Should I throw it away?

Spray · 03-01-07, 09:18 AM

Ok ive had my IXB proudly since I joined the second flotilla in the early 40's ive managed to sink quite a bit of ships with it but ill get to the qeustion at hand. Do you think it is possible to survive the rest of the career properly without upgrading to a IXC or a IXD2 etc. As in will I be able to get good tonnage and should I keep upgrading my beloved IXB or should I leave it to rust and save my presteige for another sub. I'd happily keep it for the end of my career but I think its limiting me to what bases I should operate out of. Has anyone else here ever got a sub close to the beggining and kept it to the end of the war.

STEED · 03-01-07, 09:22 AM

Not I, all my one's are

I say if you like your old IXB stay with her to the bitter end.

AVGWarhawk · 03-01-07, 09:37 AM

I would stick with it!

danurve · 03-01-07, 10:21 AM

I think as long as the upgrades such as the snorkle and other jazz are used even a VIIC can hash it out.

Jimbuna · 03-01-07, 10:29 AM

The only trade I would consider would be the IXD2 and only if I intended to hunt in the Indian Ocean and surrounding area

Spray · 03-01-07, 10:54 AM

Just saw STEEDS repaint for the IXB I think ill be holding onto it for the rest of the war it looks really good now!

Iron Budokan · 03-01-07, 11:03 AM

Don't toss the old girl aside just because she's a bit creaky, used and worn out! Stick with her, I say....

Spray · 03-01-07, 11:05 AM

Roger U-105 will stay in commision as long as my virtual captain lives... hopefully I can battle it out to the end of the war. :hmm:

Hmmm the boats real life history was somewhat unsuccesful....
http://uboat.net/boats/u105.htm

STEED · 03-01-07, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Spray

Just saw STEEDS repaint for the IXB I think ill be holding onto it for the rest of the war it looks really good now!

Hey,hey that's the spirit.

AndyW · 03-01-07, 11:47 AM

Don't worry, the enemy a/c in 1944/45 will take you away the decision anyway and scrap your boat for you. :p

Just don't be stingy with plastering your boat with all the neat RWR's (FuMB) like METOX, NAXOS, etc. that's the best life insurance.

Cheers,
AndyW

Dantenoc · 03-01-07, 09:43 PM

Better is better, so you should always upgrade.

The trick is to upgrade correctly. If your IXB is all "pimped up" right now (loaded with goodies), upgrading to a stock IXC, for example, will actualy result in a DOWNgrade since it will come with only basic gear and not all the cool optional things. You should upgrade only when you have enough renown to afford the new ship PLUS all the upgrades that will bring it up to par with your current boat´s upgrades.

Ducimus · 03-01-07, 09:51 PM

The only reason to change up to an IXC is if you feel the little bit extra fuel it has would help you.

The only reason to change up to an IXD2, is if you plan on going to the indian ocean.

High Voltage · 03-01-07, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Iron Budokan

Don't toss the old girl aside just because she's a bit creaky, used and worn out! Stick with her, I say....

Are you talkin about my wife????

Don't make me go all Chuck Norris on your ASS!!!

03-01-07, 09:18 AM	#1
Spray Planesman Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 182 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	Should I throw it away? Ok ive had my IXB proudly since I joined the second flotilla in the early 40's ive managed to sink quite a bit of ships with it but ill get to the qeustion at hand. Do you think it is possible to survive the rest of the career properly without upgrading to a IXC or a IXD2 etc. As in will I be able to get good tonnage and should I keep upgrading my beloved IXB or should I leave it to rust and save my presteige for another sub. I'd happily keep it for the end of my career but I think its limiting me to what bases I should operate out of. Has anyone else here ever got a sub close to the beggining and kept it to the end of the war.

03-01-07, 09:22 AM	#2
STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	Not I, all my one's are I say if you like your old IXB stay with her to the bitter end. __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!

03-01-07, 09:37 AM	#3
AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 28,254 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	I would stick with it! __________________ “You're painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture.” ― Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road

03-01-07, 10:21 AM	#4
danurve The Old Man Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Syracuse, NY Posts: 1,481 Downloads: 22 Uploads: 3	I think as long as the upgrades such as the snorkle and other jazz are used even a VIIC can hash it out. __________________

03-01-07, 10:29 AM	#5
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,500 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	The only trade I would consider would be the IXD2 and only if I intended to hunt in the Indian Ocean and surrounding area __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

03-01-07, 10:54 AM	#6
Spray Planesman Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 182 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	Just saw STEEDS repaint for the IXB I think ill be holding onto it for the rest of the war it looks really good now!

03-01-07, 11:03 AM	#7
Iron Budokan Sea Lord Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 1,778 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	Don't toss the old girl aside just because she's a bit creaky, used and worn out! Stick with her, I say.... __________________ "You will take on England wherever you find her ships, and you will break her power at sea." --Iron Coffins, Herbert A. Werner http://kennethmarkhoover.com

03-01-07, 11:05 AM	#8
Spray Planesman Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 182 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	Roger U-105 will stay in commision as long as my virtual captain lives... hopefully I can battle it out to the end of the war. :hmm: Hmmm the boats real life history was somewhat unsuccesful.... http://uboat.net/boats/u105.htm

03-01-07, 11:47 AM	#10
AndyW Electrician's Mate Join Date: May 2005 Location: Germany Posts: 133 Downloads: 66 Uploads: 0	Don't worry, the enemy a/c in 1944/45 will take you away the decision anyway and scrap your boat for you. :p Just don't be stingy with plastering your boat with all the neat RWR's (FuMB) like METOX, NAXOS, etc. that's the best life insurance. Cheers, AndyW __________________ currently U-200 (Type IXD2) Ltn.z.See Schonder, 2nd patrol (July 1943) [SH3 1.4b + GWX 2.1 @ 90% realism + U-Jagdtools + LRT + Seadbed Repair, DiD] TOTAL: 11 careers, 47 patrols, 1,033 days at sea, 633,585 tons sunk

03-01-07, 09:43 PM	#11
Dantenoc Captain Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ensenada, B.C., Mexico Posts: 504 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Better is better, so you should always upgrade. The trick is to upgrade correctly. If your IXB is all "pimped up" right now (loaded with goodies), upgrading to a stock IXC, for example, will actualy result in a DOWNgrade since it will come with only basic gear and not all the cool optional things. You should upgrade only when you have enough renown to afford the new ship PLUS all the upgrades that will bring it up to par with your current boat´s upgrades. __________________ Going to U-boot school : http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=88922 http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=90234 http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=88961 http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=97682

03-01-07, 09:51 PM	#12
Ducimus Rear Admiral Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 12,987 Downloads: 67 Uploads: 2	The only reason to change up to an IXC is if you feel the little bit extra fuel it has would help you. The only reason to change up to an IXD2, is if you plan on going to the indian ocean.