My First Hunt

desirableroasted · 02-26-11, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Collin Dougherty

managed to find him and sink him at sunrise with the deck gun right off of the Irish Mainland,
I was HAPPY

That first sinking... what a rush. Actually, the first sinking of any career is great.

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Originally Posted by Collin Dougherty

Then I proceded to My Patrol Area. After those 24 hours,I was to return home.

Many players here have private "rules" that say they stay a week, 10 days or even longer on station. In real life, they wouldn't send you out just for a day. Especially when you have 50+ days of fuel. Myself, I stay out until I am down to 1-2 torpedoes and out of deck-gun ammo, usually 30-40 days.

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Originally Posted by Collin Dougherty

We were silent running about 2 knots east but he managed to pick us off everytime and inflict a little more damage.

You may have come across a really elite unit, very unforgiving. But always ask yourself "What am I doing wrong?" Were you as deep as you could go? Were you slow enough ("about" 2 knots is not good enough -- at 2.9 knots, which is "2 knots" in the game, you are making too much noise)?

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Originally Posted by Collin Dougherty

I didnt expect to be a pro, But Im happy with 4707 Tonnage for a first Patrol.

Not a bad start!

Collin Dougherty · 02-26-11, 02:09 PM

I know that you dont have to gome back to port once your done patrolling.

Im having another problem with Commander. Whenever I try to edit my crew, I cannot click on anything. I click the medals qualificatons, everything. It wont even let me edit or randomize the names. It was working at first but now this is happening

Bakkels · 02-26-11, 03:21 PM

Nice to see you're up and running! If you think that's a large convoy, you're in for some real treats

Some convoys can consist of up to 30 ships or maybe even more.
As for the commander problem; I think (not completely sure) that you can only edit your crew when you're in harbor. So if you were trying to edit crew when you were at sea that might be the reason it isn't working. Can't think of anything else causing that problem right now.

frau kaleun · 02-26-11, 03:33 PM

Yep, crew management is only possible when you are docked at home base.

Collin Dougherty · 02-26-11, 05:59 PM

I hate it when you guys make me feel stupid. lol thanks.

frau kaleun · 02-26-11, 07:29 PM

Trust me, you are not the first person to wonder the same thing, nor will you be the last. The learning curve is pretty steep.

02-26-11, 07:44 PM

No shame in sinking "only" 4700 GRT.
Generaly, the more realisticly you play, the lower the tonnage.

You may want to include boat number, boat type, and date, in your postings.
The date and type of boat your driving can have a huge effect on events, and tonnage.

Enjoy your game.

02-26-11, 02:09 PM	#2
Collin Dougherty Torpedoman Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 119 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	I know that you dont have to gome back to port once your done patrolling. Im having another problem with Commander. Whenever I try to edit my crew, I cannot click on anything. I click the medals qualificatons, everything. It wont even let me edit or randomize the names. It was working at first but now this is happening __________________ Gunther Prien Merchant Ships sunk:30 War Ships Sunk:1 (HMS Royal Oak) 9 Ships Damaged Iron Cross 193,808 Tonnage U-Boat Ace 1/16/08-3/7/41

02-26-11, 03:21 PM	#3
Bakkels Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Groningen, The Netherlands Posts: 709 Downloads: 101 Uploads: 6	Nice to see you're up and running! If you think that's a large convoy, you're in for some real treats Some convoys can consist of up to 30 ships or maybe even more. As for the commander problem; I think (not completely sure) that you can only edit your crew when you're in harbor. So if you were trying to edit crew when you were at sea that might be the reason it isn't working. Can't think of anything else causing that problem right now. __________________ My sh3 skins : http://www.gamefront.com/files/user/Bakkels Or go to the sh3 downloads section > skins

02-26-11, 05:59 PM	#5
Collin Dougherty Torpedoman Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 119 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	I hate it when you guys make me feel stupid. lol thanks. __________________ Gunther Prien Merchant Ships sunk:30 War Ships Sunk:1 (HMS Royal Oak) 9 Ships Damaged Iron Cross 193,808 Tonnage U-Boat Ace 1/16/08-3/7/41

02-26-11, 03:33 PM	#4
frau kaleun Rear Admiral Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Skyri--oh who are we kidding, I'm probably at Lowe's. Again. Posts: 12,706 Downloads: 168 Uploads: 0	Yep, crew management is only possible when you are docked at home base.

02-26-11, 07:29 PM	#6
frau kaleun Rear Admiral Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Skyri--oh who are we kidding, I'm probably at Lowe's. Again. Posts: 12,706 Downloads: 168 Uploads: 0	Trust me, you are not the first person to wonder the same thing, nor will you be the last. The learning curve is pretty steep.

02-26-11, 07:44 PM	#7
Snestorm Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	No shame in sinking "only" 4700 GRT. Generaly, the more realisticly you play, the lower the tonnage. You may want to include boat number, boat type, and date, in your postings. The date and type of boat your driving can have a huge effect on events, and tonnage. Enjoy your game.