The Mad Kpt Is Dead.!! Poll Where Should I Go Next? - Page 2

mr chris · 01-22-07, 03:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by High Voltage

The med is where it's at!
Sink lots of tonnage and make sure you and your men have some of Mussolini's beauties look after you at the end of each patrol. I guarantee it's worth it.

Thanks for you input mate.
Oh and welcome to Subsim.

Come on guys the more imput the better lets hear all your thoughts on this subject. I will run this poll for a few more days and the winning Theater i will start in.

Paajtor · 01-22-07, 03:46 PM

I voted for Norway, late war!

I started my own career in June '42 (on 3rd patrol now, Sept. '42...we have proven to be a succesfull crew, for the U-586).

I can say that even in the 1st half of the war, it's quite a pain to get to the N-Atlantic at all.
On this patrol so far, we had to cope with 2 TFs (both with a carier), had to dive over 10 times to avoid being attacked by aircrafts, and survived no less than 5 close encounters with Destroyers...but no one's hurt yet, and the boat hasn't got a single scratch. And still a full load of torps.
And we're not even halfway to the patrol-grid.

But I love it! Each patrol is becoming a real adventure, from 1st minute on.
Bergen is under constant threat of air-attacks, despite the Luftwaffe who's always over our heads.
The Norwegian coast suffers from regular TaskForce-visits...their range is huge, because of the carier-based aircrafts.

The U-586 (a typeVIIC) is now equipped with several upgrades:

- Radar Warning Receiver...saved our ass countless times.
- anti-sonar coating
- turbo-charged diesels (made by MAN - the exhaust-driven type)
- the best batteries around
- sonar
- FuMO-29 radar (I find it only usefull to lure an enemy into a trap)
- decoys
- acoustically-guided torpedoes (3 in the stern)

This should be enough for us, to outsmart the enemy, and we're anxiously awaiting the new torpedo-types that are promised to get to us soon.
Winter is approaching, which should finally bring us long dark nights, instead of the few hours we get in summer, so close to the pole-circle.
MrChris, I want you to transfer to Bergen, and see what it's like in '44-'45!!

And NO Sir....you won't get a XXI on 1st patrol.

bigboywooly · 01-22-07, 03:50 PM

I did

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=103815

Not for the faint hearted

2nd patrol wasnt much better but at least I lived
Just

mr chris · 01-22-07, 03:51 PM

Great post Paajtor

You have done a good job of selling the latter war years in Norway to me mate

Sounds like a right adventure

Paajtor · 01-22-07, 04:07 PM

Yep, I read your post, BBW...great story.

Ok MrChris, you're on the job.

When you get back from 1st patrol, please visit us here at the bar, and share some tips and stories.
I'm particulary interested in shallow-water tactics (<100m depth), as I don't take the long "safe" routes anymore. They're hardly safer than just sailing due West straight between the Shetlands and Schotland, DOH!
I installed Vikinger's Clean Map Mod, so that I have a better map-view on depths...I need to find every meter more that I can get.

Here's an example, from an attack just East of Schotland.
It shows a convoy-route, the interception course I took, the attack-area, and the escape-area...all made up at least half a day before the events took place.
If I remember well, general depth was around 75m, and the escape-area was around 120m.

Using GWX, btw.

mr chris · 01-22-07, 04:11 PM

Great stuff im really intrested in learning how to use manual tdc as well so i plan on starting this new career on auto and graduating to maunal at some point in my career life. I just love the way that GWX makes to think of things like wait how much water do i have under me to escape in? It has taken the game to another level in my opinon.

hyperion2206 · 01-22-07, 05:15 PM

You should start in Norway, because then you've got an excuse for dying "early". The Brits aren't playing fair: They use something called Radar and stuff like that and fight back!

:rotfl:

Paajtor · 01-22-07, 06:03 PM

I realize I'm pushing my opinion to much.
Please go ahead and consider the other choices as well.

I think I personally would start a Bergen career '44-'45 as an experiment...as there is much less chance to survive, when you get thrown in like that.
For a serious Bergen-career, I'd start earlier in the war, but that's not in your poll.:p

Maybe you can start in '41 French Coast, and transfer to Bergen late in the war?
You might get the XXI on 1st Bergen-patrol, this time...

bookworm_020 · 01-22-07, 06:23 PM

Far east!! I've had fun laying waste to Fremantle. There is some revenge as you sink U.S. Subs!

Lzs von swe · 01-22-07, 06:25 PM

I think I personally would start a Bergen career '44-'45 as an experiment

I did that, Jan -45, green crew in TGW1.1. In the 3 patrols I made before the war ended I almost lost the boat in all of them.

