Noob back Again

Marselas · 08-11-11, 01:01 PM

Hi All
Yes I am back with probably a stupid question. I have started my career in 1939 now in 1940 I have compleated 11 patrols I patrol the given area for 24hours then go off to another area I cant seem to find an enemy ship. Am I doing something wrong.

Regards

Brag · 08-11-11, 01:11 PM

Welcome back

I don't remember ever running into ships on the assigned patrol area. I sprnd my 24 hours there, then go hunting in the choke points or known rich areas.

postalbyke · 08-11-11, 01:17 PM

Welcome back!

Have you checked the forum for other people having this problem?
Most common culprit is a mod you're running that only spawns ships in a specific area.

Other than that, I do recommend waiting a bit longer, then hitting up the straights of dover or some such area.

Longest I've gone without a contact was a month and a half in my assigned box (I think BDU hated me) But most times, I run out of torpedos before that kind of time is up.

sublynx · 08-11-11, 01:36 PM

In GWX the patrol grids are usually grids where there is at least some traffic. Might take a long time to wait for the ships, so if you get bored, just feel free to hunt on greener pastures, like the Western Approaches.

Magic1111 · 08-11-11, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Marselas

Hi All
Yes I am back with probably a stupid question. I have started my career in 1939 now in 1940 I have compleated 11 patrols I patrol the given area for 24hours then go off to another area I cant seem to find an enemy ship. Am I doing something wrong.

Regards

Welcome back !!!

Marselas · 08-11-11, 01:56 PM

: Woot:Thanks for the sugestions guys will try them all

Rgards from stormy Normandy

max-peck · 08-11-11, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Marselas

I cant seem to find an enemy ship. Am I doing something wrong.

Are you running GWX?

If so, then I have a good idea of what the problem is.

Marselas · 08-11-11, 03:02 PM

Hi
That sounds good give me a clue
Thanks

Marselas · 08-11-11, 03:05 PM

That sounds good yes to GWX
Thanks

Marselas · 08-11-11, 03:07 PM

That soungs good yes to GWX

Thanks

max-peck · 08-11-11, 03:15 PM

Sorry Marselas, I was making a cup of coffee.

GWX comes with two mods that could account for the missing traffic.

GWX - Indian Ocean Campaign Files Only
GWX - Black Sea Campaign Files Only

If you have enabled either of these it will have the effect of removing traffic from the entire world except in eithet the Indian Ocean, or Black Sea.

You haven't enabled either of these mods have you?

Marselas · 08-11-11, 03:25 PM

I might have done just that I will check it out. BTW Try a tea spoonfull of Calvados in the coffee thats a black coffee and a bit of sugar.

Thanks

Marselas · 08-11-11, 06:03 PM

Thanks Max-Peck that did the trick targets all over the place.Give yourself a pat on the back.Good call

Regards Marselas

JazzJR · 08-11-11, 06:24 PM

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Fish In The Water · 08-12-11, 02:15 AM

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Originally Posted by JazzJR

I think AM53 is really good visited by Convoys

Great place to set up shop...

08-11-11, 01:01 PM	#1
Marselas Swabbie Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 14 Downloads: 41 Uploads: 0	Noob back Again Hi All Yes I am back with probably a stupid question. I have started my career in 1939 now in 1940 I have compleated 11 patrols I patrol the given area for 24hours then go off to another area I cant seem to find an enemy ship. Am I doing something wrong. Regards

08-11-11, 01:11 PM	#2
Brag Navy Seal Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Docked on a Russian pond Posts: 7,072 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	Welcome back I don't remember ever running into ships on the assigned patrol area. I sprnd my 24 hours there, then go hunting in the choke points or known rich areas. __________________ 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/

08-11-11, 01:17 PM	#3
postalbyke Chief Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: In the past... Posts: 321 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 1	Welcome back! Have you checked the forum for other people having this problem? Most common culprit is a mod you're running that only spawns ships in a specific area. Other than that, I do recommend waiting a bit longer, then hitting up the straights of dover or some such area. Longest I've gone without a contact was a month and a half in my assigned box (I think BDU hated me) But most times, I run out of torpedos before that kind of time is up. __________________ God is a comedian playing to an audience too afraid to laugh. -Voltaire

08-11-11, 01:36 PM	#4
sublynx Sea Lord Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: In the conning tower of my VIIC scanning the sea through the periscope Posts: 1,698 Downloads: 173 Uploads: 7	In GWX the patrol grids are usually grids where there is at least some traffic. Might take a long time to wait for the ships, so if you get bored, just feel free to hunt on greener pastures, like the Western Approaches. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] NYGM+H.sie v16+Stiebler 4C+MaGui WS

08-11-11, 03:05 PM	#9
Marselas Swabbie Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 14 Downloads: 41 Uploads: 0	Hi That sounds good yes to GWX Thanks

08-11-11, 01:56 PM	#6
Marselas Swabbie Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 14 Downloads: 41 Uploads: 0	: Woot:Thanks for the sugestions guys will try them all Rgards from stormy Normandy

08-11-11, 03:02 PM	#8
Marselas Swabbie Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 14 Downloads: 41 Uploads: 0	Hi That sounds good give me a clue Thanks

08-11-11, 03:07 PM	#10
Marselas Swabbie Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 14 Downloads: 41 Uploads: 0	Hi That soungs good yes to GWX Thanks

08-11-11, 03:15 PM	#11
max-peck Grey Wolf Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: UK Posts: 752 Downloads: 414 Uploads: 0	Sorry Marselas, I was making a cup of coffee. GWX comes with two mods that could account for the missing traffic. GWX - Indian Ocean Campaign Files Only GWX - Black Sea Campaign Files Only If you have enabled either of these it will have the effect of removing traffic from the entire world except in eithet the Indian Ocean, or Black Sea. You haven't enabled either of these mods have you? __________________ -------------------------------------------------- Authority should derive from the consent of the governed, not from the threat of force If the only tool you have is a hammer, pretty soon everything starts to look like a nail FOTRS Ultimate http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=226270 The future of SH4 - coming to a PC near you soon

08-11-11, 03:25 PM	#12
Marselas Swabbie Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 14 Downloads: 41 Uploads: 0	I might have done just that I will check it out. BTW Try a tea spoonfull of Calvados in the coffee thats a black coffee and a bit of sugar. Thanks Last edited by Marselas; 08-11-11 at 03:53 PM.

08-11-11, 06:03 PM	#13
Marselas Swabbie Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 14 Downloads: 41 Uploads: 0	Thanks Thanks Max-Peck that did the trick targets all over the place.Give yourself a pat on the back.Good call Regards Marselas

08-11-11, 06:24 PM	#14
JazzJR Lieutenant Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Germany - Berlin Posts: 263 Downloads: 98 Uploads: 0	I think AM53 is really good visited by Convoys __________________