Would this change the game dynamic? for better or worse?

[jimson]

This idea got buried in the end of another thread, so I thought I'd give it it's own to see if anyone thought it had merit.

What if we made some bases more valuable than others? ie: heavy bombers can only up from large airfields.

Might create some ferocious battles for those particular bases.

There's been a lot of complaints about noe hordes dumping bases, and moving on without even trying to defend them.

That won't stop, but maybe a flashing large airfield would then draw a hell of a lot of defenders quick, and maybe the base takers might be more compelled to defend them from counter-attack.

[gyrene81]

+1 

Personally, I've always thought the long range B-17s, B-25s and Lancs should not be available to "front line" (i.e. within 2 grid squares of an enemy base) bases...instead make them ony available to large rear bases. Could dampen the number of Lancstuka attacks since not many would want to cross a lot of grid squares at low level in a heavy bomber when they have the time to climb to higher alt.

[gyrene81]

Poop...double post...sorry.

[Lusche]

Could dampen the number of Lancstuka attacks since not many would want to cross a lot of grid squares at low level in a heavy bomber when they have the time to climb to higher alt.

And lead to a vast increase of complaints about all those 30k bombers

[gyrene81]

And lead to a vast increase of complaints about all those 30k bombers

Oh my that would be horrendous...you mean they would take the time to do something besides brag about how big their cyber testicles are?

It would give me a better hunting ground when I go buff hunting... 

[Strip]

At 30,000? They piss and moan when you go 22k in Ki-67's.......

I still laugh about the time I had to come down because I was above the poor 190's max ceiling of 36,000 feet.

He pissed and moaned for hours about that one!

Strip

[gyrene81]

Dude!    You took a bomber above 36k? That's 3 beers and a potty break...   

[BaldEagl]

I like this idea for heavy bombers. 

How about restricting heavy bombers to large airfields, medium bombers to large and medium airfields and light bombers being available everywhere?

[Knite]

I like the strategy this would add beyond just Ports being special. Problem is... if a team is getting steamrolled, how badly will this restrict their ability to bomb the attacking enemy in retaliation?

Just wondering how that dynamic would play out.

[5PointOh]

+1 

Personally, I've always thought the long range B-17s, B-25s and Lancs should not be available to "front line" (i.e. within 2 grid squares of an enemy base) bases...instead make them ony available to large rear bases. Could dampen the number of Lancstuka attacks since not many would want to cross a lot of grid squares at low level in a heavy bomber when they have the time to climb to higher alt.

I like this idea. I'm assuming you meant B-24s.  Leave the Attack planes at the front line. Perhaps have a blue frame around the airfields with heavy bombers.

[gyrene81]

I'm assuming you meant B-24s. 

LOL...good catch, didn't see that typo. B-24s for sure.

There would be a lot of whining to start out with...it would sure change some of the dynamics. I don't think bases would get steamrolled by low level heavy bombers...instead we would probably see more medium and light bombers that don't have the capacity to carry 2 ton bombs dropping hangars in one pass...probably more fighter/bomber activity...just have to wonder if there would be an increase in high alt large bomber formations making long range bomb runs to put the finishing touches on a base that's almost ready to go down.

[5PointOh]

And it might also decrease the 5k Lanc doing the Carpet Bomb shuffle across airfields!

[Spikes]

This idea has floated around the boards before and I support it.
Would you make it so just big buffs could up from large airfields? Or have the bases fluctuate when the enemy takes bases IE the new cities. Say the big buff airfield is 2 or 3 sectors in from the front, be it a small or large airfield. If the enemy takes a base closer to it, the airfield that once allows them now does not.

[Templar]

+1 for the idea  . Leave the map as it is, right now you usually have big bases mixed in with smaller bases pretty well anyway, so it will make for more strategic levels of play with the fight over front line big bases taking attention from smaller fighter bases. 

[Beefcake]

-1

As a buff pilot I do not want my play ability to be limited anymore than it already is. Making it so that I can only fly my B17s out of a certain field means I could be out of action for a night, or it means I might have to fly an hour or more just to hit an airfield. No, if you're going to restrict bombers then figthers should be restricted to certain airbases as well.