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Title: War Storm! A new strategic AvA game
Post by: Nr_RaVeN on May 31, 2011, 05:16:35 AM
War Storm! A new strategic AvA game  

(http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff457/avacmstaff/WSSERIES.png)

This will be a rolling map campaign that begins Friday June 3rd and runs through Thursday June 16Th.

Players will determine when the setup changes by winning the battle.

Victory won't be based on field capture, but on a combination of strategic targets destroyed and number of enemies killed.

Field capture will be possible and can be done to gain strategic position from which to launch attacks on enemy strats, but will not in itself, be a factor in victory.

All five of the enemies factories, Refinery, Ammo, Radar, Training and AAA, must be down to 20% or less and the prevailing country must have a higher number of kills for victory to be achieved.

You can check the factory status of all countries by right clicking on the map and on war status or any base status.

(http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff457/avacmstaff/factories.jpg)


Objectives will be tallied nightly and if one country has met both criteria, the battle will be won and a new set up will be loaded the next morning.

The arena will be open 24/7 for dogfighting but the target objectives will be disabled during the overnight hours and re-enabled each day for primetime play.

Objectives are subject to adjustment as we see how the scenario plays.

The beginning set up will be Adler Krieg on the twinrivr terrain.

Germany/Luftwaffe Bishops.
Aircraft
BF-109F
FW-190A5
BF-110C4
JU-88
JU87
C-47 – JU52 sub

Vehicles:
Panzer MK IV
Sdkfz-251
Ostwind



USA/USAAF Knights.

Aircraft:
P-38G
P-39D
P-40E
B-25C
C-47 
Vehicles:
M4A3/75
M3
M16
Jeep
Title: Re: War Storm! A new strategic AvA game
Post by: fudgums on May 31, 2011, 05:17:44 AM
Wooo
Title: Re: War Storm! A new strategic AvA game
Post by: bacon8tr on May 31, 2011, 07:52:55 AM
This just renewed my interest in the AVA.  I will be there.  :salute
Title: Re: War Storm! A new strategic AvA game
Post by: tmetal on May 31, 2011, 08:56:15 AM
Finally a real purpose to my Ju87 sorties. I will definatly stop in once or twice during that week.  :aok
Title: Re: War Storm! A new strategic AvA game
Post by: DERK13 on May 31, 2011, 10:17:47 AM
hell yea im in!
Title: Re: War Storm! A new strategic AvA game
Post by: DOUG on May 31, 2011, 10:27:09 AM
Very cool, allies dont stand a chance with that hardware match-up  :devil    109f  please :x
elfy
Title: Re: War Storm! A new strategic AvA game
Post by: jimson on May 31, 2011, 10:39:45 AM
Very cool, allies dont stand a chance with that hardware match-up  :devil    109f  please :x
elfy

We may adjust it a little.
Title: Re: War Storm! A new strategic AvA game
Post by: Delirium on May 31, 2011, 10:47:14 AM
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No thanks, I don't like flying like Ray Charles.. at least not anymore than I normally do.  :devil
Title: Re: War Storm! A new strategic AvA game
Post by: Hopper on May 31, 2011, 11:03:26 AM
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No thanks, I don't like flying like Ray Charles.. at least not anymore than I normally do.  :devil

I think it has helped me with my SA and teamwork.
Title: Re: War Storm! A new strategic AvA game
Post by: Oldman731 on May 31, 2011, 11:06:47 AM
No thanks, I don't like flying like Ray Charles.. at least not anymore than I normally do. 


That's fine, we recognize it isn't for everyone!

- oldman
Title: Re: War Storm! A new strategic AvA game
Post by: tmetal on May 31, 2011, 11:23:17 AM
Quick question Raven, will the factories regenerate after a time period like they do in the MA's or will the damage done be permanent until the map change?
Title: Re: War Storm! A new strategic AvA game
Post by: jimson on May 31, 2011, 11:33:04 AM
Quick question Raven, will the factories regenerate after a time period like they do in the MA's or will the damage done be permanent until the map change?

The plan is to set the downtime to max so they don't regenerate.

A lot will depend on how it all plays out. We hope that by having the factories in play only during primetime hours there will be enough people wanting to defend against juicy bombers and jabos that the battle can keep going for at least a couple of days.
Title: Re: War Storm! A new strategic AvA game
Post by: tmetal on May 31, 2011, 02:59:45 PM
Thanks Jimson. Sence this is similar to an idea I had suggested I think it is an awsome set up (a little biased  :D), hopefully others will too.
Title: Re: War Storm! A new strategic AvA game
Post by: Delirium on May 31, 2011, 06:53:03 PM
Apologies to the AvA team for my small joke, not only was it a joke about the settings, but it was also a joke at myself for my lack of SA. I didn't mean to offend anyone...

Too bad not everyone on the AvA team can take a joke.

