103 [-V-] LoneStormchaser Members 803 posts 3,613 battles Report post #1 Posted September 8, 2017 With the next update coming, supposedly launching changes to IFHE, which will affect certain ships dramatically, will there be a period given to us Capts. the chance to change our Capt. build, free of charge? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
7,197 [NMKJT] KiyoSenkan Beta Testers 21,155 posts 3,867 battles Report post #2 Posted September 8, 2017 And what is the change, now? Last I heard, they reverted on the -8% fire chance that was initially being tested and IFHE is back to what it was before. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
436 [RUST] _Luna Alpha Tester 884 posts 3,403 battles Report post #3 Posted September 8, 2017 Why? As they are testing right now: Quote We changed the rate of this Skill to increase its value for ships with small-caliber guns. Now Ships with armament up to 139mm will have -1% to the chance of being set on fire, and ships with gun calibers higher than 139mm will have a -3% chance, as it originally was. Ships above 139mm are unchanged, and below are buffed. Why would they reset your captain for this? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
103 [-V-] LoneStormchaser Members 803 posts 3,613 battles Report post #4 Posted September 8, 2017 Just now, _Luna said: Why? As they are testing right now: Ships above 139mm are unchanged, and below are buffed. Why would they reset your captain for this? Just curious. I can imagine players have set their Capt's build to adjust to the current IFHE and with any change which may occur, player's may think twice about what they have chosen, like FP and DE. Even with the changes to smoke, Radio Location seems like it may not be worth the 4 points. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1,615 [SYN] Kapitan_Wuff [SYN] Members 6,706 posts 11,323 battles Report post #5 Posted September 8, 2017 All I saw was a buff for DDs, looks like it's unchanged for cruisers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
617 [WOLF1] mavfin87 [WOLF1] Members 2,765 posts 1,320 battles Report post #6 Posted September 8, 2017 If you want to reshuffle a captain, it's discounted this weekend. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2,708 [HINON] Doomlock WoWS Wiki Editor, In AlfaTesters, Beta Testers 6,498 posts 3,751 battles Report post #7 Posted September 8, 2017 All I need to do is switch DE from Akizuki to BFT and I am good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
397 [R-F] Brhinosaurus Members 664 posts 6,159 battles Report post #8 Posted September 8, 2017 What sorts of ships use IFHE? Most of the time it doesn't seem to come recommended, especially given the cost. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1,965 [SYN] Th3KrimzonD3mon [SYN] Members 6,722 posts 7,354 battles Report post #9 Posted September 8, 2017 17 minutes ago, LoneStormchaser said: Just curious. I can imagine players have set their Capt's build to adjust to the current IFHE and with any change which may occur, player's may think twice about what they have chosen, like FP and DE. Even with the changes to smoke, Radio Location seems like it may not be worth the 4 points. There is no reason to change a captain currently built for IFHE, and I doubt many DD drivers, aside from possibly the RU line, that would change theirs, either. There's no need for WG to do any grace period discounts for this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
6,799 [SYN] IronWolfV Alpha Tester, Beta Testers 30,523 posts 4,420 battles Report post #10 Posted September 8, 2017 10 minutes ago, Brhinosaurus said: What sorts of ships use IFHE? Most of the time it doesn't seem to come recommended, especially given the cost. Only real ships that benefit from it are 152 and 155mm guns. Smaller guns can benefit up to a point but after tier 7 for DD guns, its a waste. But it's a nice buff to Atlanta and Flint since they have DD caliber guns. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
108 [BAKED] Dodgy_Cookies Members 918 posts 8,948 battles Report post #11 Posted September 8, 2017 9 minutes ago, IronWolfV said: But it's a nice buff to Atlanta and Flint since they have DD caliber guns. Dont forget the Krispy Kream (Krasny Krym) too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3,026 [GWG] BrushWolf [GWG] Alpha Tester, In AlfaTesters 15,136 posts 8,762 battles Report post #12 Posted September 8, 2017 1 hour ago, _Luna said: Why? As they are testing right now: Ships above 139mm are unchanged, and below are buffed. Why would they reset your captain for this? Not actually a buff but instead a smaller debuff which is a gain for them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1,191 [GWG] AVR_Project [GWG] Members 5,328 posts 9,387 battles Report post #13 Posted September 8, 2017 Special ends in '325' crossed out.. What does it mean? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
525 [KP] IronMike11B4O Members 1,995 posts 18,375 battles Report post #14 Posted September 8, 2017 1 hour ago, Brhinosaurus said: What sorts of ships use IFHE? Most of the time it doesn't seem to come recommended, especially given the cost. Belfast, Kutusov, Cleveland, Budyonny Schorrs, Chapayev, Donskoi, Molotov, Phoenix, Omaha. Do I need to continue? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
