654 [FAE] BlailBlerg Members 2,616 posts 3,631 battles Report post #1 Posted September 18, 2017 (edited) The USN line is quite fun right now, going stealth North Carolina. The speed is fun. Hoping to get to Iowa eventually, but will need a premium for that to make money. Also, picking up the RN BB line for funzies (and maybe the RN CLs). During the new years/xmas times when things are on sale, which ship would you get for entertainment value? My friends have AZs and Bismarcks, so div-ing with something a little different might be kind of fun? Alabama looks kind of exciting. Or would you pick Warspite for t6 strength? Is warspite slow and ponderous? I don't have any free exp, nor ways to get it quickly, so Missouri is out of the question. Edited September 18, 2017 by BlailBlerg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3,903 [SYN] MrDeaf Members 15,876 posts 12,803 battles Report post #2 Posted September 18, 2017 I'm almost certain LWM did reviews on all of those... and you still can't make up your mind? I suggest tossing a coin. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
562 [G-O-W] LancerUlysses Volunteer Moderator Coordinator, Supertester, Privateers 1,412 posts 15,629 battles Report post #3 Posted September 18, 2017 They are all good, but I am partial to Alabama. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
39,858 [WG-CC] LittleWhiteMouse WoWS Community Contributors 12,283 posts 10,387 battles Report post #4 Posted September 18, 2017 If you need to make money, tier 8 is the way to go. The credit earning coefficient is much higher than Warspite or Arizona. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3 [NEWB] Tiracel Members 47 posts 1,528 battles Report post #5 Posted September 18, 2017 From LWM i expected a "Warspite" ;) I would say this: Wait until next weekend and buy a Tirpiz-bundle. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
25 [RWBY] KongouIsBestShip Members 160 posts 1,668 battles Report post #6 Posted September 18, 2017 I recommend Alabama. Good armor, great guns, and when fitted with the steering mod, you can almost throw her around like a cruiser (12 sec rudder shift) She's insanely fun. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
791 [GGWP] _Zeka Beta Testers 2,180 posts 10,515 battles Report post #7 Posted September 18, 2017 If its a premium BB you want, then I suggest pooling your money to buy doubloons and covert XP to get Missouri. I constantly bash that ship ingame and sometimes on Discord but for the most part its the best premium BB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
11,258 [WOLF3] HazeGrayUnderway Members 28,279 posts 24,692 battles Report post #8 Posted September 18, 2017 Alabama. EASILY Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
485 [RM-I] pastore123 [RM-I] Members 962 posts 9,951 battles Report post #9 Posted September 18, 2017 Do any premium ships above tier 4 receive preferential match making? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
204 [R-R-R] Exciton8964 Members 1,069 posts 10,881 battles Report post #10 Posted September 18, 2017 I don't like any of these 3. First of all both T6 and T8 have bad MM where you can up-tiered a lot. Both AZ and Warspite are slow WWI BBs. It is a bit hard to get back on those turtles after playing high-tier BBs. They are both very strong ships but I just don't find them consistent enough for my liking. Alabama is a strong well-rounded ship. But I don't see her providing anything unique compared to NC. NC's guns are actually even more accurate and has better concealment. I don't know why I should spend a lot of money on a very expensive T8 premium if I already have a free tech tree counterpart to play with. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
13 ES84312 Members 66 posts 3,729 battles Report post #11 Posted September 18, 2017 3 hours ago, LittleWhiteMouse said: If you need to make money, tier 8 is the way to go. The credit earning coefficient is much higher than Warspite or Arizona. Absolutely right. Good tier 6 games, 300k - 400k. I had some Alabama games with triple credits and mm at tier 8 gives always the chance to get more credits. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
579 Kongo_Pride Members 832 posts 25,106 battles Report post #12 Posted September 18, 2017 4 hours ago, BlailBlerg said: Also, picking up the RN BB line for funzies (and maybe the RN CLs). During the new years/xmas times when things are on sale, which ship would you get for entertainment value? My friends have AZs and Bismarcks, so div-ing with something a little different might be kind of fun? Alabama looks kind of exciting. Or would you pick Warspite for t6 strength? Is warspite slow and ponderous? I don't have any free exp, nor ways to get it quickly, so Missouri is out of the question. Think of it like a hot night with a total stranger.... Yes! Yes!! Yes!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
