I have been considering doing a dueling ladder in favorite rides, it is something that may happen in the future.
When the time comes for variety, I would like to see a version where the matches work like this...
- Match consists of 10 rounds.
- Each Pilot chooses his own aircraft and loadout from the fighter hangar each round
- A pilot is not allowed to repeat an aircraft, the the ten rounds will be ten different aircraft
- Neither pilot knows what the other guy is flying until first merge
- Winner is the pilot with the most wins after ten rounds
- An 11th round tie breaker is used in the event of a 5 to 5 tie
I've played duels this way numerous times in the DA over the years and find it very fun. It is also an effective way to force yourself to learn the strengths and weaknesses of the different aircraft and how they relate to an opponents strengths and weaknesses.