Assigned patrol grid square, do you stay or do you go?

bert8for3 · 08-10-06, 10:31 AM

Likewise, I generally head for assigned patrol area (it is an order after all), although if I can map a route that will take me through likely target areas on the way, I will. But lately, I've pretty much been heading straight for the patrol area, do my 24 hours, then if nothing go a-hunting (on the theory that BdU would rather I find targets than not).

What's SH3gen?

bigboywooly · 08-10-06, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by bert8for3

Likewise, I generally head for assigned patrol area (it is an order after all), although if I can map a route that will take me through likely target areas on the way, I will. But lately, I've pretty much been heading straight for the patrol area, do my 24 hours, then if nothing go a-hunting (on the theory that BdU would rather I find targets than not).

What's SH3gen?

Its a great addition like SH3Commander

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show...ghlight=SH3Gen

08-10-06, 10:48 AM

BdU assigned me that grid; that's where I go and that's where I stay, unless ordered otherwise.

HunterICX · 08-10-06, 10:59 AM

I mostly take direct route to the Grid, If I get ship contacts I intercept them when they are close,

after the 24 Patrol, I take an ''Stab-england coast'' route back..for example if I have plenty of fuel I try to get close to an enemy harbour(thats nearby) to take on the ships that come in and out.

GT182 · 08-10-06, 12:57 PM

If you mark down where you're seeing convoys, you're better off changing the Patrol Grid to where you figure those juicy targets will be using SHIII Commander. If you don't see anything there, or on the way to it, head out to another grid where you might be luckier.

Usually if you don't find anything in the 24 hours you patrol a grid, in all probability you're better off going somewhere else. I've sat in my assigned grid for a week of game time, just to check out what would happen, and seen nothing at all. But, 2 grids away there'd be a convoy or 2 passing by. I've learned to move on to better hunting grounds if nothing is seen.

If you don't make it to your Assigned Grid because of intercepting a convoy, use all your torpedos and send a patrol report. BDU will tell you to RTB, which shouldn't really affect your renoun because you didn't do your 24 hours. Your renoun will be better because of all those juicy ships you've sunk, warships and merchants. I had one patrol that netted me 1467.40 points for renoun and I didn't do my 24 hours. I did sink 3 merchants and 5 warships tho. 1 Liberty Merchant, 2 T3 Tankers, 2 Flower Corvettes, 2 BS Frigates, and a Class C Destroyer.

andy_311 · 08-10-06, 01:54 PM

I always go to my assigned grid but try to plot a course close to a convoy route.

SteamWake · 08-10-06, 01:55 PM

I know you recieve addittional renown for "completing" an assigned tour.

Has any one put a hard number on how much you loose by not completing it ?

enaceo · 08-10-06, 03:02 PM

The cfg says you get 500 for getting there and 200 for patroling for 24 hours.
Personally,I take the fastes route twards my patrol sector and engage any ships that come really close.When I get back however,I go twards the main shipping routes to hopefully get something there.If I still can't find any "tonnage" I usually attack a port .

bert8for3 · 08-10-06, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by bigboywooly

Quote:

Originally Posted by bert8for3

Likewise, I generally head for assigned patrol area (it is an order after all), although if I can map a route that will take me through likely target areas on the way, I will. But lately, I've pretty much been heading straight for the patrol area, do my 24 hours, then if nothing go a-hunting (on the theory that BdU would rather I find targets than not).

What's SH3gen?

Its a great addition like SH3Commander

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show...ghlight=SH3Gen

Tks bbw, I didn't know about it. Going to try that out for sure ... this game just gets better and better.

rcs929 · 08-10-06, 07:50 PM

I always go right to the patrol grid, orders are orders and BdU wants me there for some reason. I will sink ships on the way if I encounter any. After the 24 hours have expired at the patrol grid I will plot a course to the nearest shipping lane using the map that came with the game showing shipping lanes (now in GW).

I have changed the assigned grid using SH Commander from time to time when I was departing from Kiel and assigned to patrol some grid in BF or BE, but it's rare.

TarJak · 08-10-06, 10:04 PM

If there are targets about I hang about. If there's been no action after a day or so more I'll usually head to a port to see what's about. Also targets of opportunity are always on the menu.

If i see a juicy convoy before getting to my assigned patrol grid, I go after it and sink as many as I can before heading back on course or for home if I get to use all my torpedoes.

Wilko · 08-11-06, 02:51 AM

I go straight there and do my 24hrs and then I go looking for trouble ... but I have decided against attacking ports cause I always die doing that and then I got to start all over again

Pants · 08-11-06, 09:52 AM

I normally go to the Patrol area, wait 24 hours..kill what i see then i go convoy hunting in the main convoy routes

SteamWake · 08-11-06, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Wilko

I go straight there and do my 24hrs and then I go looking for trouble ... but I have decided against attacking ports cause I always die doing that and then I got to start all over again

Hrm I must be doing something wrong. "Looking for trouble" ? Trouble always seems to find me !

