What sub to start a career??

Stratos · 08-16-06, 05:44 PM

Is realistic to start a career in a type VIIB in 1939 or shall I start in a IIA or B?? Is cause in Grey wolves mod, is annoying to sail trhough Kiel Channel and Wilhemshaven base looks good.
Thank's

HunterICX · 08-16-06, 06:56 PM

Start in the 2nd Flotilla , go do some patrols in the IIA boat U will love it

after that Upgrade to an VII-C
then u have the right gear under ur command

-Suerte-

08-16-06, 06:57 PM

Any starting sub in an available flotilla is historically correct in either supermod. The VIIb out of Wilhelmshaven is fine.

I'm sorry you don't like the Canal; I think it's one of the most fun parts of my patrols.

Stratos · 08-17-06, 03:30 AM

I like the Canal, but is boring to cross it at slow speed, yesterday I crossed all the canal at 128TC, and when I exit to open sea, unexplicablily crashed with a ship!! I have to re-start again!! Only If I can erase the ships inside the canal

Takeda Shingen · 08-17-06, 06:49 AM

I alwasy start with a VIIB out of Kiel. I just cannot stand the Type IIs.

irish1958 · 08-17-06, 07:35 PM

I like the Los Angeles Class myself

Jager · 08-18-06, 01:49 AM

With my Grey Wolves installation I started with my Type IIA, U-13, out of 1st Flotilla, Kiel. I just love the Kiel canal and my Type II but thats me. If you want more of a challenge, play with the Type II at 100% out of Kiel...boy thats so enjoyable when you hit a ship just off the eastern coast of Britain

kiwi_2005 · 08-18-06, 04:18 AM

IIA all da vay,

I start off with this boat usually your get 2 patrols sometimes 3 out of it before you can get the VIIB. The IIA is very limited, buggar all torpedos (5), no deckgun, limted range and a poxy surface speed yet its a little beast in its own respect and would have no trouble in sinking a BB or carrier if given the chance - mind you your have no torps left after you do. The IIA is the mini mina of the Uboats. Im still waiting to get my hands on a XXI, im trying to do a full career before i get her. Gotta stop starting new careers then maybe i will!

P_Funk · 08-18-06, 04:20 AM

In 39 there were few type VIIs and the IIs were the standard as the U-flotillas were not being funded very much because Hitler had a big hard on for battleships which absorbed most of the naval budget. So in 39 a II was a very likely assignment. By 40 or 41 the VII was more common and the standard. But it's all up to your choosing. If you really want no choice in the matter just join the Wolves at War and get a number and type assigned to you.

Immelman · 08-18-06, 12:01 PM

I love the Type II it has great advantages. In the time it takes to complete a patrol with a type VII you can have 3 completed with a type II. The advantage is that in the same amount of time you have a more qualified crew! Stay in a type II until the move to France then with your uber qualified crew take over a type VII. The second advantage is that you do not have the annoying commute from Germany over to Scotland and finnaly in the Atlantic. If you switch to type VII after the move to France then Deployment is a breeze you are in position before you know it!

Just my 2 cents
Hope this helps

VonHelsching · 08-18-06, 02:52 PM

I think the young but wise Kaleun will choose a Typ IIA for the start of the war in order to leardn from its disadvantages and advantages.

It will help him learn how to save fuel and spare torpedos. The young Kaleun, nevertheless should not be carried out by the fact that with the Typ II he will probably get away with easy harbor raids and easy escape from depth charges, since one day he will command a Typ IXC or even a Typ IX/D2...

