grid ref

[jam_man]

Just started playing Grey Wolves and got a radio message, went something like this.
"SSS. SSS. SSS, SS Bosnia 45.62 N 09.23W."
Assuming this is a grid ref, how do I find it?

[mookiemookie]

Those radio messages are historicallly correct, but they don't refer to things in the SH3 game (with the exception of some of the larger military battles and operations) that you're playing. They're added for atmosphere and immersion, but don't go chasing any of those convoys or ships, as they're not there.

That being said, if you're curious as to where those lat & long's are referring to, you can check that here: http://www.ubootwaffe.net/quadrant.cgi

[kurtz]

Also the prefix SSS is the version of SOS you use whilist sinking from submarine action so there won't be much to see by the time you get there

[fredbass]

Originally Posted by mookiemookie

Those radio messages are historicallly correct, but they don't refer to things in the SH3 game (with the exception of some of the larger military battles and operations) that you're playing. They're added for atmosphere and immersion, but don't go chasing any of those convoys or ships, as they're not there.

umm. I'd say your comments are not completely true. When you get a message from BDU that says a convoy or taskforce has been spotted, then it IS there, but unless it's near my location and I don't have to go much out of my way, then I usually don't bother because I know I'll run into something eventually and if it's a good distance away, then you would need a little luck in finding themn as they are continually moving of course. And you can, of course, verify it's been spotted by checking your Navigation Map as there will be a symbol showing it's location.

[mookiemookie]

Originally Posted by fredbass

umm. I'd say your comments are not completely true. When you get a message from BDU that says a convoy or taskforce has been spotted, then it IS there, but unless it's near my location and I don't have to go much out of my way, then I usually don't bother because I know I'll run into something eventually and if it's a good distance away, then you would need a little luck in finding themn as they are continually moving of course. And you can, of course, verify it's been spotted by checking your Navigation Map as there will be a symbol showing it's location.

Yes, but he's referring to the radio messages recieved where you press "M" to get them, as am I. My comments are indeed completely true.

[jam_man]

wow, that's rapid, thanks for the replies guys, this game may turn out to be very addictive, only got it at Christmas and havn't got much shuteye since then

[fredbass]

Originally Posted by mookiemookie

Yes, but he's referring to the radio messages recieved where you press "M" to get them, as am I. My comments are indeed completely true.

Again, I need to clarify. Any message you receive stating that a convoy, task force or ship has been spotted at a certain grid are indeed there. Those messages are visible in the scrolling text window as well as within your list of printed messages which you can read by pressing "M". The message should be titled "Contact Report received" or something like that. And every time you get one of those messages, you will always see the contact displayed on your navigation map.

I know what you're trying to say, but it's just a little misleading because they can also be seen by pressing "M". That's why I wanted to clarify. You make it look like any message received by pressing "M" is false, but that statement is incorrect.

[Mooncatt]

i would tend to agree, if Bdu sent a message saying that there is a convoy at a certain grid it would be a bit daft if it wasnt really there, also you wouldnt be able yto tell the difference between real contacts and just the ones that are there for effect

[robj250]

Originally Posted by jam_man

Just started playing Grey Wolves and got a radio message, went something like this.
"SSS. SSS. SSS, SS Bosnia 45.62 N 09.23W."
Assuming this is a grid ref, how do I find it?

If you want to know where Longitude and Latitude references are, check this site and enter your numbers and it will give you the grid number.

http://www.ubootwaffe.net/quadrant.cgi

Rob