SH3/GWX Newbie

Makr · 12-30-06, 03:57 PM

First I should say, this forum is great, there's so much info on here I haven't needed to post until now.
I got SH3 about 2 weeks ago then found these forums and recently downloaded GWX. I've been completely addicted to GWX, sunk a few ships, but I don't last more than 2 missions tops! It's been a blast, but I'm starting to get a little discouraged.

Anyway, here's my question....how do I avoid getting blown up??? It never fails, I cruising along, see a warship, dive, they hover around dropping depth charges until I'm gone. What should I do?

Please help!

johan_d · 12-30-06, 03:59 PM

Get the hell away from them, build expierience on merchants, and other small things.

Go deep, slow, 2 knots and AWAY from them.

try later when better.

Sieg heil!

Makr · 12-30-06, 04:08 PM

I'm not going after them, just trying to avoid them and stay alive, and no matter what they get me. guess i just need practice.

Corsair · 12-30-06, 04:09 PM

In the beginning, try to avoid places where there are good chances to have DDs on patrol, start in early war and make your hand by attacking lonely merchants.
The later try your hand at a couple of convoys.
It's like it's been for all of us : read in depth and understand the manuals, if posible have a few readings in books or on the net about the real thing, and it takes some time to build an experience..

Makr · 12-30-06, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Corsair

In the beginning, try to avoid places where there are good chances to have DDs on patrol, start in early war and make your hand by attacking lonely merchants.
The later try your hand at a couple of convoys.
It's like it's been for all of us : read in depth and understand the manuals, if posible have a few readings in books or on the net about the real thing, and it takes some time to build an experience..

yeah, i've already started avoiding quite a few places....tell ya, doesn't take much to get into trouble. thanks for the feedback......time to head out to sea!

stabiz · 12-30-06, 04:48 PM

Welcome, mate!

Run silent, run deep, and manually plot speed to 2 knots if detected.

PS: Later in the war you will get some acoustic torpedoes (escort killers), and bold (distraction).

Its all about practice, as stated already. Good luck!

johan_d · 12-30-06, 04:50 PM

Oh, do not hesitate to ask more questions, we are nice people, glad to help!

Makr · 12-30-06, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by stabiz

Welcome, mate!

Thanks

Quote:

Originally Posted by Goose_green

I also run on the surface after dark and remain submerged during daylight hours - especially when running near the UK coastline, the amount of patrolling DD's and corevettes make it very risky to remain surfaced nearer land.

I do tend to run on the surface until something sees me. I'll try this next time...and it sounds like I need to move A LOT slower

@All: Thanks for all the feedback!

12-30-06, 03:57 PM	#1
Makr Sailor man Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: In a van down by the river. Posts: 50 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	SH3/GWX Newbie First I should say, this forum is great, there's so much info on here I haven't needed to post until now. I got SH3 about 2 weeks ago then found these forums and recently downloaded GWX. I've been completely addicted to GWX, sunk a few ships, but I don't last more than 2 missions tops! It's been a blast, but I'm starting to get a little discouraged. Anyway, here's my question....how do I avoid getting blown up??? It never fails, I cruising along, see a warship, dive, they hover around dropping depth charges until I'm gone. What should I do? Please help!

12-30-06, 04:09 PM	#4
Corsair Ace of the Deep Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Toulouse France Posts: 1,140 Downloads: 51 Uploads: 0	In the beginning, try to avoid places where there are good chances to have DDs on patrol, start in early war and make your hand by attacking lonely merchants. The later try your hand at a couple of convoys. It's like it's been for all of us : read in depth and understand the manuals, if posible have a few readings in books or on the net about the real thing, and it takes some time to build an experience.. __________________ NYGM 3.4A / Living SH3 V5.1 + SH3 Commander

12-30-06, 04:48 PM	#6
stabiz Silent Hunter Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Norway Posts: 4,224 Downloads: 14 Uploads: 0	Welcome, mate! Run silent, run deep, and manually plot speed to 2 knots if detected. PS: Later in the war you will get some acoustic torpedoes (escort killers), and bold (distraction). Its all about practice, as stated already. Good luck! __________________

12-30-06, 03:59 PM	#2
johan_d Samurai Navy Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 556 Downloads: 113 Uploads: 1	Get the hell away from them, build expierience on merchants, and other small things. Go deep, slow, 2 knots and AWAY from them. try later when better. Sieg heil!

12-30-06, 04:08 PM	#3
Makr Sailor man Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: In a van down by the river. Posts: 50 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I'm not going after them, just trying to avoid them and stay alive, and no matter what they get me. guess i just need practice.

12-30-06, 04:50 PM	#7
johan_d Samurai Navy Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 556 Downloads: 113 Uploads: 1	Oh, do not hesitate to ask more questions, we are nice people, glad to help!