How Many Careers?

RustySubmarine · 04-13-13, 07:58 AM

Just recently, some of you have been posting about your patrols, or current careers, which are nice to read.

I was just wondering how many of you are running multiple careers at the same time, if so how many?

I am currently running two. The first one starting from Kiel in August 1939 with a type IIa (on 2nd patrol) The other career starting from Lorient in June 1940 with a type IX (Just starting 3rd patrol).

I have thought about starting one near to the end of the war, late 43 or early 44, just to see how things stand. My aim is to successfully complete a career from the very beginning of the war, to the end in 1945, but up to press, I have been unable to last longer than the end of 1942, due to being sunk, by aircraft, mines or depth charges. thus having to start a new career. My tactics at avoiding the enemy are improving, so I might get a bit further into the war with my two current careers. Wishful thinking!

I suppose most people stick with one career, but how many of you are running multiple careers at the same time?

Kelly621 · 04-13-13, 08:35 AM

I currently have two careers running under SH3, but a little different from you. I use MultiSh3 and have two installs of SH3.....one with GWX 3.0 and the other with NYGM 3.0, which I just finally got around to trying out. Same as you I have never been able to survive past 1943 in either supermod...guess we reflect historic accuracy in that regard.

Not counting my career in SH4 since it doesn't apply to your question

Kelly621

Sailor Steve · 04-13-13, 09:14 AM

I'm not playing at all right now, for several reasons. But...

Back in 1998, when I discovered Silent Hunter 1, couldn't decide which of the two starting ports (Pearl Harbor and Manila) to start from. Then I couldn't decide between S-boats and the Salmon/Sargo class, or between a Gato or Nautilus. I ended up running four separate careers, and more when the Australian bases opened up.

SH3 was easier at first, but Beery's Port mod (incorporated into GWX, NYGM and SH3 Commander) opened up the world, and then SH4 came along, and SH5. Once I have a computer that will run all the mods and games I want, I plan to start in August '39 with three careers, one each out of the available flotillas, then add in the same in SH4 U-Boats, then maybe SH5 as well. If and when I finally make it to 1942 I plan to include careers in SH4. My habit is to run a captain until he retires or dies, then replace him with a new one in that command starting the same month the old one ended. Heck, I might play AOD and SH1 as well. Ten, twelve simultaneous careers?

OCD much?

Kelly621 · 04-13-13, 09:22 AM

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Heck, I might play AOD and SH1 as well. Ten, twelve simultaneous careers?

OCD much?

You just made me choke on my morning coffee

Bosje · 04-13-13, 09:32 AM

i run about 4 or 5
which is not a great idea because it's impossible to remember details

IXC in 1943 because it's tough and exciting
II in 1939 (just got a type VII on that career)
VII in january 1940, soon to get a IXB (currently writing a story about that one)
another 2nd flotilla but earlier. probably 1942 now, cant even remember if that career switched from IXB to C

and i think i have a VIIC from Bergen in 1944, just to remember what it's like to be hunted all the time

and there is the problem, not a lot of emotion attached to the boats and crews.
better to stick with one career and see it through
(or maybe one extra career from 1943 just to be able to sit on the upgraded bridge with all the goodies)

MantiBrutalis · 04-13-13, 10:04 AM

Two careers.

Main one with IXB which I write a story about. I am a slow writer though, so I don't get to play that career too much. Also, since I started the story I developed a strong sense of companion with that boat and crew, and I fear starting the next patrol, because I don't want to lose it.

The second one is a fresh IIA, just to experience a canoe again...

raymond6751 · 04-13-13, 10:07 AM

I've got four SH5 careers and one SH4 going. I hope to complete one of them in my lifetime!

Bosje · 04-13-13, 10:08 AM

Manti, yeah writing a story will do that to you

wait till you get hedgehogs dropped on you

i almost cried when i lost Freiherr Beckman but that was several years ago

ninja turtle · 04-13-13, 10:23 AM

One career only as I don't have enough time to run any more, but I find that with only one I can relate to my crew more

VONHARRIS · 04-13-13, 10:34 AM

Running one career every time.
Always starting in 1939 from Wilhelmshaven in a IXB.

Each time I choose a different area to concatrate on : Atlantik , Carrebean , Far East ..... I even want to try the Med for once.

I play until I get killed (DiD - 100%) or finish the war (never happened)

GoldenRivet · 04-13-13, 10:40 AM

I used to run one career at a time.

