Empire Mod PBEM ( From 1 Jan 43) Game finished Sept 45 as a draw.

JanSako · Post by **JanSako** » Fri Sep 15, 2023 10:44 am

How is something that massive supposed to maneuver to be able to 'aim' torpedoes accurately? Might as well make it carry a Kaiten or the Ohka instead...

Sorry, I do not know the history & development of this plane. I see you also have it carry the jury-rigged 14" shells (aka 800kg bombs).
This is not meant to be a snarky comment, I am genuinely interested in the thought process.

Cavalry Corp · Post by **Cavalry Corp** » Fri Sep 15, 2023 12:03 pm

Thanks for the input

Actually was thinking about taking the TT option out as well, its a hypothetical dead end development from the Liz, using 6 modest engines.

Working on a new small patch now and take note of what you said- I see no issue with the 800kg though- its a pretty big beast. But yeh perhaps the TT have to go, considering what you said about its size etc. There is a Ohka variant of the next development G8 in 2nd half 44. BUT it would be realistic and interesting to consider that these units ( and the Liz) if they survive could go for the Ohka once it arrives so I will add it in but they need to wait until mid 44 for that weapon to be available.

I value all input as even though its hypothetical this mod is not asking for science fiction level of belief

We have low tech at the start then it accelerates faster than real time by 44.

anything else please feel free to comment. next official update in June44 but if you are interested I can mail you a copy after the next patch which sorts out mainly micro issues, load outs, fine tuning arrival dates, AA etc all fine tuning stuff.

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Cavalry Corp · Post by **Cavalry Corp** » Fri Sep 15, 2023 12:27 pm

Oh some help please

when I change it to Okha the load out is nothing for Naval attack in Dec 41 test mod ( it should be greyed out?) Are you able to tell me what the code should be to allow this to happen when the missile is available and so it can use bombs in the meantime??

planes are the same in terms of the loadout numbers

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RangerJoe · Post by **RangerJoe** » Fri Sep 15, 2023 12:54 pm

Just think if you could use that plane with the Ohka on a port strike! No AAA units bothering the plane, just the Ohka . . .

JanSako · Post by **JanSako** » Fri Sep 15, 2023 3:23 pm

Is it possible that Ohka should be in the last slot? Put the bombs & whatnot to the top & the last available weapon at the bottom. Just guessing though!

Cavalry Corp · Post by **Cavalry Corp** » Sat Sep 16, 2023 4:17 pm

I will play with it - but the last slot is always Engines- or do you mean the last weapon slot I have - I think that makes no difference.

Cavalry Corp · Post by **Cavalry Corp** » Sat Sep 16, 2023 6:51 pm

OK could not get that load out to work -

So... I have added new TT device for very un manoeuvrable planes. With half the accuracy of other typical weapons. Seems like a good fix to me.

Cavalry Corp · Post by **Cavalry Corp** » Sat Sep 16, 2023 10:28 pm

9/3/44 more action over the map.

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JanSako · Post by **JanSako** » Sun Sep 17, 2023 9:29 am

That was a nice intercept!
Of course, the fault is entirely the Allied players'... that convoy was routed way too close to Truk.

Cavalry Corp · Post by **Cavalry Corp** » Sun Sep 17, 2023 10:20 am

We did spot them 2 turns ago.. and thanks. any spotted unit in this game is in some sort of danger.

Cavalry Corp · Post by **Cavalry Corp** » Sun Sep 17, 2023 12:41 pm

Another failed attempt on Wake leads to allied retribution.

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Cavalry Corp · Post by **Cavalry Corp** » Tue Sep 19, 2023 9:01 am

13/3/44

I 24 strikes and Sinks CVL with one Kaiten and two TT ( causing ammo explosion) then puts 2 TT in CV Essex ( Not Sunk). Never had a sub make two attacks like this before.

Allies left the group unloved with high DL at night and day, No ASW escorting TF and probably there are slow escort ships in the TF - I will ask Dean. All these thing make trouble

In this mod what is left of the SS that Japan has now have Radar and we do have Kaiten in Jan 44 - as explained we have faster tech arriving now. I have around 5 SS with Kaiten just now another launch at an XAK but missed as well this turn.
The selection of firing a Kaiten ( pair) or TT seem quite random and hard coded.

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Cavalry Corp · Post by **Cavalry Corp** » Tue Sep 19, 2023 1:05 pm

15th March 44

more infiltration and more action - Japan doing good just now.

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Cavalry Corp · Post by **Cavalry Corp** » Sat Oct 14, 2023 9:13 am

1/4/44 Allies too quiet they are preparing for a big push - some success in china for Japan - China is much tougher in this mod. Allied subs get more active off HI.

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Cavalry Corp · Post by **Cavalry Corp** » Mon Oct 16, 2023 10:22 pm

9/4/44 - More attrition action allied subs sinks CVE but we got all the pilots off - allied subs do not move enough and also suffering losses.

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RangerJoe · Post by **RangerJoe** » Mon Oct 16, 2023 10:50 pm

If the Allied subs do not move much and it is safe to do so, I suggest flooding the area with aerial Naval Search and ASW assets while also making some hunter killer groups with highly skilled crews.

Cavalry Corp · Post by **Cavalry Corp** » Tue Oct 17, 2023 7:01 am

Ranger - Yep you are quite that is what I have done - he never moves the subs once detected they do not attack as much and can be hunted out. He should stay further out IMO

In this mod Japanese ASW is worse 41-43 than stock but in 44 is better. In late 44 we also get a new weapon against subs if there are ships left to use it.

Cavalry Corp · Post by **Cavalry Corp** » Wed Oct 18, 2023 6:59 pm

11T APRIL 44

Pagan falls after a good fight

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Cavalry Corp · Post by **Cavalry Corp** » Sat Oct 21, 2023 10:06 am

11/4/44

Amazing effort by allied LST nearly sinks Jap sub.

PT boats miss everything

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Cavalry Corp · Post by **Cavalry Corp** » Mon Oct 23, 2023 9:40 pm

17/4/44

Allies boast of invasion plans
estimated month before something big happens.
So far the number that will be committed
13 CVs, 13 CVLs, 31 CVEs, 15 BBs, 2 BC, 1 CB, 15 CAS, 18 CLs, 10 CLAAs, 210 DDs, 35 DEs, 8 APDs,
along with 163 thousand troops
and you'll probably be on vacation before it launches sad.

Allies under pressure in China

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Empire Mod PBEM ( From 1 Jan 43) Game finished Sept 45 as a draw.

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