Balao and difficulty

strenface · 12-23-12, 10:49 PM

Hello all! Long time since I have been here or on Silent Hunter, but I decided to get back into it for a bit.

I am in late 1942 and just received a new Balao class submarine. I have used it before, so I am quite familiar with its capabilities.

I also have never used a submarine other than the Balao class past 1943.

I just had a Tambor and really enjoyed the difficulty brought by a limited dive capability. I fear the Balao will make the game far too easy. Running TMO btw.

I recall being able to drop to 600 feet and always getting away with minimal damage. That gets boring after a while.

So what do you all think? Does the diving capabilities of the Balao make the game too easy? Or is deeper diving needed later in the war?

I saved right before docking so I can easily go back and take a refit instead, or try for a Gato.

12-23-12, 10:49 PM	#1
strenface Watch Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 20 Downloads: 23 Uploads: 0	Balao and difficulty Hello all! Long time since I have been here or on Silent Hunter, but I decided to get back into it for a bit. I am in late 1942 and just received a new Balao class submarine. I have used it before, so I am quite familiar with its capabilities. I also have never used a submarine other than the Balao class past 1943. I just had a Tambor and really enjoyed the difficulty brought by a limited dive capability. I fear the Balao will make the game far too easy. Running TMO btw. I recall being able to drop to 600 feet and always getting away with minimal damage. That gets boring after a while. So what do you all think? Does the diving capabilities of the Balao make the game too easy? Or is deeper diving needed later in the war? I saved right before docking so I can easily go back and take a refit instead, or try for a Gato. __________________ You may encounter content deemed to be offensive, indecent, or objectionable, which may or may not be identified as containing: (a) vulgarity(b)inaccuracy(c)logical fallacy. You agree to read the above solely at your own risk. This poster assumes no liability regarding direct or indirect damages whatsoever, including but not limited to: (a)personal injury(b)butthurt(c)keyboard(d)marital disruption