To upgrade or not to upgrade....

gimpy117 · 02-24-08, 12:00 AM

that is the question...

Currently I'm in command of the USS Gar a "Gar class" and i know i will be prompted to upgrade soon to a gato.

Should I do it? Or should i be the old romantic and play from 41' to 45' in the same boat??

what do you think

snakeyez · 02-24-08, 12:11 AM

The USS Gar is a Tambor class, precursor to the Gato and the Balao classes.

The Tambor classes are nice and very similar to the Gato classes, but the extra dive depth is nice. That said, I kinda like playing out the same boat to the end.

gimpy117 · 02-24-08, 12:20 AM

alright, Im already leaning towards keeping her (hey 99,000 tons...if it aint broke...)
actually i just found out what you said as well...

snakeyez · 02-24-08, 12:38 AM

Yeah, I can live with any Tambor, Gato, or Balao class sub (fleet boats). Pre-Tambor boats are ... lacking in many ways once you get spoiled by the newer boats. Having those 6 forward torpedo tubes are nice!

gimpy117 · 02-24-08, 12:39 AM

you mean the salmons and the S-boats??

snakeyez · 02-24-08, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by gimpy117

you mean the salmons and the S-boats??

Yeah, they aren't as fun to play as the Tambor, Gato, and Balao, but that's just me. They do give more of a challenge for sure. To each his own!

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02-24-08, 12:00 AM	#1
gimpy117 Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kalamazoo, MI Posts: 3,243 Downloads: 108 Uploads: 0	To upgrade or not to upgrade.... that is the question... Currently I'm in command of the USS Gar a "Gar class" and i know i will be prompted to upgrade soon to a gato. Should I do it? Or should i be the old romantic and play from 41' to 45' in the same boat?? what do you think __________________ Member of the Subsim Zombie Army Last edited by gimpy117; 02-24-08 at 12:20 AM.

02-24-08, 12:11 AM	#2
snakeyez Last Man Down Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mississippi, USA Posts: 242 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	The USS Gar is a Tambor class, precursor to the Gato and the Balao classes. The Tambor classes are nice and very similar to the Gato classes, but the extra dive depth is nice. That said, I kinda like playing out the same boat to the end. __________________ SUBMARINEMUSEUMS.ORG - These are the submarines in your neighborhood! Get involved, they need you. Doyle Blalock - the life of my WWII submarine veteran grandfather. Drum228.org - devoted to the Gato-class museum sub USS Drum (SS-228) complete with war patrol reports, historical info, and restoration progress.

02-24-08, 12:20 AM	#3
gimpy117 Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kalamazoo, MI Posts: 3,243 Downloads: 108 Uploads: 0	alright, Im already leaning towards keeping her (hey 99,000 tons...if it aint broke...) actually i just found out what you said as well... __________________ Member of the Subsim Zombie Army

02-24-08, 12:38 AM	#4
snakeyez Last Man Down Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mississippi, USA Posts: 242 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	Yeah, I can live with any Tambor, Gato, or Balao class sub (fleet boats). Pre-Tambor boats are ... lacking in many ways once you get spoiled by the newer boats. Having those 6 forward torpedo tubes are nice! __________________ SUBMARINEMUSEUMS.ORG - These are the submarines in your neighborhood! Get involved, they need you. Doyle Blalock - the life of my WWII submarine veteran grandfather. Drum228.org - devoted to the Gato-class museum sub USS Drum (SS-228) complete with war patrol reports, historical info, and restoration progress.

02-24-08, 12:39 AM	#5
gimpy117 Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kalamazoo, MI Posts: 3,243 Downloads: 108 Uploads: 0	you mean the salmons and the S-boats?? __________________ Member of the Subsim Zombie Army