[Dogfish40]

Originally Posted by razark

Well, if the skipper of a Porpoise or Sargo is given a desk job or a new Gato, someone would be taking command of the old boat. Just like when I give up my boat for the shiny new Gato, they're not going to scrap my old boat right there at Pearl. So, there should be some old boats being passed on to other captains. (At least until it's time for the old boats to be sent to training duty.)


As for the "choice", I suppose it really comes down to a "rule of fun". I like to work my way up from the older boats. It gives a sense of progress that the medals don't. I suppose that if someone could make the refits work properly, it might suffice, but for now it seems the only progression is from one boat to a newer one.

Also, sometimes I might want to stick with my old boat for a bit longer. If I turn down the first chance to get a new boat, how long will it be until I'm offered another new boat? I'd like to see it set up so that if I choose not to take the new one, I can choose to do so after each subsequent patrol, instead of waiting for the insane upgrade logic to offer it to me.

Yes,
I refused a new boat on my last computer's campaign. I went to Java then Freemantle all the while racking up more and more points...but never got offered another boat. So I went through the next two patrols with no promotions or "new boats", no boat upgrades and frankly I started to regret not taking the Gato, but I wanted to stay in the south pacific theatre. On this campaign I took the Gato when it was offered on the third patrol. So I guess as far as "choice" goes, there is somewhat. Yeah, it also seems like an awful long time to get any boat upgrades. By the time they cut down my conning tower, or give me radar I'm already accustomed to the current equipment. (Listen to me...I sound like a skipper griping at some bar in Honolulu )
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