Hello, if you are reading this, you likely want to find out how to get more than 2k xp
in a great battle.

You came to the right place!
This guide will show you how you can change the tide of a great battle without even
needing a battleship!
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Ok, the first ship you get when you class your BO as a Frenchy is the Jaguar.

Jaguar:
Level: 12
Cost: 37,000
DP: 6,700
R Slots: 39x5
T Slots: 38x2
Scout: No

Its a pretty good DD for a DD1, but don't think about killing everything in sight with it,
it just can't.
I suggest you stay in Blizkrieg with this ship, and grind out of it ASAP, or you will
come to hate France.
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Next up to bat is the choice between the L'Adroit & the Le Fantasque.
For this choice, you choose between firepower and more DP, and small size and
speed.

L'Adroit:
Level: 17
Cost: 41,000
DP: 7,200
R Slots: 43x3
T Slots: 38x2
Scout: No

Le'Fantasque:
Level: 18
Cost: 53,000
DP: 7,400
R Slots: 58x5
T Slots: 38x3
Scout: No

Of course, most would choose the DP & Firepower bundle known as the
Le'Fantasque, the L'Adroit can pack a punch if you arm it with torps.
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Next you have a Mogador, which in history, is a Spanish destroyer.
It is considered to be one of the best DDs around, easily competing with the Z99 or
DDX.

Mogador:
Level: 24
Cost: 60,000
DP: 8,300
R Slots: 73x4
T Slots: 38x2
Scout: No

This is a very good ship, if used right, otherwise, you won't stand a chance against
the other DD3s.
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Congrats, You just hit level 25, if you look, you can now buy the Reynaud!
The Reynaud is a good Anti-Aircraft ship using the Level 20 x2 3" guns.
Of course it is also the first ship you have that can carry scout planes, USE THEM, this
is one of the many ways you can affect the tide of the battle, by scouting, you give
your battleships sight, allowing them to effectively engage the enemy's battleships
and carriers.

Reynaud:
Level: 25
Cost: 300,000
DP: 8,000
R Slots: 71x7
T Slots: 33x2
Scout: Yes

You will likely use this ship for a very long time, so get comfortable, and take
advantage of your AA guns having BB-1 range!
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Now, you find that you can buy this cute lil' light cruiser called the Pluton, don't let it
trick you though, it is worse than the Mogador.
I HIGHLY suggest just skipping this ship, as the Reynaud will get you far more xp.

Pluton:
Level: 28
Cost: 145,000
DP: 8,400
R Slots: 47x4
T Slots: 33x4

Of course if you wanted to, you could go back to Blizkrieg and torp with it.
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Now, you have to make the choice between the Duguay Trolin, Jeanne D'Arc, and
Emile Bertin.
Going down the Dunguay Trouin line puts you in a submarine.
Going down the Jeanne D'Arc line puts you in a battleship.
Going down the Emile Bertin line gives you the choice between the aircraft-carrier or
the battleship.
For all 3 of these ships, they are good, it is a matter of personal play style to use
them, or keep trucking in the Reynaud.

If you choose to use one of these 3, I suggest using them as an anti-submarine ship,
using depth charges, NOT HH.

Dunguay Trouin:
Level: 32
Cost: 178,000
DP: 8,500
R Slots: 79x4
T Slots: 38x4
Scout: Yes
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Jeanne D'Arc:
Level: 34
Cost: 211,000
DP: 8,600
R Slots: 79x4
T Slots: 33x4/ 14x2
Scout: No
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Emile Bertin:
Level: 36
Cost: 309,000
DP: 9.200
R Slots: 112x3
T Slots: 38x2/ 59x3
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Now you have the Suffren and La Galissonniere, each of which are great ships, note
both carry great AA batteries.

Suffren:
Level 40
Cost: 420,000
DP: 12,650
R Slots: 114x4
T Slots: 38x2/ 33x8
Scout: Yes


La Galissonnierie:
Level: 42
Cost: 407,000
DP: 9,900
R Slots: 112x3
T Slots: 38x2/ 59x3
Scout: Yes
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Now you have hit the Tourville or Algerie, both are outstanding CAs, and the last
ships between you, and your shiny WW1 battleship :D

Algerie:
Level: 47
Cost: 680,000
DP: 14,150
R Slots: 123x4
T Slots: 38x2/ 56x4
Scout: Yes

Tourville:
Level: 49
Cost: 633,000
DP: 11,900
R Slots: 114x3
T Slots: 38x2/ 33x8
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Congrats, you got your BB1, now go roflpwn in bliz while you can! >:D
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*NOTE* It is suggested to stay in Blizkrieg until you get the Reynaud, at that point,
do GB or GB2 until bb1.
At bb1, go back into bliz and dominate, then do gb and gb2 for the rest of your
battleship's life!

ALSO READ THESE 2 GUIDES, YOU WILL NEED THEM.

Manual aiming for new players v1.3 - PCShogun
http://www.navyfield.com/board/view.asp?Num=31279&Sort=D07

Scouting from A to Z - fromage
http://www.navyfield.com/board/view.asp?Num=173487&Sort=D07


Good luck, and Good Hunting.
Cisco.