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Title: Killing a Carrier
Post by: skeeter90 on October 30, 2008, 04:53:21 PM
when an individual kills a carrier I think he should be rcognized in the chat box, this is certainly more noteworthy than shooting down two aircraft, since in essence he has destroyed an entire airbase. I hope most of you agree and will support me to get this done. :salute
Title: Re: Killing a Carrier
Post by: caldera on October 30, 2008, 05:00:23 PM
Unless you destroyed the cv single-handedly, you don't deserve text bar glory.
Title: Re: Killing a Carrier
Post by: Iron_Cross on October 30, 2008, 06:50:27 PM
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Title: Re: Killing a Carrier
Post by: weazely on October 30, 2008, 07:16:46 PM
Its not hard to kill a CV so it dont think its worth it.....
Title: Re: Killing a Carrier
Post by: Xasthur on October 30, 2008, 08:17:26 PM
That's just what we need... Even more retards Lancstuka'ing CVs to get their name in lights.
Title: Re: Killing a Carrier
Post by: Shifty on October 30, 2008, 08:23:48 PM
when an individual kills a carrier I think he should be rcognized in the chat box, this is certainly more noteworthy than shooting down two aircraft, since in essence he has destroyed an entire airbase. I hope most of you agree and will support me to get this done. :salute

Let me guess... Lancstuka pilot?
Title: Re: Killing a Carrier
Post by: Anaxogoras on October 30, 2008, 08:31:05 PM
NO! :furious  I'm tired of people sinking CV's and stopping fun furballs.  They don't need any public praise.
Title: Re: Killing a Carrier
Post by: Wyld45 on October 30, 2008, 09:38:28 PM


                 Only "True" pilots and real Vets deserve recognition.(Hm-hmm).  :salute
Title: Re: Killing a Carrier
Post by: Oleg on October 31, 2008, 03:58:51 AM
What about system message "CV xxx was sunk by Bishops/Knights/Rooks" instead? I mean, just like after field capture.
Title: Re: Killing a Carrier
Post by: thndregg on October 31, 2008, 07:25:01 AM
Okay, once again I'll brag. I'm good at level-bombing ships unless the other side presents a good defense. If no defense is present, sinking a CV is no problem.
Title: Re: Killing a Carrier
Post by: Shifty on October 31, 2008, 08:36:39 AM

                 Only "True" pilots and real Vets deserve recognition.(Hm-hmm).  :salute

Don't take the cartoon airplane world too seriously.   :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Killing a Carrier
Post by: Denholm on October 31, 2008, 09:00:09 AM
No, don't think this is a smart idea. Stick with shooting the planes chasing you.
Title: Re: Killing a Carrier
Post by: FiLtH on October 31, 2008, 10:06:33 AM
   I'd like it if bombs destroyed dar and guns, but it took torps to sink it.
Title: Re: Killing a Carrier
Post by: Gaidin on October 31, 2008, 10:18:14 AM
   I'd like it if bombs destroyed dar and guns, but it took torps to sink it.

I would be very nice if Torps, or guns from another ship where required to kill a CV
Title: Re: Killing a Carrier
Post by: Anaxogoras on October 31, 2008, 12:41:29 PM
I would be very nice if Torps, or guns from another ship where required to kill a CV


Add in bombs from the SBD, Val, Stuka.
Title: Re: Killing a Carrier
Post by: Chalenge on October 31, 2008, 02:57:37 PM
This would make it easier to hunt 'spoilers' down but sometimes 'spoiling' is called for.
Title: Re: Killing a Carrier
Post by: Babalonian on October 31, 2008, 04:22:40 PM
Since I have rarely seen anyone single-handedly take on a carrier (it's usualy a joint operation of a few pilots) I don't think it should announce their name.

However I agree that sinking a CV is a big deal, you just sunk an entire airbase, and in that light I would like to see a message similar to the other base capture messages currently displayed.  Something like "The Rooks have sank CV123".
Title: Re: Killing a Carrier
Post by: caldera on October 31, 2008, 04:31:56 PM
I once sunk a carrier with two 250 kilo bombs from a Ki-84 (and lived... somehow).   
Does that mean I deserve a WTG? I don't think so.
Title: Re: Killing a Carrier
Post by: Saxman on October 31, 2008, 05:17:45 PM
I sunk a CV with a pair of HVARs from a D-hog...
Title: Re: Killing a Carrier
Post by: Race on October 31, 2008, 05:36:53 PM
I'd like it if bombs destroyed dar and guns, but it took torps to sink it.

