Convoy icon on the map as a circle, not square

Abd_von_Mumit · 01-30-07, 11:08 AM

Only once I saw the convoy icon as a circle instead of square. Does it mean it was reported by an u-boot directly, not by BdU? There was also no any message in my radio room about the convoy (so no exact speed, only 'medium') but when I checked it it was a quite regular allied convoy headed west (to Northern America). Just curious.

Jimbuna · 01-30-07, 11:12 AM

IIRC it's because there is a sub stalking/shadowing it

Morts · 01-30-07, 11:15 AM

yea a uboat/wolfpack is following the convoy

its fun to watch them attack the convoy

Abd_von_Mumit · 01-30-07, 11:21 AM

Unfortunately haven't spotted any U-Boot, but _after_ releasing all the torpedoes and watching the booms (no escorts around) I noticed a destroyer closing from behind the convoy freaking fast... He must had been chasing the mentioned U-Boot and then alarmed by the merchants hurried to find me. That's great!

ReallyDedPoet · 01-30-07, 11:24 AM

Did not know that

For some reason I thought it was a neutral.

melnibonian · 01-30-07, 11:30 AM

It's good to attack convoys like these. The AI U-Boats usually go for the escorts (or the other way around) so you have an almost free hand with the merchants.

Brag · 01-30-07, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by reallydedpoet

Did not know that

For some reason I thought it was a neutral.

Har, harrr, harrff. Now ye know, Matey.

My first encounter with a roundy warmed me bones. The leading Black Swan was on fire not bothering anyone.

My last encounter with a roundy (2nd attack) was a disappointment. Some other U-boat had sunk the big ships I wanted to zonk.

bigboywooly · 01-30-07, 11:39 AM

The lead unit in the convoy is an AI sub
The radio reports come from the lead unit so it shows as a round icon
When the subs are no longer part of the convoy it reverts back to a merchant as lead and so you get a square icon

Jimbuna · 01-30-07, 02:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigboywooly

The lead unit in the convoy is an AI sub
The radio reports come from the lead unit so it shows as a round icon
When the subs are no longer part of the convoy it reverts back to a merchant as lead and so you get a square icon

and here's me thinking the world was round :hmm:
:rotfl:

Sailor Steve · 01-30-07, 04:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimbuna

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigboywooly

The lead unit in the convoy is an AI sub
The radio reports come from the lead unit so it shows as a round icon
When the subs are no longer part of the convoy it reverts back to a merchant as lead and so you get a square icon

and here's me thinking the world was round :hmm:
:rotfl:

Don't be stupid. Of course the world is...

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

azn_132 · 01-30-07, 05:54 PM

u guys are lucky all I get is a couple of dead subs.

STEED · 01-30-07, 06:05 PM

This explains everything as I came across two convoys and I noticed both of them had damaged ships.

Are this GWX is full of surprises.

Paajtor · 01-30-07, 06:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigboywooly

The lead unit in the convoy is an AI sub
The radio reports come from the lead unit so it shows as a round icon
When the subs are no longer part of the convoy it reverts back to a merchant as lead and so you get a square icon

The lead unit in the convoy is an AI sub....but that doesn't mean the sub is in front of the convoy, I gues? Could be anywhere around it?

bigboywooly · 01-30-07, 06:18 PM

Yeah could be anywhere
The mission ed needs one unit to be the lead unit in name only - could be in the middle\rear or flank
If its a merc it shows as a convoy
If its a warship it shows as a TF
So you could stick a T3 in with a TF ,run it at 18 kts and make it the lead unit
Boy wouldnt that be a surprise
:rotfl:
Fast convoy spotted
WTF
Alarrrrrrrrrrrrm

