Your favorite Uboat Type

[Shadowblade]

Originally Posted by Raf1394

I actually try to use the VIIB or VIIC, for more challenge.
And only use T1 steam and T2 elektric torpedoes.

Using those upgraded homing torpedoes are too easy i think. Or FAT or LUT torpedoes. Never used them honestly. But late war, 1943 until 1945. The enemies are much harder. So i guess. Giving you better equipmemt is actually balancing everything.

When you start late 1939, you basically have no upgrades. But a lot of merchants are traveling alone.

I started at the beginning of the war to get combat experience and to enjoy Happy Times so I got used to default G7a and G7e torpedoes.

And the large torpedo load of Type IXB is great there.

Originally Posted by Raf1394

The IIA and IID is fun too use too.

well, I tried the Type II but I was missing the deckgun, so I moved to Flotilla with Type VIIB.

[Raf1394]

Originally Posted by Shadowblade

well, I tried the Type II but I was missing the deckgun, so I moved to Flotilla with Type VIIB.

I was thinking to start a career with the IIA or IID. A small career early war.
From lets say, 1939 to mid 1940. Couple of short patrols. Yes, not having the deck gun is a bit annoying.
But when i play with the Type II, i sometimes wait for big targets.
Would be nice to sink a battleship, cruiser, or aircraft carrier, or big merchant ships with a type II.

I want to make the 5 torpedoes i have, really count.
But sometimes it takes a bit of time, to encounter big targets. I even spotted some merchants, but small tankers/freighters. around 1000-1500 tons.
I actually ignored them. But then i was thinking... It doesn't make sense to just ignore the enemy haha. Even when you see a small target, you have to sink it. Thats why the deckgun comes in handy, but the type II doesn't have that.


The IX boats are great for long patrols. If i remember correctly you have 22 torpedoes? You can basically return from 1 patrol with 22 ships sunk (even more if you use the strong 10.5mm deckgun)

For a perfect balanced game, i like the VIIC or VIIB. Medium patrols with a decent amount of torpedoes, and a decent 88mm deck gun.

I actually never used the XXI uboat.

[Shadowblade]

Originally Posted by Raf1394

I was thinking to start a career with the IIA or IID. A small career early war.
From lets say, 1939 to mid 1940. Couple of short patrols. Yes, not having the deck gun is a bit annoying.

beginning of war is ideal for deckgun. That is why I want it.

Originally Posted by Raf1394

But when i play with the Type II, i sometimes wait for big targets.
Would be nice to sink a battleship, cruiser, or aircraft carrier, or big merchant ships with a type II.

I want to make the 5 torpedoes i have, really count.
But sometimes it takes a bit of time, to encounter big targets. I even spotted some merchants, but small tankers/freighters. around 1000-1500 tons.
I actually ignored them. But then i was thinking... It doesn't make sense to just ignore the enemy haha. Even when you see a small target, you have to sink it. Thats why the deckgun comes in handy, but the type II doesn't have that.

yeah, I sink small ships too - with deckgun and flak. Torpedoes are great for bigger targets and for DDs.

Originally Posted by Raf1394

The IX boats are great for long patrols. If i remember correctly you have 22 torpedoes? You can basically return from 1 patrol with 22 ships sunk (even more if you use the strong 10.5mm deckgun)

yes, 22 torpedoes. I love to have so many torpedoes.
Definitely more than 22 ships with that deckgun and heavy flak

[Raf1394]

Originally Posted by Shadowblade

beginning of war is ideal for deckgun. That is why I want it.





yeah, I sink small ships too - with deckgun and flak. Torpedoes are great for bigger targets and for DDs.




yes, 22 torpedoes. I love to have so many torpedoes.
Definitely more than 22 ships with that deckgun and heavy flak

Whats your record of most ships you sank during one patrol ?

[Shadowblade]

Originally Posted by Raf1394

Whats your record of most ships you sank during one patrol ?

I can check my patrol logs when I return back to home.
I have long patrol logs

[Raf1394]

Originally Posted by Shadowblade

I can check my patrol logs when I return back to home.
I have long patrol logs

Would be nice to see