Why?

      The WW2 carriers in general are thin skinned and lightly armored above the waterline. I think there have been reports of bombs going clear thru the deck and nearly to her keel. Certainly bombs are fully capable of sinking a CV. The real problem lies in how they are used.

      Right now people practical park the cv off shore of any enemy base and launch massive suicide runs on any target they choose. How much you think that is going to happen if they increase the hardness? My guess would be they temper the hardness level with the likelyhood of misuse. To me carriers shouldnt be allowed within 25 MILES of land. In real life it simply never happened near enemy territory. If you kept them offshore then by all means I would support increasing the hardness. Right now its simply ridiculous to see a carrier 5 miles from shore with tanks firing HE rounds at the task force. Its times like that they DESERVE to get sunk. Keep it off shore and make it a respectable target and one that behaves (somewhat) like a carrier does. Anymore hardness under are current form is asking for the TF to take anchor at the end of the runway.

Race
Title: Re: Killing a Carrier
Post by: uptown on October 31, 2008, 05:50:09 PM
System:Uptown just bailed and shot admiral in face...CV destroyed.


i like the sound of that  :lol
Title: Re: Killing a Carrier
Post by: AWwrgwy on November 01, 2008, 12:30:16 AM
when an individual kills a carrier I think he should be rcognized in the chat box, this is certainly more noteworthy than shooting down two aircraft, since in essence he has destroyed an entire airbase. I hope most of you agree and will support me to get this done. :salute


Yeah.  When you LAND





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Title: Re: Killing a Carrier
Post by: Saxman on November 01, 2008, 08:21:39 AM
Why?

      The WW2 carriers in general are thin skinned and lightly armored above the waterline. I think there have been reports of bombs going clear thru the deck and nearly to her keel. Certainly bombs are fully capable of sinking a CV. The real problem lies in how they are used.

      Right now people practical park the cv off shore of any enemy base and launch massive suicide runs on any target they choose. How much you think that is going to happen if they increase the hardness? My guess would be they temper the hardness level with the likelyhood of misuse. To me carriers shouldnt be allowed within 25 MILES of land. In real life it simply never happened near enemy territory. If you kept them offshore then by all means I would support increasing the hardness. Right now its simply ridiculous to see a carrier 5 miles from shore with tanks firing HE rounds at the task force. Its times like that they DESERVE to get sunk. Keep it off shore and make it a respectable target and one that behaves (somewhat) like a carrier does. Anymore hardness under are current form is asking for the TF to take anchor at the end of the runway.

Race

Agreed.

Task forces should not be allowed within a SECTOR of an enemy field.
Title: Re: Killing a Carrier
Post by: Becinhu on November 02, 2008, 06:04:22 PM
Unless their is an actuallt CAP on the cv, a good shot is manning the 5-inchers,  or someone who knows what they are doing is steering it, CVs are just another static target. Do you realize how insanely easy it is to hit a non-turning carrier from 15k down. Also, I level-bomb normally at around 6.5-8k.  salvo all bombs...delay .15....BOOM!
Title: Re: Killing a Carrier
Post by: hubsonfire on November 02, 2008, 06:21:23 PM
Since I have rarely seen anyone single-handedly take on a carrier (it's usualy a joint operation of a few pilots) I don't think it should announce their name.

However I agree that sinking a CV is a big deal, you just sunk an entire airbase, and in that light I would like to see a message similar to the other base capture messages currently displayed.  Something like "The Rooks have sank CV123".

I disagree. A single pass with a formation of B-26s is all that is required. It may be more of a challenge for the inept, or if the fleet is well defended, but comparing it to taking out an airfield is stupid- it's the equivalent of taking out a single FH and radar.
Title: Re: Killing a Carrier
Post by: thndregg on November 02, 2008, 10:07:54 PM
Since I have rarely seen anyone single-handedly take on a carrier

I can show you how it's done.