TarJak · 08-12-06, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Wilko

I go straight there and do my 24hrs and then I go looking for trouble ... but I have decided against attacking ports cause I always die doing that and then I got to start all over again

Check this thread out if you're having problems in getting into and out of harbours:

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=96843

08-10-06, 10:59 AM	#4
HunterICX Rear Admiral Join Date: May 2006 Location: Malaga, España Posts: 10,750 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 0	I mostly take direct route to the Grid, If I get ship contacts I intercept them when they are close, after the 24 Patrol, I take an ''Stab-england coast'' route back..for example if I have plenty of fuel I try to get close to an enemy harbour(thats nearby) to take on the ships that come in and out. __________________

08-10-06, 12:57 PM	#5
GT182 Ocean Warrior Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Castle of Delaware Posts: 3,231 Downloads: 658 Uploads: 0	If you mark down where you're seeing convoys, you're better off changing the Patrol Grid to where you figure those juicy targets will be using SHIII Commander. If you don't see anything there, or on the way to it, head out to another grid where you might be luckier. Usually if you don't find anything in the 24 hours you patrol a grid, in all probability you're better off going somewhere else. I've sat in my assigned grid for a week of game time, just to check out what would happen, and seen nothing at all. But, 2 grids away there'd be a convoy or 2 passing by. I've learned to move on to better hunting grounds if nothing is seen. If you don't make it to your Assigned Grid because of intercepting a convoy, use all your torpedos and send a patrol report. BDU will tell you to RTB, which shouldn't really affect your renoun because you didn't do your 24 hours. Your renoun will be better because of all those juicy ships you've sunk, warships and merchants. I had one patrol that netted me 1467.40 points for renoun and I didn't do my 24 hours. I did sink 3 merchants and 5 warships tho. 1 Liberty Merchant, 2 T3 Tankers, 2 Flower Corvettes, 2 BS Frigates, and a Class C Destroyer. __________________ Gary No Borders, No Language, No Culture =s No Country I'm a Deplorable, and proud of it.

08-10-06, 03:02 PM	#8
enaceo XO Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 401 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	The cfg says you get 500 for getting there and 200 for patroling for 24 hours. Personally,I take the fastes route twards my patrol sector and engage any ships that come really close.When I get back however,I go twards the main shipping routes to hopefully get something there.If I still can't find any "tonnage" I usually attack a port . __________________ Came back after a long time ...ahoy mates!

08-11-06, 02:51 AM	#12
Wilko Officer Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Aussie Posts: 249 Downloads: 30 Uploads: 0	I go straight there and do my 24hrs and then I go looking for trouble ... but I have decided against attacking ports cause I always die doing that and then I got to start all over again __________________ You take it easy... and have a nice day

08-11-06, 09:52 AM	#13
Pants Grey Wolf Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Somewhere in the Atlantic Posts: 849 Downloads: 25 Uploads: 0	I normally go to the Patrol area, wait 24 hours..kill what i see then i go convoy hunting in the main convoy routes __________________ Ex GWX Dev Team member and proud GWX user

08-10-06, 10:31 AM	#1
bert8for3 Ace of the Deep Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 1,124 Downloads: 110 Uploads: 0	Likewise, I generally head for assigned patrol area (it is an order after all), although if I can map a route that will take me through likely target areas on the way, I will. But lately, I've pretty much been heading straight for the patrol area, do my 24 hours, then if nothing go a-hunting (on the theory that BdU would rather I find targets than not). What's SH3gen?

08-10-06, 10:48 AM	#3
Sailor Steve Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	BdU assigned me that grid; that's where I go and that's where I stay, unless ordered otherwise.

08-10-06, 01:54 PM	#6
andy_311 The Old Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Oldham, Lancs,England Posts: 1,312 Downloads: 82 Uploads: 0	I always go to my assigned grid but try to plot a course close to a convoy route.

08-10-06, 01:55 PM	#7
SteamWake Rear Admiral Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 13,224 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	I know you recieve addittional renown for "completing" an assigned tour. Has any one put a hard number on how much you loose by not completing it ?

08-10-06, 07:50 PM	#10
rcs929 Sailor man Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: landlocked USA Posts: 44 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I always go right to the patrol grid, orders are orders and BdU wants me there for some reason. I will sink ships on the way if I encounter any. After the 24 hours have expired at the patrol grid I will plot a course to the nearest shipping lane using the map that came with the game showing shipping lanes (now in GW). I have changed the assigned grid using SH Commander from time to time when I was departing from Kiel and assigned to patrol some grid in BF or BE, but it's rare.

08-10-06, 10:04 PM	#11
TarJak Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 17,052 Downloads: 150 Uploads: 8	If there are targets about I hang about. If there's been no action after a day or so more I'll usually head to a port to see what's about. Also targets of opportunity are always on the menu. If i see a juicy convoy before getting to my assigned patrol grid, I go after it and sink as many as I can before heading back on course or for home if I get to use all my torpedoes.