Has Anyone Ever Made it the Whole War? - Page 2

Herr-Berbunch · 06-10-13, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

The problem isn't that I die so much, it's that every time some new mod comes out I start over. OCD, you see.

I think you'll find it is CDO. The letters must be in alphabetical order.

Sailor Steve · 06-10-13, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Herr-Berbunch

I think you'll find it is CDO. The letters must be in alphabetical order.

But...but...Compulsive Disorder Obsessive? I can't read that without wanting to pick it right out of the screen and make it right.

Luno · 06-10-13, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Herr-Berbunch

I hiknt llouy dfin it is CDO. Eht eelrstt mstu be in aaabcehillpt deorr.

ahst't jstu acryz aklt.

U-48Kriegsmarine · 06-12-13, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Luno

ahst't jstu acryz aklt.

This

Sailor Steve · 06-12-13, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Luno

ahst't jstu acryz aklt.

I pride myself on being witty, but I don't think I ever would have thought of something like that, much less been able to do it. Amazing!

maillemaker · 06-14-13, 12:58 PM

I play "dead is dead", and then I start over at 1939.

About a year ago I finally made it through the entire war with 100% realism, with GWX and a handful of other mods.

It probably took 15-20 attempts prior to that career.

Here's are the keys:

Once you get past mid-war, never, never, never attack a convoy in water shallower than your maximum dive depth. Not only will you probably hit a mine, but you will get depth charged into oblivion.

You can't sit on the bottom like in Das Boot. They can see you and you will die there.

Never, never, ever attack a convoy unless your sub has 100% hull integrity so that you can dive into the orange. Your only hope at escape is depth. If you don't have a fully-healthy sub, don't bother attacking as you won't be able to dive deep enough to evade the escorts.

Late war, only run on the surface at night. Stay submerged during the day.

As soon as you can upgrade to any radar detector, do so. They will save you from aircraft and you can use them to shadow convoys without visual contact.

Sometimes, if they are too persistent and you can't shake them, your only hope is to attack the escorts.

One way to do this is with electric magnetic torpedoes "down the throat" like the Wahoo did. Rarely escorts will chase you in a straight line and this kind of shot is easier. Most of the time they will zig-zag in pursuit and only home in straight at about 400-300 meters. Since your torpedoes need 200 meters to arm this is cutting it very close, but you can do it.

The other way is to try to nail them as they cut across your bow by leading them with the torpedo as they circle you. It's hard. It's easy to waste a lot of torpedoes trying to hit them. Heaven help you if you can't shake them and you run out of torpedoes. Homing torpedoes can be useful here...if they chase the escort and not something else - like you!

Steve

The Dark Wolf · 06-14-13, 05:27 PM

Yeah did the whole war by being REAL conservative averaged 10 - 20000 tons a patrol. Avoided aircraft and large convoys.

Started with U32 a type VII, got U123 a Type IXB, then U156 a Type IXC then U181 a Type IXD2.

I start with the 2nd flotilla in Wilhemshaven, get transferred to Lorient, then request a transfer to the 7th/13th in July of '44 to Trondheim, otherwise you get sent to Penang.

I ended the war sailing into Cruxhaven or Bremen.

The highlight of my career - being in SW corner of AM12 on May 21st 1941 and sinking Hood and Prince of Wales.

Herbert_Moon · 06-16-13, 01:26 PM

I think I got to 1942 once if my memory serves me right. I will always remember: I got sunk trying to pass Gibraltar into the med at night in fog, and got rammed by a destroyer. I think it is virtually impossible anyway with realistic settings as history says the attrition rate for U-boats was ridiculous and most of them died up to and before D-day anyway. Also you have to bear in mind the lack of safe port after D-Day would make the last year very difficult if you did anything but run and hide most of the time! I believe only a hand-full made it to V.E. day as active combatants.

All that being said I will keep playing SH3 until I do survive.

TabbyHunter · 06-16-13, 07:16 PM

Playing GWX3.0 and my VIIb has made a number of lucky escapes, and we're only in April of 1942. And I fully plan to make my U-51 last the full war.

Though, as it's been about six months since I last played SH3, and I'm just getting back into it,...Well, the crew needs to wipe the bird poop off, give her a good rub down, and make sure Balz dosn't sneak aboard.

HW3 · 06-16-13, 07:58 PM

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and make sure Balz dosn't sneak aboard.

