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Special Events Forums => Scenario General => Topic started by: Fencer51 on March 06, 2011, 12:34:17 AM
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In this Aces High Scenario, the RAF, RAAF, USAAF and AVG forces are defending Burma from the Japanese horde which is conquering all before them. Flying Hurricane Mk I's, P-40B's, P-40E's, and Brewster Buffalos with little support and no reinforcements in sight they try to maintain air superiority over the vital port of Rangoon. Rangoon is the vital link in the supply chain to the Chinese forces fighting the Japanese.
The IJAAF (flying Ki-43s (A6M2's), Ki-44s (A6M5b's), G4M1 Bettys, and Dinahs (Bf-110C's)) have taken bases in Siam and are setting up for a bombing offensive against the vital port.
Pilots get two lives in aircraft and unlimited lives as gunners. There will be four frames , each lasting 3 hours. Start time will be 3:30pm Eastern US Time on Saturdays.
This is a remake of the classic "Rangoon 42" scenario with a few changes as we have different planes available now.
Schedule for this Scenario is as follows:
March
20 Full Scenario Design Posted
27 Scenario Registration Opens
April
30 Coordination Frame
May
14 Frame 1
21 Frame 2
29 Memorial Day Weekend Off
June
4 Frame 3
11 Frame 4
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Look forward, about time I get out of Germany.
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I am in... :aok
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Other than the fact that the Japanese have to have too many plane substitutions, this one looks great. Really wish we had the planes to run this one the right way.
I will be there, sake in hand, and ready to defend the Japanese empire. :cheers:
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Well as much as the current plane substitutions are regretful, its overall better than the original runs in that we are not using Spit Is, A-20s, SBD-5s and F4Fs on the Allied side.
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Other than the fact that the Japanese have to have too many plane substitutions, this one looks great. Really wish we had the planes to run this one the right way.
I will be there, sake in hand, and ready to defend the Japanese empire. :cheers:
Sorry boss...gonna have to put some holes in those "meatballs"... :neener:
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This is also the first scenario featuring the Betty and the Brewster.
Looking forward to it! :aok
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Ki-43s and Ki-44s had light MG loadouts and the Ki49 wasn't as impressive as our in-game 110C. The Brewster couldn't really out turn zekes like ours can.
I know you've made the best choices possible, but I still dislike how it's almost all substitutions.
At least we have the one major improvement now: The G4M1 type 11. That really does change things.
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I wouldn't mind doing the scenario, but I start to get busy in the spring which will take me offline. I might walk on, but I just can't stomach putting 5 more Saturdays on hold (particularly at 3pm) now that the weather is getting nicer.
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3:30 start time :(
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i'm in, i will be able to commit myself to all five frames this time, hopefully i can GL a P-40 group
:salute
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Looks like I might be flying some Baking Betty's then. :)
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I'm in! We'll crush the invading japanese Imperial forces!
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Wildcat, I will fly with ya again.
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Rangoon = greatest atmosphere for possible huge furball that scenarios have to offer
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Wildcat, I will fly with ya again.
:salute
that would be awesome
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Will there be a progressive planeset as there is in battle of Germany?
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No. Frankly there isn't enough of a planeset to pull it off. There's also not enough time. Rangoon was a short time span early in the war. BoG spans over a year in the defense of Germany at the end of the war.
They don't really compare.
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No. Frankly there isn't enough of a planeset to pull it off. There's also not enough time. Rangoon was a short time span early in the war. BoG spans over a year in the defense of Germany at the end of the war.
They don't really compare.
cc Krusty, I saw P40Bs and P40Es, and A6M2s and 5's. Made me think that it might be similar to BoG. :salute
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my guess is that the P-40Bs will be reserve planes only, like how SBDs (as buffaloes) were used in Rangoon '42 as reserves
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Didn't the AVG fly Bs and Es in the same time frame, I'm sure that being over seas they didn't get all new planes at the same time.
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Didn't the AVG fly Bs and Es in the same time frame, I'm sure that being over seas they didn't get all new planes at the same time.
ah, that's why. the AVG flew -Bs while the USAAF flew -Es
i think...
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AVG had both.
