Commanding the type XXI

hellR1de · 06-15-09, 09:50 AM

Hey everyone,

I'm only at my 9th patrol so far but I do enjoy the game very much. I'm in command of a type VIIB with a slowly becoming competent crew. However, I was wondering about the type XXI. Do we actually have a chance to command one for more than a single patrol, like that was the case in SH2? SH2 wasn't so bad even though it was too restrictive but I would have liked to be able to experience command of a XXI a lot more that just for an escape mission. If so, when does it become available?

One last thing. I'm having real difficulties to find convoys. During my nine patrols, I only received one radio message mentionning a convoy, which I managed to catch and score significant tonnage

. I usually run alongside coasts, where I always encounter isolated merchants or warships. Any hint would be appreciated. Thanks a bunch for everything!

Jimbuna · 06-15-09, 09:57 AM

Can't remember the exact date a XXI becomes available (at work right now) but it's a good six month or so depending on (if using SH3 Commander) whether you use historical U-boat availability dates or not.

Look at your shipping map (top left of screen) for a pretty accurate guide to the general convoy routes.

My favourite spot is 250km west of Gibraltar.

hellR1de · 06-15-09, 10:09 AM

I'm not using SH3 Commander or GWX. As for the shipping map, I'm not sure I'm following you...

Jimbuna · 06-15-09, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by hellR1de

I'm not using SH3 Commander or GWX. As for the shipping map, I'm not sure I'm following you...

Okay...if you didn't get a paper version with your game disc, go into C\Program Files\Silent Hunter and you'll see a section named 'Documentation'. It will be in there.

hellR1de · 06-15-09, 10:26 AM

Arrrgggh. Now I remember! Even though I found that map to be a nice addition to the package, I've never really looked at it carefully since I started playing ; it has stayed carefully folded in the game box. How dumb of me! Imagine all the juicy opportunities I probably missed...

Thanks a bunch bro!

hellR1de · 06-15-09, 01:05 PM

Well, so far I haven't been lucky following that either. Always encounter warships but we much prefer merchants, don't we?

06-15-09, 09:50 AM	#1
hellR1de Watch Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 22 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	Commanding the type XXI Hey everyone, I'm only at my 9th patrol so far but I do enjoy the game very much. I'm in command of a type VIIB with a slowly becoming competent crew. However, I was wondering about the type XXI. Do we actually have a chance to command one for more than a single patrol, like that was the case in SH2? SH2 wasn't so bad even though it was too restrictive but I would have liked to be able to experience command of a XXI a lot more that just for an escape mission. If so, when does it become available? One last thing. I'm having real difficulties to find convoys. During my nine patrols, I only received one radio message mentionning a convoy, which I managed to catch and score significant tonnage . I usually run alongside coasts, where I always encounter isolated merchants or warships. Any hint would be appreciated. Thanks a bunch for everything!

06-15-09, 09:57 AM	#2
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,500 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Can't remember the exact date a XXI becomes available (at work right now) but it's a good six month or so depending on (if using SH3 Commander) whether you use historical U-boat availability dates or not. Look at your shipping map (top left of screen) for a pretty accurate guide to the general convoy routes. My favourite spot is 250km west of Gibraltar. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

06-15-09, 10:09 AM	#3
hellR1de Watch Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 22 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	I'm not using SH3 Commander or GWX. As for the shipping map, I'm not sure I'm following you...

06-15-09, 10:26 AM	#5
hellR1de Watch Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 22 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	Arrrgggh. Now I remember! Even though I found that map to be a nice addition to the package, I've never really looked at it carefully since I started playing ; it has stayed carefully folded in the game box. How dumb of me! Imagine all the juicy opportunities I probably missed... Thanks a bunch bro!

06-15-09, 01:05 PM	#6
hellR1de Watch Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 22 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	Well, so far I haven't been lucky following that either. Always encounter warships but we much prefer merchants, don't we?