I'd be more worried about Bernard. Better have your crew double check for farting bananas in the control room.

TabbyHunter · 06-16-13, 09:48 PM

Ahh, right!....

Just goes to show what I remember....I think I had Bernard on board U-51 for 13th thought 19th patrols...Not a single ship sunk...While many where spotted.

Even the Aquitania!

AndreasT · 06-23-13, 07:13 PM

I once survived the war, a while back. No idea about my realisms I had back then. Back then I liked it easy. Although it was hard. They spot you so quick damn! Late in the war I can never get close. I spend more time in port getting repaired than anything else.

vanjast · 06-25-13, 05:44 PM

I got to End43, then got distracted by something else.

Was using 100%, NYGM+fixes, Real Navigation, No map updates = slave to the rhythm.

My Clues: Never signal BDU, pick target areas, submerged daytime - 2knots, Dive on radar contact.... don't chase, wait for ships. Average ships = around 3 sunk per patrol.

The only 'big ship' i got was an escort carrier in the middle of a convoy. I specifically targeted this first, via hydrophone (recognised the sound signature) and sinking a few more ships in the following days was easier without air escort.

Got hit badly 2x in '43 but made it back to base OK.

I want to do it again - must find the time though.

AndreasT · 06-26-13, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by vanjast

I got to End43, then got distracted by something else.

Was using 100%, NYGM+fixes, Real Navigation, No map updates = slave to the rhythm.

My Clues: Never signal BDU, pick target areas, submerged daytime - 2knots, Dive on radar contact.... don't chase, wait for ships. Average ships = around 3 sunk per patrol.

The only 'big ship' i got was an escort carrier in the middle of a convoy. I specifically targeted this first, via hydrophone (recognised the sound signature) and sinking a few more ships in the following days was easier without air escort.

Got hit badly 2x in '43 but made it back to base OK.

I want to do it again - must find the time though.

That is hard core, damn. I would be too chicken to do that.
Greatings from an expat out of Johannesburg now living in Berlin.

Nukem5150 · 06-26-13, 09:10 PM

I've Only made it through twice so far and just now getting into playthrough #3 with everyhting but manual targeting and the no map contact enabled. Just not ready to get that hardcore yet.

If I remember correctly I made it through the first time in vanilla SH3 on "Easy" mode and it seemed crazy hard. Started out in Wilhelmshaven in 39 with a IIB and ended in Bergen 1945 in a IXC.

Second was in GWX 3.0 with a IXB via SH3 Commander. Still Easy Mode but it seemed much harder. Again tranferred to Bergen in 44 but ended the war by sailing to the Argentine (right after sinking a couple of juicy Brit ships in their harbor no less!).

Kinda torn right now between finishing up playthrough #3 in SH3 or getting crazy in SH4 with RFB2.0 and RSRDC mods. Go in and Sink, indeed.

06-14-13, 05:27 PM	#22
The Dark Wolf Watch Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: CA-27 Posts: 28 Downloads: 82 Uploads: 13	Surviving the war Yeah did the whole war by being REAL conservative averaged 10 - 20000 tons a patrol. Avoided aircraft and large convoys. Started with U32 a type VII, got U123 a Type IXB, then U156 a Type IXC then U181 a Type IXD2. I start with the 2nd flotilla in Wilhemshaven, get transferred to Lorient, then request a transfer to the 7th/13th in July of '44 to Trondheim, otherwise you get sent to Penang. I ended the war sailing into Cruxhaven or Bremen. The highlight of my career - being in SW corner of AM12 on May 21st 1941 and sinking Hood and Prince of Wales.

