What is your favorit Submarine? - Page 2

Kpt. Lehmann · 12-27-07, 09:25 PM

I like the ones with "U" infront of a number.

12-27-07, 10:55 PM

I love the VIIC's, they just look like the classic WW2 u-boat that you'd imagine to be prowling the Atlantic. They just look better too, the saddle tanks give it a nice appearance

Hanomag · 12-27-07, 11:12 PM

IX b, c, d2 .... 4TW!

12-27-07, 11:24 PM

The one I don't crash into the bottom with.

d@rk51d3 · 12-27-07, 11:37 PM

U-Flak makes for a nice change too.

DS · 12-28-07, 01:52 AM

1st pick -IX/C with Weathered-58 Skin - Very good looking boat, well rounded in terms of performance (speed, diving time, endurance, etc) + more torpedoes for higher tonanage patrols (IX/B class were the highest scoring boats - on average 100K tons each).

2nd pick - VIIC/41 mod from cobalt - great looking model (love the life raft cannisters), c/41 diving depth.

TriskettheKid · 12-28-07, 02:04 AM

It depends.

I love them all.

The Type IID makes for some really fun coastal raids.

The Type VII/C is, well, awesome.

The Type IXC has the range and power to cause havoc off the US coast, or extend my patrol SW of the UK by a large amount.

The Type XXI can be fun as hell, with quick reload speed, deep diving depth, and is just amazing all around.

So....Type IID. It's small size allows it to sneak into some of the more guarded areas. Limited torp sizes, but if you line up your shots right, you won't need more than 1 torp per ship.

Enchanter · 12-28-07, 04:38 AM

Personally, if it has a German flag, a full load of torps and a target, I love her.

But I agree, there is something so wonderfully anachronistic about captaining a type IID. Sure, in the back of your mind you know BdU didn't think you had the skills to fight in a REAL war, but it is a very quaint little boat.

The VII (I captain a VIIB most of the time) is also a lovely ship. A steady speed, and a deck gun make up for a smallish (compared to the IX) torpedo capacity.

I must say though that my careers tend to follow a pattern of, start in Type II as a young Kaleun with promise (previous comment about Type II nothwithstanding!

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and upgrade to VII/B. That already is a feeling of accomplishment. After I build up enough credibility I always imagine I've been transferred to another Flotilla because I was head hunted by the Commandant. I like to think I heard the screaming match between the two Flotilla commanders as they argued over who got me.

Thats when I get my IXC boat. It's such a good feeling knowing you've earned the right to command this ship. Then, empowered by this God-Complex, you take on ships and convoys with reckless abandon, for about 3 minutes before you realise as powerful as a IXC is, it aint DD proof. Or Cruiser proof. Or Battleship proof....

I've never captained a XXI believe it or not... and I've been playing this game since it came out.

STEED · 12-28-07, 07:38 AM

IXC then IXD2

Kptlt. Neuerburg · 12-28-07, 12:09 PM

I like the VIIBs and the IXs. If I make it till '44 I'd get the XXI and have some real fun!!

02-08-08, 04:52 PM

iid multiplayer

ix for career

Marriott · 02-08-08, 04:54 PM

im primarily a VIIB and VIIC user however i might get to enjoy the IX series if i ever use one for more then a few patrols

Fenris_Wolf · 02-08-08, 06:53 PM

With self preservation and realism (in the form of GWX mod) in mind

Type VIIC, and it's late war variants with stronger pressure hulls

Kaptain Hans Wolf · 02-09-08, 06:07 PM

i just love the VIIb. i mean its fun to get all the upgrades with the VIIc, but a VIIb with an engine upgrade will do me just fine.

also love the IXC's for their long range capabilities.

and who couldent love the type II, small, has a nice feel to it. and trying to survive the war in a type II is a challenge.

ParaB · 02-09-08, 07:12 PM

VIIc. Why? Because it's the real grey wolf.

Ever since reading "Das Boot" I've been fascinated with this boat.

12-27-07, 09:25 PM	#16
Kpt. Lehmann GWX Project Director Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: The Republic of Texas Posts: 6,994 Downloads: 124 Uploads: 0	I like the ones with "U" infront of a number. __________________ www.thegreywolves.com All you need is good men. - Heinrich Lehmann-Willenbrock

12-27-07, 11:12 PM	#18
Hanomag Grey Wolf Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: LI NY Posts: 964 Downloads: 13 Uploads: 0	IX b, c, d2 .... 4TW! __________________ "Only if I can save first..."

