Thanks GhstDncr and Nef!

[CptA]

Thanks GD for a well planned and "Traditional" event!

That was the kind of FSO frame (and settings) that first got me hooked on AH in 2001 originally, and that keeps the Nightmares coming back and looking forward to more of the same.

While we didn't survive contact with the enemy for long, that's the risk you always take in an FSO frame, and there was nary a complaint from any of our members.

The logs aren't up yet, so I can't be sure we made it to the target within the first hour, but the suspense was killing us as we wondered if we would ever find the enemy Task Force.

Our thanks to Nef and the 412th for the well executed escort to the target...it's very gratifying to work with professionals who stay close and do everything they can to keep you alive.

<Salute>

CptA
FSO CO
Nightmares VMF-101

[daddog]

 
I have to shake my head sometimes and laugh. Some one else last night was complaining just the opposite. How it sucked and he wished we (CM's) would plan something decent for FSO. 
My squad had a good time too. Made it to target in B5N's and many actually made it back to land.

[bc21]

Any word on logs for this frame? 

[Boxboy]

I have to shake my head sometimes and laugh. Some one else last night was complaining just the opposite. How it sucked and he wished we (CM's) would plan something decent for FSO. 
My squad had a good time too. Made it to target in B5N's and many actually made it back to land.

Not sure why you think it is amazing the B5N's made it home???? They actually can out fly the P40b, our P40b's lasted about 5 sec's vs the zero's of course we got pigpiled as usual but in tests before the frame we determined that both the zero and B5N's were superior to the P-40b which doesn't seem to do anything well.

[Dichotomy]

I had one do pretty well on me.  One second he wasn't there the next second *poof*

[Shifty]

Not sure why you think it is amazing the B5N's made it home???? They actually can out fly the P40b, our P40b's lasted about 5 sec's vs the zero's of course we got pigpiled as usual but in tests before the frame we determined that both the zero and B5N's were superior to the P-40b which doesn't seem to do anything well.

You'll find something to whine about in every FSO. Below is a quote from you after flying the A6M2 and getting shot down by a P-40B in  the Too little too late FSO.

well first frame is done and I lasted about 2 minutes after the P40's showed up and pigpiled us with faster planes,  when the odds are 10 v 1 manuvering is a joke and when the bombers are 100 mph faster than your fighter well................. makes for a short day in the sandbox

As predicted this will be a "turkey shoot" for the allies.  I will look forward to my next 2 minutes in the next 2 frames and then we can move on .

There's just no making you happy is there? 

[Nefarious]

Thanks for the kind words CptA. Very nice to see great cooperation between squads in FSO.

Very exciting for the 412th as well. I survived the frame ditching off the field at A11, pilot wounded, all while being strafed!

<S>

[modeus]

Not sure why you think it is amazing the B5N's made it home???? They actually can out fly the P40b, our P40b's lasted about 5 sec's vs the zero's of course we got pigpiled as usual but in tests before the frame we determined that both the zero and B5N's were superior to the P-40b which doesn't seem to do anything well.

As with many of the planes in AH you simply have to know how to apply the strengths of an aircraft to do well in it. I personally like the P-40B and think it can defeat zekes, vals, and kates... But I guess it all depends on your style of flying.

[dmdchief]

any word on when logs will get posted?  inquiring minds are in a tizzy, LOL

salute
ab8aac out

[daddog]

lol Nice Shifty.

Will check into the logs now....

[daddog]

Logs are up.

[jeffn]

Daddog,

<S>
Here is and was the "jist" of the complaint if I remember right: the force that is tasked with defense is minimal, the force that is allocated for offense is large. Both sides seam to employ this tactic on a regular basis just about every frame, we know its going to happen. Both sides know what needs to be hit and what need to be defended.

Now I know its been discussed before, and shot down, but the implementation of separate boards set up for planning and pass worded for the duration of that series would go a long way for more imersive game play. The CiC can pick and choose the best ideas through the week and like-minded player can contribute to a tactical plan and really lock down some solid orders for the frame. Not that frame 1's orders were not "solid", it would just be nice to have more player input.

Respectfully

JeffN
~II/JG-27~

[Bino]

Personally, I had a fun frame, despite a late disco.  Seems like luck has as much to do with "enjoyment" as anything else.

BTW, we had a... errrm... minor friendly fire incident (10 kills) on the deck of IJN CV 78 as the frame began.   

Not sure how that is handled, if at all, but just wanted to mention it. 

[jededii]

 

[Boxboy]

You'll find something to whine about in every FSO. Below is a quote from you after flying the A6M2 and getting shot down by a P-40B in  the Too little too late FSO.


There's just no making you happy is there?  

It's too bad Shifty that you can not tell the difference between B's and E's but then anything to kiss up will suffice I guess, I see you have changed squads, problems in VF-17 land???  BTW what part of "pigpiled" in BOTH posts didn't you understand. LOL nice reply DD wtg also.