I don't like my boat!

Alky · 10-06-10, 03:08 PM

Having only 5 torpedoes really sux. I looked through the GWX manual but can't find a reference to when I'd get an upgrade. For some reason the idea of starting a career in the "middle" of the war, didn't seem right and figured I could suffer for a bit. When can I expect to get a better load of weapons??

Jimbuna · 10-06-10, 03:12 PM

Start your career in the 2nd Flotilla out of Wilhelmshaven and you'll begin with a Type VIIB

K-61 · 10-06-10, 03:14 PM

You may not be offered another boat until you have accumulated enough renown to purchase one. The lower your difficulty settings, the longer it will take you to accumulate the required renown. If you do not wish to wait, you could simply start a new career in a different flotilla that has the boat you wish to use. SH3 Commander allows you to choose the flotilla and boat of your choice. It has been so long since I played without it that I cannot even remember if the stock game allows you to do this.

papa_smurf · 10-07-10, 06:20 AM

Nothing wrong with the Type II, it makes you select targets more carefully. I've had some good patrols in one, but if thats not your thing you could always go for a Type IX.

Schwieger · 10-07-10, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by K-61

You may not be offered another boat until you have accumulated enough renown to purchase one. The lower your difficulty settings, the longer it will take you to accumulate the required renown. If you do not wish to wait, you could simply start a new career in a different flotilla that has the boat you wish to use. SH3 Commander allows you to choose the flotilla and boat of your choice. It has been so long since I played without it that I cannot even remember if the stock game allows you to do this.

Yes Stock allows you to choose flotilla, but not you boat..but technically since boat is dependent on which flotilla you pick then you can pick your boat....so yea,, if that makes any sense.

Alky · 10-07-10, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

Start your career in the 2nd Flotilla out of Wilhelmshaven and you'll begin with a Type VIIB

I started a new career and did the above, that's more like it

Jimbuna · 10-07-10, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Alky

I started a new career and did the above, that's more like it

SINK EM ALL!!

frau kaleun · 10-07-10, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Alky

I started a new career and did the above, that's more like it

*sings*

Oh, it's heaven-lee
In a seven-bee

Puster Bill · 10-07-10, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by papa_smurf

Nothing wrong with the Type II, it makes you select targets more carefully. I've had some good patrols in one, but if thats not your thing you could always go for a Type IX.

Gonna have to second this one. I actually *PREFER* the Type II's, the only limitation that irks me about the kleineboot is that you can't go as deep as the bigger boats.

desirableroasted · 10-07-10, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by papa_smurf

Nothing wrong with the Type II, it makes you select targets more carefully.

You can learn so much about stealth and tactics with a II that I think any beginner is cheating himself/herself to try to instantly jump to at VII or IX. If you can't patrol successfully with the limitations a II presents, then, paradoxically, you are probably going to find the better-equipped VII even more difficult.

Jimbuna · 10-08-10, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by frau kaleun

*sings*

Oh, it's heaven-lee
In a seven-bee

Or *sings*

Will you be mine
In my type nine

frau kaleun · 10-08-10, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

Or *sings*

Will you be mine
In my type nine

Well it is a little roomier...

danzig70 · 10-08-10, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by frau kaleun

*sings*

Oh, it's heaven-lee
In a seven-bee

You got that right! I love mine.

CherryHarbey · 10-08-10, 01:19 PM

I started my current series of careers (Aug 39) in a type II out fo Kiel. Whilst I'm glad of the skills it helped me develop, I was glad to be rid of it once I had the opportunity to upgrade. I watched far too many damaged ships sail away from me whilst I shadowed them with empty torp tubes for my liking.

Jimbuna · 10-08-10, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by frau kaleun

Well it is a little roomier...

It would be needed for someone as rotund as myself

10-06-10, 03:08 PM	#1
Alky Lieutenant Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Abbotsford BC Canada Posts: 258 Downloads: 141 Uploads: 0	I don't like my boat! Having only 5 torpedoes really sux. I looked through the GWX manual but can't find a reference to when I'd get an upgrade. For some reason the idea of starting a career in the "middle" of the war, didn't seem right and figured I could suffer for a bit. When can I expect to get a better load of weapons?? __________________

10-06-10, 03:12 PM	#2
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,473 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Start your career in the 2nd Flotilla out of Wilhelmshaven and you'll begin with a Type VIIB __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

10-06-10, 03:14 PM	#3
K-61 Grey Wolf Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Ontario Posts: 795 Downloads: 39 Uploads: 0	You may not be offered another boat until you have accumulated enough renown to purchase one. The lower your difficulty settings, the longer it will take you to accumulate the required renown. If you do not wish to wait, you could simply start a new career in a different flotilla that has the boat you wish to use. SH3 Commander allows you to choose the flotilla and boat of your choice. It has been so long since I played without it that I cannot even remember if the stock game allows you to do this. __________________

10-07-10, 06:20 AM	#4
papa_smurf Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: High Peak, Derbyshire Posts: 2,851 Downloads: 33 Uploads: 0	Nothing wrong with the Type II, it makes you select targets more carefully. I've had some good patrols in one, but if thats not your thing you could always go for a Type IX. __________________

10-08-10, 01:19 PM	#14
CherryHarbey Engineer Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Derby, UK Posts: 200 Downloads: 86 Uploads: 0	I started my current series of careers (Aug 39) in a type II out fo Kiel. Whilst I'm glad of the skills it helped me develop, I was glad to be rid of it once I had the opportunity to upgrade. I watched far too many damaged ships sail away from me whilst I shadowed them with empty torp tubes for my liking.