The Deal With Upgrades

[Fish40]

OK, I came across this post by Ducimus: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show...+tower+upgrade


Like I remember, your performance does play a role. I'm wondering if lowering the earned reknown needed for a successful patrol will get you an upgrade, but not screw anything else up. Lets face it, in reality Fleet Boats were not offered upgrades as a result of captain's performance. This notion of points is arcadish IMO. When modifications were proven to be benificial, they were incorporated as time allowed, more sooner than later. New construction had them incorporated into their design. I won't feel like I'm a cheater if I lower the points to get my overdue historical upgrade. The only thing I want to know is if it could be done without messing something else up? RFB+RSRD used by the way. Thanks.

[TorpX]

OK, I skimmed the post.

My hasty reading suggests the way to get the upgrades would be to change the "end of life" date. Lowering the renown value may just get you the offer of a new command. I could be wrong, though.

Lets face it, in reality Fleet Boats were not offered upgrades as a result of captain's performance. This notion of points is arcadish IMO.

Agreed. From what I've read, major overhauls were scheduled more on the basis of how much damage/wear the boat had. I very much doubt that a boat, in good condition, would be taken out of service, just to get the latest style tower. On the other hand, if you had to send one back to Mare Is. anyway, why wouldn't you give it the latest equipment available?