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Greeting new recruits,
Welcome to Kantai Collection. For those who don't know know what this game is about, Kantai Collection is a Japanese browser game that has sweeped over Japan and has become a massive hit in over the last year and has in turn gained a large fan base in that time frame.
As of today nearly 3 millions plus users have joined the game and the game has spawned a large doujin commuinty that consists of manga, music figurines and so forth.
There are also several official manga, light novels, an anime, an upcoming arcade, along with plenty of merchandise to boot!
What is the game about?
You play as an admiral and your are assigned to take care of ship girls known as ?kanmusus?. Theses kanmusus are under your command and you are left with the task of taking these girls out to the battle field and train them. They are tasked with taking about a mysterious unknown enemy known as the Abyssal Fleet and mysterious demonic alien like race of ships that have appeared out of no where.
It should be note that the ship girls are also based after ships from the WWII era.
So how do I get into this game?
The first thing you are going to do, is get access to the game which while the requirements might seems surprising, it turns out the whole doesn't take much time at all to do!
First you'll need to get a VPN or set up a region cookie because in order to access the game you'll need a Japanese IP address. Following that you'll need to get an account on DMM, (http://www.dmm.com/) and then go partake in a lottery. It's highly recommended you follow the link on the Wiki for advice on how to prepare for the lottery and what you need to do to access the game.
Kancolle Wiki guide to how to register to play Kancolle and basic how to play (http://en.kancollewiki.net/wiki/Tutorial:_How_to_Register)
Kancolle Wiki guide to how to get a Japanese VPN to access the game and how to guide on managing your VPN. (http://en.kancollewiki.net/wiki/Tutorial:_Proxy_Connection)
Kancolle Staff Twitter (use this to read info regarding lottery and updates) (https://twitter.com/KanColle_STAFF)
Most of the game has you managing your ship girls, their equipment, building them, crafting their equipment, modernizing them, and repairing them.
And once you're all set you can send them out to battle against the abyss, against other players fleets, and go on expeditions to collect resources.
Most of the important tutorial regarding how to play the game can also be found on this Wiki. It's not that difficult to do and can be easy to remember what to do since the game resolved around simple mechanics.
Basic how to play Tuorial (http://en.kancollewiki.net/wiki/Tutorial:_How_to_Play)
FAQ section (important to read) (http://en.kancollewiki.net/wiki/Tutorial:_FAQ)
The Kancolle Wiki and everything you need to know about it. (http://en.kancollewiki.net/wiki/Kancolle_Wiki)
What's currently going on?
Spring 2016 Event: Land Based Air Squadrons! Take Flight!
As of May 3rd, the Spring 2016 Event has commenced and if the largest , longest, and hardest event to date. Expect to be mastering the useage of your ship girls as well as mastering how to use your planes for your land bases. As everything will be important for the upcoming battle ahead! Best to all the admirals out there while the event continue till May 31st!
What's coming up next?
Unknown...
List of Admirals in Office
Totaku
Kasu
Abraham Lincoln
DeltaSierra4
Red Frost
qMyon
HighZealot
Labuto
GPoP
Charoe
Sixten
Yukarin
MewMewHeart
Rune Devros
Calamity
Think Komachi with a Rifle
Zengar Zombolt
Raitaki
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Yuu-chan acquired
I guess they had to make her easy to get due to the importance of her rockets this event, but I'm quite pleased that I didn't have to farm on some godforsaken node on a ridiculously expensive map cough Harukaze cough
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A few (read: many) questions as a newbie.
How do I access the event?
How can I farm resources effectively (w/o wasting them all on repair and resupply?)
What good do exercises do (outside of morale and quests)? I've literally been getting single digits of EXP from exercises.
How do I lessen the appearance of Error Cat?
What resource combinations result in which ships and equipment?
How do I increase my HQ level?
EDIT: Corrected "Reapply" to "Resupply"
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A few (read: many) answers
On the selection screen for missions against abyssals, the bottom has icons where you can change between world maps 1-6; there will be a red island icon on the far right which brings you to the event maps.
Expeditions will be your main source of income of resources and consumables, very few missions allow efficient resource farming and those require specific ships that you probably don't have. Focus on getting 3rd fleet ASAP and 4th if you're lucky with drop/craft
Exercises give XP based on not only whether you win or not but also on what your opponent's flagship and second ship levels are. Take every opportunity to face against fleets with high-level flagships.
Have a stable connection, don't use bots or similar tech, and don't constantly refresh the page.
There are a lot of different recipes for equipment but none of them are guaranteed, read the wiki
Level increases naturally as you play the game. Some missions and quests rewards more HQ than others.
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It's pretty fun watching big numbers from your boss support on E6
https://youtu.be/4s6Dx3IKj5w
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It's finally over. I've got Iowa, so all that's left are some leisurely E-5 attempts for Roma.
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One last question:
A few of the pictures an admiral/player posted on here showed captions for some of the ship's lines. How can I get that, and is it safe (i.e. will I risk being banned for using a third-party program?)
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One last question:
A few of the pictures an admiral/player posted on here showed captions for some of the ship's lines. How can I get that, and is it safe (i.e. will I risk being banned for using a third-party program?)
I may be wrong since I don't use it myself, but I think it might be a built-in function for KanColle Viewer. Like I said though, I don't use it, so it'll have to be confirmed by those that do. I was actually wondering that myself as it seems like it's a newer function.
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I may be wrong since I don't use it myself, but I think it might be a built-in function for KanColle Viewer. Like I said though, I don't use it, so it'll have to be confirmed by those that do. I was actually wondering that myself as it seems like it's a newer function.
It's not the Yuubari branch of KCV. I think it's the KanColle Command Center plugin for Google Chrome.
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E6 is the epitome of crazy setups and hoping for RNG to hit the mark even while loaded.
I still have no idea how this works.
https://youtu.be/TeAeevfWsl8 (https://youtu.be/TeAeevfWsl8)
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It's not the Yuubari branch of KCV. I think it's the KanColle Command Center plugin for Google Chrome.
Ah, alrighty. Thanks for clearing that up.
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(http://i.imgur.com/tHw1H6E.png)
This would have be scary to watch if it weren't for battle info. For context, boss got knocked to 15 hp in the opening air strikes and then 13 hp by night battle. Choukai finished the boss off with 35 damage total (2+33 double attack).
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I lost my first ship today - Shirayuki.
I was running a sortie on zone 1-4 while none of my fleet members were above level ten -- it's a small miracle I didn't lose Nagatsuki as well, to be honest, as she had lost her sinking protection as well.
I suppose there's nothing to do but replace the missing spot and try to level up and modernize my ships some more to avoid a repeat of that little fiasco... I've got a long way to go before I can reach the level of you folks, I suppose.
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I lost my first ship today - Shirayuki.
I was running a sortie on zone 1-4 while none of my fleet members were above level ten -- it's a small miracle I didn't lose Nagatsuki as well, to be honest, as she had lost her sinking protection as well.
I suppose there's nothing to do but replace the missing spot and try to level up and modernize my ships some more to avoid a repeat of that little fiasco... I've got a long way to go before I can reach the level of you folks, I suppose.
Umm...not sinking is done by making sure you retreat if any of your ships has red damage. Orange and yellow are fine, but retreat on red. Most of us never take the risk except in truly unusual cases.
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I am done with this. Good riddance.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AtuIBzm2dbw (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AtuIBzm2dbw)
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ci8tR_mVEAESPQr.png)
Total resources used...too lazy to tally, but I started with 300k on everything and 2400 buckets. E2 was way too expensive.
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E-7 Easy boss node cleared on my second try, smooth as butter. Used a CV combined fleet, only Shigure was orange by the time I hit the boss node. Combined with all 3 airbases, aerial boss support, and shelling from the fleet, all that was left for yasen was 3 red enemies, which were then easily mopped up by my second fleet.
And that's it! Event cleared on Easy for the admiral-on-a-budget.
From 80 buckets down to 41 buckets, and 25K all resources to 5K/15K/21K/11K. I'm really thankful the event was so long, or I don't think I could have managed.
With the leftover resources, I'll just do a little duck hunting for Teruzuki. Still, I'm happy to just get Iowa.
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Umm...not sinking is done by making sure you retreat if any of your ships has red damage. Orange and yellow are fine, but retreat on red. Most of us never take the risk except in truly unusual cases.
Ugh, I must not have noticed or I might have clicked the wrong button... I actually can't remember if I was able to do so and didn't.
Anyway, I've noticed that when one tries to visit the KanColle site using a foreign IP/connection, there's now a link to a DMM site with localized games just below the "This is not available in your region" notification. The website's called Nutaku.com or something like that.
They don't have KanColle on the site yet, but here's hoping...
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Ugh, I must not have noticed or I might have clicked the wrong button... I actually can't remember if I was able to do so and didn't.
Anyway, I've noticed that when one tries to visit the KanColle site using a foreign IP/connection, there's now a link to a DMM site with localized games just below the "This is not available in your region" notification. The website's called Nutaku.com or something like that.
They don't have KanColle on the site yet, but here's hoping...
Just an FYI about that, Nutaku seems to cater mainly to the NSFW side of DMM's games. If I remember correctly, they've only got two SFW games at the moment.
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I love that you can name your land squadrons.
I'm working with Fatboy and Merlin. Furby will be my third one. All are cats I've had.
I would have gone with the traditional Tender Tortoise, Rampant Beaver, and Violated Snorlax but alas, character restrictions.
I'm down to 1700 ammo and I'm partway through E-5. From what I've heard, the last few events are much easier thanks to the land-based air squadrons so I'm pinning my hopes there.
As for what I'll do afterwards, I'm torn. I want to save up for LSC and get Taihou, but I also need to finish 4-4, potentially level Iowa and a few destroyers, do the submarine expedition for Z1 then construct Z3 & Bismarck, construct Hiryuu & Mutsu, and probably other things that now slip my mind.
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Got lucky with E-7 Easy mode last dance and did it in one shot with a S rank although the drop was a Kumano:
#UnfortunateE-7Kill
(http://i.imgur.com/j8FLDqu.png)
And the funny thing is my Fusou Kai Ni is one of my AP carriers and had her JUST gotten her Kai Ni 3 days ago which would be on Friday.... thankfully my Air Base and Support and torp attackers managed to kill most of the mooks and left CVHime and BBHime alive too bad they got Yasen'd by my escorts because my Fusou felled their leader.
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(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CjKSnhuVAAA5Itg.jpg:large)
Event cleared.
E-1-4 on Hard, E-5-7 on Normal.
Used STF with Akitsushima and Hayasui for E-7.
There were relatively few repairs this event. So although the overall fuel, ammo, and bauxite costs were high, the steel and bucket costs were low.
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I've defeated hard.
(http://i.imgur.com/KXhsf05.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/fBSiwxD.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/SiElQwP.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/XNxqnwx.png)
This event in total cost me over 100k fuel, 69k ammo, 74k steel, 50k bauxite and 434 buckets. I also used all of Maritime Resupply on E-7. My last run with Hayasui was actually the run right before the winning run.
Also ended up using most of my rations and about 6 or 7 reinforcement expansions.
As a final note, for the final kill, I went back to an old tactic. Playing this (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BnaC0RgEPCw) on the boss. Worked like a charm.
I feel so good right now.
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I love that you can name your land squadrons.
I'm working with Fatboy and Merlin. Furby will be my third one. All are cats I've had.
I would have gone with the traditional Tender Tortoise, Rampant Beaver, and Violated Snorlax but alas, character restrictions.
I went with Razgriz (E7 Type96/1 Bombers+2 Reppus), Galm (E7 Type96/1 Bombers+2 Reppus), and Garuda (E7 - Intercepter + 3 fighters) for my land based squadrons.
Anything really worth farming for in this event if I don't care about trophy DDs? I might consider going for Unryuu but I have enough CVs already.
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Amazing that now its come to this I've managed to scavenge 3000 resources in fuel & ammo and about half that value in bauxite per day.
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2 Yuus and 2 Shiois
I'm satisfied
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So I hear Kancolle Android is coming out on June 10?
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To commemorate my (failed) farming of E-3.
(http://www.houseofsixten.com/stealth/kancolle/alibaba.jpg)
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Many attempts at farming E-4 later...
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I've been caught up with the event all the way to the very end. It was a rather intense journey overall and I will talk about E-6 and E-7 in a bit but for now I'm going to cover what this update was about:
The Rainy Season is here, so get ready for some fun in the rain! As our kanmusus do thier best during the Monsoon season! Here's the note courtesy of http://en.kancollewiki.net
(http://i.imgur.com/fTBywEf.png)
http://en.kancollewiki.net/wiki/Game_Updates/2016/June_1
June 1st, 2016 "End of the Spring 2016 Event / Rainy Season 2016 Update"
1. End of the Spring 2016 Event
The Spring 2016 Event is has come to an end.
2. Rainy Season Voice Lines Implemented
Over 100+ kanmusus lines now contain Rainy Season lines which will include those from last year along with new ones.
3. New Missions
There will be 3 new missions added in with this update that will include the following:
Reorganize and reform the new "torpedo Squadron"!
New Reformed "Torpedo Squadron", to the Nansei Islands defense line!
Strengthen the safety of naval district inshore routes!
4. Bar Counterpart feature additions
Bar countertop will now include special content when using Pola,Iowa,Harukaze, and Kamiakaze as your secretary.
5. Rainy Season Furniture
Rainy Season Furniture has been implemented in the furniture shop which include:
Satsuki's Wallpaper
Satsuki's Desk
Satsuki's Window
Ayu season wallpaper
The rainy season of the floor
Window with hydrangea and Teruteru
Fresh green flooring
Battleship tile floor
Naval Base Air Force desk
Rainy season green curtain window
Rainy season wisteria wallpaper
Westeria and Water Surface Floor - dynamic discount
6. Apology Gift Items
Due to what happen over the event players who managed to get up to E-5 - E-7 will be getting a Type 22 Land Attack A as a gift for the Land Base Air Squadron Bug before the fix.
Some furniture will be available for free during this time for players who played the event
7. End of "Uzuki" period
Uzuki will no longer drop outside of her usual drop locations, however Akashi will still be available for some time
8. Bugfixes
Kamikaze Kai's resupply banner has been fixed, and status page of home bases BGM music has been fixed
9. Rainy Season CG art
Yuudachi Kai Ni, Hayashimo, Kiyoshimo, Akebono and Mizuho have gotten new Rainy Season Mode CG art.
10. Accuracy Improvement to Kongou-Class
Kongou Class Battleships will now have additional accuracy bonuses when armed 35.6cm Double Gun Mounts and 35.6 Triple Gun Mounts
11. Land Based Aircraft Locking
Land Based Aircrafts are now lockable.
12. UI improvements
The right corner of the equipment list there will be a new button, which shows the equipment currently equipped by other ships. clicking again will return to the equipment list. Just use the equipment currently loaded on other kanmusu to load the kanmusu in question clicking on stock equipment button will just return to the usual equipment list.
And that's all they wrote for now! As for now have some new Rainy Season art:
Rainy Season Yuudachi
(http://kure.kancollewiki.net/images/4/46/Yuudachi_Kai_Ni_Rainy_Season.png)
Rainy Season Akebono
(http://kure.kancollewiki.net/images/9/90/Akebono_Rainy_Season.png)
Rainy Season Kiyoshimo and Hayashimo
(http://kure.kancollewiki.net/images/2/2e/Kiyoshimo_Rainy_Season.png) (http://kure.kancollewiki.net/images/6/62/Hayashimo_Rainy_Season.png)
Rainy Season Mizuho
(http://kure.kancollewiki.net/images/5/51/Mizuho_Rainy_Season.png)
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Hopefully I'll get my Yuudachi Kai Ni in time to get the CG.
How much time do you guys usually spend a day on KanColle?
Ah, also, I regret to say I failed E-7 last dance. I did 18 runs in total before I ran flat out of bauxite an hour before the event ended.
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Active playing maybe 1 hour at most. It's up on my computer all the time regardless for expeditions though.
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Active playing maybe 1 hour at most. It's up on my computer all the time regardless for expeditions though.
Pretty much this. I'll probably be spending more than an hour on it for a bit though as I take on 1-5, 1-6, 2-5, and some of the quests I've got though.
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In general, I play for 4-6 hours on a daily basis depending on what I'm trying to achive: Dailies, Weeklies, ect.
I usually try to tackle all the quest related stuff I can over the week and month so I will have more free time in the long run.
Though I do manage Expeditions in between brakes.
Also just for everyone to know, Android Verision of Kancolle is expect to go Live on June 10th. Those that got in will be shown an explanation on what you need to do on a later date thought the following information on what system requirements have been posted:
OS: smartphones or Android 4.4 above
CPU: 1 GHz or faster
memory: 1 GB
*This is the requirements for the beta test version
*Following requirements may change upon final version
More information will be posted on Kancolle's main page site on DMM, and on the Annoucment forum page on DMM later on...
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Have you guys gotten ranking rewards before?
I'm starting to really get into KanColle. I'll probably end up spending more than 2 hours a day on it over the Summer.
Learned a lot of mechanics I plain did not know or was unfamiliar with this Event and since. Combined fleets, AACI, support expeditions, recovering resources, repairing ships resets morale, and the value of medals, destroyers, CVL, equipment.
Really, I did not know Hatsuzuki was so good for AACI or that she had the best destroyer armaments in the game. Even though I liked her design, I ignored her because she didn't have a Kai Ni.
So many mistakes, so very many mistakes: this most recent and dramatic failure has spurred me to believe I underestimated the game.
So many things I want to do: clear events on Hard, amass Kai Ni ships, craft more Reppuu and Shinden Kai, do Extra Operations for more medals, LSC for Taihou, Yamato, Musashi, I-401, normal construction for Hiryuu & Mutsu, complete more quests.
Now that I've at least become aware of how much I don't know, it feels great to have so much to do. The game to me even seems to be structured for all these self-assigned goals.
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Have you guys gotten ranking rewards before?
I'm starting to really get into KanColle. I'll probably end up spending more than 2 hours a day on it over the Summer.
Learned a lot of mechanics I plain did not know or was unfamiliar with this Event and since. Combined fleets, AACI, support expeditions, recovering resources, repairing ships resets morale, and the value of medals, destroyers, CVL, equipment.
Really, I did not know Hatsuzuki was so good for AACI or that she had the best destroyer armaments in the game. Even though I liked her design, I ignored her because she didn't have a Kai Ni.
So many mistakes, so very many mistakes: this most recent and dramatic failure has spurred me to believe I underestimated the game.
So many things I want to do: clear events on Hard, amass Kai Ni ships, craft more Reppuu and Shinden Kai, do Extra Operations for more medals, LSC for Taihou, Yamato, Musashi, I-401, normal construction for Hiryuu & Mutsu, complete more quests.
Now that I've at least become aware of how much I don't know, it feels great to have so much to do. The game to me even seems to be structured for all these self-assigned goals.
Deep down, Kancolle is a more complicated game than one may think, and orginally it use to be very simple and basic back in it's early days. But as the years go on, the game continues to become more complex and more strategies that are involved especially as more events roll in roll in. I mean the new land base plane system really changes the way we use our planes we once had in the past and now we have strategize what planes we need to use for battle and at the same time make sure they can cover the said distance to reach thier destination to assist your fleet without them getting mangled by the enemy fleet all at the same time.
It's a game planning and strategy along with RNG elements. And yes your Air Defense DDs (like Hatsuzuki) are really important. In fact most of the rare ships that don't have kai nis can be valuable even thought they don't have a second upgrade. I've always learn to never judge a kanmusu by it's cover as they can many potentials down the road.
