From VIIB to VIIC and IXB to IXC

[BasilY]

I like the B sub-types for both VII and IX boats, couldn't imagine anyone upgrading to the C sub-types. The only other sub-types I entertains VIIC/42 and IXD2.

Why would a captain in GWX or in the real war switch from a VIIB to a VIIC?

[kylania]

While the VIIC was larger than the VIIB, and therefore slower, it included several improvements including the ability to dive approx 45m deeper (250m vs 295m).

[danurve]

Taken two viic/41's to the end of the war. That could be why.

I rarely even bother with going for a XXI anymore. Don't think the game properly emulates one anyway. Type 9's have two advantages, distance and more firepower. But they are also sonar magnets.

[Sailor Steve]

The VIIC was slower, but only by half a knot. It also carried more fuel, and was more adaptable to later upgrades.

That said, I'm pretty sure captains rarely 'upgraded' to any other boat. They might go from a II to a VII, but not change within subtypes. That's a game thing.

[predavolk]

Taken two viic/41's to the end of the war. That could be why.

I rarely even bother with going for a XXI anymore. Don't think the game properly emulates one anyway. Type 9's have two advantages, distance and more firepower. But they are also sonar magnets.

The IXB is plenty upgradeable. I don't know why you'd choose a IXC other than a tiny range increase. As for a XXI, it is too uber, but it is sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo oooo much better than a IX you can't even mention them in the same sentence. The faster reloads, the lightning underwater speed, a comparable range, and fully upgraded components make it just nasty. With a rear-firing tube and a deck gun (or bigger AA gun), this would be the ULTIMATE WW2 boat. As it is, it's pretty close! :o

[timmyab]

As the war goes on the VIIC is your friend.It can crash dive faster and go deeper.The VIIB may be a slightly better hunter but I know which one I'd rather be in especially from 41 onwards.

[Red Heat]

Full agree...

[Piggy]

Personally, from a purely aesthetics point of view, I find the VII's much more appealing then the IX's. To me they just look like "the" iconic submarine, which I guess they are in reality.

Of coase their quick dive time and maneuverability come in pretty handy as well, but I prefer the VII's just for their looks, call me superficial.


:arrgh!:

Edit: Im curious why the VIIB would be considered a better hunter then the C, arent they virtually the same, other then 0.5 knot speed difference?

[Keel Basa]

Taken two viic/41's to the end of the war. That could be why.

I rarely even bother with going for a XXI anymore. Don't think the game properly emulates one anyway. Type 9's have two advantages, distance and more firepower. But they are also sonar magnets.
The IXB is plenty upgradeable. I don't know why you'd choose a IXC other than a tiny range increase. As for a XXI, it is too uber, but it is sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo oooo much better than a IX you can't even mention them in the same sentence. The faster reloads, the lightning underwater speed, a comparable range, and fully upgraded components make it just nasty. With a rear-firing tube and a deck gun (or bigger AA gun), this would be the ULTIMATE WW2 boat. As it is, it's pretty close! :o

Totally agree. How could you not go for a XXI, really?

[predavolk]

I forgot to mention that the XXI turns like a II. And it dives like a homesick dolphin. ;)

[Keel Basa]

I forgot to mention that the XXI turns like a II. And it dives like a homesick dolphin. ;)

How do homesick dolphins dive, exactly? :hmm:

[Kapt Z]

I'm pretty sure captains rarely 'upgraded' to any other boat. They might go from a II to a VII, but not change within subtypes. That's a game thing.

I agree. I normally play with realistic career length anyway so my careers rarely last more than 5-6 patrols before I am beached. I want to take my present career to about 11 patrols, but not much longer than that.