1,382 [GRIT] Lensar Members 3,254 posts 11,798 battles Report post #1 Posted May 31, 2016 I'm telling ya, the Gearing is a solid torp boat. 13.2 torp range, 71 torp speed with TA, 104 sec reload, 18k damage. Solid guns, especially within 10k, a bit 'lobtastic' beyond that. Decent AA, at 56 with AAGM 2. 5.9 detection range (tied with shima for smallest). Smallest T10 turning radius. 3rd fastest ship behind Khab and Shima. The question is, how soon will they nerf it on us? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3,186 BlazerSparta Members 11,026 posts 30,665 battles Report post #2 Posted May 31, 2016 Hopefully by buffing Shima's guns a little. Maybe with a second or two cut off the reload time. If you're going to take away IJN DD's ability to torp stuff safely, give em a little more capability to shoot stuff instead. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2,349 [NG-NL] Reymu Members 7,141 posts 12,577 battles Report post #3 Posted May 31, 2016 Torp ambushing at islands or torp rushes I can enjoy fighting, but from a distance? That tends to bother me. It's more fun for all concerned if the DD kamikazes in and tries to torp someone close by before going down, rather than hiding. But that's my take one how to make the little sneaks fun to play against. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
9,860 [NMKJT] VTAdmiral Beta Testers 24,800 posts 3,947 battles Report post #4 Posted May 31, 2016 Gearing's a good torpedo boat? Better nerf Shimakaze. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
258 sushimaster Members 1,383 posts 2,282 battles Report post #5 Posted May 31, 2016 Gearing's a good torpedo boat? Better nerf Shimakaze. This could become a new meme in this forum. (X)Ship is too op. Nerf Shimakaze! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
9,860 [NMKJT] VTAdmiral Beta Testers 24,800 posts 3,947 battles Report post #6 Posted May 31, 2016 This could become a new meme in this forum. (X)Ship is too op. Nerf Shimakaze! It's not a meme if it's what actually happens. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
862 [KNTAI] Submarine_Wahoo [KNTAI] Alpha Tester, Beta Testers 3,176 posts 7,789 battles Report post #7 Posted May 31, 2016 What's the reaction time (the time between torpedo detection and hitting the target) on Gearing's torps? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
9,860 [NMKJT] VTAdmiral Beta Testers 24,800 posts 3,947 battles Report post #8 Posted May 31, 2016 What's the reaction time (the time between torpedo detection and hitting the target) on Gearing's torps? IIRC it's like half the response time on Shimakaze's non-F3 torpedoes. And the F3s are worthless. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
258 sushimaster Members 1,383 posts 2,282 battles Report post #9 Posted May 31, 2016 1.4 kms Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2,211 10T0nHammer Members 7,307 posts 3,304 battles Report post #10 Posted May 31, 2016 (edited) What's the reaction time (the time between torpedo detection and hitting the target) on Gearing's torps? Reaction time, with enemy having Vigilance and Target Acquisition Module is about 9 seconds, compared to the new Shimakaze torps of 14-16 seconds Edited May 31, 2016 by 10T0nHammer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1,382 [GRIT] Lensar Members 3,254 posts 11,798 battles Report post #11 Posted May 31, 2016 1.4 kms 1.4 vs 1.9 before bonuses. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
23 [KSF] Anubis_TD Beta Testers 246 posts 16,162 battles Report post #12 Posted May 31, 2016 I completely agree, GEaring is one of the best torp boats in the game. plus it can defend itself. People just can't get the need to shoot guns out of their heads. Still a DD it gets spotted it dies. Torps for the win. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
164 [CAG-1] Wyngs_2015 Members 1,091 posts 3,958 battles Report post #13 Posted June 1, 2016 (edited) I havent played the Gearing yet, am still debating on whether to get her or not. Reason being are my DD skippers. 17 point on the Fletch and 15 point on the Benson. The Benson is just too fun with CE to let go and its fun to watch higher tier DD's soil their underwear when a lowly T8 shows up at 5.9 km guns blazing. Its a difficult decision. I really want all 3............ Edited June 1, 2016 by Wyngs_2015 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1,735 gurudennis Beta Testers 5,082 posts 5,575 battles Report post #14 Posted June 1, 2016 From what I've seen of her, Gearing is a very solid ship in both her torpedo boat and gunboat role. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
6,799 IronWolfV Alpha Tester, Beta Testers 30,523 posts 6,106 battles Report post #15 Posted June 1, 2016 I'm telling ya, the Gearing is a solid torp boat. 13.2 torp range, 71 torp speed with TA, 104 sec reload, 18k damage. Solid guns, especially within 10k, a bit 'lobtastic' beyond that. Decent AA, at 56 with AAGM 2. 5.9 detection range (tied with shima for smallest). Smallest T10 turning radius. 3rd fastest ship behind Khab and Shima. The question is, how soon will they nerf it on us? I give it next major patch and you'll end up with the Sims long range torps on the Gearing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4,043 [SALTY] Ace_04 Members 8,930 posts 18,150 battles Report post #16 Posted June 1, 2016 I give it next major patch and you'll end up with the Sims long range torps on the Gearing. Oh, you mean the 9.2km ones that take 3 days to reach the target? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
972 [-K--] Killjoy1941 Members 3,075 posts 6,658 battles Report post #17 Posted June 1, 2016 Oh, you mean the 9.2km ones that take 3 days to reach the target? They're acceptable if you use TA. If not, you have to think of them more like sea mines, liberally sowing caps and other high traffic areas with them well ahead of expected arrivals. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
6,799 IronWolfV Alpha Tester, Beta Testers 30,523 posts 6,106 battles Report post #18 Posted June 1, 2016 Oh, you mean the 9.2km ones that take 3 days to reach the target? Yeap. Just to kick the USN in the balls. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1,782 [WOLF2] HazardDrake Beta Testers 6,749 posts 15,672 battles Report post #19 Posted June 1, 2016 Oh, you mean the 9.2km ones that take 3 days to reach the target? They reload on the Sims in 72 seconds, Soooo let's say the Gearing gets a 50 second reload on those. I'd take that combo. 3k stealth window and I get to poop torpedoes everywhere. Sure the alpha is bad, but the flooding damage will make up for it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1,782 [WOLF2] HazardDrake Beta Testers 6,749 posts 15,672 battles Report post #20 Posted June 1, 2016 Yeap. Just to kick the USN in the balls. Because there is no Russian bias in the game... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
