the Mogami CV is before the splitting of the Hosho Junyo line. at least every ship tree i
look at has it this way, or am i mistaken?

the Mogami CV is on a different line than the Hosho, and if you pick the Mogami Cv then
you can not choose the ryujo

Even if the hosho is more expensive, you get all your money back when you sell it, unlike
the Mogami CV, in which you lose the money you spent on the remodel.

Also, 1 plane launch capacity is surprisingly alot, and extra space helps too.

I would honestly skip Hosho if you are heading down that line. I personally went with the
Mogami CV, which is cheaper than the Hosho for 1 less launch, and slightly less aircraft
carrying capacity. I then armed the Mogami CV with a good set of guns up front, so you can
work like a CL or a CA when all of your airplanes are shot to pieces, or you have a
humping DD to deal with. Though, by the time you reach the Mogami CV, you can pretty much
jump right into Ryujo in 2 levels.

You are wrong, TB are better for attacking capital ships. They do more damage per hit.

This thread is now the new CV sticky. It still needs a bit of work, but I've linked to the
previous CV guide as well.

bump, suggestions please

k i totally forgot about attacking other cvs

i put in the Junyo line

i put some pros and cons

I'd rename it as a 'basic CV guide for low levels'.
You've covered (very) basic fighter combat, a basic explanation of how bombers
work;

>>but if you right click their ship while gaining altitude it will still autobomb, same
>>with TB except they will just dive right where they are, and not go to the default
>>height first

This is only correct if you're directly above the target at the time however. If you're a
distance away, then the planes will attempt to attain default height whilst moving to
the target. Once they are above the target, they will dive regardless of whether they
have attained default height or not. Quick way to put it, using the default keyboard,
'L' then right-click to auto-bomb when you are not at default height. Manual dive
bombers will also try and attain default height whilst moving directly to the bomb-
point, again, they will dive at the bomb-point.

You've covered the basic CV's and tried to give an analysis of each ship, however
you've missed the fact that CV's can carry more than just pilots. A support crew is
also essential. Some people swear by Medics and Seamen, others by engineers and
repairers, others use AA. This is just as important as all IJN CV's with the exception of
the Hosho has at least 2 'R' slots that you can use for levelling additional crew.

I also noticed that you didn't mention bombing other CV's. This is just as important
as you eliminate any aerial threat. It's also more easily achievable as, generally
speaking, a CV can eliminate any other CV of the same 'tier' with one 'complete'
bomb run, ie 8 bombers for a Hiryu to sink a CV3, providing the opposing CV has little
to no supports (which many don't) onboard, or low-level ones.

CV5+ can be harder to eliminate. A better support crew, more SD and better reps,
means they can, particularly the UK ones, can take a hit and be repaired by the time
you return with another bomb run.

Using TB's means that you'll potentially have to make more than one run, however
TB's do more damage and so once you've busted any bulge, further strikes have a
greater likelyhood of sinking the target.

To be honest, there are far better guides in Tips and Tactics regarding "how" to play a CV.

Once your guide is complete up to PCV/CV5, we'll re-evaluate the guide for sticky.

it says slyv replied, but i dont see his post...