Only recently did i start running multiple careers. Still do dead is dead.

I was running three, two ended on a bad note, now only one remaining. when it wraps up i dunno what i will do.

Sailor Steve · 04-13-13, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bosje

i run about 4 or 5
which is not a great idea because it's impossible to remember details

I keep a hand-written log of everything I do while playing. When I'm done it gets typed up as a patrol report. I also keep a file of who is at what date. This lets me juggle everything with no problem.

Bosje · 04-13-13, 11:55 AM

yeah i usually do keep a log, but the little things get lost

anyway, as has already been said, with only one patrol you tend to feel more emersed because it has been your boat and crew all the time, rather than one of your boats and one of your crews

meh or i'm just too dumb to keep track of 4 parallel histories

RustySubmarine · 04-13-13, 12:11 PM

Some interesting comments so far. I have toyed with the idea of installing a separate install with another super mod, just to see what it's like compared to GWX3, which is what I am running with atm.

I don't think I will have more than two careers on the go at any one time as like someone mentioned, running too many can, get a bit confusing remembering what's already happened with each patrol.

You could say that at the moment I am feeling my way with SH3, after a long absence and when I get back in the swing of it again, I will start keeping a written account of each career, like Sailor Steve.

Then I can turn it in to a story line, to bore the pants off all of you on here. Until then though, you can breath a sigh of relief!
Like "THANK GOD FOR THAT RUSTY!"

MantiBrutalis · 04-13-13, 12:35 PM

Rusty, did you just say that any more stories on this forum would be boring?

A few did appear recently, but they are still quite enjoyable, at least to me...

Or did you try to imply that you can't write interestingly enough?

04-13-13, 07:58 AM	#1
RustySubmarine Engineer Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Tamworth UK. Presently,somewhere Below The Atlantic Posts: 213 Downloads: 364 Uploads: 0	How Many Careers? Just recently, some of you have been posting about your patrols, or current careers, which are nice to read. I was just wondering how many of you are running multiple careers at the same time, if so how many? I am currently running two. The first one starting from Kiel in August 1939 with a type IIa (on 2nd patrol) The other career starting from Lorient in June 1940 with a type IX (Just starting 3rd patrol). I have thought about starting one near to the end of the war, late 43 or early 44, just to see how things stand. My aim is to successfully complete a career from the very beginning of the war, to the end in 1945, but up to press, I have been unable to last longer than the end of 1942, due to being sunk, by aircraft, mines or depth charges. thus having to start a new career. My tactics at avoiding the enemy are improving, so I might get a bit further into the war with my two current careers. Wishful thinking! I suppose most people stick with one career, but how many of you are running multiple careers at the same time? __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] RUSTY SUBMARINE U534 Type IX40C Engine Room of U534 Now located at Birkenhead UK. I joined the navy to see the world What did I see? I saw the SEA!!!!

04-13-13, 09:14 AM	#3
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	I'm not playing at all right now, for several reasons. But... Back in 1998, when I discovered Silent Hunter 1, couldn't decide which of the two starting ports (Pearl Harbor and Manila) to start from. Then I couldn't decide between S-boats and the Salmon/Sargo class, or between a Gato or Nautilus. I ended up running four separate careers, and more when the Australian bases opened up. SH3 was easier at first, but Beery's Port mod (incorporated into GWX, NYGM and SH3 Commander) opened up the world, and then SH4 came along, and SH5. Once I have a computer that will run all the mods and games I want, I plan to start in August '39 with three careers, one each out of the available flotillas, then add in the same in SH4 U-Boats, then maybe SH5 as well. If and when I finally make it to 1942 I plan to include careers in SH4. My habit is to run a captain until he retires or dies, then replace him with a new one in that command starting the same month the old one ended. Heck, I might play AOD and SH1 as well. Ten, twelve simultaneous careers? OCD much? __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

04-13-13, 09:32 AM	#5
Bosje Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 732 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 0	i run about 4 or 5 which is not a great idea because it's impossible to remember details IXC in 1943 because it's tough and exciting II in 1939 (just got a type VII on that career) VII in january 1940, soon to get a IXB (currently writing a story about that one) another 2nd flotilla but earlier. probably 1942 now, cant even remember if that career switched from IXB to C and i think i have a VIIC from Bergen in 1944, just to remember what it's like to be hunted all the time and there is the problem, not a lot of emotion attached to the boats and crews. better to stick with one career and see it through (or maybe one extra career from 1943 just to be able to sit on the upgraded bridge with all the goodies) __________________ And when an 800-ton Uboat has you by the tits... you listen!

