Log in to the arena and post request to drive CV, choose to pledge 0 or all available up to a set cost perk points to do that. First come-first served, no score senority crap (as long you have a lot of perk points!). Get notification of your current number in line. Can withdraw any time. The roster should show who is in line and in what order.
Once CV is available (released by previous player, or previous player logged/discoed), see a popup on the screen whether you still want it. If not replied positively in 5 seconds, another player in line gets the offer.
Hit "Accept CV Control", automatically deposit a toejamload of perk points (cost of CV and remaining escorts).
Optional - If in flight, set the plane to autopilot and take control of CV. Should be able to control CV while flying - if only to land.
Or you could have arranged with the previous guy the orderly release of command when your order in line got close (CV, serving number 55!...)
Drive the CV around - from bridge, gun turret (preferably 5" AA) or a plane.
Release the control of the CV to another guy.
In 10 minutes get collect back your deposit of the perk points excluding the cost of damaged/lost escorts and CV. That will make you think, coordinate plans with the next guy in line and prevent you from bailing out if you screwed up and leaving bad situation to him.
Details:
If you have enough perk points, apply for control of both CV groups - it's a capitalism, babe!
If none in the arena who appied to drive a CV has enough perk points to do it, the first in line gets CV for all his perk points.
Option to consider:
A guy with full amount of perk points to buy the CV may be able to bump off the one in control who have not paid for it. In that case the bumped driver gets his points back immediately and bacomes first in line again.
Option to consider:
Perk point cost to drive the CV - x/minute. So that no one is tempted to stay whole day. If a long trip is needed, set CV straight and release control.
Option to consider:
Time limit on CV driving (20 minunes) if there is a waiting list. That will promote cooperation and coordination among perspective captains.
Option to consider:
Apply for control of the CV but pledge no perk points, even if you have them. You get the control if no one else with points wants it. This way if some guy left CV in a bad situation, you will not lose you points and CV stays under control.
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That scheme would cut down on the number of irresponsible CV drivers, bumping the current captain by a jerk with a higher score, promote planning and cooperation, etc.
miko
[This message has been edited by miko2d (edited 01-24-2001).]
