I knew a guy who did sick damage to my fleets all the time with subs. Even more so in classic when he could shoot at planes.
Subs can’t shoot at planes in classic!!!
Correct. SUBs cannot fire at aircraft in Revised or Classic.
@Imperious:
Yea but they cant hit planes. Planes can attack them and they cant shoot back. Id have them for fodder but use them with surface fleets as soakers.
Well they can submerge, so you might lose one or two out of your group.
Its still great though when you sink an aircraft carrier then submerge, and the planes have nowhere to land.
Subs can’t shoot at planes in classic!!!
add it to my list of noob experiances, mistakes!
You know, I have found there is a time when you want to go BB.
You want to sink the enemy fleet AND have enough punch left over to keep moving without being disabled yourself.
Battleships will perform this for you. They can take a licking and keep on ticking. I call them teh Timex of the Naval world. Besides, nothing’s quite as satisfying as having 3 Battleships for Japan (especially with Most Powerful Battleships NA in LHTR/AAR)
I like my fleets to have at least 1BB, 2 is even better. But realistically I don’t usually buy BB, they are just too expensive.
BS, every time I add in a new BB with America or Japan you always buy a counter BB. =)
Sorry, had to call you on it. And personally, if I have to go Island Hopping or I want to hit Multiple targets by splitting my fleet, I want at least 2 battleships, 3 or 4 is even better.
I agree with the sentiment that you should get battleships (or any unit, really), depending on what you want to accomplish.
My style of play does not lend itself to battleships, so I do not purchase them.
However, I have been in situations in which I have taken over another player’s turn, and bought battleships.
You know, I have found there is a time when you want to go BB.
You want to sink the enemy fleet AND have enough punch left over to keep moving without being disabled yourself.
Battleships will perform this for you. They can take a licking and keep on ticking. I call them teh Timex of the Naval world. Besides, nothing’s quite as satisfying as having 3 Battleships for Japan (especially with Most Powerful Battleships NA in LHTR/AAR)
Jenn, funny you should mention this. I was thinking of doing exactly this in our current game. The thing is, I have Super BBs AND Tokyo Express, so the dilemma continues – 1 (Super) BB vs. 2 DDs that can transport troops . . . hmmm. Either way, I’m having a blast toying with that gigantic American fleet you have. :lol:
