Originally Posted by Miltiades (Post 1728889)

What do you mean? the IXB comes before the VIIC.
Oct/Nov 1939 if I remember correctly.

Originally Posted by Herr-Berbunch (Post 1728964)

Oops, my mistake. Not even the C, just the VIIB for me. (I haven't played in a while)

In GWX (Table 14 of the GWX manual) it's available from Dec 1940 at Lorient. Although Table 15 immediately below says '39.

I always start from Wilhelmshaven on a VIIB, and transfer to Lorient but I usually spend my renown on other things. And die. Or surrender. :arrgh!:

Originally Posted by gord96 (Post 1729042)

truth be told, I like the type VIIB as well. if anything I will upgrade to a VIIC/41 or something. but I always keep my VIIB as long as I can.:yeah:

Originally Posted by Miltiades (Post 1729103)

Isn't the VIIC better than the VIIB?

Originally Posted by JazzJR (Post 1729113)

Well they are almost the same :03:

Originally Posted by Miltiades (Post 1729124)

I will test that out tonight. :)

Originally Posted by BogdaNz (Post 1729253)

Quote:Type VIIC differed from the VIIB only in the addition of an active sonar and a few minor mechanical improvements, making it 2 feet longer and 8 tons heavier.

Originally Posted by Sailor Steve (Post 1729286)

I currently have three careers going, all in September 1939. One in a Type II from 1st Flotilla, Kiel, one in a Type IX, 2nd Flotilla, Wilhelmshave, and the third in a Type VII, 7th Flotilla, Kiel. Best of all worlds.

Originally Posted by Miltiades (Post 1729292)

How did you get 7500 renown before 1940?:o

Originally Posted by gord96 (Post 1729042)

truth be told, I like the type VIIB as well. if anything I will upgrade to a VIIC/41 or something. but I always keep my VIIB as long as I can.:yeah:

Originally Posted by Miltiades (Post 1729103)

Isn't the VIIC better than the VIIB?

Originally Posted by gord96 (Post 1729333)

My favorite boat is the type II/D. :up:

Originally Posted by Obltn Strand (Post 1729339)

I start all my carees with IID. At least few patrols in every career with ol' dugout.

And fundamental difference between VIIB and C is fuel. C has more in it.

Originally Posted by jimbuna (Post 1732501)

I believe what is most important is that people have the boat of their choice.

Originally Posted by Sailor Steve (Post 1729304)

You mean for the IX? I didn't. I just edited SH3 Commander so it was an option in August '39.

Originally Posted by GoDeep (Post 1732528)

Oh, I agree. I would choose a boat with some resistance to depth charges, capable of doing 25 knots submerged, stealth, homing torpedoes...guess I'm playing the wrong era.... ;)

That being said, I think it all depend on the style of play you like. If you prefer long, ocean going patrols, incredible range and good striking power, you go for a Type IX.
If you like to get up close and personal with convoys, like a degree of stealth and undetectability, you go for the Type VII. I think they're both good boats, but they do require a different approach. Of course, as the war goes on and the Allies get more ASW capabilities, I'd prefer to be in a Type VII for the faster diving times.

Originally Posted by GoDeep (Post 1732528)

That being said, I think it all depend on the style of play you like. If you prefer long, ocean going patrols, incredible range and good striking power, you go for a Type IX.
If you like to get up close and personal with convoys, like a degree of stealth and undetectability, you go for the Type VII. I think they're both good boats, but they do require a different approach. Of course, as the war goes on and the Allies get more ASW capabilities, I'd prefer to be in a Type VII for the faster diving times.