You have to realize one simple concept to Hobbit War.
To deal with this, you need not care for range. But the firepower of your ship.
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More guns, better. Just like a Brooklyn.
More Torpedos, better. Just like Kitakami.
More Armor, better.
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Biggest emphasis is speed. Speed lets you dodge and get side by side to blast at them at
point blank. Also try to avoid torpedoes. Armor till your about 40 knots. If your too
slow, you won't be able to catch up and then forced to rely on if they decide to attack you.
SPEED is King. Armor is also good. ARMOR BELT AND BULGE TILL 40 KNOTS. 35 if you feel good
about it.
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Pick the side of the map with all the smaller weaker ships. Smaller their guns, the better.
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