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General Forums => Aces High General Discussion => Topic started by: Saintaw on January 03, 2001, 11:28:00 AM
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Just an idea that could maybe get us to fly bombers in formation instead of "Solo flights".
I know Pyro doesn't want to take the "Magic Nordern" out, so, what I'd propose would be do Diminuish(sp? = reduce) the ZOOM capability.
Maybe, reflect the Gunsight technology of Each Buff with a different Zoom ?
what do you think ?
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[This message has been edited by Saintaw (edited 01-03-2001).]
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That sounds good to me.
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how about..I dunno...maby make it where the bombs are actually affected by drift/dispersion and the basic laws of physics....
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I like it the way it is. Why discourage solo bombing missions? I know it may not be historically accurate, but neither is field capture the way it is...but since this is a flight sim, I think the current field capture scheme and bombing accuracy fits.
Now, I don't have the huge problem with stratobuffs that some people do, but limiting the zoom capability for bombers, based on their service ceiling might be a decent idea. I can currently go up to 20k in any bomber, and take out any target at any field with 100% accuracy, if not damn near that. When I was a stupid newbie (instead of a stupid oldie), I didnt' RTFM and consequently had no idea there was a zoom. As a direct result my hangar bombing was at about 60% and there was no way I could see, much less take out ack. If ya limited the zoom, it could make bombing a little harder, but still have 100% accuracy at reasonable altitudes, and add some real difficulty as you soared into the stratosphere (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif)
In any case, realistic or no, I think the way the bombers work now is just fine. If you spend the time to take up a bomber, risk meeting NMEs on the way, you deserve to be able to drop your eggs on target. But, I can see the argument to punish the guys who like to soar high in the stratosphere tho'.
SOB
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SOB, I just miss Big B17 formations with P51 escorts like we had back in beta, that's it (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif)
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hehe...can't argue with that. The one time I flew into a formation of about 10 B17s flying at 20k, was definitely an experience to be had. After pissing my pants, I dove my figher in to try and do some damage & was promptly shot out of the sky! (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif)