59 TheFouledAnchor Beta Testers 108 posts 1,009 battles Report post #1 Posted November 14, 2017 Been here since the Closed Beta, just never that active, as I never seemed to be that good. Wanted make the transition between Coop and PvP. New as in I am mostly Co-op, and the transition from Co-Op to PvP all but makes me a noob, maybe worse than a noob, as I have some bad habits. I really like/liked Co-op, but it just doesn't provide the enjoyment that it used to. Anybody recommend a Line/Class that is noob friendly, and tolerant of mistakes? Other hints welcome as well!!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
314 [D-PN] Ducc_ducc Members 1,696 posts 7,766 battles Report post #2 Posted November 14, 2017 IJN Lol just kidding, use those if you want to learn really fast, and really brutally. No, try this, USN Cruisers, KM DDs, Brit BBs, and IJN CVS No don't try CVs, they're fun, but they're a heck of a lot of pain at first. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
314 [D-PN] Ducc_ducc Members 1,696 posts 7,766 battles Report post #3 Posted November 14, 2017 Also, if I were you, familiarise yourself with the fact that random battles are basically like trench wars, both sides have nice locations of islands to use as cover, and poop out occasionally to smash an enemy, the more you know how to use islands, the better you will be. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5,206 [PVE] Sovereigndawg Members 12,079 posts 21,321 battles Report post #4 Posted November 14, 2017 The random play-style is nothing like co op. Not everyone aims as good as the bots a few are better than the bots. No one torp beats as good as the bots. Take your time and get to know your ships capabilities. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
287 Dr_Powderfinger Members 834 posts 10,400 battles Report post #5 Posted November 14, 2017 2 minutes ago, Sovereigndawg said: The random play-style is nothing like co op. Not everyone aims as good as the bots a few are better than the bots. No one torp beats as good as the bots. Take your time and get to know your ships capabilities. While this may or may not be true, thinking and breathing human opponents definitely provide more of a challenge than bots (aiming skills or torpedobeats notwithstanding). Also german BBs are a good, forgiving line for new-ish players IMHO. .. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5,206 [PVE] Sovereigndawg Members 12,079 posts 21,321 battles Report post #6 Posted November 14, 2017 1 minute ago, Dr_Powderfinger said: While this may or may not be true, thinking and breathing human opponents definitely provide more of a challenge than bots (aiming skills or torpedobeats notwithstanding). Also german BBs are a good, forgiving line for new-ish players IMHO. .. Yes but you will never see a full red random team charge at the beginning of the battle and real players are better. Mostly I think because you don't know what to expect from them where bots are quite predicable. I Agree the German BB's are a good starting place. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
607 Ghostdog1355 Members 2,857 posts 9,224 battles Report post #7 Posted November 14, 2017 Anchor, just looked at your stats, You'll be fine. Look like a pretty decent dd driver. I'm a bb guy but have the utmost respect for the dd captains. I was the same when I started out. Played a ton of coop. Started PVP and did all right. Besides, there's something a little more gratifying knowing I just sank some poor schmuck like myself than a bot. Good luck 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
992 [HELLS] GrandAdmiral_2016 Members 2,971 posts 41,578 battles Report post #8 Posted November 14, 2017 29 minutes ago, Ghostdog1355 said: Anchor, just looked at your stats, You'll be fine. Look like a pretty decent dd driver. I'm a bb guy but have the utmost respect for the dd captains. I was the same when I started out. Played a ton of coop. Started PVP and did all right. Besides, there's something a little more gratifying knowing I just sank some poor schmuck like myself than a bot. Good luck My thoughts exactly. This old noob says do it! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
245 Jazzyblaster -Members- 1,266 posts 13 battles Report post #9 Posted November 14, 2017 Welcome! I'm happy to hear that you're being active in the game again. Co-op battles are very enjoyable, so I do see why you like to play them. Good luck in all of your future battles! :) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
59 TheFouledAnchor Beta Testers 108 posts 1,009 battles Report post #10 Posted November 15, 2017 Hey All! Thanks for all the advice. I got horribly schooled in the IJN line, but still love my FunkyTaco. Since I am already in the T5-6 in US destroyers/cruisers and already invested in German stuff, looks like that is the way I'll go. Carriers, that is only for Co-Op. It is somehow still pleasurable to drop a line of torps on a bot. Suspect that won't last, but T4/5 it is still fun. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
110 [1RD] MCBURL Members 205 posts 24,157 battles Report post #11 Posted November 20, 2017 Welcome Aboard. Are you a Navy Vet by chance? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
59 TheFouledAnchor Beta Testers 108 posts 1,009 battles Report post #12 Posted November 22, 2017 On 11/20/2017 at 6:22 PM, MCBURL said: Welcome Aboard. Are you a Navy Vet by chance? Yup. Submarines. Did 10 years, but despite the forum title, I didn't make chief. Made E-6, but got out before I put it on.I was an FT. Prior to that, I was in the Guard. Infantry 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
7,028 [WOLF9] iDuckman Wiki Lead, Privateers 19,236 posts 5,227 battles Report post #13 Posted November 26, 2017 They let Infantry on submarines?? How do they do their laps? Anyway, welcome. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5 [AK] Feardanube Beta Testers 558 posts 4,488 battles Report post #14 Posted November 26, 2017 On 11/22/2017 at 6:29 PM, TheFouledAnchor said: Yup. Submarines. Did 10 years, but despite the forum title, I didn't make chief. Made E-6, but got out before I put it on.I was an FT. Prior to that, I was in the Guard. Infantry Awesome, and thanks for your service. Active Duty Navy myself. I'm very much a middle of the road player myself, but really enjoy playing just the same. Fortunately the clan I'm with is very helpful in encouragement and in giving tips/tricks for each line of ships. Welcome aboard. ~ Feardanube Armored Knights FFC www.armoredknights.us Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
110 [1RD] MCBURL Members 205 posts 24,157 battles Report post #15 Posted November 28, 2017 Look me up sometime and we'll division up for a few games. Have a few other Navy Vets in our Clan: 1RD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
59 TheFouledAnchor Beta Testers 108 posts 1,009 battles Report post #16 Posted November 30, 2017 On 11/28/2017 at 7:37 AM, MCBURL said: Look me up sometime and we'll division up for a few games. Have a few other Navy Vets in our Clan: 1RD Will do, but warning, I only have about 75 or so PvP battles, and sometimes make like a soup sandwich, with an incredible sense of stupidity, especially when in a destroyer. I get a little to brave, or to big for my britches. Situational awareness could use ALOT of work. BATTLESHIP PRETTY! MUST SET ON FIRE!!!! *Totally misses the Japanese destroyer sticking torpedoes up his [edited]...* Not quite that bad, but I have a tenancy to focus fire, and only focus on that target. See the trees, but miss the forest as it were, and look for bugs on the trunk of the tree being focused... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
