WWI Arena Attractions

[Chilli]

Tusk,

I discovered a utility called GunCam, and have used it in the place of Fraps in most of my recent films.  There is a very good tutorial on films and two things I learned there make a huge difference.  First, capture your film at half speed.  It makes for a smoother film when sped up.  Second, learn how to use the AhFilm camera shots to make short clips around 10 seconds long to be edited together.

[Ghosth]

FYI I think if a Camel met a DR1 at 15k or more I suspect the tables would be turned from what happens down low.

Totally different birds at attitude.

I guess thats partly why I'd love to see a 15k zep cruise across the map every so often. You'd get a few hunters, and you'd get a few hunting the hunters.

[SCTusk]

Tusk,

I discovered a utility called GunCam, and have used it in the place of Fraps in most of my recent films.  There is a very good tutorial on films and two things I learned there make a huge difference.  First, capture your film at half speed.  It makes for a smoother film when sped up.  Second, learn how to use the AhFilm camera shots to make short clips around 10 seconds long to be edited together.

Thanks Chilli, I'll look up the utility and try those tips  You can look forward to some awesome Camel crash vids 

FYI I think if a Camel met a DR1 at 15k or more I suspect the tables would be turned from what happens down low.

Totally different birds at attitude.

I haven't had the opportunity to try it Ghosth, but I would have expected the Camel to perform poorly above 12k vs the Dr1 as per the RW Camel. The SE5a was used as a 'high altitude' scout while the Camel was relegated to low level scouting and troop support (it could carry 4 x 20 pound bombs). Not sure if AH models this though, I just presumed it would.

[phatzo]

The DR1 and the Camel to a lesser extent were also the main combatants in Dawn of Aces but a few of us gravitated towards the SE5a for its totally different fighting style. It definately added a bit of diversity.

[SCTusk]

Just as a point of interest, RoF is about to add the Handley Page 0400 bomber to their stable. Some info and a video of it linked below:

http://riseofflight.com/Blogs/post/2010/11/18/Pre-Order-Handley-Page-O400.aspx

[CptTrips]

Just as a point of interest, RoF is about to add the Handley Page 0400 bomber to their stable. Some info and a video of it linked below:

http://riseofflight.com/Blogs/post/2010/11/18/Pre-Order-Handley-Page-O400.aspx

Sweet. 

Bombers heading to a target that matters. 
Escorts protecting the bombers because it matter they get to thier target that matters.
Enemy fighters scrambling to intercept the bombers and prevent them from getting to their target because it matters.
Interaction.  Variety. Drama.  The intesity of complex, interacting, opposing missions.

i.e. Goal-Oriented-Combat.

Or furball-only, one plane,  mindless moshpit.

Which is preferable?

Regards,
Wab