Who didn't vote for B29

[Yossarian]

Since it's obvious that no consensus will be reached regarding heavy bombers, how about we all just get along and vote for the A-26 instead?

[DEECONX]

Since it's obvious that no consensus will be reached regarding heavy bombers, how about we all just get along and vote for the A-26 instead?

That sounds great! 

[Belial]

Voted for b-29<<<<cause you didnt put the panther on the list

[TOMCAT21]

meeeee...voted for A-26

[Plawranc]

"Who didn't vote for B29?"

...those who shave?

HEY, I voted Beau..............

but then cause it was gone I voted B-29 

[Guppy35]

But but but but Jayhawk my bombing brother, don't you understand? The B29 would horribly unbalance the arena! I mean most planes wouldn't be able to catch it way up there in space where ALL buff pilots fly and fighter pilots NEVER venture. It would be used to close the bases on an entire front because buff pilots only live to hinder the humble and honorable fighter pilot. It's fast and has lots of pointy sticks coming out of the rear which means the humble fighter pilot cannot get cheap kills of it. It's big and would require a lot of time to make, and that time could be used to add in a P51H or a new P38, how about another Spitfire or 109. You know something we really need!

So what will a B29 add to the game that it doesn't already have?  How will it enhance game play?

As one who wanted the Beaufighter, I can say that with it's different configurations it could be used any number of ways in the MA from just fighter mode, to torpedoes, to rockets to bombs.   Scenario and FSO use would cover 1940-45 ETO, MTO, CBI and PTO which means a lot of different possibilities.  The 29 fills one basic scenario use.  Long range to Japan.

The He111 guys can at least point to B of B, Eastern Front, MTO use for that bird too.  410 covers at least a couple different roles.  The Ki-43 fills a huge whole from 40-45 in the Japanese plane set and would be a perfect compliment to the Betty and would see much scenario use.  The Russian birds cover more ground too.

The two birds that offer the least overall use outside of the MA, naturally seem to be the ones that folks want, the 29 and the A26.

[Jayhawk]

So what will a B29 add to the game that it doesn't already have?  How will it enhance game play?

As one who wanted the Beaufighter, I can say that with it's different configurations it could be used any number of ways in the MA from just fighter mode, to torpedoes, to rockets to bombs.   Scenario and FSO use would cover 1940-45 ETO, MTO, CBI and PTO which means a lot of different possibilities.  The 29 fills one basic scenario use.  Long range to Japan.

The He111 guys can at least point to B of B, Eastern Front, MTO use for that bird too.  410 covers at least a couple different roles.  The Ki-43 fills a huge whole from 40-45 in the Japanese plane set and would be a perfect compliment to the Betty and would see much scenario use.  The Russian birds cover more ground too.

The two birds that offer the least overall use outside of the MA, naturally seem to be the ones that folks want, the 29 and the A26.

Well, when a majority of people play solely in the MA... it kind of makes sense.

[Guppy35]

Well, when a majority of people play solely in the MA... it kind of makes sense.

You didn't answer the question

And just to clarify, I'm not against bombers.  I'd much rather the time went into adding an earlier version of the 17, either E or F, preferably F, possibly another Brit bomber or one of the LW mediums like the 111, or even Do-17.

Wouldn't you rather see a flight of 91st BG B17F and G, circa 1944 escorted by 51Bs and Ds, 47D11 and 25, and P38Js? 

[Wmaker]

The Russian birds cover more ground too.

A "slight" understatement.

[Larry]

So what will a B29 add to the game that it doesn't already have?

A 9th U.S. bomber.

[Lusche]

So what will a B29 add to the game that it doesn't already have?  

Another iconic bird of WW2 that has been wished by many players for years.

How will it enhance game play?

Hm. I think it may enhance gameplay for those who like to fly bombers, and also for those that like the challenge to intercept such a difficult target.
Every plane that is added to AH hangar is enhancing gameplay by giving more options. Some more, some less.

And just to clarify, I'm not against bombers.  I'd much rather the time went into adding an earlier version of the 17, either E or F, preferably F, possibly another Brit bomber or one of the LW mediums like the 111, or even Do-17.

I for one don't think gameplay is enhanced that much by adding another German early war bomber, before giving German Iron squads & players something more usable for the place 90% of the action does happen

[Guppy35]

That's tap dancing Lusche

OK so it's an He177 or even a Condor.  It would still make more sense overall then the 29 in my opinion.

[Lusche]

That's tap dancing Lusche

OK so it's an He177 or even a Condor.  It would still make more sense overall then the 29 in my opinion.

Replace Condor with a 217 or 188... we're talking about bombers  

Yes, that would maybe make more sense for you and me, or for everyone trying to see it from (very?) high ground, for the "greater good" of the game.

But that's not what we should expect from a poll, or why a poll is being taken in the first place. It's simply a question "what would YOU like to have". It's like sitting on Santa Clause' lap. It happens just once every few years, and it's ok to be egoistic.

Balanced decisions about (of? on? my English grammar fails me) plane additions are Pyros/HiTechs domain.

[Jayhawk]

As always, very well said Lusche.

It's a difference between what the game needs (subjective term ultimately determined by HiTech) and what the players want.  HTC has long stood by the belief that he shouldn't take player's wants into consideration for the game's needs.  Every once in a while though, we get a chance to choose a want, and I'm taking advantage of it.

Even if the B-29 doesn't get selected, I'm thrilled it's being considered, it breaks a long chain of HTC silence on the subject.

[Reschke]

Didn't vote for it and voted for the Me-410...hopefully it comes into life in the next couple of years. Wish the Japanese rides would have made it farther along.