Some one called No Joy

Reinhard Hardegen · 03-13-13, 07:01 PM

I was out with my Type II boat, and was down to the last two torpedoes and sent them into a large merchant. I followed the merchant for about 5 minutes until it started to sink, but I did not get credit for the kill...

Any reason for this? I was guessing it was because I did not give it the final damage that sank it, or did I. It was my two hits that finally made her sink.

But I do have a great screen shot with it:

hans svetty · 03-14-13, 12:07 AM

That is rather surreal.

Gargamel · 03-14-13, 12:07 AM

As you mentioned, you might not have inflicted the final HP of damage. Weather is often the culprit.

Secondly, never get that close to sinking ships, they tend to explode, taking you with them.

VONHARRIS · 03-14-13, 01:13 AM

Amazing screenshot.
Too bad you didn't get the credit for that large merchant.

javelina1 · 03-14-13, 09:14 AM

that is an awesome shot! too bad you didn't get the credit. I've had that happen a couple of times as well.

Jimbuna · 03-14-13, 12:10 PM

Probably as you reckon (final hit points) but this is an anomaly that reads its ugly head from time to time.

HW3 · 03-14-13, 02:38 PM

Usually happens when you start a career, and add equipment to the u-boat before sailing on the first patrol. I always just start and end the first career patrol at the dock first, then add the equipment and sail on a patrol.

Reinhard Hardegen · 03-14-13, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by HW3

Usually happens when you start a career, and add equipment to the u-boat before sailing on the first patrol. I always just start and end the first career patrol at the dock first, then add the equipment and sail on a patrol.

On second war patrol when it happened. Thanks to all for your comments.

Jimbuna · 03-14-13, 03:00 PM

SINK EM ALL!!

Reinhard Hardegen · 03-14-13, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Gargamel

As you mentioned, you might not have inflicted the final HP of damage. Weather is often the culprit.

Secondly, never get that close to sinking ships, they tend to explode, taking you with them.

Thanks for the hint. This one was on the bottom, with its flag still fling in the wind. Good place to hide and wait out the Destroyer that will investigate the distress call that the sinking ship has made.

The Destroyer can't drop on you, as it can't get close to you with the ship in the way.

sharkbit · 03-15-13, 01:11 PM

It's happened to me a few times as well. Chalk it up to Bdu not crediting your claim and move on.

Gargamel · 03-16-13, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Reinhard Hardegen

Thanks for the hint. This one was on the bottom, with its flag still fling in the wind. Good place to hide and wait out the Destroyer that will investigate the distress call that the sinking ship has made.

The Destroyer can't drop on you, as it can't get close to you with the ship in the way.

Third point then......

Don't hunt in shallow waters.... nowhere to hide.......

Reinhard Hardegen · 03-17-13, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Gargamel

Third point then......

Don't hunt in shallow waters.... nowhere to hide.......

Most of the North Sea is shallow waters.... lol

Jimbuna · 03-19-13, 04:07 PM

STAY OUT OF THE ENGLISH CHANNEL!!

Reinhard Hardegen · 03-19-13, 04:13 PM

Yes, not the place to be

03-13-13, 07:01 PM	#1
Reinhard Hardegen Raiders of the Deep Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: U-123 (CA7225) Posts: 495 Downloads: 255 Uploads: 0	Some one called No Joy I was out with my Type II boat, and was down to the last two torpedoes and sent them into a large merchant. I followed the merchant for about 5 minutes until it started to sink, but I did not get credit for the kill... Any reason for this? I was guessing it was because I did not give it the final damage that sank it, or did I. It was my two hits that finally made her sink. But I do have a great screen shot with it: __________________ A quote from Donitz; “The reason that the American Navy does so well in wartime is that war is chaos, and the Americans practice chaos on a daily basis.” “For the lessons one fails to learn during peacetime, one pays a high price in war.”

03-14-13, 12:07 AM	#2
hans svetty Seaman Join Date: May 2001 Location: USA washington state seattle Posts: 35 Downloads: 33 Uploads: 0	That is rather surreal. __________________ ~ hans

03-14-13, 12:07 AM	#3
Gargamel Lucky Sailor Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Rome Posts: 4,273 Downloads: 81 Uploads: 0	As you mentioned, you might not have inflicted the final HP of damage. Weather is often the culprit. Secondly, never get that close to sinking ships, they tend to explode, taking you with them. __________________ Luck is a residue of Design.

03-14-13, 12:10 PM	#6
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,525 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Probably as you reckon (final hit points) but this is an anomaly that reads its ugly head from time to time. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

03-14-13, 02:38 PM	#7
HW3 Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Gresham Oregon Posts: 6,574 Downloads: 458 Uploads: 0	Usually happens when you start a career, and add equipment to the u-boat before sailing on the first patrol. I always just start and end the first career patrol at the dock first, then add the equipment and sail on a patrol. __________________ "Some ships are designed to sink...others require our assistance." Nathan Zelk

03-14-13, 01:13 AM	#4
VONHARRIS Konteradmiral Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Greece Posts: 1,992 Downloads: 300 Uploads: 0	Amazing screenshot. Too bad you didn't get the credit for that large merchant.

03-14-13, 09:14 AM	#5
javelina1 Seaman Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 32 Downloads: 47 Uploads: 0	that is an awesome shot! too bad you didn't get the credit. I've had that happen a couple of times as well.

03-14-13, 03:00 PM	#9
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,525 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	SINK EM ALL!! __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

03-15-13, 01:11 PM	#11
sharkbit The Old Man Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 1,529 Downloads: 334 Uploads: 0	It's happened to me a few times as well. Chalk it up to Bdu not crediting your claim and move on. __________________ “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.”

03-19-13, 04:07 PM	#14
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,525 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	STAY OUT OF THE ENGLISH CHANNEL!! __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

03-19-13, 04:13 PM	#15
Reinhard Hardegen Raiders of the Deep Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: U-123 (CA7225) Posts: 495 Downloads: 255 Uploads: 0	Yes, not the place to be __________________ A quote from Donitz; “The reason that the American Navy does so well in wartime is that war is chaos, and the Americans practice chaos on a daily basis.” “For the lessons one fails to learn during peacetime, one pays a high price in war.”