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  • Brooklyn/Cleveland

    08. 01. 2011 11:25


Vlad381
I currently have a Brooklyn and am really enjoying it. I've asked this question in game a few times and I've had several different answers but I wanted a definite opinion.

Should I stick with Brooklyn all the way to Baltimore or shall I hop into Cleveland at the mid-point?

I like my 15 guns and a few people have told me Brook is better, but Cleve can use a better FCS no?

Is it worth using the Cleveland with trip 6" or is the loss of 3 barrels not worth the accuracy and HP increase?

Or should I set up my Cleveland with 8" twins and rock like a CA?

Advice and opinions please =)

Thanks

 

  • Re : Brooklyn/Cleveland

    08. 03. 2011 05:05


johnichus
skip the cleveland

brooklyn is a better cl for AACL/ASW purpose in gbII
5R slots make it diff. from cleveland.

Someone would say the T slots of cleveland is larger....
However, three t slots per side is not enough for AA...........

  • Re : Brooklyn/Cleveland

    08. 03. 2011 10:02


Blazer4show
Originally Posted by jj011004

Originally Posted by megabstr

hmm if i remembered correctly (if they havent changed it), cant you use the dual 8" Ds on the brooklyn?
its probably a better way to test your dua 8" spread.

if you CANNOT equip the dual 8" Ds on the brooklyn, i will strongly suggest you sticking with the broolyin.
the main reason is because, like you said, your gunners are not boosted.

out of all the sailors required on a ship (especially lower level ships), gunners are on the top on the boosting priority list. (engies next...etc etc.)

so yeah, just stick with the brooklyn until you get some boosts


Just a side note to megabstr's post.

You can actually equip a Brook with dual 8" D and N. I tested it in mine but had to revert to triple 6" due to gun spread and range. However, dual 8" packs some power punch on close range against DDs and some CLs but not a good option as you'll just get frustrated with those carrying HH (really hate them) and you don't want to go toe to toe with a CA having 10"s in its decks at point blank.

So there it is. Bottom line is, like megabstr said, stay with Brook until you can handle dual 8"s. And when you do, you can give Cleve a chance. :)


10 of deck will do you no good at point blank. Belt shots at that point.

Unless your gungho to play blitz, it is not necessary to Boost gunners. They are particularly easy to level ahead of BO/Supports, and will cap without boosts.

  • Re : Brooklyn/Cleveland

    08. 03. 2011 11:03


Vlad381
that's quite a detailed comparison aingeal =)

I don't think I need CA practice I get enough of that in my Gorki =P

Regarding BO, he can just about see where the shells land at max range with the 3x6"/47 LHE, and about half the salvo of the 8"Ds depending on the spread. I'm not sure I want to turn the Cleve into a CA because i get enough of that playstyle on my other crews. Sure I want the Baltimore but I don't want to be a CA too soon if u know what I mean =P I want to enjoy Hobbit sweeping while I can.

  • Re : Brooklyn/Cleveland

    08. 03. 2011 12:54


Stormvanger
By the way, Cleveland is a wonderful support ship for GB2 games. 3"/70 mk23 N guns on the T slots with AA and HE ammo, Hedgehogs on the R slots, drop a scout pilot and a sonarman in your support slots. You've got AA, ASW, and ship harassment well covered, plus scouting ability for your team.

  • Re : Brooklyn/Cleveland

    08. 03. 2011 14:39


jj011004
Originally Posted by Blazer4show


10 of deck will do you no good at point blank. Belt shots at that point.

Unless your gungho to play blitz, it is not necessary to Boost gunners. They are particularly easy to level ahead of BO/Supports, and will cap without boosts.


Sorry if I confused you Blazer4show :P

I was not actually referring to deck armor but to an opponent's 10" guns sitting on its deck. :)

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