Finding convoys

richardnewnes · 01-20-12, 10:22 AM

Hi there,
I am playng TMO 2.5 in career mode, June 1943. After I have completed my objectives where would I look for convoys. I only ever see 1 or 2 merchants at a time.
Many thanks, Bruce

WernherVonTrapp · 01-20-12, 10:52 AM

Where was your objective?

BernieP2 · 01-20-12, 11:06 AM

There is a convoy route map behind the AM radio. Check it in comparison to where you are .. you may be close to a convoy lane ... or you may not.

The Singapore/Borneo route via the Palawan passage to Kyushu or the Bungo Suido are usually fruitfull locations. The space between northern Luzon (Apari) and southern Formosa is also target rich. The Ryukyu (sp?) islands (incl Okinawa) are good locations on this route.

If all else fails, the Truk to Honshu route has a lot of traffic.

The harbor at Siapan will usually have a bunch of merchants sitting there for the taking.

Fair Winds and Good Hunting

BernieP2

richardnewnes · 01-20-12, 12:53 PM

Hi there,
My mission was Insertion of agent in Akkeshi off Hokkaido. But I struggle to find convoys on all missions,
Thanks, Bruce

kstanb · 01-20-12, 02:20 PM

I have limited experience with TMO 2.5 +RSRD (just 3 war patrol, all early war).

But everytime I feel like a a war patrol is not being "rich" in terms of convoys,I test ports.. so far I have successfully entered Manila, Balikpapan and Saigon, in each ocasion sinking the biggest merchant docked and then run away unharmed.

If anything, it is too easy to get in and out of a port with TMO 2.5... maybe this is related to early war conditions?

richardnewnes · 01-20-12, 02:25 PM

Hi , Thanks, I'll check out the ports

Bubblehead1980 · 01-20-12, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by kstanb

I have limited experience with TMO 2.5 +RSRD (just 3 war patrol, all early war).

But everytime I feel like a a war patrol is not being "rich" in terms of convoys,I test ports.. so far I have successfully entered Manila, Balikpapan and Saigon, in each ocasion sinking the biggest merchant docked and then run away unharmed.

If anything, it is too easy to get in and out of a port with TMO 2.5... maybe this is related to early war conditions?

RSRD operates differently than other mods.RSRD does not spawn generic random convoys, the convoys represent real life convoys(lurker took the info from a book listing IJN convoys) times, dates, and routes are prob about 95% accurate, which is cool.Thing is, convoys are not spawning at a rapid rate.Less convoys in early war and in some areas no convoys.The maps publishing usually are not that helpful.What I did was look at logical convoy routes then opened the camapaign traffic via the mission editor which showed the routes. Open the mission editor..open up RSRD/campaign and find the appropriate convoy year, itll show you the routes.Plenty of convoys in RSRD.

01-20-12, 10:22 AM	#1
richardnewnes Watch Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 28 Downloads: 138 Uploads: 0	Finding convoys Hi there, I am playng TMO 2.5 in career mode, June 1943. After I have completed my objectives where would I look for convoys. I only ever see 1 or 2 merchants at a time. Many thanks, Bruce

01-20-12, 10:52 AM	#2
WernherVonTrapp Admiral Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Now, alot farther from NYC. Posts: 2,228 Downloads: 105 Uploads: 0	Where was your objective? __________________ "The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." -Miyamoto Musashi ------------------------------------------------------- "What is truth?" -Pontius Pilate

01-20-12, 11:06 AM	#3
BernieP2 Watch Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Jamestown, RI Posts: 24 Downloads: 50 Uploads: 0	Check the Convoy Route map There is a convoy route map behind the AM radio. Check it in comparison to where you are .. you may be close to a convoy lane ... or you may not. The Singapore/Borneo route via the Palawan passage to Kyushu or the Bungo Suido are usually fruitfull locations. The space between northern Luzon (Apari) and southern Formosa is also target rich. The Ryukyu (sp?) islands (incl Okinawa) are good locations on this route. If all else fails, the Truk to Honshu route has a lot of traffic. The harbor at Siapan will usually have a bunch of merchants sitting there for the taking. Fair Winds and Good Hunting BernieP2

01-20-12, 12:53 PM	#4
richardnewnes Watch Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 28 Downloads: 138 Uploads: 0	Hi there, My mission was Insertion of agent in Akkeshi off Hokkaido. But I struggle to find convoys on all missions, Thanks, Bruce

01-20-12, 02:20 PM	#5
kstanb Sparky Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 153 Downloads: 105 Uploads: 0	I have limited experience with TMO 2.5 +RSRD (just 3 war patrol, all early war). But everytime I feel like a a war patrol is not being "rich" in terms of convoys,I test ports.. so far I have successfully entered Manila, Balikpapan and Saigon, in each ocasion sinking the biggest merchant docked and then run away unharmed. If anything, it is too easy to get in and out of a port with TMO 2.5... maybe this is related to early war conditions?

01-20-12, 02:25 PM	#6
richardnewnes Watch Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 28 Downloads: 138 Uploads: 0	Hi , Thanks, I'll check out the ports