<t>That explains why I switched sides to the Japanese, but it does not explain why the combat results were different.<br/>
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If I loaded a PBEM game first and then ran the execution phase, the combat results were different then when I did not load the PBEM game first.<br/>
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Also, if I ran ...

<t>I saw this situation in one of my games. I had escorts for a Recon Flight by B-17E's whose primary mission was set to Recon. However, the escorts were long range CAP over a Task Force that was in the same hex. I got a combat box with only the Long Range CAP in it and nothing else. Nothing ...

<r>I sent the file to Ross Moorhouse, but I got an auto reply that he was out of the office on vacation until September 24th. So I also sent the files to <EMAIL email="erikr@matrixgames.com"><s>[email]</s>erikr@matrixgames.com<e>[/email]</e></EMAIL> and <EMAIL email="jabgamer@2by3games.com"><s ...

Final update.

I can recreate this side switching bug every time. After I load a PBEM save I have and then load my single player game, I switch sides every time I run the executation phase.

<t>An update -<br/>
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I ran the execution phase three times and got the same results every time. At the end of the execution phase, I had switched to the Japanese side. I saved the game and rebooted my computer to see if the problem would occur again. Unfortunately it did not. Also, when I load ...

<t>I am playing a game as the Allies against the AI. When I end the Orders phase and then go thru the Execution phase, the next turn starts with me as the Japanese player. I have tried it a couple of times, and it happens the same way every time. I will send a copy of the save game file to Ross ...

<t>I have never seen the bug as the Allied player, but my opponent Matt has seen it twice as the Japanese player.<br/>
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Also, I was not trying to imply that Windows Messanger was a possible cause of the problem. I was just pointing out that Matt immediately reported the problem as soon as he ...

I am Matt's PBEM opponent for the game he is talking about. We had Windows Messanger working both times he saw this bug and he told me as soon as he saw the bug he mentioned. I have my save files for the game in question, but I dont know if they would be any help.

<r>Well said pasternakski!<br/>
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I would have gladly paid another $20 to have printed manual with the game (hell, I probably would have paid $20 more for the game even without a manual, but dont let Matrix know that <E>;)</E> ), but I know a lot of people would have been scared off with a $70 ...

<t>I am playing in my first PBEM game, and my opponent informed me that he had launched an air attack against Port Moreseby. But when I watched the combat report file, I did not see the attack. My opponent confirmed that he did indeed launch the attack and resent the combat report file, but I still ...

<t>Your right Northstar. I dont want the AI making the decision as to how to use the air groups on carriers. But now that I undesrtand what is going on, I can make intelligent decisions about disbanding the TF vs setting CAP to 0% vs leaving the TF docked with CAP, vs transfering air groups to land ...

<t>NorthStar,<br/>
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You are right, I know I did not change the orders for the CV air groups once the carriers docked, so the fighters still have orders to perform CAP. I just assumed that once I docked the CV task force, the fighters would no longer perform CAP. This is obviously not the case ...

<t>Eric,<br/>
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In the "current and Future Support Policy" thread, there is a quote from dpstafford (08-30-2002 11:59 AM)-<br/>
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""Conservatives aren't necessarily stupid, but most stupid people are conservative." --John Stuart Mill"<br/>
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with a post from you right below (09-03-2002 ...

<t>All good comments, thanks everybody for the enlightening discussion. <br/>
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My original concern was that it seemed to me that the AI was placing a very low priority on attacking transport TF's. If I had my LBA assigned to primary Naval Attack and Secondary Ground/Port/Airfield attack, they ...

I would like to find at least one more player if anyone is interested.

<t>Joel,<br/>
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I was reading in Spooky's excellent FAQ/Strategy v1.06 that - <br/>
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"docked TFs need to use some endurance to keep their engines going so that they are ready to move quickly and go into action if attacked. Ships in port (disbanded) don't use endurance but are considered ...

<t>I have some docked TF's that do not expend any endurance and others that do. Also, the Air Combat TF is expending fuel as well as endurance. I thought that TF's only expended fuel when they were moving. I know from the manual that TF's expend endurance when launching CAP, strike missions, is ...

<t>I have an Air Combat and Surface Combat TF docked at Noumea, and both of them are using Endurance and/or fuel every turn. The Air Combat TF is using 4 fuel and 126 endurance and the Surface Combat TF is using 0 fuel and 6 endurance every turn. They are, however, repairing system damage. I know I ...

Rowlf,

Thanks for the help. It is kind of counter-intuitive but it works just fine once somebody explains it to you.

Capt Cliff,

I have found many Transport TF's, but my planes have attacked none of them. Your idea about putting LBA on 20% naval search is a good idea though. Perhaps if I spot more TF's I will get some air strikes. Thanks for the suggestion.