I have a TERRIBLE confession to make! - Page 2

Sir Big Jugs · 07-10-06, 03:23 PM

After a loong brainstorming session I have decided not to post the Vesikko images tomorrow. I will take them alright, but I will wait with posting them until I will reveal my new webpage DEDICATED TO THE TYPE II UBOATS!

It is currently in construction works. Should be done by mid September, or sooner. . .

Sulikate · 07-10-06, 05:05 PM

I like type II... It's... different.

U-snafu · 07-10-06, 07:47 PM

I usually start a career with the type II and switch to the VIIB when it gets to be historic happy times. from what iv'e read a lot of the earlier aces started with the duck in the war. makes it a little more authenic for me and keeps my early tonnage at a reasonable amount.

Jager · 07-10-06, 08:26 PM

I recently finished a Type IIA career out of 1st Flotilla, Wilhemshaven with SH3 Commander at 100%. I can honestly say I love that Type IIA to death as it has been the ultimate challenge to manage, crew wise and tactics wise. Some things to keep in mind: She can't go far at ahead standard so stay at ahead one third (I did most of my patrols at ahead slow to save diesel). When you start your career, enlist the maximum number of men on your boat, you'll need them!

I also suggest taking one Type II G7e in your loadout of five incase you run into an escort in calm seas or something. Install the 20mm flak gun on your bow is also highly recommended as you might consider going along the coastline for ships (and running into the Royal Air Force as well). So far, I have successfully made patrols lengthing from Wilhemshaven to Scapa Flow then all the way down to Dover along the coastline of the UK and back to Wilhemshaven. After my current career out of Lorient is done I am looking forward to starting another career in 1939 with my Type IIA. I hope this information helps you.

CruiseTorpedo · 07-10-06, 08:46 PM

Jager, I usually switch the speed to 7 or 8 knots instead of using the general 1/3 half, full speed selector. You can specify exactly how fast you want to go if you hit the green button next to the controls. You'll get 5km range or so with the type 2 boat and decent speed. Thing I thought was funny about all these boats is the underwater max speed never changes much (minus the type 21 of course). The type 2 handles the best of them all underwater IMO. Thing can stop and go really quick, none of the other boats can do that. You tell the type 2 to go full speed while at periscope depth sitting still and it leaps forward! Pretty cool

Hartmann · 07-10-06, 09:45 PM

A very good boat for a career start and for learning commanders.

The only problem is the limited load of torpedoes.but it could do a good job in the coastal waters of england

It was a respected boat in the war for the commanders because it has a very good maneurability, fast dive times, and small size, making difficult the detection and depht charge attacks.

Heibges · 07-11-06, 01:43 AM

The Type II seperates the rockstars from the groupies.

You must be a master of torpedo allocation and fuel management to succeed in these boats.

The most fun in subsimming.

UnterSeeTub · 07-11-06, 02:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stabiz

Well ... I will make no friends by saying this: I sucks. Few torps, can only dive to 4 meters, etc, etc.

(Sorry!)

...and you have to paddle it with oars:p

Sir Big Jugs · 07-11-06, 03:09 PM

My Type II images of today were not good.

So i'll revisit her tomorrow!

Sir Big Jugs · 07-11-06, 03:18 PM

Preview:

zoso791 · 07-11-06, 04:17 PM

I love type II subs. They last ofrever. I once attacked a convoy and managed to sink three ships which was quite col. But anyhow I was attakced by two destroyers and a corvet. Spent 4 hours trying to to evade them. I finally got out of it with 85% hull and no deaths or injuries. IT was amazing. I stoped couting depthcharges after 50 so in a guess I'm thinking its around 80 or 100 DC where in the water.

AS for techniques.
1. Choose your shots wisely. I would recoomend having the ship as perpindicular to you sub as possible.
2. Don't try to take on planes you will always loose.
3. Gasoline is very important so don't sit there and sail at full speed. (I usually have it on 2/3 speed)

Hope that helps
Jan

HunterICX · 07-11-06, 06:19 PM

IIA ,

I Just finished my 4th patrol...

got only 1 Large Merchant with 2 torps

my grid was by scapa flow...and I injured one V&W destroyer and spend the other torps at him...but that where DUDs....my Depth was wrong

because the first torp made her lean from behind pulling her up on the front so...

