Type II blues - Page 2

IanC · 04-19-10, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by AgentToreno

As the title says, I've got the blues. And my Type II is to blame.

As a Kaleun of the 1st Flotilla, when will I be able to command a boat with a deck gun and more torpedos?

You'll see, the more you sail in a Type II the more you'll get attached to her.

Weiss Pinguin · 04-19-10, 11:26 AM

Yep. Her small size and agility are nice when the escorts come looking for you, although the lack of a deck gun or large torpedo magazines are definitely a major minus. But on the plus side again, there's not a whole lot of crew management to deal with, which is nice

I just wish there was a better port to start from - Going through the Kiel Canal is a pain

Jimbuna · 04-19-10, 06:11 PM

We all suffer the same pain

AgentToreno · 04-19-10, 07:35 PM

I've come to a conclusion on this. After having a few really good patrols in a II boat, I think greed is what killed all my VII commanders. The II forcing me to be selective and careful has saved me from death very often. I get too brave with surface weapons and careless with huge torpedo supplies.

I may very well get attached to her by the time 1941 comes around. Which makes me wonder: What other kinds of goodies can be installed to a Type II later? Like radar warning, sonar coat, etc.

I've also heard of people talking highly of a II-D? I think its the D, but not sure. What advantages does that one hold over the regular II?

04-19-10, 07:54 PM

I am runing GWX, Feb 1940, based in Kiel is the 1st Flotilla and just upgraded to a VIIB at the cost of 2500 Renown. On my 7th Patrol as the first 5 were all in a IIA. Those five torps don't go far

I cannot upgrade anything else though out of renown!

fw66 · 04-19-10, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by AgentToreno

I've come to a conclusion on this. After having a few really good patrols in a II boat, I think greed is what killed all my VII commanders. The II forcing me to be selective and careful has saved me from death very often. I get too brave with surface weapons and careless with huge torpedo supplies.

I may very well get attached to her by the time 1941 comes around. Which makes me wonder: What other kinds of goodies can be installed to a Type II later? Like radar warning, sonar coat, etc.

I've also heard of people talking highly of a II-D? I think its the D, but not sure. What advantages does that one hold over the regular II?

I agree with you there! I get sunk way more often using the bigger boats in careers. I really enjoy the Black Sea campaign in GWX using the II D, the convoys tend to be quite small anyway, so it feels ok having only 5 torpedoes! Plus the short distances are a bonus.

The II D has significantly increased range (5650 miles @8kn compared to II A's 1600 miles @ 8kn), and later on a conning tower which increases the flak capacity. I think that's about it though, I'm pretty sure it can't have a radar - but it can have the radar detectors, anti-sonar coatings, decoys etc

Platapus · 04-22-10, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Weiss Pinguin

I just wish there was a better port to start from - Going through the Kiel Canal is a pain

That is simply no fun at all.

There needs to be an option of starting at the West end of the canal.

04-23-10, 01:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Platapus

That is simply no fun at all.

There needs to be an option of starting at the West end of the canal.

Take the scenic route through Kattegat.

Sailor Steve · 04-23-10, 12:10 PM

I completely disagree. I enjoy my trips through the Canal.

Weiss Pinguin · 04-23-10, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Snestorm

Take the scenic route through Kattegat.

Actually, it wasn't until a month or so ago that I learned that you could actually use the Kiel canal

This latest career is the first time I haven't gone the long way round. Now I don't have to plan out my patrols to the last whiff of diesel fumes...

gazpode_l · 04-20-10, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by AgentToreno

As the title says, I've got the blues. And my Type II is to blame.

As a Kaleun of the 1st Flotilla, when will I be able to command a boat with a deck gun and more torpedos?

try joining the 2nd/7th(cant remember which no) that is based out of lorient - you can often be given a IXB!!!

Jimbuna · 04-20-10, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by gazpode_l

try joining the 2nd/7th(cant remember which no) that is based out of lorient - you can often be given a IXB!!!

2nd Flotilla

Weiss Pinguin · 04-21-10, 12:25 AM

Of course, if you go with the 2nd flotilla and the Type IXs, you'll probably want to bring along a small library - Some of those patrols can last AGES.

04-19-10, 11:26 AM	#2
Weiss Pinguin Ocean Warrior Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Auburn, Alabama Posts: 3,333 Downloads: 101 Uploads: 0	Yep. Her small size and agility are nice when the escorts come looking for you, although the lack of a deck gun or large torpedo magazines are definitely a major minus. But on the plus side again, there's not a whole lot of crew management to deal with, which is nice I just wish there was a better port to start from - Going through the Kiel Canal is a pain __________________

04-19-10, 06:11 PM	#3
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,645 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	We all suffer the same pain __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

04-23-10, 12:10 PM	#9
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	I completely disagree. I enjoy my trips through the Canal. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

04-21-10, 12:25 AM	#13
Weiss Pinguin Ocean Warrior Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Auburn, Alabama Posts: 3,333 Downloads: 101 Uploads: 0	Of course, if you go with the 2nd flotilla and the Type IXs, you'll probably want to bring along a small library - Some of those patrols can last AGES. __________________

04-19-10, 07:35 PM	#4
AgentToreno Watch Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 26 Downloads: 20 Uploads: 0	I've come to a conclusion on this. After having a few really good patrols in a II boat, I think greed is what killed all my VII commanders. The II forcing me to be selective and careful has saved me from death very often. I get too brave with surface weapons and careless with huge torpedo supplies. I may very well get attached to her by the time 1941 comes around. Which makes me wonder: What other kinds of goodies can be installed to a Type II later? Like radar warning, sonar coat, etc. I've also heard of people talking highly of a II-D? I think its the D, but not sure. What advantages does that one hold over the regular II?

04-19-10, 07:54 PM	#5
Shandiir Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	I am runing GWX, Feb 1940, based in Kiel is the 1st Flotilla and just upgraded to a VIIB at the cost of 2500 Renown. On my 7th Patrol as the first 5 were all in a IIA. Those five torps don't go far I cannot upgrade anything else though out of renown!