I agree with the statement re> the P-39. If that plane wins, it should come default with Russian skin and export versions, and be placed in the Russian plane-set. They received over half the P-39's built, and nearly ALL of the P-63's. Airacobra made a much larger impact and contribution to Russia. Second highest scoring Allied Ace was a Russian in the P-39. Recognizes the Lend-Lease aspect of the war.
Some will cry about a move like that, but someone can skin the plane later for Guadalcanal's Cactus Air Force.
Originally posted by Bruno
I don't understanding adding a plane like the A-26 - its completely useless in terms of filling gaps and improving game possibilities beyond the LW arena as a 'perk'. The only folks who would vote for such an aircraft would be motivated solely on emotional self interests rather then logic. This is a 'truer test' of player base maturity.
Or acknowledging the fact that over 9/10ths of the player base can be found in the 2 Late War arenas, as compared to EW, MW, AvA, SEA, and TA combined? No, the Invader does not add much to special events outside of some LW events that could be done. Yes, the Invader adds a perk plane for buff drivers to spend their points on other than the Arado. Without a reason to spend those points, why not just "bomb-and-bail"? It adds a high performance medium bomber and attack plane that has a good chance to hold it's own against LW arenas filled with low-ENY Splixteens, Pony-D's, LaLas, C-Hogs, and Nikis.
While adding to the plane set in itself is worthwhile, long term, to keep the overall game going, and keep the majority of the player base coming back, you have to keep adding content to keep their interest. Adding EW planes tailored best for use in SEA and EW arenas will not result in significantly more players in those venues. "If You Build It, They Still Ain't Coming." It also does not add content to keep the majority interested in the game.
I wish adding planes across the board was a larger priority, as well as new and more maps. I'd like to see the Pe-2, He-177, Me 410, G.55, the Stuka with the twin 40 Anti-tank guns, Yak-3, Judy, FlaK36, and others added.
I'd like to see more targets for bombers and attack planes: anti-shipping operations, marshaling yards, more convoys and trains to hit, ammo dumps, communications centers, destroyable bridges.....
My vote is in what fills a game addition (perked buff) for the majority of players (or at least buff and attack plane drivers), among the choices presented, more than a particular historical "hole" in any plane set.
