Proof that Folks are just now Joining the Kriegsmarine

Sophist · 08-21-16, 11:50 PM

Apparently when Dönitz first read the teleprinter message "TOTAL GERMANY" intercepted from British communications (England had declared war on Germany) he "sprang to his feet and began to pace the room in agitation. 'Damnation!' he cried, 'do I have to experience this all over again?'" Then he left the room, spending a half hour alone in his study "while his staff officers were drafting the necessary orders for transmission to the U-boats at sea." Upon his return to the room, "his officers were conscious only of his energy and determination to do what was needed" (Frank, Wolfgang. The Sea Wolves. Print, 1955. pp 25.).

I don't know what I did with my life before I played Silent Hunter III, but I sure know what I'm doing with it now. I started playing literally only a few days ago (Steam says I have a mere 15 hours in-game), but I can feel the obsession setting in.

I've been lurking these forums since I started playing and am thrilled to see what goes on here. Glad folks are still playing this gem of a sim. You can rest assured that at least one new person has joined your Kriegsmarine. I'm still fresh meat by all estimations, but I can manually aim a torpedo with some degree of accuracy if I've given enough time to do it; I'm slowly working my way up to 100% realism.

I'm currently about to set out on my 9th patrol in my first campaign (date is 13th May, 1940). No crew or subs lost as yet, but I'm sure I'll be meeting Bernard soon enough. The Battle of Britain is on the horizon.

Hoping one day to perhaps join the Doenitz Elite Flotilla once I've got a bit more experience under my belt. Until then, I'm wondering if anyone might be interested in AAR from someone who's almost totally green. I'll probably open a thread for them after my next patrol. Should be entertaining.

Anyway, thought this a good a way as any to introduce myself. Wish me luck out there.

- Sophist

Aktungbby · 08-22-16, 12:57 AM

Sophist!

u crank · 08-22-16, 04:30 AM

Welcome to SubSim Sophist.

Jimbuna · 08-22-16, 06:03 AM

Welcome to SubSim Sophist

RConch · 08-22-16, 06:44 AM

Welcome aboard and good hunting!!

Gerald · 08-22-16, 07:13 AM

Captain Coward · 08-22-16, 09:46 AM

Welcome to the Subsim club (from a fellow newbie commander)!

I'm on my 17th mission so I know the "newness" that you are experiencing. Don't let the bad weather scare you off from attacking, you will soon learn to attack in heavy fog and launching torpedoes at 325 meters. Attacking convoys is another "trial by error" experience, it gets real busy looking at the hydrophone readings and deciphering the spider web of ship location readings.

Good luck and keep us posted,
Captain Coward

HW3 · 08-23-16, 12:26 AM

Welcome Aboard!

08-21-16, 11:50 PM	#1
Sophist Swabbie Join Date: Aug 2016 Posts: 6 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Proof that Folks are just now Joining the Kriegsmarine Apparently when Dönitz first read the teleprinter message "TOTAL GERMANY" intercepted from British communications (England had declared war on Germany) he "sprang to his feet and began to pace the room in agitation. 'Damnation!' he cried, 'do I have to experience this all over again?'" Then he left the room, spending a half hour alone in his study "while his staff officers were drafting the necessary orders for transmission to the U-boats at sea." Upon his return to the room, "his officers were conscious only of his energy and determination to do what was needed" (Frank, Wolfgang. The Sea Wolves. Print, 1955. pp 25.). I don't know what I did with my life before I played Silent Hunter III, but I sure know what I'm doing with it now. I started playing literally only a few days ago (Steam says I have a mere 15 hours in-game), but I can feel the obsession setting in. I've been lurking these forums since I started playing and am thrilled to see what goes on here. Glad folks are still playing this gem of a sim. You can rest assured that at least one new person has joined your Kriegsmarine. I'm still fresh meat by all estimations, but I can manually aim a torpedo with some degree of accuracy if I've given enough time to do it; I'm slowly working my way up to 100% realism. I'm currently about to set out on my 9th patrol in my first campaign (date is 13th May, 1940). No crew or subs lost as yet, but I'm sure I'll be meeting Bernard soon enough. The Battle of Britain is on the horizon. Hoping one day to perhaps join the Doenitz Elite Flotilla once I've got a bit more experience under my belt. Until then, I'm wondering if anyone might be interested in AAR from someone who's almost totally green. I'll probably open a thread for them after my next patrol. Should be entertaining. Anyway, thought this a good a way as any to introduce myself. Wish me luck out there. - Sophist

08-22-16, 12:57 AM	#2
Aktungbby Gefallen Engel U-666 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: On a tilted, overheated, overpopulated spinning mudball on Collision course with Andromeda Galaxy Posts: 29,997 Downloads: 24 Uploads: 0	Welcome aboard! Sophist! __________________ "Only two things are infinite; The Universe and human squirrelyness?!!

08-22-16, 04:30 AM	#3
u crank Old enough to know better Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Prince Edward Island Posts: 11,744 Downloads: 136 Uploads: 0	Welcome to SubSim Sophist. __________________ “Two possibilities exist: either we are alone in the Universe or we are not. Both are equally terrifying.” ― Arthur C. Clarke

08-22-16, 06:03 AM	#4
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,500 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Welcome to SubSim Sophist __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

08-22-16, 06:44 AM	#5
RConch Captain Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: No. Virginia Posts: 619 Downloads: 518 Uploads: 0	Welcome aboard and good hunting!! __________________ "Noch und Noch" Prowling the Nord Atlantik with GWX 3.0.

08-22-16, 07:13 AM	#6
Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	Welcome to SubSim Sophist! __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

08-22-16, 09:46 AM	#7
Captain Coward Watch Join Date: Jul 2016 Posts: 16 Downloads: 49 Uploads: 0	Welcome to the Subsim club (from a fellow newbie commander)! I'm on my 17th mission so I know the "newness" that you are experiencing. Don't let the bad weather scare you off from attacking, you will soon learn to attack in heavy fog and launching torpedoes at 325 meters. Attacking convoys is another "trial by error" experience, it gets real busy looking at the hydrophone readings and deciphering the spider web of ship location readings. Good luck and keep us posted, Captain Coward

08-23-16, 12:26 AM	#8
HW3 Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Gresham Oregon Posts: 6,574 Downloads: 458 Uploads: 0	Welcome Aboard! __________________ "Some ships are designed to sink...others require our assistance." Nathan Zelk