If you want action almost constantly the Med is your choice

U-371 just sank a pass-cargo ship guarded by two Dd´s and twenty minutes later they were joined by two more Dd´s from a TF that happened to pas by

I think we have lost them, surfacing to reload externals and recharge the batteries. And it´s only three days since we left Salamis...

Gezoes · 01-22-07, 06:58 PM

The med is pretty cool but the pretty waters kept distracting me hehe. I went back to my IX, plowing through the stormy Atlantic. Just got back to Wilhelmshaven. Patrol 3 coming up, jan 1940.

I've already seen GWX 1943

and am curious about GWX 1944, in a XXI. That's why I voted for Bergen, late war.

I mean, even with Bernard around

, this sure sounds like fun! http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=103815
In any case, I wish you fette beute from U-123

_Seth_ · 01-22-07, 06:59 PM

Go to the pub, mate... Thats where i would go if i was dead and had a choice... :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:
BTW: I voted Norway!

bigboywooly · 01-22-07, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by _Seth_

Go to the pub, mate... Thats where i would go if i was dead and had a choice... :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:
BTW: I voted Norway!

He is always in the pub thats why he need a new boat every month
:rotfl:

_Seth_ · 01-22-07, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigboywooly

Quote:

Originally Posted by _Seth_

Go to the pub, mate... Thats where i would go if i was dead and had a choice... :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:
BTW: I voted Norway!

He is always in the pub thats why he need a new boat every month
:rotfl:

:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

GT182 · 01-22-07, 09:39 PM

Not in your choices to vote on:

How about Oct 1940 out of Wilhelmshaven with a patrol in the Altantic, say Grid BE39. Get there thru the Channel and RTB the same way. Or go the long way around via North Sea and return via the Channel. Fun ain't the word for it. LOL

View Poll Results: Where Should My New Career Start?
1939-1945 Again	15	21.74%
Start in 1941 French Coast in a Type IX	13	18.84%
The Black Sea	8	11.59%
The Med	12	17.39%
The Far East	12	17.39%
Norway In The Last Year Of The War	12	17.39%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 69. You may not vote on this poll

01-22-07, 03:46 PM	#17
Paajtor The Old Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: The Dutch mountains Posts: 1,551 Downloads: 64 Uploads: 1	I voted for Norway, late war! I started my own career in June '42 (on 3rd patrol now, Sept. '42...we have proven to be a succesfull crew, for the U-586). I can say that even in the 1st half of the war, it's quite a pain to get to the N-Atlantic at all. On this patrol so far, we had to cope with 2 TFs (both with a carier), had to dive over 10 times to avoid being attacked by aircrafts, and survived no less than 5 close encounters with Destroyers...but no one's hurt yet, and the boat hasn't got a single scratch. And still a full load of torps. And we're not even halfway to the patrol-grid. But I love it! Each patrol is becoming a real adventure, from 1st minute on. Bergen is under constant threat of air-attacks, despite the Luftwaffe who's always over our heads. The Norwegian coast suffers from regular TaskForce-visits...their range is huge, because of the carier-based aircrafts. The U-586 (a typeVIIC) is now equipped with several upgrades: - Radar Warning Receiver...saved our ass countless times. - anti-sonar coating - turbo-charged diesels (made by MAN - the exhaust-driven type) - the best batteries around - sonar - FuMO-29 radar (I find it only usefull to lure an enemy into a trap) - decoys - acoustically-guided torpedoes (3 in the stern) This should be enough for us, to outsmart the enemy, and we're anxiously awaiting the new torpedo-types that are promised to get to us soon. Winter is approaching, which should finally bring us long dark nights, instead of the few hours we get in summer, so close to the pole-circle. MrChris, I want you to transfer to Bergen, and see what it's like in '44-'45!! And NO Sir....you won't get a XXI on 1st patrol. __________________

01-22-07, 03:50 PM	#18
bigboywooly Rear Admiral Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Swindon, England Posts: 10,151 Downloads: 35 Uploads: 0	I did http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=103815 Not for the faint hearted 2nd patrol wasnt much better but at least I lived Just __________________ My mediafire page http://www.mediafire.com/?11eoq19bq9r41

01-22-07, 03:51 PM	#19
mr chris Silent Hunter Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Herefordshire, England Posts: 3,562 Downloads: 216 Uploads: 0	Great post Paajtor You have done a good job of selling the latter war years in Norway to me mate Sounds like a right adventure __________________

