Type Ix Or 7??

von hally · 02-28-08, 03:36 PM

quick question kaleuns

ive saved up enough renown to upgrade from a type VII to a type IX

what are the main benefits???
not necceseraly the spec thats shown...ie size/weight/displacement etc..but the actual ingame benefits.

should i go upgrade or use my renown to aqquire all those lovely treats available to my type VII..cos my crew are giving me dirty looks when other type VII's are leaving the docks with new equipment on board!!!! and were still in basically the same standard boat we worked up in the baltic:rotfl: :rotfl:

Hanomag · 02-28-08, 04:06 PM

Kaluen,

You will hear good arguments on both sides. There are extensive posts about this topic. But in the end its whichever boat you like better. Try the IX, if you like it keep it. If you dont, reload your old game and keep your VII.

GL on your decision!!

Either way you will have fun.

harzfeld · 02-28-08, 04:06 PM

Whichever you feel most comfortable. Sometimes I started with IIA then IID, VIIB, VIIC, IXB, IXC, IXC/40, so on. In 44-45, I mostly prefer to have VIIC/41, 42, and XXI over any other boat cuz they dive deeper and quicker which is most important to me. I don't mind not getting much renown at those late years if I'm using VIIC/41,42 compare to IX varients cuz I always have enough renown to afford whatever I want. For early war year, I like VIIC cuz convoy isn't as interesting until 41 or after that makes me wish I had IXC cuz of how many juicy targets are involved.

Brag · 02-28-08, 04:23 PM

The type IX carries a large torpedo load (biggest advantage)
It dives like a lazy cow that's the big disadvantage.
It has longer range (thus longer patrols)

Personally I like the view from the bridge better.

Foghladh_mhara · 02-28-08, 05:27 PM

Personally I'm a Type VII kaleun but that probably has more to do with my lack of stamina. I generally find out that my patience is used up long before the 14 eels in my boat. I tried a Type IX once before but just didn't take to it and came home with half my torps still inside. I promptly changed back

Kptlt. Siegmann · 02-28-08, 05:49 PM

For me, it boils down to a simple question, do I want maneuverability (Type VII) or firepower (Type IX)? Type IX boats also allow you to patrol longer or reach far away places. Like Brag, I like the view from the bridge of the Type IX, and I find the boats appealing (maybe because it's bigger and my disillusion of, if it's bigger, it's deadlier), but you better be prepared for some skillful maneuvering to avoid depth charges and break contact if you're using a Type IX.

fat jez · 02-29-08, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brag

Personally I like the view from the bridge better.

And of course there's more room on the after-deck for Balz's choir

Cheers,
Stephen

von hally · 02-29-08, 01:08 PM

thanx for the replies all!!!

some good points posted...think i'l try the IX and revert to my VII if i dont like!

seems a bit sly doing this but what the hell:rotfl:

Wreford-Brown · 02-29-08, 05:23 PM

In my Atlantic career I use a IX as I love the ability to take a convoy apart with the huge weapon load and get to the US or Caribbean to hunt some tankers.
In my Med career I use a VII as it's smaller, more manoeuvrable and dives quicker (aircraft in the Med seem to be everywhere!). The shorter distances in the Med also mean I don't lose out on range by using a VII.

Different jobs require different tools.

Antiacus · 02-28-08, 08:01 PM

Nummer Zwei Uber Alles

Smaller is harder to find.

T.Von Hogan · 02-29-08, 01:07 AM

IXB is a fine submarine, one of its biggest advantages in my mind is its air capacity. Its kinda nice being able to stay under 17-18 hrs at a time without C02 levels rising above 50%. Especially in the summertime.

Tessa · 02-29-08, 02:59 AM

Another aspect of the IX's is that their dive rate is extremely slow. There's a good chance that you'll take damage just from trying to dive which is frustrating as hell. Conversely though when weather permits my AA PO's shoot down a lot of planes. Oddly enough though O2 seems to be the biggest problem for long submerged sessions, my boat will run out of air before the batteries die.

ReM · 02-29-08, 05:01 AM

I have a bit of a deja-vu feeling.......

Anyway I like both U-boats.......

The VII because it feels just right, the type IX because of more eels to fire.

But it is also a matter of taste, therefore I prefer the VII, but for no specific reason...i just like it more, something like preferring vanilla icecream over strawberry.

STEED · 02-29-08, 06:34 AM

Try them all.

02-28-08, 03:36 PM	#1
von hally Commodore Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Scotland Posts: 634 Downloads: 64 Uploads: 0	Type Ix Or 7?? *quick question kaleuns* *ive saved up enough renown to upgrade from a type VII to a type IX* *what are the main benefits???* *not necceseraly the spec thats shown...ie size/weight/displacement etc..but the actual ingame benefits.* should i go upgrade or use my renown to aqquire all those lovely treats available to my type VII..cos my crew are giving me dirty looks when other type VII's are leaving the docks with new equipment on board!!!! and were still in basically the same standard boat we worked up in the baltic:rotfl: :rotfl: __________________ May God Have Mercy Upon My Enemies ..... Because I Wont.

