Modding Convoys

Shahed · 09-01-06, 05:16 PM

Hi All !

Can anyone please tell me where I can find the convoy files, and how I can modify a convoy's composition (ship types, dates etc). Many thanks in advance.

bigboywooly · 09-01-06, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Shahed

Hi All !

Can anyone please tell me where I can find the convoy files, and how I can modify a convoy's composition (ship types, dates etc). Many thanks in advance.

Data\Campaigns\campaign
The convoys are in the RND layer
Open with notepad

To change\add to convoys mission ed might be the way to go

What do you have in mind Shahed ?

Shahed · 09-01-06, 07:11 PM

Hi Wooly !

Thanks for the reply.

Well I've just spent about 25 days looking for the KMS (20-22 it's in google, first link) near Malta. Bagged 4 other cargoes, 2 with the deck gun, still have 29 shells left (GW1.1).

I want to have a look in that file and see how the convoys work, because I'm convinced I'm looking in the right place but.... still no convoy. Have a look here: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show...d=1#post302430

Ok maybe 14 more days but if nothing passes through here till then, that means I don't understand how the convoys work in this game. I don't want to be limited to hunting in chokepoints.

Also I want to change the convoys a bit so that I can see bit more variety in them and perhaps mod some military convoys in as well. Ammunition freighters with some cruiser/DD/air cover through Gibraltar, for example.

I'll have a look after this patrol and report back. Got any ideas ?

Thanks for the help.

bigboywooly · 09-01-06, 07:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shahed

Hi Wooly !

Thanks for the reply.

Well I've just spent about 25 days looking for the KMS (20-22 it's in google, first link) near Malta. Bagged 4 other cargoes, 2 with the deck gun, still have 29 shells left (GW1.1).

I want to have a look in that file and see how the convoys work, because I'm convinced I'm looking in the right place but.... still no convoy. Ok maybe 14 more days but if nothing passes through here till then, that means I don't understand how the convoys work in this game. I don't want to be limited to hunting in chokepoints.

Also I want to change the convoys a bit so that I can see bit more variety in them and perhaps mod some military convoys in as well. Ammunition freighters with some cruiser/DD/air cover through Gibraltar, for example.

I'll have a look after this patrol and report back. Got any ideas ?

Thanks for the help.

:hmm: Scripting historical stuff is a nightmare - believe me I know lol

Convoy KMS leaves Firth of Clyde 22\10\42 then every 247 hours

9 mercs and 4 escorts - yes in RL should be a lot bigger,well from 43 on anyway

Let me know wher you are and the date and will give you a rough idea if its on way or gone
lol

Shahed · 09-01-06, 07:54 PM

LOL ! Ok

My date is now 10:21 Febraury 1st 1943, am in grid .. well here's a screenshot, easier.

The circles are my 20km search zones. Lines are routes I've spotted single merchants on. I should meet one if there are 3 which leave every month.

Have I a chance, soon?

bigboywooly · 09-01-06, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Shahed

LOL ! Ok

My date is now 10:21 Febraury 1st 1943, am in grid .. well here's a screenshot, easier.

The circles are my 20km search zones. Lines are routes I've spotted single merchants on. I should meet one if there are 3 which leave every month.

Have I a chance, soon?

:hmm: Ok wont give me the time on the rnd but your top 2 search circles are closest
lol
You're too low down where you are now
enough cheating :rotfl:
Be More Aggresive

Shahed · 09-02-06, 11:48 PM

Hey guys, I'm having a look at the convoy composition. Got a question, what is the heaviest cargo ? ammunition, freight ?

I guess it makes a difference because I've seen same ship types vary in tonnage in game.

Dang no sleep for me tonight I guess.

Pants · 09-03-06, 12:11 AM

Freight as in tanks i think could be the heaviest, The M4 sherman was 30 tons, The Cromwell (A27M) is 28 tons, The churchill tank is 28.5 tons

Shahed · 09-03-06, 07:48 AM

Good thinking. I'll try that.

Internal frieght, freight should be the heaviest ?

Shahed · 09-03-06, 10:42 AM

I'm attacking the convoy since last night, soemthing like 32 ships. They weigh a lot less than suaul though. Large cargo with Freight is 5k, Large tanker with frieght is 7k. I'm having a blast though, veteran DDs... have psychic powers, beware !

09-01-06, 05:16 PM	#1
Shahed Planesman Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 189 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	Modding Convoys Hi All ! Can anyone please tell me where I can find the convoy files, and how I can modify a convoy's composition (ship types, dates etc). Many thanks in advance.

09-01-06, 07:11 PM	#3
Shahed Planesman Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 189 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	Hi Wooly ! Thanks for the reply. Well I've just spent about 25 days looking for the KMS (20-22 it's in google, first link) near Malta. Bagged 4 other cargoes, 2 with the deck gun, still have 29 shells left (GW1.1). I want to have a look in that file and see how the convoys work, because I'm convinced I'm looking in the right place but.... still no convoy. Have a look here: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show...d=1#post302430 Ok maybe 14 more days but if nothing passes through here till then, that means I don't understand how the convoys work in this game. I don't want to be limited to hunting in chokepoints. Also I want to change the convoys a bit so that I can see bit more variety in them and perhaps mod some military convoys in as well. Ammunition freighters with some cruiser/DD/air cover through Gibraltar, for example. I'll have a look after this patrol and report back. Got any ideas ? Thanks for the help. Last edited by Shahed; 09-01-06 at 07:20 PM.

09-01-06, 07:54 PM	#5
Shahed Planesman Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 189 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	LOL ! Ok My date is now 10:21 Febraury 1st 1943, am in grid .. well here's a screenshot, easier. The circles are my 20km search zones. Lines are routes I've spotted single merchants on. I should meet one if there are 3 which leave every month. Have I a chance, soon? Last edited by Shahed; 09-01-06 at 07:57 PM.

09-02-06, 11:48 PM	#7
Shahed Planesman Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 189 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	Hey guys, I'm having a look at the convoy composition. Got a question, what is the heaviest cargo ? ammunition, freight ? I guess it makes a difference because I've seen same ship types vary in tonnage in game. Dang no sleep for me tonight I guess. __________________ IXC -U-126 DIE STEIGENDE SONNE, 26 PATROLS, ACTIVE. IXB -U-101 DER TEUFEL MITFAHRER, 1 PATROL, ACTIVE.

09-03-06, 12:11 AM	#8
Pants Grey Wolf Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Somewhere in the Atlantic Posts: 849 Downloads: 25 Uploads: 0	Freight as in tanks i think could be the heaviest, The M4 sherman was 30 tons, The Cromwell (A27M) is 28 tons, The churchill tank is 28.5 tons __________________ Ex GWX Dev Team member and proud GWX user

09-03-06, 07:48 AM	#9
Shahed Planesman Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 189 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	Good thinking. I'll try that. Internal frieght, freight should be the heaviest ? __________________ IXC -U-126 DIE STEIGENDE SONNE, 26 PATROLS, ACTIVE. IXB -U-101 DER TEUFEL MITFAHRER, 1 PATROL, ACTIVE.

09-03-06, 10:42 AM	#10
Shahed Planesman Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 189 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	I'm attacking the convoy since last night, soemthing like 32 ships. They weigh a lot less than suaul though. Large cargo with Freight is 5k, Large tanker with frieght is 7k. I'm having a blast though, veteran DDs... have psychic powers, beware ! __________________ IXC -U-126 DIE STEIGENDE SONNE, 26 PATROLS, ACTIVE. IXB -U-101 DER TEUFEL MITFAHRER, 1 PATROL, ACTIVE.