Dead at end of patrol

[Kielhauler1961]

Hi pallaeon, welcome aboard!

Don't run Vista myself but it sounds like that's not the problem. How far from home base are you when "exit patrol"? If you're more than 25km from a friendly port all sorts of weird things might happen. If you use the "Warp back to base function" from mid-ocean, you will frequently find yourself on the sea-floor. Don't know how you managed to get to west Africa in three days, wish I could do that! In SH3 Commander you can select your starting month/year, along with many other options. Try tinkering with the menu's until you find a set-up you can live with.

[barkhorn45]

Originally Posted by Kielhauler1961

Hi pallaeon, welcome aboard!

Don't run Vista myself but it sounds like that's not the problem. How far from home base are you when "exit patrol"? If you're more than 25km from a friendly port all sorts of weird things might happen. If you use the "Warp back to base function" from mid-ocean, you will frequently find yourself on the sea-floor..

on my first complete{well not so "complete"after all}patrol i hit the end patrol button and when i docked i found that i could award a iron cross 2nd class and 17 u-boat badges to my crew.but i was'nt awarded anything.this after sinking 9 merchants for 34,300 tonnes.i admit its not exactly 100.000 but i think i should have gotten SOMETHING.

[Leandros]

Originally Posted by barkhorn45

on my first complete{well not so "complete"after all}patrol i hit the end patrol button and when i docked i found that i could award a iron cross 2nd class and 17 u-boat badges to my crew.but i was'nt awarded anything.this after sinking 9 merchants for 34,300 tonnes.i admit its not exactly 100.000 but i think i should have gotten SOMETHING.

I have found (not 100% certain) that when ending a patrol before actually entering port, or not having stayed in the patrol area for the designated 24 hours, the crew might get medals and promotions but not you as the CO. Same when returning with unused torpedoes.