The question came up about C.O.’s, who are in control of the fleets, manauvering them out of harms way when torps are in the water. Some felt it was fair play, other felt it was not.
Not long ago this would not have been an issue because we did not have any fleets, but when HTC brought them in, player control has always been a part of the game play. I feature I certainly enjoy. I don’t know if it is still true, but back a couple of years ago you could not control the fleets in Warbirds, but it is a feature/option we have here and one I would not deny.
Granted it makes it more difficult to sink any ships if the Frame C.O. is baby sitting them, but he can’t know if or when the attack will come, and even if he did it would be impossible to watch them all.
Many of you know Hitech’s mention of submarines in the future. You can rest assured we will use these, any and other vehicles he design’s in Aces High. When sub’s are part of the game play I would not expect a fleet of ships to run a “straight course” when fish are in the water. Nor would I expect them now.
I do feel that
only the Frame C.O.’s should be controlling the fleets. Consequently he would have to ground himself to keep an eye on all his Task Groups, with no guarantee it would help save any ships. Or he could fly and hope he does not have to turn any Task Groups when an enemy is on his “own” six. Thankfully we don’t have a rule that when under attack he has to fly straight.
Hope this answers some questions.
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CM CO daddog
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