The HE 162 VolksJager

[BnZs]

Lol, you really think any of that would increase furballs? Have we been playing the same game?

I have been playing the game "Aces High II". Despite complaints to the contrary, fights exist whenever the population is large enough to support them. I have yet to see 262s "ruin" any furball, mostly they are a semi-non factor. I have seen many cases where an individual or several from one side ended a furball essentially "griefed" all the people who want to fight on BOTH sides by taking out the FHs or CV with bombers. More 262s in the air could substantially reduce the chances of doing this successfully.

[BnZs]

Really buffs need something important to do in the game besides toolshed. That would help a lot.

I'll help.

The "etiquette" is subjective. People who play need to realize that this is a realistic game and that, much like chess, it doesn't exactly fit everyone's idea of fairness. Consider, for example, the fact that I'm a renaissance man and Zack is an hydrocephalic (kidding, Zack, you know I'm a flamer for you). Is that fair?No. You kill the enemy utilizing every advantage at your disposal. That IS the game. Also note: anyone who flies a ki-61 is well used to playing with themselves- GUARANTEED.

As for the laser ack:

The "right thing" to do, given tha strategic market position of the game as the most realistic/highest fidelity is to model the platform stability as accurately as possible. If that causes a game imbalance (eg, nobody wants to fly bombers any more because they can't enjoy unrealistic laser accuracy)you address that game imbalance by other means (eg, incentives) rather than by cutting the branch on which the game stands (realism).

This last point brings me to my favorite new evasive: the porpoise. If it is unsustainable for a human pilot, then that limit needs to be built into the game. Consider, for example, that we've got a built in red-out/black-out.

 

[BnZs]

Anyway, back to the HE-162. Looks neat. A lighter wingloading than some prop planes. The two 20mm would be to the advantage of most pilots. Lack of a rear view and range would seem to be it's downfall. Maybe the fuel burn could hard-coded like that of the Me-163?

[Butcher]

If people continue to whine the 262 is only a bnz or picking aircraft, have never actually seen someone dogfight in one.

I know a few pilots that would agree, including one who lost an F4u-4 trying to dogfight my 262. Not saying Its a good idea, but when you know there are no planes coming in over 10k, an Me-262 can do a very nice job furballing at 375+.

[PJ_Godzilla]

If people continue to whine the 262 is only a bnz or picking aircraft, have never actually seen someone dogfight in one.

I know a few pilots that would agree, including one who lost an F4u-4 trying to dogfight my 262. Not saying Its a good idea, but when you know there are no planes coming in over 10k, an Me-262 can do a very nice job furballing at 375+.

Somebody must be paying attention to that crazy older gent and his energy-maneuverability diagrams.