01-22-07, 04:07 PM	#20
Paajtor The Old Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: The Dutch mountains Posts: 1,551 Downloads: 64 Uploads: 1	Yep, I read your post, BBW...great story. Ok MrChris, you're on the job. When you get back from 1st patrol, please visit us here at the bar, and share some tips and stories. I'm particulary interested in shallow-water tactics (<100m depth), as I don't take the long "safe" routes anymore. They're hardly safer than just sailing due West straight between the Shetlands and Schotland, DOH! I installed Vikinger's Clean Map Mod, so that I have a better map-view on depths...I need to find every meter more that I can get. Here's an example, from an attack just East of Schotland. It shows a convoy-route, the interception course I took, the attack-area, and the escape-area...all made up at least half a day before the events took place. If I remember well, general depth was around 75m, and the escape-area was around 120m. Using GWX, btw. __________________

01-22-07, 04:11 PM	#21
mr chris Silent Hunter Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Herefordshire, England Posts: 3,562 Downloads: 216 Uploads: 0	Great stuff im really intrested in learning how to use manual tdc as well so i plan on starting this new career on auto and graduating to maunal at some point in my career life. I just love the way that GWX makes to think of things like wait how much water do i have under me to escape in? It has taken the game to another level in my opinon. __________________

01-22-07, 05:15 PM	#22
hyperion2206 Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Cologne, Germany Posts: 1,227 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 0	You should start in Norway, because then you've got an excuse for dying "early". The Brits aren't playing fair: They use something called Radar and stuff like that and fight back!:rotfl: __________________ Career of Captain Jack Shaftoe:

01-22-07, 06:03 PM	#23
Paajtor The Old Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: The Dutch mountains Posts: 1,551 Downloads: 64 Uploads: 1	I realize I'm pushing my opinion to much. Please go ahead and consider the other choices as well. I think I personally would start a Bergen career '44-'45 as an experiment...as there is much less chance to survive, when you get thrown in like that. For a serious Bergen-career, I'd start earlier in the war, but that's not in your poll.:p Maybe you can start in '41 French Coast, and transfer to Bergen late in the war? You might get the XXI on 1st Bergen-patrol, this time... __________________

01-22-07, 06:23 PM	#24
bookworm_020 Navy Seal Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sinking ships off the Australian coast Posts: 5,966 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Far east!! I've had fun laying waste to Fremantle. There is some revenge as you sink U.S. Subs! __________________ "There is always one person in any organization who knows whats going on, That person must be fired"

01-22-07, 06:25 PM	#25
Lzs von swe Ace of the Deep Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Norrkoping, Sweden Posts: 1,074 Downloads: 66 Uploads: 0	I think I personally would start a Bergen career '44-'45 as an experiment I did that, Jan -45, green crew in TGW1.1. In the 3 patrols I made before the war ended I almost lost the boat in all of them. If you want action almost constantly the Med is your choice U-371 just sank a pass-cargo ship guarded by two Dd´s and twenty minutes later they were joined by two more Dd´s from a TF that happened to pas by I think we have lost them, surfacing to reload externals and recharge the batteries. And it´s only three days since we left Salamis... __________________

01-22-07, 06:58 PM	#26
Gezoes XO Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 435 Downloads: 22 Uploads: 0	The med is pretty cool but the pretty waters kept distracting me hehe. I went back to my IX, plowing through the stormy Atlantic. Just got back to Wilhelmshaven. Patrol 3 coming up, jan 1940. I've already seen GWX 1943 and am curious about GWX 1944, in a XXI. That's why I voted for Bergen, late war. I mean, even with Bernard around , this sure sounds like fun! http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=103815 In any case, I wish you fette beute from U-123 __________________ If I wasn't a little mad, I'd go mad.

01-22-07, 06:59 PM	#27
_Seth_ Ocean Warrior Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: In Tromsoe, @Tirpitz' final resting place.. Posts: 3,277 Downloads: 94 Uploads: 0	Go to the pub, mate... Thats where i would go if i was dead and had a choice... :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl: BTW: I voted Norway! __________________

01-22-07, 09:39 PM	#30
GT182 Ocean Warrior Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Castle of Delaware Posts: 3,231 Downloads: 658 Uploads: 0	Not in your choices to vote on: How about Oct 1940 out of Wilhelmshaven with a patrol in the Altantic, say Grid BE39. Get there thru the Channel and RTB the same way. Or go the long way around via North Sea and return via the Channel. Fun ain't the word for it. LOL __________________ Gary No Borders, No Language, No Culture =s No Country I'm a Deplorable, and proud of it.