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  • Opinions needed on BB to use!

    12. 20. 2010 06:20

christodude
The situation-

I have a lvl 73 BO with lvl 71 gunners. I'm currently driving BB65 project. I'm going down
Fuso line to Nagato.

So... I'd like your opinions! Should I stick in the BB65 (I've gone ahead and put the
14L's on) til I get to Nagato? Should I take Fuso and skip Nagato? Should I get into
Fuso now and still go to Nagato at some point to break up the grind?

I've heard people rave about the FUSO being a bb4/5 killer if used right. Back in the day
I also used to hear folks go on and on about Nagato being the best bb3 around... Since
then there are be various buffs and nerfs that may have changed those feelings.

So, suggest away. I'd like to hear a few good arguments as to how you'd go if you
were in this situation!
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  • Re : Opinions needed on BB to use!

    12. 26. 2010 09:01

lordviceman
I used my beloved B65 until i can have my Yammy.

Compare to Fuso and Naggy B65's 12.2' may have less fire power

But it can train me Yammy/Super Yammy Style.

  • Re : Opinions needed on BB to use!

    12. 22. 2010 12:21

Blazer4show
Many of the people who show strong interest in the EBBs are playing them more or less for
enjoyment or trying something new. At level these ships are somewhat better than their
respective counterparts (extra support, slightly more gunspace, and more DP). They in
turn will likely help to level faster than their original ships however I would not expect
them to be the saving grace in a long grind. Mississippi is extremely fun with a 120
crew, and not much more than its original ship with an at level crew.

  • Re : Opinions needed on BB to use!

    12. 22. 2010 10:09

christodude
I forgot to mention the route probably the most likely to go. So far I have 18 event
coins and shouldn't have any problem reaching the ebb2 or possibly even the ebb3. The
Haruna seems to be a well liked ship. I'm eagerly awaiting to see level requirements for
the Hyuga (and the stats for it as well).

So adding this info into the mix, would this be the obvious choice to go Haruna or Hyuga
if possible?

Thanks again. I appreciate the advise!

  • Re : Opinions needed on BB to use!

    12. 22. 2010 08:26

Blazer4show
Please do not use torpedos on a BB. The excuse that IJN torps rule is not a valid
argument. The IJN (as well as other nations unfortunately) BBs using torps are generally
the ones I see getting sunk before even getting a normal shot off or doing tremendously
low attack. Play with AA or extra supports. Beyond this, think where you'll be when you
go for a BB6 and have to fill the T slots with torpers as you don't have a full crew
otherwise.

  • Re : Opinions needed on BB to use!

    12. 22. 2010 05:04

nfnayami
you can use B65 until you get Nagato .
compare b65 with fuso/ise:
- you can level up more crew in the same time
- doing aa to get expert or set terpedos
- less tons for your side i think
- fine range and speed

  • Re : Opinions needed on BB to use!

    12. 20. 2010 12:07

angus725
Personally, I enjoy (and do more damage) in my nagato than my fuso. I like the extra
range when rushing, as you don't have to be in as far to hit things. If you're unlucky, at
least you have more time to retreat back.

Both Fuso/Ise and Nagato are great GB ships due to their damage, but their spread is
what makes them slightly hard to use.

Do note, this comes from lv 120 crew, at nagato level, I prefered the Fuso>nagato.
Close to yamato level, I liked nagato>fuso.

Oh, B65 is a horrible ship, fuso and nagato are both much better.

Edit: did I just level to 21 on the forums?

  • Re : Opinions needed on BB to use!

    12. 20. 2010 07:48

christodude
I haven't bought the Fuso yet. I have been waiting to pull the trigger on getting Fuso
because I doubt I'd be able to buy Fuso and then a couple levels later buy Nagato. So
the only BB I've used or own so far is the BB65.

Since putting the 14L's on my BB65 has become much more usable. I can definitely
sneak into range of other BB's now. With the trip 12.2's I just couldn't touch almost any
BB's out there, the range isn't there.

I don't hate the BB65, but I don't have anything to personally compare it to either.
Throwing out 6 shots in BB65 vs 12 in Fuso does sound so tempting... but then I'd be
giving up 1 (2?) support slots? Durability and AA-ability also goes down...

  • Re : Opinions needed on BB to use!

    12. 20. 2010 07:27

RequiemBob
Well which do you usually get more attack in?

  • Re : Opinions needed on BB to use!

    12. 20. 2010 07:22

Blazer4show
Fuso is a very solid ship, however with at level crew it doesn't really get to show its
power. With 900 SD and going 42 Knots and the ability to 1 shot BB3s and 2 shot BB4/BB5
(even with the 14Ls). Nagato hits pretty hard, however from my experience (even with 120
gunners) I never felt the spread was all that consistent and often hard to land a good salvo.

In terms of grinding and getting the most bang for your buck, PBBs are typically the best
way to go as they have the support slots equivalent to BB4. I have used ever nations PBB
except for IJN so I can't make a guess as to whether it works as well as other nations to
level with.
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