Title: Re: War Storm! A new strategic AvA game
Post by: jimson on May 31, 2011, 07:13:08 PM
We think this might be a fun way to get a strategic game going in AvA, while having something a little different from MA as far as base capture not being the central element.

By taking the stats from the AH score page at the beginning of the set up we can get a base kills number by plane model, separate them into Axis and Allied categories and then at any time, parse out the kill numbers during the set up.

We will have to exclude the ones that aren't country specific, field guns, chutes etc.
Title: Re: War Storm! A new strategic AvA game
Post by: Raphael on May 31, 2011, 07:26:09 PM
ohhh sounds really cool. ill be there.
Title: Re: War Storm! A new strategic AvA game
Post by: CAP1 on May 31, 2011, 10:34:07 PM
Apologies to the AvA team for my small joke, not only was it a joke about the settings, but it was also a joke at myself for my lack of SA. I didn't mean to offend anyone...

Too bad not everyone on the AvA team can take a joke.


somehow, i think you don't give yourself nearly enough credit sir.  :aok
Title: Re: War Storm! A new strategic AvA game
Post by: Shuffler on June 01, 2011, 11:28:20 AM
Apologies to the AvA team for my small joke, not only was it a joke about the settings, but it was also a joke at myself for my lack of SA. I didn't mean to offend anyone...

Too bad not everyone on the AvA team can take a joke.



I would totally be offended..... but I can't see it. :P
Title: Re: War Storm! A new strategic AvA game
Post by: captain1ma on June 01, 2011, 05:39:35 PM
The AVA is a different Arena. the setups are different, the tactics are different, the pilots are different. Some more different then others!  :D
Not everyone is going to like flying in the AVA and are not afraid to tell you so and why. the only real way to decide is to try it yourself.

Some of the AVA staff are trying a war-like setup with map rotation. Its something you can come in a give a try.......or not. otherwise its up to you to make your own fun. we've tried to make it a little more immersive in the AVA. while its not for everyone, its a good time for most. All i can say, is give it a try. worst case scenario, you wont like it, and the MA's are always there for you.
Title: Re: War Storm! A new strategic AvA game
Post by: CAP1 on June 01, 2011, 07:48:36 PM
, the pilots are different. Some more different then others!  :D
 

 what jaeger1 is "accidentally" leaving out, is just HOW different some of the pilots are.

 lets just say there's some luftwienies that like Marlena Dietrich, and leather leiderhosen a little tooooo much.  :noid :noid :bolt:
Title: Re: War Storm! A new strategic AvA game
Post by: dedalos on June 02, 2011, 08:26:53 AM

That's fine, we recognize it isn't for everyone!

- oldman

It is almost for no-one  :lol 
Title: Re: War Storm! A new strategic AvA game
Post by: Nr_RaVeN on June 02, 2011, 09:33:23 AM
Per jimsons set up....The B-25 will be replaced by the A-20G, also the Spit MKV will be added.


Title: Re: War Storm! A new strategic AvA game
Post by: dedalos on June 02, 2011, 09:43:23 AM
The AVA is a different Arena. the setups are different

totally agree

Quote
the tactics are different, the pilots are different. Some more different then others!  :D

Totally disagree.  It is the same guys that play in the MA using the same tactics.  I don't change my self or my tactics just because I logged in an arena with a different name and I think no one else does.  People I meet in the AvA fly the same way they fly in the MA.
Title: Re: War Storm! A new strategic AvA game
Post by: captain1ma on June 03, 2011, 09:22:47 AM
and then theres dedalos!................... :D
Title: Re: War Storm! A new strategic AvA game
Post by: Butcher on June 03, 2011, 10:42:06 AM
Does AVA ever have more then 20 players? been noticing it empty a lot lately, kinda would enjoy hanging around Axis side AVA rather then Main Arena when the hordes are taking over. If over 20 players, can someone shoot a time frame? I mainly fly after 4pm EST
Title: Re: War Storm! A new strategic AvA game
Post by: jimson on June 03, 2011, 11:16:05 AM
Does AVA ever have more then 20 players? been noticing it empty a lot lately, kinda would enjoy hanging around Axis side AVA rather then Main Arena when the hordes are taking over. If over 20 players, can someone shoot a time frame? I mainly fly after 4pm EST

There are times when there are 20 or more, you just never know when that will happen. You can have a lot of fun with lower numbers too and numbers seem to bring numbers.

Your best bets are evenings after 6pm est.
Title: Re: War Storm! A new strategic AvA game
Post by: Shuffler on June 03, 2011, 11:17:15 AM
You can have a blast witrh just 10 folks looking for a fight.
Title: Re: War Storm! A new strategic AvA game
Post by: CAP1 on June 03, 2011, 11:41:30 AM
Does AVA ever have more then 20 players? been noticing it empty a lot lately, kinda would enjoy hanging around Axis side AVA rather then Main Arena when the hordes are taking over. If over 20 players, can someone shoot a time frame? I mainly fly after 4pm EST

20 players on the twin rivers map is almost non-stop fighting
Title: Re: War Storm! A new strategic AvA game
Post by: jimson on June 03, 2011, 02:22:02 PM
It's a strat War!!

