Best way to cross the pond - Page 2

Jimbuna · 02-23-08, 01:43 PM

Sadly, there is a fault that's hard coded in-game with regard to charging the batteries whilst surfaced and stationary.
Up to the present time we have beeen unable to find or develop a fix.

I'd suggest you ignore the fact.....beside, you've got more than enough fuel if you stick to 1/3 ahead.

Have a look at milch cow and resupply ship availability (F1 and dependant on year) and possibly consider topping up after you've accomplished your objective.

i_b_spectre · 02-23-08, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by johnm

I found 9 knots in a IXB works well, asking the N.O. distance at this speed helps to check it.

Since installing GW2 he always replies that that info is not available.

I'm running GWX 2.0 and I only get that message if running submerged on batteries. Surfaced and on diesels, the NA always replies with the estimate which varies directly with telegraph setting.

papa_smurf · 02-24-08, 05:48 AM

When i croos the pond in a type IX/C, I find that 8-9 kts is the most efficient use of fuel. Also don't forget to submerge during daylight hrs, as this wil increase fuel economy.

Puster Bill · 02-24-08, 01:26 PM

Best way to cross the pond?

The US Supreme Court decided that one decades ago: Roe v. Wade, 410 U.S. 113 (1973)

Ivan Putski · 02-24-08, 01:39 PM

I`ve crossed it in my type IX/C on many missions, like others have said I use 9kts,and have had no problems. There`s milch cows close to the area for the return trip.

Tessa · 02-28-08, 09:54 PM

With a IXC at 8-9 knots even without milk cows you can reach pretty much any (usefull) destination in the game. Just need to have a book or something to watch on tv while you trudge across the sea. I was able to make it from La Spezia -> Curaco -> Galveston -> New York (hit the motherload there with a 22k cruise ship docked there) and back to port in Spezia.

The batteries do recharge if you are just sitting around. Noticed that when moving external torpedos inside that over the few hours that it took the batteries did recharge themselves. Not really a feasable way to recharge them, but a nice fringe benefit.

bookworm_020 · 02-28-08, 11:46 PM

I used to put Bernard on the oars untill I found him rowing us in the wrong direction!

02-23-08, 01:43 PM	#16
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,540 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Sadly, there is a fault that's hard coded in-game with regard to charging the batteries whilst surfaced and stationary. Up to the present time we have beeen unable to find or develop a fix. I'd suggest you ignore the fact.....beside, you've got more than enough fuel if you stick to 1/3 ahead. Have a look at milch cow and resupply ship availability (F1 and dependant on year) and possibly consider topping up after you've accomplished your objective. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

02-24-08, 05:48 AM	#18
papa_smurf Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: High Peak, Derbyshire Posts: 2,851 Downloads: 33 Uploads: 0	When i croos the pond in a type IX/C, I find that 8-9 kts is the most efficient use of fuel. Also don't forget to submerge during daylight hrs, as this wil increase fuel economy. __________________

02-24-08, 01:26 PM	#19
Puster Bill Grey Wolf Join Date: May 2006 Location: BA8758, or FN33eh for my fellow hams. Posts: 833 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Best way to cross the pond? The US Supreme Court decided that one decades ago: Roe v. Wade, 410 U.S. 113 (1973) __________________ The U-Boat Commander of Love

02-24-08, 01:39 PM	#20
Ivan Putski Captain Join Date: May 2005 Location: Memphis, Tn. U.S.A. Posts: 548 Downloads: 21 Uploads: 0	I`ve crossed it in my type IX/C on many missions, like others have said I use 9kts,and have had no problems. There`s milch cows close to the area for the return trip. __________________ " Is He?..........Yeah..........Nothing Moving, But His Watch." Last edited by Ivan Putski; 02-29-08 at 12:11 AM.

02-28-08, 11:46 PM	#22
bookworm_020 Navy Seal Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sinking ships off the Australian coast Posts: 5,966 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	I used to put Bernard on the oars untill I found him rowing us in the wrong direction! __________________ "There is always one person in any organization who knows whats going on, That person must be fired"

02-28-08, 09:54 PM	#21
Tessa Grey Wolf Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: CG 96 Posts: 861 Downloads: 22 Uploads: 0	With a IXC at 8-9 knots even without milk cows you can reach pretty much any (usefull) destination in the game. Just need to have a book or something to watch on tv while you trudge across the sea. I was able to make it from La Spezia -> Curaco -> Galveston -> New York (hit the motherload there with a 22k cruise ship docked there) and back to port in Spezia. The batteries do recharge if you are just sitting around. Noticed that when moving external torpedos inside that over the few hours that it took the batteries did recharge themselves. Not really a feasable way to recharge them, but a nice fringe benefit.