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Kalach · 09-26-05, 06:06 PM

We really need a 'abandon ship!' option when this happens

I had to surface to get all the water out, when I did there were 3 doing circles around the boat

Where's the surrender option?!

While the new recruits panic, the WO remains calm.

Nefarious · 09-26-05, 09:37 PM

Would be nice...

_alphaBeta_ · 09-26-05, 09:48 PM

There's no surrender in U-Boating!

Hartmann · 09-26-05, 10:11 PM

Yes

could be nice see the crew jumping out the boat to the water in lifejackets.

unfortunately this is forbiden in the sh3 bdu. the crew have to close the hatch and go deep to avoid that the enigma machine and codes could fall in british hands.

WULFPAK · 09-26-05, 10:52 PM

Could it be SH3 is an U-505 simulator?

Kpt. Lehmann · 09-26-05, 10:59 PM

lol... I'd say most people aren't even aware that the captain of U-505 committed suicide while being under depth charge attack... leaving his crew on their own. Reading about him he was a real JERK to his crew too... a real sicko.

They lived through the attack and buried him at sea.

AlanSmithee · 09-26-05, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Kalach

We really need a 'abandon ship!' option when this happens

I had to surface to get all the water out, when I did there were 3 doing circles around the boat

Where's the surrender option?!

There is a surrender option. If you hit escape when you're surrounded like that, you can select to surrender. No interesting animations, though - just like when you get sunk. I belive that you can use this surrender option any time you're under attack - including when you're under attack by aircraft. Not exactly sure how aircraft would capture you, though. I guess Catalinas could tow you back... :rotfl:

What I really wish is that there would be an option to attempt to scuttle the boat once you've decided to surrender. Of course, given my crew's abilities, they'd probably bungle it and forget to leave the sea strainers open or leave the enigma behind.

Kalach · 09-27-05, 02:53 AM

Really?
I wonder if the modders could make it so you escape the prison camp a few years later and begin your quest for revenge

AlanSmithee · 09-27-05, 04:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Kalach

Really?
I wonder if the modders could make it so you escape the prison camp a few years later and begin your quest for revenge

Yup. I just did some testing, if you've been detected by the enemy and you're on the surface you can click on 'exit patrol' to get the surrender option.

As you can see, surrendering doesn't amount to much, other than the satisfaction of knowing you didn't get your crew killed. You'll just have to imagine the subsequent interrogations and escape attempts.

SmokinTep · 09-27-05, 06:19 AM

A real U-Boat captain never surrenders.

Beery · 09-27-05, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by _alphaBeta_

There's no surrender in U-Boating!

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Originally Posted by SmokinTep

A real U-Boat captain never surrenders.

How did Kretschmer survive then? Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think the highest-scoring U-boat commander of WW2 was a 'real U-boat commander'.

Beery · 09-27-05, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by AlanSmithee

...if you've been detected by the enemy and you're on the surface you can click on 'exit patrol' to get the surrender option...

Amazing. I've been playing for 6 months and I never noticed this option.

_alphaBeta_ · 09-27-05, 09:43 AM

It was meant to be a joke. I didn't make the comment with any historical accuracy in mind.

U-104 · 09-27-05, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Beery

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Originally Posted by AlanSmithee

...if you've been detected by the enemy and you're on the surface you can click on 'exit patrol' to get the surrender option...

Amazing. I've been playing for 6 months and I never noticed this option.

That's for single missions.

U-104 · 09-27-05, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by AlanSmithee

Not exactly sure how aircraft would capture you, though. I guess Catalinas could tow you back... :rotfl:

:rotfl:

09-26-05, 06:06 PM	#1
Kalach Weps Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 366 Downloads: 17 Uploads: 0	Important feature missing We really need a 'abandon ship!' option when this happens I had to surface to get all the water out, when I did there were 3 doing circles around the boat Where's the surrender option?! While the new recruits panic, the WO remains calm.

09-26-05, 09:48 PM	#3
_alphaBeta_ Medic Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NJ, USA Posts: 163 Downloads: 17 Uploads: 0	There's no surrender in U-Boating! __________________

09-26-05, 10:11 PM	#4
Hartmann Sea Lord Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Grid CH 26, Spain ,Barcelona Posts: 1,857 Downloads: 204 Uploads: 0	Yes could be nice see the crew jumping out the boat to the water in lifejackets. unfortunately this is forbiden in the sh3 bdu. the crew have to close the hatch and go deep to avoid that the enigma machine and codes could fall in british hands. __________________ But this ship can't sink!... She is made of iron, sir. I assure you, she can. and she will. It is a mathematical certainty. Strength and honor

09-26-05, 10:52 PM	#5
WULFPAK Swabbie Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 14 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Could it be SH3 is an U-505 simulator? __________________ <font color=\"#FF0000\" size=+2>WULFPAK, Flot 3, U-96</font>

09-26-05, 10:59 PM	#6
Kpt. Lehmann GWX Project Director Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: The Republic of Texas Posts: 6,993 Downloads: 124 Uploads: 0	lol... I'd say most people aren't even aware that the captain of U-505 committed suicide while being under depth charge attack... leaving his crew on their own. Reading about him he was a real JERK to his crew too... a real sicko. They lived through the attack and buried him at sea. __________________ www.thegreywolves.com All you need is good men. - Heinrich Lehmann-Willenbrock

09-26-05, 09:37 PM	#2
Nefarious Sailor man Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 48 Downloads: 14 Uploads: 0	Would be nice...

09-27-05, 02:53 AM	#8
Kalach Weps Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 366 Downloads: 17 Uploads: 0	Really? I wonder if the modders could make it so you escape the prison camp a few years later and begin your quest for revenge

09-27-05, 06:19 AM	#10
SmokinTep Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Suffolk, Virginia Posts: 1,027 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	A real U-Boat captain never surrenders.

09-27-05, 09:43 AM	#13
_alphaBeta_ Medic Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NJ, USA Posts: 163 Downloads: 17 Uploads: 0	It was meant to be a joke. I didn't make the comment with any historical accuracy in mind. __________________