P_Funk · 07-11-06, 11:22 PM

The type II is kinda like the scout Sniper rifle in CS (some of the older kaleuns might be like "what is this CS you speak of?). Now I'll say CS sucks, totally. It's just ****e. But this comparison is a good one and is, theoretically, cool. The super sniper rifle is the AWP. One hit kill where ever you shoot the guy. The Scout Sniper however is only a one hit kill with a headshot. Most people can't hit the head easily. But if you are good then you won't need to waste your money on a big freaking rifle but settle for a cheap little one that works better if you actually are good. That's the type II. It has crappy capacity but is better for the better kaleun. It is more maneuverable. It also has a more Naval feel to me. It is the meaning of a submarine. Noisy, cramped, leaky, and less than ideal. On the surface it is abhorred by everyone. But take it for a spin and have it save your life when a bigger boat would have sunk and you'll wonder how anyone can even bear to ride in a IX without pissing themselves from fear.

Payoff · 07-12-06, 12:14 AM

I like how you can step out of the captains bunk and look down the length of the boat to your sonar operator, who has turned around to report a contact. Adds a little more atmosphere for me, as opposed to the closed hatches of the bigger boats. Handles very nice under water as stated.

Manock · 07-13-06, 12:37 AM

My Type II is popular with the crew because they each get their own bunk with no hot swapping, and the voyages are short so they can get home to their sweethearts often.

A well laid crew is a happy crew.

Manock

Watching five hour Das Boot in dubbed english is like dry humping, it just doesnt mean anything.

07-10-06, 03:23 PM	#16
Sir Big Jugs Grey Wolf Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Helsinki, Finland Posts: 895 Downloads: 59 Uploads: 0	After a loong brainstorming session I have decided not to post the Vesikko images tomorrow. I will take them alright, but I will wait with posting them until I will reveal my new webpage DEDICATED TO THE TYPE II UBOATS! It is currently in construction works. Should be done by mid September, or sooner. . . __________________

07-10-06, 05:05 PM	#17
Sulikate Grey Wolf Join Date: May 2004 Location: South Korea Posts: 834 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	I like type II... It's... different. __________________ Se flutua e não fala quack, afunde-o!

07-10-06, 08:26 PM	#19
Jager Loader Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Land of "Freezing my rear off" Posts: 89 Downloads: 7 Uploads: 0	I recently finished a Type IIA career out of 1st Flotilla, Wilhemshaven with SH3 Commander at 100%. I can honestly say I love that Type IIA to death as it has been the ultimate challenge to manage, crew wise and tactics wise. Some things to keep in mind: She can't go far at ahead standard so stay at ahead one third (I did most of my patrols at ahead slow to save diesel). When you start your career, enlist the maximum number of men on your boat, you'll need them! I also suggest taking one Type II G7e in your loadout of five incase you run into an escort in calm seas or something. Install the 20mm flak gun on your bow is also highly recommended as you might consider going along the coastline for ships (and running into the Royal Air Force as well). So far, I have successfully made patrols lengthing from Wilhemshaven to Scapa Flow then all the way down to Dover along the coastline of the UK and back to Wilhemshaven. After my current career out of Lorient is done I am looking forward to starting another career in 1939 with my Type IIA. I hope this information helps you. __________________ Last edited by Jager; 07-10-06 at 08:28 PM.

07-10-06, 09:45 PM	#21
Hartmann Sea Lord Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Grid CH 26, Spain ,Barcelona Posts: 1,857 Downloads: 204 Uploads: 0	A very good boat for a career start and for learning commanders. The only problem is the limited load of torpedoes.but it could do a good job in the coastal waters of england It was a respected boat in the war for the commanders because it has a very good maneurability, fast dive times, and small size, making difficult the detection and depht charge attacks. __________________ But this ship can't sink!... She is made of iron, sir. I assure you, she can. and she will. It is a mathematical certainty. Strength and honor

07-11-06, 01:43 AM	#22
Heibges Sea Lord Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: San Francisco, California Posts: 1,633 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	The Type II seperates the rockstars from the groupies. You must be a master of torpedo allocation and fuel management to succeed in these boats. The most fun in subsimming. __________________ U.Kdt.Hdb B. I. 28) This possibility of using the hydrophone to help in detecting surface ships should, however, be restricted to those cases where the submarine is unavoidably compelled to stay below the surface. http://www.hackworth.com/

07-10-06, 07:47 PM	#18
U-snafu XO Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 405 Downloads: 28 Uploads: 0	I usually start a career with the type II and switch to the VIIB when it gets to be historic happy times. from what iv'e read a lot of the earlier aces started with the duck in the war. makes it a little more authenic for me and keeps my early tonnage at a reasonable amount.

