CHS Nik mod

[Vladd]

The experimental CHS setup incorporates 'toned-down' Nikmod changes to DUR, but I note it does not adjust A-A weapon accuracy downwards as Nikmod (or B mod) does.  Was this just for testing purposes I wonder? Or was there another reason accuracy was left alone?

[CJ Martin]

Not sure - I'm using a hybrid of both, the durablity rating from CHS experimental, and the rest from CHS NikMod. It's not perfect however, as later war American iron is still taking too long (in my mind) to repair, or even stay operational at smaller bases. At the moment I'm happy, some 60 turns in now.

-CJ 

[Vladd]

Sounds like a good solution, CJ

[Sardaukar]

I have had no problems with repairing planes in CHS Exp...I wonder what kind of Aviation Support you have in those bases ? If expecting heavy ops, bring in lots extra.

Also I think Flak is very balanced in that version..not murderous like in Nik version but serious threat still.

[CJ Martin]

I have plenty of aviation support and I do not overstack bases. Base size is a factor however. For example Buna is max size 4, and P-47C's stationed there (30 or 40% CAP) seem to stabilize at around 14 / 10 (undamaged / damaged). Move that same squadron to a size 6 base and after a few days the numbers are 20 /4. Kittyhawk I's and Boomers are my fighters of choice now for small bases as they repair quickly and stay up quite well. The F4U is less than ideal for small strips but I have enough of those units that I can rotate them without too much trouble.
 
Since I am playing the AI, I don't mind the advantage IJN/IJA fighters have in terms of aircraft availability rates. It's making for an interesting game.
 
We'll see how the F6F-3's hold on on the CV's, I finally have enough carriers to go hunting...
 
-CJ

[Sardaukar]

I think that lower number of planes available is actually good for the game. Playing AI myself too.