74 [F-N-S] ArnoldSchoenberg Members 567 posts 19,541 battles Report post #1 Posted March 17, 2017 I just unlocked Bismarck. I don't have enough bb commanders. I am wondering if to keep Gneisenau. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3,733 [SYN] mofton [SYN] Members 8,752 posts 15,286 battles Report post #2 Posted March 17, 2017 I hated it as much as I liked Scharnhorst, at T7 you really do need an at least reasonable captain IMO. So I'd say no. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
477 [BHSN] scruffycavetroll Members 2,564 posts 4,204 battles Report post #3 Posted March 17, 2017 (edited) I have the gneis, sharn, bis & tirp. all great ships. just put a new captain on it. Edited March 17, 2017 by scruffycavetroll Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1,728 [-KIA-] ValkyrWarframe Members 5,193 posts 13,772 battles Report post #4 Posted March 17, 2017 (edited) Gneisenau is a very fun ship to play. I plan to keep her. Also: Obligatory Image Edited March 17, 2017 by ValkyrWarframe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3,656 [-K-] Ace_04 Members 8,491 posts 14,883 battles Report post #5 Posted March 17, 2017 Keeper. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
41 [ZAZEN] husband Alpha Tester 404 posts 8,964 battles Report post #6 Posted March 17, 2017 shame I cant give you one of my 6 (SIX!!!) spare 10pt Emden commanders that I collected during the krimbo special packages- seriously what does one do with an extra half dozen qualified commanders collecting pay.. Thank you for asking the question- I just unlocked the Bismark too- I am wondering about the Nagato and Colorado ... I am guessing I will not keep those Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3,936 [CNO] Soshi_Sone Members 6,076 posts 18,547 battles Report post #7 Posted March 17, 2017 This is really a personal choice. If you enjoy playing it, keep it. If not, then get rid of it. I keep all of my BBs and play whatever fits my fancy at the time. That said, Bismarck is my best BB. I find it fits my aggressive BB play style, while also giving me flexibility to adjust if the MM and situation dictate. Even when bottom tiered, (T8 in a T10 match), I can contribute to the team without feeling like I'm outclassed, even by T10s. And when top tier, if I'm not at the top of the scoreboard, I feel like I didn't do my job. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
41 [ZAZEN] husband Alpha Tester 404 posts 8,964 battles Report post #8 Posted March 17, 2017 This is really a personal choice. If you enjoy playing it, keep it. If not, then get rid of it. actually I would say its a matter of resources.. if there arent qualified commanders to fill the role and money is short - then in some cases selling is the only choice however purchasing and playing the Sharnhorst will solve both those problems for training and getting cash.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
33,590 [HINON] Lert Alpha Tester 24,704 posts 19,894 battles Report post #9 Posted March 17, 2017 I did keep her even after getting Big Fred and Kurfuerst. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
854 TheStarSlayer Members, Beta Testers 1,591 posts 2,659 battles Report post #10 Posted March 17, 2017 If you enjoyed playing her then I would keep Gneis, especially if you don't have Scharners. Tier VII is the Goldilocks zone for MM and she is a powerful ship for her tier if played right. In addition you can level and poach skippers from her to eventually captain the Biz and FdG if you plan to go to Tier X. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
521 [HINON] Admiral_Franz_von_Hipper Members 2,136 posts 5,764 battles Report post #11 Posted March 17, 2017 My plan is to keep all the German BBs I get. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4,267 [RLGN] Estimated_Prophet Members 14,919 posts 26,435 battles Report post #12 Posted March 17, 2017 I am wondering about the Nagato and Colorado ... I am guessing I will not keep those Keep Colorado if you can aford it. Always great to troll people who think it's a piece of junk with those 16" guns. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
