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Originally Posted by Tucker
So it seems like every campaign I have, after my initial boat, every single new command is for the lead boat in whatever class it is. Is this normal or have I run into some kinda bug with the naming algorithm.
So for example in my current campaign, I started in Manila in 1941 with an S Class boat. That one was a randomly assigned S Class boat, S-36. Then in May of 1943 I’m given the command of USS Gar, the lead boat in her subclass. Then in January of 44, I’m given command of USS Gato, the lead boat in her class. After that in July I’m given the command of USS Balao also the lead boat of her class. And then finally I’m playing with RFB so I’m given command of USS Tench, the lead boat of the Tench class. In February of 45. Is this normal?
I’ve been given the lead boat of every class/subclass even when I’m getting the command months or even years after they have been commissioned and there are newer commissioned boats of the same class available. Like I would understand this if I was given USS Gato in early-mid 42, and then Balao in mid 43 not 1944. They had newly commissioned Gatos and Balaos that needed captains not the lead boats. And this seems to happen with every play through so I don’t think it’s a one time fluke.
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This might also happen if you had very successful careers in your previous boats, such that the first time you are eligible, the class-name boat is also the first available. I find that if I don't become a tonnage hog but assume normal actions as a real skipper might, my tonnage becomes less, I don't get the new boats so soon, and the names vary considerably.
Just another theory! Good hunting.