Thoughts around VIIB vs. IXB

-Dreadnought- · 02-12-06, 01:33 PM

Hello!
My career has started very well. After 4 patrols I almost hold the required renown to upgrade my loyal type VIIB into a type IXB!
ItÂ´s february in 1940. I serve in the 2. flotilla (I think) and currently operating from Wilhelmshaven...

So I wonder, should I upgrade to the type IXB as soon as possible or should I spare my renown for something else?
I remember that there was discussion around the fact that some sub models had a larger variety of conning towers and equipment which could be fitted on them.
So, what say you? Should I keep to my type VIIB or upgrade to the IXB?

The things i noted in the IXB:
Heavier surface-to-air firepower
Larger caliber deck-gun (donÂ´t know if you notice the difference)
Better range
Slightly slower submerged

Thank you!

02-12-06, 01:33 PM	#1
-Dreadnought- Sailor man Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 49 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thoughts around VIIB vs. IXB Hello! My career has started very well. After 4 patrols I almost hold the required renown to upgrade my loyal type VIIB into a type IXB! ItÂ´s february in 1940. I serve in the 2. flotilla (I think) and currently operating from Wilhelmshaven... So I wonder, should I upgrade to the type IXB as soon as possible or should I spare my renown for something else? I remember that there was discussion around the fact that some sub models had a larger variety of conning towers and equipment which could be fitted on them. So, what say you? Should I keep to my type VIIB or upgrade to the IXB? The things i noted in the IXB: Heavier surface-to-air firepower Larger caliber deck-gun (donÂ´t know if you notice the difference) Better range Slightly slower submerged Thank you! __________________ If this is the day we shall fall, then let us go down with honour, and be remembered as the lonely knights of the sea, the men who felt mercy but were unable to give it... Because that is what we are.