Tips on keeping notes during patrol?

bstanko6 · 01-28-20, 03:32 PM

Not only do I use pad and paper but I keep a ship journal as well.

Sugardust · 01-28-20, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by bstanko6

Not only do I use pad and paper but I keep a ship journal as well.

Oh wow, I'm actually a big fan of yours on youtube bstanko, I'm well aware of your physical Captain's Log

I'll look around but I think I'll settle for notepad ultimately.

bstanko6 · 02-04-20, 09:19 PM

Hey I’m glad my vids are helping. If you do decide to step up to ship journals, you can find them on Amazon!

stork100 · 02-05-20, 03:00 AM

I use a separate laptop on my desk for that sort of thing. On it I can make notes, refer to pdf recognition manuals (so much easier than clicking through in game), have all the notes and charts from the Just Follow Orders mod which I follow for extra realism, plus the use of an experimental application I kind of gave up working on which simulates radio contact with BDU, generating new and random, though historically accurate grid assignments mid-patrol. I may finish it one day, who knows?

The second monitor/system is the best alternative to alt-tabbing I think, which can be more dangerous to your career than 1945, lol. Even a smart phone could prove satisfactory.

Obltn Strand · 02-05-20, 05:28 AM

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Originally Posted by stork100

plus the use of an experimental application I kind of gave up working on which simulates radio contact with BDU, generating new and random, though historically accurate grid assignments mid-patrol. I may finish it one day, who knows?

Familiar with WB's Mid patrol orders?

stork100 · 02-05-20, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Obltn Strand

Familiar with WB's Mid patrol orders?

Yes indeed, though I've only read about it. I was experimenting with various parameters, trying to get more intelligent interaction from BDU based on the information you would send them, more detailed for instance than what's included on the in-game status reports and typical BDU responses, plus some additional features.

John Pancoast · 02-05-20, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Obltn Strand

Familiar with WB's Mid patrol orders?

Or Stiebler's version for that matter.

FUBAR295 · 02-05-20, 04:11 PM

I just keep a real KTB ... game play issues are noted at the last entry of the Unternehmung.

stork100 · 02-05-20, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by John Pancoast

Or Stiebler's version for that matter.

Yes.

Eastwa · 02-12-20, 08:49 AM

[QUOTE=stork100;2647851]I use a separate laptop on my desk for that sort of thing. On it I can make notes, refer to pdf recognition manuals (so much easier than clicking through in game),

Where can you get the PDF recognition manual from as the in game one is a pain ?

stork100 · 02-12-20, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Eastwa

Where can you get the PDF recognition manual from as the in game one is a pain ?

I'm using these, good for GWX & Merchant Fleet Mod:
https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/dow...o=file&id=1201

01-28-20, 03:32 PM	#1
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02-04-20, 09:19 PM	#3
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02-05-20, 04:11 PM	#8
FUBAR295 Krusty Krab Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Decks awash in the North Atlantic Posts: 1,450 Downloads: 493 Uploads: 0	I just keep a real KTB ... game play issues are noted at the last entry of the Unternehmung. __________________ Good judgment comes from experience. Unfortunately, the experience usually comes from bad judgment.

02-05-20, 03:00 AM	#4
stork100 Weps Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Australia Posts: 371 Downloads: 92 Uploads: 0	I use a separate laptop on my desk for that sort of thing. On it I can make notes, refer to pdf recognition manuals (so much easier than clicking through in game), have all the notes and charts from the Just Follow Orders mod which I follow for extra realism, plus the use of an experimental application I kind of gave up working on which simulates radio contact with BDU, generating new and random, though historically accurate grid assignments mid-patrol. I may finish it one day, who knows? The second monitor/system is the best alternative to alt-tabbing I think, which can be more dangerous to your career than 1945, lol. Even a smart phone could prove satisfactory.

02-12-20, 08:49 AM	#10
Eastwa Torpedoman Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 112 Downloads: 124 Uploads: 0	[QUOTE=stork100;2647851]I use a separate laptop on my desk for that sort of thing. On it I can make notes, refer to pdf recognition manuals (so much easier than clicking through in game), Where can you get the PDF recognition manual from as the in game one is a pain ?