,615 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	One addittional point....if the icon is a circle with a tail instead of a square then the lead vessel is a sub __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

05-14-07, 01:21 PM	#6
HW3 Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Gresham Oregon Posts: 6,576 Downloads: 458 Uploads: 0	The lead ship is usually the middle ship in the front row of the convoy. __________________ "Some ships are designed to sink...others require our assistance." Nathan Zelk

05-15-07, 07:05 AM	#11
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,615 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Some convoys had submarines as part of their escorts The Germans actually used subs as escorts to blockade runners in the early years of the war....the thinking being that if the blockade runner was intercepted then the interceptor would be an easy target for the sub __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

05-14-07, 07:50 AM	#3
bruschi sauro Frogman Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Florence Italy Posts: 307 Downloads: 64 Uploads: 0	Try to intercept the convoy, you can find some allied ships in the convoy..

05-15-07, 05:41 AM	#9
cyclop_si Swabbie Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thanks jimbuna, I was thinking you were joking in first post. I am really wondering how many convoys have had submarine for lead vessel during WW2? Since I have noticed circle convoy mark in SH3, this also questiones realism of the SH3+GWX in this respect. Bye

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