Just had an incredible SH3 experience...

rob89 · 07-13-08, 11:25 PM

*Warning. There is quite alot of text to read

*

I don't really know how to begin so I will just jump right into my story.
Basically, this evening, I had the most incredible SH3 experience so far.
My story begins in British waters to the north of Ireland. I was on my way to my patrol grid when a report arrived detailing a large convoy heading east from my position. After many days at sea without a glimse of enemy contact, a convoy was a welcome relief. I duly plotted an intercept course and headed off at flank speed. About an hour later I was rewarded with a yell from my Watch Officer; "SHIP SPOTTED!"
I dived to periscope depth and observed a very large convoy several miles away, slowly steaming back to an English port. I cursed the time of day (it was about midday with clear skies and a blazing sun) and shadowed the convoy from afar waiting for my chance to strike.
After many hours the sun finally began to set and I surfaced my boat and proceeded at flank speed towards the convoy. Visibility was poor but as you know, this suits a u-boats purpose very nicely indeed. The convoy by this time had turned to a different heading and was now directly ahead of me, heading on the same bearing I was.
I followed the convoy at flank speed and watched it through my binoculars.
It was huge.
About 15 merchant ships, 5 destroyers and a battleship in convoy formation, destroyers surrounding the vulnerable merchants in a protective ring.
Now many, more cautious Kaleuns may have balked at the idea of heading right up the backside of a heavily defended convoy but my crew was sick of many days without so much as a glimpse of an enemy ship. They wanted action, and boy were they going to get it.
I kept my heading and approached the convoy from astern. A quick check revealed I was about 3km away.
I edged closer and closer, thanking my lucky stars it was so dark and that I hadnt been spotted.
I picked out 4 of the juiciest ships and continued to approach
I knew I could attack from my current range but I wanted to get closer to guarantee a direct hit from my targets, so I carried on getting nearer and nearer to the convoy.
Suddenly my watch officer screamed that we were under attack, my heart started racing as I frantically tried target the 4 ships I'd chosen.
I fired my 4 forward tubes in quick succession and issued a crash dive order.
My crew rushed into action stations as the alarm bell rang loudly.
A terrific explosion rocked my boat and in horror I noticed my bridge had been heavily damaged by surface gunfire.
Everything appeared to be holding however and we continued our rapid descent into the deep. At 150 metres we held our position and waited to hear if our attack had been a success.
A mighty explosion was heard through the water and my crew let out an explosive cheer.
Our elation was short lived however as the distinctive pinging of nearby destroyers echoed throughout our boat.
We then endured an hour of constant bombardment from the vengeful destroyers as they attempted to destroy us. Just when I thought they had given up they would be back even more determined to sink our little sub.
Finally after an agonising length of time, it was over. My hydrophone operator reported the destroyers leaving the vicinity, heading away at flank speed to catch up with the convoy.
We slowly made our way up to periscope depth and finding that the periscope itself was damaged and unusable, surfaced with no real idea of what may be waiting.
Thankfully the seas were clear from enemy vessels and all that remained of the attack was a debries from the sunken ship. Enemy life rafts floated around the remains of their ship and we were forced to ignore their desperate pleas for help.
I ordered the boat back onto course and we sailed away.

A little longwinded yes, but my god, was it intense at the time. After that attack I went outside for a cigarette and found that I was utterly mentally and physically exhausted. This shocked me because at the end of the day SH3 is just a computer game.
The very fact that a game could immerse me so much that I felt like I'd actually been on a U-boat just goes to show the incredible skill of the games developers and all those who have since modified it.
Anyway, thankyou anyone who actually managed to read all of that. I just felt that I should share my "experience" with you all.

GoldenRivet · 07-14-08, 12:32 AM

thats a good one, spend enough time out at sea, you will have many more just like it.

and as the war progresses those little experiences become harder and harder to get out of alive

UnderseaLcpl · 07-14-08, 12:46 AM

Congrats on getting out of that one. Loved the story but it wasn't longwinded at all. Actually, I would have liked a little more elaboration. A good war story from a fellow Kaleun is always nice.

Frank0001 · 07-14-08, 07:12 AM

Nice job Rob, that was a good read too.
As GoldenRivet pointed out, you'll have many more of these experiences, and be actually thrilled and cheerfull when you come out alive from an ordeal like this!

And congrats on your sinkings, that should leave the escorts ashamed!

nikbear · 07-14-08, 10:54 AM

Good story rob89,your not the only one to feel bushed after a run in with the RN,when the ash cans start falling I drink like the devil himself and chew a pen(non smoker

)to bits!after a really stressy patrol I've even been known to need a nap

much to people's amusment

Jimbuna · 07-14-08, 11:00 AM

Good read mate....nothing better than a little immersion

What version of the game and what mod are you using ? :hmm:

rob89 · 07-14-08, 12:25 PM

Thanks for the positive replies everyone. Glad to see you enjoyed reading the story as much as I did playing it.

jimbuna; I am playing with the latest version of SH3, GWX 2.1, Lifeboat and Debris mod v3B, OCL ubermod and the Das Boot crew skins.

I also play with 90% realism.

Brag · 07-14-08, 12:55 PM

Good writing, Rob

Mush Martin · 07-14-08, 01:01 PM

Intensity is what seperates subsimmers from adrenaline types.

A good tale well told.
M

subvers4 · 07-14-08, 02:03 PM

Hi rob89,
An enjoyable read, not overlong at all, in fact could have benefitted from even more detail imho

Although I am suffering withdrawal symptoms at the moment as having returned from a six week sojourn in the Shetland Isles to find that my monitor has somehow acquired black splodge syndrome !

So I am reading and catching up on all the news on the forum as a substitute till my new monitor arrives tomorrow ( hopefully ).

Jimbuna · 07-15-08, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rob89

Thanks for the positive replies everyone. Glad to see you enjoyed reading the story as much as I did playing it.

jimbuna; I am playing with the latest version of SH3, GWX 2.1, Lifeboat and Debris mod v3B, OCL ubermod and the Das Boot crew skins.

I also play with 90% realism.

Rgr that matey...enjoy

Wildhawke11 · 07-15-08, 06:08 PM

*Warning. There is quite alot of text to read

*

I don't really know how to begin so I will just jump right into my story.
Basically, this evening, I had the most incredible SH3 experience so far.
My story begins in British waters to the north of Ireland. I was on my way to my patrol grid when a report arrived detailing a large convoy heading east from my position. After many days at sea without a glimse of enemy contact, a convoy was a welcome relief. I duly plotted an intercept course and headed off at flank speed. About an hour later I was rewarded with a yell from my Watch Officer; "SHIP SPOTTED!"

I dived to periscope depth and observed a very large convoy several miles away, slowly steaming back to an English port. I cursed the time of day (it was about midday with clear skies and a blazing sun) and shadowed the convoy from afar waiting for my chance to strike.
After many hours the sun finally began to set and I surfaced my boat and proceeded at flank speed towards the convoy. Visibility was poor but as you know, this suits a u-boats purpose very nicely indeed. The convoy by this time had turned to a different heading and was now
directly ahead of me, heading on the same bearing I was.
I followed the convoy at flank speed and watched it through my
binoculars. It was huge.

About 15 merchant ships, 5 destroyers and a battleship in convoy formation, destroyers surrounding the vulnerable merchants in a protective ring.
Now many, more cautious Kaleuns may have balked at the idea of heading right up the backside of a heavily defended convoy but my crew was sick of many days without so much as a glimpse of an enemy ship. They wanted action, and boy were they going to get it.
I kept my heading and approached the convoy from astern. A quick check revealed I was about 3km away.
I edged closer and closer, thanking my lucky stars it was so dark and that I hadnt been spotted.

I picked out 4 of the juiciest ships and continued to approach
I knew I could attack from my current range but I wanted to get closer to guarantee a direct hit from my targets, so I carried on getting nearer and nearer to the convoy.
Suddenly my watch officer screamed that we were under attack, my heart started racing as I frantically tried target the 4 ships I'd chosen.
I fired my 4 forward tubes in quick succession and issued a crash dive order.

