RAF_Louvert 101 Posted October 28, 2009 . Aaah, thank you Siggi, I am not home right now so I could not check the pipeline for #2 RNAS, but I assumed it was the same as #3. Apparenty it is not. Switching to the RFC or another RNAS unit is just fine and dandy by me, and I will go with whatever the majority of our Allied flyers wish. A good leader needs to remain open to all options. Cheers! Lou . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Siggi 10 Posted October 28, 2009 . Aaah, thank you Siggi, I am not home right now so I could not check the pipeline for #2 RNAS, but I assumed it was the same as #3. Apparenty it is not. Switching to the RFC or another RNAS unit is just fine and dandy by me, and I will go with whatever the majority of our Allied flyers wish. A good leader needs to remain open to all options. Cheers! Lou . I edited my last post: RNAS-1 has the N17B available, and transitions to the Tripe on jan 16th 1917. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RAF_Louvert 101 Posted October 28, 2009 . Now there would be a fun line-up with a bit of variety. N17bis and Tripe are both outstanding fighters, and truth be told the Tripe can fly circles around anything the Hun can put in the air, including the DR1. Even though it gives us single-gun fighters I would still vote for RNAS-1 as our scout outfit. Thanks for the heads-up on this unit Siggi. Cheers! Lou . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stiffy 1 Posted October 28, 2009 Well, without meaning to sound harsh (I don't mean it to be), it's either a case of dumbing down the rules or smarting up the hardware. Or those players with a genuine need improvising with forbidden functions just enough to make themselves combat-capable without over-using the forbidden function and cheating. Nobody's looking over your shoulder and there is the spirit of the rules as well as the letter. Do what you have to do to overcome the limitations you find without TiR. And let's face it, using TAC, even full time, you're still at a serious disadvantage in an actual dogfight without TiR. With TiR, there is absolutely no excuse for breaking the rules. Without it, do what you have to do to give yourself a fair chance (that will still be less of one than that enjoyed by those who do have it). We're all adults and all honourable players, and as such know what's right and fair. My recommendation remains the same though, get a TiR by hook or by crook asap. TrackIR not an option for my wallet at the moment. What I have decied is that the radar is just too much visual information so I will try to target planes as they move in front of me so I can use padlock. If I end up looking at the floor when it targets a random van 8 miles away I will pause the game and correct the target. Seems a fair way of counteracting the lack of TrackIr without resorting to HUD displayes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RAF_Louvert 101 Posted October 28, 2009 . You're a brave man Stiffy, and I wish you the best with those limitations. More than that I hope hope jolly old St. Nick is particulalry kind to you this season and you find a new TR5 in your stocking. Cheers! Lou . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RAF_Louvert 101 Posted October 28, 2009 . Back to the idea of us flying the Tripe. If we do, we could make use of the new skin I did for it a while back at the request of Ras. Cheers! Lou . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olham 164 Posted October 28, 2009 (edited) Stiffy and all with no TrackIR: "Pause" button is not forbidden, as far as I read. So you could "pause", mark a target, and continue. But that kills immersion; here is something better: My joystick solution I used before TrackIR: There is a command to toggle between "static angles view" and "glide view" (forgot the correct names, you'll find it) Now, put that on an easy to reach button. As long as you are flying along, you shall use glide view now, for scanning the skies. Once a fight begins, toggle to "static angles view". That is even faster than TrackIR for a quick check six. I have never used padlock, never. Last and best advice: GET TRACKIR rather sooner than later. Make it an advanced/preponed Christmas present to yourself - you will LOVE yourself for that! Edited October 28, 2009 by Olham Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ras 0 Posted October 28, 2009 Ras, no offence old chap, but that name...really. The King's Regulations clearly stipulate the need for a real name when signing up for military service. We simply don't hand out planes to Doodles or Dandies, Yankee or otherwise. I fear I was thinking about the New York Yankees and the baseball world series. Put me down as William Christian Rasmussen, then. After my grandfather who was a WW1 vet in the US Navy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Siggi 10 Posted October 28, 2009 . Now there would be a fun line-up with a bit of variety. N17bis and Tripe are both outstanding fighters, and truth be told the Tripe can fly circles around anything the Hun can put in the air, including the DR1. Even though it gives us single-gun fighters I would still vote for RNAS-1 as our scout outfit. Thanks for the heads-up on this unit Siggi. Cheers! Lou . RNAS-1 it is then. They get the twin-gun Tripe later on as well, and while it loses a bit of agility compared to the one-gun model it still flys rings around the Albs (just tried out the N17, Tripe and 2-gun Tripe). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RAF_Louvert 101 Posted October 28, 2009 . SWEET! The twin-gun Tripe. Ta, Siggi. Ras, we can still have Buntie, Mutton, and Smilin' Billy paint "Yankee Doodle Dandy" on your kite Sir, along with that Uncle Sam top hat you requested. Cheers! Lou . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Siggi 10 Posted October 28, 2009 Lou, your C.O. persona is up on the board (Elder), need a flying-persona name for you too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stiffy 1 Posted October 28, 2009 Stiffy and all with no TrackIR: "Pause" button is not forbidden, as far as I read. So you could "pause", mark a target, and continue. But that kills immersion; here is something better: My joystick solution I used before TrackIR: There is a command to toggle between "static angles view" and "glide view" (forgot the correct names, you'll find it) Now, put that on an easy to reach button. As long as you are flying along, you shall use glide view now, for scanning the skies. Once a fight begins, toggle to "static angles view". That is even faster than TrackIR for a quick check six. I have never used padlock, never. Last and best advice: GET TRACKIR rather sooner than later. Make it an advanced/preponed Christmas present to yourself - you will LOVE yourself for that! I'll give that a try! As for getting track ir... I think you all live in a very different world to me. TrackIR = 1 months food. Not a hard choice for me lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stiffy 1 Posted October 28, 2009 but if anyone ever sees a trackir 3 going cheap.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Manuc 0 Posted October 28, 2009 Sorry, but I have to cancel my participation in this campaign due to some RL issues. So one slot at the RNAS is free again Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RAF_Louvert 101 Posted October 28, 2009 . Sorry RL is keeping you from the campaign Manuc. If things change later on don't hesitate to transfer in then, we'll be glad to have you aboard Sir. Cheers! Lou . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ras 0 Posted October 28, 2009 . SWEET! The twin-gun Tripe. Ta, Siggi. Ras, we can still have Buntie, Mutton, and Smilin' Billy paint "Yankee Doodle Dandy" on your kite Sir, along with that Uncle Sam top hat you requested. Cheers! Lou . You bet, and I am very excited about the Tripe and the twin gun version. My favorite airplanes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RAF_Louvert 101 Posted October 28, 2009 . Siggi wrote: Lou, your C.O. persona is up on the board (Elder), need a flying-persona name for you too. Roger that Sir. My flying persona will be Flight Lt. Frederick W. Chapman, in an effort to honour two gazetted real life RNAS-2 flyers, Lt's Frederick Russell and Cyril Chapman. I hope I can do their memory proud. Cheers! Lou . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RAF_Louvert 101 Posted October 28, 2009 . Ras, I had a hunch you'd be particularly fond of the Tripe assignment. Cheers! Lou . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olham 164 Posted October 28, 2009 Welcome in our team, Zoomzoom! We will be in FA(A) 250 for the twoseats, and after 17 hours, or 5 kills, you will be flying an Albatros D II with our special group within Jasta 6. Gentlemen, we seem to be even again, since Manuc had to leave, and Zoomzoom joined in: BRITISH RAFLouvert Siggi cptroyce Ras Dej RedDog Carrick Stiffy Hoghead Macklroy British_eh Canvas Wings GERMANS Olham Creaghorn Baldric Mr.Lucky Rickitycrate Velvet Rooster89 77Scout Hasse Wind VonGuber Blue781 Zoomzoom Siggi, could I still change my pilot's name? I'd like to fly as Juergen Jeschonnek, to honour Hans Jeschonnek from Jasta 40, who was a far relative on my father's side. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olham 164 Posted October 28, 2009 Meine Herren! Intelligence reports, that our British competitors seem to be dancing with joy, that they may be able to fly a twin gun craft for a short time in the near future. Well, everyone what he can, I say - we will be flying twin gun fighters all the time! Prosit on that! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red-Dog 3 Posted October 28, 2009 Red-Dogs Strutter ready for action Sir. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olham 164 Posted October 28, 2009 Hmm - I had thought, personal skins should come only after being an ace / having 5 kills? On the other hand, they do look nice... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carrick58 23 Posted October 28, 2009 I have a suggestion on the subject of the disagreement over English sqns. Some want RNAS some want 54 becauswe of the time frame for replacement Bombers/ Fighters. How about, Letting those that want " Go Temporary Duty to the sqn they want , but send their TDY reports to 2 nd RNAs. In that manner No one needs to change the current set ups i,e, Reports, Boards, sgn numbers ect. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Siggi 10 Posted October 28, 2009 I have a suggestion on the subject of the disagreement over English sqns. Some want RNAS some want 54 becauswe of the time frame for replacement Bombers/ Fighters. How about, Letting those that want " Go Temporary Duty to the sqn they want , but send their TDY reports to 2 nd RNAs. In that manner No one needs to change the current set ups i,e, Reports, Boards, sgn numbers ect. No, nope, nein, nix, niet, nada, nish-nippori. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hasse Wind 46 Posted October 28, 2009 Strange how unwilling you krumpets are to fly your excellent DH2's and Nupes and whatnots - we'd welcome you with open arms and twin Spandaus. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
