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Offline hazed-

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« on: June 04, 2003, 01:06:56 PM »
I was watching 'combat at sea' on history channel and i was suprised again by just how few in number the squadrons were off of the carriers and i realised that our squadrons of 32 or so we have in AH could quite easily account for a full compliment of aircraft.

Could we have a system where a squadron pays in perk points for its own carrier? would it be possible to club together to pay for a carrier and the squadron who buys it can then control it and only that squad can launch off it. Perhaps it could even have a limited number of aircraft on board (say 40) and once those aircraft are used up the carrier returns automatically to port where it decomissions and gives back some perks etc depending on performance.

This would be a great thing for a saturday squadnight. Just think also if you KNOW its an AK carrier in your area? :D you could have some fantastic carrier vs carrier fights if two squads challenge each other.

Perhaps this could be a great way to use an almost 'open sea' map where there are few land masses meaning there are huge areas with various squads sailing around seeking each other out.

I just like the idea of having a ship that you can class as your own personal base.With a limited resource of airframes and which causes a squadron to be carefull not to waste their aircraft in order not to lose a whole heap of perk points. Even better if only squadron members can see the carrier on the map (obviously all can see it but not on radar) you wont have spies telling everyone where you are sailing.

I can see it might not work with too many people wanting a ship to themselves but this could be avoided by making them very expensive.Even making them so expensive that maybe 2 squadrons could only afford to pay for one. I just like the idea of encouraging a mode of play that matches the WAr for its need to conserve lives and weapons rather than an endless supply like we have now which causes most players to not care how many they lose.

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« Reply #1 on: June 04, 2003, 01:12:49 PM »
I *REALLY* like your idea hazed!

Seconded!

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« Reply #2 on: June 04, 2003, 01:32:48 PM »
excellant idea

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« Reply #3 on: June 04, 2003, 01:34:46 PM »
I kind of like the idea too, but would like the option of resupplying aircraft - the old fashioned way of ferrying in new ones.  Also, could others still land on the carrier?  Might be a nice thing for those needing a close base after damage in a furball.  Just limit them from taking off.

Just some thoughts.

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« Reply #4 on: June 04, 2003, 01:47:05 PM »
Lovvit! LOOoooOOOooovvveee itttt!

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« Reply #5 on: June 04, 2003, 02:03:40 PM »
This is such a great idea that it underscores the need to do something about the effectiveness of suicide B-17 low-alt divebombers.  I'm afraid that if we all *knew* it was, say, an AK or BK or MAW carrier that it'd get sunk in seconds by some l33t g4m3r with a vendetta and a formation of buffs.  

Unfortunately, I have no suggestions yet but I do think about it often.  All I can come up with is "make the CV a lot tougher," but I'm not sure that's the right answer.

Sorry, didn't mean to hijack the thread - it's really a great idea.  I'd love to see it in the game someday.

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« Reply #6 on: June 04, 2003, 02:14:30 PM »
Not a bad idea. Maybe even have it where you could put together a Task Force even. Get three or more carrier borne groups to move together and have huge strike operations....HMMMM.... I wonder if HT and the gang were already going down this pathway with the AH2 idea. If so I think it would be GREAT!
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« Reply #7 on: June 04, 2003, 02:22:40 PM »
Need lots of coastal and deep sea areas then, imagine a saturday night when 10 different squads take a CV out.....



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« Reply #8 on: June 04, 2003, 02:37:09 PM »
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GREAT idea
« Reply #9 on: June 04, 2003, 02:43:48 PM »
GREAT IDEA GREAT IDEA GREAT IDEA.  I especially like the one about a CV map--i posted something like that a few weeks ago on one of the other threads.

GREAT IDEA on how to manage the carriers, though.  REALLY GREAT IDEA.

(can you tell I like it?)

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« Reply #10 on: June 04, 2003, 02:52:32 PM »
That has a lot of merit for consideration, though I am not a MA player. Excellent idea IMHO...so what are the pitfalls with this? Anyone think it is a "bad" idea?
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« Reply #11 on: June 04, 2003, 03:03:53 PM »
The only downside I can see to this is the length of time it takes for a CV to actually get anywhere.......but for full on squad nights where some squads actually hang out for a few hours it could work just fine. Or allow a CV to be comissioned at any point for use, maybe that was the initial intent (I mighta missed that).

It is a pretty good idea worth some hashing out.

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« Reply #12 on: June 04, 2003, 03:12:47 PM »
Wow, a very unique and original idea. Hazed .

Although my squad numbers 2, and right now only one of us can fly at a time :D  I think for larger squads this could really perk-up interest for attending squad nights. Sure the trip to your objective would take a while, but that's where the CO has the XO log-on an hour early and start driving....:eek:

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« Reply #13 on: June 04, 2003, 03:13:57 PM »
"Sir, we have 15 carriers inbound!" ;)
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« Reply #14 on: June 04, 2003, 03:37:06 PM »
Perhaps you could build fleets from the total number of available perks to the squad. We could save our perkies all month long, and then up a fleet with multiple carriers or perhaps on carrier with lotsa extra protection (extra cruisers or destroyers). The quality of the fleet you would be able to up would be equal to how successful you are:eek: