Refueling

[fvd]

Hi guy's,

On my current mission i left from Surabaya, patrolled the Celebes and the South Chinese sea.
While on patrol Surabaya has been invaded by Japan.
So i got orders to return to Fremantle, Australia.
Although my speed during my mission was never over 8 knots my fuel reserve isn't enough to get back to base in Fremantle, even not to Darwin.
I know Darwin is not a base but maybe it's possible to refuel there?

And how about other ports, is it possible to refuel there?
I mean ports like Singapore, Saigon or other asian ports?

Last question: why are friendly and enemy bases the same colour?
In SH3 you could easily see which ports where axis or allied-side.

Thanks and best regards,
fvd

[hyperion2206]

Originally Posted by fvd

Hi guy's,

On my current mission i left from Surabaya, patrolled the Celebes and the South Chinese sea.
While on patrol Surabaya has been invaded by Japan.
So i got orders to return to Fremantle, Australia.
Although my speed during my mission was never over 8 knots my fuel reserve isn't enough to get back to base in Fremantle, even not to Darwin.
I know Darwin is not a base but maybe it's possible to refuel there?

And how about other ports, is it possible to refuel there?
I mean ports like Singapore, Saigon or other asian ports?

Last question: why are friendly and enemy bases the same colour?
In SH3 you could easily see which ports where axis or allied-side.

Thanks and best regards,
fvd

Sorry mate, but you can only refuel at ports that either have a solid blue or stripped anchor. The only thing left to do for you: Dive beyond crush depth so that the Japanese don't get your sub in their little hands.

[-Pv-]

I think it's important for all new players to understand the forward bases in the southern command WILL get over-run and to plan your fuel accordingly (even if it means you cut a mission short.) Use your time to best advantage to sink as much tonnage as possible before heading back to Australia. Keep an extra 500 miles in reserve.
-Pv-

[FIREWALL]

Originally Posted by -Pv-

I think it's important for all new players to understand the forward bases in the southern command WILL get over-run and to plan your fuel accordingly (even if it means you cut a mission short.) Use your time to best advantage to sink as much tonnage as possible before heading back to Australia. Keep an extra 500 miles in reserve.
-Pv-

The Commanders back then didn't know the future in that there bases would be overran nor should a new player.

This is a small but important thing that should be fixed.

I know from experience that by the time you get the radio message your past the point of no return.

[SteamWake]

Originally Posted by FIREWALL

The Commanders back then didn't know the future in that there bases would be overran nor should a new player.

This is a small but important thing that should be fixed.

I know from experience that by the time you get the radio message your past the point of no return.

Yup... another call for the RTB button.

[fvd]

I agree with Firewall!

I can't imagine that in the "real" war back then, all boat's were left without help or assistance when there home bases were captured by Japanese forces.
I assume that refueling ships have been sent out to help these boats, no?
If i am right, why isn't this possibility included in the game?

Best regards,
fvd

[Roger Dodger]

Originally Posted by fvd

Hi guy's,

. . . Although my speed during my mission was never over 8 knots my fuel reserve isn't enough to get back to base in Fremantle, even not to Darwin.
I know Darwin is not a base but maybe it's possible to refuel there?

And how about other ports, is it possible to refuel there?
I mean ports like Singapore, Saigon or other asian ports?

. . .

Row, row, row yer boat . . . :rotfl:

Start a new career, or reload your game if you did so early enough. If you're starting from Cavite, you may have just enough time to refuel before the Japs close the base if you hurry back when you get the message. The anchorage will remain blue for a little while (but not for long). If you miss the timing, break off your patrol and go directly to Surabaya. There may be some traffic through the Celebes Sea and Makasar Strait to rack up some tonnage on the way back.

Good hunting