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General Forums => Aces High General Discussion => Topic started by: Tyrannis on April 15, 2011, 04:11:19 PM
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hey guys, for the past week ive been a little burned out with bombing/fighters. so i started just making resupply runs in the c47/m3. and i actually didnt mind it. it was kind of fun doing it in a relaxing way. and it got me to thinking...
with the new c47 and m3 about to come out, would anyone be interested in a squad with the main purpose of flying supply runs or making gv/field drops in m3s, etc? like, a field is half down, needs resupplied fast, someone asks the resupply squad to resupply the field. or a massive gv battle is going on, the gv'ers could ask to be resupplied by the squad.or, sometimes you have to drop a whole field to take it, just have the resupply squad sup the field to get it back on its feet faster.
its still a working idea, i personally think it would be fun. but i'd like to get some input from the community before i actually go any further with the idea. :salute
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I know they had squads like that in Fighter Ace. I'm not sure how it'd go over in AH.
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not a bad idea overall, but i think you will have trouble getting a bunch of guys to join. Your best bet is to have guys,like yourself, who are bored that day, and want a bit of a change, jump into a resup mission. name the squad you want to create something people would recognize. something like 1st resupply battalion, after awhile people will get to know you and what the primary goal is.
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You have a bright career ahead of you with UPS.
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You have a bright career ahead of you with UPS.
You see Tyrannis, I see logistics. :D
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Tyrannis. If you are having fun doing this, then just do it. Asking this group will likely generate caustic replies that may be discouraging. I suggest you just go for it, if it works people will remember and ask for your help and maybe some will join your squad.
Go for it dude :salute
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I don't know if you'll find any eager recruits but you never know. I know all the base-taking squads would be thrilled to have a dozen or so dudes on call for resupps and goons though.
Go for it dude.
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The 68'ers used to do this and my squad (77th FS "Gamblers") do it as well, but not as #1 priority.
If 3-4 guys hauling butt in M3's keep making runs it doesn't take long to get a base back up--at least as much as sup' runs can.
It's worthwhile to get damaged bases back up. Makes the attackers efforts look like a waste of time.
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Hitech was looking at possibly changing the number of runs to resupply objects it would take to make the efforts of those destroying the objects with bombers more equitable. I may get a arse stompin here from Hitech if my gist of his conversation in a strat resupply thread is wrong.
It's always up to the individual player to find fun in this game. You might want to see if Hitech is willing to clarify that he is thinking about changing the amount of effort it will take to resupply objects in the future. I would hate to see this idea broken on the rock of the coad.
Another advertised duty might be always available to run troops for anyone anywhere. There is an art to surprising the enemy with the NOE direction you didn't come from. The unsung heros of WW2 were the unarmed cargo and troop pilots who made everything possible.
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I'm sure a few relatively new "pilots" would be interested.
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I think you should... Then charge people to resupply. Set up a paypal account and the proceeds can be shared amongst your squad... = )
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You could probably get a small group of interceptors interested in escorting you.
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I'm sure a few relatively new "pilots" would be interested.
Not just new pilots. I for one enjoy resuping a base and making all the fire go out in a couple min after some suicide porker gets done ramming his plane into the ground. It also can be quite rewarding to run supplies to friendly tanks when they are in a good GV fight and you often even get a thanks from the tankers for the effort.
Though I do this on my own and prefer the freedom to change my squad name at will. :P
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Not just new pilots. I for one enjoy resuping a base and making all the fire go out in a couple min after some suicide porker gets done ramming his plane into the ground. It also can be quite rewarding to run supplies to friendly tanks when they are in a good GV fight and you often even get a thanks from the tankers for the effort.
Though I do this on my own and prefer the freedom to change my squad name at will. :P
This. i have a fond AH memory of a couple TT's ago, was a massive bish vs rook gv battle going on, our gv'ers were begging for someone to resup. so i flew a c47 over and air-dropped them the 10 gv supps.did it 2 more times. i think i got like 8 thank-you pm's by the time i was done.
sure, dropping off supps isent as glamorous as getting your name in bright lights in the chat box, but it has its own little rewards.
I think you should... Then charge people to resupply. Set up a paypal account and the proceeds can be shared amongst your squad... = )
i like this idea :t
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Not just new pilots. I for one enjoy resuping a base and making all the fire go out in a couple min after some suicide porker gets done ramming his plane into the ground. It also can be quite rewarding to run supplies to friendly tanks when they are in a good GV fight and you often even get a thanks from the tankers for the effort.
