Quote:
|
Originally Posted by joegrundman
If I want to start with the VIIC i have to pay the 7500 reknown, which is too much, given my starting reknown of 500
|
The VIIC costs 3000 renown. I'm guessing that is a IXB you are pricing which do cost 7500 but the IX's get cheaper every year.
Also, if you want a higher starting renown, all you need to do is complete 2 or 3 exercises in Naval Academy with your profile and you will then start with 1500. I did Navigation, deck gunnery, and flak gunnery.
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by Tobus
I like both boats, but think the differences between VIIb and VIIc are trivial. If you start your career with a II, go to a VIIc instead of a VIIb. If you start your career with a VIIb, try to survive until the VIIc/41 comes available. It's the same as a normal VIIc, but can safely dive to 300 meters (undamaged boat), a depth you'll need from the end of 1942.
|
You'll only get that diving depth if you use SH3 commander by the way. Because in game, the VIIC/41 is just a clone of the standard VIIC. Might I recommend Cobalts VIIC/41 player sub?
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by MENTAT
IIA is a junk. it has an extremely low range and torpedo load. and with that suplement, it will be pain i the ass to upgrade to a VIIC. No deck gun and with 5 torpedoes, i hardly manage to sink more than 1 ships. And if i am lucky, i will manage 2 ships. Usually, you are out of juice before you spend all your torpedoes so i often find myself returning to base with spare torpedoes.
|
I will not have people dissing the Type II's! LOL Oh, you forgot that its slow onthe surface without the engine enhancement.:rotfl:
My older brother started a career in a IIA when he got GWX, I thought he was nuts! Due to all the reasons you list there. However, GWX affords 3 reloads for the type II's
What you do manage to sink in a Type II is just that, very very precious.
The IIA are not great at all, but lets take a look at the IID.
What advantages..
Fastest Crash Dive of all.
Has enough fuel to go from Kiel to the North Atlantic, and back.
Try pinging and depthcharging that!
Can harbour raid.
Dives pretty deep as well, can safely reach about 180m before you get probs.
Turns on a whim! Extremely agile surfaced and submerged.
Can be kitted with some essential gear to aid survival, like Radar detectors.
IMO the type II is seriously underestimated! The IIA is not great, far from it, but the IID deserves a bit of adulation.