12-28-07, 01:52 AM	#21
DS Planesman Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 185 Downloads: 94 Uploads: 0	1st pick -IX/C with Weathered-58 Skin - Very good looking boat, well rounded in terms of performance (speed, diving time, endurance, etc) + more torpedoes for higher tonanage patrols (IX/B class were the highest scoring boats - on average 100K tons each). 2nd pick - VIIC/41 mod from cobalt - great looking model (love the life raft cannisters), c/41 diving depth. __________________

12-28-07, 04:38 AM	#23
Enchanter Bosun Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: South Africa Posts: 66 Downloads: 21 Uploads: 0	Personally, if it has a German flag, a full load of torps and a target, I love her. But I agree, there is something so wonderfully anachronistic about captaining a type IID. Sure, in the back of your mind you know BdU didn't think you had the skills to fight in a REAL war, but it is a very quaint little boat. The VII (I captain a VIIB most of the time) is also a lovely ship. A steady speed, and a deck gun make up for a smallish (compared to the IX) torpedo capacity. I must say though that my careers tend to follow a pattern of, start in Type II as a young Kaleun with promise (previous comment about Type II nothwithstanding! ) and upgrade to VII/B. That already is a feeling of accomplishment. After I build up enough credibility I always imagine I've been transferred to another Flotilla because I was head hunted by the Commandant. I like to think I heard the screaming match between the two Flotilla commanders as they argued over who got me. Thats when I get my IXC boat. It's such a good feeling knowing you've earned the right to command this ship. Then, empowered by this God-Complex, you take on ships and convoys with reckless abandon, for about 3 minutes before you realise as powerful as a IXC is, it aint DD proof. Or Cruiser proof. Or Battleship proof.... I've never captained a XXI believe it or not... and I've been playing this game since it came out. __________________ Hasta la wookie...baby.

12-28-07, 07:38 AM	#24
STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	IXC then IXD2 __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!

12-27-07, 10:55 PM	#17
-SWCowboy. Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	I love the VIIC's, they just look like the classic WW2 u-boat that you'd imagine to be prowling the Atlantic. They just look better too, the saddle tanks give it a nice appearance

12-27-07, 11:24 PM	#19
Madox58 Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	The one I don't crash into the bottom with.

12-27-07, 11:37 PM	#20
d@rk51d3 Sea Lord Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Posts: 1,952 Downloads: 207 Uploads: 0	U-Flak makes for a nice change too.

12-28-07, 02:04 AM	#22
TriskettheKid Planesman Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 186 Downloads: 13 Uploads: 0	It depends. I love them all. The Type IID makes for some really fun coastal raids. The Type VII/C is, well, awesome. The Type IXC has the range and power to cause havoc off the US coast, or extend my patrol SW of the UK by a large amount. The Type XXI can be fun as hell, with quick reload speed, deep diving depth, and is just amazing all around. So....Type IID. It's small size allows it to sneak into some of the more guarded areas. Limited torp sizes, but if you line up your shots right, you won't need more than 1 torp per ship.

12-28-07, 12:09 PM	#25
Kptlt. Neuerburg Admiral Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 2,279 Downloads: 54 Uploads: 0	I like the VIIBs and the IXs. If I make it till '44 I'd get the XXI and have some real fun!! __________________ "When you're born into this world, you're given a ticket to the freak show. If you're born in America you get a front row seat." - George Carlin

02-08-08, 04:52 PM	#26
magicsub Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	meh iid multiplayer ix for career

02-08-08, 04:54 PM	#27
Marriott Torpedoman Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 113 Downloads: 19 Uploads: 0	im primarily a VIIB and VIIC user however i might get to enjoy the IX series if i ever use one for more then a few patrols

02-08-08, 06:53 PM	#28
Fenris_Wolf Sparky Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 155 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	With self preservation and realism (in the form of GWX mod) in mind Type VIIC, and it's late war variants with stronger pressure hulls __________________ NO HOOCHIE WOOCHIE - NO LIFE!

02-09-08, 06:07 PM	#29
Kaptain Hans Wolf A-ganger Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: New Zealand Posts: 75 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	i just love the VIIb. i mean its fun to get all the upgrades with the VIIc, but a VIIb with an engine upgrade will do me just fine. also love the IXC's for their long range capabilities. and who couldent love the type II, small, has a nice feel to it. and trying to survive the war in a type II is a challenge. __________________ Kaptain Hans Wolf U-48 Type VII B U Boot Flotilla Wegener 3 patrols 48.291 tonnes sunk "i do not know what weapons world war 3 will be fought with, but world war 4 will be fought with sticks and stones"

02-09-08, 07:12 PM	#30
ParaB Chief Join Date: May 2005 Location: Germany Posts: 327 Downloads: 16 Uploads: 0	VIIc. Why? Because it's the real grey wolf. Ever since reading "Das Boot" I've been fascinated with this boat.