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Originally Posted by msalama
The thing is I can't decide whether to buy me a IXB or save the lot for future upgrades like a brand-new VIIC. What would you do in my place?
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And, once a gain, the SUBSIM.COM community instantly polarises into the VII vs IX camps.
Well, I prefer the Type VII boats. My plan would be to systematically replace the crew with the highest grade ratings, NCOs and officers you can afford. I believe crew efficiency is more important than boat equipment.
I'd then hang on to that VIIB until you can "out-flak" it by purchasing a "VIIC + required turm" in one go. This comes soon enough, so I'd wait on upgrading anything else until you can get the VIIC. Once I have the VIIC, I pour all my renown into upgrading it to the best equipment renown can buy. (I don't bother with the VIIC/41.) This then lasts me until 1945 (if I can last that long), when I might consider a XXIII.