Wolfpacks?

siber · 10-10-07, 04:54 PM

GWX, October 1940.

As I'm sailing about the BF grid, a convoy is reported with four submarines marked pursuing it. Is this a wolfpack in the making? U99 changes course to intercept and sights the convoy escorts at dusk. A brief dip under the waves allows the hydrophone operator to confirm that this is indeed the large convoy we were looking for...

But, should I hang about for the other subs? Are wolfpacks simulated in GWX? I mean, why bother programming them to appear on the map if they don't really exist? I'd hate to squander a perfect opportunity (and halfway decent weather) for a night attack waiting for subs that aren't going to turn up. But if they do, will they draw off some of the escorts?

Comments please? What should I do?

anthony210 · 10-10-07, 04:59 PM

They wont turn up. GWX messages are mostly for immersion and dont really mean anything.

bigboywooly · 10-10-07, 05:08 PM

Historical messages are for immersion yes
Map contacts are generated by the game

There is a chance the wolfpack will be sunk as they are surfaced - game limitation ATM, is currently being worked on
You may approach the convoy and find ships on fire or the escorts missing as behind dealing with the subs

The choice is yours

Capt. Shark Bait · 10-10-07, 06:28 PM

it would be great to take part in a running gauntlet like that with a pack

dcb · 10-11-07, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by bigboywooly

There is a chance the wolfpack will be sunk as they are surfaced - game limitation ATM, is currently being worked on

(underscore belongs to me)

Great news.

Hakahura · 10-11-07, 06:42 AM

Go for it, get stuck in. Oh and er.....

BE MORE AGGRESIVE!

melnibonian · 10-11-07, 06:47 AM

Press the Attack

siber · 10-11-07, 08:11 AM

For clarity, the subs are shown on the map, not in a message... but I'm first to arrive, so I'll attack in the night, and hopefully cause an emergency turn or something, giving the others change to catch up. Only got 5 torps left, (3 in tubes, 2 in storage but the sea's been too rough to transfer them) so perhaps this will be my last attack anyway.

And yes, BdU, I am trying to "Be more aggressive." Why do you think i joined up; to cruise around in all this foul North Atlantic weather for fun?

andylegate · 10-11-07, 09:10 AM

Quote:

The choice is yours

But remember: choose wisely! :rotfl:

10-10-07, 04:54 PM	#1
siber Planesman Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Salford, Manchester, UK Posts: 182 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	Wolfpacks? GWX, October 1940. As I'm sailing about the BF grid, a convoy is reported with four submarines marked pursuing it. Is this a wolfpack in the making? U99 changes course to intercept and sights the convoy escorts at dusk. A brief dip under the waves allows the hydrophone operator to confirm that this is indeed the large convoy we were looking for... But, should I hang about for the other subs? Are wolfpacks simulated in GWX? I mean, why bother programming them to appear on the map if they don't really exist? I'd hate to squander a perfect opportunity (and halfway decent weather) for a night attack waiting for subs that aren't going to turn up. But if they do, will they draw off some of the escorts? Comments please? What should I do? __________________ Using GWX 3.0 at 100% realism, OLC's 'Ubermod' & Torpdamagefinal

10-10-07, 05:08 PM	#3
bigboywooly Rear Admiral Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Swindon, England Posts: 10,151 Downloads: 35 Uploads: 0	Historical messages are for immersion yes Map contacts are generated by the game There is a chance the wolfpack will be sunk as they are surfaced - game limitation ATM, is currently being worked on You may approach the convoy and find ships on fire or the escorts missing as behind dealing with the subs The choice is yours __________________ My mediafire page http://www.mediafire.com/?11eoq19bq9r41

10-10-07, 06:28 PM	#4
Capt. Shark Bait Ace of the Deep Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: in a convergance zone Posts: 1,186 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	it would be great to take part in a running gauntlet like that with a pack __________________ Leiser und tödlicher edler Ritter der Tiefe Corsair Vengeance M70; ASUS Crosshair V Formula-Z; FX 8350; Asus 7870; Samsung SyncMaster 2243SWX; coolmax CUG950B 950w psu; 8GB Kingston HyperX DDR3; Corsair M4 SSD 128GB, WD 1TB; x18 DVR212D; 7SP1

10-11-07, 06:42 AM	#6
Hakahura Grey Wolf Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Posts: 785 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Go for it, get stuck in. Oh and er..... BE MORE AGGRESIVE! __________________ Sir Humphey Appleby, GCB, KBE, MVO and MA. Britain's Greatest Orator, well bar that Churchill fellow.

10-11-07, 06:47 AM	#7
melnibonian Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Reading UK Posts: 3,473 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	Press the Attack __________________ http://www.thegreywolves.com/ http://wolvesatwar.com/ Download GWX and other goodies: http://hosted.filefront.com/melnibonian

10-10-07, 04:59 PM	#2
anthony210 Watch Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 22 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	They wont turn up. GWX messages are mostly for immersion and dont really mean anything.

10-11-07, 08:11 AM	#8
siber Planesman Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Salford, Manchester, UK Posts: 182 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	For clarity, the subs are shown on the map, not in a message... but I'm first to arrive, so I'll attack in the night, and hopefully cause an emergency turn or something, giving the others change to catch up. Only got 5 torps left, (3 in tubes, 2 in storage but the sea's been too rough to transfer them) so perhaps this will be my last attack anyway. And yes, BdU, I am trying to "Be more aggressive." Why do you think i joined up; to cruise around in all this foul North Atlantic weather for fun? __________________ Using GWX 3.0 at 100% realism, OLC's 'Ubermod' & Torpdamagefinal