Submarine type wont change?

Muppetlord · 05-05-19, 04:04 PM

Yeah I'm using WoS.

On the current save (with the Kiel problem) I've not gone to the Mediterranean. I started the "Western Approaches" campaign instead. So I started in Lorient and was offered the mission there.

Thanks for the guide btw, I'll try changing my home port to Kiel when I get home from work.

Muppetlord · 05-06-19, 12:10 AM

I tried changing port according to your guide but I never got it to work.
When you guys get a new sub, do you get a mission like me (called Type VII Training Drills) or do you get it another way?
After I've completed the mission I get a radio message saying "Dock at Kiel and report to the KMO". Whatever that is. But like I said, I can't end my patrol there.

From what I've read it sounds like you're supposed to start the new chapter with a new sub.

THEBERBSTER · 05-06-19, 06:07 AM

Hi Ml
It is a while back since I did this mission.

When you select the training drills mission you must complete the objectives before you can end the patrol.
IIRC I seem to remember seeing 2 consecutive objectives which is sinking static Polish ships.
You should see a radio message IIRC.
If this is not done correctly you will not see the Anchor icon.

Peter

Muppetlord · 05-06-19, 09:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by THEBERBSTER

Hi Ml
It is a while back since I did this mission.

When you select the training drills mission you must complete the objectives before you can end the patrol.
IIRC I seem to remember seeing 2 consecutive objectives which is sinking static Polish ships.
You should see a radio message IIRC.
If this is not done correctly you will not see the Anchor icon.

Peter

There are basically two "mission objectives" The first one is to sink one of the static ships. After that I get a new objective to go to Kiel. After I pass that waypoint the mission itself is completed, after which I get a radio message telling me to dock and talk to the KMO.

Once I enter Kiel I get the anchor icon, I simply cannot end my patrol there.

Edit: Found something interesting. Before starting the mission it says the end date is March 21. The campaign starts March 20. Do I have to complete the mission within that time? There's no way I can get from Lorient to Kiel in a day.

Muppetlord · 05-06-19, 12:19 PM

Further trial and error. When going for the first objective "patrol the area" I had previously sunk the static ships. I tried just patrolling for a bit which gave me a radio message telling me to conduct speed, maneuverability and depth trials and finish by sinking the two hulks.
I did a few tests. Worth noting that only one big ship exist, not two as the message suggests. The mission shows that I've completed it after i sink one ship regardless.
Again, I see the anchor icon, but it wont let me enter port.

This is apparently a mission added by OHII back in 2012 and I can't help but feel it's poorly designed. Some criteria for completion would be pretty nice.

I cannot fathom how anyone has passed this mission.

Muppetlord · 05-06-19, 01:11 PM

New theory. Reading this: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show...3&postcount=64

It says
"Western Approaches 20/03/41 - 01/12/41
Flotilla 6th
Transfer from 2nd flotilla Kiel 20-03-1941 with new boat."

Am I supposed to start the campaign in Kiel? Because that would make a lot more sense. For me it simply started in my last base in Lorient though.

I'm all out of ideas on how to fix this though...

Sigh, spent the last two days just trying to solve this, would've preferred playing the game.

05-06-19, 12:10 AM	#2
Muppetlord Watch Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: I don't know but it's cold so probably north of the equator. Posts: 24 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	I tried changing port according to your guide but I never got it to work. When you guys get a new sub, do you get a mission like me (called Type VII Training Drills) or do you get it another way? After I've completed the mission I get a radio message saying "Dock at Kiel and report to the KMO". Whatever that is. But like I said, I can't end my patrol there. From what I've read it sounds like you're supposed to start the new chapter with a new sub. Last edited by Muppetlord; 05-06-19 at 12:22 AM.

05-06-19, 06:07 AM	#3
THEBERBSTER Growing Old Disgracefully Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Hythe - Southampton Posts: 9,609 Downloads: 1133 Uploads: 0	Hi Ml It is a while back since I did this mission. When you select the training drills mission you must complete the objectives before you can end the patrol. IIRC I seem to remember seeing 2 consecutive objectives which is sinking static Polish ships. You should see a radio message IIRC. If this is not done correctly you will not see the Anchor icon. Peter __________________ LSH3-2015 <> TUTORIALS <> ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW <> ALL IN ONE PLACE SH4 <> TUTORIALS <> HOW TO DO IT <> INFORMATION <> DOWNLOAD LINKS SH5 <> TUTORIALS <> HOW TO DO IT <> INFORMATION <> DOWNLOAD LINKS Always Here To Help A Fellow 'Subber' \| Need An Answer to A Question Just Send Me A PM

05-06-19, 12:19 PM	#5
Muppetlord Watch Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: I don't know but it's cold so probably north of the equator. Posts: 24 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	Further trial and error. When going for the first objective "patrol the area" I had previously sunk the static ships. I tried just patrolling for a bit which gave me a radio message telling me to conduct speed, maneuverability and depth trials and finish by sinking the two hulks. I did a few tests. Worth noting that only one big ship exist, not two as the message suggests. The mission shows that I've completed it after i sink one ship regardless. Again, I see the anchor icon, but it wont let me enter port. This is apparently a mission added by OHII back in 2012 and I can't help but feel it's poorly designed. Some criteria for completion would be pretty nice. I cannot fathom how anyone has passed this mission. Last edited by Muppetlord; 05-06-19 at 12:47 PM.

05-05-19, 04:04 PM	#1
Muppetlord Watch Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: I don't know but it's cold so probably north of the equator. Posts: 24 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	Yeah I'm using WoS. On the current save (with the Kiel problem) I've not gone to the Mediterranean. I started the "Western Approaches" campaign instead. So I started in Lorient and was offered the mission there. Thanks for the guide btw, I'll try changing my home port to Kiel when I get home from work.

05-06-19, 01:11 PM	#6
Muppetlord Watch Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: I don't know but it's cold so probably north of the equator. Posts: 24 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	New theory. Reading this: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show...3&postcount=64 It says "Western Approaches 20/03/41 - 01/12/41 Flotilla 6th Transfer from 2nd flotilla Kiel 20-03-1941 with new boat." Am I supposed to start the campaign in Kiel? Because that would make a lot more sense. For me it simply started in my last base in Lorient though. I'm all out of ideas on how to fix this though... Sigh, spent the last two days just trying to solve this, would've preferred playing the game.