Snake In The Grass (Scapa)

Wonderbread · 12-18-06, 05:29 PM

Hola Amigos,

I'm relatively new to the game and I'm my 5th patrol (Feb 1940) using SHIII commander and Grey Wolves Mod at 57% difficulty...anyway, my assigned patrol area was very close to Scapa. I finished up my 24 hours and decided to go somewhat near the entrance of scapa and see if I could snag me something special before I head back to Kiel.

After laying submerged for a day or two I began to notice the patrol tendencies of the destroyers guarding the entrance so I decided to get bold and make a couple night surface runs when I knew the coast was clear....

...long story short I end up just outside the port, silent running and anxiously raised my periscope to see........a troop carrier and a destroyer. BOO!

Not exactly what I was hoping to see after all the trouble.

So I decided to take up a spot near the shore and wait patiently for at least a cruiser to show up. I've been staying there for about 10 days now in silent running. I sit at periscope depth all day and replenish my oxygen at night.

I found somewhere online that says a cruiser will come on March 1st and that the Illustrious will come to dock on March 5th......its now March 11 and not a single ship has entered or left the harbor since Feb 27th.

Is that "Hunting Grounds" schedule that I found online not apply when you are using the greywolves or SHIII Commander mod?

If so, how long should I wait before I make my move....I mean, there cant be THAT many days without any action in Scapa....Patience is not my specialty, as you can probably tell. I need to take out a cruiser at least because I'm pretty sure that after I let the fish fly I probably wont make it out alive.

Thanks so much in advance for any replys!

bigboywooly · 12-18-06, 05:36 PM

Hi and welcome to Subsim
That Hunting grounds schedule was written for the stock game so it has probably changed in GW
Sink the troop carrier and get out alive

_Seth_ · 12-18-06, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by bigboywooly

Hi and welcome to Subsim
That Hunting grounds schedule was written for the stock game so it has probably changed in GW
Sink the troop carrier and get out alive

Good advice! BdU has spoken!

bookworm_020 · 12-18-06, 06:21 PM

Take down the troopship and get out of there!!!

Be a coward, they live longer!!!

Wonderbread · 12-18-06, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by _Seth_

Good advice! BdU has spoken!

I was thinking that BdU would want me to be more...I dont know....Agressivo?

Its just that I went through so much trouble getting to where I'm at and I've already patiently waited for approx two weeks. A troop ship just doesnt seem worth the trouble....Troopship or Battleship, the response isnt gonna be pretty once that harbor lights up.

Something HAS to come to home to port....jeeez.

_Seth_ · 12-18-06, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Wonderbread

Quote:

Originally Posted by _Seth_

Good advice! BdU has spoken!

I was thinking that BdU would want me to be more...I dont know....Agressivo?

Its just that I went through so much trouble getting to where I'm at and I've already patiently waited for approx two weeks. A troop ship just doesnt seem worth the trouble....Troopship or Battleship, the response isnt gonna be pretty once that harbor lights up.

Something HAS to come to home to port....jeeez.

I was thinkin of BdU bigboywooly. Its a good advice to do a hit'n run on the troop carrier. Then you will live to fight another day, mate!

mookiemookie · 12-18-06, 10:34 PM

I'll add my voice to the "sink the troop ship and hope you get out alive" chorus.

12-18-06, 05:29 PM	#1
Wonderbread Nub Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 3 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Snake In The Grass (Scapa) Hola Amigos, I'm relatively new to the game and I'm my 5th patrol (Feb 1940) using SHIII commander and Grey Wolves Mod at 57% difficulty...anyway, my assigned patrol area was very close to Scapa. I finished up my 24 hours and decided to go somewhat near the entrance of scapa and see if I could snag me something special before I head back to Kiel. After laying submerged for a day or two I began to notice the patrol tendencies of the destroyers guarding the entrance so I decided to get bold and make a couple night surface runs when I knew the coast was clear.... ...long story short I end up just outside the port, silent running and anxiously raised my periscope to see........a troop carrier and a destroyer. BOO! Not exactly what I was hoping to see after all the trouble. So I decided to take up a spot near the shore and wait patiently for at least a cruiser to show up. I've been staying there for about 10 days now in silent running. I sit at periscope depth all day and replenish my oxygen at night. I found somewhere online that says a cruiser will come on March 1st and that the Illustrious will come to dock on March 5th......its now March 11 and not a single ship has entered or left the harbor since Feb 27th. Is that "Hunting Grounds" schedule that I found online not apply when you are using the greywolves or SHIII Commander mod? If so, how long should I wait before I make my move....I mean, there cant be THAT many days without any action in Scapa....Patience is not my specialty, as you can probably tell. I need to take out a cruiser at least because I'm pretty sure that after I let the fish fly I probably wont make it out alive. Thanks so much in advance for any replys!

12-18-06, 05:36 PM	#2
bigboywooly Rear Admiral Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Swindon, England Posts: 10,151 Downloads: 35 Uploads: 0	Hi and welcome to Subsim That Hunting grounds schedule was written for the stock game so it has probably changed in GW Sink the troop carrier and get out alive __________________ My mediafire page http://www.mediafire.com/?11eoq19bq9r41

12-18-06, 06:21 PM	#4
bookworm_020 Navy Seal Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sinking ships off the Australian coast Posts: 5,966 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Take down the troopship and get out of there!!! Be a coward, they live longer!!! __________________ "There is always one person in any organization who knows whats going on, That person must be fired"

12-18-06, 10:34 PM	#7
mookiemookie Navy Seal Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 9,404 Downloads: 105 Uploads: 1	I'll add my voice to the "sink the troop ship and hope you get out alive" chorus. __________________ They don’t think it be like it is, but it do. Want more U-boat Kaleun portraits for your SH3 Commander Profiles? Download the SH3 Commander Portrait Pack here.