3,748 NoZoupForYou Members 1,695 posts 8,942 battles Report post #1 Posted January 18, 2017 Big decisions. Radio finding might not be the end of the world and I give a cruiser loadout. I want to hear your opinions and preferred loadout. Let's discuss. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
9 Captain_Ernst_Lindemann Beta Testers 682 posts 374 battles Report post #2 Posted January 18, 2017 R.I.P Imperial Japanese Navy And Torpedooooos 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
35 StaticDreams Members 207 posts 5,493 battles Report post #3 Posted January 18, 2017 Im having anxiety issues and my OCD is acting up again as I struggle to find suitable captains skills for my Yamato and German cruiser build.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3,748 NoZoupForYou Members 1,695 posts 8,942 battles Report post #4 Posted January 18, 2017 Im having anxiety issues and my OCD is acting up again as I struggle to find suitable captains skills for my Yamato and German cruiser build.... I know, right. This is a tough update for BBs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
272 Hurlbut ∞ Members 3,067 posts 2,554 battles Report post #5 Posted January 18, 2017 I know, right. This is a tough update for BBs. Right. The jack of trade build loses efficiency. So if you want better results, you have to specialize in Secondary, AA, or Survivability. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1,363 [HYD] Aduial Members 7,105 posts 5,289 battles Report post #6 Posted January 18, 2017 I know, right. This is a tough update for BBs. It must be hard having so many good skills to choose from, am i right? Anyways, I agree that RPF is not the end of the world. But that doesn't stop me from hating it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19 wscott5050 Beta Testers 85 posts 4,196 battles Report post #7 Posted January 18, 2017 (edited) Is it just me or do the one point captain skills suck other than PM? (Ok I know it's probably just me) I'm having a tough time deciding what to do for the first skill because I don't feel like I get modules knocked out enough to warrant taking PM if there is something else to take, but I don't see what is useful. I guess Expert Loader, but I had that on a lot of my ships previously and didn't find it that useful. On top of that most of the new skills seem pretty pointless as well other than HEAP. Very underwhelming to say the least. Have to say I'm liking this change to captain skills even less than the last one where they nerfed my fav the Omaha into oblivion. R.l.P Omaha....may you one day rise again. Edited January 18, 2017 by wscott5050 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
873 [SCCC] Peregrinas Members 3,181 posts 17,491 battles Report post #8 Posted January 18, 2017 Is it just me or do the one point captain skills suck other than PM? (Ok I know it's probably just me) I'm having a tough time deciding what to do for the first skill because I don't feel like I get modules knocked out enough to warrant taking PM if there is something else to take, but I don't see what is useful. I guess Expert Loader, but I had that on a lot of my ships previously and didn't find it that useful. On top of that most of the new skills seem pretty pointless as well other than HEAP. Very underwhelming to say the least. Have to say I'm liking this change to captain skills even less than the last one where they nerfed my fav the Omaha into oblivion. R.l.P Omaha....may you one day rise again. AA guns and secondaries count as modules so it should mean that they get knocked out less often. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
523 MorbidGamer Members 2,255 posts Report post #9 Posted January 18, 2017 (edited) Well I like that I have almost 2 million commander XP. I don't need the RPF crutch... Edited January 18, 2017 by MorbidGamer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19 wscott5050 Beta Testers 85 posts 4,196 battles Report post #10 Posted January 18, 2017 AA guns and secondaries count as modules so it should mean that they get knocked out less often. I was aware of that, but thank you for the helpful reply. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
523 MorbidGamer Members 2,255 posts Report post #11 Posted January 18, 2017 I was aware of that, but thank you for the helpful reply. AA and secondary's are considered mounts. These are HP based. Engine, Rudder, Torp Tubes and Main Guns are consider modules. These are chance based. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