08-16-06, 05:44 PM	#1
Stratos Torpedoman Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Spain Posts: 111 Downloads: 9 Uploads: 0	What sub to start a career?? Is realistic to start a career in a type VIIB in 1939 or shall I start in a IIA or B?? Is cause in Grey wolves mod, is annoying to sail trhough Kiel Channel and Wilhemshaven base looks good. Thank's

08-16-06, 06:56 PM	#2
HunterICX Rear Admiral Join Date: May 2006 Location: Malaga, España Posts: 10,750 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 0	Start in the 2nd Flotilla , go do some patrols in the IIA boat U will love it after that Upgrade to an VII-C then u have the right gear under ur command -Suerte- __________________

08-17-06, 07:35 PM	#6
irish1958 Ocean Warrior Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Carmel, Indiana Posts: 3,250 Downloads: 320 Uploads: 11	Sub I like the Los Angeles Class myself __________________ Irish1958

08-18-06, 01:49 AM	#7
Jager Loader Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Land of "Freezing my rear off" Posts: 89 Downloads: 7 Uploads: 0	With my Grey Wolves installation I started with my Type IIA, U-13, out of 1st Flotilla, Kiel. I just love the Kiel canal and my Type II but thats me. If you want more of a challenge, play with the Type II at 100% out of Kiel...boy thats so enjoyable when you hit a ship just off the eastern coast of Britain __________________

08-18-06, 04:18 AM	#8
kiwi_2005 Eternal Patrol Join Date: May 2004 Location: Aeoteroa Posts: 7,382 Downloads: 223 Uploads: 1	IIA all da vay, I start off with this boat usually your get 2 patrols sometimes 3 out of it before you can get the VIIB. The IIA is very limited, buggar all torpedos (5), no deckgun, limted range and a poxy surface speed yet its a little beast in its own respect and would have no trouble in sinking a BB or carrier if given the chance - mind you your have no torps left after you do. The IIA is the mini mina of the Uboats. Im still waiting to get my hands on a XXI, im trying to do a full career before i get her. Gotta stop starting new careers then maybe i will! __________________ RIP kiwi_2005 Those who can't laugh at themselves leave the job to others.

08-16-06, 06:57 PM	#3
Sailor Steve Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	Any starting sub in an available flotilla is historically correct in either supermod. The VIIb out of Wilhelmshaven is fine. I'm sorry you don't like the Canal; I think it's one of the most fun parts of my patrols.

08-17-06, 03:30 AM	#4
Stratos Torpedoman Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Spain Posts: 111 Downloads: 9 Uploads: 0	I like the Canal, but is boring to cross it at slow speed, yesterday I crossed all the canal at 128TC, and when I exit to open sea, unexplicablily crashed with a ship!! I have to re-start again!! Only If I can erase the ships inside the canal

08-17-06, 06:49 AM	#5
Takeda Shingen Navy Seal Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 8,643 Downloads: 19 Uploads: 0	I alwasy start with a VIIB out of Kiel. I just cannot stand the Type IIs.

08-18-06, 04:20 AM	#9
P_Funk Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Canada, eh? Posts: 2,537 Downloads: 129 Uploads: 0	In 39 there were few type VIIs and the IIs were the standard as the U-flotillas were not being funded very much because Hitler had a big hard on for battleships which absorbed most of the naval budget. So in 39 a II was a very likely assignment. By 40 or 41 the VII was more common and the standard. But it's all up to your choosing. If you really want no choice in the matter just join the Wolves at War and get a number and type assigned to you. __________________

08-18-06, 12:01 PM	#10
Immelman Sparky Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 150 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	I love the Type II it has great advantages. In the time it takes to complete a patrol with a type VII you can have 3 completed with a type II. The advantage is that in the same amount of time you have a more qualified crew! Stay in a type II until the move to France then with your uber qualified crew take over a type VII. The second advantage is that you do not have the annoying commute from Germany over to Scotland and finnaly in the Atlantic. If you switch to type VII after the move to France then Deployment is a breeze you are in position before you know it! Just my 2 cents Hope this helps __________________ Fotia kai tsekouri

08-18-06, 02:52 PM	#11
VonHelsching Ace of the Deep Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Athens, Greece Posts: 1,025 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I think the young but wise Kaleun will choose a Typ IIA for the start of the war in order to leardn from its disadvantages and advantages. It will help him learn how to save fuel and spare torpedos. The young Kaleun, nevertheless should not be carried out by the fact that with the Typ II he will probably get away with easy harbor raids and easy escape from depth charges, since one day he will command a Typ IXC or even a Typ IX/D2... __________________