Eternal Newbie

Kpt. Weyprecht · 06-10-08, 07:30 AM

Hello,
I'm coming back to SHIII after long nad annoying problems with my computer, but this time it is not only running, but also running with GWX2.1, (I'm still amazed!), SH Commander and a few smaller mods... So I'm trying to get in seriously, after having many times tried to start a career and completing just two or three patrols.
I have one technical question - do I really have to re-install everything (fourth time!) to get rid of the black sky issue? Actually, it gets blue again when I disable the 16km atmosphere optional mod.
Then some tactics: what is your favourite flotilla? I started n the 7th on U-49 (I love their emblem!) and spent a patrol on the Baltick sea on looking at peaceful cargos that I couldn't attack as the war hadn't started yet, then I waited until Septembet 1st and I sunk two Polish destroyers in the Hela harbour. Dönitz didn't seem to appreciate it that much. For my third patrol I'm assigned to a grid (sorry, I don't have the chart where I am now) north-west to Cornwall's coast. So I wonder if the 2nd Flotilla wouldn't have been a better choice for the very beginning of the war, and first of all, if it is a suicide to attempt passing the Channel instead of making a nearly complete tour of English Isles.
By the way, whqt happens when the date of the historical sinking of my boat comes (I have "Historical crew" and "Simulate realistic crew transfers" checked in SH Commander)? Do I get an obligatory transfer?

I'm sorry if these are all basic questions of no interest...

Brag · 06-10-08, 03:06 PM

Welcome aboard, Weyprecht!

Personnaly, I prefer the 2nd flotilla.
Sorry, I don't know about the sky.
You may want to visit my kielman website and read the articles related to survival.

Good luck, Herr Kaleun!

HW3 · 06-10-08, 03:51 PM

Quote:

By the way, whqt happens when the date of the historical sinking of my boat comes (I have "Historical crew" and "Simulate realistic crew transfers" checked in SH Commander)? Do I get an obligatory transfer?

No, nothing happens and you just keep going.

bookworm_020 · 06-10-08, 08:35 PM

Welcome aboard Weyprecht

Myxale · 06-11-08, 03:03 AM

I think you should roll-back SH3 Commander!
The black sky often happens if one installs mods without rolling back the Commander first!:hmm:

Laufen zum Ziel · 06-11-08, 09:16 AM

Welcome,

You are now an addict. For a fix visit the
below site.

Hanomag · 06-11-08, 09:26 AM

Welcome Back Herr Kaluen!!!

Jimbuna · 06-11-08, 05:00 PM

Welcome aboard Kaleun.

Being a Type IX addict means I generally start in the 2nd Flotilla.

Rollback SH3 Commander disable all your mods then reinstall them activating the 16km mod last.

If that doesn't work, post a list of what mods your using.

Good Hunting

KeptinCranky · 06-11-08, 06:25 PM

Also, as to the Channel and the grid NW of the coast of Cornwall...

If it's 1939 why not go for it, the channel is survivable in 1939 if not exactly easy, and the approaches to the bristol channel are definitely a great hunting ground if you like sinking tankers, odds are however that if you pass the strait of Dover you won't even get as far as the Atlantic on account of having run out of eels... and then you'll have to run the channel again on the way back..

oh well that's life in the Ubootwaffe

P.S. There's a brief guide to running the channel in the GWX manual

StarLion45 · 06-11-08, 07:07 PM

another new member in this community that's good

By the way WELCOME & GOOD HUNTING

StarLion45 · 06-11-08, 07:07 PM

another new member in this community that's good

By the way WELCOME & GOOD HUNTING

Sailor Steve · 06-11-08, 07:51 PM

WELCOME ABOARD!

sunvalleyslim · 06-12-08, 02:33 PM

Welcome back and good hunting Kaleun......

nikbear · 06-12-08, 02:49 PM

welcome aboard,sink'em all

Laufen zum Ziel · 06-19-08, 12:47 PM

Welcome,

You will become an addict with no hope of a cure
except GWX.
Visit the below site to find tools, mods, photos, music, resourses and other goodies.

