Zero Ships/Contacts

uncleseano · 06-19-13, 02:21 AM

thanks for all the help. I'll sort this mess out. Didnt figure that everyone on the map was 'green' and sunk ships were green too...pretty sure I didnt blast an axis ships though. then again...ya never know!

i'll get back it so

uncleseano · 06-19-13, 03:12 AM

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Originally Posted by uncleseano

thanks for all the help. I'll sort this mess out. Didnt figure that everyone on the map was 'green' and sunk ships were green too...pretty sure I didnt blast an axis ships though. then again...ya never know!

i'll get back it so

*EDIT Also sitting around for a month is kinda dull. Any way to skip it?
*EDIT Also why am I getting French telegrams?

Kpt. Lehmann · 06-19-13, 06:05 AM

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Originally Posted by uncleseano

Also why am I getting French telegrams?

You need to unload the "Fix French" mod in JSGME.

Then... READ THE GWX MANUAL!!!!

(It's in your documentation folder... and is a work of art in itself.)

uncleseano · 06-19-13, 08:24 AM

Gave it a good read through. Its a fantastic 'manual', practically a history book. Outstanding work...

Can't find anything about changing the start date though. I gotta start another campaign as ya can't change the mods while out on patrol.

HW3 · 06-19-13, 11:07 AM

You can change the start year in the screen where you select your flottille, or install SH3 Commander which allows you to change the start month and year, along with a host of other options. I consider it a must have.

maillemaker · 06-19-13, 11:58 AM

As was noted, if you start in 1939 you have a month to wait until the war starts. I go out on "shakedown cruises" to earn qualifications for my crew.

If you shoot at anyone before the war starts, they are all friendlies and that country will be at war with you for like 24 hours - they will shoot at you if they see you.

If you want points for hitting your patrol grid there is a file you can edit to get points for it. You'll have to search for it as I don't remember the file.

I give myself points for my patrol grid requirements since later in the war that may be the only thing you are able to accomplish.

Steve

Sailor Steve · 06-19-13, 12:40 PM

The simplest way is just to pick September 1939 as your start date rather than August.

My favorite is to use SH3 Commander. I do a 'false' patrol by just starting on August 1 and ending the patrol a minute later. Once that is registered you can use Commander to give qualifications to all your crew, which is historically accurate. Then I set Commander's 'Days In Base' function for 18 days. This makes my first real patrol start on August 19, which is the date that fourteen boats were sent to the North Atlantic to await the start of hostilities. That way I'm on station when the war starts.

uncleseano · 06-19-13, 12:41 PM

Great that's everything all wrapped up in a neat package! Thanks for all the help lads

06-19-13, 11:07 AM	#5
HW3 Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Gresham Oregon Posts: 6,576 Downloads: 458 Uploads: 0	You can change the start year in the screen where you select your flottille, or install SH3 Commander which allows you to change the start month and year, along with a host of other options. I consider it a must have. __________________ "Some ships are designed to sink...others require our assistance." Nathan Zelk

06-19-13, 12:40 PM	#7
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	The simplest way is just to pick September 1939 as your start date rather than August. My favorite is to use SH3 Commander. I do a 'false' patrol by just starting on August 1 and ending the patrol a minute later. Once that is registered you can use Commander to give qualifications to all your crew, which is historically accurate. Then I set Commander's 'Days In Base' function for 18 days. This makes my first real patrol start on August 19, which is the date that fourteen boats were sent to the North Atlantic to await the start of hostilities. That way I'm on station when the war starts. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

06-19-13, 02:21 AM	#1
uncleseano Swabbie Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 9 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	thanks for all the help. I'll sort this mess out. Didnt figure that everyone on the map was 'green' and sunk ships were green too...pretty sure I didnt blast an axis ships though. then again...ya never know! i'll get back it so

06-19-13, 08:24 AM	#4
uncleseano Swabbie Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 9 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Gave it a good read through. Its a fantastic 'manual', practically a history book. Outstanding work... Can't find anything about changing the start date though. I gotta start another campaign as ya can't change the mods while out on patrol.

06-19-13, 11:58 AM	#6
maillemaker Sea Lord Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,639 Downloads: 75 Uploads: 0	As was noted, if you start in 1939 you have a month to wait until the war starts. I go out on "shakedown cruises" to earn qualifications for my crew. If you shoot at anyone before the war starts, they are all friendlies and that country will be at war with you for like 24 hours - they will shoot at you if they see you. If you want points for hitting your patrol grid there is a file you can edit to get points for it. You'll have to search for it as I don't remember the file. I give myself points for my patrol grid requirements since later in the war that may be the only thing you are able to accomplish. Steve

06-19-13, 12:41 PM	#8
uncleseano Swabbie Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 9 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Great that's everything all wrapped up in a neat package! Thanks for all the help lads