Have you guys gotten ranking rewards before?
As of May, I've finally gotten my first Rank Reward that I've ever gotten by making it to the top 500 in April and boy was it not easy... but what I got was this:
(http://kure.kancollewiki.net/images/a/a7/Equipment179-1.png)
The Prototype 61cm Hext Oxygen Torpedo Launcher Along with a Type 4 Sonar which was given to those who made it to the top 500. And the trip was not easy. But I can explain to you what it took to get up there though...
What did I have to go through to earn this?
Basically getting into the top 500 require you to be extremely persistent, strong and very determined. As you will need to devote a large amount of hours daily to make the point you earn to get into the rank system.
To summarize my runs during the top 500, I had to do the following in order to understand what measures I had to take to be on top of the game of everyone else.
Know how many points other players get on a daily basis.
Each server is different and will require you to at least observe what it take to work between the top 500 - 300 so you know what you need to be in top of everyone in the rank battle. Every server is different and therefore the results from each server will vary between players. As an admiral from Burnei, I know that our server is generally the most relaxed out of all the Kancolle servers (as most of the players there are from the Western Boom back in late 2013)
So competiion on burnei is no where nearly as heavy as it is in other locations. But if I have to give you the math, I would say on average, the players who make it into Burnei's top 500 are between 1600-1800 points on average.
To understand the rank point system, it's simply goes likes this for every 2000 points you earn in HQ experience, it counts as a point on the rank meter.
But before I go further into this let's review something else to remember.... you also gain points by completing Extra Operations every month.
50 for 1-5, 75 for 1-6, 100 for 2-5, 150 for 3-5, 180 for 4-5 and 200 for 5-5
So on average, you can gain a total of 755 points for completing all of the current extra operations that month.
It we take that 755 points into account and then subtract it from the admiral's scores from the end of the month, it should provide the standard amount that most players on average make. In my group, I consider 1800 to be the "safe zone" so...
1800 - 755 = 1045
So we then multiply the pointed needed for the month: 1045 x 2000 = 2,090,000 exp
So basically that's what I had to earn over the course of this month to make it in the top 500.
And personally if you plan to do this, you best consider doing this AT THE START OF THE MONTH. cause gaining the needed points will not be easy.
What about the resources
Depending on how much effort you're trying to do to get into the top 500, you need to remember that you are going to likely not make resource gains during the time of rank battle as you will be spending most of it JUST to stay in the ranks.
Be ready to conduct unique methods of "Budget Fleet management" and also mutiple batchs of subgirls wouldn't hurt either for this. This'll save you some pain during your runs for points.
What are good places to go to?
There are several locations players use to rank battle, and each of them will invovle extensive uses of your fleet, so be prepare to utilize them accordingly:
2-2 The Bashi Island Budget Fleet Approach 800 points per boss node win
This is often a good spot to farm for points when you don't want to go to the other locations, but it'll be EXTREMELY tedious and time consuming.... I wouldn't recommned it as a main place to go to, but as a place to go to when you want to use a "budget fleet" to save on resource spending.
What's a budget fleet you may ask?
It's simple: Take 1 strong ship girl in your fleet and make her your flagship. Then make every other ship girl in your fleet a level 1 copy of some other ship girl (Carriers, Heavy Cruisers, and Battleships are highly recommend). Run fleet on map, and once you're done, refuel ONLY the flagship girl and no one else! A keep running them until they're too tired or run out of fuel. Scrap the copies, then rinse and repeat!
It works wonders, saves your resources, and give you those extra small points.
2-3 The Orel Cruise 1000 points per boss node win
If you used subs to gain fuel before in 2-3, this method is a straight forward method as it's a no brainier to everyone. You can keep using sub girls here to assist gaining fuel and possibly scoring boss node kills IF they land on it.
I general recommended number is 4 non kai'd subs (outside of U-511, she can be kai'd or converted to Ro with little cost) and you can usually get fuel gain, and if you get to the boss node you'll get a B which can net you an easy 1000 points each boss run.
5-4 The Southern Seas Submarine / Surface Fleet Run 3000 points per boss node win
This is where the majority of rank players ALL go for points. Is within this map. There are two ways to tackle the map, you can use an all submarine fleet or you can use surface fleet. If you're played 5-4 and know how to use your drums to get a short cut to a supply node to gain fuel, then you know how to play this map the normal way with a surface fleet.
The method will usually cost you a hefty amount of ammo, and a little bit a fuel in the process.
But the alter net method is to take the Submarine route, which is also a gamble upon itself, but with 5- 6 talented sub girls, you can make the most out of this map. Since you'll likely take out most of the DDs and CLs before they can fight back. The only problem is, you will get a D on occasion in the night battle node since it can have an all sub fleet. Which oddly counts as a defeat since there are no "draws" Outside of that, if your fleet gets to the boss node, simply take out as many of the ships you can and that's an easy 3k there, and you'll only spent around 100something fuel/ ammo per round.
How many points should I gain per day?
There's no real way to determine unless you do the math, but I know that for me, when I began to notice my rank building up, I made an important decision to try to keep my rank building up. So I set a goal during the month of April to gain about....
50000 points every 12 hours..... AKA 100,000 every day
As noted I started doing this around the 10th of April, so I did this for about 20 days. And over that course of time I....
Again 2 levels in my Admiral HQ level (from 116 to 118) and was VERY TIRED....but more importantly I made it into the top 500 by being in 350th place around the final 12 hours.
Also, I completed every single Extra Operation This was the most important factor to remember here.
I can't urge this enough. If you're aiming to get into the top 500, do all of the extra operation map.... including the dreaded 5-5. These are what player to get themselves into the top 500.
Other things that might be important to note:
Players have a tendency to focus more heavily on rank battles after an event, but will reduce thier activity as an event comes closer to happening. They will especially come to a near stop and focus on the event if the event comes into play.
Though highly skilled rank battlers (mostly those in the top 100 or so) will usually just aim the clear the event and get what they want on easy and care not for the rewards they can earn on harder difficulties. And some are just absolute neets (usually the top 1-5) that do nothing BUT rank battle, regardless of if an event is taking place or not.
During the final days of the month, rank battles will always get more intense during the final stretch. This is usually where things can be unpredictable, and sometime, unsuspecting players may get the jump on other rank battlers. Usually by scoring the wins on 5-5 and the like. But usually players who want to get into the top 500 are recommended to get into rank 430 or higher to guarantee thier chance at the rank reward. Anyone at 431 and lower is likely to be subjected to unexpected surprises by other rank battler, ESPECIALLY in final 12 hours!
Why are the final 12 hours so crucial?
This is where you will usually know where you stand in the ranks JUST before the final tally. You will not know if you made it into the ranks until AFTER ranks rewards are handed out. This is where players will usually throw surprising upsets that can throw some players for a spin. Important things to note is that rank points gained via Boss nodes will usually end at 8 PM JST on the final day. But rank points from beating the Extra Operations can still be gained during 8PM -12 Midnight of the final day for that month. And that is where the unexpecting upsets can happen. So yes, rank battle is a blood bath, rank battle is taxing, and I only recommend it if you have LOTS of free time and /or resources on your hands.
Just remember, that usually during that time players will usually complete certain early EO maps they haven't beaten, rarely do you usually see more than 30-50 people cause an upset during this time frame (which you'll know nothing about till you know if you did or did not get your rank reward). Just assume to worst and always do everything you can under your final hours to build up the points you need to hold your rank in place.
I alone was impressed I accomplished this as I do not see myself doing this stunt again any time soon....
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Yeah, if I ever get to the point where I'm both in a position to get a top rank and desire to I cannot see myself doing it more than one time. Just to break the novelty.
Also, for 2-3: I'm not sure if you forgot to mention or actually don't know but I-168 can be Kai'd because her Kai version is still a plain SS as opposed to SSV.
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Yeah, if I ever get to the point where I'm both in a position to get a top rank and desire to I cannot see myself doing it more than one time. Just to break the novelty.
Also, for 2-3: I'm not sure if you forgot to mention or actually don't know but I-168 can be Kai'd because her Kai version is still a plain SS as opposed to SSV.
Yes, I'm aware of this for I-168 since she remains a sub and not a sub plane carrier like the rest of her I-Go sisters, this is often a good approach for standard Orel Cruising, but during rank battle, you want to save as much time as possible since time and the amount of time you can invest if your biggest enemy during rank battles. This is where trying to minimize the time in repairs comes in handy.
During my rank battle runs, a fresh batch of maxed level 10 I-go members and just let them go nuts on the map. They did rather efficiently and I only had to worry about 10 minute repair times vs. the 30-50 minute repair times they would get in late levels.
Meanwhile there's a few other things that might be worth addressing while we're at it.
Kancolle Android Update
So on the 10th Kancolle's Closed Beta Android test session will begin. The game will be down for maintenance to implement this new feature, expect to learn about what you'll need to do for Kancolle Android soon enough for those who made it into the Android Lottery.
In addition, more Rainy Season lines....(maybe art too???)
The Next Asashio-Class member update
So if you also heard, in an update following the Android Update, the next update to follow will introduce the next Kai Ni which will be the another member of the Asashio-Class.
This time, the Asashio-class DD that will be getting her Kai Ni will be:
A DD the served as the flagship of Destroyer Division 8 and worked along with Ooshio. She also sunk trying to fulfill a promise.
This alone hints that the DD we're going to be getting a remodel for at some point will be Asashio
. So have fun training her, I've trained all of mine to level 75 and above, so I'm ready... I think.
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Well the update is in progress right now. I hope you have made your necessary preparations.
Anyways as the Android update comes out we will also be getting some additional rainy season content as well.
So here's a tease of what's coming up, release will be out around 2 hours from now...
(https://scontent-dfw1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13339578_1026232144097494_5273462434389918312_n.jpg?oh=000ee22d0268700d8767ae0e89926f6e&oe=57C59AAD) (https://scontent-dfw1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13343061_526227037562096_7601126863319323264_n.jpg?oh=e737d7a58841466286ca66259d4970a9&oe=580F95FE)
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Trying out the Android client. Fairly smooth so far, but sound isn't working for some reason. Looks almost exactly the same as the browser version.
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Trying out the Android client. Fairly smooth so far, but sound isn't working for some reason. Looks almost exactly the same as the browser version.
Might be related to your phone you're using since not all phones work the same with the beta client of the Android version + it's still highly experimental.
In the meantime though lemme give you the report.
Well the update is now up and as usual, we will proceed with the update notes for today's update, expect some new quest management, some CG art and above all else... Kancolle is now in Mobile mode for those who made it through the lottery for the beta test so... so once again all information provide by: http://en.kancollewiki.net
(http://i.imgur.com/NnhpVW5.png)
http://en.kancollewiki.net/wiki/Game_Updates/2016/June_10
June 10th, 2016 Closed Beta Access for Android / Additional Rainy Season Mode for Some Kanmusus
1. Rainy Season Mode CG and Voices
Chiyoda, Chitose, Mogami and Yuubari will receive Rainy Season CG Art and Voice Lines
Mikuma also has voice lines also
2. Hot Spring Bath Seasonal Update
Hot Spring bath for your naval base main room has been updated to include Rainy Season themed decorations.
3. New Furniture
New Furniture has been added to the Furniture store which will include:
Mogami Model Ship on Paulownia chested Drawers - New!
Hot Spring Bath - Returning Furniture
4. Naval Base Bar Counter Top update
Naval Base Bar Counter Top will now have Hydrangea themed decorations places on the bar when Kanmusus have drinks on the table at various times of the day depending on the time and the secretary you select.
5. Bug Fixes
Shouhou Kai and Takanami Kai art display as been fixed.
Ooshio's damage notification have been fixed.
6. Revised Quest Notifications
Quest will now be displayed as a "Daily", "Weekly", "Monthly", "Once" "Other" on the Quest Menu Section
You will now be given the ability to search through the quest list and categorize your quest based on "Daily", "Weekly", "Monthly" "Once" or "Other"
7. Increased Bot/Macro Counter Measures
8. Mobile Phone Mode CG
To celebrate the release of the Kancolle Android version's release. Shiratsuyu will be put into "Mobile Phone Mode" for the time begin.
9. Closed Beta Access for Android now available
Those who have be chosen in the Closed Beta Access Lottery for Android will be granted access. They will be required to download the Kancolle Mobile App from the DMM Game Store.
People will be able to obtain the Kancolle Android App from http://www.dmm.com/app/appstore/lp/
So with that, anyone that has been approved to play on the Kancolle Android Version can go ahead and download the app from the link above using your mobile device.
It's completely region free so you won't need VPNs, or region cookies to play Kancolle on it! (at least from tests so far)
At the same time let's take a moment to take a look at our new kanmusu in rainy season gear...
Rainy Season Chitose and Chiyoda
(http://kure.kancollewiki.net/images/c/cb/Chitose_Rainy_Season.png)(http://kure.kancollewiki.net/images/e/e3/Chiyoda_Rainy_Season.png)
Rainy Season Yuubari and Mogami
(http://kure.kancollewiki.net/images/7/78/Yuubari_Rainy_Season.png) (http://kure.kancollewiki.net/images/c/cf/Mogami_Rainy_Season.png)
Also to promote the Android version's release, Shiratsuyu is now prepped her mobile device....
Mobile Phone Shiratsuyu
(http://kure.kancollewiki.net/images/e/ea/Shiratsuyu_Mobile.png)
Finally... organizing your quest has never been so easy!
(http://i.imgur.com/JiBTDGN.jpg)
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Might be related to your phone you're using since not all phones work the same with the beta client of the Android version + it's still highly experimental.
Also to promote the Android version's release, Shiratsuyu is now prepped her mobile device....
Mobile Phone Shiratsuyu
(http://kure.kancollewiki.net/images/e/ea/Shiratsuyu_Mobile.png)
Yep, expected something to go wrong anyways. No worries about it. Probably something funky with the sound driver interaction.
And here I was expecting Imuya to actually reveal it was a smartphone all along.
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No Asashio unfortunately, but damn, that new quest organization is a freaking godsend.
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Those black raincoats are gorgeous. Man I wish there was some way to make seasonal art stay.
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What do I do with a second one of these? Maya's already got one so I don't know if there's anyone else who can use it.
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What do I do with a second one of these? Maya's already got one so I don't know if there's anyone else who can use it.
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I had one of 'em on Hatsuzuki until I got the Bofors from Iowa Kai, so if you've got any AA destroyers that's where I'd send it.
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Satsuki can use it, though I don't know if you should bother.
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I'm here to let you know that they've done an update to the Android Version.
The basic thing that has been noted is as follows:
1. Android has expanded it's application frame, those who signed up via the lottery beta may get a chance in thier notice today! Be sure to look to see if you been accepted into your Android version. 80,000 applicants have been accepted today!
2. Tweaks with the Android UI scrolling for the Factory and buttons in the resupply section|
3. Additional phone have been added that can be useable to play Kancolle Android.
That's pretty much it....
Also....
By the time, Devs have noted that Kancolle Android is planned to release the full version prior to the release of the Summer event!
So by the time the Summer Event rolls in, everyone can go mobile via Android!
Also speaking about the summer, they've noted that "New Mutsuki-Class Destroyers" will be released at some point!
If this is any indication, we will be expected the final two members of the Mutsuki-class to finally appear after over 3 years. (If we get both)
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Looks like I made it in second beta, but how do I actually get the app? Went to the link in the announcement, and got lost.
Edit: Nvm. Didn't dig enough in the kancolle wiki apparently.
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Well if you discover anything fasinating about the Kancolle android version that differs from the regular version feel free to share your experience from it.
In the meantime, it's been noted that.... The flagship of Destroyer Division 8 is going to get an "Interchangeable Kai Ni upgrade"
Meaning that she will get a regular Kai Ni and a Kai Ni Type D Upgrade.
What this means for this said ship girl, we don't know....
We know that Kasumi gained AA abilities with her Type B upgrade. What could said Asashio-class DD that'll get the new upgrade get soon?
Also, this'll mean you'll have to likely grind to a higher level for her Type D Kai Ni.
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Well if you discover anything fasinating about the Kancolle android version that differs from the regular version feel free to share your experience from it.
In the meantime, it's been noted that.... The flagship of Destroyer Division 8 is going to get an "Interchangeable Kai Ni upgrade"
Meaning that she will get a regular Kai Ni and a Kai Ni Type D Upgrade.
What this means for this said ship girl, we don't know....
We know that Kasumi gained AA abilities with her Type B upgrade. What could said Asashio-class DD that'll get the new upgrade get soon?
Also, this'll mean you'll have to likely grind to a higher level for her Type D Kai Ni.
Hmm... I wouldn't mind some firepower or torpedo upgrades. Maybe her Kai Ni will allow her to equip Kyohyoteki or something?
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Hmm... I wouldn't mind some firepower or torpedo upgrades. Maybe her Kai Ni will allow her to equip Kyohyoteki or something?
Well you might be right about one thing.
There's a theory a friend of mine conducted that they letter to thier Kai Ni ties to the Destroyer Model type.
Basiclly here's what's known about the Late Destroyer Model Types:
Type A Destroyer: Kagerou and Yuugumo-Class - They were mainly built for surface combat, while we don't have any Type-A remodels yet for destroyers, I could see this implying that anyone that gets one will have high firepower (probably Yuudachi tier levels)
Type B Destroyer: Air Defense Destroyers most specificlly the Akizuki-class. These DDs were intended to taking down planes. Kasumi Kai Ni B also ties into the fact she has an increased AA stats in place of other stats that get slightly reduced.
Type C Destroyer: Torpedo based Destroyer, Shimakaze fits the bill of the Type C family. None exsist in game yet (unless you count Shimakaze) but if we get one, expect high torpedo stats.
Type D Destroyer: The Matsu-Class Destroyers: They were made late in the war and were designed to be Anti-Air / ASW hybrids. They were also armed with Kaiten-Subs, but since Takana denouces the use of Kaitens and other suicide gear in game I can see this easily being replaced with equipping the Kyohyoteki which is the rough equivalant to it.
Keep in mind this is just speculation fuel, but odds are Asashio's going to likely have high AA and ASW (with weaker firepower and Torpedo power in the process) for her Type - D Remodel with a possibility she can also be armed with the midget sub in the process..
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Ah, I see. That's quite interesting. I suppose only time will tell though.
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Welp the update is out and once again all information is provide by
http://en.kancollewiki.net/wiki/Kancolle_Wiki
http://en.kancollewiki.net/wiki/Game_Updates/2016/June_30
June 30th, 2016 The Asashio Kai Ni update
1. New Remodels for Asashio
The Lead flagship of Destroyer Division 8, Asashio, has been given a Kai Ni and a Kai Ni D remodel.
* Blueprint is not required for either.
* Additional lines and dialogue for home base and combat will be added
* She will not be able to use equipment such as the Daihatsu and Type 2 Ka-Mi Tank until she's upgraded to Kai Ni Type D.
2. New Equipment
16in Triple Gun Mount Mk.7 + GFCS has been implemented.
Zero Fighter Type 32 has been implemented.
There is no need to go out of your way to equip the new fighter.
In addition, Zero Fighter Type 32 (Skilled) is now available by upgrading Zero Fighter Type 21 (Skilled).
3. New Quests
Multiple new quests, such as Early Summer Reorganization, have been impletemented.
All quests have certain triggers.
Early Summer Reorganization is only available until the start of Summer Event. It's possible to obtain new seasonal furniture with the completion of the quest.
In addition, 8 new quests have bee added, including the following:
"31st Squadron" Suppress the Enemy Submarines!
Reform the New "8th Destroyer Division"!
Elite Forces! First Mini-Squadron of 8th Destroyer Division!