7,197 [NMKJT] KiyoSenkan Beta Testers 21,155 posts 3,867 battles Report post #15 Posted September 8, 2017 1 hour ago, IronWolfV said: Only real ships that benefit from it are 152 and 155mm guns. Smaller guns can benefit up to a point but after tier 7 for DD guns, its a waste. Akizuki needs IFHE to deal direct damage to basically anything. I'll be keeping DE on mine though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4,011 [ABDA] crzyhawk Beta Testers 16,019 posts 11,538 battles Report post #16 Posted September 8, 2017 1 hour ago, Brhinosaurus said: What sorts of ships use IFHE? Most of the time it doesn't seem to come recommended, especially given the cost. Light cruisers: Ships with main guns under 155mm. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
103 [-V-] LoneStormchaser Members 803 posts 3,613 battles Report post #17 Posted September 8, 2017 (edited) 46 minutes ago, AVR_Project said: Special ends in '325' crossed out.. What does it mean? 46 minutes ago, IronMike11B4O said: Belfast, Kutusov, Cleveland, Budyonny Schorrs, Chapayev, Donskoi, Molotov, Phoenix, Omaha. Do I need to continue? 45 minutes ago, AraAragami said: Akizuki needs IFHE to deal direct damage to basically anything. I'll be keeping DE on mine though 26 minutes ago, crzyhawk said: Light cruisers: Ships with main guns under 155mm. Well, this explains why we're getting a discount on the cost to change Capt's build. Good one WG. "We'll sucker them in and then change the effectiveness of a Captain. Players will then feel the necessity to change the build, which costs doubloons, which they will have to buy if they haven't enough" Sounds something like MS did when Gates made a promise, "Once you buy Office, you will never need to buy it again" Quote: Whether or not you can install your existing Office on the new computer or laptop will depend upon the type of installation that you have. If the software came already installed on that computer, it is quite likely the OEM version is only licensed for use on that particular computer. On the other hand, if you purchased it as a separate item, even if it was at the same time as you purchased your computer, and you have the installation media and the Product Key, then you are free to install it on the new computer. "Good Luck" Edited September 8, 2017 by LoneStormchaser Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
397 [R-F] Brhinosaurus Members 664 posts 6,159 battles Report post #18 Posted September 8, 2017 31 minutes ago, IronMike11B4O said: Belfast, Kutusov, Cleveland, Budyonny Schorrs, Chapayev, Donskoi, Molotov, Phoenix, Omaha. Do I need to continue? Maybe I should try it out on my Cleveland... but I do love starting fires... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
965 ReddNekk Members 3,629 posts 13,443 battles Report post #19 Posted September 8, 2017 2 hours ago, Brhinosaurus said: What sorts of ships use IFHE? Most of the time it doesn't seem to come recommended, especially given the cost. I use it on Atlanta, Cleveland, Emile Bertin, De Grasse, Phoenix, and Kutuzov. Works pretty good on them. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
371 Xlap Members 2,274 posts 7,311 battles Report post #20 Posted September 8, 2017 I dont see why OP. If the changes come the way they are its not changing nothing to cruisers and its a buff to DDs. They would only give you the four cpt points if It was a nerf. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
525 [KP] IronMike11B4O Members 1,995 posts 18,375 battles Report post #21 Posted September 8, 2017 1 hour ago, Brhinosaurus said: Maybe I should try it out on my Cleveland... but I do love starting fires... Yeah it cuts down slightly but say goodbye to shattered shells. That's where you notice the big difference. Shatters become pens with a slight fire reduction. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
6,799 [SYN] IronWolfV Alpha Tester, Beta Testers 30,523 posts 4,420 battles Report post #22 Posted September 8, 2017 2 hours ago, AraAragami said: Akizuki needs IFHE to deal direct damage to basically anything. I'll be keeping DE on mine though Well I forgot the outlier. Sue me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3,183 [NOVA] BlazerSparta Members 11,026 posts Report post #23 Posted September 8, 2017 3 hours ago, BrushWolf said: which is a gain for them In other words, a buff. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
159 [LLMF] StoptheViolins Alpha Tester 1,219 posts Report post #24 Posted September 8, 2017 139mm<= 1% <139mm = 3% Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1,191 [GWG] AVR_Project [GWG] Members 5,328 posts 9,387 battles Report post #25 Posted September 9, 2017 I thought I knew what IFHE was... but after reading a few posts, I figure I woke up in the Twilight Zone... Question #1: What does IFHE have to do with the shooting ship catching on fire?? I used to think, and still think -- NOTHING. Question #2: What exactly is being changed? Specific, like Fire Chance reduced from -3% to -1% for below 140mm. Right? Question #3: Is the PENETRATION factor of IFHE being changed? I read NO. Question #4: I already have IFHE and DE set up on all those < 140mm ships. Why would I want to change this? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
