Newb needing some advice

[frau kaleun]

Originally Posted by Sea Wraith

Some fab advice to take onboard(no pun intended).so I can go where I please I have started on easy for the moment but when I get used to playing I will gradually up the difficulty.Any advice on whether I should go through the English Channel or go the long way round the British Isles.

If you are on patrol in August 1939 (before the war starts) the Channel is fine.

Once Britain and France declare war, you enter it at your own risk. It's narrow, it's shallow, and it puts you within easy striking distance of the combined sea/air forces of two enemy nations. It's not impossible to get through, but if you get spotted and run into trouble you're not going to have very many options.

[Fish In The Water]

Originally Posted by frau kaleun

Once Britain and France declare war, you enter it at your own risk.

Exactly...

I usually start on 19390901 and make a quick Channel dash before the Western powers enter the fray. Best not dawdle though, as you really don't want to get caught around Dover when the shooting starts.

[Nerazzurri]

Avoid shallow water, not just the Channel. That's if you don't want a short career.

On the other hand, if you just want a bit of fun see what you can find in Scapa

[Gerald]

@Sea Wraith! Welcome to SubSim,