Formation

[cav58d]

HTC any thoughts on the matter?

[Yoshimbo]

Good points EagleDNY, i think i'd like to see this implemented even more now.

[mussie]

Originally posted by cav58d
The D3A and SBD, were dive bombers...thats the point lol

So was the JU88

[stephen]

1st time I flew a tbm after the formations had just started {i forget what version} I was shocked to find that it and the other cv level bombrs are left virtualy unprotected, i believe this is a super idea, and personaly i would fly the tbm alot more, its a good plane with solid rear armorment,{especialy usful on those low and slow torp runs!}

one word...SOLID:aok

[Krusty]

I think the bombers that used defensive formations to help protect each other got drones. Those that were flown like fighters, but with a bomb attached, didn't. Then afterwards HT mentioned there's a limitation (now, after the fact) as to how the drones work on CVs. Too many problems to sort out, if I recall. Don't expect drones on CV anytime soon.

[EagleDNY]

If we can't get the drones on the CVs, I wouldn't mind having the ability to up them from shore bases to attack incoming CVs as a stopgap until that can be addressed....

EagleDNY
$.02

[cav58d]

I would fly SBD's to attack CV's and fields all the time if we had the option of a formation

[stephen]

ehh SBD,s..ive seen lots of footage of them in formation, but seeing as its primarily a dive bomber...it would be like having triple ju-87's.

the TBM on the other hand......

[cav58d]

So what if its a dive bomber?  If HTC could intergrate the AI from CT into formations to allow the drones to follow into a dive it would be an awesome way to get people to actually fly these mothballs