Help me choose my next boat!!! (GWX)

fastfed · 04-23-07, 04:02 PM

So I started in a type II in Kiel , in the beginning of the war, When I was ableto upgrade I got the VIIB, I know I should of gotten the C, but I got the B and upgraded it, engine,battery and sonar.. Its atleast maxed for now..

I have about 5500 renown and just got transfered to BREST, but still nothing new popping up, still just the VIIC which I don't want to get just for fuel distance..

So my question to you all, is what boat should I get next that will give me options later on in the war for upgrades??

I don't want the XXI so forget about saving for that..

What about the IXA or should I get the IXB ?? Or the VII/42 ???

I am so confused

STEED · 04-23-07, 04:08 PM

IX BOAT

melnibonian · 04-23-07, 04:20 PM

IXC or IXD2. Long patrols, far away hunting grounds and loads of torpedoes.

STEED · 04-23-07, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by melnibonian

IXC or IXD2. Long patrols, far away hunting grounds and loads of torpedoes.

And lots of room for French tarts.

Penelope_Grey · 04-23-07, 04:24 PM

IXC and IXC/40 are my boats of choice big, fully loaded, but not as clunkerous as the IXD2.

Though I am fast becoming a Type II lover.

fastfed · 04-23-07, 05:00 PM

Whats the difference between all of those? Atleast whats the main difference??

IXD?IXC?IXC/40? IXD2???

P_Funk · 04-23-07, 05:10 PM

If you want to stay with a VII and you intend on trying to survive the whole war, then you should at least take the VIIC. The thing is that the VIIB has limited upgradability while the VIIC goes all the way to the end.

I don't usually like going from the VIIB to the VIIC, but in the long run its better. Me, I don't usually last long. Either from DID or SH3 Commander retirement.

melnibonian · 04-23-07, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by fastfed

Whats the difference between all of those? Atleast whats the main difference??

IXD?IXC?IXC/40? IXD2???

IXC is a very solid U-Boat. IXD2 is a larger version of the IXC with increased range.

nikbear · 04-23-07, 05:54 PM

It all depends on what type of hunter you are,if you like the cut and thrust of convoy action then go With a type VIIC-41/42,if your more of a ambush type chap then go with a typeIXC/C40,horses for courses as they say

Telgriff · 04-23-07, 06:49 PM

IX BOAT!

Ducimus · 04-23-07, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by fastfed

Whats the difference between all of those?

In SH3 terms (as opposed to historical):

IXB = 4 forward, 2 aft, (21 torpedos total) 12,000KM @ 10 kts range,

IXC = same, except 22 torpedos and 13,450KM @ 10Kts range

IXC/40 = same as IXC unfortunatly.

All of the above dive at same speed, share same dimensions./ relatively same speeds and performace.

IXD2 = 4 forward/ 2 aft/ 24-26 torpedo's / 23,700km @ 12 kts range / slowest dive speed / fastest surface speed/ slowest underwater speed / largest dimensions.

STEED · 04-24-07, 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Ducimus

Quote:

Originally Posted by fastfed

Whats the difference between all of those?

In SH3 terms (as opposed to historical):

IXB = 4 forward, 2 aft, (21 torpedos total) 12,000KM @ 10 kts range,

IXC = same, except 22 torpedos and 13,450KM @ 10Kts range

IXC/40 = same as IXC unfortunatly.

IXB Proper lay out is 22 torps you need to correct this stock bug yourself

IXC/40 travels further at a lower surface speed (properly an economical boat)

nikbear · 04-24-07, 07:02 AM

How would one go about adding the extra torp to the IXB?:hmm:

STEED · 04-24-07, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by nikbear

How would one go about adding the extra torp to the IXB?:hmm:

[SUBMARINE_AMMO6];IXB
Type=2
Version=0
ForeTubes=4
AftTubes=2
ForeResIntern=4
ForeResExtern=5 (chang this to 6)
ForeResExtra=2
AftResIntern=2
AftResExtern=2

Your get a empty tube which you can load, I don't know how to get it pre-loaded.

Canovaro · 04-24-07, 07:29 AM

Which file?

04-23-07, 04:02 PM	#1
fastfed Grey Wolf Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 786 Downloads: 254 Uploads: 0	Help me choose my next boat!!! (GWX) So I started in a type II in Kiel , in the beginning of the war, When I was ableto upgrade I got the VIIB, I know I should of gotten the C, but I got the B and upgraded it, engine,battery and sonar.. Its atleast maxed for now.. I have about 5500 renown and just got transfered to BREST, but still nothing new popping up, still just the VIIC which I don't want to get just for fuel distance.. So my question to you all, is what boat should I get next that will give me options later on in the war for upgrades?? I don't want the XXI so forget about saving for that.. What about the IXA or should I get the IXB ?? Or the VII/42 ??? I am so confused

04-23-07, 04:08 PM	#2
STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	IX BOAT __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!

04-23-07, 04:20 PM	#3
melnibonian Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Reading UK Posts: 3,473 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	IXC or IXD2. Long patrols, far away hunting grounds and loads of torpedoes. __________________ http://www.thegreywolves.com/ http://wolvesatwar.com/ Download GWX and other goodies: http://hosted.filefront.com/melnibonian

04-23-07, 04:24 PM	#5
Penelope_Grey Sea Lord Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: UK Posts: 1,893 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	IXC and IXC/40 are my boats of choice big, fully loaded, but not as clunkerous as the IXD2. Though I am fast becoming a Type II lover. __________________ I SURVIVED THE FIRST EVER SUBSIM WEREWOLF HUNT - and... I actually won the game for the humans too!

04-23-07, 05:10 PM	#7
P_Funk Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Canada, eh? Posts: 2,537 Downloads: 129 Uploads: 0	If you want to stay with a VII and you intend on trying to survive the whole war, then you should at least take the VIIC. The thing is that the VIIB has limited upgradability while the VIIC goes all the way to the end. I don't usually like going from the VIIB to the VIIC, but in the long run its better. Me, I don't usually last long. Either from DID or SH3 Commander retirement. __________________

04-23-07, 05:00 PM	#6
fastfed Grey Wolf Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 786 Downloads: 254 Uploads: 0	Whats the difference between all of those? Atleast whats the main difference?? IXD?IXC?IXC/40? IXD2???

04-23-07, 05:54 PM	#9
nikbear Sea Lord Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Northampton,UK Posts: 1,859 Downloads: 86 Uploads: 0	It all depends on what type of hunter you are,if you like the cut and thrust of convoy action then go With a type VIIC-41/42,if your more of a ambush type chap then go with a typeIXC/C40,horses for courses as they say

04-23-07, 06:49 PM	#10
Telgriff 中国水兵 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 272 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	IX BOAT! __________________ Back into the hunt after far too long, GWX 3 Gold, SH3 Commander, DiD Rules, 27% realism and rising Intel Core2Duo 6400 GeForce 8800GTS 4 Gig DDr2

04-24-07, 07:02 AM	#13
nikbear Sea Lord Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Northampton,UK Posts: 1,859 Downloads: 86 Uploads: 0	How would one go about adding the extra torp to the IXB?:hmm:

04-24-07, 07:29 AM	#15
Canovaro Ace of the Deep Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Netherlands Posts: 1,062 Downloads: 34 Uploads: 0	Which file?