I made it to the end

meduza · 08-01-09, 03:29 PM

I'm pleased to announce that the war ended and Kaleun Heinz Hechler returned home safe and sound

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I played the entire war with three careers (DiD), with each one starting where the previous ended.

Kapitanleutnant Alfred Eder retired in Aug 1940.
Kapitanleutnant Johann Schwarz died in Feb 1943.
Kapitanleutnant Heinz Hechler survived the war.

I got so hooked up to the late war that I started another career in Dec 1944.

Rafael · 08-01-09, 03:48 PM

Congratz!

My "Kapitanleutnant" retired in 1941. At SH Commander simulate a realistic career length! I have it too. LOL.

Until now (couple of month's) I never could reach a full career. I die ...

Keep up the good work Meduza

meduza · 08-01-09, 04:03 PM

Thanks

I used to die a lot, until I changed my style, avoiding unnecessary risk and taking more care of the crew and boat. Still, I got some decent tonnage.

The first career was done with the Realistic career length turned on, then I turned it off, to see how far I could go.

Rafael · 08-01-09, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by meduza

I changed my style, avoiding unnecessary risk and taking more care of the crew and boat.

Good advise, I must avoid unnecessary risks for the future. But when I see large warships together (and I inform BdU) they say "dranblaiben" = remain and follow the warships! Attack them???

How can I (North Sea) at a depth of 30 meters survive with 8 or 10 destroyers!

It's easy for BdU to message me, but I am all alone out there ...

Brag · 08-01-09, 07:33 PM

Congratahoochies, Meduza.

nikbear · 08-01-09, 09:24 PM

Congratulations Meduza,Thats some achievement

Well done

Kptlt Thomsen · 08-01-09, 09:38 PM

Well done, Meduza! I'm still in 1940..wish me luck! LOL!

Onkel Neal · 08-01-09, 11:08 PM

Nicely done!

FIREWALL · 08-01-09, 11:38 PM

meduza · 08-02-09, 05:17 AM

Good luck, Kptlt Thomsen!

Jimbuna · 08-02-09, 06:55 AM

Congratulations Kaleun Meduza I notice you took some damage during your career....perseverance paid off

maxextz · 08-02-09, 08:32 AM

well done

i can learn from this, i have to cut out the gung ho just because i have a big gun on deck and an itchy crew.

max.......

08-02-09, 09:08 AM

What difficulty game level are you playing? I made it only one time with GWX 2 version, and it was not picnic at the end (aircrafts be damned).

meduza · 08-02-09, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

Congratulations Kaleun Meduza I notice you took some damage during your career....perseverance paid off

Most of the damage was from airplanes, only once or twice from escorts. I guess I was lucky.

Quote:

Originally Posted by maxextz

well done

i can learn from this, i have to cut out the gung ho just because i have a big gun on deck and an itchy crew.

max.......

The usual scenario from my previous careers: I'd spot a merchant, armed, but I'd say "hey, my gun is bigger than your gun!"

, and shoot the merchant. Sure, I'd sink it eventually, but not before I took some damage.
Then I'd attack a convoy and dive to escape, only to find that my hull is full of gun holes and can't sustain depth greater than, say, 100m. and the escorts would finish me off.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dimitrius07

What difficulty game level are you playing? I made it only one time with GWX 2 version, and it was not picnic at the end (aircrafts be damned).

I don't know the exact percentage, because I modified it to have 100% realism, to disable the "Return to base" option.
I have external cameras turned on (screenshots

), periscope stabilizer and WO assistance (for identification only).
Playing GWX3.

Hanomag · 08-02-09, 11:10 AM

Grats Herr Kaluen!!

I am trying for my 1st as well. But from begining to end with the same skipper DID is not easy.

And being MORE AGGRESSIVE just makes it harder...

08-01-09, 03:29 PM	#1
meduza Ace of the Deep Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: on patrol Posts: 1,035 Downloads: 40 Uploads: 0	I made it to the end I'm pleased to announce that the war ended and Kaleun Heinz Hechler returned home safe and sound . I played the entire war with three careers (DiD), with each one starting where the previous ended. Kapitanleutnant Alfred Eder retired in Aug 1940. Kapitanleutnant Johann Schwarz died in Feb 1943. Kapitanleutnant Heinz Hechler survived the war. I got so hooked up to the late war that I started another career in Dec 1944. __________________

08-01-09, 04:03 PM	#3
meduza Ace of the Deep Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: on patrol Posts: 1,035 Downloads: 40 Uploads: 0	Thanks I used to die a lot, until I changed my style, avoiding unnecessary risk and taking more care of the crew and boat. Still, I got some decent tonnage. The first career was done with the Realistic career length turned on, then I turned it off, to see how far I could go. __________________

08-01-09, 07:33 PM	#5
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nikbear Sea Lord Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Northampton,UK Posts: 1,859 Downloads: 86 Uploads: 0	Congratulations Meduza,Thats some achievementWell done __________________ 'It is not surely known when the grey wolf shall come upon the seat of the gods' Ericksmal.

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Kptlt Thomsen Bosun Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 68 Downloads: 82 Uploads: 0	Well done, Meduza! I'm still in 1940..wish me luck! LOL! __________________ GWX 3.0 ROCKS!

08-01-09, 03:48 PM	#2
Rafael Captain Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Rotterdam - The Netherlands Posts: 514 Downloads: 22 Uploads: 7	Congratz! My "Kapitanleutnant" retired in 1941. At SH Commander simulate a realistic career length! I have it too. LOL. Until now (couple of month's) I never could reach a full career. I die ... Keep up the good work Meduza

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08-02-09, 05:17 AM	#10
meduza Ace of the Deep Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: on patrol Posts: 1,035 Downloads: 40 Uploads: 0	Good luck, Kptlt Thomsen! __________________

08-02-09, 06:55 AM	#11
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,473 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Congratulations Kaleun Meduza I notice you took some damage during your career....perseverance paid off __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

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maxextz Loader Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dublin Ireland Posts: 82 Downloads: 18 Uploads: 0	well done i can learn from this, i have to cut out the gung ho just because i have a big gun on deck and an itchy crew. max.......

08-02-09, 09:08 AM	#13
Dimitrius07 Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	What difficulty game level are you playing? I made it only one time with GWX 2 version, and it was not picnic at the end (aircrafts be damned).

08-02-09, 11:10 AM	#15
Hanomag Grey Wolf Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: LI NY Posts: 964 Downloads: 13 Uploads: 0	Grats Herr Kaluen!! I am trying for my 1st as well. But from begining to end with the same skipper DID is not easy. And being *MORE AGGRESSIVE* just makes it harder... __________________ "Only if I can save first..."