Massive Produce Autocannons
Encounter Battle at Okinoshima Island
4. New quests that are repeatable every 3 months (Seasonal) are implemented.
5. New and Revival of Furnitures
6. New Improvement Menu at Akashi's Improvement Arsenal
Type 96 Fighter, Zero Fighter Type 21, Zero Fighter Type 32, Zero Fighter Type 52, Prototype 61cm Hext (Oxygen) Torpedo Mount, 16in Triple Gun Mount Mk.7 and 16in Triple Gun Mount Mk.7 + GFCS can now be improved with assistance from specific kanmusus.
7. New Development Menu
Zero Fighter Type 32 is able to be developed.
8. Increase of Stats to Certain Destroyers
Kamikaze Kai, Harukaze Kai, Shigure Kai Ni, etc, have had their ASW stat adjusted upwards.
Ushio Kai Ni, Ayanami Kai Ni, Hatsuharu Kai Ni, etc, have had their maximum Firepower adjusted upwards.
9. Buffs to Certain Ships
Isuzu Kai Ni now has preemptive ASW.
Iowa and her upgrade have better gun-fitting.
Isokaze Kai has her maximum luck, etc, adjusted upwards.
10. Other Adjustments
Better text display for ship list (browser version)
Better Stability for Android version
Updated Equipment Images for Zero Fighter Type 21 (Skilled)
Faster Tempo for Depth Charge ASW Attacks
Preemptive ASW Depth Charge Attacks
Other than Isuzu Kai Ni, all ships with exceptionally high ASW stats or ships with equipment that can detect enemy submarines can perform preemptive depth charge attacks even against skilled enemy submarines.
11. Early Summer Voices
A certain number of Mutsuki-Class DDs + Ryuujou have been given early summer seasonal voice lines. All which will be brand new!
Basiclly there's now a TON of things to build in Akashi's workshop! Which include some fighter planes, and Iowa's Guns! Oh and have fun trying to get Iowa's new gun.... she's going to need... Tons of 41cms AND 46cms!
Also with Kanmusus having the ability to do Pre-emptive Anti-Submarine Attacks, I'm pretty certain we can make a certain Red Submarine cry home to her mommy now...
Also Iowa will now have better aim with her 16in Mk.7s now!
Also finally Let's take a look at Asashio..
(http://kure.kancollewiki.net/images/e/e1/Asahio_Kai_Ni.png)
Asashio's regular Kai Ni is more standard offensive based. It's good for surface combat, but poor for ASW combat.
(http://kure.kancollewiki.net/images/c/c7/Asashio_Kai_Ni_D.png)
Asashio's Kai Ni D is more geared to ASW combat! She will have less firepower, but will pack a bigger punch against enemy subs... ESECIALLY if you get her set up for Pre-emptive ASW!
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Sounds like you were right on the money regarding Asashio's stats. That said though, I should save up my screws for that new gun because damn.
Also, I didn't see it mentioned here, but apparently a girl needs a minimum of 100 ASW in order to launch a preemptive depth charge attack (excluding Isuzu of course).
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Sounds like you were right on the money regarding Asashio's stats. That said though, I should save up my screws for that new gun because damn.
Also, I didn't see it mentioned here, but apparently a girl needs a minimum of 100 ASW in order to launch a preemptive depth charge attack (excluding Isuzu of course).
I probably should have dropped the link. Since I modified the combat page with this information.
http://en.kancollewiki.net/wiki/Combat#Anti-Sub_Warfare
But yeah, been busy busting my butt around the clock trying to collect information and do tests with the ASW theory.
Basiclly only a handful of Kanmusus can do Pre-empttive ASW (due to the fact most can't reach 100 ASW at level 99) attacks unless they're married. Odds are you're limited to several DDs, most of the light cruisers your torpedo cruisers. Also as an important test I just conducted, modified equipment via Akashi's workshop does not contribute to the ASW. So you have to build it based on your Kanmusu's level and base ASW stats of your equipment.
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Welp, it's time! It's only the start of July and the Devs have dropped the annoucement.
The Summer 2016 Event is coming on it's way and it now under preperations...
The main thing that they gave us as a big hint at the start is the following:
1. Prepare your Air forces as you will be using them. This suggests the role of planes is going to be very important once again. So if you know how to manage your Land Base Air Forces, you should consider making sure you have enough fighters and other planes to use accordingly.
2. Prepare your fleet, this is pretty standard by now, so everyone knows to train new ships girls so you can get ready for the upcoming event.
3. The Event is expected to be Moderate in scale in comparison to the previous Summer Events. Which makes since, since the last event was large, long and downright HARD.
So yeah, start preparing as soon as possible to keep in mind the theme of planes is going to be important for this event.
You now Akashi can improve fighters now.... right? There might be a reason for this (if you planning to take on harder difficulties)
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I've at least done 15 LSC runs and Taihou eludes me still.
Will I get another chance at Iowa this event, do you think? If not, then will I ever?
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I've at least done 15 LSC runs and Taihou eludes me still.
Will I get another chance at Iowa this event, do you think? If not, then will I ever?
Previous event rewards more often than not tend to reappear during future events as drops, so as long as you've got the resources and the determination to farm for her, you'll be good to go. It'll all really just come down to the RNG.
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OK, it's time for me to toss up the update to you all again.
Are you ready for some action in the sun! Cause it's that time. The Kanmusus are finally out to have some fun for the Summer and much excitement is to ensure for this update!
Once again notes provided by: http://en.kancollewiki.net/wiki/Kancolle_Wiki
(http://i.imgur.com/bVJHrnj.png)
http://en.kancollewiki.net/wiki/Game_Updates/2016/July_15
July 15, 2016 Summer Swimsuit 2016 Update
Browser Version
1. Summer Swimsuit Mode Implemented
Summer "Swimsuit mode" has been implemented. Kanmusus from last year's Swimsuit mode will be brought back for this year's swimsuit session.
In addition, Isuzu, Okinami, Kazagumo, Fusou, Yamashiro, Mamiya and Irako will be getting new Swimsuit Mode CG art for the Summer.
Mamiya and Irako's images can be viewed from the Food supply screen, if you wish to view them, if you don't want to use the supplies, just say no so you don't use them
Akebono and Oboro will get new tweaked art to thier Summer CG art
Kanmusus that you own from the Rainy Season mode CG will be placed in your Kanmusu Dictionary.
2. Summer Furniture has been implemented
Rainy Season Furniture has been removed and replaced
3. Summer Season Voice Lines
Some Kanmusu will have some early Summer and Summer voice lines,
30+ new lines are planned to be given to some kanmusu
4. New Mission
A total of 4 missions have now been added into the game which include the following:
*Torpedo Squad, report sortie: Hold the Nansei Island Defense Line
* Patrol the Oil Refinery Zone Coast!
*New Torpedo Weapon Development
* "Skilled Crew" Training
5. Akashi Improvement Arsenal Update
Akasahi can now start improving the following Equipment:
* Zero Fighter Type 53 Iwamoto Squadron
* Zero Fighter Model 52A Iwai group
* Zero Fighter Model 52C Iwai Group
* Zero Model 62 Fighter/Bomber Iwai Squad
6. Kazagumo Drop Location
Kazagumo will be become avalaible and will drop in various locations in the Northern Seas on regular maps.
7. Naval Base Bar Counter Top Update
Now the bar counter top will feature Summer themed elements to it.
8. UI Improvements
Connection stabibility has been improved
Confirmation screen added to prevent accidental unlocking of ship girls in fleet (Android Version Only)
Quest Description has been updated to display in two lines
Firework Window Furniture's will display firework display with more power.
Android Version
1. Updated Expansion of Player Frame
More players will now be accepted into the Android update following the completion of the Android version's update.
That's it for now have some fun in the sun ya'all!
With that let's take a look at some of our Kanmusus that got Suitsuits this time around along with some of the ones from last year..
Swimsuit Fusou and Yamashiro
(http://kure.kancollewiki.net/images/9/9a/Fusou_Summer.png) (http://kure.kancollewiki.net/images/f/ff/Yamashiro_Summer.png)
Swimsuit Kazagumo and Okinami
(http://kure.kancollewiki.net/images/5/51/Kazagumo_Summer.png)(http://kure.kancollewiki.net/images/f/f3/Okinami_Summer.png)
Swimsuit Isuzu
(http://kure.kancollewiki.net/images/2/2a/Isuzu_Kai_Ni_Summer.png)
Swimsuit Mamiya and Irako
(http://kure.kancollewiki.net/images/d/dc/Mamiya_Summer.png)(http://kure.kancollewiki.net/images/f/f9/Irako_Summer.png)
Akebono and Oboro also got some small changes to them but otherwise are mostly the same....
Yamato is also expected to get Swimsuit mode.... in the following update coming later so stay tuned.
Meanwhile, I want to go out of my way and point out the quests they provide you to do now for the game invovle you have to spend A LOT to complete and earn, specifically the modification quests!
Cause these quests will reward you a new skilled pilot (supposedly every quarter season), and the new Prototype 61cm Hext Oxy Torpedoes.... but the cost?
TONS equipment, resources, screws, and medals...
http://en.kancollewiki.net/wiki/Quests#July_15th.2C_2016
Have fun with that one! As we live in a world now where equipment matters almost as much as the Kanmusus themselves!
I also want to sit down and talk about saving cost on modifying planes (assuming you haven't completed certain quest lines) But I've been occupied prepping for the event which does remind me of one more thing....
Event is expected to be Medium sized in scale So expect a 4-5 map big event possibly..
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Can we just get Mamiya and Irako as regular ships in the game? I don't care if they do anything good, though boosting morale regen seems appropriate.
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Can we just get Mamiya and Irako as regular ships in the game? I don't care if they do anything good, though boosting morale regen seems appropriate.
Well, Akashi and Ooyodo are in the game, and they appear in the menus as well...
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Is stockpiling resources past a ~28k soft cap necessary for easy difficulty?
100k in all fields seems excessive. Though some of you seemed to have spent more than 25k in the previous event on hard.
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You can never have too many resources.
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For easy you need moderately leveled ships, passable standard equipment (guns, torps, planes), and maybe some specialized equipment like T3 shells. After that, stock up on buckets and resources in that order.
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(http://puu.sh/q9ibF/d9a6423291.jpg)
Ran into this guy doing PvP dailies.
In the far future I aspire to be the same except with Taihou.
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(http://puu.sh/q9ibF/d9a6423291.jpg)
Ran into this guy doing PvP dailies.
In the far future I aspire to be the same except with Taihou.
The same with Isuzu if possible. But I have a tendency to focus on all the kanmusus. :v
Anyways I'm going to discuss about some stuff I wanted to talk about for the last few weeks, but haven't had a chance because I've been occupied with alot of stuff as of late. So let's take a moment to discuss some things:
Take those old fighter planes and to turn them into something better and new.
Did you know that a tweet posted a few weeks back the devs noted that it was possible to convert planes that you modified via Akashi's workshop and have the modified effect carry over when you convert it?
If you didn't know this, you should now!
(http://i.imgur.com/HhB09rT.png)(http://i.imgur.com/9jCGqxV.png)
Basiclly, if you're making planes to do some of the plane conversion quests, it's strongly recommended that you consider taking a old plane that is needed for the quest (let's say we use the monthly Conversion Quest that invovles the Type 21 fighter) and do the following:
- Take a Type 21 Fighter and work on modifying it all the way to Max stars via Akashi's Workshop (Note this will require a total of 17 Type 21 fighters and 2500 bauxite assuming you do not have any failed attempt)
- Boost Plane Expertise To Type 21 to it's max and then convert!
- You now have a max star Type 21 skilled Fighter!
- Boost expertise of Type 21 Skilled Fighter to max for second conversion quest line and completion conversion requirements!
- You now have a max star Type 52 skilled Fighter!
By doing this you can actually save on the cost it would take to modify a fully converted plane in the long run since most of the planes that are offered for modification will cost more screws and bauxite compared to the weaker planes.
So basiclly, if you have access to do quests such as the converting your fighter into an Iwamoto Fighter Quest Chain, Then consider max modifying the plane first in it's earliest stages so it can be fully transferred the final conversion!
Since all fighters get a +2 AA bonus upon max modification, let's say by doing the quest I demonstrated here to turn a Type 21 fighter into a Type 52 Skilled, I've managed to turn out a plane that is now currently better than a Reppu! (+10 AA Reppu vs. +11 AA with maxed Type 52 skilled) All while saving on resources!
This here is probably a good thing to practice if you're a veteran admiral who want to work on powering up his planes before events.
Just keep in mind.... make sure you have enough planes for both your carriers and possibly your land based air squadrons by the time the event rolls in.
Also for the admirals who already converted these planes long before this happened? Welp, better have lots of Bauxite, screws and Type 52s around cause you're going to need them to modify your fully converted planes
The Kancolle Summer Maid Cafe + Irako's Sake Shop
In Japan right now, there has been announced two Kancolle themed cafes that'll be open over the course of one month.
One will take place over at Akihabara which will be the Kancolle Summer Cafe
Here you can purchase food, enjoy a nice Summer theme experience and get a chance to rent out some Summer swim gear and buy some special Kancolle merchandise such as Littorio , Yuudachi, Sharatsuyu Beach Towels and so forth!
http://www.inside-games.jp/article/2016/07/14/100341.html
Second there's is also going to be an Irako Sake Shop which will be open in Yokusuka later this month which will offer fine dining meals ranging from sweet and drinks during the daytime, and Sake, Beer, and other finer meals at night! There will also be special Kancolle Merchandise being given out there as well.
http://www.bpnavi.jp/sp/35
Kancolle Annual Naval Review Vol 3.
Mentioned several times before, the annual Kancolle Meet up that takes place at Yokohama Naval Base (known as the Kancolle Naval Review Meeting) will be happening on August 7th. This is where Kadokawa is likely to go all out with what they have to offers in terms of Kancolle merchandise and also give people who have been allowed to attend this meeting to get a first word look on the upcoming Summer Event and things coming up in the future in Kancolle in general.
Kancolle Arcade
Kancolle Arcade has grown rapidly in popularity and thus is getting a far better treatment than Kancolle Kai did (Kai kinda died quickly since it was poorly executed and was more of an Iowa Hype Engine).
Admirals have been going to spend thier money quite frequently on the Arcade in Japan and it still had long lines that can range from 30 minutes to hours in most locations. And thanks to it's surging popularty the Arcade has gotten several update following it's release.
So far we: Got Nagato, Mutsu, some additional members of the Fubuki-Class added, Nachi, Haguro, Ashigara, Yukikaze, Mutsuki, Kisaragi, Ayanami, Shikinami added into all Arcade Cabinate along with the inital roster!
We had the ability to buy furniture, in the Arcade and also had a revision of the development room
And probably most recently, the introduction to Anti-Submarine Warfare into the Arcade machine which mean yes, now Sub Abyssals are now in the Arcade game and from what I've seen it's an elaborate game of "Hide and seek"
Kagerou, Kuroshio, and Shiranui are coming out in later this month and with the arcade showing no change of slowing down we can only assume the Arcade Version going to just continue to gain momentum with time if they can pace out the content carefully like they have with the browser game.
Wonfest Summer 2016
As of yesterday Wonfest had taken place! And lots of figures have been announced!
I won't go too deep into detail here but you can run through the listing here to see what's present. There are however plenty of Kancolle Nendroids (Also Touhou's Yuuka is getting a Nendroid too) and Max Factory Figma that are planned out for the future though.
http://whl4u.jp/wh24/gallery/en/#/ (http://whl4u.jp/wh24/gallery/en/#/)
But if you want to enter the realm of the unusual how about a 1:1 Full Scale Kashima Figure
(http://i.imgur.com/pnmy3pc.jpg)
Yes, a fully human size Kashima figure.... while it was only up for display the rumor is the price this figure will go for once completed will be.... 20,000,000 yen. So yes, I hope you have your checkbooks ready cause this one is going to be a figure to remember.
Kancolle Summer Event Related News
Well so far we gotten some additional news feed regarding the event for those that are curious so lemme explain to you what we should be expecting for the event so far:
1. Event is expected to be Medium-Scale Sized so you're looking at around 4-5 maps big
2. It's Recommended that you prepare your ships and your air forces. (Basiclly prepare your ship girls and get some good decent planes ready)
Additional Note: I recommend having planes ready for both your carriers and your Land Based Air Squadrons since that's almost a given
3. Admirals planning to play on higher difficulties are suggested to have a large, diverse fleet. (Suggests Multi-staged single maps, alternet debuffing paths, and possible ship locking)
4. Currently more than one new ship girl is confirmed to appear in this event (One which was hinted back in May being a missing member of the Mutsuki-Class)
5. One of the new ship girls will be a Large Foreign Ship Girl!
This is all the information that is known for now. And with that known we now can say that we are expecting a large ship girl that is bound to appear, which could be anywhere between a CA, a CV or a BB at this rate.... American, German, or Italian.... pick your poison as they're all fair game at this point.
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5. One of the new ship girls will be a Large Foreign Ship Girl!
Come oooooooooon Enterpriiiiiiiiise.
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Warspite please!
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Should I get the two construction docks or ship and equipment slots?
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Should I get the two construction docks or ship and equipment slots?
What's your current ship/equipment slots looking like?
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Wouldn't recommend construction slots, you should be swimming in blowtorches if you do your dailies.
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Should I get the two construction docks or ship and equipment slots?
I think the first I was to ask is, did you buy your repair docks.
If no, I would recommend that since having extra repair docks can be very important.
If yes, then I'll proceed with the next question:
How many open slots do you have available for your kanmusu? If you are less than 20 I recommend some home base expansion. You will need them if you happen to start collecting lots of new Kanmusu you don't own.
And this applies ESPECIALLY if you have Akashi. Since if you have her modifying your equipment is equally as important as training your kanmusus.
This especially will apply to off seasons where you train clones to farm equipment for modification purposes.
As an alternative suggestion: Have you ever considered a Dock expansion for your ship composition recording? You start out with 3, but you can have up to 8 in total. 3 should be doable, but if you seek for convinence, you can always look into expanding your fleet recording slots so you can have extra slots to quick select fleets outside of your expedition team and the like.... but that's an optional thing.
Expanding construction docks is not something I recommend though since most ships can be built easily and farming the instant construction is very easy thus making the idea of construction expansion almost a moot point.
So if I had to choose between the choices you provided, Home Base Expansion.
Also lemme note that August 1st will be a maintenance update.
The main thing to note regarding the update is that:
1. There will be some small additional Summer CG art that'll be added (Yamato and possibly some others)
2. Maximum Main Base Expansion will happen (giving an extra 10 ship and 40 equipment to purchase)
3. Kancolle Android should become available to all players following this update.
4. Preparing stuff for event....
Also as for tonight June Rank rewards will be coming out tonight. So anyone in the top 500 may be rewarded some fancy gear.
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And Rank rewards are out and....
(http://kure.kancollewiki.net/images/2/22/Equipment_184-1.png)
From the looks of this we know what the we got...
We're looking at the Reggian Re.2001 OR Series (http://en.kancollewiki.net/wiki/Re._2001_OR_Kai) an Italian bomber plane that was being planned for conversion into an Carrier based fighter/bomber for the Italian's only Aircraft Carrier that was being built before it was seized by the Germans and left incomplete for the remainer of the War....
The Italian Aircraft Carrier Aqualia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Italian_aircraft_carrier_Aquila)
So with this hint, we can believe that this is our large forgien ship.
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>rank 12034
Man.
I expected the expansion would be better, but thought maybe the time saved in construction dailies would come to be considerable if I had 4 docks. I already have all repair docks. Ah, and I have only one base expansion so 110 ship capacity.