06-14-13, 12:58 PM	#21
maillemaker Sea Lord Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,639 Downloads: 75 Uploads: 0	I play "dead is dead", and then I start over at 1939. About a year ago I finally made it through the entire war with 100% realism, with GWX and a handful of other mods. It probably took 15-20 attempts prior to that career. Here's are the keys: Once you get past mid-war, never, never, never attack a convoy in water shallower than your maximum dive depth. Not only will you probably hit a mine, but you will get depth charged into oblivion. You can't sit on the bottom like in Das Boot. They can see you and you will die there. Never, never, ever attack a convoy unless your sub has 100% hull integrity so that you can dive into the orange. Your only hope at escape is depth. If you don't have a fully-healthy sub, don't bother attacking as you won't be able to dive deep enough to evade the escorts. Late war, only run on the surface at night. Stay submerged during the day. As soon as you can upgrade to any radar detector, do so. They will save you from aircraft and you can use them to shadow convoys without visual contact. Sometimes, if they are too persistent and you can't shake them, your only hope is to attack the escorts. One way to do this is with electric magnetic torpedoes "down the throat" like the Wahoo did. Rarely escorts will chase you in a straight line and this kind of shot is easier. Most of the time they will zig-zag in pursuit and only home in straight at about 400-300 meters. Since your torpedoes need 200 meters to arm this is cutting it very close, but you can do it. The other way is to try to nail them as they cut across your bow by leading them with the torpedo as they circle you. It's hard. It's easy to waste a lot of torpedoes trying to hit them. Heaven help you if you can't shake them and you run out of torpedoes. Homing torpedoes can be useful here...if they chase the escort and not something else - like you! Steve

06-16-13, 01:26 PM	#23
Herbert_Moon Nub Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 2 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I think I got to 1942 once if my memory serves me right. I will always remember: I got sunk trying to pass Gibraltar into the med at night in fog, and got rammed by a destroyer. I think it is virtually impossible anyway with realistic settings as history says the attrition rate for U-boats was ridiculous and most of them died up to and before D-day anyway. Also you have to bear in mind the lack of safe port after D-Day would make the last year very difficult if you did anything but run and hide most of the time! I believe only a hand-full made it to V.E. day as active combatants. All that being said I will keep playing SH3 until I do survive.

06-16-13, 07:16 PM	#24
TabbyHunter Ensign Join Date: May 2010 Location: Pandora. Not the blue cat people Pandora... Posts: 227 Downloads: 52 Uploads: 0	Playing GWX3.0 and my VIIb has made a number of lucky escapes, and we're only in April of 1942. And I fully plan to make my U-51 last the full war. Though, as it's been about six months since I last played SH3, and I'm just getting back into it,...Well, the crew needs to wipe the bird poop off, give her a good rub down, and make sure Balz dosn't sneak aboard.

06-16-13, 09:48 PM	#26
TabbyHunter Ensign Join Date: May 2010 Location: Pandora. Not the blue cat people Pandora... Posts: 227 Downloads: 52 Uploads: 0	Ahh, right!.... Just goes to show what I remember....I think I had Bernard on board U-51 for 13th thought 19th patrols...Not a single ship sunk...While many where spotted. Even the Aquitania!

06-23-13, 07:13 PM	#27
AndreasT Loader Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Berlin, Germany. Posts: 89 Downloads: 180 Uploads: 0	I once survived the war, a while back. No idea about my realisms I had back then. Back then I liked it easy. Although it was hard. They spot you so quick damn! Late in the war I can never get close. I spend more time in port getting repaired than anything else.

06-25-13, 05:44 PM	#28
vanjast Sea Lord Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Somewhere else now Posts: 1,738 Downloads: 825 Uploads: 4	I got to End43, then got distracted by something else. Was using 100%, NYGM+fixes, Real Navigation, No map updates = slave to the rhythm. My Clues: Never signal BDU, pick target areas, submerged daytime - 2knots, Dive on radar contact.... don't chase, wait for ships. Average ships = around 3 sunk per patrol. The only 'big ship' i got was an escort carrier in the middle of a convoy. I specifically targeted this first, via hydrophone (recognised the sound signature) and sinking a few more ships in the following days was easier without air escort. Got hit badly 2x in '43 but made it back to base OK. I want to do it again - must find the time though.

06-26-13, 09:10 PM	#30
Nukem5150 Nub Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 2 Downloads: 12 Uploads: 0	I've Only made it through twice so far and just now getting into playthrough #3 with everyhting but manual targeting and the no map contact enabled. Just not ready to get that hardcore yet. If I remember correctly I made it through the first time in vanilla SH3 on "Easy" mode and it seemed crazy hard. Started out in Wilhelmshaven in 39 with a IIB and ended in Bergen 1945 in a IXC. Second was in GWX 3.0 with a IXB via SH3 Commander. Still Easy Mode but it seemed much harder. Again tranferred to Bergen in 44 but ended the war by sailing to the Argentine (right after sinking a couple of juicy Brit ships in their harbor no less!). Kinda torn right now between finishing up playthrough #3 in SH3 or getting crazy in SH4 with RFB2.0 and RSRDC mods. Go in and Sink, indeed.