Well, no it would be an alternative arena, the 'missions' arena. I guess it would be an alternative to the 3 or 4 nations at continuous war arena. The first group that 'initiates' the mission say for example 5 players (there's a finite period to 'sign in') defines the number of enemy players that will participate. This number (enemy) would be called upon from the logged on players in other arenas (both groups could be actually) A call for participants in so and so mission due to close in so and so minutes could be announced. Another possibility is to be asked when you first log in if you would like to participate in a mission, the options being offered therein. it seems the only way to be able to fly a hurricane I, for example, in an interesting context. Moreover this provides the developers an elegant context to introduce different aircraft an thus keep the interest level high (mine would be at least!) Immagine being able to pick from the 'missions of the day', two for example, east front or pacific (early). Let's say one chooses Pacific (I would choose EF, but to vary...) We have a choice of escort (Oscar, ect) or bomber (Val, Betty, ect ect)The first person will choose the principle aircraft for each role. If no one picks the other role, the computer will fly it. The enemy will be allowed a number of oponents that correspond to the opposing side in a balanced way. Each mission could last 5 to 20 minutes if not more. When it's over (or you die) you can go to the general arena, or join another mission. Again, imagine the posibilities. Winter war: flying a Fokker DXXI Vs. A force of I-16's and I-153's or Tu-2's! Too cool to pas that up, eh? With varying terrain, snow, dessert, steppe, Ocean, ect ect. I think it would be a VERY different and extremely fun.
