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Nangleator · 01-05-09, 07:54 PM

In a IX for the first time, and the American coast is starting to look doable. I have some questions, though.

Is it advisable to attempt a great circle route, or are straight lines across the map the way to go? Also, what's the most efficient speed for a IX? I experienced some bad moments when bombers spotted me and I had to dive in a VII. I've heard the IX is slower to dive. Just how scary is it when lookouts spot your IX?

My first mission (stock game) is way down Africa, near Ivory Coast. America isn't in the war yet, so I'm taking the mission and the points. But it's BORING down here.

01-05-09, 07:54 PM	#1
Nangleator Mate Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Billerica Posts: 58 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	Long missions question In a IX for the first time, and the American coast is starting to look doable. I have some questions, though. Is it advisable to attempt a great circle route, or are straight lines across the map the way to go? Also, what's the most efficient speed for a IX? I experienced some bad moments when bombers spotted me and I had to dive in a VII. I've heard the IX is slower to dive. Just how scary is it when lookouts spot your IX? My first mission (stock game) is way down Africa, near Ivory Coast. America isn't in the war yet, so I'm taking the mission and the points. But it's BORING down here.