Evading destroyers?

hatemf90 · 04-24-09, 12:42 PM

Hi,
(Sorry if this is in the wrong place)

I just got GWX a few days ago just after I upgraded my vid card. Very happy with it but I have few questions

1) Evading destroyers is much harder here! as early as 1939, its almost impossible to escape a destroyer... their too fast and go around is circles pinging me what ever I do.. in vanilla SH3 destroyers cant ping this early in the war.

2) Where can I find other mods to install? I have GSME.

3) Where do I find in GWX the best routes for convoys and large warships, or is this known by experience?

Also how do I change my emblem after Ive chosen one already? and how do I know what number is my u-boat?!

Thanks and great mod btw.

nikbear · 04-24-09, 12:58 PM

Hi,and welcome aboard

1.Evading destroyers takes above all patience,If he already knows your there,go deep as you dare,taking into account any damage you may have sustained,and run silent

(Z) Button for silent running! Try to point away or towards the DD so as to present a small sonar signature as possible,make sure your course away has some shallow turns,never try and leave in a straight line,he will find it easier to track you that way.You could also listen to him making a run to drop ash cans,and when he does,time it so that when they start going off,you can hit 5,flank speed and gain some distance while he is temporarily deaf,cause his sonar can't hear you above the din

2 There is a list in the SH3 Mods workshop forum with links to great site's and modder's work which should cater for all you modding needs
3 On the Map screen in game,if you look top left,there are some pull down charts and one of them is a convoy route map.For BB's and stuff you will get updates about task force's during your patrol's telling you where they are hopefully giving you enough time to intercept them.....happy hunting

Brag · 04-24-09, 02:30 PM

Welcome aboard Hatem

On your sailing orders you will finfd which U-boat you're on.You may want to visit my kielman website where you will find some articles on defensive and attack tactics.

hatemf90 · 04-24-09, 04:03 PM

Thanks nikbear! I do apply these things but after 3/4 attacks, I get kind of tired and feel its hopeless, must try harder.

also great site Brag, enjoyed reading it.

Laufen zum Ziel · 04-24-09, 04:53 PM

Welcome aboard. Visit the Subsim download site to enhance your exoerience.

TarJak · 04-24-09, 05:29 PM

Go deep. Go silent and pray they go away soon.

Wien1938 · 04-30-09, 03:11 PM

Hatemf90, as far as hunting grounds, experience is the best bet. The Nortwest approaches and the lines from NI to Iceland are alway good. The Western approaches are not so good but decent hunting can be had there.

Simple tip - Don't go hunting in shallow water. I have barely escaped (with the boat trashed) when cornered by two destroyers and a corvette in <100m of water. I got royally DC'd and stopped on a underwater ridge that somehow gave me protection enough to repair and later slink off.

Emblems are changed with buying equipment.

SUMSIM.

Jimbuna · 04-30-09, 03:15 PM

Welcome aboard Wien1938

Hanomag · 04-30-09, 03:17 PM

Welcome Aboard Herr Kaluens!!!

04-24-09, 12:42 PM	#1
hatemf90 Watch Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 26 Downloads: 21 Uploads: 0	Evading destroyers? Hi, (Sorry if this is in the wrong place) I just got GWX a few days ago just after I upgraded my vid card. Very happy with it but I have few questions 1) Evading destroyers is much harder here! as early as 1939, its almost impossible to escape a destroyer... their too fast and go around is circles pinging me what ever I do.. in vanilla SH3 destroyers cant ping this early in the war. 2) Where can I find other mods to install? I have GSME. 3) Where do I find in GWX the best routes for convoys and large warships, or is this known by experience? Also how do I change my emblem after Ive chosen one already? and how do I know what number is my u-boat?! Thanks and great mod btw.

04-24-09, 12:58 PM	#2
nikbear Sea Lord Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Northampton,UK Posts: 1,859 Downloads: 86 Uploads: 0	Hi,and welcome aboard 1.Evading destroyers takes above all patience,If he already knows your there,go deep as you dare,taking into account any damage you may have sustained,and run silent(Z) Button for silent running! Try to point away or towards the DD so as to present a small sonar signature as possible,make sure your course away has some shallow turns,never try and leave in a straight line,he will find it easier to track you that way.You could also listen to him making a run to drop ash cans,and when he does,time it so that when they start going off,you can hit 5,flank speed and gain some distance while he is temporarily deaf,cause his sonar can't hear you above the din 2 There is a list in the SH3 Mods workshop forum with links to great site's and modder's work which should cater for all you modding needs 3 On the Map screen in game,if you look top left,there are some pull down charts and one of them is a convoy route map.For BB's and stuff you will get updates about task force's during your patrol's telling you where they are hopefully giving you enough time to intercept them.....happy hunting __________________ 'It is not surely known when the grey wolf shall come upon the seat of the gods' Ericksmal.

04-24-09, 02:30 PM	#3
Brag Navy Seal Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Docked on a Russian pond Posts: 7,072 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	Welcome aboard Hatem On your sailing orders you will finfd which U-boat you're on.You may want to visit my kielman website where you will find some articles on defensive and attack tactics. __________________ Espionage, adventure, suspense, are just a click away Click here to look inside Brag's book: Amazon.com: Kingmaker: Alexey Braguine: Books Order Kingmaker here: http://www.subsim.com/store.html For Tactics visit:http://www.freewebs.com/kielman/

04-24-09, 04:53 PM	#5
Laufen zum Ziel Eternal Patrol Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Hiding on the bottom Posts: 1,783 Downloads: 853 Uploads: 457	Welcome aboard. Visit the Subsim download site to enhance your exoerience. __________________ RIP Laufen zum Ziel

04-30-09, 03:11 PM	#7
Wien1938 Nub Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 4 Downloads: 12 Uploads: 0	Reply Hatemf90, as far as hunting grounds, experience is the best bet. The Nortwest approaches and the lines from NI to Iceland are alway good. The Western approaches are not so good but decent hunting can be had there. Simple tip - Don't go hunting in shallow water. I have barely escaped (with the boat trashed) when cornered by two destroyers and a corvette in <100m of water. I got royally DC'd and stopped on a underwater ridge that somehow gave me protection enough to repair and later slink off. Emblems are changed with buying equipment. SUMSIM.

04-24-09, 04:03 PM	#4
hatemf90 Watch Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 26 Downloads: 21 Uploads: 0	Thanks nikbear! I do apply these things but after 3/4 attacks, I get kind of tired and feel its hopeless, must try harder. also great site Brag, enjoyed reading it.

04-24-09, 05:29 PM	#6
TarJak Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 17,052 Downloads: 150 Uploads: 8	Go deep. Go silent and pray they go away soon.

04-30-09, 03:15 PM	#8
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,473 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Welcome aboard Wien1938 __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

04-30-09, 03:17 PM	#9
Hanomag Grey Wolf Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: LI NY Posts: 964 Downloads: 13 Uploads: 0	Welcome Aboard Herr Kaluens!!! __________________ "Only if I can save first..."