35 StaticDreams Members 207 posts 5,493 battles Report post #12 Posted January 18, 2017 yeah... secondary guns and aa guns dont benefit from the preventive maintenance. Only stuff like engine, steering, torp tubes, and main guns are considered modules and get to receive the almighty blessing of the PM. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3,748 NoZoupForYou Members 1,695 posts 8,942 battles Report post #13 Posted January 18, 2017 Really I think RFP is nothing but clutter. It offers no benefit in the beginning of a round. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1,955 [-K--] Spyde Beta Testers 4,834 posts Report post #14 Posted January 18, 2017 Don't you know ? By Reading these forums Every ship should take RPF twice. battleships will be hunting DD's like its their jobs. So fast and agile... DD's stand no chance. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1,363 [HYD] Aduial Members 7,105 posts 5,289 battles Report post #15 Posted January 18, 2017 Don't you know ? By Reading these forums Every ship should take RPF twice. battleships will be hunting DD's like its their jobs. So fast and agile... DD's stand no chance. Hunting DDs is not the only application of RPF. I don't think you have a full understanding of the skill. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1,520 Wombatmetal Members 4,515 posts 3,255 battles Report post #16 Posted January 18, 2017 Really I think RFP is nothing but clutter. It offers no benefit in the beginning of a round. It offers a lot of benefit at the start of a round. Enemy DD capping? You know where he is with enough information to aim torpedoes (and hit) I know my DDs are parked. I have played with this in test and it's potent. DDs are now largely obsolete except for the VMF Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1,955 [-K--] Spyde Beta Testers 4,834 posts Report post #17 Posted January 18, 2017 Hunting DDs is not the only application of RPF. I don't think you have a full understanding of the skill. I understand it.. and have little issues avoiding/knowng where DD's are. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1,363 [HYD] Aduial Members 7,105 posts 5,289 battles Report post #18 Posted January 18, 2017 I understand it.. and have little issues avoiding/knowng where DD's are. You also have a problem with understanding the fact that not everyone is as experienced as you or I may be. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
242 Lillehuntrix Members 1,140 posts 8,387 battles Report post #19 Posted January 18, 2017 My first step is going to be speccing one of my many 10 point ARP Myoko clone captains with RPF to see how valuable I find it, on cruisers at least. Sort of an acid test, since it will be at the expense of CE. Maybe the teddy bear - his animal senses tingling and all that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1,363 [HYD] Aduial Members 7,105 posts 5,289 battles Report post #20 Posted January 18, 2017 My first step is going to be speccing one of my many 10 point ARP Myoko clone captains with RPF to see how valuable I find it, on cruisers at least. Sort of an acid test, since it will be at the expense of CE. Maybe the teddy bear - his animal senses tingling and all that. Even though WG has intended this skill for DDs and CAs, CAs won't actually see much benefit from this because they still have no way of pushing in to hunt destroyers without taking massive damage. So ironically, RPF isn't very useful on CAs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
762 IceSerpen7 Members 3,959 posts 7,738 battles Report post #21 Posted January 18, 2017 AA guns and secondaries count as modules so it should mean that they get knocked out less often. AA guns and secondaries can not be incapacitated (only destroyed), thus are not affected by that skill. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1,324 [NERO] TTK_Aegis Members 3,630 posts Report post #22 Posted January 18, 2017 Really I think RFP is nothing but clutter. It offers no benefit in the beginning of a round. As much as I don't think RFP is a huge deal, it does depend on how you use it. Example: Let's say you're trying to /avoid/ contact with the enemy because you're a stealthy torp boat. You could use RFP to know if you're heading toward or away from an unspotted enemy DD or an unspotted enemy behind an island. You could use it to better plan your rout to remain undetected, which could be a game changing buff for torp boats if they work it right. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3,748 NoZoupForYou Members 1,695 posts 8,942 battles Report post #23 Posted January 18, 2017 These skills are a pain. Giving up so much stuff I usually take. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
523 MorbidGamer Members 2,255 posts Report post #24 Posted January 18, 2017 These skills are a pain. Giving up so much stuff I usually take. I pre-planed a head of time... But it does suck losing your old builds. I feel you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
21 [TORCH] Toten Members 39 posts 14,866 battles Report post #25 Posted January 18, 2017 I don't much care for new skill tree just lost AFT on all my t10 cruisers if i want CE, BOS and BFT now cost 6 pnts instead of 2. So all my captains lost efficacy whats to like? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
