Making Contact Report

SteamWake · 12-17-08, 02:52 PM

The convoy has to be in sight ... visual range... radar contacts dont count.

Typically you have to sight more than one ship.

You have to be surfaced.

The icon for report contact shall not be 'ripped' in half otherwise you havent met the other pre-requirements.

Note that being in visual range, sighting more than one ship, while surfaced, are not exactly a safe way to be conducting oneself in a time of war

McHub532 · 12-17-08, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by SteamWake

Note that being in visual range, sighting more than one ship, while surfaced, are not exactly a safe way to be conducting oneself in a time of war

Exactly. I think I will pass on using this feature of the game.

It's lame.

SteamWake · 12-17-08, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by McHub532

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Originally Posted by SteamWake

Note that being in visual range, sighting more than one ship, while surfaced, are not exactly a safe way to be conducting oneself in a time of war

Exactly. I think I will pass on using this feature of the game.

It's lame.

Its not lame Ive had plenty of chances to use it. What sucks is when you get a persue order and their already ahead of you and your low on fuel.

tomoose · 12-17-08, 05:18 PM

I've never "locked" on any sighting prior to sending a Contact Report, my problem is remembering to send the damn report as I'll get busy trying to intercept etc

. If I see a ship/convoy I'll click on the contact report icon. Usually, but not always, I'll get a message directing a course of action or at least acknowledging the contact.

Sandman_28054 · 12-17-08, 10:45 PM

My problem most of the time is if I send a contact report, I get the reply to sink the destroyers or escorts first then sink any shipping.

Generally, I just sink then all!

Aramike · 12-18-08, 02:10 AM

Is there any actual benefit to sending a contact rpt?

A Very Super Market · 12-18-08, 02:13 AM

Sure! If its close enough to an airbase, the Lufwaffe, sorry, Air force will come and steal your kills

Schani · 12-17-08, 04:10 PM

That is what I kinda thought when getting a multiple visual and chance of getting spotted. So no dicking around on getting the report sent. So far no problem on getting a report off and submerging to attack postion. I guess having a lower profile than the convoy, there is the chance of you sighting them before they sight you. Just hope luck is on your side. Or prepare for some intense action with the escorts.

SteamWake · 12-17-08, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Schani

That is what I kinda thought when getting a multiple visual and chance of getting spotted. So no dicking around on getting the report sent. So far no problem on getting a report off and submerging to attack postion. I guess having a lower profile than the convoy, there is the chance of you sighting them before they sight you. Just hope luck is on your side. Or prepare for some intense action with the escorts.

Yes your sighting range should be greater than theirs. But then again there is radar. I personally dont like to rely on luck

Schani · 12-17-08, 04:42 PM

In 1941 I need luck; without my trusty radar to guide my boat tonight.

12-17-08, 05:18 PM	#4
tomoose Grey Wolf Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 930 Downloads: 23 Uploads: 0	Contact report I've never "locked" on any sighting prior to sending a Contact Report, my problem is remembering to send the damn report as I'll get busy trying to intercept etc . If I see a ship/convoy I'll click on the contact report icon. Usually, but not always, I'll get a message directing a course of action or at least acknowledging the contact.

12-18-08, 02:13 AM	#7
A Very Super Market The Old Man Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Deep in the Wild Canadian suburbs. Posts: 1,468 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Sure! If its close enough to an airbase, the Lufwaffe, sorry, Air force will come and steal your kills __________________ The entire German garrison of Vanviken, right here in your thread!

12-17-08, 04:10 PM	#8
Schani Electrician's Mate Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Grand Forks, ND Posts: 137 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Sufaced Sighting That is what I kinda thought when getting a multiple visual and chance of getting spotted. So no dicking around on getting the report sent. So far no problem on getting a report off and submerging to attack postion. I guess having a lower profile than the convoy, there is the chance of you sighting them before they sight you. Just hope luck is on your side. Or prepare for some intense action with the escorts.

12-17-08, 04:42 PM	#10
Schani Electrician's Mate Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Grand Forks, ND Posts: 137 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Luck is Good In 1941 I need luck; without my trusty radar to guide my boat tonight.

12-17-08, 02:52 PM	#1
SteamWake Rear Admiral Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 13,224 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	The convoy has to be in sight ... visual range... radar contacts dont count. Typically you have to sight more than one ship. You have to be surfaced. The icon for report contact shall not be 'ripped' in half otherwise you havent met the other pre-requirements. Note that being in visual range, sighting more than one ship, while surfaced, are not exactly a safe way to be conducting oneself in a time of war

12-17-08, 10:45 PM	#5
Sandman_28054 Captain Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 547 Downloads: 279 Uploads: 0	My problem most of the time is if I send a contact report, I get the reply to sink the destroyers or escorts first *then* sink any shipping. Generally, I just sink then all!

12-18-08, 02:10 AM	#6
Aramike Ocean Warrior Best of SUBSIM Chairman Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 3,207 Downloads: 59 Uploads: 0	Is there any actual benefit to sending a contact rpt?