Scenario for Testing: Focus Pacific

[Lowpe]

Okay, little nervous here we are starting a full upgrade.

Step 1 copy the entire game file and save to a different location so the game won't be lost.

After that I am going to reinstall everything and see what happens.

Commander Cody has been plagued with synch bug all game, mainly because he is using a different official patch than me (his is the 24th of Dec, mine the 25th), so I will send him the 25th patch. Hopefully that will go a long way into eliminating the synch bug.

We also had pwhex problem we just played thru, perhaps this upgrade will fix that.

[Lowpe]

I upgraded, and in the database screen the goofy P50 is there (actually it is pretty cool), but I will have to wait to hear from C-C whether he gets them or not.

So is the souped up French twin engine fighter.

The Azuma still has her advanced radars...was that supposed to change? Does that mean I screwed something up in my upgrade?

A quiet day in the war, very few issues ordered, in case the upgrade doesn't work.

[paradigmblue]

ORIGINAL: Lowpe

I upgraded, and in the database screen the goofy P50 is there (actually it is pretty cool), but I will have to wait to hear from C-C whether he gets them or not.

So is the souped up French twin engine fighter.

The Azuma still has her advanced radars...was that supposed to change? Does that mean I screwed something up in my upgrade?

A quiet day in the war, very few issues ordered, in case the upgrade doesn't work.

Hi Lowpe -

Unfortunately, the Azuma is stuck as it is. While it's fixed in the mod, in your game, even though it spawned as the upgraded version, the scenario upgrade doesn't make retroactive changes - if it's already in your game, the save file will take precedence over the scenario.

[Lowpe]

ORIGINAL: paradigmblue
Unfortunately, the Azuma is stuck as it is. While it's fixed in the mod, in your game, even though it spawned as the upgraded version, the scenario upgrade doesn't make retroactive changes - if it's already in your game, the save file will take precedence over the scenario.

That is okay! I have so many ships I can put her into the rear area for a while and let her sailors enjoy some R&R. If I was gamey I would put her with one of the KBs. I found another CA with the 44 or 45 upgrades too, but I didn't write her down, but I will post her with the next turn.

We are right after Christmas, Baker and Canton have fallen, the Line Islands look vulnerable. Adak and Unmak in the Aluetians are Japanese, Moulmein is Japanese, Java was just bombarded by Battleships, Manila will fall shortly, Clark AF will take a while, and troops are massing at Johore.

Palembang is Japanese, but it will take five years plus to rebuild the oil.[X(] Wow! Good thing I don't need it.[:D] On the other hand Miri is hardly damaged....I have never seen that, usually Miri is trashed. The base SW of Tarakan fell, and Davao has been invaded.

[paradigmblue]

I just found a serious error in the mod - for some reason the Vindictive class CAVs don't have the option to convert to CVLs after their 2/42 upgrade (which is when the option should come available, but not clickable until 4/42).

I can't figure out what is going on here - the bind class for the conversion looks right to me. If anyone has an idea of what is going on here, please let me know.

[paradigmblue]

I think I fixed the error - all Vindictive and Melbourne class CAV and CLV Flight Deck Cruisers now show their conversion to CVLs, and can be correctly converted to their respective CVLs at that time.

[btd64]

The above conversions do appear to work after running a test. Didn't take it to the conversion date, but the upgrade path seems good. Great job Para.[:)]....GP

[CaptBeefheart]

ORIGINAL: paradigmblue

I think I fixed the error - all Vindictive and Melbourne class CAV and CLV Flight Deck Cruisers now show their conversion to CVLs, and can be correctly converted to their respective CVLs at that time.

OK, I just did an update doing the procedure as outlined and did get the new airplanes. Unfortunately, it looks like their production start dates are 00/00. Also, the Vindictive class seem to be stuck at their original capacity.

Cheers,
CC

[Lowpe]

Does that mean production starts in the year 2000 or 1900? I am okay with the former!

[paradigmblue]

Yikes, the start dates are correct when I create a new game, not sure why yours aren't working.

There is a fix I can do for the Vindictives for your game - I'll see if I can make a custom mod file so that you can upgrade those Vindictives even though they're already in the game. The save file takes precedence over the mod file when it comes to conversions, but I should be able to make a version of the mod that has the Vindictive class do a straight upgrade to the larger capacity carriers instead.

[CaptBeefheart]

Just to confirm, I am building those 00/00 airplanes above as of Dec 27.

Cheers,
CC

[btd64]

ORIGINAL: paradigmblue

Yikes, the start dates are correct when I create a new game, not sure why yours aren't working.

There is a fix I can do for the Vindictives for your game - I'll see if I can make a custom mod file so that you can upgrade those Vindictives even though they're already in the game. The save file takes precedence over the mod file when it comes to conversions, but I should be able to make a version of the mod that has the Vindictive class do a straight upgrade to the larger capacity carriers instead.

Could be a save vs. conversion thing....GP

[Lowpe]

In the larger scheme of things I am not sure it really matters too much. Big pools, but C-C will hold off using the planes until they normally should activate which is ok by me.

[paradigmblue]

I just updated the Scen files -

I did significant 1st turn testing with the new Skyrocket Squadrons, and found that they made 1st turn CAP at Manilla and Pearl so strong that the impact of the December 7th KB strike was much smaller than in stock. While I'm an AFB, the December 7th strike is an important part of the game, and that strike needs to cause damage to the allied player.

The Skyrocket squadrons now arrive on the December 8th, allowing the KB to inflict some damage.

[Lowpe]

ORIGINAL: paradigmblue

The Skyrocket squadrons now arrive on the December 8th, allowing the KB to inflict some damage.

Where do they start at?

If they are that strong, it may make a Pearl strategy impossible for Japan, and if they show up at Pearl make for a very difficult follow up strikes.

It may force Japan to give up on the Pearl strikes all together and focus on the PI and DEI.

[paradigmblue]

ORIGINAL: Lowpe

ORIGINAL: paradigmblue

The Skyrocket squadrons now arrive on the December 8th, allowing the KB to inflict some damage.

Where do they start at?

If they are that strong, it may make a Pearl strategy impossible for Japan, and if they show up at Pearl make for a very difficult follow up strikes.

It may force Japan to give up on the Pearl strikes all together and focus on the PI and DEI.

They start at Manilla and Pearl. Follow up Pearl strikes can be done, but need Zero sweeps to clear the way. They're not overwhelmingly strong, but when you have every fighter at Pearl on CAP 100% on December 7th, it's a tough time for the KB strike.

[CaptBeefheart]

Maybe there should be an HR limiting P-50s to 40% training on Dec 7 and let the JFB do a significant airfield strike if he wants? That way at least the JFB has a shot at them and they don't arrive intact on Dec 8.

Cheers,
CC

[paradigmblue]

I actually have the squadrons come into play 50% damaged now.

[Lowpe]

More advanced ship models for Japan:

BB Kurama Nagato class
CL Minami Oyoda class
CA Iwate Mogami class
CA Yakumo Mogami class

I don't think there is anything you can do about the Oyoda class...

But you can move back the Nagato and Mogamis's to an earlier model.

[CaptBeefheart]

RAAF 23 Squadron has a cap of 72 aircraft (discovered in a computer vs. computer game).

Cheers,
CC