Exit mission help please!

CTaardvark · 04-07-10, 02:36 PM

I'm confused.

I made it back to port after my first patrol with 3 kills under my belt (all showing nicely in the captains log), and hit the Dock at Lorient button. I come to start another patrol (from the latest save) and not only is the log showing no kills, but I appear to be starting my first patrol again.

Am I missing something? Do I have to do something else to get on my next patrol? All help gratefully received.

sharkbit · 04-07-10, 02:48 PM

From "latest save", do you mean the "in port after patrol" save or the "in port before patrol" save?

I'm going to assume that before your next patrol, you went to the captain's office, changed torpedoes/crew/equipment as necessary and then clicked on the map to get your orders and started from there.

As far as the renown goes, did you do any modifications to tour sub prior to your first patrol?
I believe there is a bug in the game that shows 0 renown if you mod your sub prior to the first patrol. That may explain the renown thing.

CTaardvark · 04-07-10, 03:16 PM

As far as I can remember I didnt make any mods to the sub before the first tour. I'd read the bug report and was aware of it.

As for your first question, I dont remember seeing an "in port after patrol" save only the "in port before patrol" which according to the date/time stamp was before patrol 1 (the first time). And yes I did exactly what you thought I did. The latest save was the latest chronological save (cant remember what it said though - sorry, I'll try to give more info in future

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Jimbuna · 04-07-10, 03:39 PM

It would appear you didn't hit the Esc key....that will automatically save your end of patrol data.

The above poster is correct of course....you should also refrain from upgrading your boat prior to your first patrol.

CTaardvark · 04-07-10, 03:41 PM

I hit the escape key to get from the game itself to the menu's. Is that what you're referring to Jimbuna? Or do I need to hit escape when I'm in the menus?

Jimbuna · 04-07-10, 04:00 PM

When you hit the Esc key it should ask you if you want to dock at....or end patrol or save and exit.

Initially select dock at....and the game will create an end of patrol data save.

After that you can come out of game or upgrade your boat or start another patrol etc.

On my installation I have to double click to confirm my action/intent, the first click only highlights the option.

Could this be what your doing wrong perhaps?

04-07-10, 02:36 PM	#1
CTaardvark Watch Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Horsham, UK. Posts: 26 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Exit mission help please! I'm confused. I made it back to port after my first patrol with 3 kills under my belt (all showing nicely in the captains log), and hit the Dock at Lorient button. I come to start another patrol (from the latest save) and not only is the log showing no kills, but I appear to be starting my first patrol again. Am I missing something? Do I have to do something else to get on my next patrol? All help gratefully received.

04-07-10, 02:48 PM	#2
sharkbit The Old Man Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 1,529 Downloads: 334 Uploads: 0	From "latest save", do you mean the "in port after patrol" save or the "in port before patrol" save? I'm going to assume that before your next patrol, you went to the captain's office, changed torpedoes/crew/equipment as necessary and then clicked on the map to get your orders and started from there. As far as the renown goes, did you do any modifications to tour sub prior to your first patrol? I believe there is a bug in the game that shows 0 renown if you mod your sub prior to the first patrol. That may explain the renown thing. __________________ “Prejudice is blind. There will always be someone who says you aren’t welcome at the table. Stop apologizing for who you are and using all your energy trying to change their minds. Yes, you will lose friends, maybe even family. But you will gain your self-respect. You will know your worth. Once you have that, nothing can stop you.”

04-07-10, 03:39 PM	#4
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 191,185 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	It would appear you didn't hit the Esc key....that will automatically save your end of patrol data. The above poster is correct of course....you should also refrain from upgrading your boat prior to your first patrol. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

04-07-10, 04:00 PM	#6
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 191,185 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	When you hit the Esc key it should ask you if you want to dock at....or end patrol or save and exit. Initially select dock at....and the game will create an end of patrol data save. After that you can come out of game or upgrade your boat or start another patrol etc. On my installation I have to double click to confirm my action/intent, the first click only highlights the option. Could this be what your doing wrong perhaps? __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

04-07-10, 03:16 PM	#3
CTaardvark Watch Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Horsham, UK. Posts: 26 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	As far as I can remember I didnt make any mods to the sub before the first tour. I'd read the bug report and was aware of it. As for your first question, I dont remember seeing an "in port after patrol" save only the "in port before patrol" which according to the date/time stamp was before patrol 1 (the first time). And yes I did exactly what you thought I did. The latest save was the latest chronological save (cant remember what it said though - sorry, I'll try to give more info in future ).

04-07-10, 03:41 PM	#5
CTaardvark Watch Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Horsham, UK. Posts: 26 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I hit the escape key to get from the game itself to the menu's. Is that what you're referring to Jimbuna? Or do I need to hit escape when I'm in the menus?