Where Are The Big Ships?

Wigabee · 11-12-12, 07:13 PM

That sounds like a good place. Where exactly should I wait and how long do you think it would take for a task force to come around? Its early October 1939 for me. What about that message I mentioned earlier about how to not sink enemy warships? Will I be penalized for sinking one if we cross paths or was that message just a touch of realism? Thanks for all of the help and I think I know where I'll be going next!

Gargamel · 11-12-12, 10:53 PM

Try the mission editor, you can find exact locations and dispositions of every ship in the game.

Jimbuna · 11-13-12, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Wigabee

That sounds like a good place. Where exactly should I wait and how long do you think it would take for a task force to come around? Its early October 1939 for me. What about that message I mentioned earlier about how to not sink enemy warships? Will I be penalized for sinking one if we cross paths or was that message just a touch of realism? Thanks for all of the help and I think I know where I'll be going next!

Here is the Hood, Repulse and Renown returning to Scapa Flow on 6th Sept. 39:

Canovaro · 11-14-12, 10:59 AM

The website in my signature might be useful for you (click on it).

HundertzehnGustav · 11-16-12, 07:16 AM

The chap describes the situation right...
nobody that supplied the UK with materials on big ships can be attacked.
UK doesnt supply anyone.

The question is not only where...
the question is WHEN!

A) keep playing, reach end of 41... now all your targets are targets... true targets.

B) reach the atlantic. far out of land bases where no DD patrols and no plane reaches you. 1942.

subsimming is a patience game...

Wigabee · 11-17-12, 04:45 PM

Thanks for all of your replies! My questions are answered. I have gone to Scapa Flow and it has been a major mess of patrol craft and destroyers so that is not my preferred hunting ground for now. I am having a pretty good run right now in between Britain and Ireland and I managed to sink a C2 and some other ships for 16,000 GRT so far and I am tailing a convoy. I will try to intercept it before it reaches Holyhead. For the next patrol, I think I will go to the border of grid BE and BF because from Canovaro's maps, that looks like a place where convoys and task forces meet. On my way do I have to worry about hitting mines in the Strait of Dover? Thanks again and good hunting!

HundertzehnGustav · 11-17-12, 05:02 PM

yes you do!
floating, the RN will hunt you.

diving, the Mines might nuke you.

avoid the channel...

STEED · 11-17-12, 07:17 PM

I sunk them all.

Night60700 · 11-18-12, 02:35 AM

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Originally Posted by HundertzehnGustav

yes you do!
floating, the RN will hunt you.

diving, the Mines might nuke you.

avoid the channel...

Okay...
The channel is safe just follow these rules.
1) Stay close to France
2) Don't worry about mines, if you hit one it will be too late to worry.
3) PT boats are fast but have no sonar, if you see one, dive and wait for them to pass, move fast and change coarse.
4) Don't get into fights, you'll be sunk before they are. Shadow them till your outside the channel, then good luck.
5) Avoid the channel on your return trip. It forces you to scout out the rest of Britten and it saves you some head aches.
6) Take your time, treat these waters like the waters of a port, because they are.
7) Stay close to France, no kidding its better then hugging the British Coast. Hiding under their noses doesn't work, trust me.
8) Sink the battle Ship near the British side of the channel. Yes I know everything I just told you would stop you from doing this...But its 36k tons and a whole slue of awards.
8) Good Luck. Though not technically a rule, you'll still need it.

Jimbuna · 11-18-12, 08:07 AM

STAY OUT OF THE CHANNEL!!

11-12-12, 07:13 PM	#1
Wigabee Bosun Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 68 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	That sounds like a good place. Where exactly should I wait and how long do you think it would take for a task force to come around? Its early October 1939 for me. What about that message I mentioned earlier about how to not sink enemy warships? Will I be penalized for sinking one if we cross paths or was that message just a touch of realism? Thanks for all of the help and I think I know where I'll be going next! __________________ Silent Hunter III GWX Gold 100% Realism ''Some ships are designed to sink...others require our assistance.'' - Nathan Zelk, USS Montpelier

11-12-12, 10:53 PM	#2
Gargamel Lucky Sailor Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Rome Posts: 4,273 Downloads: 81 Uploads: 0	Try the mission editor, you can find exact locations and dispositions of every ship in the game. __________________ Luck is a residue of Design.

11-16-12, 07:16 AM	#5
HundertzehnGustav Sea Lord Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Lux, betw. G, B and F Posts: 1,898 Downloads: 66 Uploads: 0	The chap describes the situation right... nobody that supplied the UK with materials on big ships can be attacked. UK doesnt supply anyone. The question is not only where... the question is WHEN! A) keep playing, reach end of 41... now all your targets are targets... true targets. B) reach the atlantic. far out of land bases where no DD patrols and no plane reaches you. 1942. subsimming is a patience game... __________________ In conclusion: SH3 is the shizzle, yo. -Frau Kaleun Another negative about using your deck gun is that you are definately DETECTED, which has long term effects on your relationship with aircraft. -snestorm

11-17-12, 04:45 PM	#6
Wigabee Bosun Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 68 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	Thanks for all of your replies! My questions are answered. I have gone to Scapa Flow and it has been a major mess of patrol craft and destroyers so that is not my preferred hunting ground for now. I am having a pretty good run right now in between Britain and Ireland and I managed to sink a C2 and some other ships for 16,000 GRT so far and I am tailing a convoy. I will try to intercept it before it reaches Holyhead. For the next patrol, I think I will go to the border of grid BE and BF because from Canovaro's maps, that looks like a place where convoys and task forces meet. On my way do I have to worry about hitting mines in the Strait of Dover? Thanks again and good hunting! __________________ Silent Hunter III GWX Gold 100% Realism ''Some ships are designed to sink...others require our assistance.'' - Nathan Zelk, USS Montpelier

11-17-12, 05:02 PM	#7
HundertzehnGustav Sea Lord Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Lux, betw. G, B and F Posts: 1,898 Downloads: 66 Uploads: 0	yes you do! floating, the RN will hunt you. diving, the Mines might nuke you. avoid the channel... __________________ In conclusion: SH3 is the shizzle, yo. -Frau Kaleun Another negative about using your deck gun is that you are definately DETECTED, which has long term effects on your relationship with aircraft. -snestorm

11-14-12, 10:59 AM	#4
Canovaro Ace of the Deep Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Netherlands Posts: 1,062 Downloads: 34 Uploads: 0	The website in my signature might be useful for you (click on it).

11-17-12, 07:17 PM	#8
STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	I sunk them all. __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!

11-18-12, 08:07 AM	#10
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,818 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	STAY OUT OF THE CHANNEL!! __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!