Yes, recording slots are very, very convenient. I'm glad I started using them over this Summer, persistently switching between setups for PvP, expeditons, orel cruising, and quests was wringing my patience.
Now all that's needed is fast equip.
Oh, an Italian aircraft carrier. I'm looking forward to the planes.
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I would not mind an Air carrier prize at all!
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And Rank rewards are out and....
(http://kure.kancollewiki.net/images/2/22/Equipment_184-1.png)
From the looks of this we know what the we got...
We're looking at the Reggian Re.2001 OR Series (http://en.kancollewiki.net/wiki/Re._2001_OR_Kai) an Italian bomber plane that was being planned for conversion into an Carrier based fighter/bomber for the Italian's only Aircraft Carrier that was being built before it was seized by the Germans and left incomplete for the remainer of the War....
The Italian Aircraft Carrier Aqualia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Italian_aircraft_carrier_Aquila)
So with this hint, we can believe that this is our large forgien ship.
Damn. That's a pretty persuasive argument. I'll be happy so long as she's not a drop. That said though, I'm still waiting for Enterprise. ;>;
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Does being a flagship increase AACI chance?
I'm certain I read that it did but I can't find where.
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Does being a flagship increase AACI chance?
I'm certain I read that it did but I can't find where.
Not that I'm aware of. Being the flagship is more related to Night Battle Cut-ins then AACI. The ship you use however does however have a certain level of priority over other ships.
Such as like, if you use mutiple AACI ships, if certain ships trigger an AACI, one will take the higher priority over the other. I think the order goes Akizuki-class -> Maya Kai Ni -> Certain Kai Ni AA based ships (Kasumi Type B, Satsuki Kai Ni, Isuzu Kai Ni, ect) -> All other ships.
That's how I recall it.
In the meantime though, let's talk about some news...
So not too long ago the Devs released a new book Kancolle Style Vol. 2 (Thanks Ducky!) To quickly go over what this book is about. Kancolle Style is a guide book design to help teach players how to play Kancolle as well as get some information and tips about various materials and reveal new infromation regarding the fanchise as a whole.
Within the magazine, I managed to get a hold of an article which had an interview from Kensuke Tanaka, the game's lead producer. And in the article he talks all about the what is in store for us with Kancolle for the Summer and as we march on towards the year with the game and the franchise as it's start moving closer to it's 4th year.
The article can be read here
http://en.kancollewiki.net/wiki/Kensuke_Tanaka_Interview:_Kancolle_Style_Vol._2
If you want the short story then:
1. Summer Swimsuit mode continues with more Kanmusus getting swimsuits with a confirmation of Mikuma getting a swimsuit!
2. The upcoming event is going to be a mixture of Surface Combat / Anti-Submarine Warfare / Land Based Air Forces
3. More information regarding the Event will be revealed at the Kancolle Naval Review Meeting on August 7th.
4. The Summer Event will be set to begin sometime after the Kancolle Naval Review Meeting (so several days following August 7th)
5. Megumi Nakajima (Hatsuzuki's Seiyuu) is expected to appear at the Naval Review Meeting.
6. More info about Kancolle Arcade, and the movie is expected to be revealed at the Naval Review Meeting.
7. Kancolle Arcade will be getting more arcade cabinets and will be getting it's own events soon.
8. More collaborations will be happening soon which include a food collaboration (in the fall) and another convenient store collaboration (Takana's keeping quiet on this one)
9. New ship types are in plans for the Fall among other things as the march on towards the 4th year of Kancolle.
So with this new piece of wisdom, you now have an idea that you should probably prepare for the following:
1.DDs and CL with high levels that can conduct preemptive - ASW (so 100 ASW or higher in terms of level +equipment), this will probably apply to higher difficulties more.
2. Strong Fleets for surface combat
3. Plenty of well trained, strong planes (and if possible, modified fighters wouldn't hurt)
So basically a little bit of everything is expected here for the event.
Finally to add more notes to the update we can note now that:
1. More Swimsuit Mode CG which will give us Yamato, Haruna Kai Ni, and Mikuma (revealed via Kancolle Style) Swimsuits,
More might be to come assuming the reports of the Ichiban Kuji Keychains are of any indication but treat that with a grain of salt.
I think that's it for now. So have fun!
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No problem for the information Totaku, I'll make sure to dumpster dive if anything else comes up on Himeuta. Ummm... also yesterday I FINALLY got the 5-1 Akatsuki comp quest (thanks to my deduction of World 4 weekly being the culprit of it) now I just need help on how to tackle this monster...
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While we all wait for the next update here's some Haruna..... she's looking rather Daijoubu!
(http://i.imgur.com/JwtnWfI.jpg)
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And.... The Summer Update Part 2 is out!
(http://i.imgur.com/4lcufLM.png)
The Summer season continues and more Kanmusus in Swimsuits have appeared.... also we can now Kancolle on the go (unless you're complete new to the game).
So let's take a moment and read over today's update from http://en.kancollewiki.net/wiki/Kancolle_Wiki
http://en.kancollewiki.net/wiki/Game_Updates/2016/August_1
August 1st, 2016: Summer Part 2 & Android Release Update
1. Maximum Home Base Expansion
Maximum number of ships and Equipment have been increased. You can now have up to a Maximum of 300 ships and 1300 pieces of equipment (upon purchase)
2. Additional Summer Voice Lines
A Total of 30 new voices lines have been given to some Kanmusu for the Summer!
3. More Shipgirls in Swimsuits
Yamato
Haruna Kai Ni
Mikuma (confirmed through Kensuke Takana's interview in Kancolle Style Vol. 2)
Taigei/Ryuuhou
4. Summer CG Mode for Mizuho
Unlike the Swimsuit mode the others got, Mizuho will be serving Iced Red Beans
5. New BGM
New BGM music can be played at home based titled "Swimsuit Sortie"
6. New Furniture
Sandy Beach Floor *Will play above mentioned BGM
7. Kancolle Android Version will be open to all admirals.
All Admirals who have currently joined the game are now allowed to play Kancolle via Android.
New Arrivals will not be able to participate for the time begin.
8. Update for communications/display
Maintenance and upgrades for servers
New voice data compression
Fixed some ship girl displays
Significant upgrades to Rabaul
Some updating of communications protocols
9. Summer Event is set to Start in Mid-August.
For all the Admirals out there, good luck as you prepare for the upcoming event.
And with that let's take a look at our Kanmusus for the Summer!
Swimsuit Mode Battleships Haruna and Yamato
(http://i.imgur.com/2YmZj6O.png) (http://i.imgur.com/ZVmPNQ5.png)
Swimsuit Mode Sub Tender/ Carrier Taiget/Ryuhou
(http://i.imgur.com/cu9TeD4.png)(http://i.imgur.com/PysHqeb.png)
Swimsuit Mode Heavy Cruiser Mikuma and Summer Seaplane Tender Mizuhou with Red Bean Ice Cream
(http://i.imgur.com/NDaxY4C.png)(http://i.imgur.com/rNBxMAX.png)
And with that, that's it for the update! If you haven't gotten into the Android, Good news! You can now play mobile now via Android!
Outside of that, this update is very laxed...
The next update is set for Mid August.... But chances are we'll know a date for the event by August 7th when the Kancolle Naval Review (http://kancolle-kankanshiki.jp/)takes place and Kensuke Takana reveals some information about the event!
Oh and a final note.... the new sandy beach floor has some nice music (Kinda short though).... and animated waves! Why is my naval base being flooded?!
(http://i.imgur.com/5xmMofK.png)
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I can't take this Mizuho bullying
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I can't take this Mizuho bullying
Honestly I don't get why people have an issue with Mizuho's minimalistic changes since we know the artist behind her is also responsible for working full time on Abyssal art.
But people have a tendency to complain over the most trivial things....
Either way Mizuho practically has art for every season now, so she's not bound to get anymore unless they do more promotional food art like the Sukiya campaign.
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So as of today, the Kancolle Naval Review was just finished and alot was revealed.
http://en.kancollewiki.net/wiki/KanColle_Naval_Review
So as of now, we have a very strong idea of the event, what it will contain, what you must prepare for and what all is to be expected! We also get to see several other thigns too for other Kancolle merchandise!
Kancolle Browser Version:
British Royal Navy Battleship is expected to come this event. She will neither be the Prince of Wales or Repulse and will be a drop.
Mutsuki-Class DD Minazuki is confirmed for Event she will be a short blue haired girl.
Event is set to start on the 12th
One portion of the event will be based upon the Sinking of the Prince of Wales and Repulses expect LBAS to likely be a key formula for that battle.
Event Title: The Second Battle of the Malaya Sea
Abyssal Boss "Terrible BattleShip Hime" has been comforted for event. Has 3 larger twin guns and wears a swimsuit.
Kancolle Arcade:
Events will be conducted for the Arcade Version starting in the Fall
Shoukaku and Zuikaku can be found during the event.
The Event will be based upon Spring's 2014 Event.
Kancolle Movie:
Trailer was shown.
Release date for the movie has been confirmed for 11/26.
So there you go, you got 4 days to prepare for the event. Do what you can to prepare... the upcoming next 2 weeks and some days will be intense.
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Kancolle Browser Version:
British Royal Navy Battleship is expected to come this event. She will neither be the Prince of Wales of Repulse and will be a drop.
Kongo's schtik is doubly more in danger.
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Oh boy time to look up that Prince of Wales sinking to guess what I need
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drop.
WHY THIS. ;>;
That said though, I've got a feeling that we might be dealing with either Hood or Queen Elizabeth here since those're the two that stick out the most besides Prince of Wales and Repulse.
EDIT: Just went over it a bit more. The boss sounds absolutely terrifying, but I'm curious as to how the naval mines will work. I wonder if that's a clue that we might get minesweepers eventually as well.
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WHY THIS. ;>;
That said though, I've got a feeling that we might be dealing with either Hood or Queen Elizabeth here since those're the two that stick out the most besides Prince of Wales and Repulse.
EDIT: Just went over it a bit more. The boss sounds absolutely terrifying, but I'm curious as to how the naval mines will work. I wonder if that's a clue that we might get minesweepers eventually as well.
Well guess what? You're right!
With today's dev tweet we now know the Battleship in question will be from the Queen Elizabeth Class there will also be one other ship included along with Minazuki in the process.
Also considering how ASW has been gaining momentum, I would say that yes, Minesweepers may become a thing at some point. Especially with the "new ship type" mentioned back in the Kancolle Style Vol.2 Interview.
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With today's dev tweet we now know the Battleship in question will be from the Queen Elizabeth Class there will also be one other ship included along with Minazuki in the process.
Warspite incoming?
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Warspite incoming?
Could be. I'm kinda hopeful for Queen Elizabeth though. In addition, considering the battle, they could totally pull a fast one and implement Malaya instead, haha.
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Double-post because apparently the event starts on FRIDAY. The really didn't give us much heads-up.
EDIT: Apparently I'm an idjit who can't read since Totaku already mentioned that a few days ago. ;>:
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Well since MotK is finally back up, let's take a moment to review our standings as of right now.
Since tonight is event Night, let's explains what the event has in store for us ATM based upon confirmed evidence that has been gathered:
1. The Event is going to be Medium sized in Scale.
2. The Event will be inspired by the Battle of Malaya (but at the same time won't be entirely based on Tanaka's interpretation)
3. We are expecting so far two kanmusus which include Minazuki and a Queen Elizabeth Class Battleship.
4. At least 1 Hime Abyssal will have thier own "Swimsuit mode" which will be visible during the later stages of the event.
5. The event is expected to invovle a little bit of everything which will include: An ASW sweep, a torpedo squadron mission, A transport operation, and a full scale intercept and counter attack mission which will invovle using Land Based Air Forces AND Combined fleets.
6. It's been noted that that one abyssal that may be expected to appear that be based upon "Singapore Fortress" so expect an installation battle.
7. Admirals playing on harder difficulties should plan to have a fleet for each operation.
8. The event is expected to be a little over 2 weeks long.
Also things such as Naval Mines, will be considered not relevant since there has been only a few posts on twitter, but nother in offcial book sources thus right now can be deemed undetermined if that'll be present or even legit at this time..
If you want to have a more interesting read, feel free to look at the September article which has been fully translated.
http://en.kancollewiki.net/wiki/Kensuke_Tanaka_Interview:_Comptiq_Magazine_Septmember_2016
So I hope you all have taken the time to prepare, because the event is almost here.... so let's see where we stand!
(http://i.imgur.com/XXoXChm.png)
I'm pretty confident I'm ready for a medium sized scale event.
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Just finished getting Asashio to level 85 a few days ago, so hopefully it won't be too bad.
I will more than likely run myself ragged trying to drop the British girl though. ;>; It'll be the Seven Days of Graf all over again.
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I got a feeling the update will take longer than plan so in the meantime here's a teaser to wet your appitite...
(http://i.imgur.com/XcUVETo.jpg)
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The Summer event is here, and we are not ready to raid the Malaya Sea and wreck the Abyssal Beach party takingplace there.
As for now, here's the information regarding the update can be found at http://en.kancollewiki.net/
http://en.kancollewiki.net/wiki/Game_Updates/2016/August_12
http://en.kancollewiki.net/wiki/Summer_2016_Event
August 12th, 2016 Summer 2016 Update
1. The Summer Event 2016 has been released
2. Main Stage Operation Maps
There will be a total of 3 Main Stage Operation maps which will be titled as follows:
【第一作戦海域】ブンタン沖哨戒 Main Stage Operation 1: Patrol off Buntan
【第ニ作戦海域】第二次エンドウ沖海戦 Main Stage Operation 2: The Second Battle off Endau
【第三作戦海域】第二次マレー沖海戦 Main Stage Operation 3: The Second Battle Off Malaya
3. Extra Operation Map
Upon completing the main operations, you can then partake in the extra Operation Map
南西海域 マラッカ海峡沖 4th Operation - Battle off the Malacca Strait.
4. New Ship Girl
A total of 4 new ship girls have been introduced in this event.
Queen Elizabeth-Class Battleship Warspite of the Royal Navy
Mutsuki-Class Destroyer Minazuki
Fleet Carrier Aquila of the Regia Marina
Type B1 Submarine I-26 (aka Nimu)
5..Obtaining Minazuki
Minazuki can be possible obtain Minazuki by completing Main Stage Operation 2.
6. Obtaining Finding I-26, Warsprite and Aqulia
I-26 and Aqulia can be located as drops throughout the event.
Warsprite is the final Event map reward.
7. Land-Based Air Squadrons
Starting from Main Stage Operation 2 and Onward, you will be able to use Land Based Air Sqaudrons
Land-Based Air Squadrons system have been rebalanced.
8. Regarding Rebalanced Land-Based Air Squadrons
The Distance a Land Based Air Sqaudron can travel is now determined by the distance the lowest distant plane in your group.
You can improve the distance your Land-Based Air Squadron can travel by using a Type 2 Flying Boat or Catalina to help aid refuel your planes as they travel outside thier normal distance.
It is recommended that if you take bombers, that you need to travel the shortest possible distance you can to reach your destination.
9.. Turning off Ooyodo's Event Lines Voice
You now have the option to turn off Ooyodo's voice when she presents you with mission brifing during the event
10. Ooyodo Swimsuit Mode
Ooyodo now wears a Swimsuit for the Summer Season
11. Abyssal Swimsuits
As part of the event theme, some Abyssals are now wearing swimsuits. Which include among them the Battleship Princess, Submarine Princess, Heavy Cruiser Princess, and the Harbor Summer Princess (not related to the Harbor Hime possibly?)
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Also be aware... Abyssals are having a beach party at the Malaya sea. So Take caution!
(http://kure.kancollewiki.net/images/7/72/Battleship_Summer_Princess.png) (http://kure.kancollewiki.net/images/a/af/Submarine_Summer_Princess.png) (http://kure.kancollewiki.net/images/9/99/Heavy_Cruiser_Summer_Princess.png)
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Submarine Princess is giving me a bit of trouble, but having three girls capable of pre-empting the sub nodes with depth charges feels VERY good, haha.
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Welp, I think I've done enough content to go ahead and at least take a dive into the first event map.... let's see what I must do with these Submarines....
E-1-Day of the First Hunt - Crashdiving a Submarine Beach Party
E-2-Night of the First Hunt - This beach is now claimed for the glory of the emperor, you are no longer welcome here!
https://www.twitch.tv/totaku2
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This early start has made me think that I should maybe wait until the wiki updates more.
Out of curiosity, can you clear on hard then go to lower difficulties for additional ranking rewards? What about vice versa?
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This early start has made me think that I should maybe wait until the wiki updates more.
Out of curiosity, can you clear on hard then go to lower difficulties for additional ranking rewards? What about vice versa?
Those are not viable options I'm afraid. Once you clear a map, you become unable to change its difficulty.
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So I tried the event and on my first go Tone dropped from 44 health to 4 over the course of 2 battles.
Upon the mission results screen I was treated to this:
(http://i.imgur.com/JPY3y3O.png)
My word that is scary. It even comes complete with a heartbeat noise.
And it wouldn't stop until I'd brought Tone into the repair dock! The bloody screen and heartbeat persisted through to the gaining of a new ship (Fubuki) and the main menu, even playing over the music!
Has anyone heard of this happening before?
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So I tried the event and on my first go Tone dropped from 44 health to 4 over the course of 2 battles.
Upon the mission results screen I was treated to this:
(http://i.imgur.com/JPY3y3O.png)
My word that is scary. It even comes complete with a heartbeat noise.
And it wouldn't stop until I'd brought Tone into the repair dock! The bloody screen and heartbeat persisted through to the gaining of a new ship (Fubuki) and the main menu, even playing over the music!
Has anyone heard of this happening before?
Oh, I've seen this before somewhere else. Perhaps you're using command center? It seems to be a toggleable setting.
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So I tried the event and on my first go Tone dropped from 44 health to 4 over the course of 2 battles.
Upon the mission results screen I was treated to this:
(http://i.imgur.com/JPY3y3O.png)
My word that is scary. It even comes complete with a heartbeat noise.
And it wouldn't stop until I'd brought Tone into the repair dock! The bloody screen and heartbeat persisted through to the gaining of a new ship (Fubuki) and the main menu, even playing over the music!
Has anyone heard of this happening before?
Yeah this is a feature from KC3 and I literally don't like it. It's features like that which I find annoying since it feel like it's just catering to entertain or just making an over glorified warning system. You can turn this feature off, but I feel like it's made to cater to some CoD populus for some reason.
Personally I prefer a more simpler system like Kancolle Viewer (KCV) which just have a line flash in red and tells you "Your ship is critically damage! Take her to repairs!"
Anyways let's discuss my run with the event thus far.
Again as a personal reminder, this is from Hard mode as I will only play the game from that difficulty.
E-1 CrashDiving a Submarine Beach Party
This map was literally a cakewalk.... I really don't have much to say here. If you litteraly spent time preparing your destroyers and Light Cruisers to get them to Pre-ASW levels you litterally can curbstomp 90% of this map with very little issue.
So basiclly, what I used for the map was 1 light Carrier (Shouhou), 2 Light Cruiser (Isuzu and Naka), 3 Destroyers (Lebiccio, Asashio Type D, and Asashimo) all armed with as many ASW gear as they could with Shouhou only carrying a Saiun to meet LOS requirements.
(http://i.imgur.com/6kCgi5v.png)
All subs I met were put down before the fight started.
The only area that posed a remote threat was the tranposrt node which had 1 CL, 2 Late Model DDs, and 3 Transports which could ranged from elite to flagship variants. Most of the time, it poses no problem, but sometimes you have to deal with issues with the transports suckerpunching you. Outside of that you're good.
