I really don't see why the directional freedom is a problem when no matter what way you get pointed, everybody always goes north anyway.

they always break something when they bit off too much than they can chew when introducing too much in one patch.

This isn't anything special you know

i can get them on my scharn remodel.... not sure if u always could or not

based on km ebb guns atleast tried them on an ad one game.... ship goes 44 knts with 120 crew but.... damage per shell is around 800 only... frontgun only vs a sodak with yellow dp did around 3.5-4k damage with 4 shells landing
and any other gun u can use for km on the ship wich fits those ebb guns... are superior with same-better range + alot more damage

Mikasa guns on a Asama.. maybe some potential reason to buy Asama then...