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[Bubblehead1980]

Originally Posted by iambecomelife

Favorite period is 1944 - 1945 because I honestly don't like torpedo problems. Favorite type of sub is Gato/Balao. I have a soft spot for the big boats like "Argonaut" & "Nautilus" but I have not had a chance to play the mod that has that type. Favorite torpedo? Anything other than the MK14.

Nice. While 1944 has always been my favorite, with my my changes in TMO Spring of 42 is a close second, or it is a tie. 1944 is the peak of the Pacific submarine war in the sim (as in real life), especially in my customized install. Plenty of large(by IJN standards) convoys running, plenty of opportunities to encounter them, chances for night surface attacks, along with prize warships. ASW is tough and grows tougher over time, convoys start running the shallows by year's end and plenty of action.

Yes, after starting in December 1941 in Tambor and making it through to end of 1943 (game retired my boat, error have to track down and correct, Tambor should not be retired until early 45, not 44!) I am burned out on torpedo problems , but it was a challenge and a lot of fun, esp since improved the performance of early war escorts, they are no longer pushovers. Not 1944 or 45 level (minus the rare "Elite" escort)


The pseudo Narwhal in TMO is okay, ran a few patrols with it but was not really enjoyable. I played with the donation Narwhal Class one time, it was fun but to really enjoy it outside early years, really needs a whole group of special missions and variety of them. Dropping off the raids for example for would a great mission and the supply missions to the Philippines etc. Not going to just go patrol around in one of of those old boats after early 43. (Argonaut's loss in early 43 for example)


lol Anything but Mark 14, about how I felt. Thing is Mark 18 when first introduced had its own issues...deep running mostly, circle runs. Mark 14 turns into a great torpedo once issues caused. Actually my favorite post September 1943. Mark 18 is great and all after late 43, but the short range and low speed compared to others becomes an issue later in war when longer range shots become inevetiable, plus nasty habit of circle runs, but are great to be in the stern tubes when need to shoot an escort "down the throat", especially when running away on surface after night surface attack.How I feel about it anyways lol