November 10, 1943 - Cairo

[gpwurzel]

Oh please Motherland, been there done that, and we all know what happened - yep, you kicked my backside all over the place 

Sorry Bubi, sorta kinda just had to


(ok, back to what you were doing (oh, and my moneys on Ack-Ack))

Wurzel

[curry1]

President Roosevelt issues his approval to the China-India B-29 basing plan later to be called 'Matterhorn.' Matterhorn calls for the early sustained bombing of Japan and was the blueprint for the strategic air offensive bombing campaign. Not only would the B-29s have to be flown over the Himalayas (The Hump) but so would the air bases since there were none in China at the time.
Bring on the B-29! 

Most creative B-29 wish I have seen so far.

[Bronk]

Again, standard dueling rules nem wouldn't last one turn past the merge.

[Nemisis]

Where are the "standard dueling rules"? I wish to study them so I won't unknowingly violate one during the fight.

[Ack-Ack]

Where are the "standard dueling rules"? I wish to study them so I won't unknowingly violate one during the fight.

• If you challenge a player, they have the choice of the first round plane set.  
• The fuel will be 25% unless otherwise stated as being a handicap for a particular contestant.
• Only two contestants to a dog fight.
• Only one dog fight at a time.  
• The winner of a round has the choice of the next plane set.
• Both contestants must get a fresh plane before the next round.
• The bout winner will be best out of five rounds.
• Rounds must start Co Alt and Co E before the initial merge.  This means no going above the agreed altitude before the initial merge in order to gain more E then your opponent, but you may dive under your opponent once you are in icon range
• No Head-Ons on the initial merge.
• No rams.  
• If you get more then 2.5K from your opponent while your plane’s nose is pointed away from him, you lose that round.  If both contestants are nose away, that round is forfeit.  This includes altitude.
• Any modifications of the these rules must be noted in text upon take-off of the first round, and both contestants must agree in text before the initial merge of the first round.  This includes any fuel handicaps.

ack-ack

[lyric1]

Where are the "standard dueling rules"? I wish to study them so I won't unknowingly violate one during the fight.

Very simple if you won you must have broken one of the rules.

[Motherland]

Wurzel! Long time no see!

Oh please Motherland, been there done that, and we all know what happened - yep, you kicked my backside all over the place 

Sorry Bubi, sorta kinda just had to
Wurzel

You're too modest... I've been pushed to the edge of my seat about every time I've fought you. 

[Nemisis]

OK, and I think I'm going with my La-7 for this one, its the plane I have the most fighting expierence with, and it has good firepower.

So may I carry 75% fuel? Or do you want 50%?

[phatzo]

Nemesis some advice
Go cram 20 years of flight simming in before you dual Akak

[gpwurzel]

Wurzel! Long time no see!You're too modest... I've been pushed to the edge of my seat about every time I've fought you. 

Too long no see Bubi, always enjoy fighting ya mate, always fun.



Wurzel

[Nemisis]

I don't really care if I win. I've already admited he was most likely better than me. To think all this started because I said a lot of the EW and some of the MW planes were outclassed by LW rides.


Edit: Ack Ack, I'll let you know when I get back on so we can set a date and time for our duel.

[phatzo]

I don't really care if I win. I've already admited he was most likely better than me. To think all this started because I said a lot of the EW and some of the MW planes were outclassed by LW rides.

and its been a lot of fun

[Nemisis]

I can't say your wrong there phatzo. I'm kinda looking forward to the fight. I'm sellin' tickits  .

[gyrene81]

I don't really care if I win. I've already admited he was most likely better than me. To think all this started because I said a lot of the EW and some of the MW planes were outclassed by LW rides.


Edit: Ack Ack, I'll let you know when I get back on so we can set a date and time for our duel.

Actually it was because you called the people who fly in the EW and MW "tools" then you went about saying that the MW and EW planes aren't popular...when you get back online...look very closely at what's flying...most nights I'm on the ratio is generally 3 to 1 MW to LW and once in a while you will find an early bird in the hoard tearing up the Spixteen dweebs in a turn fight on the deck.

FYI...if you're gonna take on Ack Ack in his 38, better get on his low 6 and hope he doesn't spot you...anything else and you're dead.


Back on topic...of all the people who post stuff in the wishlist area, the number of B-29 posts since 2005 is maybe 15 and it's the same 6 or 7 people re-posting every 4 or so months...and they take turns. Some of those very same people have posted their support for other more important planes...must be one of those full moon events or something.

Hmmm... I might take the time to investigate who is supporting the B-29 in this thread and in other threads supporting other useless late war "uber allied" aircraft...could be interesting to see if their priorities are self serving or more toward the community.

Ack-ack I think you are concentrating on a small area of AH which would be one single little-used arena and scenarios (which may be fun but still a very small part of AH). The LW main arena is the arena that sees the highest use and attracts the most customers. Considering that along with the coming changes to AH as well as the appeal to young and historically minded users alike the B-29 will be a very large contributor to the pocketbooks of AH and could very well fund further development in the areas you desire.

In order to accomplish your desires for more aircraft in early war you will have to become the devils advocate and throw your hat into the 'I want the B-29' ring.

Chalange...if you call 300+ people in the FSO and 200+ in scenarios a "very small part of AH"...I'd hate to see what you consider the big part of AH. And no, the B-29 would have no impact on the pocketbook of HTC...especially if it's perked like it should be. You don't seriously think there would be sudden higher retention of "2 weekers" just because of the B-29 do you? If you do, I have a really nice piece of land in southern Louisiana I could sell you...complete with a beautiful waterfront view.

[Nemisis]

I called them tools because when I went into the arena, they all went to the otherside of the map, or loged out. I do admit MW might be different. I said they aren't as popular, and mostly about EW planes. Same for them being outclassed by LW fighters, I mostly meant the EW planes, since there are some great MW birds.