Continued WW2 development?

[Urchin]

I hate for this to sound like a complaint, but will there be continued development in the WW2 planeset?  There are still some planes that would make for great additions to fill out the scenario planeset, even if there really isn't anything left that would see use in the MA's. 

Just off the top of my head, the Japanese planeset could use the Ki-27, Ki-43, Ki-44, and Ki-45, along with the G4M "Betty". 

The British could use the Beaufighter and a couple different marks of the Mosquito at least.

The Russian planeset could be filled out in the early war with an early Yak and a MiG. 

The only missing plane that I think would see any significant use in the MA is the P-63, that could also be used in a few 1945 scenarios.

[Yeager]

No dummy.  HTC is going on on permanent vacation as soon as the next update is released  

Not to come off as indignant but do you really think they are done with WW2?

[Shuffler]

I'm sure there will be more developement. It'll probably be slowed by the WWI package though.

[Lusche]

even if there really isn't anything left that would see use in the MA's. 

There's a lot left that would see use. Perhaps just nothing that will get used like the P-51 or Spit XVI, but good usage nevertheless (even in LW), for example:

- German med/heavy bomber like He 177, Do 217 or Ju 188 (would really fill a gap, particularly for all those Luftwaffe squads)
- Mossie variants
- Russian bombers (there are some very capable out there)

[Kazaa]

Couple more late war monsters are on the top of my list.

The Few's new toy is already on it's way.



Could you imagine the bragging rights AH2 would have if we really had the Meteor.

[Ack-Ack]

I hate for this to sound like a complaint, but will there be continued development in the WW2 planeset?  There are still some planes that would make for great additions to fill out the scenario planeset, even if there really isn't anything left that would see use in the MA's. 

Just off the top of my head, the Japanese planeset could use the Ki-27, Ki-43, Ki-44, and Ki-45, along with the G4M "Betty". 

The British could use the Beaufighter and a couple different marks of the Mosquito at least.

The Russian planeset could be filled out in the early war with an early Yak and a MiG. 

The only missing plane that I think would see any significant use in the MA is the P-63, that could also be used in a few 1945 scenarios.

Considering that the WWI arena is also going to be used as a de facto test server for new content (such as the revised/updated damage model), I would venture a guess that the answer is "No", they are not done with the continued development of WW2 content.


ack-ack

[Sunka]

Considering that the WWI arena is also going to be used as a de facto test server for new content (such as the revised/updated damage model),


ack-ack

Which is the best part of this whole next update!!!(I'm very exited)

[Urchin]

No dummy.  HTC is going on on permanent vacation as soon as the next update is released  

Not to come off as indignant but do you really think they are done with WW2?

I didn't say they were going on permanent vacation, nor was that implied anywhere in my post.  My thinking is more along the lines of "Well, we've added everything that'll see any use, so it is on to a different timeframe" sort of thing.  Don't get me wrong, the WW1 arena might be right up my alley, not being big on the hording landgrab, but I've always had a lot more interest in WW2 air combat.

[lyric1]

The Few's new toy is already on it's way.

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Fact or rumor mill?

[oboe]

I hope they get back to WWII development.  I'm happy enough for the WWI fans to get a sandbox to play in, but I'd really like to see the WWII planeset filled out and am especially anxious to see continued updates of the existing planes.   The Zeke, the B-26, the P-40, etc, all have primitive artwork compared to the new standard.

[texastc316]

I'm expecting some awesome fokker skins from our skinners. Hint hint

[Bruv119]

I hear you urchin,   it bugs me also that there are so many WW2 planes that can be added and are needed to fill HUGE gaps in the current planeset!

Another german bomber HE-112 / Do217
russian level bomber   pe2 / Tu-2
Japanese   g4m2 betty.

Then loads of fighter / attack aircraft,    beaufighter / ME410, yak-3, A26, mossie remodel / variants,  spit mk XII,  ki-43 oscar,

This lot is just for starters 

[Yeager]

I hope they get back to WWII development.  I'm happy enough for the WWI fans to get a sandbox to play in, but I'd really like to see the WWII planeset filled out and am especially anxious to see continued updates of the existing planes.   The Zeke, the B-26, the P-40, etc, all have primitive artwork compared to the new standard.

If you could see things from a little different perspective you would see the WW1 development for exactly what it is: the VEW Very Early War Arena and the four additional planes as just that, FOUR ADDITIONAL PLANES.  But go ahead and drive wedges into the larger community.  Do you remember the Late War Whiners going on about how useless the Brewster and I-16 were going to be (for THEM).  Those are two fun and historically significant planes.  Just like the next four planes coming down the pipe.

My point is its all Air Combat.  Its ALL GOOD.

Lastly, HTC has years and years of work left to do.  Those guy can retire on this and pass the business on to their kids.

[Guppy35]

About that Beaufighter

[cactuskooler]

About that Beaufighter

Sounds like a fine addition, right after the P-38H. If they can slip in a quick P-47M, then the 38H should be no problem!