My crew rushed into action stations as the alarm bell rang loudly.
A terrific explosion rocked my boat and in horror I noticed my bridge had been heavily damaged by surface gunfire.
Everything appeared to be holding however and we continued our rapid descent into the deep. At 150 metres we held our position and waited to hear if our attack had been a success.
A mighty explosion was heard through the water and my crew let out an explosive cheer.

Our elation was short lived however as the distinctive pinging of nearby destroyers echoed throughout our boat.
We then endured an hour of constant bombardment from the vengeful destroyers as they attempted to destroy us. Just when I thought they had given up they would be back even more determined to sink our little sub. Finally after an agonising length of time, it was over. My hydrophone operator reported the destroyers leaving the vicinity, heading away at flank speed to catch up with the convoy.
We slowly made our way up to periscope depth and finding that the periscope itself was damaged and unusable, surfaced with no real idea of what may be waiting.

Thankfully the seas were clear from enemy vessels and all that remained of the attack was a debries from the sunken ship. Enemy life rafts floated around the remains of their ship and we were forced to ignore their desperate pleas for help.
I ordered the boat back onto course and we sailed away.

A little longwinded yes, but my god, was it intense at the time. After that attack I went outside for a cigarette and found that I was utterly mentally and physically exhausted. This shocked me because at the end of the day SH3 is just a computer game.
The very fact that a game could immerse me so much that I felt like I'd actually been on a U-boat just goes to show the incredible skill of the games developers and all those who have since modified it.
Anyway, thankyou anyone who actually managed to read all of that. I just felt that I should share my "experience" with you all.

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07-14-2008, 06:32 AM

Rob
Great read and experance note i have left little gaps in your stort by doing so it makes it so much easier to read . More so on my old eyes ( just a little tip my friend )

07-13-08, 11:25 PM	#1
rob89 Watch Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Engerrrrlaaaand Posts: 21 Downloads: 35 Uploads: 0	Just had an incredible SH3 experience... Warning. There is quite alot of text to read I don't really know how to begin so I will just jump right into my story. Basically, this evening, I had the most incredible SH3 experience so far. My story begins in British waters to the north of Ireland. I was on my way to my patrol grid when a report arrived detailing a large convoy heading east from my position. After many days at sea without a glimse of enemy contact, a convoy was a welcome relief. I duly plotted an intercept course and headed off at flank speed. About an hour later I was rewarded with a yell from my Watch Officer; "SHIP SPOTTED!" I dived to periscope depth and observed a very large convoy several miles away, slowly steaming back to an English port. I cursed the time of day (it was about midday with clear skies and a blazing sun) and shadowed the convoy from afar waiting for my chance to strike. After many hours the sun finally began to set and I surfaced my boat and proceeded at flank speed towards the convoy. Visibility was poor but as you know, this suits a u-boats purpose very nicely indeed. The convoy by this time had turned to a different heading and was now directly ahead of me, heading on the same bearing I was. I followed the convoy at flank speed and watched it through my binoculars. It was huge. About 15 merchant ships, 5 destroyers and a battleship in convoy formation, destroyers surrounding the vulnerable merchants in a protective ring. Now many, more cautious Kaleuns may have balked at the idea of heading right up the backside of a heavily defended convoy but my crew was sick of many days without so much as a glimpse of an enemy ship. They wanted action, and boy were they going to get it. I kept my heading and approached the convoy from astern. A quick check revealed I was about 3km away. I edged closer and closer, thanking my lucky stars it was so dark and that I hadnt been spotted. I picked out 4 of the juiciest ships and continued to approach I knew I could attack from my current range but I wanted to get closer to guarantee a direct hit from my targets, so I carried on getting nearer and nearer to the convoy. Suddenly my watch officer screamed that we were under attack, my heart started racing as I frantically tried target the 4 ships I'd chosen. I fired my 4 forward tubes in quick succession and issued a crash dive order. My crew rushed into action stations as the alarm bell rang loudly. A terrific explosion rocked my boat and in horror I noticed my bridge had been heavily damaged by surface gunfire. Everything appeared to be holding however and we continued our rapid descent into the deep. At 150 metres we held our position and waited to hear if our attack had been a success. A mighty explosion was heard through the water and my crew let out an explosive cheer. Our elation was short lived however as the distinctive pinging of nearby destroyers echoed throughout our boat. We then endured an hour of constant bombardment from the vengeful destroyers as they attempted to destroy us. Just when I thought they had given up they would be back even more determined to sink our little sub. Finally after an agonising length of time, it was over. My hydrophone operator reported the destroyers leaving the vicinity, heading away at flank speed to catch up with the convoy. We slowly made our way up to periscope depth and finding that the periscope itself was damaged and unusable, surfaced with no real idea of what may be waiting. Thankfully the seas were clear from enemy vessels and all that remained of the attack was a debries from the sunken ship. Enemy life rafts floated around the remains of their ship and we were forced to ignore their desperate pleas for help. I ordered the boat back onto course and we sailed away. A little longwinded yes, but my god, was it intense at the time. After that attack I went outside for a cigarette and found that I was utterly mentally and physically exhausted. This shocked me because at the end of the day SH3 is just a computer game. The very fact that a game could immerse me so much that I felt like I'd actually been on a U-boat just goes to show the incredible skill of the games developers and all those who have since modified it. Anyway, thankyou anyone who actually managed to read all of that. I just felt that I should share my "experience" with you all.

