can I dock at a friendly port for repairs?

Joe S · 12-21-08, 12:31 PM

I almost got sunk off the east coast of England, three crew killed and serious hull damage. I made it to Wilhelmshaven, but do not know how to dock or if I can. Can I dock at a friendly port and make repairs? Can I end the patrol at a friendly port?What are my options? Thanks! Joe S

GoldenRivet · 12-21-08, 03:18 PM

hit escape key, select dock at Wilhemshaven

the mission will end.

When you go out for the next mission you will start at Wilhelmshaven with damage repaired.

Joe S · 12-21-08, 07:17 PM

Thanks, Goldenrivet, I am on my way home! Joe S

Task Force · 12-21-08, 07:24 PM

If im correct, you can dock at any port that is on your side (labeled in blue.)

Joe S · 12-21-08, 08:55 PM

when I first got there I did not get the option to dock, so I just saved the game. When I loaded the saved mission, I then had the option to dock, so I did. Now they have sent me on a mission to patrol grid "Null" and report to St. Nazaire, which I intrerpret to mean just go to my home port. I assume no one will object if I sink a few ships along the way. Joe S

Task Force · 12-21-08, 09:18 PM

Yes, You have been transferred, all you have to do is sail to the new base. (and sink some ships.) I don't advise taking the channel route.

Laufen zum Ziel · 12-21-08, 10:17 PM

Good reply's. I love this forum because I learn something
new every day.

Jimbuna · 12-22-08, 08:07 AM

You have been assigned a 'Null' patrol grid because you are not in your home port and the game interprets this the same as if you docked with a supply ship or a milch cow.

Only when you dock at your home port will you be assigned a patrol grid.

peterloo · 12-24-08, 09:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimbuna

You have been assigned a 'Null' patrol grid because you are not in your home port and the game interprets this the same as if you docked with a supply ship or a milch cow.

Only when you dock at your home port will you be assigned a patrol grid.

There are tools that can alter save files and give you a patrol grid instead of "null". I think (not sure) SH3 commander has such a function. You may check the mod forum for that

You can only do it IN PORT or else your save file will crash

BasilY · 12-24-08, 07:27 PM

For realism sake, I try to get to a major naval base (if not my home base) after a badly damaged patrol.

A regular port, said, Tobruk, just don't have the dry dock facility to repair major damages.

12-21-08, 12:31 PM	#1
Joe S XO Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 409 Downloads: 28 Uploads: 0	can I dock at a friendly port for repairs? I almost got sunk off the east coast of England, three crew killed and serious hull damage. I made it to Wilhelmshaven, but do not know how to dock or if I can. Can I dock at a friendly port and make repairs? Can I end the patrol at a friendly port?What are my options? Thanks! Joe S

12-21-08, 03:18 PM	#2
GoldenRivet Subsim Aviator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 8,726 Downloads: 146 Uploads: 0	hit escape key, select dock at Wilhemshaven the mission will end. When you go out for the next mission you will start at Wilhelmshaven with damage repaired. __________________

12-21-08, 07:24 PM	#4
Task Force Rear Admiral Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: SPACE!!!! Posts: 10,142 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	If im correct, you can dock at any port that is on your side (labeled in blue.) __________________ Task Force industries "Taking control of the world, one mind at a time" Last edited by Task Force; 12-21-08 at 07:24 PM.

12-21-08, 09:18 PM	#6
Task Force Rear Admiral Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: SPACE!!!! Posts: 10,142 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	Yes, You have been transferred, all you have to do is sail to the new base. (and sink some ships.) I don't advise taking the channel route. __________________ Task Force industries "Taking control of the world, one mind at a time"

12-21-08, 10:17 PM	#7
Laufen zum Ziel Eternal Patrol Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Hiding on the bottom Posts: 1,783 Downloads: 853 Uploads: 457	Good reply's. I love this forum because I learn something new every day. __________________ RIP Laufen zum Ziel

12-21-08, 07:17 PM	#3
Joe S XO Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 409 Downloads: 28 Uploads: 0	Thanks, Goldenrivet, I am on my way home! Joe S

12-21-08, 08:55 PM	#5
Joe S XO Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 409 Downloads: 28 Uploads: 0	when I first got there I did not get the option to dock, so I just saved the game. When I loaded the saved mission, I then had the option to dock, so I did. Now they have sent me on a mission to patrol grid "Null" and report to St. Nazaire, which I intrerpret to mean just go to my home port. I assume no one will object if I sink a few ships along the way. Joe S

12-22-08, 08:07 AM	#8
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,473 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	You have been assigned a 'Null' patrol grid because you are not in your home port and the game interprets this the same as if you docked with a supply ship or a milch cow. Only when you dock at your home port will you be assigned a patrol grid. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

12-24-08, 07:27 PM	#10
BasilY Weps Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 359 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	For realism sake, I try to get to a major naval base (if not my home base) after a badly damaged patrol. A regular port, said, Tobruk, just don't have the dry dock facility to repair major damages.