306 [UDEAD] NCC81701 Beta Testers 994 posts 12,333 battles Report post #13 Posted March 17, 2017 I didn't think I would like the ship going in, but ended up keeping her. I'll probably train a new captain for her at some point. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4,173 Pope_Shizzle Members 3,229 posts 7,820 battles Report post #14 Posted March 17, 2017 When I finished my Gneisenau "grind", I sold her immediately. There is nothing "special" about her that would justify keeping her at tier 7. I already have a premium Scharnhorst and I really wanted the captain to move to my Bismarck. Bismarck, more than any other BB in the game, needs a high point commander. If you don't have any other options, I'd junk her. Alternatively, if credits aren't an issue, you can keep her in port until you can get a new captain on her. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
483 [MEIST] jager_geist Members 1,505 posts 5,746 battles Report post #15 Posted March 17, 2017 I think she is a keeper. I'm still learning her but I am getting attached to her. When I unlock the Bismark I'll move the Captain but will shuffle Captains around for her. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
873 [SCCC] Peregrinas Members 3,177 posts 12,811 battles Report post #16 Posted March 17, 2017 I kept mine because of the looks and she performed really well. But I don't think I have a commander for her. I have Scharnhorst but whereas Scharn's turrets turn quickly so I don't need EM, EM won't hurt on Gneis so I probably will need a dedicated commander for her. At least with Bismarck/Tirpitz, I have the same commander for both. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1,480 Stauffenberg44 Members 4,247 posts 9,871 battles Report post #17 Posted March 17, 2017 My plan is to keep all the German BBs I get. That's a good plan except for the Nassau in my view. For the OP: keep her. You can grind up a new captain quick enough and have them all ready for Freddie and Kurfurst. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 ChrisDarc Members 37 posts 1,733 battles Report post #18 Posted March 17, 2017 Maybe not? Matching making for the Gneisenau is not that great like it was the Bismarck I think has better match making, possibly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
963 [PLPT] SergeantHop Members 4,435 posts 6,599 battles Report post #19 Posted March 17, 2017 I kept mine, along with one of the 10pt captains I got from the 15 Emdens I received in the santa crates. The premium camo looks good on it, too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
678 [CVLOV] Francois424 Beta Testers 3,640 posts 2,638 battles Report post #20 Posted March 17, 2017 Had some totally incredible game in the Gneisenau, but not keeping her because I have Scharnhorst which I like even more. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2,750 [FOXEH] Kitsunelegend Beta Testers 6,103 posts 1,313 battles Report post #21 Posted March 17, 2017 Gneisenau is a goddess to me, next to Arizona. Keeper imo! =D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
788 DerKrampus Members 1,853 posts 3,584 battles Report post #22 Posted March 17, 2017 I had her more-versatile, more-fun and more-smecksy sister in my port already, so no. I didn't keep her. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4,501 [WOLF7] awiggin Members 12,601 posts Report post #23 Posted March 17, 2017 Did you enjoy your time in the Gneisnau? Then keep the ship, move the captain up to the Bismark (Assuming you have him 2nd speced) and build a new gneis pilot. Personally I kept it, since you have a premium ship, grinding a new captain really isn't that bad... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
371 [SIM] LadyJess Members 1,660 posts Report post #24 Posted March 17, 2017 Have kept all regardless of having high skill commanders or not. Eventually the commanders will level up. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
963 [PLPT] SergeantHop Members 4,435 posts 6,599 battles Report post #25 Posted March 17, 2017 I will only buy Gneisenau back if Wargaming shoes some due earned respect to the ship where Gneisenau actually had 3 barreled turrets just as her sister ship Scharnhorst did. There are images of Gneisenau all over the web google it if you don't believe me. Until wargaming does her right I wont play that ship again. I would rather pay out 40 bucks and buy Scharnhorst. Sooo...Buy the Scharnhorst? Gneisenau in game is the planned upgrade for the ship that was almost completed before Hitler cancelled the project. This was not something WG pulled out of their asses. If you had read the thread you were posting in previously on this matter, you would know that. There will never be a 28cm Gneisenau. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