Though I do this on my own and prefer the freedom to change my squad name at will. :P
I understand it can be fun from time to time. But how many of us would actually dedicate all our time in AH to resupplying bases and GVs? I do it a few times a month, but I just can't see myself resupplying for hours.
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I understand it can be fun from time to time. But how many of us would actually dedicate all our time in AH to resupplying bases and GVs? I do it a few times a month, but I just can't see myself resupplying for hours.
i dont mean it would be the ONLY thing we'd do, it would just be like the main purpose of the squad. like fighter squadrons main purpose is to shoot down other planes. bomber squadrons is to bomb. a resups squad would be to resup bases.
doesnt mean we wouldnt do other things. just like you'll see some of the 91st and other bomber boys in fighters, and vice versa.
:salute
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not a bad idea overall, but i think you will have trouble getting a bunch of guys to join. Your best bet is to have guys,like yourself, who are bored that day, and want a bit of a change, jump into a resup mission. name the squad you want to create something people would recognize. something like 1st resupply battalion, after awhile people will get to know you and what the primary goal is.
I would suggest as/if you get one or two commited people for this, you make them your XO and FO of an 'unofficial' squad. When anyone of you is online in an arena you can kickoff one of three standard missions for either aerial, ground supply and combined re-supply of either a base or vehicles in the field. You could also be on call to support a base capture with troops. Just annouce when you kick off that particular mission and go for your first task. People can stay associated in the mission and they can join, stay and leave as they wish.
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Hitech was looking at possibly changing the number of runs to resupply objects it would take to make the efforts of those destroying the objects with bombers more equitable. I may get a arse stompin here from Hitech if my gist of his conversation in a strat resupply thread is wrong.
It's always up to the individual player to find fun in this game. You might want to see if Hitech is willing to clarify that he is thinking about changing the amount of effort it will take to resupply objects in the future. I would hate to see this idea broken on the rock of the coad.
Another advertised duty might be always available to run troops for anyone anywhere. There is an art to surprising the enemy with the NOE direction you didn't come from. The unsung heros of WW2 were the unarmed cargo and troop pilots who made everything possible.
Those unsung heros that kept the advance in Europe going when the supply lines were stretched from Normandy to the front in Belgium and Holland before the Lowland ports were freed and openned for Allied shipping was called the Red Ball Express. I think a catchy name for such a supply oriented group.
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Out of boredom wanting bomber perks, I used to run sups to bases to bring back troops, ammo, etc. There was a group that did this quite often, cant remember who they were though. They were a fun bunch that made the time during trips go by pretty fast
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i dont mean it would be the ONLY thing we'd do, it would just be like the main purpose of the squad. like fighter squadrons main purpose is to shoot down other planes. bomber squadrons is to bomb. a resups squad would be to resup bases.
doesnt mean we wouldnt do other things. just like you'll see some of the 91st and other bomber boys in fighters, and vice versa.
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Right I understand. I don't think you'll be able to find a many experienced guys that would be willing to dedicate most of their AH time resupplying . Plus you would want someone who can fight to mainly fight, otherwise it would be a waist of their skill.
As it is much easier to fly cargo than maintain air superiority for example I believe most of the guys that would be interested would be relatively new.
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My squaddie Zester did this in FA...He was looking for something along these lines when he came over but as we know did not find this to be a want or need...He is though, ready and willing to run sups and drunks anywhere...this could be a go for him.
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as soon as we get A2A re-fueling, I will be willing to employ your services for 250 fighter perks a week to:
A) refuel my plane
B) drive an M3 with supps next to my GV whenever I decide to slum it on the ground.
C) possible tow truck for those unfortunate occasions ending up short of concrete.
D) BE MY GUNNER!
If the service works well and I am happy with it, I may be looking at a wider contract for the rest of my squad and give you a rise.
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decent idea tyrannis...too bad you don't fly knits. :D not sure how many are actually willing to give up the furball to run supplies or drunks for the war heroes but, ya never know on any given night.
As it is much easier to fly cargo than maintain air superiority for example I believe most of the guys that would be interested would be relatively new.
:headscratch: not so sure about that...maybe running resupply after a base capture and all cons have been cleared from the airspace but in general surviving long enough to make the drop is low.