You're Favorite Subs and Why

andy_311 · 06-24-06, 09:16 AM

IXD2
Big ,loads of torpedos, a big range the only downside is the slow diveing I think it's something like 42 seconds

Highbury · 06-24-06, 02:13 PM

Easily my favorite is the Type IIs. Small, maneouverable and pretty easy to sneak past the DDs early in the war. Cons would be limited torps, speed and range but they also add to the 'fun' challenge of a II. You have to not waste fuel going to unproductive places. Also you have to pick your shots well. If you use NYGM or GW (with its earlier NGYM Damage Mod) then it is very possible to go home empty handed although you scored a couple solid hits.

Second would be the XXI (I know, massive change from the IIs!) The reason for this is that it is quite simply everything the IIs are not. Most importantly it is fast, a ton of eels and long range.

If you look closely you will see the one common link in my preferences though... all forward firing only, also only AA.. no deck guns. Why do I not like aft torps? because I always end up empty in the bow with a few left in the stern and backing up at my targets... just bugs me.

Threadfin · 06-24-06, 02:37 PM

Balao class. Exceptional range and combat power. 10 torpedo tubes. Highly liveable. Good surface search and air radar. Reliable and versatile engine arrangement. Good surfaced and submerged speed. Excellent TDC. Well built, tough.

If this is only for German uboats, please disregard

U-Bones · 06-24-06, 03:22 PM

In this game, anything but a IX. The switched stern compartments in the F7 screen is a dead giveaway the boat is an afterthought...

06-24-06, 02:37 PM	#3
Threadfin Ace of the Deep Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,163 Downloads: 38 Uploads: 0	Balao class. Exceptional range and combat power. 10 torpedo tubes. Highly liveable. Good surface search and air radar. Reliable and versatile engine arrangement. Good surfaced and submerged speed. Excellent TDC. Well built, tough. If this is only for German uboats, please disregard __________________ What? Behind the rabbit?

06-24-06, 09:16 AM	#1
andy_311 The Old Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Oldham, Lancs,England Posts: 1,312 Downloads: 82 Uploads: 0	IXD2 Big ,loads of torpedos, a big range the only downside is the slow diveing I think it's something like 42 seconds

06-24-06, 02:13 PM	#2
Highbury The Old Man Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: 51.557, -0.102 Posts: 1,311 Downloads: 177 Uploads: 0	Easily my favorite is the Type IIs. Small, maneouverable and pretty easy to sneak past the DDs early in the war. Cons would be limited torps, speed and range but they also add to the 'fun' challenge of a II. You have to not waste fuel going to unproductive places. Also you have to pick your shots well. If you use NYGM or GW (with its earlier NGYM Damage Mod) then it is very possible to go home empty handed although you scored a couple solid hits. Second would be the XXI (I know, massive change from the IIs!) The reason for this is that it is quite simply everything the IIs are not. Most importantly it is fast, a ton of eels and long range. If you look closely you will see the one common link in my preferences though... all forward firing only, also only AA.. no deck guns. Why do I not like aft torps? because I always end up empty in the bow with a few left in the stern and backing up at my targets... just bugs me.

06-24-06, 03:22 PM	#4
U-Bones Grey Wolf Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Treading Water Posts: 847 Downloads: 56 Uploads: 0	In this game, anything but a IX. The switched stern compartments in the F7 screen is a dead giveaway the boat is an afterthought...