Paajtor · 01-30-07, 06:25 PM

lol

01-30-07, 11:08 AM	#1
Abd_von_Mumit The Old Man Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Warszawa, Polska Posts: 1,453 Downloads: 46 Uploads: 4	Convoy icon on the map as a circle, not square Only once I saw the convoy icon as a circle instead of square. Does it mean it was reported by an u-boot directly, not by BdU? There was also no any message in my radio room about the convoy (so no exact speed, only 'medium') but when I checked it it was a quite regular allied convoy headed west (to Northern America). Just curious. __________________ Long, hard, wet and full of seamen. My precious. SH3+GWX+OLC — sunk x4, retired x2; SH5+TDW — still exploring My SH5 mods: EQuaTool - Elite Quality Map Tools, Patrol Routine Scripts, No Logo Intro Menu_Animation, Less Annoying Stopwatch Links: SH5 mods I use, FileFront, Manual plotting how-to

01-30-07, 11:12 AM	#2
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,483 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	IIRC it's because there is a sub stalking/shadowing it __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

01-30-07, 11:21 AM	#4
Abd_von_Mumit The Old Man Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Warszawa, Polska Posts: 1,453 Downloads: 46 Uploads: 4	Unfortunately haven't spotted any U-Boot, but _after_ releasing all the torpedoes and watching the booms (no escorts around) I noticed a destroyer closing from behind the convoy freaking fast... He must had been chasing the mentioned U-Boot and then alarmed by the merchants hurried to find me. That's great! __________________ Long, hard, wet and full of seamen. My precious. SH3+GWX+OLC — sunk x4, retired x2; SH5+TDW — still exploring My SH5 mods: EQuaTool - Elite Quality Map Tools, Patrol Routine Scripts, No Logo Intro Menu_Animation, Less Annoying Stopwatch Links: SH5 mods I use, FileFront, Manual plotting how-to

01-30-07, 11:24 AM	#5
ReallyDedPoet Canadian Wolf Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Canada. The one and only, East Coast Posts: 10,884 Downloads: 946 Uploads: 5	Did not know that For some reason I thought it was a neutral. __________________ Back in the Day

01-30-07, 11:30 AM	#6
melnibonian Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Reading UK Posts: 3,473 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	It's good to attack convoys like these. The AI U-Boats usually go for the escorts (or the other way around) so you have an almost free hand with the merchants. __________________ http://www.thegreywolves.com/ http://wolvesatwar.com/ Download GWX and other goodies: http://hosted.filefront.com/melnibonian

01-30-07, 11:15 AM	#3
Morts Admiral Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Denmark Posts: 2,395 Downloads: 23 Uploads: 0	yea a uboat/wolfpack is following the convoy its fun to watch them attack the convoy

01-30-07, 11:39 AM	#8
bigboywooly Rear Admiral Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Swindon, England Posts: 10,151 Downloads: 35 Uploads: 0	The lead unit in the convoy is an AI sub The radio reports come from the lead unit so it shows as a round icon When the subs are no longer part of the convoy it reverts back to a merchant as lead and so you get a square icon __________________ My mediafire page http://www.mediafire.com/?11eoq19bq9r41

01-30-07, 05:54 PM	#11
azn_132 Grey Wolf Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 950 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	u guys are lucky all I get is a couple of dead subs. __________________

01-30-07, 06:05 PM	#12
STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	This explains everything as I came across two convoys and I noticed both of them had damaged ships. Are this GWX is full of surprises. __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!

01-30-07, 06:18 PM	#14
bigboywooly Rear Admiral Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Swindon, England Posts: 10,151 Downloads: 35 Uploads: 0	Yeah could be anywhere The mission ed needs one unit to be the lead unit in name only - could be in the middle\rear or flank If its a merc it shows as a convoy If its a warship it shows as a TF So you could stick a T3 in with a TF ,run it at 18 kts and make it the lead unit Boy wouldnt that be a surprise :rotfl: Fast convoy spotted WTF Alarrrrrrrrrrrrm __________________ My mediafire page http://www.mediafire.com/?11eoq19bq9r41

01-30-07, 06:25 PM	#15
Paajtor The Old Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: The Dutch mountains Posts: 1,551 Downloads: 64 Uploads: 1	lol __________________