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my guess is that the P-40Bs will be reserve planes only, like how SBDs (as buffaloes) were used in Rangoon '42 as reserves
Actually they're the heavy hitters. They are one of the more coveted rides in the Rangoon scenario (B or E). Even though they only have 2x 50cal in the nose, against A6M2s those are far better than .303s from hurr1s
EDIT: Last Rangoon I got to fly with the P-40Bs. It was a unique experience! I just wish it could have been against Betty bombers (Ju88 subs) and Ki43s at the time.
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so will the -Es be used as a limited ride then?
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They will most likely have a squadron of both.
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I am looking forward to another shoot-em-up! :)
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There were certain changes since the last Rangoon... Game code back then only displayed the first 32 or so planes (on any side) and outside of that only dots would display regardless of con distance. Also the massive lag when the axis CO inevitably ordered 100 planes to cover the bombers all in 1 sector. So many cons, so muc lag, I flew right THROUGH the formations looking for the bombers and could not spot them despite flying past them.
The game code has changed since then so hopefully it won't be so bad. But I think we need some rules changes about amassing all planes in 1 keypad.
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WOW! Getting transfered to the far eastern front. Looking forward to it :banana:
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WOW! Getting transfered to the far eastern front. Looking forward to it :banana:
took me a minute there... :lol :aok
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took me a minute there... :lol :aok
It took you 3 hours 12 minutes, and 14 seconds, to be exact! :) :bolt:
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Speaking of Rangoon, I wonder what brave souls think they have what it takes to CO a side. I've seen some quite a few potential candidates standing out in the current BOG scenario.
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I nominate Dantoo
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I nominate warbeast!
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I nominate warbeast!
:confused:
i nominate Dantoo as well (allies)
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Speaking of Rangoon, I wonder what brave souls think they have what it takes to CO a side. I've seen some quite a few potential candidates standing out in the current BOG scenario.
I nominate Cryptic... level headed and a good soul, imho.
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I'm in but my wife would kill me if I told her I was obligating this many more Saturdays. She is barely speaking to me since Frame 3 of Battle Over Germany. I may have to do the 'walkon' thing but at some point I plane on smok'n some Tomahawks...by the pack of course. :O
Boo
:salute
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I nominate any souls that have not been a CiC in a scenario to be the C.O.'s :aok
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Sub, I like your suggestion (basically because it counts me out :D)
And stop looking my way Roc, its putting me off :neener:
Wurzel
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It's not that... He just wants you.
:devil
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Allied :aok
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I'd like a crack at Allied CO( :headscratch:)
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Full writeup is being put out this Sunday correct?
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It's not that... He just wants you.
Well, Krysty is right but now that you bring it up.....
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I'll see what weekends I can commit to this. Question is, what plane would I wish to fly. :t
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Will be askin for the GL slot over my favorite plane of course the Brewster. :devil
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Full writeup is being put out this Sunday correct?
That's the plan, although I doubt it will not be 100% final due to some outside issues.
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Is the Terrain being used AHRangon09 ?
Also, Gunners. Is there spots open for designated gunners for those unable to fly?
I will be 1 armed for a greater chunk of this scenario but would love the air time :)
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W000000000T 3:30 I can play the whole thing YYYEEEEESSSS THANKYOU FENCER!
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Writeup posted.
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I would love to lead the 110C group. Axis CO, there will be a sheep in your closet ;)
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Writeup posted.
where?
ahevents.org appears to be down
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where?
ahevents.org appears to be down
http://ahevents.org/images/stories/scenarios_images/201102_RTR/rules.html
Looks like a lot of fun.
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Its up under current or next scenario on ah events only difference from the previous runnings is the city of rangoon isn't the only target and there are a few more restrictions added. It's kinda like bog with different planes and lower altitudes.
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looks like a lot of fun, hopefully i can get GL of the 16th FS :pray
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If I know I am going to walkon do I still register?
Boo
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If I know I am going to walkon do I still register?
Boo
No, but if you have a side preference get with that CO to get access to their forum if he/she will allow it.
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The LCA will be going Axis on this one. Can't pass up a chance at them lovely looking Japanese birds.
Will be requesting a GL spot for the 64th Sentai if possible. Would love to have a fighter group on this one. :cheers:
Looking forward to this one :salute
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I'm officially a mercenary on this one, unless my MA squad signs up. Then I fly wing for whomever I'm told. I have no real preference on the plane set, I guess I lean towards the Zero. I cannot make all of the hops but should be able to put in one or two. Also, I only fly fighters. I do not say that as a snob but reality. I have flown bombers only a few times in the past many, many months and completely suck at it. It you want to lose a set of Bettys really quick just go ahead and stick me in one.