Then you get to meet your target.
(http://kure.kancollewiki.net/images/a/af/Submarine_Summer_Princess.png)
The Submarine Summer Hime
Honestly.... this is one of those cases where if you trained your fleet well, you'll literally bulldoze through it like it's noting. And this is literally what happens once you have a full pre-ASW team on board. You literally slaughter the Sub Hime like she's a toy before even the battle ends. And all your left to usually pick off are the two destroyers sitting in the background.
Honestly this is the most laughable battle in the game and to this point I can only say only the transport node poses a threat... nothing else does.
(http://i.imgur.com/FI0UX82.png)
Now if you're unfortunate and don't have the pre-emptive ASW requirements, an alternative is to bring 1 fast BB (Not Kongou or Haruna.... save them for much later) and 2 CL and 3 DD. That should help make up for this. Assuming you're in need of a second round of ASW if the sub hime poses troulbe.
And for all of that I got:
(http://i.imgur.com/H0lb5nQ.png)
3 Irako, 2 Battle Rations, a Mamiya, a Daihatsu with Type 98 tank + Marines, a Model 34 Type 1 Land Based Attacker!
Also if you're lucky enough you might end up discovering something else....
(http://kure.kancollewiki.net/images/e/ec/I-26.png)
Japanese Type B1 Submarine I-26
A new submarine girl who drops all over the event. She's pretty standard like most sub girls are. But she might make a good alternative when you don't want to send out someone like I-401 for orel cruising or whatever other budget based resource mining you plan to do.
I think this is a good place to wrap up for now. I'll cover E-2's story in a bit and will stream E-3 tonight.
Oh and did I forget to mention the E-1 main battle theme is the most jamming theme I heard in quite a while?
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KC3's annoying taiha setting is for those who go on autopilot and play while not paying attention, usually with their eyes on something else.
I can't imagine ever playing like that, but I have heard plenty of horror stories from those that do, accidentally or not.
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Ok it's time for me to dive into the night of the 3rd hunt! Tonight, we wreck a fortress beach party!
https://www.twitch.tv/totaku2 Kancollle Event Stream: E-3 The Harbor Beachside Massacre
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KC3's annoying taiha setting is for those who go on autopilot and play while not paying attention, usually with their eyes on something else.
I can't imagine ever playing like that, but I have heard plenty of horror stories from those that do, accidentally or not.
Thing is, though, Kancolle Viewer doesn't seem to work on the laptop I'm using right now. The app appears on the Task Manager in the background processes section for a few seconds, but then it disappears.
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Combined Fleets have lower accuracy and I remember that effecting equipment setup in some way.
Besides FCF, how exactly does a Combined Fleet effect standard setups?
If I recall correctly it meant that high-luck destroyers shouldn't be equipped for night battle cut-ins because proc rates would remain low. However, because I can't find relevant information on the EN wiki I'd like confirmation.
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Combined Fleets have lower accuracy and I remember that effecting equipment setup in some way.
Besides FCF, how exactly does a Combined Fleet effect standard setups?
If I recall correctly it meant that high-luck destroyers shouldn't be equipped for night battle cut-ins because proc rates would remain low. However, because I can't find relevant information on the EN wiki I'd like confirmation.
To my knowledge, night battles work the same way as they do in single fleets, but I may be wrong. I've never noticed a difference at least.
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Combined Fleets have lower accuracy and I remember that effecting equipment setup in some way.
Besides FCF, how exactly does a Combined Fleet effect standard setups?
If I recall correctly it meant that high-luck destroyers shouldn't be equipped for night battle cut-ins because proc rates would remain low. However, because I can't find relevant information on the EN wiki I'd like confirmation.
My Memory recalls that to some extent, the effects mainly contribute to daytime battle where it's most noticeable.
But what I'm aware of is that combine fleets use a whole different mechanic which depends heavily on the Combine Fleet type you use. For example, I recall that:
Surface Task force have a tendency to be slightly less accurate in comparison to Mobile Task Force
Yet at the same time, a surface task force is good for protecting your escort fleet from danger (since they'll likely wipe out most enemy fleets before hand, while mobile task force makes the escort fleet go first)
Mobile Task Force has slightly better accuracy and allows you to utilize carrier strength for battle.
But as noted before the escort fleet is forced to go first which can be dangerous sometimes
Meanwhile Transport Escort Combine Fleets (for transport Operations) usually have your main transport fleet have low accuracy (since they're your main transport force) while your escort fleet have decent accuracy.
From what I understand equipment mainly effected by accuracy within each combined fleet but I don't recall it being effected much else.
As for night battle it's still considered important to use Night battle cut-ins (for your escort fleet) when permitted since it'll help clean clear out boss ships more easily. Night battle formulas aren't effected too differently from combined fleets when I last checked.
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Alright, the reason Shigure and Yukikaze weren't performing cut-ins was probably because installation types can't be targeted by torpedoes.
For future reference if I had instead equipped 3 HA guns rather than 2 and a torpedo mount could I have been able to do cut-ins on the Summer Harbor Hime?
My pride can't take that I've been playing KanColle for over a year now and am still doing events on easy. But, ugh, I simply don't have the number of high-level ships necessary to comfortably deal with ship locking.
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Alright, the reason Shigure and Yukikaze weren't performing cut-ins was probably because installation types can't be targeted by torpedoes.
For future reference if I had instead equipped 3 HA guns rather than 2 and a torpedo mount could I have been able to do cut-ins on the Summer Harbor Hime?
My pride can't take that I've been playing KanColle for over a year now and am still doing events on easy. But, ugh, I simply don't have the number of high-level ships necessary to comfortably deal with ship locking.
Don't worry there's nothing wrong with doing the event in all easy mode as long as you have fun either way.
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Last night I cleared E-4 under scary circumstances.
(http://i.imgur.com/XGQPVoA.png)
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So what I thought would be my least successful run of E-3 ended up being my most successful. I had to send Haruna and Nagato home early with my only two destroyers before the boss because they both got critted hard, however I somehow STILL managed to get an S-Rank despite that and to make things even sweeter, Aquilla dropped for me.
Feels good, yo.
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So what I thought would be my least successful run of E-3 ended up being my most successful. I had to send Haruna and Nagato home early with my only two destroyers before the boss because they both got critted hard, however I somehow STILL managed to get an S-Rank despite that and to make things even sweeter, Aquilla dropped for me.
Feels good, yo.
Grats Kasu... my run when I got Aquila was... just easy S rank.
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Grats Kasu... my run when I got Aquila was... just easy S rank.
If it helps, I'm only on Easy Mode at the moment too, haha. I did the first two maps on Medium though for the land base planes.
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If it helps, I'm only on Easy Mode at the moment too, haha. I did the first two maps on Medium though for the land base planes.
Weird thing was it was within 4 runs of my trying to clear E-3. o.o
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Weird thing was it was within 4 runs of my trying to clear E-3. o.o
Ah, I see.
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Ah, I see.
Of course now I'm compelled to try even more for drops.
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Oh God, what even is E-4. It looks like I have to pull out all the stops for this since the first sortie was a disaster and involved a consumed repair goddess. ;>;
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Yeah, my first few runs on E-4 severely demotivated me.
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I'm 4 days behind due to being at Otakon so I'm just going to try this all normal and maybe E4 easy if it's bad.
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E-1 Normal cleared. It was meh / 10. Not really anything to write home about. Hiei kills the guys above water, everyone else goes for the subs.
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BTW guys, if you got a little Italian Destroyer, she got a surprise update today that was announced 50 minutes and released about a few minutes ago.
Swimsuit Libeccio
(http://kure.kancollewiki.net/images/1/14/Libeccio_Summer.png)
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Alright, so E-4 isn't as bad thanks to the FCF, but even then as long as I keep Node I locked down via a land airbase and Node K gives me some good RNG with my night battle equipment I'm usually able to get to the boss more-or-less intact. That said, support expeditions help immensely and the boss debuff helps quite a bit as well.
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Alright, so E-4 isn't as bad thanks to the FCF, but even then as long as I keep Node I locked down via a land airbase and Node K gives me some good RNG with my night battle equipment I'm usually able to get to the boss more-or-less intact. That said, support expeditions help immensely and the boss debuff helps quite a bit as well.
What's your setup?
I went with 3 FBB, 1 CV, 2 CAV + 1 CL, 1 FBB, 2 DD, 2 CA. The final 2 air raid nodes taiha me most of the time and if they don't then I don't get AS at the boss node. Circumstances prevent me from playing for 3 days, but maybe if I had tried loading Kaga up with Reppuu the problem could've been fixed.
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What's your setup?
I went with 3 FBB, 1 CV, 2 CAV + 1 CL, 1 FBB, 2 DD, 2 CA. The final 2 air raid nodes taiha me most of the time and if they don't then I don't get AS at the boss node. Circumstances prevent me from playing for 3 days, but maybe if I had tried loading Kaga up with Reppuu the problem could've been fixed.
I went with 2BB, 1CV, 3CV(B) + 1 CL, 1CL(T), 1CA, 3DD
I loaded up my Kaga with fighters and a Saiun to prevent getting a red T-Cross and my armoured carriers each took up two fighters plus some torpedo and dive bombers each for damage. With that, I loaded up Verniy for a torpedo cut-in plus a searchlight, Abukuma and Kitakami each got a Kyohyoteki (though Kitakami was loaded up for a torpedo cut-in as well), and I had Akizuki and Hatsuzuki running anti-air along with Maya, though I switched out one of Akizuki's radars for star shells. I also had Abukuma hold the night recon plane as well just in case.
Amusingly enough, my final sortie allowed me to S-rank every single node we passed and we managed to shoot down every single one of the Wo-class's planes at both air raid nodes and the boss node, rendering her completely useless. I also had two air bases worth of long distance bombers (with one large flying boat each) head for the boss node while one air base consisting of torpedo bombers and dive bombers hit Node I for me and I used two fully sparkled support expeditions to further damage whatever I could.
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Nothing notable happened in E-2 Normal. I used Abukuma, Mizuho, Akizuki, Kasumi, Kisaragi, and Kitakami which gives me 3 (!) opening torpedo shots on top of Mizuho's air phase. I brought in boss support for last dance which helped because I got Red-T'd.
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These sortie costs are going to kill me.
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I'm downgrading to easy for E-3 and E-4. It's just too frustrating for me to do hard due to current life situations.
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Why is Prinz farming so complicated...
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Why is Prinz farming so complicated...
What do you mean?
Isn't it just S-ranking E-2 Easy boss node?
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Finally getting runs where I can S-rank the E-4 boss node.
Loading Kaga with Reppuu and a Saiun, Echelon Formation for the BB hime night node, PBY-5A Catalina for one of my LBAS. These were together the solution.
I'll probably need the armor debuff for last dance though.
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What do you mean?
Isn't it just S-ranking E-2 Easy boss node?
Ro-Class formation on boss node drops Prinz on easy mode.... they did it again...
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It's over. All normal clear. Not going to bother farming for Aquila. I have enough carriers already and more in the wings waiting to be leveled up.
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Both supports used on LD. Didn't make much of a difference but I was hoping for an edge in I node.
LBAS - 1st and 3rd teams to node I, 2nd team to boss.
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3 Debuff Runs
1 I forgot to send the LBAS out so let's turn around on the first node run
2 Retreats
9 Complete runs (2 last dance)
The first LD attempt was so embarassingly bad that I didn't even bother going to NB. Second try was much better.
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End of Event LSC. My first Yamato class and I've been playing since 2014.
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Ro-Class formation on boss node drops Prinz on easy mode.... they did it again...
Ah.
I'm hearing a lot of reports of people doing 100 runs and not getting Prinz. A comment I read on a youtube video said it took him 300 runs on Easy.
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It's over. All normal clear. Not going to bother farming for Aquila. I have enough carriers already and more in the wings waiting to be leveled up.
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Both supports used on LD. Didn't make much of a difference but I was hoping for an edge in I node.
LBAS - 1st and 3rd teams to node I, 2nd team to boss.
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3 Debuff Runs
1 I forgot to send the LBAS out so let's turn around on the first node run
2 Retreats
9 Complete runs (2 last dance)
The first LD attempt was so embarassingly bad that I didn't even bother going to NB. Second try was much better.
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End of Event LSC. My first Yamato class and I've been playing since 2014.
Congratulations on Musashi.
In the end it took me ~15 runs to finish E-4 Easy. It goes without saying the last event was many times harder.
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Ah.
I'm hearing a lot of reports of people doing 100 runs and not getting Prinz. A comment I read on a youtube video said it took him 300 runs on Easy.
I think I might be 100 runs into it, so tonight if I don't get Prinz Imma switch over to finding Nimu tomorrow I'm getting sick of the ridiculous drop rate and the formation only drop for easy seriously uncool.
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I think I might be 100 runs into it, so tonight if I don't get Prinz Imma switch over to finding Nimu tomorrow I'm getting sick of the ridiculous drop rate and the formation only drop for easy seriously uncool.
I wish you luck. I've been searching for Nimu since I finished the event. ;>; Granted, I completed E-1 on Medium, but still.
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https://twitter.com/KanColle_STAFF/status/415300448770207744
>Large Ship Construction
>According to the official Twitter , having more empty construction docks very slightly increases the chances of better ships appearing.
Ahh, my docks have never looked so full (and of course, this came at no expense to my ship cap).
(http://puu.sh/qM8U0/86710f0aa1.jpg)
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(http://puu.sh/qNlxH/a91cfa44d8.jpg)
No more than 30 runs.
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(http://puu.sh/qNlxH/a91cfa44d8.jpg)
No more than 30 runs.
Meanwhile in easy land "WHY CAN'T I HOLD ALL OF THESE SLIVER DROPS!!!!"
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Today:
I'M FREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!
(http://i.imgur.com/Y4bVRuJ.png)
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Event easy clear (on my last batch of fuel too)! And picked up Amagi and Yamagumo along the way as nice bonuses.
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I have been VERY BUSY these last few days.... the event hasn't been treating me too well but I'll share my story in a bit. I did beat it, but it invovles farming... in the mean time let me share you this:
(http://i.imgur.com/eMCfJ0o.png)
The Summer Event is over and now the Autumn season is now in full swing, Kanmusus are now getting festive for the Autumn Festivals that are coming and you should to!
Today's update many interesting things unfold as we learn about the fall festivals and... the appearance of Land Based Air Sqaudrons in the main part of the game....
Translation provide by: http://en.kancollewiki.net
http://en.kancollewiki.net/wiki/Game_Updates/2016/August_31
August 31st, 2016 End of Summer Event / Autumn Festival 2016 Update
1. The Summer 2016 Event Counter Attack! Second Battle Off Malaya! has come to a close.
2. New voice lines for Souryuu and Hiryuu
Idle, Resupply and Marriage Idle lines
Hourlies for Kai
Kai Ni gets a new Introduction
3. Autumn Happi Coat Mode CG
Fubuki(+ Kai Ni) and Asashimo will now be given Happi Coat mode CG
All previous yukata CGs are making a return
4. Autumn Yukata Mode CG
Along with the old kanmusu returning in Yukata mode Yura, Akizuki, and Shiratsuyu will also be given Yukata mode CG art.
5. Summer Swimsuit mode CG and voices removed
Summer CG will be stored in the Library
6. Autumn voice lines
Several dozen new voice lines will be implemented
Old voice lines will return
7. Furniture store update
Red Dragonfly Wallpaper (New)
Naval Base's Autumn Festival Stall
Naval Base's Autumn Festival Shooting Gallery
Sake & Whiskey Shelf
Liquor & Wine Shelf
Autumn Wallpaper
Autumn Flooring (New)
Mid-Autumn Full Moon Carpet (New)
Moon Gazing Window
Monster Movie Poster
Fairy Tale Shelf
White Fluffy Carpet
Paper Crane Wallpaper
Autumn Leaf Wallpaper
Classroom Set [Lectern] [Desk]
Air Defense Process Window
Hanger Rack
Dresser
Futon and Pillows
Zebra Grass Window (New)
High Class Moon Gazing Window
Cypress Hot Spring Bath
Sign of Autumn Window
Saury Dining Table
There will be new quests that give Furniture Fairies
8. Air Recon Performance Improvement Update
Animation has been improved
New models for each individual plane
9. New Quests
Total of 6 new quests such as:
Major Autumn Exercises
Torpedo Squadron! Patrol the Southwestern Seas
The LBAS will be implemented in some normal maps
Some of the quests will be related to unlocking the LBAS
10. New Graphics
Sazanami Kai has received an updated CG
The Naval Base Bar furniture has been updated with new graphics for Summer event girls
Zuiun has new graphics
Enjoy the Autumn Festival Season folks
So let me take a moment to roll out some of out Kanmusus that got new art this update:
Yukata Mode Yura, Akazuki, and Shiratsuyu
(http://kure.kancollewiki.net/images/0/07/Yura_Autumn_2016.png)(http://kure.kancollewiki.net/images/0/0b/Akizuki_Autumn_2016.png)(http://kure.kancollewiki.net/images/e/e9/Shiratsuyu_Autumn_2016.png)
Happi Coat mode Fubuki (+Kai Ni version) and Asashimo
(http://kure.kancollewiki.net/images/0/08/Fubuki_Autumn_2016.png)(http://kure.kancollewiki.net/images/2/21/Fubuki_Kai_Ni_Autumn_2016.png)(http://kure.kancollewiki.net/images/c/c9/Asashimo_Autumn_2016.png)
Sazanami Kai Art
(http://kure.kancollewiki.net/images/6/60/Sazanami_Kai.png)
Anyways, have fun as you enjoy the Autumn season and also.... feel free to play around with your soon to be abalaible Land Based Air Sqaudrons for normal ocean water maps! (or maybe not if you spent alot....)
(http://i.imgur.com/3j9QTNq.png)
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6-4 with LBAS please?~
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Alrighty, so concerning the new information that we got that hints at the new destroyer they're releasing next update, I've determined that it'll more than likely be
Uranami
thanks to the translation of this handy chart (Danbooru warning). (https://danbooru.donmai.us/posts/2455094)
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I have 5 remodeled Maruyu.
Who should I give 8 luck? I'm thinking Yuudachi and Ayanami, but I'm not particularly familiar with the value of luck on certain ships.
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http://en.kancollewiki.net/wiki/Ship_Maximum_Status
Besides your waifu(s), prioritize DDs and CAs.
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Sorry for being massively occupied as of late, but I've been working on the contents from today's update long story short, we had an update yesterday which gave us some fun things to do. So let's give you the run down on what's up!
(http://i.imgur.com/hoTO0wq.png)
http://en.kancollewiki.net/w?/Game_Updates/2016/September_16
September 16th, 2016 Brand New KanMusu Addition
1. New Special Type Destroyer Uranami
A new Special-Type Destroyer (Fubuki/Ayanami Class destroyer) will be available as a drop in the regular maps.
Idle, resupply will change upon kai and will have time notifications upon Kai
2. Uranami's drop locations
Uranami can be found within locations as early as the seas outside of Okishima in the Nansei Islands (2-4).
Note: her drop rare is rare on the preboss nodes of the map and she may be more easier to encounter in the boss nodes and in later sections of the map
She can be additionally found in the Western, Southern and Central Waters Areas.
3. New Quests
A new series of quest have been implemented which include:
Forming the 19th Destroyer Division
Sortie the 19th Destroyer Division
19th Destroyer Division, engage the enemy flagship!
Production of Custom Furniture
Production of Maritime Resupplies
4. Yukata Mode
Yuugumo-Class DD Naganami gets Yukata Mode CG for the fall along wirh new voices lines
Nagato-Class BB Mutsu has been given Yukata mode CG.
