Lokasenna
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Joined: 3/3/2012 From: Iowan in MD/DC Status: offline
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ORIGINAL: Jorge_Stanbury In terms of 4-pipe conversions, I prefer all to become APDs my simple rational is that the important year is 1942, and what I lack in that year is amphibious invasion capabilities. Almost anything can be used against submarines (minesweepers, minelayers, chasers, gunboats) including APDs which are quite capable ASW platforms on their own, but very few Allied ships can be used for fast invasions (in direct contrast to Japan, where any cruiser or DD is a capable auxiliar troop carrying ship) Having a big fleet of APDs means that I can do credible small invasions and accept heavy APD losses in 1942 which is the year that matters the most. Once 1943 arrives it is all abundance for the Allies. A 27knot APD/ AVD invasion fleet is pretty much impossible to detect/ intercept until it had reached its objective I concur. Very useful for countering token IJ invasions of various islands that are out of air cover for both sides. The only ways for Japan to stop them are costly in terms of early war fuel stocks at the front/opportunity costs. quote:
ORIGINAL: bushpsu Lokasenna, Well, Regarding the "limiting" of my Amph Invasion TFs, I guess I believe that some passenger liner is not really intended to be used as a run up on the beach and dispatch type of ship. However, I am strictly a vs. the AI player, so I can be stricter with what I allow myself. Sure, maybe not the big liners, but the more compelling reason not to use those is because they will take a very, very long time to fully unload. They are better used for shuttling units between bases due to their size and speed. The early "Liberty" ships that you can convert, however (most arrive at Alameda)... I don't see why not. 19000 Endurance, 2000 Troop, 2250 Cargo (IIRC). Plus the others that start on map. Specifically, the Pacific(L) xAKs that convert to xAPs with 1000 Troop/1300 Cargo. Fun fact: if you have an amphibious command ship with amphibious force HQ (AGC/HQm combo), most of these xAPs will basically fully unload in a single day. The AGC+HQm more or less turn them into full blown APAs. Use them!
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