I'll wait patiently but happy to go where needed.
Boo
(fer hire)
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...I don't wanna burn, but I have to fly Betties. Time to get to work mixing fuel...
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Bettys are looking pretty good to me too! I'm there!!!
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POO! 3:30? I work on Saturdays. I guess BOG is the only one I will ever be able to do.
You guys got no idea how bummed I am. BOG was the most fun I have ever had in AH.
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POO! 3:30? I work on Saturdays. I guess BOG is the only one I will ever be able to do.
You guys got no idea how bummed I am. BOG was the most fun I have ever had in AH.
phone in sick, Simple answer. you didn't expect AH addicts would actually get ahead in life did you?
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I now hate everyone of you *&^%$#@(*&^%$ that get to fly this.
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POO! 3:30? I work on Saturdays. I guess BOG is the only one I will ever be able to do.
Wanna bet? I will be happy to take your money. Stay tuned.
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Wanna bet? I will be happy to take your money. Stay tuned.
(swallows hook)
Did you just tease me with the possibility of another that I might fly in?
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Sharp hook :D
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Any date on registration or Co assignments?
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Any date on registration or Co assignments?
I have not heard from anyone regarding CO positions as of yet.
Registration opens at Noon Eastern Time next Sunday.
For the yearly schedule see this thread..
http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/index.php/topic,305126.0.html
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I'd like to throw my hat in the ring for leading one of those Betty Squadrons.
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So registration will be open before CO's are announced? Doesn't work well for those of us that want a GL position :(
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Im in to fly a Brewster!!!
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So registration will be open before CO's are announced? Doesn't work well for those of us that want a GL position :(
Request it in your registration in the space provided. Or volunteer to be CO and assign yourself to it. :)
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umm where do i register for scenarios at? just wondering. i been thinking about doing one of these scenarios.
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umm where do i register for scenarios at? just wondering. i been thinking about doing one of these scenarios.
You create an account on this site: http://ahevents.org/
and then you access registration from here once registration is open: http://ahevents.org/scenario-current-or-next.html
I hope that you do join us for this scenario -- we'd love to fly with you.
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You create an account on this site: http://ahevents.org/
and then you access registration from here once registration is open: http://ahevents.org/scenario-current-or-next.html
I hope that you do join us for this scenario -- we'd love to fly with you.
thank you. and umm what are all the historical battles that you do?
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umm where do i register for scenarios at? just wondering. i been thinking about doing one of these scenarios.
Lots of fun, you should do it. We would love to fly with you,and you will have a great time.
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thank you. and umm what are all the historical battles that you do?
This page has a list of previous scenarios (half way down the page in the "In Aces High" section, starting with "Battle Over Germany"). If you click on a scenario, it will further give a list of pictorial after-action reports available (so that you can see what the action was like):
http://electraforge.com/brooke/flightsims/scenarios/scenarios.html
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This page has a list of previous scenarios (half way down the page in the "In Aces High" section, starting with "Battle Over Germany"). If you click on a scenario, it will further give a list of pictorial after-action reports available (so that you can see what the action was like):
http://electraforge.com/brooke/flightsims/scenarios/scenarios.html
thank you. umm is BoG still going on or is RtR up now?
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thank you. umm is BoG still going on or is RtR up now?
Battle Over Germany had its last frame last Saturday.
The next scenario up is Rangoon (details to be available here: http://ahevents.org/scenario-current-or-next.html )
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thank you. umm is BoG still going on or is RtR up now?
have you been to the special events website yet?
if not, you when you get there you will notice several boxes at the top that are labeled:
home, events, event logs, events calendar, cm team
in that order.
if you put your mouse cursor over the box labeled events...you will see a drop down menu...take it from there
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Hmmm, a Japanese scenario and not directly against US Navy forces... I might actualy choose to fly a kite this time... ooooh but we get some P40s ( :x ) and Brewsters.... :bhead Gonna have to put some more thought into this one, see where my squadies end up going first maybe.
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We got 6 - 8 guys in Rolling Thunder who want to fly allied. I'm available to GL if needed or we can fly with another squad, as long as we can fly together. :salute
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Final writeup posted tomorrow.
Registration is set, but not yet enabled. Please review it and discuss amongst your buddies.
Registration will open up at Noon Eastern on Sunday.
We are still accepting applications for COs.
