New Test Campaign "Task Force 8"

[IV/JG7_4Shades]

I will look.

[IV/JG7_4Shades]

They work for me. Make sure you reload the MP javascript engine (shift+Refresh button), maybe that will help.

[LW/JG10_Luny]

Still doesn't work for me. Probably has something to do with the explorer running in this laptop. Will try to check tomorrow or thursday at home.

Thanks.

[IV/JG7_4Shades]

If you are using IE v10 or v11, you will need to run in compatibility mode.

[LW/JG10_Luny]

Thanks.
Don't know what version it is. Back home, it works on my rig, so no worries. Anyway I'll check it on the laptop.

[LW/JG10_Luny]

Axis side planned

[Kopfdorfer]

Great Luny!

We will fly at least one this weekend.

Time TBA. I'm thinking Saturday am Nova Scotia Time / Early afternoon for Luny / Saturday evening for the Aussies.
Comments?


I'd like to count on running at least one mission per week - do you think you could handle that schedule wise?

Kopfdorfer

[IV/JG7_4Shades]

I'm all ready. DCS completed, Trigger Mod finalized with Catsy, MP done.

[LW/JG10_Luny]

Yes, I can plan one per week. I'll try to be there for flying the mission but this will not be always possible, so don't wait for me if I don't show up in time. Awaiting for the statistics is as exciting as flying the mission...

[LW/JG10_Luny]

The axis flotillas movement limit can be increased or is there any reason to hold it at 15?
Due to high number of axis ships in the map, would be good to increase this limit to permit almost all the ships to be moving, first for safety purposes (a moving target is not that easy to hit, and second to increase realism a little, finding only stationary ships at docks or anchor points.

Thanks


Luny

[Kopfdorfer]

Hey Luny ,

The intent with the limit , was so the junks in particular were used as "picket" vessels , IE as lookouts.

Also , to compel the commanders to use Task Forces to reflect the fact that in reality , a small coastal vessel was likely to be under orders from higher authority , and not necessarily to have autonomous tactical choice.

The 15 vessels is just under 30% of the 50+ vessels available to the IJN , which to me does not seem too far off what number of ships would be moving at a given time.

If you really have a problem with this (after all it is about enjoyment) , we can revisit it , but I assure you , the USN is also restricted in a similar way ( and in fact has less naval tactical flexibility) - though the nature of the engagement does inhibit IJN command more acutely.

Kopf

[LW/JG10_Luny]

I have no problem with the limits at all, Kopf, trust me. It's true that more ships moving will gather information faster and your reason makes sense.


Luny

[[DBS]HYCEL]

Hi there

Red about this campaign on 242 forum, and id like to join. Does not matter witch side, but I prefer bombers, or ground attack missions than fighters.

[Kopfdorfer]

Hycel you will be welcome.
Mission 1 was flown with human pilots only on the US side , but I think we will have a few more bodies this weekend - hope to start at 1000 hrs Atlantic Standard Time ( GMT +5).
If you don't mind we'll decide then which side to have you on.

Please download and install the skinpack , and the radio files.

Plane mix is :

F4F-3s , SBD-3s , TBD-1s for the USN

A5M4 Claudes , D3A1 Vals, B5N2 Kates , G4M1 Bettys , E13A4 Jakes (Ar196 Proxy) ,
L2D Tabbys , H8K1 Emilys for the IJN.

All USN missions are carrier based , all IJN Missions are land based or seaplanes off water.

Hope to see you Saturday.

Kopfdorfer

[JG26_Scannon]

Hi guys,,

I am on holiday this week but have had some time to look over the scenario. I hope to get involved in the planning of axis ops with Luny but cannot make the Saturday mission but will be back Sunday.

Will be paying a visit to the Deland Naval air Museum which supposedly has an SBD Dauntless and a TBF-1 Avenger.....should prove interesting heading into this campaign....

cya all soon.

Scannon