07-14-08, 12:32 AM	#2
GoldenRivet Subsim Aviator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 8,726 Downloads: 146 Uploads: 0	thats a good one, spend enough time out at sea, you will have many more just like it. and as the war progresses those little experiences become harder and harder to get out of alive __________________

07-14-08, 12:46 AM	#3
UnderseaLcpl Silent Hunter Join Date: May 2008 Location: Storming the beaches! Posts: 4,254 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Congrats on getting out of that one. Loved the story but it wasn't longwinded at all. Actually, I would have liked a little more elaboration. A good war story from a fellow Kaleun is always nice. __________________ I stole this sig from Task Force

07-14-08, 07:12 AM	#4
Frank0001 Chief Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 317 Downloads: 16 Uploads: 0	Nice job Rob, that was a good read too. As GoldenRivet pointed out, you'll have many more of these experiences, and be actually thrilled and cheerfull when you come out alive from an ordeal like this! And congrats on your sinkings, that should leave the escorts ashamed! __________________ Snipers of the Seas One eel - one Kill

07-14-08, 10:54 AM	#5
nikbear Sea Lord Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Northampton,UK Posts: 1,859 Downloads: 86 Uploads: 0	Good story rob89,your not the only one to feel bushed after a run in with the RN,when the ash cans start falling I drink like the devil himself and chew a pen(non smoker)to bits!after a really stressy patrol I've even been known to need a napmuch to people's amusment __________________ 'It is not surely known when the grey wolf shall come upon the seat of the gods' Ericksmal.

07-14-08, 11:00 AM	#6
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,539 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Good read mate....nothing better than a little immersion What version of the game and what mod are you using ? :hmm: __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

07-14-08, 12:25 PM	#7
rob89 Watch Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Engerrrrlaaaand Posts: 21 Downloads: 35 Uploads: 0	Thanks for the positive replies everyone. Glad to see you enjoyed reading the story as much as I did playing it. jimbuna; I am playing with the latest version of SH3, GWX 2.1, Lifeboat and Debris mod v3B, OCL ubermod and the Das Boot crew skins. I also play with 90% realism.

07-14-08, 12:55 PM	#8
Brag Navy Seal Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Docked on a Russian pond Posts: 7,072 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	Good writing, Rob __________________ Espionage, adventure, suspense, are just a click away Click here to look inside Brag's book: Amazon.com: Kingmaker: Alexey Braguine: Books Order Kingmaker here: http://www.subsim.com/store.html For Tactics visit:http://www.freewebs.com/kielman/

07-14-08, 01:01 PM	#9
Mush Martin Eternal Patrol Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 4,398 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	Intensity is what seperates subsimmers from adrenaline types. A good tale well told. M __________________ RIP Mush Tutorial

07-14-08, 02:03 PM	#10
subvers4 Mate Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland, UK Posts: 58 Downloads: 21 Uploads: 0	Hi rob89, An enjoyable read, not overlong at all, in fact could have benefitted from even more detail imho Although I am suffering withdrawal symptoms at the moment as having returned from a six week sojourn in the Shetland Isles to find that my monitor has somehow acquired black splodge syndrome ! So I am reading and catching up on all the news on the forum as a substitute till my new monitor arrives tomorrow ( hopefully ).

