Lack of aircraft in GWX 2.0 - Page 2

TarJak · 12-26-07, 07:27 PM

There is definately a difference in both the mix and frequency of air attacks early war. As BBW stated these have been the subject of a significant effort to bring them more into line with what was historically correct.

I've played numerous patrols around the northern British Isles in 1939 and have been jumped by a number (less than in 1.03 but probably more historically correct), of aircraft, mostly Ansons and Hudsons. This is one of the reasons Uboat commanders travelled submerged during most daylight hours in the first years of the war unless they were in a position where it was necessary to surface.

Using lower TC 128x or less will give you more frequent chance of seeing air attacks.

Pablo · 12-26-07, 07:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KaleunHassanAziz

Wow, that's much comforting. Thank you!

But just out of curiosity, I would like to hear

from others how often they encountered English

aircraft during Sep39 - Sep40 patrols.

Hi!

On my current patrol (Sept '39) I was attacked three times in two days while traveling westbound between the Shetlands and the Orkneys. The aircraft each time was an Avro Anson. My TC was 128.

Hope this helps!

Pablo

GoldenRivet · 12-26-07, 07:40 PM

i have been jumped in early war times by aircraft in the area of the Shetlands, the Orkney islands and northward from the outer Hebirdes.

this is a logical place for aircraft to focus upon because u-boat traffic bottle necks here in their transition between the north sea and the open atlantic.

you wont see much air activity in 1939, 1940 and 1941. but air activity is out there and it increases each year a little bit.

1942 you see a spike in air activity, and then 1943 44 amd 45 you will likley encounter a group of aircraft multiple times a day every day you are on patrol

KaleunHassanAziz · 12-26-07, 07:52 PM

Thank you very much for the replies.

I'll start a patrol from Lorient in 43 and see what happens.

Thx again!!

Jimbuna · 12-27-07, 09:20 AM

......and don't forget..

BE MORE AGGRESSIVE!!

NiclDoe · 12-27-07, 11:21 AM

when i first saw the title of this thread it shocked me. Also Yu will not be complaining anymore once you make it to 44 or 45.

irish1958 · 12-27-07, 12:58 PM

Jimbuna: Way Too Cool Sig for GWX 2.0!

TarJak · 12-27-07, 02:52 PM

Start a patrol from Brest in 44 or Flensburg in 45 and see if there are enough aircraft around for you.

Hartmann · 12-27-07, 03:23 PM

Lol !!

No more music band and people saluting ... You have to go ut to the sea at periscope depth !

Jimbuna · 12-28-07, 08:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by irish1958

Jimbuna: Way Too Cool Sig for GWX 2.0!

Cheers Irish.....Feel free to use it mate

BulSoldier · 12-28-07, 09:13 AM

IN all my carriers i almost never met aircraft patrols,they were extremerly rare (still dont have 2.0

) but i should point that i was killed everytime in late '42.

Checkmate King 2 · 12-29-07, 01:53 AM

You guys sure know your stuff!!!

In my first patrol I played after reading this thread, I did not exceeding a TC of 128 and guess what; the first aircraft my crew have spotted in my last 9 patrols (counting GWX 1.3 and the new GWX 2.0).

I was starting to wonder were they were, also.

Thanks

BulSoldier · 12-29-07, 03:53 AM

I must say i prefer never meeting them.I always evade going in areas with aircraft activity,may be that was the reason not meeting much of them.:hmm:

Schwuppes · 12-29-07, 08:18 AM

I think youre on to something there BulSoldier...

bigboywooly · 12-29-07, 09:05 AM

Just patrolled AN15 - April 40 - and was buzzed by many a Swordfish and a Hudson or 2
The Swordfish meant a carrier somewhere - Scapa
Well there was till I sunk it

:rotfl:

