Bagged my 10th whaling factory tonight

KeptinCranky · 05-11-07, 08:07 PM

I sunk my tenth whaling factory ship tonight, somehow it gives me great satisfaction to sink those, I like to give the whales something to laugh at or maybe I've read Moby Dick too often....

In honour of this event I intend to make custom conning tower emblem so now I'm looking for some good pictures to photoshop....

If anyone knows of any impressive Moby Dick images I can Photoshop please let me know

Oh got my oakies too for this patrol so drinks are on me

rb4door · 05-11-07, 08:27 PM

speaking of those whale factory ships - what was their purpose in WW2?

i'm assuming they arnt out there transporting sushi

AG124 · 05-11-07, 08:39 PM

Most of them were converted to carry oil during the war, just like regular oil tankers (whaling was out of the question during hostilities, as events would prove

). Ironic, since some whale factories were originally oil tankers which had been converted to process whales.

Kpt. Lehmann · 05-11-07, 09:42 PM

Enjoy them while you can. In version 1.04 they will not spawn nearly as actively.

This over-active spawning was caused by the ship name in the roster... similar to the initial problems we had with the Pyro ammunition hauler earlier in the GWX release cycle.

Sometimes these issues take some time to spot and confirm... but we shall fix'em... be vigilant against the same problem occuring again... and drive ahead.

Easy tonnage, just like low realism settings, will soon bore a player anyhow.

Happy Times · 05-12-07, 01:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kpt. Lehmann

Enjoy them while you can. In version 1.04 they will not spawn nearly as actively.

This over-active spawning was caused by the ship name in the roster... similar to the initial problems we had with the Pyro ammunition hauler earlier in the GWX release cycle.

Sometimes these issues take some time to spot and confirm... but we shall fix'em... be vigilant against the same problem occuring again... and drive ahead.

Easy tonnage, just like low realism settings, will soon bore a player anyhow.

Good to hear you have spotted the problem. Its so true, better to get those juicy targets only rarely, its more rewarding.

Reverie · 05-12-07, 02:01 AM

I've found those juicy targets to be expensive; two eels to bring one to a stop, then wait to surface and sink with shell fire. But they make excellent shields when evading escorts.

Reverie

05-11-07, 08:07 PM	#1
KeptinCranky Ace of the Deep Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Netherlands Posts: 1,050 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	Bagged my 10th whaling factory tonight I sunk my tenth whaling factory ship tonight, somehow it gives me great satisfaction to sink those, I like to give the whales something to laugh at or maybe I've read Moby Dick too often.... In honour of this event I intend to make custom conning tower emblem so now I'm looking for some good pictures to photoshop.... If anyone knows of any impressive Moby Dick images I can Photoshop please let me know Oh got my oakies too for this patrol so drinks are on me

05-11-07, 08:39 PM	#3
AG124 Sea Lord Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 1,878 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	Whale Factories in WWII Most of them were converted to carry oil during the war, just like regular oil tankers (whaling was out of the question during hostilities, as events would prove). Ironic, since some whale factories were originally oil tankers which had been converted to process whales. __________________ DOWNLOAD GWX HERE: http://www.thegreywolves.com/index.html

05-11-07, 09:42 PM	#4
Kpt. Lehmann GWX Project Director Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: The Republic of Texas Posts: 6,992 Downloads: 124 Uploads: 0	Enjoy them while you can. In version 1.04 they will not spawn nearly as actively. This over-active spawning was caused by the ship name in the roster... similar to the initial problems we had with the Pyro ammunition hauler earlier in the GWX release cycle. Sometimes these issues take some time to spot and confirm... but we shall fix'em... be vigilant against the same problem occuring again... and drive ahead. Easy tonnage, just like low realism settings, will soon bore a player anyhow. __________________ www.thegreywolves.com All you need is good men. - Heinrich Lehmann-Willenbrock

05-11-07, 08:27 PM	#2
rb4door Machinist's Mate Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: St Naz Posts: 129 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	speaking of those whale factory ships - what was their purpose in WW2? i'm assuming they arnt out there transporting sushi

05-12-07, 02:01 AM	#6
Reverie Planesman Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 195 Downloads: 51 Uploads: 0	I've found those juicy targets to be expensive; two eels to bring one to a stop, then wait to surface and sink with shell fire. But they make excellent shields when evading escorts. Reverie