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Title: Aerial convoys
Post by: Tank-Ace on November 05, 2011, 03:56:31 PM
Would it be possible to have aerial convoys that fly supplys to base? We could use the pre-existing C-47, or if we wanted something new (and able to carry more, if we get it in game) we could use the Me 232.
Title: Re: Aerial convoys
Post by: FBCrabby on November 05, 2011, 04:03:58 PM
er... can you say target practice?  :devil
Title: Re: Aerial convoys
Post by: JOACH1M on November 05, 2011, 04:59:20 PM
Sounds good, I'll take a 47n to about 25k all te drop tanks and get free kills for a hour or two  :)
Title: Re: Aerial convoys
Post by: Tank-Ace on November 05, 2011, 05:41:44 PM
Probably wouldn't be counted as kills. Just something like "cargo plane destroyed" and some damage added to your stats.
Title: Re: Aerial convoys
Post by: MAINER on November 05, 2011, 06:49:15 PM
+1
Title: Re: Aerial convoys
Post by: ImADot on November 05, 2011, 07:04:57 PM
If most people who play this game actually played it to fight, you wouldn't need to ask for such things. Maybe a better wish would be to wish for people who log into a combat game to actual try not to avoid combat. We don't need more AI drones to take more people away from fights.
Title: Re: Aerial convoys
Post by: Butcher on November 05, 2011, 07:08:11 PM
Would it be possible to have aerial convoys that fly supplys to base? We could use the pre-existing C-47, or if we wanted something new (and able to carry more, if we get it in game) we could use the Me 232.

Probably not, the Strat system now is so old the biggest problem updating is whether the server can handle hundreds of bases flying "c47's" or "Convoys period", while hundreds of players are playing.

There's a clear reason Aces High has not expanded the strat system, I just wish I knew why - I remember something about them testing the sea convoys in an FSO while ago, not sure where they went.
Title: Re: Aerial convoys
Post by: Butcher on November 05, 2011, 07:09:18 PM
If most people who play this game actually played it to fight, you wouldn't need to ask for such things. Maybe a better wish would be to wish for people who log into a combat game to actual try not to avoid combat. We don't need more AI drones to take more people away from fights.

I agree, simple case is vTards would love to simply wipe out the strat targets across the map, and move in on undefended bases that can't resupply themselves, however if a system gets in place where they simply cannot "shutdown" a section of the map then it would be interesting to add.

Title: Re: Aerial convoys
Post by: JOACH1M on November 05, 2011, 07:31:38 PM
Probably wouldn't be counted as kills. Just something like "cargo plane destroyed" and some damage added to your stats.
I like it! :)
Title: Re: Aerial convoys
Post by: gyrene81 on November 05, 2011, 07:46:53 PM
Probably not, the Strat system now is so old the biggest problem updating is whether the server can handle hundreds of bases flying "c47's" or "Convoys period", while hundreds of players are playing.

There's a clear reason Aces High has not expanded the strat system, I just wish I knew why - I remember something about them testing the sea convoys in an FSO while ago, not sure where they went.
what? the strat system you see now is a revamp of the old strat system and it's the old strat system that people want put back in place with the new mega cities. it's the old strat system that made strat runs worthwhile.
Title: Re: Aerial convoys
Post by: AWwrgwy on November 06, 2011, 01:29:33 AM
Would it be possible to have aerial convoys that fly supplys to base? We could use the pre-existing C-47, or if we wanted something new (and able to carry more, if we get it in game) we could use the Me 232.
er... can you say target practice?  :devil

Air Warrior.

 :aok



wrongway
Title: Re: Aerial convoys
Post by: Traveler on November 07, 2011, 10:30:07 AM
Air Warrior.

 :aok



wrongway

Yes, when ever a base strats were attacked the C47 resupply train, I think three C47's started to automatically resupply the striken base.  It was a good training aid for new pilots .   As I remembr they did have some AI and didn't just fly level but did try to stay alive.  Would be nice.