12-26-07, 07:40 PM	#18
GoldenRivet Subsim Aviator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 8,726 Downloads: 146 Uploads: 0	i have been jumped in early war times by aircraft in the area of the Shetlands, the Orkney islands and northward from the outer Hebirdes. this is a logical place for aircraft to focus upon because u-boat traffic bottle necks here in their transition between the north sea and the open atlantic. you wont see much air activity in 1939, 1940 and 1941. but air activity is out there and it increases each year a little bit. 1942 you see a spike in air activity, and then 1943 44 amd 45 you will likley encounter a group of aircraft multiple times a day every day you are on patrol __________________

12-27-07, 09:20 AM	#20
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,742 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	......and don't forget.. BE MORE AGGRESSIVE!! __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

12-27-07, 11:21 AM	#21
NiclDoe Grey Wolf Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: In the Air or hiding from Black Swans Posts: 760 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	when i first saw the title of this thread it shocked me. Also Yu will not be complaining anymore once you make it to 44 or 45. __________________ The Crazy Wolf

12-27-07, 12:58 PM	#22
irish1958 Ocean Warrior Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Carmel, Indiana Posts: 3,250 Downloads: 320 Uploads: 11	Jimbuna: Way Too Cool Sig for GWX 2.0! __________________ Irish1958

12-27-07, 03:23 PM	#24
Hartmann Sea Lord Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Grid CH 26, Spain ,Barcelona Posts: 1,857 Downloads: 204 Uploads: 0	Lol !! No more music band and people saluting ... You have to go ut to the sea at periscope depth ! __________________ But this ship can't sink!... She is made of iron, sir. I assure you, she can. and she will. It is a mathematical certainty. Strength and honor

12-26-07, 07:27 PM	#16
TarJak Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 17,052 Downloads: 150 Uploads: 8	There is definately a difference in both the mix and frequency of air attacks early war. As BBW stated these have been the subject of a significant effort to bring them more into line with what was historically correct. I've played numerous patrols around the northern British Isles in 1939 and have been jumped by a number (less than in 1.03 but probably more historically correct), of aircraft, mostly Ansons and Hudsons. This is one of the reasons Uboat commanders travelled submerged during most daylight hours in the first years of the war unless they were in a position where it was necessary to surface. Using lower TC 128x or less will give you more frequent chance of seeing air attacks.

12-26-07, 07:52 PM	#19
KaleunHassanAziz Swabbie Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 14 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thank you very much for the replies. I'll start a patrol from Lorient in 43 and see what happens. Thx again!!

12-27-07, 02:52 PM	#23
TarJak Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 17,052 Downloads: 150 Uploads: 8	Start a patrol from Brest in 44 or Flensburg in 45 and see if there are enough aircraft around for you.

12-28-07, 09:13 AM	#26
BulSoldier Samurai Navy Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Burgas/Bulgaria Posts: 550 Downloads: 40 Uploads: 0	IN all my carriers i almost never met aircraft patrols,they were extremerly rare (still dont have 2.0) but i should point that i was killed everytime in late '42. __________________ By the hour !

12-29-07, 01:53 AM	#27
Checkmate King 2 Helmsman Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 109 Downloads: 184 Uploads: 0	You guys sure know your stuff!!! In my first patrol I played after reading this thread, I did not exceeding a TC of 128 and guess what; the first aircraft my crew have spotted in my last 9 patrols (counting GWX 1.3 and the new GWX 2.0). I was starting to wonder were they were, also. Thanks

12-29-07, 03:53 AM	#28
BulSoldier Samurai Navy Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Burgas/Bulgaria Posts: 550 Downloads: 40 Uploads: 0	I must say i prefer never meeting them.I always evade going in areas with aircraft activity,may be that was the reason not meeting much of them.:hmm: __________________ By the hour !

12-29-07, 08:18 AM	#29
Schwuppes 中国水兵 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 279 Downloads: 22 Uploads: 0	I think youre on to something there BulSoldier...

12-29-07, 09:05 AM	#30
bigboywooly Rear Admiral Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Swindon, England Posts: 10,151 Downloads: 35 Uploads: 0	Just patrolled AN15 - April 40 - and was buzzed by many a Swordfish and a Hudson or 2 The Swordfish meant a carrier somewhere - Scapa Well there was till I sunk it :rotfl: __________________ My mediafire page http://www.mediafire.com/?11eoq19bq9r41