Changing my play style for survival

Gerald · 08-22-10, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Zedwardson

By being LESS aggressive...

GWX can be a killer, one bad move and your starting a new commander in SH3 Commander. My last three commanders didn't make it out of 1939, so I am changing some tactics...

1. If it is shallow water and escorted, unless you have a ideal shot, just radio it into command and shadow it to see if it exits shallow water. Angry escort + Shallow water = Death

2. Don't be a cowboy, so no more sneaking into Loch Ewe to try to sink HMS Hood.

3. Aircraft are the bane of your existence, enjoy the empty 1939 skys as much as you can.

4. If your sneaking up to a ship, seemily undetected, and you hear charges go off while you have to scope up, say hello to the RN air wing or the RAF.

5. if you find a ship sailing by itself, hang around, many times you will find a shipping lane and make a death zone.

6. Three ships and 9000 tons might not seem alot, but its not bad for early in the war when you don't have convoys to poach, and it is better to sink a few ships and get home then go for great sinking, only to get deep sixed.

So far, Hans Friedrich who followed this philosophy has with two war patrols (and a pre-war shakedown patrol) sunk nine ships for 30,000 tons, not spectacular, but he is bringing his boys home and his crew is getting better trained by the day. (Now if SH3 commander would just transfer out my non-qualified crew and not my new guy who just came out of repair school, it would be appreciated!

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=173753

Sailor Steve · 08-22-10, 11:31 PM

Sounds like you're starting to think less like a gamer and more like a kaleun. Good for you!

Alpha Von Burg · 08-22-10, 11:55 PM

The makings of a good Captain...

Good Hunting...

HW3 · 08-23-10, 12:15 AM

Your starting to think like a real Kaleun now. When you start weighing the risk verses the reward, you gain a deeper understanding of what the real Kaleun's went through.

U777 · 08-23-10, 12:56 AM

Good tip, I'll give that a shot.

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5. if you find a ship sailing by itself, hang around, many times you will find a shipping lane and make a death zone.

K-61 · 08-23-10, 02:00 AM

As already said, bringing home a healthy sub and crew is almost foremost; sinking tonnage is the priority, but getting your crew killed in the process does not further the war effort, unless it is a spectacular target. For example, Prien did not think he would escape from Scapa Flow, but BdU was willing to sacrifice one sub for such a coup. His escape was a bonus and he actually got to see his Knight's Cross rather than have his widow pick it up for him.

At a certain point in the war it was a death sentence to go to sea. The Allies had become that good. With a heavy heart, Doenitz ordered his boats to tackle the Channel during Overlord. He knew the chances were slim, but sinking one ship could prevent much materiel from getting ashore and facing the Wehrmacht.

Jimbuna · 08-23-10, 07:19 AM

Your starting to behave and think realistically IMHO

08-22-10, 11:31 PM	#2
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	Sounds like you're starting to think less like a gamer and more like a kaleun. Good for you! __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

08-22-10, 11:55 PM	#3
Alpha Von Burg Engineer Join Date: May 2010 Location: Unknown Posts: 202 Downloads: 87 Uploads: 0	The makings of a good Captain... Good Hunting... __________________ -Kapitänleutnant Richard L. Römer

08-23-10, 12:15 AM	#4
HW3 Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Gresham Oregon Posts: 6,575 Downloads: 458 Uploads: 0	Your starting to think like a real Kaleun now. When you start weighing the risk verses the reward, you gain a deeper understanding of what the real Kaleun's went through. __________________ "Some ships are designed to sink...others require our assistance." Nathan Zelk

08-23-10, 02:00 AM	#6
K-61 Grey Wolf Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Ontario Posts: 795 Downloads: 39 Uploads: 0	As already said, bringing home a healthy sub and crew is almost foremost; sinking tonnage is the priority, but getting your crew killed in the process does not further the war effort, unless it is a spectacular target. For example, Prien did not think he would escape from Scapa Flow, but BdU was willing to sacrifice one sub for such a coup. His escape was a bonus and he actually got to see his Knight's Cross rather than have his widow pick it up for him. At a certain point in the war it was a death sentence to go to sea. The Allies had become that good. With a heavy heart, Doenitz ordered his boats to tackle the Channel during Overlord. He knew the chances were slim, but sinking one ship could prevent much materiel from getting ashore and facing the Wehrmacht. __________________

08-23-10, 07:19 AM	#7
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,573 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Your starting to behave and think realistically IMHO __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!