Akashi Improvement Arsenal Update
Akashi can now upgrade Warspite's 38.1cm Mk.1 Twin Gun Mount with the assistance of the British Battleship kanmusu.
5. UI fixes
Text in quest section has been adjusted so that it'll change when notifications such as the "50% marker" are on display.
6. Seasonal Furniture Changes
Cypress Bath and Spring Rock Bath have recived graphical changes for the fall season.
7. Security and small fixes
Security has been improved to better detect use of macros and bots.
I-26 Voice line for her 20:00 time notification has been fixed.
8. Shortland Server Expansion
Shortland is currently begin to have a server expansion which is being planned to be completed in time for the Naval Base Saury Festival.
So yeah, this update while small, does have some stuff to do and as noted... next month will be the Naval Base Saury Festival!
I hope your ships are prepared enough to help with fishing.
In the meantime, let's take a moment to see our Kanmusu.
Yuugumo-Class Naganami in Yukata mode
(http://kure.kancollewiki.net/images/d/d6/Naganami_Fall2016.png)
Nagato-Class Mutsu in Yukata mode
(http://kure.kancollewiki.net/images/0/08/Mutsu_Fall2016.png)
Finally the new Fubuki-Class Destroyer Uranami
(http://kure.kancollewiki.net/images/8/8c/Uranami.png)
Uranami is rather basic and quite similar to most of the Fubuki-class with the exception that she has decent AA-stats (but nothing that outshine's Fubuki's Kai Ni) outside of that she doesn't have anything different from the rest of the Fubuki-class members.
She can be found in 2-4 in mutiple nodes, and 4-1,5-1, and 6-2 boss nodes.
Also she's a requirement for the new quests since they tie in with the 19th destroyer division.
http://en.kancollewiki.net/wiki/Quests#September_16th.2C_2016
Have fun!
(http://i.imgur.com/wUUSs82.png)
Also... I got her already! :)
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Eugh. It feels like it's gonna take forever to get Uranami. ;>;
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Still say photoshop potato does not interest me at all...
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5-1 is utter hell right now. I absolutely despise the quest involving an all cruiser fleet. I can barely get passed the first node without someone getting shot to hell, though the shelling support helps a little bit.
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Hopefully when I get there it will be one of the maps you can use LBAS on.
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Today may be the day I get off my ass and get those flight deck catapults.
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Hopefully when I get there it will be one of the maps you can use LBAS on.
5-1 is actually easy when you aren't limited to cruisers. Clearing the map to get to 5-2 is really simple, it's just this particular quest that's an incredible pain.
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4000/2000/5000/5500
20 construction mat.
This is the formula I'm using for Taihou. 6.0% chance it says.
Is this formula outdated? Is RNG fucking me this bad? What formula did those who have Taihou use?
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4000/2000/5000/5500
20 construction mat.
This is the formula I'm using for Taihou. 6.0% chance it says.
Is this formula outdated? Is RNG fucking me this bad? What formula did those who have Taihou use?
It's just RNG...
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Ah, Ayanami sank. With her I lost 2 10cm + AAFD. The radar was a regular type 22.
I think I'll get KC3 now.
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5-1 is actually easy when you aren't limited to cruisers. Clearing the map to get to 5-2 is really simple, it's just this particular quest that's an incredible pain.
I'm assuming you're all talking about the new Mikawa Fleet Questline? If so, then yes, this quest and the Maritime Fleet Quest line are considered to be the hardest questlines in the game thus far. Since both of them revolve around luck to make it through. I'm lucky to have beat the Mikawa Quest on the first go. (Maritime Quest line took 20+ tries because of the 20% boss route guarantee)
But anyways let's take a moment to go through what's been going on in the Kancolle as of recent:
Kancolle x Nakau Collaboration
http://kancolle.nakau.co.jp/
So for those that haven't heard, Kancolle is currently conducting a collaboration with another food company in Japan. This time it'll be with the fast food company Nakau. A restaurant famous for it's Udon Noodles. Currently, several Kanmusus have been announced to be a part of the collaboration which will include, Kongou, Akagi, Mizuho, Akitsushima, and Akebono.
In addition to it, when the collaboration starts (On the 28th, sometime afterwards, they will be releasing special promotional CG content into the game which will show us some KAnmusus eating some Nakau branded Udon....
HOORAY FOR PRODUCT PLACEMENT!!
Annual Saury Festival
As we come to know, the Kancolle Saury Festival is currently being planned to return once more. Currently the planned time of this mini event to appear is likely to be around Mid October
Land Based Air Squadrons and the new map
As noted sometime during the fall season, it's been announced that we will be getting Land Based Air Sqaudrons for the regular part of the game. Where or how this will happen we do not know, let along when it'll happen. On the other hand, there will also be a new normal map being planned out as well. I speculate these will be released together at some point. When that will be? We don't know.....
The Light Cruiser Kai Ni
http://en.kancollewiki.net/wiki/Kensuke_Tanaka_Interview:_Comptiq_Magazine_October_2016
In an interview we translated fomr Comptiq magazine we learned a great deal about all the above mentioned content as well as the planned Kai Ni kanmusu.
The main hint Tanaka gives out is that the Light Cruiser is from the 5,500 ton class. This basiclly means all members of the Nagara-class are eligiable (sense Sendai-class all have Kai Nis) According to Tanaka's really vauge hint: He says the he mentioned the hint in his previous disucission, which many people belelive is in relation to when Tanaka talks to the interview about Uranami and how she sunk in Panay. Which light Cruiser also sunk in Panay?....
Simple.... Kinu
, she is the likely candidate based on what has been decoded from the hint.
Exact date of Kai Ni is unknown.
Kancolle Arcade Event is coming
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oGV0JNzJLkw
As noted in both the interview and through dev tweets.
Kancolle Arcade will soon start holding it's own events!
The first event that is being planned out in the works is called "Enemy Fleet Front Line Anchorage Raid!"
As of current, Kancolle Arcade has introduced all the Kanmusus from when the game first launched in 2013 (+ Akizuki). And within this upcoming Arcade Event, Shoukaku and Zuikaku will now become avliable uponthe event's launch.
In addition, the old but memorable, Anchorage Demon / Hime will make her apperance as the boss of this event and will ....this time functioning like an installation! When she was first introduced in Kancolle (the browser game) she only worked like a ship and installation mechanics were not present in the game yet so she may be planned to behave quite different in the Arcade version.
I think this nails all the main core points now so... I hope this wets your appitite for the upcoming content for the fall season!
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I'm assuming you're all talking about the new Mikawa Fleet Questline? If so, then yes, this quest and the Maritime Fleet Quest line are considered to be the hardest questlines in the game thus far. Since both of them revolve around luck to make it through. I'm lucky to have beat the Mikawa Quest on the first go. (Maritime Quest line took 20+ tries because of the 20% boss route guarantee)
Aye, that's the one. The suffering is real, though I've stopped for a bit due to hoping that the map will get air raid mechanics and due to my new job. The suffering is real though. ;>;
The Light Cruiser Kai Ni
http://en.kancollewiki.net/wiki/Kensuke_Tanaka_Interview:_Comptiq_Magazine_October_2016
In an interview we translated fomr Comptiq magazine we learned a great deal about all the above mentioned content as well as the planned Kai Ni kanmusu.
The main hint Tanaka gives out is that the Light Cruiser is from the 5,500 ton class. This basiclly means all members of the Nagara-class are eligiable (sense Sendai-class all have Kai Nis) According to Tanaka's really vauge hint: He says the he mentioned the hint in his previous disucission, which many people belelive is in relation to when Tanaka talks to the interview about Uranami and how she sunk in Panay. Which light Cruiser also sunk in Panay?....
Simple.... Kinu
, she is the likely candidate based on what has been decoded from the hint.
Exact date of Kai Ni is unknown.
Ah... well there go my hopes for Kuma and Tama this time around. It honestly feels like Kuma, and Takao as well, are getting shafted pretty hard when it comes to Kai Nis due to the fact that they're both name ships for their class.
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Well, I got Akitsumaru.
4-5 looks like a resource graveyard. What lineup do you guys go on it?
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Well, I got Akitsumaru.
4-5 looks like a resource graveyard. What lineup do you guys go on it?
It's only a resource grave yard, if you have difficulty with the last kill. I'll explain to you through what I use for that map since it might be a good idea to understand how to play this map.
4-5 is one of those extra operation maps that requires you to have a very strong fleet at hand because you're going to be dealing with a strong enemy fleet in tow. And since you're main target is an enemy installation Harbour Hime you're going to need some anti-installation gear to aid you here.
When I play this map, I use, 1 BB/ Fast BB, 2 CV, 3 CA.
During the early runs I tend to use a slightly weaker fleet, but in general I usually use Nagato, Shoukaku, Zuikaku, Myoukou, Choukai and Haguro.
Most ships are armed with the Tpe 3 Shell + Two main guns + Seaplane combo.
The CVs are armed with 2 fighters and two torpedo bombers.
The reason for this entire set up is because this should be strong enough to take out most of the boss fleets and also have all your kanmusus have a shot against the Harbor Hime (Since using torpedo bombers only will allow carriers to target installations)
Recommendation for pathing is to take the middle path, so when you reach the active branch part, head north. South only leads to a night battle and a battleship battalion which will wreck your fleet along with the Anti-Agano/Naka Abyssal demon. :P
Middle path will pit you against some normal fleets consisting of usually 1 Ta-class, a Tsu-class and some other mediocre ships, a fleet a subs, and another batch of ships simlar to the first mentioned group.
If you get through that you'll face the Harbor Hime.
In her initial form, Harbour Hime is very weak and can be handled easily. She usually comes with a few floating fortresses and a Ru-class Flagship of Ru-kai variant along with some small ships or transports.
You're fleet should be able to handle here easily once you get to the boss node so that map shouldn't be too problematic. However, the entire ball game changes on the 5th and final kill.
On final kill, Harbor Hime switches up her equipment using now less planes and more damaging equipment.
She'll now use 1 plane, 2 guns and an AP shell.
For this fight I switch things up by: Using my strongest battleship, and putting three torpedo bombers and 1 fighter instead of the previously mentioned set up.
For my cases now a days, I use Iowa, Shoukaku, Zuikaku, Choukai Myoukou, and Haguro.
The Harbour Hime usually comes with a few floating fortresses, a garunteed Ru-kai and either transport or some stronger late model destroyers.
The main thing you want to hope for is that the carriers wipe out the weaker ships or event possibly take out the Ru-kai. Harbour Hime is also quite strong and will likely land a devastating blow on your ships, but if all goes in your favor, you should be able to take her down. But depending on the ships you have, it could either be done in one go, or may take several attempt thus burning your resources.
This suggest I'm going to provide to you here is optional, but for my case with Iowa, I usually use her with a set up to help cripple ships and do strong night battle damage. Basiclly I use 2 main guns + AP shell +Type 3 shell.She won't do much at the day, though she's strong enough to one shot all ships outside of Ru-Kai. But at the same time, she can do strong damage to the Ru-kai and Harbour hime despite only getting 1 shot. Follow up with night battle, you can be able take out the installation or Ru-kai with ease giving you the pathway to victory.
I hope this suggestion helps. In the meantime here's some news:
Next up date is set for October the 5th. On this day we are to expect, to finally be getting Land Based Air Squadrons for the normal maps. In the tweet it's noted that the Land based Air-Squadrons will be usuable for the Deepest parts of the Central Waters (World 6).
The hint is vague, but based on this information this implies that it might be possible for admirals to finally be able to beat 6-4 without having to have lots of special anti-installation gear assuming the information is correct.
For anyone that hard tried 6-4 "Recapturing Wake Island" you probably know that map is downright hard in it's current form and requires you to have several WG42s and maxed out Ka-Mi Tanks and Daihatsu + Marines along with Type 3 shells and then.... pray... .REALLY HARD.
If Land Based Planes can be used there, it'll drasticlly improve things so much making the map MUCH easier. But only time will tell if this place counts as the "Deepest parts" or not.
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Bumping because tonight is maintainance night!
So far we know that the following is happening tonight:
1. LBAS is being implemented to the main part of the game. It'll be located deep within the Central Waters (World 6-4)
2. A new map is being implemented into the Central WAters which will ALSO use LBAS (world 6-5)
3. Some kanmusus will get Oyakodon mode CG (Nakau Callboration)
4. Expansion to your base and equipment (which you'll have to buy like always)
There's probably more, but this is what's in store for us right now.
Later this month also is the Saury Festival and also in Japan an IRL festival is happening as well which may serve as the place where Event information will be unvailed.
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First time fishing. I don't hear good things about it.
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First time fishing. I don't hear good things about it.
Well while this isn't happening yet, it might be helpful if you have several sonars and searchlights ready. If you have skilled lookouts, even better. Since all these items will aid in helping you catch fish. Just remember to consider selecting multiple fishing zones since they still talk about things like "overfishing" can occur. Though I have no idea if that's really a thing or not.
http://en.kancollewiki.net/wiki/Seasonal/Saury_2015
Also keep in mind this article is from 2015, I'll probably consider updating it for the 2016 edition, but assuming the Saury Festival will be back in the same way it was a year ago, it shouldn't be too much different from last year (save maybe the quests and Isokaze's drop.... maybe)
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Welp, we now have reached the point where we can now access Land Based Air Squadrons in the regular part of the game. But you're still going to need to jump through some hoops to earn it! Also some Kanmusu are celebrating the Nakau collaboration! So let's see what's up for today.
Update provided by: http://en.kancollewiki.net
http://en.kancollewiki.net/wiki/Game_Updates/2016/October_5
(https://i.imgur.com/wIEEPtZ.png)
October 5th, 2016 Land-Based Air Squadron Update
1. Nakau collaboration mode CG
Akagi, Akitsushima, and Roma get Oyakodon mode CG.
Akigumo get Katsudon mode CG.
Mizuho get Beef Bowl Mode CG.
Akebono get Udon mode CG.
2. Maximum number of home base slots expanded to 310.
Max equipment also increased by 40
3. Four new quests added:
Begin the Preparations to Build the Air Base!
Central Waters "Land Air Base" Deployment!
Night Attack! Striking the Enemy Landing Force!
Obtain the 'Lantern' to Light the Night Sea!
4. It is now possible to use the Land Air Base in the latter part of the central waters (world 6)
You need a "Construction Crew" item to unlock it
You can get a Construction Crew by completing the quest or from the cash shop
5. A new map has been implemented in the Central Waters
"Carrier Task Force Interception" Off the Coast of KW Atoll
6. Once you enable the Land Air Base, you can deploy the following:
6-4: 1 squadron
6-5: 2 squadrons
7. Regarding air raids:
6-4: There will be no air raids
6-5: There will be a single air raid. After clearing the map, there will be no more air raids
8. Two new BGMs will be implemented:
"Land Air Base" for the Land Air Base screen
Wings of the Sea Eagles" for the 6-5 battle BGM
9. "Carrier Task Force Interception" Off the Coast of KW Atoll - The boss node formation will change as you deplete the gauge.
Also, the boss fleet will be accompanied by an escort fleet (this is the first time an Abyssal combined fleet has shown up in any map). Please plan your sorties accordingly!
10. Updates to Akashi's Improvement Arsenal:
38.1cm Mk.I/N Twin Gun Mount Kai is now improvable
Also, the 38.1cm Mk.I Twin Gun Mount can be upgraded to become the 38.1cm Mk.I/N Twin Gun Mount Kai
11. UI & Other Miscellaneous Updates
EOs will now display boss gauges at the map selection screen (which will disappear once the gauge has been fully depleted)
Updates to the appearance of the Type 1 Land Attacker Model 22A
Reduced the bauxite regeneration penalty when the Land-Based Air Squadron is in Rest mode to be less than half
With that let's talk about 2 things:
Nakau Collaboration content!
Nakau Collab Akagi, Roma, Mizuho, Akigumo, Akebono, and Akitsushima
(http://kure.kancollewiki.net/images/6/66/Akagi_Nakau.png)(http://kure.kancollewiki.net/images/1/19/Roma_Nakau.png)(http://kure.kancollewiki.net/images/b/b4/Mizuho_Nakau.png)(http://kure.kancollewiki.net/images/7/7c/Akigumo_Nakau.png)(http://kure.kancollewiki.net/images/0/01/Akebono_Nakau.png)(http://kure.kancollewiki.net/images/1/1d/Akitsushima_Nakau.png)
Accessing Land Based Air Squadrons
To access Land Based Air Squadrons to make life in 6-4 and 6-5 you will need to obtain a set of "construction teams" to be able to set up your Land Bases. But in order to do it you need to complete B41 "The New Mikawa Fleet" Quest... so you can access the new set of quests.
Everyone know's how hard that quest is, so good luck wining that one, cause you need it!
Otherwise you can take the easy way out by forking over 800 yen to buy a Construction Team. Then you should be able to set up a LBAS for 6-4 and 6-5 if you don't want to bother with the quest.
Second I'm hope you're ready for Abyssal Combined Fleets this is now a legit thing.
(https://i.imgur.com/VbhFB8K.jpg)
Enjoy the Fall Season guys!
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>abyssal combined fleets
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>abyssal combined fleets
I don't play Kancolle, but I enjoy watching the streams sometimes and look forward to the insanity brought by this. >:D
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Alright, got the two prototype flight deck catapults. Used one for Shoukaki Kai Ni and am now leveling her for her final remodel. Zuikaku will follow soon after.
So, some questions:
I read that it was better to use dive bombers than torpedo bombers on CVB because their focus is day battle and not their opening air strike. Is this true? And why would dive bombers be better for day battle?
I'm improving a Zero Fighter Type 21 (Skilled) via Akashi. Browsing through the line of construction quests, I was wondering if a max-improved Type 62 Zero Fighter-bomber (Iwai Squadron) is something I'd prefer over a Zero Fighter Type 52 Model C (Iwai Squadron). The former seems like it'd see a lot more practical use.
Also Totaku thanks a lot for the pointers for 4-5.
I plan to take on the map later this month and incorporate it into my monthly medal income when I get Shoukaku and Zuikaku remodeled and modernized.
I expect my setup to be this: Nagato, Shoukaku, Zuikaku, Choukai, Myoukou, and Prinz Eugen.
Prinz Eugen instead of Haguro because of the luck stat. Will probably use the Type 1 AP Shell with a Type 3 Shell on Nagato.
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Alright, got the two prototype flight deck catapults. Used one for Shoukaki Kai Ni and am now leveling her for her final remodel. Zuikaku will follow soon after.
So, some questions:
I read that it was better to use dive bombers than torpedo bombers on CVB because their focus is day battle and not their opening air strike. Is this true? And why would dive bombers be better for day battle?
I'm improving a Zero Fighter Type 21 (Skilled) via Akashi. Browsing through the line of construction quests, I was wondering if a max-improved Type 62 Zero Fighter-bomber (Iwai Squadron) is something I'd prefer over a Zero Fighter Type 52 Model C (Iwai Squadron). The former seems like it'd see a lot more practical use.
Also Totaku thanks a lot for the pointers for 4-5.
I plan to take on the map later this month and incorporate it into my monthly medal income when I get Shoukaku and Zuikaku remodeled and modernized.
I expect my setup to be this: Nagato, Shoukaku, Zuikaku, Choukai, Myoukou, and Prinz Eugen.
Prinz Eugen instead of Haguro because of the luck stat. Will probably use the Type 1 AP Shell with a Type 3 Shell on Nagato.
