Wayfarer 5 Posted January 22, 2011 I recently completed a reconnaissance mission and noticed that the message ‘Goal Completed No More Goals’ came up as I was nearing my home airfield. A couple of missions ago, my flight was intercepted by Eindeckers and all my wingmen were shot down. Immediately after the last one went down a mission failed message came up. I carried on and completed the mission anyway. Both missions were recorded and contributed to the total flying time. Does it make any difference in any way in OFF if you can get a ‘Goal Completed ...’ message - say in terms of promotion? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olham 164 Posted January 22, 2011 I think UncleAl is right - I believe to have noticed, that accomplishing your missions will bring you faster promotions, while shooting down many opponents brings you more medals. That "Mission failed" message seems to mean to tell you, that you won't have any witnesses for your deeds now - which is, as if you hadn't done them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayfarer 5 Posted January 24, 2011 Thanks both. As I am flying reconnaissance and spotting missions in a BE2 I'll continue dutifully follwing my waypoints. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wodin 0 Posted January 25, 2011 I had my first promotion ever...and I tried to do my mission goals...was 12 missions in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wodin 0 Posted January 25, 2011 Also if you shoot any planes down after the goals failed messgae you can't claim....as you have no wingmen left...your best just going home once that comes up... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olham 164 Posted January 25, 2011 No witnesses - no confirms. Like in RL. (You are still allowed to fight them though - for your honour, for your country...) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TaillyHo 2 Posted January 25, 2011 Wayfarer. my relatively limited experience echoes the wise heads of Uncleal and Olham, but I'd just like to acknowledge your outstanding commitment in campaigning still in the much maligned B.E2. Long may you complete your (mission) goals, Sir - and reap the well-earned rewards of promotion! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hasse Wind 46 Posted January 25, 2011 If you do everything by the book, you get promoted much quicker. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olham 164 Posted January 25, 2011 yes, as I said: Accomplishing the missions = quicker promotion Shooting down many enemies = more medals (That's why I usually have lots of metal on my tunic's chest, but still am only Leutnant) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hasse Wind 46 Posted January 25, 2011 And that's why my two-seater pilots have no medals at all, but get promoted to high ranks in a matter of weeks. Now of course the best way to impress ladies would be to get quick promotions and a lot of medals. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olham 164 Posted January 25, 2011 Ladies? We have ladies in OFF ???! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hasse Wind 46 Posted January 25, 2011 Well, P4 has cows, so why not ladies? And partridges and pear trees... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olham 164 Posted January 25, 2011 Hmmm - so we can drink milk and eat roasted partridges and fruit then. Quite some progress. Maybe the ladies are only planned for P5 ... Reminds me of James Dietz' painting, where all the pilots are just leaving from the ladies... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayfarer 5 Posted January 25, 2011 Wayfarer. my relatively limited experience echoes the wise heads of Uncleal and Olham, but I'd just like to acknowledge your outstanding commitment in campaigning still in the much maligned B.E2. Long may you complete your (mission) goals, Sir - and reap the well-earned rewards of promotion! Thanks TaillyHo. This all explains why Arthur made Major so quickly. I'm not sure whether it's really commitment or just perversity! I think sometimes it's subconsciously my little testament to the real aircrew who had to fly the things. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RAF_Louvert 101 Posted January 25, 2011 . Wayfarer, I will add my agreement to these comments. My own OFF experiences also support the idea that completing missions and making it home in one piece brings promotions in a more timely fashion. And very good on you Sir for doing so well in the Quirks. A round will be waiting for you at the pub upon your next visit. Now as to ladies in forthcoming versions of OFF? I believe P5 may be wishful thinking on Herr Olham's part. More likely not until P6 or P7. You know how long it takes women to get ready for anything. . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tranquillo 10 Posted January 25, 2011 I read the title of this thread very quickly and thought it said "Persuing Goats". Like hunting for the elusive squadron dog. Must get my eyes tested:doh:. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olham 164 Posted January 25, 2011 Anyone seen that weird film "Men who are staring at goats" with George Loony - ahh - Clooney? Was quite funny to watch! About a special force that is supposed to operate with sheer willpower. Especially funny is scene, where the Captain (or Colonel?) shouts to the sergeant in the next room: "Sergeant? I will leave this room now! And I will NOT use the door!" Then he stands up, concentrates, and starts a full run, until he slams against the wall. The he is sitting half "collision-drunk" on the floor and says "Damn! ..." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