02-28-08, 04:06 PM	#2
Hanomag Grey Wolf Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: LI NY Posts: 964 Downloads: 13 Uploads: 0	Kaluen, You will hear good arguments on both sides. There are extensive posts about this topic. But in the end its whichever boat you like better. Try the IX, if you like it keep it. If you dont, reload your old game and keep your VII. GL on your decision!! Either way you will have fun. __________________ "Only if I can save first..."

02-28-08, 04:23 PM	#4
Brag Navy Seal Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Docked on a Russian pond Posts: 7,072 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	The type IX carries a large torpedo load (biggest advantage) It dives like a lazy cow that's the big disadvantage. It has longer range (thus longer patrols) Personally I like the view from the bridge better. __________________ Espionage, adventure, suspense, are just a click away Click here to look inside Brag's book: Amazon.com: Kingmaker: Alexey Braguine: Books Order Kingmaker here: http://www.subsim.com/store.html For Tactics visit:http://www.freewebs.com/kielman/

02-28-08, 05:27 PM	#5
Foghladh_mhara Commander Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Kent Posts: 473 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Personally I'm a Type VII kaleun but that probably has more to do with my lack of stamina. I generally find out that my patience is used up long before the 14 eels in my boat. I tried a Type IX once before but just didn't take to it and came home with half my torps still inside. I promptly changed back __________________ The beauty of not planning is that failure comes as a complete surprise without any of the stress that might normally precede such a venture

02-29-08, 01:08 PM	#8
von hally Commodore Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Scotland Posts: 634 Downloads: 64 Uploads: 0	thanx for the replies all!!! some good points posted...think i'l try the IX and revert to my VII if i dont like! seems a bit sly doing this but what the hell:rotfl: __________________ May God Have Mercy Upon My Enemies ..... Because I Wont.

02-28-08, 04:06 PM	#3
harzfeld Electrician's Mate Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 135 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Whichever you feel most comfortable. Sometimes I started with IIA then IID, VIIB, VIIC, IXB, IXC, IXC/40, so on. In 44-45, I mostly prefer to have VIIC/41, 42, and XXI over any other boat cuz they dive deeper and quicker which is most important to me. I don't mind not getting much renown at those late years if I'm using VIIC/41,42 compare to IX varients cuz I always have enough renown to afford whatever I want. For early war year, I like VIIC cuz convoy isn't as interesting until 41 or after that makes me wish I had IXC cuz of how many juicy targets are involved.

02-28-08, 05:49 PM	#6
Kptlt. Siegmann Machinist's Mate Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Docked at Kiel Posts: 128 Downloads: 23 Uploads: 0	For me, it boils down to a simple question, do I want maneuverability (Type VII) or firepower (Type IX)? Type IX boats also allow you to patrol longer or reach far away places. Like Brag, I like the view from the bridge of the Type IX, and I find the boats appealing (maybe because it's bigger and my disillusion of, if it's bigger, it's deadlier), but you better be prepared for some skillful maneuvering to avoid depth charges and break contact if you're using a Type IX.

02-29-08, 05:23 PM	#9
Wreford-Brown Sea Lord Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: In sight of Stonehenge Posts: 1,750 Downloads: 51 Uploads: 26	In my Atlantic career I use a IX as I love the ability to take a convoy apart with the huge weapon load and get to the US or Caribbean to hunt some tankers. In my Med career I use a VII as it's smaller, more manoeuvrable and dives quicker (aircraft in the Med seem to be everywhere!). The shorter distances in the Med also mean I don't lose out on range by using a VII. Different jobs require different tools. __________________ All my mods are available at MediaFire: SH3 Mods Other modders SH3 mods SH4 Mods ...you can't please all of the people all of the time... Last edited by Wreford-Brown; 03-02-08 at 05:46 PM.

02-28-08, 08:01 PM	#10
Antiacus Medic Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Springfield, Oregon Posts: 161 Downloads: 9 Uploads: 0	Nummer Zwei Uber Alles Smaller is harder to find.

02-29-08, 01:07 AM	#11
T.Von Hogan Planesman Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: mississippi Posts: 190 Downloads: 51 Uploads: 0	IXB is a fine submarine, one of its biggest advantages in my mind is its air capacity. Its kinda nice being able to stay under 17-18 hrs at a time without C02 levels rising above 50%. Especially in the summertime.

02-29-08, 02:59 AM	#12
Tessa Grey Wolf Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: CG 96 Posts: 861 Downloads: 22 Uploads: 0	Another aspect of the IX's is that their dive rate is extremely slow. There's a good chance that you'll take damage just from trying to dive which is frustrating as hell. Conversely though when weather permits my AA PO's shoot down a lot of planes. Oddly enough though O2 seems to be the biggest problem for long submerged sessions, my boat will run out of air before the batteries die.

02-29-08, 05:01 AM	#13
ReM Commodore Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Brewsky, Galore Posts: 618 Downloads: 19 Uploads: 0	I have a bit of a deja-vu feeling....... Anyway I like both U-boats....... The VII because it feels just right, the type IX because of more eels to fire. But it is also a matter of taste, therefore I prefer the VII, but for no specific reason...i just like it more, something like preferring vanilla icecream over strawberry. __________________ Daddy cool

02-29-08, 06:34 AM	#14
STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	Try them all. __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!