07-10-06, 08:46 PM	#20
CruiseTorpedo Torpedoman Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 112 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Jager, I usually switch the speed to 7 or 8 knots instead of using the general 1/3 half, full speed selector. You can specify exactly how fast you want to go if you hit the green button next to the controls. You'll get 5km range or so with the type 2 boat and decent speed. Thing I thought was funny about all these boats is the underwater max speed never changes much (minus the type 21 of course). The type 2 handles the best of them all underwater IMO. Thing can stop and go really quick, none of the other boats can do that. You tell the type 2 to go full speed while at periscope depth sitting still and it leaps forward! Pretty cool

07-11-06, 03:09 PM	#24
Sir Big Jugs Grey Wolf Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Helsinki, Finland Posts: 895 Downloads: 59 Uploads: 0	My Type II images of today were not good. So i'll revisit her tomorrow! __________________

07-11-06, 03:18 PM	#25
Sir Big Jugs Grey Wolf Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Helsinki, Finland Posts: 895 Downloads: 59 Uploads: 0	Preview: __________________

07-11-06, 04:17 PM	#26
zoso791 Mate Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 57 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	I love type II subs. They last ofrever. I once attacked a convoy and managed to sink three ships which was quite col. But anyhow I was attakced by two destroyers and a corvet. Spent 4 hours trying to to evade them. I finally got out of it with 85% hull and no deaths or injuries. IT was amazing. I stoped couting depthcharges after 50 so in a guess I'm thinking its around 80 or 100 DC where in the water. AS for techniques. 1. Choose your shots wisely. I would recoomend having the ship as perpindicular to you sub as possible. 2. Don't try to take on planes you will always loose. 3. Gasoline is very important so don't sit there and sail at full speed. (I usually have it on 2/3 speed) Hope that helps Jan

07-11-06, 06:19 PM	#27
HunterICX Rear Admiral Join Date: May 2006 Location: Malaga, España Posts: 10,750 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 0	IIA , I Just finished my 4th patrol... got only 1 Large Merchant with 2 torps my grid was by scapa flow...and I injured one V&W destroyer and spend the other torps at him...but that where DUDs....my Depth was wrong because the first torp made her lean from behind pulling her up on the front so... __________________

07-11-06, 11:22 PM	#28
P_Funk Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Canada, eh? Posts: 2,537 Downloads: 129 Uploads: 0	The type II is kinda like the scout Sniper rifle in CS (some of the older kaleuns might be like "what is this CS you speak of?). Now I'll say CS sucks, totally. It's just ****e. But this comparison is a good one and is, theoretically, cool. The super sniper rifle is the AWP. One hit kill where ever you shoot the guy. The Scout Sniper however is only a one hit kill with a headshot. Most people can't hit the head easily. But if you are good then you won't need to waste your money on a big freaking rifle but settle for a cheap little one that works better if you actually are good. That's the type II. It has crappy capacity but is better for the better kaleun. It is more maneuverable. It also has a more Naval feel to me. It is the meaning of a submarine. Noisy, cramped, leaky, and less than ideal. On the surface it is abhorred by everyone. But take it for a spin and have it save your life when a bigger boat would have sunk and you'll wonder how anyone can even bear to ride in a IX without pissing themselves from fear. __________________

07-12-06, 12:14 AM	#29
Payoff Captain Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Nash Town, USA Posts: 525 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	I like how you can step out of the captains bunk and look down the length of the boat to your sonar operator, who has turned around to report a contact. Adds a little more atmosphere for me, as opposed to the closed hatches of the bigger boats. Handles very nice under water as stated. __________________ "Hit Shokaku class carrier with three out of six torpedos. Recieved 105 depth charges during three hour period. Heard four terrific explosions in the direction of target, two and one half hours after attack. Believe that baby sank!" Lieutenant Commander Herman Kossler USS Cavalla

07-13-06, 12:37 AM	#30
Manock Bosun Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 68 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Crew Gets Their Own Bunk My Type II is popular with the crew because they each get their own bunk with no hot swapping, and the voyages are short so they can get home to their sweethearts often. A well laid crew is a happy crew. Manock Watching five hour Das Boot in dubbed english is like dry humping, it just doesnt mean anything.