From VIIB to VIIC and IXB to IXC

BasilY · 10-07-08, 11:15 PM

I like the B sub-types for both VII and IX boats, couldn't imagine anyone upgrading to the C sub-types. The only other sub-types I entertains VIIC/42 and IXD2.

Why would a captain in GWX or in the real war switch from a VIIB to a VIIC?

kylania · 10-08-08, 02:16 AM

While the VIIC was larger than the VIIB, and therefore slower, it included several improvements including the ability to dive approx 45m deeper (250m vs 295m).

danurve · 10-08-08, 07:18 AM

Taken two viic/41's to the end of the war. That could be why.

I rarely even bother with going for a XXI anymore. Don't think the game properly emulates one anyway. Type 9's have two advantages, distance and more firepower. But they are also sonar magnets.

Sailor Steve · 10-08-08, 07:34 AM

The VIIC was slower, but only by half a knot. It also carried more fuel, and was more adaptable to later upgrades.

That said, I'm pretty sure captains rarely 'upgraded' to any other boat. They might go from a II to a VII, but not change within subtypes. That's a game thing.

Kapt Z · 10-11-08, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

I'm pretty sure captains rarely 'upgraded' to any other boat. They might go from a II to a VII, but not change within subtypes. That's a game thing.

I agree. I normally play with realistic career length anyway so my careers rarely last more than 5-6 patrols before I am beached. I want to take my present career to about 11 patrols, but not much longer than that.

predavolk · 10-08-08, 08:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by danurve

Taken two viic/41's to the end of the war. That could be why.

I rarely even bother with going for a XXI anymore. Don't think the game properly emulates one anyway. Type 9's have two advantages, distance and more firepower. But they are also sonar magnets.

The IXB is plenty upgradeable. I don't know why you'd choose a IXC other than a tiny range increase. As for a XXI, it is too uber, but it is sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo oooo much better than a IX you can't even mention them in the same sentence. The faster reloads, the lightning underwater speed, a comparable range, and fully upgraded components make it just nasty. With a rear-firing tube and a deck gun (or bigger AA gun), this would be the ULTIMATE WW2 boat. As it is, it's pretty close!

timmyab · 10-08-08, 10:57 AM

As the war goes on the VIIC is your friend.It can crash dive faster and go deeper.The VIIB may be a slightly better hunter but I know which one I'd rather be in especially from 41 onwards.

Red Heat · 10-08-08, 04:50 PM

Full agree...

Keel Basa · 10-08-08, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by predavolk

Quote:

Originally Posted by danurve

Taken two viic/41's to the end of the war. That could be why.

I rarely even bother with going for a XXI anymore. Don't think the game properly emulates one anyway. Type 9's have two advantages, distance and more firepower. But they are also sonar magnets.

The IXB is plenty upgradeable. I don't know why you'd choose a IXC other than a tiny range increase. As for a XXI, it is too uber, but it is sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo oooo much better than a IX you can't even mention them in the same sentence. The faster reloads, the lightning underwater speed, a comparable range, and fully upgraded components make it just nasty. With a rear-firing tube and a deck gun (or bigger AA gun), this would be the ULTIMATE WW2 boat. As it is, it's pretty close!

Totally agree. How could you not go for a XXI, really?

predavolk · 10-09-08, 08:14 AM

I forgot to mention that the XXI turns like a II. And it dives like a homesick dolphin.

10-07-08, 11:15 PM	#1
BasilY Weps Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 359 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	From VIIB to VIIC and IXB to IXC I like the B sub-types for both VII and IX boats, couldn't imagine anyone upgrading to the C sub-types. The only other sub-types I entertains VIIC/42 and IXD2. Why would a captain in GWX or in the real war switch from a VIIB to a VIIC?

10-08-08, 02:16 AM	#2
kylania Silent Hunter Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 3,528 Downloads: 118 Uploads: 0	While the VIIC was larger than the VIIB, and therefore slower, it included several improvements including the ability to dive approx 45m deeper (250m vs 295m). __________________

10-08-08, 07:18 AM	#3
danurve The Old Man Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Syracuse, NY Posts: 1,481 Downloads: 22 Uploads: 3	Taken two viic/41's to the end of the war. That could be why. I rarely even bother with going for a XXI anymore. Don't think the game properly emulates one anyway. Type 9's have two advantages, distance and more firepower. But they are also sonar magnets. __________________

10-08-08, 07:34 AM	#4
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	The VIIC was slower, but only by half a knot. It also carried more fuel, and was more adaptable to later upgrades. That said, I'm pretty sure captains rarely 'upgraded' to any other boat. They might go from a II to a VII, but not change within subtypes. That's a game thing. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

10-08-08, 04:50 PM	#8
Red Heat Ace of the Deep Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Portugal Posts: 1,093 Downloads: 267 Uploads: 0	Full agree... __________________ "There is three kinds of man: the living, the death, and those who are at Sea." Plato

10-08-08, 10:57 AM	#7
timmyab Watch Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 22 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	As the war goes on the VIIC is your friend.It can crash dive faster and go deeper.The VIIB may be a slightly better hunter but I know which one I'd rather be in especially from 41 onwards.

10-09-08, 08:14 AM	#10
predavolk Weps Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 369 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I forgot to mention that the XXI turns like a II. And it dives like a homesick dolphin.