sevens or nines

[Bakkels]

Well I use both. Most of my careers I too play in the second flotilla. I usually start with a VIIB, get a VIIC as soon as it's available, and in early '42 I get a IXc. Because in january, operation Drumbeat / Paukenschlag starts (attacking merchants and convoys off the US east coast).

I like both ships. The type VII dives quicker and is overall more manoeuvreable. It's also harder to spot for enemy sonar.
The IXc takes considerable more time to dive, and is less agile, but it is faster, has longer range and (for me the biggest advantage) it has a lot more torpedoes.

They're both very fine ships. I don't really have a favorite actually.

[Fish In The Water]

Originally Posted by Bakkels

The type VII dives quicker and is overall more manoeuvreable. It's also harder to spot for enemy sonar.

It probably comes down to individual playing style, but for me I prefer the 7's for the same reasons as quoted above.

[Jimbuna]

Ask ten people and receive ten different answers.

I prefer the Type IX for range and eel quantities mainly but in 45 Irevert to the XXIII (2 eels and no reloads) for the added challenge.

[sharkbit]

I don't think I really have a favorite as well.

I play both. I have multiple careers in the different flotilas so I play a combination of VII's and IX's,and even a II in the Black Sea where you have to make every shot count with only 5 eels.

Both have their advantages and disadvantages. The IX's with their load out and long range make for some long patrols, but the VII's are pretty manuverable and dive quickly.

I just started back into SH3 with a VII in the Med after some time playing SH4. I sure miss having 24 torpedoes available in a Fleet Boat (and a ice cream maker too ).

[thebigJ_A]

Originally Posted by jimbuna

Ask ten people and receive ten different answers.

I prefer the Type IX for range and eel quantities mainly but in 45 Irevert to the XXIII (2 eels and no reloads) for the added challenge.

That's what I was hoping for! I'm trying to assimilate () as much knowledge from the grognards as I can.

Did I read that right, the XXIII? I didn't even realize that was in the game. I thought the XXI was the last.

[Fish In The Water]

Originally Posted by thebigJ_A

Did I read that right, the XXIII? I didn't even realize that was in the game. I thought the XXI was the last.

It's modded into the game...

You can download it from Jim's gamefront page here:

http://www.gamefront.com/files/14171521/XXIII_GWX3_7z

IXB is my favorite.

It's not the torpedo quantity, as I don't carry external reloads. Internaly, I only carry 2 more than a VII, and they're both in the stern.

IX(A) is next. Again, it's not the torpedo quantity, as I carry the same as a VIIB does internaly.

Pluses:
More stable platform (surfaced and submerged).
More oxygen.
Higher surface speed.
Double hulled.
Longer range.
105 mm deck gun.
More damage control slots.
2 stern tubes.
Good convoy attack boat.

[Jimbuna]

Originally Posted by Fish In The Water

It's modded into the game...

You can download it from Jim's gamefront page here:

http://www.gamefront.com/files/14171521/XXIII_GWX3_7z

That's correct.

Originally Posted by thebigJ_A

That's what I was hoping for! I'm trying to assimilate () as much knowledge from the grognards as I can.

Did I read that right, the XXIII? I didn't even realize that was in the game. I thought the XXI was the last.

Be advised though...using the Type XXIII means you won't have the Type XXI because all the U-boat type slots are used up.

Sooooo...with the XXIII mod enabled you still choose the XXI but get the XXIII instead.