07-15-08, 06:08 PM	#12
Wildhawke11 Lieutenant Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: UK England Posts: 264 Downloads: 55 Uploads: 0	Warning. There is quite alot of text to read I don't really know how to begin so I will just jump right into my story. Basically, this evening, I had the most incredible SH3 experience so far. My story begins in British waters to the north of Ireland. I was on my way to my patrol grid when a report arrived detailing a large convoy heading east from my position. After many days at sea without a glimse of enemy contact, a convoy was a welcome relief. I duly plotted an intercept course and headed off at flank speed. About an hour later I was rewarded with a yell from my Watch Officer; "SHIP SPOTTED!" I dived to periscope depth and observed a very large convoy several miles away, slowly steaming back to an English port. I cursed the time of day (it was about midday with clear skies and a blazing sun) and shadowed the convoy from afar waiting for my chance to strike. After many hours the sun finally began to set and I surfaced my boat and proceeded at flank speed towards the convoy. Visibility was poor but as you know, this suits a u-boats purpose very nicely indeed. The convoy by this time had turned to a different heading and was now directly ahead of me, heading on the same bearing I was. I followed the convoy at flank speed and watched it through my binoculars. It was huge. About 15 merchant ships, 5 destroyers and a battleship in convoy formation, destroyers surrounding the vulnerable merchants in a protective ring. Now many, more cautious Kaleuns may have balked at the idea of heading right up the backside of a heavily defended convoy but my crew was sick of many days without so much as a glimpse of an enemy ship. They wanted action, and boy were they going to get it. I kept my heading and approached the convoy from astern. A quick check revealed I was about 3km away. I edged closer and closer, thanking my lucky stars it was so dark and that I hadnt been spotted. I picked out 4 of the juiciest ships and continued to approach I knew I could attack from my current range but I wanted to get closer to guarantee a direct hit from my targets, so I carried on getting nearer and nearer to the convoy. Suddenly my watch officer screamed that we were under attack, my heart started racing as I frantically tried target the 4 ships I'd chosen. I fired my 4 forward tubes in quick succession and issued a crash dive order. My crew rushed into action stations as the alarm bell rang loudly. A terrific explosion rocked my boat and in horror I noticed my bridge had been heavily damaged by surface gunfire. Everything appeared to be holding however and we continued our rapid descent into the deep. At 150 metres we held our position and waited to hear if our attack had been a success. A mighty explosion was heard through the water and my crew let out an explosive cheer. Our elation was short lived however as the distinctive pinging of nearby destroyers echoed throughout our boat. We then endured an hour of constant bombardment from the vengeful destroyers as they attempted to destroy us. Just when I thought they had given up they would be back even more determined to sink our little sub. Finally after an agonising length of time, it was over. My hydrophone operator reported the destroyers leaving the vicinity, heading away at flank speed to catch up with the convoy. We slowly made our way up to periscope depth and finding that the periscope itself was damaged and unusable, surfaced with no real idea of what may be waiting. Thankfully the seas were clear from enemy vessels and all that remained of the attack was a debries from the sunken ship. Enemy life rafts floated around the remains of their ship and we were forced to ignore their desperate pleas for help. I ordered the boat back onto course and we sailed away. A little longwinded yes, but my god, was it intense at the time. After that attack I went outside for a cigarette and found that I was utterly mentally and physically exhausted. This shocked me because at the end of the day SH3 is just a computer game. The very fact that a game could immerse me so much that I felt like I'd actually been on a U-boat just goes to show the incredible skill of the games developers and all those who have since modified it. Anyway, thankyou anyone who actually managed to read all of that. I just felt that I should share my "experience" with you all. rob89View Public Profile Send a private message to rob89 Find More Posts by rob89 Add rob89 to Your Buddy List 07-14-2008, 06:32 AM Rob Great read and experance note i have left little gaps in your stort by doing so it makes it so much easier to read . More so on my old eyes ( just a little tip my friend )