Night convoy attacks and crew awards

3Jane · 10-20-07, 09:00 PM

Going in with 'decks awash', that is set depth for 7 metres will help you get a lot closer than being fully surfaced. With luck it is possible to get past the first lane of the convoy. As soon as your torpedos hit, the convoy ships arround you will light up with searchlights, so dive as soon as you have fired. Always check the depth under keel before going into an attack, and have your repair crews selected. Depending on which fatigue model you might be using, it's another element to keep in mind. Keeping fatigue levels as low as possible throughout the crew, thus having enough fresh crew to make repairs when they are needed.
The BE and BF squares are good places to find lots of the larger lone merchants and convoys.
As for which crew members to promote/reward, I select the same names for the same jobseach time. That is engine rooms, watch, control room/radio & hydrophone crews. So I know who was doing what, or at least whom it might have been if I can't recall

Brag · 10-21-07, 02:23 PM

Privet podvodniku Minsk!

In the game, especially if you have GWX, I recommend submerged attacks.

You might be interested in the articles on attack, evade, and survive tactics on my Kielman website.

Zhelaya uspeha,

Jimbuna · 10-21-07, 02:38 PM

Welcome aboard Kaleun MinskMariner

You've come to the right place....enjoy your stay

MinskMariner · 10-21-07, 04:13 PM

Thanks for the responses and welcomes, all! Brag, your website was very helpful about convoy attacks and I like 3Jane's decks awash idea - I'll have to try it out.

But I'm still confused about crews - do they become more qualified/motivated because of the awards and promotions that you give them?

Jimbuna · 10-21-07, 04:23 PM

YES

Brag · 10-21-07, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by MinskMariner

Thanks for the responses and welcomes, all! Brag, your website was very helpful about convoy attacks and I like 3Jane's decks awash idea - I'll have to try it out.

But I'm still confused about crews - do they become more qualified/motivated because of the awards and promotions that you give them?

The crew's overa;; efficiency improves with each patrol (when I start a crreer, I do 2-3 trips around the harbour before going on a combat patrol).

Medals also improve performance, the more medals the less rest they need. So I give medals to the officers first. Once they have the German cross, they never get tired.

I give promotions & specilities to improve certain departments. (look at my crew management article)

Best

andylegate · 10-21-07, 07:40 PM

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The crew's overa;; efficiency improves with each patrol (when I start a crreer, I do 2-3 trips around the harbour before going on a combat patrol).

And was the choir on deck practicing during these warm up cruises Brag?

Brag · 10-21-07, 08:23 PM

I suppose Balz takes proper advantage of the time uninterrupted by the vagaries of war. :rotfl: :rotfl:

10-20-07, 09:00 PM	#1
3Jane Ace of the Deep Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: York. Northern England. Posts: 1,004 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Going in with 'decks awash', that is set depth for 7 metres will help you get a lot closer than being fully surfaced. With luck it is possible to get past the first lane of the convoy. As soon as your torpedos hit, the convoy ships arround you will light up with searchlights, so dive as soon as you have fired. Always check the depth under keel before going into an attack, and have your repair crews selected. Depending on which fatigue model you might be using, it's another element to keep in mind. Keeping fatigue levels as low as possible throughout the crew, thus having enough fresh crew to make repairs when they are needed. The BE and BF squares are good places to find lots of the larger lone merchants and convoys. As for which crew members to promote/reward, I select the same names for the same jobseach time. That is engine rooms, watch, control room/radio & hydrophone crews. So I know who was doing what, or at least whom it might have been if I can't recall __________________ Fate opposes me in vitality and morality, forced ever onward, burdened, always in shackles. So this very moment, without tarrying, pluck the quivering strings. Because fate punishes the one who plays, all lament with me. (http://hosted.filefront.com/KatherineRowan) Last edited by 3Jane; 10-21-07 at 12:39 AM.

10-21-07, 02:23 PM	#2
Brag Navy Seal Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Docked on a Russian pond Posts: 7,072 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	Privet podvodniku Minsk! In the game, especially if you have GWX, I recommend submerged attacks. You might be interested in the articles on attack, evade, and survive tactics on my Kielman website. Zhelaya uspeha, __________________ 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/

10-21-07, 02:38 PM	#3
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,539 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Welcome aboard Kaleun MinskMariner You've come to the right place....enjoy your stay __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

10-21-07, 04:23 PM	#5
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,539 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	YES __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

10-21-07, 08:23 PM	#8
Brag Navy Seal Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Docked on a Russian pond Posts: 7,072 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	I suppose Balz takes proper advantage of the time uninterrupted by the vagaries of war. :rotfl: :rotfl: __________________ 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/

10-21-07, 04:13 PM	#4
MinskMariner Watch Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 24 Downloads: 21 Uploads: 0	Thanks for the responses and welcomes, all! Brag, your website was very helpful about convoy attacks and I like 3Jane's decks awash idea - I'll have to try it out. But I'm still confused about crews - do they become more qualified/motivated because of the awards and promotions that you give them?