04-13-13, 10:07 AM	#7
raymond6751 Admirable Mike Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 1,338 Downloads: 421 Uploads: 0	Mulltiple I've got four SH5 careers and one SH4 going. I hope to complete one of them in my lifetime! __________________ Game Designer: Close The Atlantic - World War Three https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/...orld-war-three

04-13-13, 10:08 AM	#8
Bosje Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 732 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 0	Manti, yeah writing a story will do that to you wait till you get hedgehogs dropped on you i almost cried when i lost Freiherr Beckman but that was several years ago __________________ And when an 800-ton Uboat has you by the tits... you listen!

04-13-13, 08:35 AM	#2
Kelly621 Officer Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 237 Downloads: 336 Uploads: 0	I currently have two careers running under SH3, but a little different from you. I use MultiSh3 and have two installs of SH3.....one with GWX 3.0 and the other with NYGM 3.0, which I just finally got around to trying out. Same as you I have never been able to survive past 1943 in either supermod...guess we reflect historic accuracy in that regard. Not counting my career in SH4 since it doesn't apply to your question Kelly621

04-13-13, 10:04 AM	#6
MantiBrutalis Planesman Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Pilsen, Czech Republic Posts: 183 Downloads: 12 Uploads: 0	Two careers. Main one with IXB which I write a story about. I am a slow writer though, so I don't get to play that career too much. Also, since I started the story I developed a strong sense of companion with that boat and crew, and I fear starting the next patrol, because I don't want to lose it. The second one is a fresh IIA, just to experience a canoe again...

04-13-13, 10:23 AM	#9
ninja turtle Frogman Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Ellesmere Port, UK Posts: 291 Downloads: 249 Uploads: 0	One career only as I don't have enough time to run any more, but I find that with only one I can relate to my crew more

04-13-13, 10:34 AM	#10
VONHARRIS Konteradmiral Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Greece Posts: 1,992 Downloads: 300 Uploads: 0	Running one career every time. Always starting in 1939 from Wilhelmshaven in a IXB. Each time I choose a different area to concatrate on : Atlantik , Carrebean , Far East ..... I even want to try the Med for once. I play until I get killed (DiD - 100%) or finish the war (never happened)

04-13-13, 10:40 AM	#11
GoldenRivet Subsim Aviator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 8,726 Downloads: 146 Uploads: 0	I used to run one career at a time. Only recently did i start running multiple careers. Still do dead is dead. I was running three, two ended on a bad note, now only one remaining. when it wraps up i dunno what i will do. __________________

04-13-13, 11:55 AM	#13
Bosje Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 732 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 0	yeah i usually do keep a log, but the little things get lost anyway, as has already been said, with only one patrol you tend to feel more emersed because it has been your boat and crew all the time, rather than one of your boats and one of your crews meh or i'm just too dumb to keep track of 4 parallel histories __________________ And when an 800-ton Uboat has you by the tits... you listen!

04-13-13, 12:11 PM	#14
RustySubmarine Engineer Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Tamworth UK. Presently,somewhere Below The Atlantic Posts: 213 Downloads: 364 Uploads: 0	Some interesting comments so far. I have toyed with the idea of installing a separate install with another super mod, just to see what it's like compared to GWX3, which is what I am running with atm. I don't think I will have more than two careers on the go at any one time as like someone mentioned, running too many can, get a bit confusing remembering what's already happened with each patrol. You could say that at the moment I am feeling my way with SH3, after a long absence and when I get back in the swing of it again, I will start keeping a written account of each career, like Sailor Steve. Then I can turn it in to a story line, to bore the pants off all of you on here. Until then though, you can breath a sigh of relief! Like "THANK GOD FOR THAT RUSTY!" __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] RUSTY SUBMARINE U534 Type IX40C Engine Room of U534 Now located at Birkenhead UK. I joined the navy to see the world What did I see? I saw the SEA!!!!

04-13-13, 12:35 PM	#15
MantiBrutalis Planesman Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Pilsen, Czech Republic Posts: 183 Downloads: 12 Uploads: 0	Rusty, did you just say that any more stories on this forum would be boring? A few did appear recently, but they are still quite enjoyable, at least to me... Or did you try to imply that you can't write interestingly enough?