Author Topic: SA and Tactics: Prime skills (Read 323 times)

Nifty · « **Reply #15 on:** October 30, 2002, 03:48:51 PM »

This is the biggest case of "well, duh" I've ever seen. It's obvious that if you engage only from a position of advantage and never let yourself get in a position of disadvantage that you will be more "successful." Whether or not that's fun or your goal is the question. It sure isn't for me. The big furballs and classic 1 v 1 or 2 v 2s (which I always seem to lose) are the draw for me.

Widewing · « **Reply #16 on:** October 30, 2002, 04:02:20 PM »

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Originally posted by Nifty
It's obvious that if you engage only from a position of advantage and never let yourself get in a position of disadvantage that you will be more "successful."

Which, if you have read any tactical treatise of WWII air combat, is the essence of it.

By the way, when flying the SBD, you are often at the tactical disadvantage. The ultimate secret of success in this case is being able to reverse circumstances. That is best experienced rather than described.

My regards,

Widewing

Voss · « **Reply #17 on:** October 30, 2002, 04:02:31 PM »

You have forgotten one of the most decisive factors in air combat situations. LUCK.

Furious · « **Reply #18 on:** October 30, 2002, 04:06:19 PM »

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Like the paste job of the DoctorYO out of context.. you shouldquit your day job and join some of these news mega-networks.. im shure after they see your paste job youll be hired for good reporting instantly.

DoctorYO

...and I cheated in my post!!!

damn, that's three.

F.

Drex · « **Reply #19 on:** October 30, 2002, 06:45:37 PM »

Luck is a cool variable.

Drex

Dead Man Flying · « **Reply #20 on:** October 30, 2002, 07:24:39 PM »

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Originally posted by Drex
Luck is a cool variable.

You need it, Suckboy.

-- Todd/Leviathn

Drex · « **Reply #21 on:** October 30, 2002, 07:41:59 PM »

xoxoxo

Drex

Dead Man Flying · « **Reply #22 on:** October 30, 2002, 08:03:24 PM »

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Originally posted by Drex
xoxoxo

Ewww... save the tongue for Fatty, dude!

-- Todd/Leviathn

Sandman · « **Reply #23 on:** October 31, 2002, 01:06:13 AM »

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Originally posted by Voss
You have forgotten one of the most decisive factors in air combat situations. LUCK.

Luck = Not finding yourself alone and at an altitude disadvantage in the same sector as Leviathn.

Urchin · « **Reply #24 on:** October 31, 2002, 01:45:57 AM »

I'd take a 109E4 against an SBD anyday...