This is mainly because Shoukaku and Zuikaku have very high firepower (something dive bombers depend on) compared to any other Carrier in the team. So yes, if you were to use them to help aid on thier attack turn, they'll be able to do a great amount of damage.
Shoukaku (who has 70FP as maxed Type A Carrier form) is technically more suited for this over Zuikaku (who has only 65 FP at max Type A Carrier form and is only 1 FP over Souryuu). But because of how thier plane placement works as an armored carrier, it should allow them both to do a surprising amount of damage when they get thier turn to attack.
However I still learn toward toward bombers for taking out tougher targets (usually in the opening phase if possible) and for situations where you want to concentrate your fire on installation type enemies.
As for the Type 52 Model C Iwai vs. Fighter Bomber Iwai Squadron debate: This is a matter of debate since there's been conflict on both of these.
Some people prefer having high AA so opt to keep the Type 52 Model C, while others go for the fighter bomber which as you know sacrifices some of it's AA, but give you the ability to use a fighter plane with dive bomber capabilities. So this is more of a matter of preference and taste.
A fun thing to note about the planes when they're maxed: A maxed modified fighter plane get a +2 AA bonus while a maxed modified fighter / bomber gets a +2.5 AA bonus.
I think this is a matter of use your own judgement and decide which plane will suit your needs better.
As for your plans for 4-5, I think that's a good plan you got there. You'll probably have some terrific results once you get Shoukaku and Zuikaku prepared for that map.
In the meantime let's talk about what's coming up in the next update!
Naval Base Saury Festival is coming!
Yup, you heard right! On the 21st of this month, we will have fishing season back for another round this fall! So get your sonars, searchlights and looks outs ready. Cause there will be plenty of fish in the water!
In addition, you may want to also look seeing some Kanmusus doing some shopping! Kongou and Yamashiro have been announced to be getting special shopping mode CG art (which is connected to the Nakau collaboration) as well. What else is to come? We don't know.
I do however know they've been reminding everyone that a CL is coming that will be getting a Kai Ni and that she was sunk while trying to do a transport operation after being attacked by bombers.
(You should already know who it is as it's been hinted before)
Autumn 2016 Event
I think this shouldn't be a surprise to anyone, but based on tweets. The Autumn event is coming in.... November. We don't know much about it or what's in store for us. But they advise to plan a strong, diverse fleet like always...
I will give you an idea what I am thinking and guessing on this event....
The fact we got Uranami recently and Kinu
is getting a Kai Ni can't be mere coincidence. These two are strongly connected to one another in thier historic ties.
To make matters more interesting, the Kancolle Saury Festival which will take place in Yokohama Japan (an IRL one in Rinko Park) will have some of the Seiyuus present. It takes place on the 23rd of this month.
Guess what else happened on the 23rd of October.....a little over 70+ years ago?
If you guessed Leyte Gulf
, then you're on the right track! At least... that's what I'm thinking it'll be....
Will it be that though? We don't know yet.... chance are we'll know on October 23rd once the Seiyuus spill the beans on the upcoming campaign on the day of that festival.
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I did an essay on the
Battle of Leyte Gulf
in my third year.
My body is ready and hoping for a Tama Kai Ni.
Anyway though, if that's truly the case, then we can likely expect the devs to release another American ship
while also throwing a crap ton of PT boats and submarines
at us.
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Isn't the battle of Leyte gulf where the Nishamura fleet fought at... and helped Shigure escaped at? If so then Nishamura TTK will be pleased.
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Isn't the battle of Leyte gulf where the Nishamura fleet fought at... and helped Shigure escaped at? If so then Nishamura TTK will be pleased.
It is indeed. Though Shigure was the only survivor considering the Fusou sisters both ended up at the bottom and Mogami burned for hours and took tons of punishment before sinking.
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It's Fishing Season! The Saury are out once more in full swing! And it's time to go out and catch them to bring great forture to your fleet!
Let the fishing season commence!
(https://i.imgur.com/MXzYrwX.png)
Welcome to the KanColle Naval District Saury Festival!
http://en.kancollewiki.net/wiki/Naval_District_Saury_Festival
As for what's happened in this update here's what is been written as usual found here:
http://en.kancollewiki.net/wiki/Game_Updates/2016/October_21
October 21st, 2016 Saury Festival 2016 Update
1. Limited seasonal Shopping Mode CGs have been added for Kongou, Yamashiro, and Amagi.
2. Limited seasonal Udon Mode seasonal CG
CG has been added for Yuudachi Kai Ni; Fishing Mode CGs have been added for the same ships as last year.
3. Akebono has received an update to her Fishing Mode CG.
Limited seasonal "The Taste of Autumn" Mode CGs, Halloween CGs, and Oktoberfest CGs have been added for the same ships as last year.
Roma has received an update to her Halloween CG.
4. Saury Mode CGs 1/2:
The Naval District Saury Festival returns this year!
Last year's Isokaze CG will be reused.
New CGs have been added for Tama, Yuugumo, and Shigure Kai Ni.
5. Saury Mode CGs 2/2:
New CGs have been added for Taigei, Ryuuhou, Akitsumaru, Zara, and Fusou.
6. Expansion of fleet preset slots
The maximum number of fleet preset slots has been increased to 9. If you require more preset slots, please consider purchasing them!
7. A large number of ships have received new voice lines regarding Saury Mode and "The Taste of Autumn" mode.
8. The Naval District Saury Festival 2016 has begun!
Multiple fishing zones have been added to various zones in-game.
By deploying to these zones, you have a chance to collect fresh Saury!
9.Update to Battle BGMs & the addition of new BGMs
New Battle BGMs have been added to certain nodes/maps.
Also, new BGMs have been added to the game (accessible from the Jukebox):
Naval District Saury Festival Kai
Kanmusu Marching Song ※Advance Release Edition
That's it for that! Enjoy the fishing season!
But before we go here's a few thing to show off....
Nakau Shopping Kongou + Kai Ni Variation, Yamashiro, Amagi and Udon Yuudachi Kai Ni
(http://kure.kancollewiki.net/images/0/0e/KanMusu21_Nakau.png)(http://kure.kancollewiki.net/images/4/49/KanMusu149_Nakau.png)(http://kure.kancollewiki.net/images/0/08/KanMusu27_Nakau.png)(http://kure.kancollewiki.net/images/a/a0/KanMusu202_Nakau.png)(http://kure.kancollewiki.net/images/e/ee/KanMusu144_Nakau.png)
Fishing Team Akitsu Maru, Tama, and Yuugumo
(http://kure.kancollewiki.net/images/7/77/KanMusu166_Saury.png)(http://kure.kancollewiki.net/images/3/3b/KanMusu40_Saury.png)(http://kure.kancollewiki.net/images/f/f6/KanMusu133_Saury.png)
Fishing Cooks Taigei / Ryuuhou, Shigure, Fusou, and Zara
(http://kure.kancollewiki.net/images/a/a0/KanMusu184_Saury.png)(http://kure.kancollewiki.net/images/c/ce/KanMusu185_Saury.png)(http://kure.kancollewiki.net/images/7/7d/KanMusu145_Saury.png)(http://kure.kancollewiki.net/images/3/39/KanMusu26_Saury.png)(http://kure.kancollewiki.net/images/f/fb/KanMusu248_Saury.png)
To make things more interesting.... if you look at this year's fishing quests.... the rewards are interesting because.... you get the choose what reward you want!
This here is just a sample, but be prepared to pick your poison....
(https://i.imgur.com/L7D55WP.jpg)
Have fun fishing!!!
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I'm really digging that remixed battle theme. Also, TIME TO FARM 1-5.
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Well sweet, farming 1-5 will level Yuubari & co.
And it looks like the Fusou sisters went down a couple sizes. Though I'm not particularly opposed to it.
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Just give Akebono her kai ni already, there's enough official sprites for like 4 remodels.
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Finally got the last daihatsu I needed for my expeditionary fleets thanks to the quest that needed eight saury. Now I just have to fully upgrade them all in order to maximize my resources. I'm probably gonna try and get the twenty-four saury needed for the last festival quest, but we'll see. That said though, 1-5 is an amazing farming ground for saury since SONAR and depth charges are basically mandatory for the map anyway.
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Word is out that there will be a new foreign CV in the Fall event. There are rumors that it was said at the Saury event IRL that it would be an American CV.
So......Enterprise hype, anyone?
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Word is out that there will be a new foreign CV in the Fall event. There are rumors that it was said at the Saury event IRL that it would be an American CV.
So......Enterprise hype, anyone?
Oh my God, please. Words cannot describe how long I have been, and will be, waiting for her.
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Well I hope you had a wonderful fishing season. Because I had a blast with it! I managed to catch 50 fish in my overall hunt this year. It was truly glorious!
Anyways, I've been very busy so I haven't had much time to really discuss everything so I'll be brief as I'm still occupied. Let me give you the rundown of the update that was just completed!
A fishing season is over and the fall season is winding down.... As the Kanmusus prepare for the next major campaign, Kinu steps up to become the next Kai Ni Light Cruiser. She now has become a Daihatsu / AA focused CL.
(https://i.imgur.com/DGVGKzv.png)
http://en.kancollewiki.net/wiki/Game_Updates/2016/November_4
November 4th, 2016 Kinu Kai Ni Update
1. The Naval District Saury Festival has ended.
2. Kinu has received a Kai Ni remodel
Requires a fairly high level
Blueprint required
She will receive a new secretary line for home base as well as combat voice lines.
3. Extra Kinu Kai Ni info
She can carry Daihatsu Landing Craft
She can also obtain bonus resources during expeditions by her own as well!
She cannot use a midget sub
She has a special Anti-Air setup that allows her to execute Anti-Air Cut-Ins
4.A total of 6 new quests have been implemented
Form the 16th DesRon (3rd Gen)
Reinforce the Nansei Islands Defense Line
Sortie the Elite 16 DesRon
In addition, Kinu Kai Ni will have a quest to obtain the new Toku Daihatsu
5. Two new additions to Akashi's Arsenal
25mm Concentrated Deployment
Toku Daihatsu
Maya Kai Ni, Kinu Kai Ni and Akitsumaru are added as upgrade partner ships.
6. Changed the maximum possible luck (via modernization) of the following ships:
Naka Kai Ni
Ushio Kai Ni
Ayanami Kai Ni
Isokaze Kai
Hatsuzuki Kai
7. Nagara Kai and Natori Kai have new voice lines
Supply and Idle lines have been added
8. Updates to the changing room furniture, added more ship girls that the furniture will change to suit
Nagara-class
Yuugumo-class+α
Seaplane Tender
Medium Size and Small Italian Ship Girls
9. Furniture seasonal update
Cypress Hot Spring Bath and Onsen Bath will have autumn leaves
The bar will return to normal
10. New and returning furniture
Admiral's Cushion (New)
Bright Red Carpet
Onsen Bath (Autumn Leaves Mode)
Radio Window (New)
Admiral's Writing Desk (New)
Naval Base Hearth (New)
Mastercrafted Radio Window (New)
Radio furniture allows for convenient switching back to the default naval base music
11. Autumn Based CGs have been removed
Yukata
Happi
Saury Festival
Fishing Mode
The Taste of Autumn CGs will remain
All CGs can be found in the Encyclopedia
12. New "Late Autumn" voice lines have been added
New "Autumn of Wine" voice lines have also been added.
Enjoy the next few days as the event draws ever so closer.
And with that here's a look at Kinu Kai Ni
(https://i.imgur.com/yUH55o0.png)
Kinu's Second Remodel allow her to become a rather unique light cruiser. While she can't launch pre-emptive Torpedoes like Abukuma, she does however come with good anti-air cut-ins that she can do, and also she is capable of functioning as a Daihatsu by her very self!
So yes, if you take Kinu onto an expedition, she will provide a 5% boost to resources by default! However, she is still held back by the cap and can only provide up to 20%.
So in other words, Kinu + 3 Daihatsu will equal 20% resource gain!
She can also be used to modify Daihatsus into Toku Daihatsu and improve 25mm concentrated auto cannons with the help of Akashi!
(https://scontent-dft4-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-0/s480x480/14915726_590444801140319_194973162133587018_n.jpg?oh=aa4bf7fda07cb540bc008d29d1950412&oe=58A04F98)
Just remember.... the sacrifice for a larger gain.... requires a whole entire Daihatsu fleet...... (Don't worry you can get one Toku-Daihatsu free though via Kinu's quests!)
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Well, Kinu Kai Ni will be replacing Abukuma in my expeditionary fleet once I've got her. Abukuma is much more useful offensively and that extra resource gain is too good to pass up.
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And yes, thanks to the Saury Festival in Yokohama we do know there will be an American CV coming in the Fall Event.
Also they reported other foreign ships that would appear.
And that the next planned Kai Ni after Kinu will be a Heavy Cruiser. When it'll be though will be another mystery.
Meanwhile some other event has happened:
So I'm surprised this has not been posted with a topic yet, but I want to proceed to bring this up since this is relatively important news.
If you read the twitter recently, then you know the KanColle is getting ready to do a Big Winter Collaboration with the Japanese Clothing company Mitsukoshi. But as of today they made another announcement about holding a big public event will be taking place later this month...
The KanColle Festival de Beaujolais Nouveau
http://kancolle-wine.com/ (http://kancolle-wine.com/)
(https://i.imgur.com/QZHhvlb.png)
For those are attending the Japan area I want to note that they will be giving an opportunity for people to come attend the public held event on 11/17/2016 where there will be wining, dining, and lots of piano music being played!
Think of it as an exquisite French Dining experience!
They plan to have some of the finest french wine available along with a pianist who will be playing various Kantai Collection songs via Piano over there. Doors will open be around 16:30 - 17:00 and the performance will be starting at around 19:30 - 20:00
Ticket to attend the event will be sold from the 6th to the 8th of this month. So you will need to buy them up quickly.
What does this mean for KanColle Related stuff?
Well, you know that lately the Kanmusus are drinking fine wine... so there must be a connection to this right? I actually expect some kind of reveal over there, but I'm not expecting anything event related as I think the event will be happening BEFORE this event takes place.
I don't care about this festival, who's that ship girl on the left of the banner?
Honestly I think the whole "wine" thing and this wine public event that is taking place are all connected. So based on this aspect and looking at the illustration alone I think we can deduct that the shipgirl on the left is brand new and is likely to be revealed this event.
Based on the silhouette of her rigging. I do believe the Kanmusu in question is likely....
The French Seaplane Tender Commandant Teste
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_seaplane_carrier_Commandant_Teste (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_seaplane_carrier_Commandant_Teste)
If this is of any indication, this is like a large neon light that suggest that this is going to be ONE of the new event ships that will be coming out since it has been noted before that there would be "other forgien ships" that would appear beside the American one....
But a French one? This has me quite interested.
So with that.... does anyone have plans to attend this party? And also what are your thoughts on the new French ship girl in question?
Feel free to speak about it!
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Man, I wish there were official KanColle events in America.
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Well that's interesting. I wonder if we'll ever see any Canadian ships though. That'd be neat, haha.
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AVs are extremely niche, I wonder why they went with her. Not that I'm hating or anything, but she does seem like an odd pick while there are other more famous foreign ships, even within just the French navy cough quad turrets cough
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Oooooh French ship yes!
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Anyways we now have a date for the event now set!
The Event will be set for11/18/2016! So now you have a date, time to make last minute preparations!
In addition, they noted that the American Carrier that's coming to the game has a Unique, Large Smokestack Chimmney.
With this known... there are only two carriers that meet this requirement.
One was severely damaged out in the Coral Sea helping take out Shouhou and being attack by Japanese bombers resulting in her being scuttled.
The other will live on and survive the war to end up as a test subject for Nuclear testing....
Take a guess which one of these two will make the cut?
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Anyways we now have a date for the event now set!
The Event will be set for11/18/2016! So now you have a date, time to make last minute preparations!
In addition, they noted that the American Carrier that's coming to the game has a Unique, Large Smokestack Chimmney.
With this known... there are only two carriers that meet this requirement.
One was severely damaged out in the Coral Sea helping take out Shouhou and being attack by Japanese bombers resulting in her being scuttled.
The other will live on and survive the war to end up as a test subject for Nuclear testing....
Take a guess which one of these two will make the cut?
I heard that Lexington
is the most probable, but, and correct me if I'm wrong, don't the events usually represent a battle that took place during that season in question, meaning that it'll be Saratoga
instead?
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I'm very new to KanColle (HQ4), so I figured it wouldn't hurt to pop in here and ask a question:
How good is Sendai? She has two reconstructions, so I assume that she's good, but given my luck I expect her to be some kind of a niche. Also, what's the deal with her and night battles?
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How good is Sendai? She has two reconstructions, so I assume that she's good, but given my luck I expect her to be some kind of a niche. Also, what's the deal with her and night battles?
Sendai is a nice light cruiser. Anything with a Kai 2 is usually pretty good once leveled to that point. Also, her Kai 2 comes packaged with a set of very powerful night equipment.
The night battle thing is because the real Sendai's major engagements were pretty much all at night. In-game, it doesn't change much except personality and the equipment she gets at Kai 2.
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How good is Sendai? She has two reconstructions, so I assume that she's good, but given my luck I expect her to be some kind of a niche. Also, what's the deal with her and night battles?
She comes with some really good and pretty necessary night battle equipment that'll make your life a bit easier for them, so she'll definitely be necessary to get those equips when you K2 her.
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Well it's time to sit down and talk to everyone about the Event as the day of the event is set for tomorrow!
Let's give a run down on the news to help you catch up!
Event information
As of recent, the Kancolle Devs have revealed that the title of the upcoming event is callled "Annoucement, the 3rd Fleet Operation Act!"
Based on the currently known details, the main stage operation will consist of the following but not limited to:
1. A Transport Operation
2. A Surface battle in which you will be conducting an Air Defense and fight off against a Carrier Task Force.
3. A search and destroy mission to take out an enemy ship.
We also know that the event will consist of 5 maps!
3 Main Stage Operations and 2 Extra Operations
And finally the final reward for the event will be the American Aircraft Carrier.... Saratoga!
Maintenance is expected to be from 11:00 til 21:30 JST
So do your best to make your last minute preparations!
Good luck to all of you! Also Welcome Aboard Hikari I'm glad to have a new admiral on board, you're welcome to ask us other questions if you need to as the event rolls out or anything else in the mean time we'll be all glad to help!
The KanColle Festival de Beaujolais Nouveau and the Reveal of the French Ship Girl!
As you probably know last night, the KanColle Festival de Beaujolais Nouveau Wine Festival took place last night and people got a chance to go attend the show. Most people got to listen to a piano recital with Kancolle music being played there and they got to sample some wine and enjoy thier time. This place also served as the main focal point in which the French Ship girl who is ALSO going to appear this event was revealed!
The wine bottles that people got came with a sticker of the ship girl in question who can be seen here....
(http://kure.kancollewiki.net/images/7/75/Commandant_Test_Wine.jpg)
It was revealed through a voice record during the Piano recital as the ship girl in question introduced herself during the festival revealing herself to be the French Seaplane Tender Commandant Teste!
Outside of that people who payed for tickets got a wine glass and some also got a Pola Clear file as shown here.
(http://kure.kancollewiki.net/images/thumb/a/a8/KanColle_Pola_Clear_Folder.jpg/568px-KanColle_Pola_Clear_Folder.jpg)
You can fine a full report of the event here if you're curious about the entire thing.
http://en.kancollewiki.net/wiki/KanColle_Festival_de_Beaujolais_Nouveau
So as a final check up how is everyone event wise?
I think on them most part I should be good.
(https://i.imgur.com/cwePkmL.png)
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So, uh... I only realized last week that apparently my cap for resources at the moment is 300k. I think I'm good for the event, haha. At least I should be assuming work doesn't get in the way.
