Mega fleet and port

[tuba515]

I was wandering if there could be mega fleets (aka two or more CVs) , i think that would be fun. We did something like that with two fleets on rooks side a couple days ago and was successful in base captures (about 4)  also was a large target ( eventually both ships got destroyed) . It was fun for multi missions.  Also a mega port for that fleet. 1 mega fleet rest regular fleets and one mega port  mega port( 2vh 3 fh and small air strip  no bomber hanger and only one ord and fuel like regular ports. what do you guys think???

[TheCrazyOrange]

No. I would like to see the ability drop the cruiser and 4 destroyers fire a battleship.

[JunkyII]

Map dependent I could see this idea working.

[pembquist]

No. I would like to see the ability drop the cruiser and 4 destroyers fire a battleship.

I don't understand what you are saying, could you explain.

[Lab Rat 3947]

I was wandering if there could be mega fleets (aka two or more CVs) , i think that would be fun. We did something like that with two fleets on rooks side a couple days ago and was successful in base captures (about 4)  also was a large target ( eventually both ships got destroyed) . It was fun for multi missions.  Also a mega port for that fleet. 1 mega fleet rest regular fleets and one mega port  mega port( 2vh 3 fh and small air strip  no bomber hanger and only one ord and fuel like regular ports. what do you guys think???

First thought; sounds good. I believe this warrants further discussion. Overall the concept sounds good.

Question: Will this mega port be readily Identifiable on the map, by a different port icon, or will it have to be "discovered" ?

By being "discovered", I am referring to Recce flights or pilot observations to determine which port is the "mega port".

i.e. the difference between regular and "mega", like the difference between Midway or Pearl Harbor.

Imagine the fights that could happen in attacking such a force. It would take coordination and planning  

Just my $0.02 worth on the subject.

Overall, a big +1 to the concept.  

LtngRydr

[artik]

I was wandering if there could be mega fleets (aka two or more CVs) , i think that would be fun. We did something like that with two fleets on rooks side a couple days ago and was successful in base captures (about 4)  also was a large target ( eventually both ships got destroyed) . It was fun for multi missions.  Also a mega port for that fleet. 1 mega fleet rest regular fleets and one mega port  mega port( 2vh 3 fh and small air strip  no bomber hanger and only one ord and fuel like regular ports. what do you guys think???

As you told - not a problem at all - just bring two CVs to same spot - seen at MA several times...

However if you really want to see a mega fleet - you have just missed an opportunity - great naval battles at Pacific Scenario.

[tuba515]

1. I was thinking more of a option on larger maps.
2. Maybe the Icon could be different or not that would be up for discussion. I think it could be fun having to find it. But also maybe not , and have it located in the back (not front lines)
3. I had work when the scenario happened    and it helps denture the process of getting two fleets together , than worrying that some one will take command of one and decide to make pictures with it , than your mega fleet will be spread out to two fleets again. (That was just a made up hypothetical story with the pictures)
4. It would be fun to have to fight that and also control it. Could you imagine the cv on cv battles if two mega fleets got together haha
5. It would be like a midway almost if you want to put it into those terms. Small air strip only fighters ,two vh's and only 1 ord. But the port itself could be larger (again up to discussion) 

[TheCrazyOrange]

I don't understand what you are saying, could you explain.

Drop the cruiser and 4 destroyers in exchange for a battleship.

[tuba515]

True you can have the other destroyers and 1 cruiser and than a battle ship. That could be it's own sub wish under the mega fleet because they effect each other. And it wouldn't be any less harder because you still need to get through 6 destroyers cruiser and a battleship , the issue is what would the battle ship look like and also would there be two fleets than 1 mega fleet with a battleship and and a second fleet with 12 destroyers and 2 cruisers?

[tuba515]

Er 10 destroyers

[tuba515]

Plus the battleship brings up the whole idea of hunting fleets (fleets alive when cv (cv's) down would the battleship be the start of the timer when fleet goes down?      Discuss

[tuba515]

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[tuba515]

This is why the mega fleet is a good idea because it brings up other ideas and new things such as sea planes off of battleships and all.

[Rich46yo]

Might as well add Iowa class BBs as well.

Tho a IJN CVBG would be interesting. However if I remember right they were so scared of risking their BBs they kept them well away from the action, as in "port" most of the time to be used as a floating restaurant for dignitaries .

They did have Yamato at Midway but so far from the action He had no chance of contributing. The AA on the Yamato was so worthless it didnt even make sense to commit him to the battle. Even after the '44 upgrade it was weak. Funny that they names the class after the Admiral who most argued against it.

Still it would be interesting to have one around a IJN fast CV leaving the AA to the better cruisers and DDs of the IJN. I'd bet it could level a town pretty quick. It would be kinda nice to have someone other then the USN represented in naval warfare.

[tuba515]

Ya I agree  I figured all the ships are USN why not have a IJN ship.  I liked the USN but couldn't find a lot of specs