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  • Am I the only one using TBs?

    10. 05. 2010 23:14

Rimmyman
Hadn't played for a long time, recently got back into the game. Currently have a Yorktown
with a lvl 77 BO (1.5 lvls away from Essex!). My loadout is 3 fighter pilots, 1 dive bomber
pilot, and 2 torpedo bombers.

But I've noticed lately, particularly among the CV5-6's that they use primarily dive bombers.
Have I missed the memo? I seem to be the only one using torpedo bombers. I know that
bulge definitely mitigates their effectiveness, but at the same time I feel like torpedo bombers
are versatile- the torpedoes could travel on to hit another target if the primary one misses,
they don't have to get as close to hit, and its easier to hit smaller ships with torpedoes than
bombs.
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  • Re : Am I the only one using TBs?

    10. 07. 2010 00:48

Padraic
i still use the TBs, and even with the subs forcing extra buldge at the same time you have
the subs and tw weaking it so i think the tb are still rather usefull

  • Re : Am I the only one using TBs?

    10. 06. 2010 23:38

kimjongil
Well since your US you probably will find a couple of high level CVs using them. US
TBs are invincible when you master them. I see them quite often in Iowa, either by
themselves with fighters or FAB. But really depends on the nation, most high level
KM CVs will never have TBs, IJN is more flexible and so is US. I'm own a UK CV4 and
we all know UK DBs are rubbish but I still keep a mix of both, cos most of the BBs in
GB have like 2km of bulge.

  • Re : Am I the only one using TBs?

    10. 06. 2010 22:53

PinoyPower7
i have 7 MN ones but i prefer my DBers

  • Re : Am I the only one using TBs?

    10. 06. 2010 21:55

flamedexter
I use TB here in bismarck. Its hard to use and don't really give much reward but when you
sunk a BB,SS or CV by TB it is more satisfying and feel you accomplished something. I hope
TB someday get improve

  • Re : Am I the only one using TBs?

    10. 06. 2010 20:00

SiriusA
This is because almost EVERY BB has a shitload of bulge,few people like to deal with
9 Torps doing 9 Damage.

Also add the fact that TB's,unless they have high enough Bomber Ability,get farmed
by AAW,which DB's don't have to worry about as much.

Naturally,few people would use TB's.

  • Re : Am I the only one using TBs?

    10. 06. 2010 04:11

Starluck
Subs have forced the ships to carry a lot of bulge, nothing more, nothing less.


I carry 1 scout, 4 fighters, 1 TB, and 2 DBs on my cv. I use the TB for anti sub, and
anti-ASW to help my teammates in subs. I use TB for CV close range defense as
well.

  • Re : Am I the only one using TBs?

    10. 06. 2010 02:13

occilater
look here

http://www.navyfield.com/board/view.asp?Num=180628&Sort=C06&Order=re_upday&PageSize=20&Page=1&SearchPart=title&SearchText=torp&Ctg_1=&Ctg_2=&Ctg_3=

  • Re : Am I the only one using TBs?

    10. 06. 2010 00:32

Doomraver
Depending on your nation, TBs just suck. KM and IJN for instance should rather rely on
using DBs. Also, with the advent of subs the majority of capital ships throw on bulge like
crazy. Hence, little use of TBs.

  • Re : Am I the only one using TBs?

    10. 06. 2010 00:08

FoXSG
i guess its due to the gameplay evolved due to gb2 style.. bomb the CV Flag as early as
possible to win the game.

I still see quite a number of TB users in bismarck... maybe its just different server with
different kind of players...
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