Please contact ROC and myself.
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Im tryin to find Info on the 483 RAAF unit but cant find anything, could I get some help please?
found that No. 67 handed off their Brews to a No. 488 squadron but this was a RNZAF unit.
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Whoops 453 Squadron RAAF.. can't read my own writing.
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cool TY sir. :salute
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Hmm, ROC you flying as a GL? Getting nostalgia, first scenario was the last run of Rangoon under the GL of ROC. :D
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Also first scenario was under roc :).
"Clear the vox clear the vox, when I say clear the vox, clear the vox" :)
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No I won't be flying, I'll be your host for the event again.
And Fudgums .. :rofl Those guys really did like to talk, about cars, work, life, anything except the bad guys that were about to hand us our butts :bhead
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The Ki-46 Dinah was a reconnaissance aircraft with 1- 7.9 gun in the rear. Huge leap to switch it with the 110c. Agree, too many substitutions.
Here's a thought HTC. Have more planes available for Scenarios only and not available in MA. Great way to test stuff and attract more people too. At the very least have skins available so people aren't flying German marked aircraft in a Japanese Scenario etc.
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Actually the plane the 110C4 is subbing for is the KI-45 "Nick".. thanks for catching that.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kawasaki_Ki-45
I increased the number of them due to the preceived uberness of the Buffalo and the fact that the one we have is not equal to what was acutally in theater.
And I personally didn't fly this the last two times it was ran due to the number of substitutions. This time it is far more accurate but we still have substitutions on the Axis side.
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yea we'll see when its about 5 on 1 for the Brews :lol :noid
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The Rangoon Write Up states the following bases are Rook:
Airfields A10, A38 and A37 will be Rook. Vehicle bases V2, V5, V22, V35, V32, V32, V34 and V25 will be Rook.
This list repeats V32...and produces the out put in following image.
Are both 23 and 33 excluded from what in essence appears to be a buffer zone?
Its unfortunate the arena setup model does not allow for warning ranges to be tuned or selected on a country by country basis..that would make this buffer zone a dead zone in terms of intelligence on both sides
(http://www.cadframers.com/ah/goon/cms/map_question1.png)
(http://www.cadframers.com/ah/goon/cms/early_warning_range.png)
edit note: added a second image...a proprietary image
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The Rangoon Write Up states the following bases are Rook:
Airfields A10, A38 and A37 will be Rook. Vehicle bases V2, V5, V22, V35, V32, V32, V34 and V25 will be Rook.
This list repeats V32...and produces the out put in following image.
Are both 23 and 33 excluded from what in essence appears to be a buffer zone?
Its unfortunate the arena setup model does not allow for warning ranges to be tuned or selected on a country by country basis..that would make this buffer zone a dead zone in terms of intelligence on both sides
(http://www.cadframers.com/ah/goon/cms/map_question1.png)
Actually there is a new version of the map in progress, its not changing significantly but its going to require some mods to the writeup, and will be included in the one I will post tomorrow which will be final.
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Registration is open. I will post the final writeup once I get confirmation on some changes to the terrain and the guys look at it one more time.
No big changes, although we did add a third bomber group for 24 slots in the G4M1.
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In
P40E woo woo
No I won't be flying, I'll be your host for the event again.
And Fudgums .. :rofl Those guys really did like to talk, about cars, work, life, anything except the bad guys that were about to hand us our butts :bhead
It was priceless, I wish I still had that film.
I was going to ask you before BOG if I bailed out over the airspawn and shot down a plane from my chute if it was allowed or not. :D
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The Rangoon Write Up states the following bases are Rook:
Airfields A10, A38 and A37 will be Rook. Vehicle bases V2, V5, V22, V35, V32, V32, V34 and V25 will be Rook.
This list repeats V32...and produces the out put in following image.
Are both 23 and 33 excluded from what in essence appears to be a buffer zone?
Its unfortunate the arena setup model does not allow for warning ranges to be tuned or selected on a country by country basis..that would make this buffer zone a dead zone in terms of intelligence on both sides
(http://www.cadframers.com/ah/goon/cms/map_question1.png)
(http://www.cadframers.com/ah/goon/cms/early_warning_range.png)
edit note: added a second image...a proprietary image
BTW if you are going to do that map, look at the ranges set for warnings in the writeup it was 4 miles bombers, 3 miles fighters. And those have shrunk some.. figure 2 miles for each plane type based upon the fact it is a jungle and visability is low unless you are on top of a mountain or bare ridgeline.
