Auto-Convoys ??

[John III]

Good Day All! I am heavily involved with UV and have just started WitP. Have a reasonable question: How does the Auto Convoy system work? I have been playing the Japanese and am now at Jan 10th. Have turned on Auto-Convoys both at Japanese ports and conquered ports and bases that need supplies. How does the system work. I feel a little foolish for asking but would like some help. THANKS!

[CobraAus]

the auto convoy system has been broken since day 1 we do not use it - manage your own convoy's and with some (self evedent) us computer control from TF control area

apart from that if you want to try it place transports (do not leave your self short early in war) into Auto TF the AI will create ATF's for bases that you have set to be supplied by ATF's also place some escorts (DD,ASW) in with them will join TF as escorts)

A word on escorts change of mind set we always thought that you creat an Escort TF and set to follow another TF (Transports etc) to provide an escort this was wrong
what happens is if you have TF's with damaged ships - change that TF to Escort and return to port for repairs - they attempt to reach that port with out enemy contact if transports you would attach DD' or ASW to that TF if carriers you might put DD,CA's or BB into TF for escort duties or tow)

Cobra Aus

[Ron Saueracker]

Don't allow anything to be computer controlled....weird things inevitable happen if even one thing is left to the AI. Seriously, taking this to heart will serve you well and keep the forum uncluttered with questions like, "Why are my ships heading off this way?" or whatever.

[John III]

Thanks guys. I suspected trouble but decided to try it anyway. Didn't mean to place this question on the Scenario Editor area but appreciate the insight nonetheless!