pre-war starts

joegrundman · 07-26-07, 11:57 PM

is it possible to change the start date to, say, august 1939?

emtmedic005 · 07-27-07, 12:50 AM

That would open up a whole new element to the game, if you can start ealier even a few weeks, then you can find a nicely filled port in the UK, and cruise right in and just wait for the war to start then go torpedo happy on the brits

bookworm_020 · 07-27-07, 12:54 AM

It would be nice to cruise into Scapa Flow before the war without being shot at, wait for decliaation of war and then start sinking the british navy!

07-27-07, 06:29 AM

I asked this same question about a year ago. I thought it to be a great idea because it would allow one to be on station in the Atlantic prior to Sept. 3, 1939.

The response I received at that time indicated that each and every beginning date in the entire SH3 program would need to be changed to reflect an earlier start date, say August 1, 1939. This was apparently considered to be too big a process for its value.

I thought it to be a great idea and would like to see it implemented.

joegrundman · 07-27-07, 07:28 AM

if it was to be a lot of work, then maybe the rewards aren't worth it, sadly

Mush Martin · 07-27-07, 07:47 AM

you must remember that what you are talking about in august is
only being able to pre position earlier prior to the wars start date
so as to be in good position at the onset and you dont have
to do much to achieve that ive done it

you have to make your sub available for your chosen date and
you have to make a flotilla month for august in the flotilla of
your choice and obviously change the flotilla entry date.

presto your through the channel with a week or two to spare.
M

Cheapskate · 07-27-07, 07:55 AM

WAC also starts out in August '39.

Just enough time now to get out to Danzig to assist with ( or just observe) the action when it all kicks off.

Great stuff HS* .... always used to miss out before version 2.15!

* Except for the minefields being active?.....must've surprised the Captain of the Koenigsberg (who was taking avoiding action from about 3 miles away), hit one, and was last seen disappearing beneath the surface. :rotfl:

ReM · 07-27-07, 08:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by emtmedic005

That would open up a whole new element to the game, if you can start ealier even a few weeks, then you can find a nicely filled port in the UK, and cruise right in and just wait for the war to start then go torpedo happy on the brits

Start a career in Wilhelmshaven, and dash right though the channel at full speed.....you should be able to make it to Portsmouth right from the beginning of the war...as soon as hostilities begin, Hood is waiting there...it will give you some nice tonnage to jumpstart your career!

Jimbuna · 07-27-07, 09:25 AM

The easiest way is how explained by MM

....But remember, if you sail into a port no-one, not even ships (if they are even scripted for appearance that early) are going to give you a second look

Not very realistic IMO

07-26-07, 11:57 PM	#1
joegrundman Ocean Warrior Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 2,689 Downloads: 34 Uploads: 0	pre-war starts is it possible to change the start date to, say, august 1939? __________________ "Enemy submarines are to be called U-Boats. The term submarine is to be reserved for Allied under water vessels. U-Boats are those dastardly villains who sink our ships, while submarines are those gallant and noble craft which sink theirs." Winston Churchill

07-27-07, 12:54 AM	#3
bookworm_020 Navy Seal Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sinking ships off the Australian coast Posts: 5,966 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	It would be nice to cruise into Scapa Flow before the war without being shot at, wait for decliaation of war and then start sinking the british navy! __________________ "There is always one person in any organization who knows whats going on, That person must be fired"

07-27-07, 06:29 AM	#4
von Zelda Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	Change Start Date? I asked this same question about a year ago. I thought it to be a great idea because it would allow one to be on station in the Atlantic prior to Sept. 3, 1939. The response I received at that time indicated that each and every beginning date in the entire SH3 program would need to be changed to reflect an earlier start date, say August 1, 1939. This was apparently considered to be too big a process for its value. I thought it to be a great idea and would like to see it implemented.

07-27-07, 07:28 AM	#5
joegrundman Ocean Warrior Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 2,689 Downloads: 34 Uploads: 0	if it was to be a lot of work, then maybe the rewards aren't worth it, sadly __________________ "Enemy submarines are to be called U-Boats. The term submarine is to be reserved for Allied under water vessels. U-Boats are those dastardly villains who sink our ships, while submarines are those gallant and noble craft which sink theirs." Winston Churchill

07-27-07, 07:47 AM	#6
Mush Martin Eternal Patrol Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 4,398 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	you must remember that what you are talking about in august is only being able to pre position earlier prior to the wars start date so as to be in good position at the onset and you dont have to do much to achieve that ive done it you have to make your sub available for your chosen date and you have to make a flotilla month for august in the flotilla of your choice and obviously change the flotilla entry date. presto your through the channel with a week or two to spare. M __________________ RIP Mush Tutorial

07-27-07, 12:50 AM	#2
emtmedic005 Weps Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: North Andover, MA Posts: 361 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	That would open up a whole new element to the game, if you can start ealier even a few weeks, then you can find a nicely filled port in the UK, and cruise right in and just wait for the war to start then go torpedo happy on the brits

07-27-07, 07:55 AM	#7
Cheapskate XO Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Darkest Essex Posts: 403 Downloads: 47 Uploads: 0	WAC also starts out in August '39. Just enough time now to get out to Danzig to assist with ( or just observe) the action when it all kicks off. Great stuff HS* .... always used to miss out before version 2.15! * Except for the minefields being active?.....must've surprised the Captain of the Koenigsberg (who was taking avoiding action from about 3 miles away), hit one, and was last seen disappearing beneath the surface. :rotfl: Last edited by Cheapskate; 07-27-07 at 08:16 AM.

07-27-07, 09:25 AM	#9
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,506 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	The easiest way is how explained by MM ....But remember, if you sail into a port no-one, not even ships (if they are even scripted for appearance that early) are going to give you a second look Not very realistic IMO __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!