Type II blues - Page 2

krashkart · 04-19-10, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Weiss Pinguin

I call it my Snailboot

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

pickinthebanjo · 04-19-10, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by fw66

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

Try Jimbunas XXIII, it only carries two but it's a pretty interesting sub for those that like the II

fw66 · 04-19-10, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by pickinthebanjo

Try Jimbunas XXIII, it only carries two but it's a pretty interesting sub for those that like the II

Wow! Will check that out!

pickinthebanjo · 04-19-10, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by fw66

Wow! Will check that out!

Yeah I just downloaded his XXI in 39' mod and I am gonna try and use the XXIII with it in the hope that they dont conflict (The XXIII replaces XXI) that way I should be able to use a XXIII in 39'

fw66 · 04-19-10, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by pickinthebanjo

Yeah I just downloaded his XXI in 39' mod and I am gonna try and use the XXIII with it in the hope that they dont conflict (The XXIII replaces XXI) that way I should be able to use a XXIII in 39'

That sounds like a plan - also not quite as cheeky as using a XXI in 1939

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Won't be able to play for a few months, but looking forward to giving it a go all the same!

Weiss Pinguin · 04-19-10, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by fw66

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

The D is always my first upgrade when I start off with the Type II. I never stay with her long enough to get the conning tower, but the flexibility that comes with the larger fuel tanks is worth the renown.

sergei · 04-20-10, 06:44 AM

Plus the IID just looks cooler

Iranon · 04-20-10, 03:18 PM

Das OKM gibt bekannt:

Any commanders who voiced dissatisfaction with the type II will receive new boats as soon as the type XXVII is available.

Be more aggressive!

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!!!

04-19-10, 11:26 AM	#18
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	#19
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,661 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!!

04-20-10, 06:44 AM	#28
sergei Sea Lord Join Date: May 2008 Location: London UK Posts: 1,788 Downloads: 405 Uploads: 29	Plus the IID just looks cooler Last edited by sergei; 04-20-10 at 03:32 PM.

04-19-10, 07:35 PM	#20
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	#21
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!

04-20-10, 03:18 PM	#29
Iranon Loader Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 89 Downloads: 19 Uploads: 0	Das OKM gibt bekannt: Any commanders who voiced dissatisfaction with the type II will receive new boats as soon as the type XXVII is available. Be more aggressive!