how much renown before I go up in the world?

[She-Wolf]

I have finally got my act together - only taken me about a year realtime (though some of that I have been playing my other two most-liked games the X-series space game from Egosoft, and Oblivion). I have now completed 2 ( two!) patrols without coming home with tail between legs because I drowned a friendly or a neutral. Instead I have notched up three kills on the first patrol, and four on the second, should have been five but the beast wouldn't sink. True, they were not very big, but that means they are harder to hit. I survived being hunted by a pack, and being searchlighted and very(?) lighted at night, so I came home unscathed, with empty tubes,a whole crew and looking forward to renown, albeit of modest proportions. Well, I think I have got somewhere around 900 all told now, which I know doesn't amount to much compared to you clever folk, but it is the first rung.. however I am puzzled. I dished out some medals to my crew and then had a look at the submarines page and saw that there was a whizzier model than the IIA I have had the um, pleasure of careening around in for the last several months. This other model (IID?) had a figure of 500 renown next to it and I thought that meant I needed that much to captain it, so I clicked on it - but I find myself back in the old tub again, bless its rusty little heart. Can you tell me how a girl progresses to the next type - or is it dependent on the year and where you are based??:D

[Brag]

Hi Wolfie,

The boats are dished out by "paying" renown. Maybe your flotilla doesn't get the other type 'til later.

[HW3]

IIRC you have to double click on it, then you get a window asking if your sure, you click yes, then you get your new boat.

[3Jane]

It took me six tours to save up enough to get a IXB, moving up from a VIIB. Not sure how much a similar step would be from one of the smaller ones to a VIIB or C.

[papa_smurf]

Congrats on a successfull patrol!

U-boat types are dependant on your base and the year. Personally I would keep the bathtub (type IIA) for about 2-3 more patrols, then you should have enough renown for a type VII/B. But its upto you to decide when to get a new boat.

[kkentopanga]

I am on my 6 patrol out of Kiel 1940 with over 4000 reknown and still can't advance to another sub. Stuck with my VIIB for how long???

[papa_smurf]

I am on my 6 patrol out of Kiel 1940 with over 4000 reknown and still can't advance to another sub. Stuck with my VIIB for how long???

Its 8500 renown (I think) for a type IX/B - so a long wait, or just sink a few capital ships/aircraft carriers:arrgh!: .

[She-Wolf]

ahh, right, I shall remain patient and attempt to see 1939 out, and then see what to do, thanks all :up:

[BulSoldier]

Well i am based on Kiel and ive completed 14 patrols (if i recall corectly) and have around 4000 renown.Im still with II-A it seems i still dont have access (my flotilla doesnt have) to better boats,event D isnt avaibable.My last patrol took me near southeast England but the invasion of Norway has began and the english task force was present.I still am angry on my self for firing torpedoes and 2 of the torps didnt reach their target.Btw while observing the task force i withness a luftwaffe attack :) they sunk 1 ship and took my other pray !!:damn: :D