06-10-08, 07:30 AM	#1
Kpt. Weyprecht Gunner Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Paris, France Posts: 97 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 0	Eternal Newbie Hello, I'm coming back to SHIII after long nad annoying problems with my computer, but this time it is not only running, but also running with GWX2.1, (I'm still amazed!), SH Commander and a few smaller mods... So I'm trying to get in seriously, after having many times tried to start a career and completing just two or three patrols. I have one technical question - do I really have to re-install everything (fourth time!) to get rid of the black sky issue? Actually, it gets blue again when I disable the 16km atmosphere optional mod. Then some tactics: what is your favourite flotilla? I started n the 7th on U-49 (I love their emblem!) and spent a patrol on the Baltick sea on looking at peaceful cargos that I couldn't attack as the war hadn't started yet, then I waited until Septembet 1st and I sunk two Polish destroyers in the Hela harbour. Dönitz didn't seem to appreciate it that much. For my third patrol I'm assigned to a grid (sorry, I don't have the chart where I am now) north-west to Cornwall's coast. So I wonder if the 2nd Flotilla wouldn't have been a better choice for the very beginning of the war, and first of all, if it is a suicide to attempt passing the Channel instead of making a nearly complete tour of English Isles. By the way, whqt happens when the date of the historical sinking of my boat comes (I have "Historical crew" and "Simulate realistic crew transfers" checked in SH Commander)? Do I get an obligatory transfer? I'm sorry if these are all basic questions of no interest...

06-10-08, 03:06 PM	#2
Brag Navy Seal Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Docked on a Russian pond Posts: 7,072 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	Welcome aboard, Weyprecht! Personnaly, I prefer the 2nd flotilla. Sorry, I don't know about the sky. You may want to visit my kielman website and read the articles related to survival. Good luck, Herr Kaleun! __________________ 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/

06-10-08, 08:35 PM	#4
bookworm_020 Navy Seal Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sinking ships off the Australian coast Posts: 5,966 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Welcome aboard Weyprecht __________________ "There is always one person in any organization who knows whats going on, That person must be fired"

06-11-08, 03:03 AM	#5
Myxale Admiral Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: PQ AN 25 Posts: 2,178 Downloads: 70 Uploads: 0	I think you should roll-back SH3 Commander! The black sky often happens if one installs mods without rolling back the Commander first!:hmm: __________________ SH3+GWX SH5+WoS Still Sailing....still Deep

06-11-08, 09:16 AM	#6
Laufen zum Ziel Eternal Patrol Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Hiding on the bottom Posts: 1,783 Downloads: 853 Uploads: 457	Welcome, You are now an addict. For a fix visit the below site. __________________ RIP Laufen zum Ziel

06-11-08, 09:26 AM	#7
Hanomag Grey Wolf Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: LI NY Posts: 964 Downloads: 13 Uploads: 0	Welcome Back Herr Kaluen!!! __________________ "Only if I can save first..."

06-11-08, 05:00 PM	#8
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,500 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Welcome aboard Kaleun. Being a Type IX addict means I generally start in the 2nd Flotilla. Rollback SH3 Commander disable all your mods then reinstall them activating the 16km mod last. If that doesn't work, post a list of what mods your using. Good Hunting __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

06-11-08, 06:25 PM	#9
KeptinCranky Ace of the Deep Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Netherlands Posts: 1,050 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	Also, as to the Channel and the grid NW of the coast of Cornwall... If it's 1939 why not go for it, the channel is survivable in 1939 if not exactly easy, and the approaches to the bristol channel are definitely a great hunting ground if you like sinking tankers, odds are however that if you pass the strait of Dover you won't even get as far as the Atlantic on account of having run out of eels... and then you'll have to run the channel again on the way back.. oh well that's life in the Ubootwaffe P.S. There's a brief guide to running the channel in the GWX manual

06-11-08, 07:07 PM	#10
StarLion45 Grey Wolf Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Stavanger,Norway Posts: 895 Downloads: 78 Uploads: 0	YES!! another new member in this community that's good By the way WELCOME & GOOD HUNTING

06-11-08, 07:51 PM	#12
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06-12-08, 02:33 PM	#13
sunvalleyslim Ace of the Deep Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Los Angeles, Ca Posts: 1,142 Downloads: 267 Uploads: 0	Welcome back and good hunting Kaleun...... __________________ Crew member/ decommission member TM2(SS)(SD) 3/68-7/70 DIESEL BOATS FOREVER USS SEGUNDO (SS398)

06-12-08, 02:49 PM	#14
nikbear Sea Lord Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Northampton,UK Posts: 1,859 Downloads: 86 Uploads: 0	welcome aboard,sink'em all __________________ 'It is not surely known when the grey wolf shall come upon the seat of the gods' Ericksmal.

06-19-08, 12:47 PM	#15
Laufen zum Ziel Eternal Patrol Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Hiding on the bottom Posts: 1,783 Downloads: 853 Uploads: 457	Welcome, You will become an addict with no hope of a cure except GWX. Visit the below site to find tools, mods, photos, music, resourses and other goodies. __________________ RIP Laufen zum Ziel

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