Alright, this is going in today, so come on in and win the battle.

Plane set additions: Allies will be getting the Spit MKV, A20G and also will keep the B25C.

Remember, you can post missions in AvA just like you can in MA.
Title: Re: War Storm! A new strategic AvA game
Post by: CAP1 on June 03, 2011, 04:42:17 PM
It's a strat War!!

Alright, this is going in today, so come on in and win the battle.

Plane set additions: Allies will be getting the Spit MKV, A20G and also will keep the B25C.

Remember, you can post missions in AvA just like you can in MA.

so we can post a jeep misjun? maybe 100 jeeps crossing the bridge into enemy territory, looking for rommel, making him look like a fool in his panzers whilst they never run outta gas? and destroy their bases with only our wits, and the 50 cals on our jeeps.?  :devil :bolt: :noid :neener:
Title: Newswire Jun 4th 1942
Post by: jimson on June 04, 2011, 01:17:12 AM
(http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff457/avacmstaff/WarstormJun3rd.jpg)

Allies                                                     Axis

(http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff457/avacmstaff/warstormfrinightjun3.jpg)
Title: Newswire Jun 5th 1942
Post by: jimson on June 05, 2011, 11:46:26 AM
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Allies                                                                        Axis
(http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff457/avacmstaff/warstormstratstatus6-4-11night.jpg)
Title: Re: Newswire Jun 5th 1942
Post by: jimson on June 05, 2011, 11:47:02 AM
double post
Title: Re: War Storm! A new strategic AvA game
Post by: USRanger on June 05, 2011, 12:49:27 PM
Had me a great bombing run last night against them allied strats. :aok
Title: Re: War Storm! A new strategic AvA game
Post by: jimson on June 06, 2011, 10:53:21 PM
OK, the tour reset porked up the arena. The strats were also reset.

We were expecting this, but there was no way to prevent it, and it happened while I was at work.

I have the most recent strat status and I will add that back in to what happens tonight, then I will manually knock the strats back down to the correct level.

These are the snapshots from last night.
(http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff457/avacmstaff/Sundaynight6-5-11.jpg)
Title: Re: War Storm! A new strategic AvA game
Post by: jimson on June 07, 2011, 01:18:54 AM
(http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff457/avacmstaff/newspaper6-7-11.jpg)
(http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff457/avacmstaff/Mondaynight6-6-11-1.jpg)
Title: Re: War Storm! A new strategic AvA game
Post by: Yarbles on June 07, 2011, 05:41:17 AM
Your best bets are evenings after 6pm est.

Oh gawd that is 11pm my time I wish this event was mre popular. I would love to fly in it but not on my own  :( :pray
Title: Re: War Storm! A new strategic AvA game
Post by: USRanger on June 07, 2011, 05:45:55 AM
It's been a blast all week. Making the strats, which are within 50 miles of the frontline, the main objective has led to some great fights. Liking this a lot. :aok
Title: Re: War Storm! A new strategic AvA game
Post by: JB42 on June 07, 2011, 11:01:06 AM
Great, just after dropping my subscription, someone comes up with something that isn't the same ole same ole  :frown:
Title: Re: War Storm! A new strategic AvA game
Post by: CAP1 on June 07, 2011, 12:09:14 PM
i'm glad peeps are having fun in there. someday soon, possibly the time will present itself to me to get my arse back in there.  :aok
Title: Re: War Storm! A new strategic AvA game
Post by: jimson on June 07, 2011, 09:15:18 PM
Well two server resets in as many days have kind of porked this one up, but all in the name of progress.

I'll once again add anything that happens today to the last strat numbers and manually reset them.
Title: Re: War Storm! A new strategic AvA game
Post by: gldnbb on June 07, 2011, 09:29:04 PM
Well two server resets in as many days have kind of porked this one up, but all in the name of progress.

I'll once again add anything that happens today to the last strat numbers and manually reset them.


:aok
Title: Re: War Storm! A new strategic AvA game
Post by: jimson on June 08, 2011, 12:53:47 AM
(http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff457/avacmstaff/tuesdaynightnune7th-1.jpg)


(http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff457/avacmstaff/tuesnightjun8.jpg)


Enemy kills

 
AXIS   ALLIES     
120   215     
      

This has been a rough go. Arena resets the past two days in a row may have killed some momentum.

If neither country achieves 80 percent strat destruction and higher number of enemy kills by Midnight Thursday winner will be decided by a point system.

Based on one point per strat percentage destroyed and one point per kill,  Axis is ahead by a score of 427 to 409.
Title: Re: War Storm! A new strategic AvA game
Post by: Shuffler on June 08, 2011, 07:05:57 AM
Why is this sounding more like the races they post for SEA :(