HERE'S HOPING ROMA SHOWS UP AGAIN. ROMAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA.
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CAPTAIN I THINK I'M SCREWED!!!! We have to do emergency exped maneuvers!
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Based Yoshinori
(http://i.imgur.com/CWug3sT.png)
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Based Yoshinori
(http://i.imgur.com/CWug3sT.png)
You're tellin' me. She looks freaking awesome.
On that note, Yamakaze looks adorable as well.
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I was thinking of going Normal for this one, but now that the time has come I don't have the confidence for it. Got a bunch of unmodernized Kai Ni ships and only 30k resources in Fuel, Ammo, and Bauxite.
I'll go Easy this time around and Normal next.
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(http://i.imgur.com/5buK8fvl.png)
Ahh. So this is it. The feeling of ｢Victory｣.
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Alright, I've beaten E-1 and E-2 so far and I even got lucky on my first E-2 kill and dropped Yamakaze. Next up is E-3 which apparently has an enemy combined fleet at the boss, so... that'll be an experience.
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(http://i.imgur.com/5buK8fvl.png)
Ahh. So this is it. The feeling of ｢Victory｣.
I wonder how her stats will be.
Has to be good, right?
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I'm now convinced that you haven't truly felt alive until you've S-Ranked the entirety of an Abyssal combined boss fleet. E-3 is insanity incarnate and it feels so good.
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I'm now convinced that you haven't truly felt alive until you've S-Ranked the entirety of an Abyssal combined boss fleet. E-3 is insanity incarnate and it feels so good.
It might feel good at times, but there's nothing more frustrating than going into night battle and having to fight the enemy escort.
I wonder how her stats will be.
Has to be good, right?
Two 12 plane slots like Mizuho, highest armor amongst all AVs and I guess she has both good AA and firepower if you want to put her other two slots into use? '3'
Oh right. Yeah she has 4 slots. I guess that has to account for something, too!
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It might feel good at times, but there's nothing more frustrating than going into night battle and having to fight the enemy escort.
True, though in the two sorties I've done so far we've managed to kill the other eleven members of her fleet beforehand. That said though, she critted Myoukou in the latest run, thus ruining our chances for an S-Rank.
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Are CAV and CV interchangeable?
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Are CAV and CV interchangeable?
Nope. CV are standard aircraft carriers and CAV are aviation cruisers.
EDIT: Managed to beat the first three maps over the first three days of the event, but the first half of E-4 is proving to be a total load of bull at the moment, mostly due to carrier shenanigans. I'm trying to get through with the composition where you only need to do two battles and it's hard even on Easy. Hell, the last sortie I did my pre-boss support failed to activate both times despite being completely sparkled.
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Ah, my bad.
I meant CV and CVB.
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Ah, my bad.
I meant CV and CVB.
Ah, no problem. They tend to be interchangeable in my experience unless explicitly stated otherwise.
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The fuck is up with the wo node on E-4 transport side, ahaha. It's so ruthless.
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The fuck is up with the wo node on E-4 transport side, ahaha. It's so ruthless.
indeed it is. It was the thing that usually stonewalled me for the first half of E-4. Surprisingly enough, it's actually pretty simple to brute force your way through the second half of the map with two BBs and four CVs.
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E-4 down! Decided to change one of my DDs for torpedo cutin Shigure and she proved my plan by eating CV Hime in one bite.
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>Yuubari has 0 plane slots
Never noticed this before.
Guess it's Jintsuu's time to shine.
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Beat E-5 on Wednesday and due to the lack of Roma this event (;>; ) I opted to hunt for Isokaze on E-2. Dropped her in under ten runs so now I'm basically done. I also managed to drop Sakawa in E-5 during my boss killing runs and I managed to finally build Yahagi in the LSC, so now I've got all of the Agano sisters.
I still want Roma though. ;-;
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E-4 makes me want to die
E: Kuso mode clear
E-5 was not difficult at all barring a few insta-taihas, hooray for nuke-girls
Time to go back to E-1 and 2 to hopefully save a few more destroyers
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(http://i.imgur.com/9iHAKrrl.png)
Is... this what victory feels like?
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(http://i.imgur.com/9iHAKrrl.png)
Is... this what victory feels like?
Yep and it gets more saltier.
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No salt from me this time!
(http://i.imgur.com/QfnDnjDl.jpg)
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When equipping CVL for support expeditions, is it better to go with torpedo or dive bombers?
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When equipping CVL for support expeditions, is it better to go with torpedo or dive bombers?
From what I've seen, they're both used quite a bit, so I don't think it really matters. I got my info from this page (http://kancolle.wikia.com/wiki/Expedition/Support_Expedition) though, so hopefully this will help.
I tend to brute force my way through with battleships whenever I use a support expedition, so I'm probably not the best person for this, haha.
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If you check the formula, you'll see that dive bombers get a +30% damage boost. However, if your torp bombers are better than your dive bombers enough to surpass the bonus damage then you should use those. The example on the page has the Suisei 12A (10) and the Ryuusei Kai (13) together because they do the same damage after the boost is applied.
But from what I've read, accuracy is more important than damage so T99 skilled DBs are preferred for support shelling.
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Oh dear lord, that new Kuma CG. I can't. It's way too adorable.
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Look at that jet keiun kai. LOOK AT IT. It's so busted, ahaha.
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Screw that, Akebono got updated base art
Christmas has come early
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If you switch between Kai Ni A and Kai Ni or Kai Ni D and Kai Ni do you keep modernization?
Oh dear lord, that new Kuma CG. I can't. It's way too adorable.
Incredibly cute. Makes my heart involuntarily leap.
Shigure Christmas art looks vaguely yandere. There's just something a tad off in that kindred smile, those turn of the eyes. Intentional or not I like it.
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If you switch between Kai Ni A and Kai Ni or Kai Ni D and Kai Ni do you keep modernization?
Unfortunately not. If you switch between remodels, you'll have to modernize your girl again each time.
EDIT: So after realizing that to actually GET the jets I had to complete that bloody 5-1 quest with the New Mikawa Fleet, I bit the bullet and managed to finally clear it. ;>;
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Unfortunately not. If you switch between remodels, you'll have to modernize your girl again each time.
EDIT: So after realizing that to actually GET the jets I had to complete that bloody 5-1 quest with the New Mikawa Fleet, I bit the bullet and managed to finally clear it. ;>;
WAIT WHAT YOU HAVE TO DO THE NEW MIKAWA QUEST FOR THE NEW JETS TOO?!!?! OOOOOOOOOH HEEEEEEEEEELL NOOOOOOOOO!!!! :colonveeplusalpha:
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WAIT WHAT YOU HAVE TO DO THE NEW MIKAWA QUEST FOR THE NEW JETS TOO?!!?! OOOOOOOOOH HEEEEEEEEEELL NOOOOOOOOO!!!! :colonveeplusalpha:
More or less. You can easily get the blueprints and engine via the new quests, however to actually get the jets it's looking like you need to do a quest that involves 6-3 as well as the airbases... and thus everything leading up to those prerequisites. ;>;
Feels bad man.
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More or less. You can easily get the blueprints and engine via the new quests, however to actually get the jets it's looking like you need to do a quest that involves 6-3 as well as the airbases... and thus everything leading up to those prerequisites. ;>;
Guess it's time to start leveling Furutaka, Kako, Aoba, & Kinugasa.
Yuubari is 5 points short of preemptive ASW as well.
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Guess it's time to start leveling Furutaka, Kako, Aoba, & Kinugasa.
Yuubari is 5 points short of preemptive ASW as well.
I'm almost done with Furataka, I just need Kinugasa kai ni and I'm good to going back to leveling Kinu or start on either Tone or Chikuma.
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I wouldn't be too hyped about jets until they make a pure fighter version
(not mine)
(http://i.imgur.com/lqJDBJi.gif)
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Finally got around to farming Ooyodo.
>0.02% drop rate according to db
>a hundred runs for a 2% drop rate
No thanks, I'll wait until an event.
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After the wasteful and wanton spending of hundreds of thousands of bauxite Taihou has at last joined my fleet.
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Alright. I think I've lost my mind. I finally managed to unlock the first LBAS via the quests and this should have given me the quest that allows me to get the Prototype Keiun, but it didn't and I can't find the problem.
Anyone know what I might be missing here? I'm pretty sure I've done everything I've needed to do, so this is pretty infuriating.
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Hey guys, sorry for the long overdue delay. I've been busy working on a lot of stuff as of late that has become very important.
I'm going to start over a few questions here:
I wouldn't be too hyped about jets until they make a pure fighter version
(not mine)
(http://i.imgur.com/lqJDBJi.gif)
That video there is misleading, but it is known that while jets are more evasive than normal planes. But yeah, if you only have 1 jet or so they become more vunerable. Having at least 2 Jets kinda helps flake off "some of the risk". But otherwise a full battery of Tsu-class can still screw you over like always if one is lucky enough to score a solid hit on the planes in question.
Alright. I think I've lost my mind. I finally managed to unlock the first LBAS via the quests and this should have given me the quest that allows me to get the Prototype Keiun, but it didn't and I can't find the problem.
Anyone know what I might be missing here? I'm pretty sure I've done everything I've needed to do, so this is pretty infuriating.
You have your LBAS, I guess I should ask the other question, do you have Shoukaku and Zuikaku's questline complete for thier prototype flight decks? That may be also a contributor possibly.
Outside of that not entirely sure ATM, I will look it up just to make sure if need be.
Now let's talk about a few things that have been announced....
Arashio Kai Ni
(http://kure.kancollewiki.net/images/c/c7/KanMusu290.png)
If you been following up, you know that Arashio now has a Kai Ni remodel. She needs to be level 67 and have a blue print, she's pretty much like using Ooshio, but more armor. So she's kinda good on her own terms. Also she can use Daihatsu and tanks.
Also if you have Arashio at Kai Ni, you can also complete her quest line... which is.... rather intimidating.... but if you have a strong fleet it'll pay off and you get a reinforcement expansion out of the package.
In addition, a Heavy Cruiser Kai Ni remodel is in the works to come out in the Spring time and it appears to be someone who was.... JUST re-introduced into the game via LSC.
(http://kure.kancollewiki.net/images/7/7c/Zara.png)
Zara
From what has been know, Zara is now avaliable via LSC and can be obtained if you have a certain group of Italian Kanmusu. (Libeccio or Pola) and using a resource recipe that is not too much or too little.
Which speaking on an additional note, Libeccio is also now available in the normal part of the game on 4-5 in Nodes H,I, and J.
I suppose you're also aware that Turbines and Boilers are considered important for improving the speed of your kanmusu now right? You can make slow kanmusu go fast (to take better branching paths) and fast kanmusu go... even faster. So far Fast+ and Fastest don't do much (besides improve evasion), but it's expect to have some effects in the future.
Outside of that I'm certain everyone knows by now about...
The Winter 2017 Event
Basiclly this event is being planned to take place on February 11th. Which will be the same day KanColle will be holding a panel at the JAEPO convention.
So far we know that:
1. Event is going to be small scale
2. Destroyer from the 5th Destroyer Division Matsukaze is going to appear in the event.
3. Other Destroyers are coming as well.
Other than that, that's all the info we got.
Also for additional stuff KanColle is planning this year. I recommend reading up on Tanaka's interview from the Kancolle Style Volume 3.
http://en.kancollewiki.net/wiki/Kensuke_Tanaka_Interview:_Kancolle_Style_Vol._3
Once again sorry for not coming back sooner to let you know what's up. It has been a very busy month for me.
I'll probably check back on everyone here a week from now to see how you're all standing.
Just remember, a small scale event is usually 3 maps big. But keep in mind that since the last event, it may be possible you might have to do some extensive hoop jumping. So plan accordingly.
Anyways good luck to you admirals out there!
Also as a final question... have you all been able to complete those limited time quests that appeared over Chirstmas, New Years and and now Setsubun? There were and are some good stuff out of the deal.
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@Totaku I did most of the quests that were limited time and I'm hyped for the event.
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You have your LBAS, I guess I should ask the other question, do you have Shoukaku and Zuikaku's questline complete for thier prototype flight decks? That may be also a contributor possibly.
Outside of that not entirely sure ATM, I will look it up just to make sure if need be.
Turns out that was EXACTLY the problem. I think I got one of my flight decks through an event reward, which completely threw me off. Needless to say though, I've now got an extra one, as well as my two jets. I blew a lot of resources doing it, but I'm still in the upper 190k range for all of 'em.
That said though, my Zara SHOULD be leveled enough for her Kai Ni when it happens... apart from that though, I'm a little surprised the event is this soon, but it was expected for the most part.
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The event is almost here and it's now time for me to lay down the news to you all!
Let's discuss a few important facts regarding the Winter Event!
The Title of the Event will be called: Reconnisance Force!, Emergency Maneuver! Operation Hikari
The theme of this event will center around one of WWII's final campaigns which served was part of the Pacific Theater. Operation Hikari
You're note going to find much on it historically from wikipedia but if you go to Combine's fleets website and read up on some submarines from the war you can get a good picture.
So lemme summarized it for your:
The Ulithi Atoll, one of America's biggest and quikckly made stronghold was build on this small group of islands which served as one of the USN's major foundations for the late part of WWII. It was here that the majority of the US Fleet was stationed and organized until the near the very end of the war following the Leyte Gulf happenen giving America the gateway it needed to advance closer to Japan's home area.
The Atoll was used as a main base of operation for a little over 8th months before it was later abandoned.
During the time the US occupied the Atoll Japan made several attempt to find a way to engage the main fleet at the Ulithi Atoll but knowing the sheer size of the fleet there they decided to conduct a stealth operation.
These Operations would be known as Operation Hikari and Operatin Arashi.
Operation Hikari would be a scouting Operation in which the aircraft carrying submarines I-13 and i-14 would conduct a scouting operation to pinpoint the location of USN carriers at the atoll and report back to thier other team of subs for Operation Arashi.
Operation Arashi would used the Aircraft Carrying Subs I-400 ad I-401to launch an assault against the carriers using thier seaplanes to attempt to do damage to the carriers in the area.
While Operation Hikari did happen and I-13 was sunk in route to the Atoll, I-14 successfully completed her operation and reported back her findings.
I-400 and I-401 deployed out torward the atoll to perfrom Operation Arashi. But along the way they were contacted by Japanese HQ and were told that Japan had surrended to the US. And as a results the submarines were forced to pull back and return to Japan.
It was discovered that I-400 and I-401 were armed with Seiran Seaplanes that were painted to be disgused as American planes which violated to color code of war.
With this known we can assume that submarines may have a more productive role this event compared to beforehand.
At the same time though I do feel like I need to go over the informatino that has been revealed by Dev Tweets and through Comptiq which is as follow.
1. Winter 2017 would consist of 3 maps.
2. The theme of Winter 2017 is Operation Hikari, which is a transport mission to Truk done by subs.
3. Unlike IRL, Operation Hikari would NOT be followed by Operation Arashi (the actual airstrike on Ulithi Atoll done by I-400 and I-401.)
Fun Note: According to Tanaka, this is because the human side still has their fleet in KC world, and could take a different approach.
4. The 2nd Event map reward will be the Destroyer that sunk off of the Ogasawara Islands while conducting a transport operation.
5. The first event map will be related to the Ogasawara Islands.
6. The final event map will reward you with the Submairine that successfully completed Operation Hikari (I-14)
7. Her twin compaion is also expected to appear as well (I-13)
8. New Submarine equipment will be rewarded on the final map.
9. If you're challenging higher difficulty, you are adviced to bring 2 or more Saiuns with you.
So yeah the event looks like you're getting 1 Destroyer and 2 Subs.
Anyways that's it for here. You all have a little over 2 days left. So hopefully you're all prepared.
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It'll probably be incredibly annoying to farm for I-13, but it's nothing I'm not already used to. ;>;
With that said... it'd be nice if they added Roma as a drop again so that I can finally try and grab her.
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The Teasers now begin.... first up.... Mystery Kanmusu X #1
Game will be down in 7 hours from now. So do prepare before the game goes down.
Maintainance will take 10 and half hours.... assuming there is no delays.
(https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/830040230744895491/ZRQeq3CT_400x400.jpg)
Also tonight Kancolle Arcade will be in the spotlight at the JAEPO expo and I'll try to cover what I can on that as well.
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The Teasers now begin.... first up.... Mystery Kanmusu X #1
Game will be down in 7 hours from now. So do prepare before the game goes down.
Maintainance will take 10 and half hours.... assuming there is no delays.
(https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/830040230744895491/ZRQeq3CT_400x400.jpg)
Also tonight Kancolle Arcade will be in the spotlight at the JAEPO expo and I'll try to cover what I can on that as well.
Yay!!! Let's play the waiting game.~
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Broke 50k fuel just in time
Graf/pastas in a good spot this time please
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It's time! Let's proceed to talk quickly about the the event as it came out earlier today!
The Winter is here! It's time to partake in Operation Hikari! Also, love is in the air as some Kanmusus bring chocolates to the admirals.
Let's summarized this update
http://en.kancollewiki.net/wiki/Game_Updates/2017/February_11
http://en.kancollewiki.net/wiki/Winter_2017_Event
February 11, 2017 Winter 2017 Event Update
1. The Winter 2017 Even is has begun!
Only the first two maps will be available tonight; the final map will be implemented tomorrow (February 12th).
E-1: Preparation for Operation Hikari
E-2: Strengthening the Patrol Line in Ogasawara Islands
The Yuugumo-class DD Fujinami will be obtainable from map E-2.
The Kamikaze-class DD Matsukaze will be obtainable as a reward for completing map E-2.
2. Valentine's Day Content
Oboro, Minazuki, and Takanami have received new Valentine's Day CGs.
The previous years' Valentine's Day CGs will also return as a part of this update.
3. New furniture
Kisaragi Wallpaper New!
Kisaragi Window New!
*Submarines' Drawer New!
*This piece of furniture can be obtained as a part of clearing the event maps.
And with that Operation Hikari has begun! I will be streaming now so if you wish to catch me feel free to watch me over here.
https://www.twitch.tv/totaku2
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So!
Managed to beat E-1 on Hard and E-2 on Medium since the rewards were pretty enticing, though E-2 gave me more trouble than anticipated because I'm an idiot who wasn't aware that Junyou is a slow ship. Managed to beat it relatively easily after realizing my mistake though.
As for E-3 Easy... the transport portion was easy and the debuffs were pretty simple to pull off as well, however the last dance is kicking my ass right now. I can't seem to kill the flagship at the moment and my airstrikes and boss support aren't softening up the enemy enough. After a bit of trial and error I THINK I've got a set-up that should be able to kill her, but the RNG is screwing me and to make matters worse we keep getting hit with the worst possible positioning at the boss node that you can get WITH the Saiun, making things harder.
I swear, if we could just get ONE T-Cross advantage, we could probably obliterate the boss.
EDIT: Still haven't beaten E-3, but I've obtained Teruzuki, meaning I've got the full set of -Zuki sisters now.
EDIT 2: Turns out all I needed was more fighter power. Well... that and Kitakami critting the Twins for over 300 damage before leaving it to Verniy to finish 'em off with another torpedo cut-in.
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Easy clear! I picked up Teruzuki on the last run too, which is nice.
After several unsuccessful runs using STF, switching to a fighter-heavy CTF did the trick. Even then, it was a little touch-and-go until KTKM took the last 300 HP off the boss.
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Apologies for the bump, but hey, new event.
Also, ROMA CONFIRMED E-5 EASY MODE BOSS DROP, OH LORDY.