Successful return... in Davy Jones' Locker

Tachyon · 11-24-08, 01:06 PM

So, it's early in the war..and on my 2nd patrol, I take out my brand new Type II-C to go raid Dover.

Along the way I snag some lone merchants, nothing special. Finally I penetrate Dover and sink a Supply ship.

On my way back via the Kiel Canal, I did the "Kiel Inbound" course plot by the navigator. Decided to fast forward the time. After 34 minutes, "U-boat destroyed by collision" . Apparently, my sub got beached. What gives?!? I thought the automated Canal route was flawless, in fact on my first patrol it didn't happen to me.

Running GWX 2.1 with the OLCE mod and the seabed repair mod.

papa_smurf · 11-24-08, 03:29 PM

Not sure really:hmm:. Never has happened to me, and i've been through the Kiel canal many times, and always use TC.

Or you could of "accidently" let Bernard plot the course for you..............

bookworm_020 · 11-24-08, 05:24 PM

Or Bernard thought he saw his mother on shore!

msalama · 11-24-08, 11:35 PM

Happened to me once as well. I now double-check all the waypoints and adjust manually when they're too close to the shore in my judgement...

Jimbuna · 11-25-08, 02:19 PM

When your close to the starting waypoint, zoom in and ensure you don't click on the icon until you are precisely on the marker.

Sailor Steve · 11-25-08, 03:07 PM

I never use the 'Kiel' buttons. I lay out my own waypoints, and use TC, and never crash. It takes a little longer, but it also forces me to slow down every once-in-a-while and enjoy the view.

11-24-08, 01:06 PM	#1
Tachyon Captain Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: India Posts: 514 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Successful return... in Davy Jones' Locker So, it's early in the war..and on my 2nd patrol, I take out my brand new Type II-C to go raid Dover. Along the way I snag some lone merchants, nothing special. Finally I penetrate Dover and sink a Supply ship. On my way back via the Kiel Canal, I did the "Kiel Inbound" course plot by the navigator. Decided to fast forward the time. After 34 minutes, "U-boat destroyed by collision" . Apparently, my sub got beached. What gives?!? I thought the automated Canal route was flawless, in fact on my first patrol it didn't happen to me. Running GWX 2.1 with the OLCE mod and the seabed repair mod. __________________ My propellor is faster than yours!!! Last edited by Tachyon; 11-24-08 at 01:16 PM.

11-24-08, 03:29 PM	#2
papa_smurf Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: High Peak, Derbyshire Posts: 2,851 Downloads: 33 Uploads: 0	Not sure really:hmm:. Never has happened to me, and i've been through the Kiel canal many times, and always use TC. Or you could of "accidently" let Bernard plot the course for you.............. __________________

11-24-08, 05:24 PM	#3
bookworm_020 Navy Seal Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sinking ships off the Australian coast Posts: 5,966 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Or Bernard thought he saw his mother on shore! __________________ "There is always one person in any organization who knows whats going on, That person must be fired"

11-25-08, 02:19 PM	#5
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,473 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	When your close to the starting waypoint, zoom in and ensure you don't click on the icon until you are precisely on the marker. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

11-25-08, 03:07 PM	#6
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	I never use the 'Kiel' buttons. I lay out my own waypoints, and use TC, and never crash. It takes a little longer, but it also forces me to slow down every once-in-a-while and enjoy the view. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

11-24-08, 11:35 PM	#4
msalama Samurai Navy Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: In an octopus's garden Posts: 565 Downloads: 99 Uploads: 0	Happened to me once as well. I now double-check all the waypoints and adjust manually when they're too close to the shore in my judgement...