GWX Minefield Charts

Brag · 02-03-07, 10:06 AM

The other day I discovered that I was leading a dangerous life. I was unaware of our minefields in friendly harbours. Luckily, I didn't enter any of these fields. I think Seth alerted me to the existence of minefield charts on the top left hand side of the navigation station, next to the convoy route chart.

If you are not aware of the existence of this chart, take a quick look. It may keep you from the Kaleun's Vallhalla

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For your info: the latest instalment of the adventures of U-551 been posted on my website. (gripping reading, I'm told )

bigboywooly · 02-03-07, 10:11 AM

Tis the reason you have an escort out of port also
He will lead you out avoiding the minefields

_Seth_ · 02-03-07, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by bigboywooly

Tis the reason you have an escort out of port also
He will lead you out avoiding the minefields

True! But i think the escort is moving to slow. I often end up colliding with him.. Maybe because Bernard is at the helm, but anyway..

bigboywooly · 02-03-07, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by _Seth_

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Originally Posted by bigboywooly

Tis the reason you have an escort out of port also
He will lead you out avoiding the minefields

True! But i think the escort is moving to slow. I often end up colliding with him.. Maybe because Bernard is at the helm, but anyway..

Tis always possible to increase the speed if too many ppl feel the same

danlisa · 02-03-07, 11:07 AM

The escort is nearly always going at 7-8kts. It seems logical as this is the most fuel efficient speed for your U-Boat.

Just over-take him. After awhile at a certain port you get to know the route that your escort takes anyway.

Karl-Heinz Jaeger · 02-03-07, 11:15 AM

Lol @ Seth: I've had this trouble myself, matey. Usually I just Ahead Standard to get by him and waypoint my way out of port.

Bernard has been responsible for mishaps in port on my boat too. On the Nav map one time, talking over the route with the Navigator when we hear the swishing of the minesweepers engines getting louder. Jump to the bridge and see him closing on my starboard side. Rudder left 10 degrees, slow to One Third.......Wait! I said LEFT you idiot! Noooooooo!

***Metal screeching, men cursing***

Bernaaaaaaaard!!!!

Maybe I'm just being superstitious, but I won't EVER sail with a crewman named Bernard onboard. I've had to set up multiple careers repeatedly due to BdU trying to sneak him on board my boat. :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

_Seth_ · 02-03-07, 11:24 AM

Yeah, i know most of the routes by now, but for instance: in Lorient, the thight port increases the possibility to run into the escort, or making him reverse and run into the docks.. Could the escort be moved further out, and maybe activated by a trigger on departure?
Like this:

kurtz · 02-03-07, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by bigboywooly

Tis the reason you have an escort out of port also
He will lead you out avoiding the minefields

Learned two things today off you, I thought it was just eye candy. Maybe I'll RTFM, but then that would break into playing time.

TarJak · 02-03-07, 07:28 PM

How hard can it be to set your speed to 7-8kt? I'm with Sailor Steve. You aren't pulling water skiers in port so slow down and enjoy the view!

Shaffer4 · 02-03-07, 07:41 PM

Thats why i printed out the Minefield chart, the Image is small, But the image viewer I used (slowview) scales it to page with little pixelation.

GT182 · 02-03-07, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by TarJak

How hard can it be to set your speed to 7-8kt? I'm with Sailor Steve. You aren't pulling water skiers in port so slow down and enjoy the view!

I agree TJ and Sailor Steve. It's not a race track. Things will get rough enough once you're out to sea.

Besides BDU might just make Bernard the Kaptain and send you off to the Russian Front to cool your heels. Explain that to your mother.... if you can.

Blacklight · 02-03-07, 08:42 PM

Where do you find these minefield and convoy route charts ? I've looked all over the top left of the navigation station and see nothing. Is this a mod I havn't added ?

Brag · 02-04-07, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by TarJak

How hard can it be to set your speed to 7-8kt? I'm with Sailor Steve. You aren't pulling water skiers in port so slow down and enjoy the view!

Waterskiers? Umm, that's a visual--towing Bernard in shark infested waters or over a minefield. Any Penang volunteers? :rotfl: :rotfl:

bart · 02-04-07, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Brag

The other day I discovered that I was leading a dangerous life. I was unaware of our minefields in friendly harbours. Luckily, I didn't enter any of these fields. I think Seth alerted me to the existence of minefield charts on the top left hand side of the navigation station, next to the convoy route chart.