480 [ADOPT] Spooooooooooooooooooooon Beta Testers 1,259 posts 13,144 battles Report post #13 Posted September 18, 2017 For price and performance, Arizona. For sheer performance, Alabama. For fun and love - Warspite 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
336 [-K-] RightYouAreKen Members 1,151 posts 9,181 battles Report post #14 Posted September 18, 2017 I have all 3. Alabama is by far the most fun for me. Like you said, speed is fun. The others are just frustratingly slow. It also has the best AA by miles. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
761 [CHASE] donaldEpott [CHASE] Members 4,578 posts 12,604 battles Report post #15 Posted September 18, 2017 I have all three and cant complain about any of them.... Well the Warspite is difficult to love but its been in my port and I still use it to train captains in my UK like even thought I have several other ships that have entered my port since that help with that task now, I have had the Warspite since Open beta and glad I have since I started the British like with several well trained skippers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1,588 [CRMSN] Cobraclutch Beta Testers, In AlfaTesters 6,010 posts 4,625 battles Report post #16 Posted September 18, 2017 This isn't about earning potential. It's about fun. My vote goes to Warspite. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
11,258 [WOLF3] HazeGrayUnderway Members 28,279 posts 24,692 battles Report post #17 Posted September 18, 2017 Alabama has: Stealth 16"/45 power High Tier USN BB AA 27kts max speed and amazing maneuverability. The best blend of Speed and Maneuverability in ***ANY*** US BB. She has the sped of high tier US BBs and the great turn capability of the prior tier Standards. Unlike NC, does not get easily citadeled from any glancing shot to the sides. In addition, the maneuverability further protects the sides of Alabama. Yamato-quality TDS You will be extremely hard pressed to find a BB with all of these outstanding qualities in one ship. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
327 abyssofthetriffid Members 1,560 posts 3,859 battles Report post #18 Posted September 18, 2017 Warspite with 8km 2nds and 3 repair upgrades. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1,477 [HINON] renegadestatuz Members 7,656 posts 8,214 battles Report post #19 Posted September 18, 2017 7 minutes ago, abyssofthetriffid said: Warspite with 8km 2nds and 3 repair upgrades. The other choices have the same amount of repairs. You're also gimping yourself if you're only running 3 repairs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
761 [CHASE] donaldEpott [CHASE] Members 4,578 posts 12,604 battles Report post #20 Posted September 18, 2017 I went for primary gun accuracy instead of secondary build on my Warspite. Very accurate guns when you do that and always deal heavy damage. Its a good ship to one shot cruisers with. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
327 abyssofthetriffid Members 1,560 posts 3,859 battles Report post #21 Posted September 18, 2017 7 minutes ago, renegadestatuz said: The other choices have the same amount of repairs. You're also gimping yourself if you're only running 3 repairs. Thats the super container for ya lol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3,945 [CNO] Soshi_Sone Members 6,085 posts 18,577 battles Report post #22 Posted September 18, 2017 They are all entertaining. I can't really say which one is preferred using that metric. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1,477 [HINON] renegadestatuz Members 7,656 posts 8,214 battles Report post #23 Posted September 18, 2017 8 minutes ago, abyssofthetriffid said: Thats the super container for ya lol. Are you referring to the special repair module that you can get out of supercontainers? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
560 [-N-] GrimmeReaper Members 2,227 posts 14,832 battles Report post #24 Posted September 18, 2017 All are fun ships. Alabama has something nice in that she has a 50% torpedo protection, I have been the beneficiary of that and been on the losing end when I put 5 Fubuki Torps into her and didn't get the kill. If you like the NC you will like the Bama Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2,550 [SYN] Kapitan_Wuff Members 8,256 posts 14,111 battles Report post #25 Posted September 18, 2017 Check out LWM's reviews and then make up your own mind. Personally, none of those are the premium BB I would pick, Scharnhorst is the winner. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites