Ship sunk on map but not in log...

9emini · 05-30-11, 11:25 PM

Context: I chased a couple of aux cruisers led by a Southampton-class from the Moray Firth to AN14. They were making 15kts so I got in close behind and loosed a couple of eels while targets were traveling straight. (Thought each would take at least 2 torps to sink - how wrong I was!) First eel hit rear ship while second did not. A wee while later I notice both aux cruisers are burning so conclude my second eel was also successful. To my amazement, both ships sink after a while with no further effort on my part. I get two 'ship sunk' icons on the map, but am dismayed to find only one of the cruisers is listed in the captain's log. Is it possible another u-boot took out the other cruiser? Would be an amazing coincidence (tho' I have reason to suspect another in the area thanks to a radio message I received near start of chase).

[chased light cruiser to AN12 and downed 'er with 2 torps and two cheeky deck gun firings :-) ]

On a related note: what a thrill to meet (for the first time) relatively large naval vessels with no real ability to deal with subs. Serpentining aside, the trio remained on-course throughout chase, and only fired on me if I got too close (<1500m). This following my downing of 12 swordfish (and loss of 3 flak gunners

) has helped make this my most memorable and rewarding (~55t so far) patrol ever - my first in the VIIB after the 7 IIA patrols it took to earn sufficient renown to upgrade.

Osmium Steele · 05-31-11, 07:25 AM

An unfortunate, but not uncommon occurence. I've had it both ways.

A confirmed kill in the log with no icon, and red icon with no confirmed kill.

Then, of course, there's the no icon/no kill, with lots of wailing and gnashing of teeth and a huge debris field.

Jimbuna · 05-31-11, 10:57 AM

The only time your sure to get credit is if you receive the message "She's going down".

Osmium Steele · 05-31-11, 11:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimbuna

The only time your sure to get credit is if you receive the message "She's going down".

There's a bawdy joke in there somewhere, but I refuse to stoop...

Jimbuna · 05-31-11, 11:40 AM

LOL

Hondo314 · 06-01-11, 08:47 AM

It is unfortunate, but it happens. Consider it as an element of realism. I'm sure more than one kaleun had to dive to avoid destroyers without being able to confirm the attack results, especially if they could only send one eel at a ship.

BossMark · 06-01-11, 09:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Osmium Steele

There's a bawdy joke in there somewhere, but I refuse to stoop...

Know exactly what you mean

Jimbuna · 06-01-11, 09:17 AM

Just hang onto your periscope

Raptor · 06-01-11, 01:41 PM

and then there's the anchored ships that mysteriously sink all by themselves just as you're finishing a long, slow, and dangerous submerged approach into thier harbor.

Again, red sunk icon and nothing on the killboard.

Jimbuna · 06-01-11, 01:49 PM

Weather damage...the game treats all damage the same.

BossMark · 06-02-11, 02:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimbuna

Weather damage...the game treats all damage the same.

If a ship is lost to bad weather isn't the sunken ship icon grey

Jimbuna · 06-02-11, 06:28 AM

Yes usually.

Fish In The Water · 06-02-11, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raptor

and then there's the anchored ships that mysteriously sink all by themselves just as you're finishing a long, slow, and dangerous submerged approach into thier harbor.

They probably saw you coming, got scared and scuttled the boat...

05-30-11, 11:25 PM	#1
9emini Seaman Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Aboard the Galaga Posts: 37 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Ship sunk on map but not in log... Context: I chased a couple of aux cruisers led by a Southampton-class from the Moray Firth to AN14. They were making 15kts so I got in close behind and loosed a couple of eels while targets were traveling straight. (Thought each would take at least 2 torps to sink - how wrong I was!) First eel hit rear ship while second did not. A wee while later I notice both aux cruisers are burning so conclude my second eel was also successful. To my amazement, both ships sink after a while with no further effort on my part. I get two 'ship sunk' icons on the map, but am dismayed to find only one of the cruisers is listed in the captain's log. Is it possible another u-boot took out the other cruiser? Would be an amazing coincidence (tho' I have reason to suspect another in the area thanks to a radio message I received near start of chase). [chased light cruiser to AN12 and downed 'er with 2 torps and two cheeky deck gun firings :-) ] On a related note: what a thrill to meet (for the first time) relatively large naval vessels with no real ability to deal with subs. Serpentining aside, the trio remained on-course throughout chase, and only fired on me if I got too close (<1500m). This following my downing of 12 swordfish (and loss of 3 flak gunners ) has helped make this my most memorable and rewarding (~55t so far) patrol ever - my first in the VIIB after the 7 IIA patrols it took to earn sufficient renown to upgrade. __________________ SH3 + GWX3.0 + 100% realism + restart patrol if sunk + no TC =

05-31-11, 07:25 AM	#2
Osmium Steele Ace of the Deep Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Upper midwest USA Posts: 1,101 Downloads: 22 Uploads: 0	An unfortunate, but not uncommon occurence. I've had it both ways. A confirmed kill in the log with no icon, and red icon with no confirmed kill. Then, of course, there's the no icon/no kill, with lots of wailing and gnashing of teeth and a huge debris field. __________________ In the month of July of the year 1348, between the feasts of St. Benedict and of St. Swithin, a strange thing came upon England... My U297 build thread

05-31-11, 10:57 AM	#3
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,473 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	The only time your sure to get credit is if you receive the message "She's going down". __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

05-31-11, 11:40 AM	#5
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,473 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	LOL __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

06-01-11, 08:47 AM	#6
Hondo314 Bosun Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 62 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 0	No credit for sinking ship It is unfortunate, but it happens. Consider it as an element of realism. I'm sure more than one kaleun had to dive to avoid destroyers without being able to confirm the attack results, especially if they could only send one eel at a ship.

06-01-11, 09:17 AM	#8
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,473 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Just hang onto your periscope __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

06-01-11, 01:41 PM	#9
Raptor Weps Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Pacific NW, USA Posts: 350 Downloads: 54 Uploads: 0	and then there's the anchored ships that mysteriously sink all by themselves just as you're finishing a long, slow, and dangerous submerged approach into thier harbor. Again, red sunk icon and nothing on the killboard. __________________ Raptor

06-01-11, 01:49 PM	#10
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,473 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Weather damage...the game treats all damage the same. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

06-02-11, 06:28 AM	#12
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,473 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Yes usually. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!