Getting ready to start my first career

midnightrider1818 · 10-14-14, 11:38 AM

ok fellow sailers. I am gonna start my first career tonight after work. I am running grey wolves mod along with sh3 commander. I plan on starting my career in august of 1939. I have been reading and read the war does not start till sep 3 1939. Is this correct. I also read that I should not sink no ships until then. I also seen that the only boat I will have is the short range type II u boat. when will I have availbilty to other u boats. thanks fellow sailers. also if there is anything else I need to know I would love to hear it.

Merc8ninE · 10-14-14, 01:35 PM

I remember my first career in Silent Hunter III.

Keen and eager i sailed straight for the east coast of England, bumping into a small merchant on the way. I dived, lined myself up perfectly and fired a torpedo. It was great to sink my fist ship.

Then literally about an hour in game time later i received a message informing me that the war had now began.

I didnt realise it hadnt already.

Im only going by stock game but i dont think it will be long before you can upgrade to a new boat.

I want to play a grey wolves campaign but i cant even get my SHIII going on windows 7 yet.

niwo · 10-14-14, 02:32 PM

Yes, war begins with Hitler marching in to Poland on Sep 3. So every ship is neutral or friendly until then. I play lsh3 but I think it's the same in gwx when you start your career pre war: you'll get a message that war has begun and which ships are now hostile. With a type 2 boat you should aim only at the biggest ships you find and watch your diesel reserves. Normally you should get the chance for a type 7 or 9 one or two patrols later. I hope this is not too late

big game
Oh, and better use only t1 torpedoes, the type 2 is very faulty on the beginning

Aktungbby · 10-14-14, 03:01 PM

Merc8ninE!

maillemaker · 10-14-14, 03:19 PM

Welcome to SH3.

If you start in some of the other ports, you can start off with a Type VII.

I always start in Wilhelmshaven so I don't have to make the arduous route out of Kiel. Then get your butt to Lorient and a Type IX as soon as you can.

If you're lucky you can enjoy a year of deck gunning with the Type IX's big gun. With luck you can wipe out entire convoys. Once the merchies start carrying guns, though...

Steve

U-15 · 10-14-14, 04:57 PM

Germany invaded Poland on 1st September 1939

The United Kingdom Of Great Britain and Northern Ireland declared war on Germany on 3rd September.

These are historical facts that SH3/GWX3 reflect accurately

niwo · 10-14-14, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by U-15

Germany invaded Poland on 1st September 1939

The United Kingdom Of Great Britain and Northern Ireland declared war on Germany on 3rd September.

These are historical facts that SH3/GWX3 reflect accurately

Yes, sorry I messed it up O:-)

THEBERBSTER · 10-14-14, 06:39 PM

Welcome Merc8ninE

ReallyDedPoet · 10-14-14, 07:46 PM

Welcome

Jimbuna · 10-15-14, 06:18 AM

Welcome to SubSim Merc8ninE

Merc8ninE · 10-15-14, 12:17 PM

Thank you for the welcomes!

Not to hijack the thread but ive made a little post here about myself and a problem im having if anyone would be willing to help.

10-14-14, 11:38 AM	#1
midnightrider1818 Soundman Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 141 Downloads: 300 Uploads: 0	Getting ready to start my first career ok fellow sailers. I am gonna start my first career tonight after work. I am running grey wolves mod along with sh3 commander. I plan on starting my career in august of 1939. I have been reading and read the war does not start till sep 3 1939. Is this correct. I also read that I should not sink no ships until then. I also seen that the only boat I will have is the short range type II u boat. when will I have availbilty to other u boats. thanks fellow sailers. also if there is anything else I need to know I would love to hear it.

10-14-14, 02:32 PM	#3
niwo A-ganger Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: 51° 31′ N, 7° 28′ E Posts: 76 Downloads: 158 Uploads: 0	Yes, war begins with Hitler marching in to Poland on Sep 3. So every ship is neutral or friendly until then. I play lsh3 but I think it's the same in gwx when you start your career pre war: you'll get a message that war has begun and which ships are now hostile. With a type 2 boat you should aim only at the biggest ships you find and watch your diesel reserves. Normally you should get the chance for a type 7 or 9 one or two patrols later. I hope this is not too late big game Oh, and better use only t1 torpedoes, the type 2 is very faulty on the beginning __________________ My System Specs

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Merc8ninE Swabbie Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 5 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	I remember my first career in Silent Hunter III. Keen and eager i sailed straight for the east coast of England, bumping into a small merchant on the way. I dived, lined myself up perfectly and fired a torpedo. It was great to sink my fist ship. Then literally about an hour in game time later i received a message informing me that the war had now began. I didnt realise it hadnt already. Im only going by stock game but i dont think it will be long before you can upgrade to a new boat. I want to play a grey wolves campaign but i cant even get my SHIII going on windows 7 yet.

10-14-14, 03:19 PM	#5
maillemaker Sea Lord Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,639 Downloads: 75 Uploads: 0	Welcome to SH3. If you start in some of the other ports, you can start off with a Type VII. I always start in Wilhelmshaven so I don't have to make the arduous route out of Kiel. Then get your butt to Lorient and a Type IX as soon as you can. If you're lucky you can enjoy a year of deck gunning with the Type IX's big gun. With luck you can wipe out entire convoys. Once the merchies start carrying guns, though... Steve

10-14-14, 04:57 PM	#6
U-15 Soundman Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Cannock Posts: 146 Downloads: 18 Uploads: 0	Germany invaded Poland on 1st September 1939 The United Kingdom Of Great Britain and Northern Ireland declared war on Germany on 3rd September. These are historical facts that SH3/GWX3 reflect accurately

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Merc8ninE Swabbie Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 5 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	Thank you for the welcomes! Not to hijack the thread but ive made a little post here about myself and a problem im having if anyone would be willing to help.