If you are not aware of the existence of this chart, take a quick look. It may keep you from the Kaleun's Vallhalla

.

For your info: the latest instalment of the adventures of U-551 been posted on my website. (gripping reading, I'm told )

Ahhh......thanks for that, I wasn't aware of these charts.

Lost a few boats due to mines!

Lzs von swe · 02-04-07, 07:58 AM

Just remember, there are subnets in other friendly harbours too

02-03-07, 10:06 AM	#1
Brag Navy Seal Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Docked on a Russian pond Posts: 7,072 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	GWX Minefield Charts The other day I discovered that I was leading a dangerous life. I was unaware of our minefields in friendly harbours. Luckily, I didn't enter any of these fields. I think Seth alerted me to the existence of minefield charts on the top left hand side of the navigation station, next to the convoy route chart. If you are not aware of the existence of this chart, take a quick look. It may keep you from the Kaleun's Vallhalla . For your info: the latest instalment of the adventures of U-551 been posted on my website. (gripping reading, I'm told ) __________________ Espionage, adventure, suspense, are just a click away Click here to look inside Brag's book: Amazon.com: Kingmaker: Alexey Braguine: Books Order Kingmaker here: http://www.subsim.com/store.html For Tactics visit:http://www.freewebs.com/kielman/

02-03-07, 10:11 AM	#2
bigboywooly Rear Admiral Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Swindon, England Posts: 10,151 Downloads: 35 Uploads: 0	Tis the reason you have an escort out of port also He will lead you out avoiding the minefields __________________ My mediafire page http://www.mediafire.com/?11eoq19bq9r41

02-03-07, 11:07 AM	#5
danlisa Navy Seal Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cornwall, UK Posts: 5,499 Downloads: 45 Uploads: 1	The escort is nearly always going at 7-8kts. It seems logical as this is the most fuel efficient speed for your U-Boat. Just over-take him. After awhile at a certain port you get to know the route that your escort takes anyway. __________________

02-03-07, 11:15 AM	#6
Karl-Heinz Jaeger Planesman Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 188 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Lol @ Seth: I've had this trouble myself, matey. Usually I just Ahead Standard to get by him and waypoint my way out of port. Bernard has been responsible for mishaps in port on my boat too. On the Nav map one time, talking over the route with the Navigator when we hear the swishing of the minesweepers engines getting louder. Jump to the bridge and see him closing on my starboard side. Rudder left 10 degrees, slow to One Third.......Wait! I said LEFT you idiot! Noooooooo! *Metal screeching, men cursing* Bernaaaaaaaard!!!! Maybe I'm just being superstitious, but I won't EVER sail with a crewman named Bernard onboard. I've had to set up multiple careers repeatedly due to BdU trying to sneak him on board my boat. :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: __________________ Clear Skies and Good Hunting!! Regards, Kptn.Lt. Karl-Heinz Jaeger SHIII Commander Henry Hunter SHIV

02-03-07, 11:24 AM	#7
_Seth_ Ocean Warrior Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: In Tromsoe, @Tirpitz' final resting place.. Posts: 3,277 Downloads: 94 Uploads: 0	Yeah, i know most of the routes by now, but for instance: in Lorient, the thight port increases the possibility to run into the escort, or making him reverse and run into the docks.. Could the escort be moved further out, and maybe activated by a trigger on departure? Like this: __________________

02-03-07, 07:28 PM	#9
TarJak Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 17,052 Downloads: 150 Uploads: 8	How hard can it be to set your speed to 7-8kt? I'm with Sailor Steve. You aren't pulling water skiers in port so slow down and enjoy the view!

02-03-07, 07:41 PM	#10
Shaffer4 Ensign Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Walla Walla, Wa Posts: 223 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	Thats why i printed out the Minefield chart, the Image is small, But the image viewer I used (slowview) scales it to page with little pixelation. __________________

02-03-07, 08:42 PM	#12
Blacklight Ocean Warrior Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Connecticut Posts: 2,507 Downloads: 145 Uploads: 0	Where do you find these minefield and convoy route charts ? I've looked all over the top left of the navigation station and see nothing. Is this a mod I havn't added ?

02-04-07, 07:58 AM	#15
Lzs von swe Ace of the Deep Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Norrkoping, Sweden Posts: 1,074 Downloads: 66 Uploads: 0	Just remember, there are subnets in other friendly harbours too __________________