I thought it only fitting to post a denouement for this thread.
In the end the community decides what works within the limits of the game resouces. (If you can dive-bomb Landcasters there will be some who will use them this way.)
1) It looks like this thread has caused the Rooks to lose numbers in the MA. That is interesting. But lets face it, Rooks have gotten fat and lazy, the lighter numbers will toughen us up.
2) Sunday's action with the LCA's was spectacular. Less than 20 pilots operating with the LCA's changed the course of the game. The day started with Rooks having 6 bases and I when I left at 12:30 pm MDT Rooks had 54 bases. I saw the LCA's start at A66 and push down to A137 and A138 in the few hours I was on.
3) One observation is that the LCA operation did not ruin a single furball, but concentrated on strategic captures.
Some call this a milk-run. To those, I need to point out that a sustained push like the LCA's accomplished included resupply and defense as well as planning several bases in advance. Also, in Sunday's battle it was hard to find a place that wasn't watched.
LCA successes were from teamwork, co-ordination and attack plans that worked.
4) The continued success of LCA-like co-ordinated planning depends on leadership and passing the skills on to others. The Warbirds community that I was familiar with was particularly good at passing on skills and leadership. IMHO the current Aces High community and game are not optimised for these results. One of the best contributions LCA makes to the Aces High community is it's ability to involve new pilots with the experienced to show them how it's done. Anyone can join for a mission or two and learn or teach in the process.
5) Finally, this thread has cost me a laptop. Dok's poster of "Z" caused me to spew Dr. Pepper all over the dang thing.
God Speed
