Rats leaving a sinking ship

John Channing · 01-25-13, 09:09 PM

The man with the access to the alcohol is always the most important man in any gathering.

Wolferz · 01-26-13, 05:47 AM

Thanks Steve. as you can tell I've been a lurker around here for quite some time. With the SS Ubi sinking from a self inflicted wound, it was time to find a more stable ship to drop my sea bag upon.

Gather round gents and assist me with draining this case of champagne that Steve brought.

paulhager · 01-27-13, 08:43 PM

I seem to have found the SimSim forum for SH4.

I'll just toss in that I completed 2nd Patrol of career that began in late May 1942. In the first Patrol, sank a Hiryu CV.

In this Patrol, had to hit a couple of PZs in the Aleutians. After that, had time to get to Guadalcanal in time for Savo Island on 9 August. In transit sank a 5,000 ton merchant. At Savo, sank a Takao CA.

Slowly worked my way north and intercepted IJN TF on 22 August. Detected around 1330 base time during a sonar check. Got into position - was able to get of a TF report. Had to penetrate the outer screen which proved easy because of the sea state. Went to P-depth and saw an approaching Shokaku CV around 4,500 yards away - speed 16. I was about 1,200 yards off the track, well positioned for a 10 torpedo salvo. I wanted to make sure that I sank this baby.

Kept popped scope up to refine solution then downing it again. On last look, tweaked the solution and let fly. Dived the boat - was crossing 120' when the first torpedo hit. Out of the 10, there were 4 misses, 4 hits, and 2 duds. Somewhat sloppy but acceptable.

Made it back to Midway with 3 objectives and 46,000 tons.

Before embarking on Patrol 3, I decided to start a German career. I wonder if the reinstall will have corrected the German TDC bug...

Armistead · 01-28-13, 12:11 AM

Good to see you Paul.........

magic452 · 01-28-13, 01:22 AM

I see that I'm not the only one that gave up on UBI.
Their new format really sucks and now this. I stayed because there were some good folks there but I see most of them are finding their way to the best forum anywhere.

Magic

Wolferz · 01-28-13, 07:01 AM

Welcome to the "new" boat Paul and Magic. It's good to see you.

fireftr18 · 01-28-13, 07:58 AM

Welcome aboard Paul and Magic. I have a special job for the tow of you. We need to check the sonar. One needs to give a test count into the hydrophone, and the other needs to listen to make sure pinging is getting out. The regular sonar crew will listen inside.

01-26-13, 05:47 AM	#2
Wolferz Navy Seal Join Date: May 2007 Location: On a mighty quest for the Stick of Truth Posts: 5,963 Downloads: 52 Uploads: 0	Thanks Steve. as you can tell I've been a lurker around here for quite some time. With the SS Ubi sinking from a self inflicted wound, it was time to find a more stable ship to drop my sea bag upon. Gather round gents and assist me with draining this case of champagne that Steve brought. __________________ Tomorrow never comes

01-28-13, 12:11 AM	#4
Armistead Rear Admiral Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: on the Dan Posts: 10,880 Downloads: 364 Uploads: 0	Good to see you Paul......... __________________ You see my dog don't like people laughing. He gets the crazy idea you're laughing at him. Now if you apologize like I know you're going to, I might convince him that you really didn't mean it.

01-28-13, 01:22 AM	#5
magic452 Sea Lord Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Reno Nevada USA Posts: 1,860 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	I see that I'm not the only one that gave up on UBI. Their new format really sucks and now this. I stayed because there were some good folks there but I see most of them are finding their way to the best forum anywhere. Magic __________________ Reported lost 11 Feb. 1942 Signature by depthtok33l

01-28-13, 07:01 AM	#6
Wolferz Navy Seal Join Date: May 2007 Location: On a mighty quest for the Stick of Truth Posts: 5,963 Downloads: 52 Uploads: 0	Welcome to the "new" boat Paul and Magic. It's good to see you. __________________ Tomorrow never comes

01-28-13, 07:58 AM	#7
fireftr18 Ocean Warrior Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2,528 Downloads: 77 Uploads: 0	Welcome aboard Paul and Magic. I have a special job for the tow of you. We need to check the sonar. One needs to give a test count into the hydrophone, and the other needs to listen to make sure pinging is getting out. The regular sonar crew will listen inside. __________________ Of all the forms of Martial Arts, Karaoke causes the most pain!

01-25-13, 09:09 PM	#1
John Channing Sea Lord Join Date: Sep 1998 Posts: 1,846 Downloads: 163 Uploads: 5	The man with the access to the alcohol is always the most important man in any gathering.

01-27-13, 08:43 PM	#3
paulhager Seaman Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bloomington, IN Posts: 31 Downloads: 42 Uploads: 0	I seem to have found the SimSim forum for SH4. I'll just toss in that I completed 2nd Patrol of career that began in late May 1942. In the first Patrol, sank a Hiryu CV. In this Patrol, had to hit a couple of PZs in the Aleutians. After that, had time to get to Guadalcanal in time for Savo Island on 9 August. In transit sank a 5,000 ton merchant. At Savo, sank a Takao CA. Slowly worked my way north and intercepted IJN TF on 22 August. Detected around 1330 base time during a sonar check. Got into position - was able to get of a TF report. Had to penetrate the outer screen which proved easy because of the sea state. Went to P-depth and saw an approaching Shokaku CV around 4,500 yards away - speed 16. I was about 1,200 yards off the track, well positioned for a 10 torpedo salvo. I wanted to make sure that I sank this baby. Kept popped scope up to refine solution then downing it again. On last look, tweaked the solution and let fly. Dived the boat - was crossing 120' when the first torpedo hit. Out of the 10, there were 4 misses, 4 hits, and 2 duds. Somewhat sloppy but acceptable. Made it back to Midway with 3 objectives and 46,000 tons. Before embarking on Patrol 3, I decided to start a German career. I wonder if the reinstall will have corrected the German TDC bug...