Board Thread:Game Updates/@comment-1820055-20150701022818/@comment-1637496-20150708160946

Vcharng wrote: They are basicly Chitose-class seaplane tenders that cannot be converted into CVLs, they will be even less useful than Akitsushima now, unless the systems drasticly changed. 1. Who said that they can't be converted? Kiso became a torpedo cruiser even though the refit was never carried out in real life, there's plenty of room for their usual "what-if" remodelling.

2. At least one more "fixed" seaplane tender would be very useful for people who don't want to keep Chitose/Chiyoda for expeditions.

3. Less useful how? Being extremely similar to Chitose class they would be capable of taking midget submarines and landing crafts, something Akitsushima can't do.