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BTW if you are going to do that map, look at the ranges set for warnings in the writeup it was 4 miles bombers, 3 miles fighters. And those have shrunk some.. figure 2 miles for each plane type based upon the fact it is a jungle and visability is low unless you are on top of a mountain or bare ridgeline.
That map has the default rings...
Here is 4 and 3 mile
(http://www.cadframers.com/ah/goon/cms/4_3_mile.png)
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Its unfortunate the arena setup model does not allow for warning ranges to be tuned or selected on a country by country basis..that would make this buffer zone a dead zone in terms of intelligence on both sides
Actually, there is an opportunity to create a dead zone in an event. The radar ranges are not tuned individually, but the base flash can be disabled individually per country so the neutral side can be effectively taken out of play as any reconnaissance tool.
But to your point as quoted, that would be a great tool to have, individual ranges and altitude options per country.
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A6M5 for me....in!! :aok
Smoooooooooookin'
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Good Luck K-KEN and Good Hunting :cheers:
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IN for the brew
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Actually, there is an opportunity to create a dead zone in an event. The radar ranges are not tuned individually, but the base flash can be disabled individually per country so the neutral side can be effectively taken out of play as any reconnaissance tool.
But to your point as quoted, that would be a great tool to have, individual ranges and altitude options per country.
WarningFlags on a country basis...that is an excellent tool...the write up (yes I know its not completed)...makes no reference to utilizing the Warning Flags...here is hoping it does...
I hope you guys kill the flash on the neutral (Rook) zone entirely...make it a dead zone...entirely dependent on scouts and intelligence reports
I agree with your comment. Ranges are not able to be modified on country by country basis...and it would be great if you could
BomberWarningRange
FighterWarningRange
BoatWarningRange
VehicleWarningRange
Same goes for SectorRange and TowerRange
Oneway
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due to the perceived uberness of the Buffalo
Personally, I don't think that it's "perceived" at all, however I am anxious to see these new planes put to use in this scenario. Maybe we can actually get the correct models someday.
:cheers:
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Any possibility of con range being 4k or 5k instead of the usual 3k? I'm finding with high res and large screen area (running 3 screens) it is very easy to lose the enemy in the weeds.
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I wanna walkon an A6M5 Zero unit. Do I get to volunteer as a semi-regular walkon? Does it help that my Grandparents spent half of WW2 in a Internment Camp in Colorado? This is for Gma and Gpa Horito,whose sons fought with valor in Vietnam. This ones for them, I've spoke my piece. :salute
Boo
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I think that the odds are good that you can fly on the Japanese side as a walkon, but if you think you'll miss just one frame, you should register.
If you think you'll play in half of it, as a walkon, you certainly can request a side and probably get it; and once you fly with one side, you would fly with it the second time as well. The CM assigning the walkons tries to accomodate preferences whenever possible.
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urgh back to getting up at 4 AM on a Sunday morning. BoG was a much better time.
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urgh back to getting up at 4 AM on a Sunday morning. BoG was a much better time.
Sorry Phatzo, but there will be more Saturday evening events in due time.
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urgh back to getting up at 4 AM on a Sunday morning. BoG was a much better time.
Really? Im pretty sure BOG was at 4AM..... :D
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I'll have to play as a walk on again - not a big deal, just not sure I can make every frame and not going to reduce someone else's opportunity for the scenario.
Wurzel
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OK, I wanna play. I cannot commit because of my work schedule. I will try to be there on time. Would someone please claim me so I will have a home when I can make it?
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OK, I wanna play. I cannot commit because of my work schedule. I will try to be there on time. Would someone please claim me so I will have a home when I can make it?
I guess that's a NO then.
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Zoney, the private forums have not opened yet, when they do you can ask your side CO if he would let you have access to the forums so you can fly as what I have hear called as a "dedicated walkon" this means that you will walkon the frames and not register, but still have access to the forums.
Assuming the role, the GL will not depend on you to be there, but will be thrilled if you can make it. There are always open slots on a side, specially towards the last frames of the scenario.
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Zoney, I don't think that will be no problem with some group taking you in as a dedicated walk on.
However, side GL's are not picked yet, and sides aren't organized yet, so there is no one right now that would have the authority to do that -- but they will soon.
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Thanks gents, <S>