The Reluctant Admiral--Imperial Perspective
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RE: 'So it Begins...'
Note it is not the famed 88mm that was used with AP armour also but a end of WWI weapon design by the German Navy . It is still much better than the Japanese 75mm and Historically 1000 tubes were built , which raises the issues that they could have build 1000 105mm Howitzers for the same cost ( giving an IJA div heavier arty than a US one) ... decisions decisions.
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RE: 'So it Begins...'
Love taking Jolo on turn 1 by paras while i send some fast ships with a BF and some guards ( in case paras fail) , they can then leap frog and take undefended bases.
Mersing is interesting ...but obvious maybe take Bilton and some other islands first and bring your BBs for this one..IMHO the only alternative is a go slow in Malaysia and focus on East Bornea , Timor and Java it wouldnt be too slow if he 2+ brigades sitting there ... It does allow an early Burma.
Forgetting New Cal , Fiji , Tonga and Samoa is a good decision it achieves little.
Mersing is interesting ...but obvious maybe take Bilton and some other islands first and bring your BBs for this one..IMHO the only alternative is a go slow in Malaysia and focus on East Bornea , Timor and Java it wouldnt be too slow if he 2+ brigades sitting there ... It does allow an early Burma.
Forgetting New Cal , Fiji , Tonga and Samoa is a good decision it achieves little.
Underdog Fanboy
RE: 'So it Begins...'
I will concentrate on a more reasonable line. Think I will thrust due south and not SE. Will take Rabaul--Lae--PM--Solomons--Luganville. No Suva, Pago Pago, etc... Will certainly raid there but that will be about it.
Am thinking about taking Canton Isle with a one-way suicide group. They land, fortify, hold, raise some Hell, and then die. Might cause Michael to focus there instead of farther west. It is an idea. Still pondering it some.
Michael will be methodical and not take too many risks but strike when he sees an opportunity. We know each other sooooo well that it shall be interesting. He has already caught a break. The time stamp for the email ends in 8 so he can sortie 16 of his Manila SS. Oh, well... If I can sink ALL the rest then that will still be OK. Every ship I do crush in Manila is one less to find elsewhere.
Am thinking about taking Canton Isle with a one-way suicide group. They land, fortify, hold, raise some Hell, and then die. Might cause Michael to focus there instead of farther west. It is an idea. Still pondering it some.
Michael will be methodical and not take too many risks but strike when he sees an opportunity. We know each other sooooo well that it shall be interesting. He has already caught a break. The time stamp for the email ends in 8 so he can sortie 16 of his Manila SS. Oh, well... If I can sink ALL the rest then that will still be OK. Every ship I do crush in Manila is one less to find elsewhere.
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RE: 'So it Begins...'
BANZAI!
Luck to honourable Japanese command John III.
Luck to honourable Japanese command John III.
Both the victor
and the vanquished are
but drops of dew,
but bolts of lightning -
thus should we view the world.
Ôuchi Yoshitaka
1507-1551
and the vanquished are
but drops of dew,
but bolts of lightning -
thus should we view the world.
Ôuchi Yoshitaka
1507-1551
Notes as I work through the Mod
Thanks Tone. Am sending you the files this morning.
Since others are getting the files I thought I should write some Scenario Observations that will help for the Mark 2 Version of the Mod. Notes:
1. With TF that I moved I forgot to change their destinations. So you might see that DD TF at Truk but it says its destination is Ominato. There are several TF like that.
2. CV Placement and Organization:
a. The KB is divided into two TF at their starting Northern Base. Both TF have the first Turn movement bonus. Moved the other pair of BC up there as well as five DDs. The two new CLs are present as well. The player now has the ability to strike two targets Pearl and Manila/Singapore if they wish. Make sure some sort of House Rule is written covering this. The 6 CV start with their Air Group complements full.
b. The Mini-KB (CarDiv3)has Ryujo (48 Planes), Zuiho (30 Planes), and the new Shoho (30 Planes) start at Babeldoap. Biggest thing I noticed about this group is that they have an abundant amount of Zeros (28-21-21) and some punching power (36 Kates). This trio would provide excellent Invasion Force protection with all those Zeros. They have 1st Turn move bonus.
c. The two CVE (Taiyo and Hosho) are also at Babeldoap with small planes complements aboard. Hosho has 12 Zero and 6 Kate while Taiyo has 9 Zero and 12 Vals. They do not have the turn bonus but can be used for a variety of purposes.
3. The 6 Japanese BB begin spread out to support the Invasions. Since two BC were pulled to be in a more appropriate place (with the CVs), Nagato and Mutsu begin in Malaya. Two BBs are at Cam Rahn Bay and the final set begins at Babeldoap. Big guns should be able to be brought to bear at multiple points from the start.
4. Had some brain problems when I redeployed units. Managed to reassign them to their appropriate HQ Commands and bases but managed to forget their prep targets. You've got several units in Ominato assigned to 5th Fleet but prepping for the DEI. Ooppps.
This is most of the things I noticed in working on Turn One. Hope it helps.
Since others are getting the files I thought I should write some Scenario Observations that will help for the Mark 2 Version of the Mod. Notes:
1. With TF that I moved I forgot to change their destinations. So you might see that DD TF at Truk but it says its destination is Ominato. There are several TF like that.
2. CV Placement and Organization:
a. The KB is divided into two TF at their starting Northern Base. Both TF have the first Turn movement bonus. Moved the other pair of BC up there as well as five DDs. The two new CLs are present as well. The player now has the ability to strike two targets Pearl and Manila/Singapore if they wish. Make sure some sort of House Rule is written covering this. The 6 CV start with their Air Group complements full.
b. The Mini-KB (CarDiv3)has Ryujo (48 Planes), Zuiho (30 Planes), and the new Shoho (30 Planes) start at Babeldoap. Biggest thing I noticed about this group is that they have an abundant amount of Zeros (28-21-21) and some punching power (36 Kates). This trio would provide excellent Invasion Force protection with all those Zeros. They have 1st Turn move bonus.
c. The two CVE (Taiyo and Hosho) are also at Babeldoap with small planes complements aboard. Hosho has 12 Zero and 6 Kate while Taiyo has 9 Zero and 12 Vals. They do not have the turn bonus but can be used for a variety of purposes.
3. The 6 Japanese BB begin spread out to support the Invasions. Since two BC were pulled to be in a more appropriate place (with the CVs), Nagato and Mutsu begin in Malaya. Two BBs are at Cam Rahn Bay and the final set begins at Babeldoap. Big guns should be able to be brought to bear at multiple points from the start.
4. Had some brain problems when I redeployed units. Managed to reassign them to their appropriate HQ Commands and bases but managed to forget their prep targets. You've got several units in Ominato assigned to 5th Fleet but prepping for the DEI. Ooppps.
This is most of the things I noticed in working on Turn One. Hope it helps.
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The Curtain Opens
Combat Report
Dec 7, 1941
The Japanese High Command has a rather frustrating opening. The Carrier Attacks went off as planned and did pretty well, however, more then half the Navy bombers in Formosa did not fly as well as nearly a third of the Army bombers in Indochina.
All-in-all though things are now--finally--started and we shall see where the winds of war take us.
Let us go around the Horn:
Pearl Harbor
CarDiv2 and CarDiv5 prove that they are more then up for the task of a four CV Raid on Pearl! The First Kido Butai launches a strike of 84 Zero, 96 Val, and 96 Kate. There is no aerial opposition whatsoever so the Zeros hit the various AF and the attack planes have free rein over the Harbor. As stated earlier all the Vals go after shipping and the Kates streak in to deliver their devastating ordinance in the form of 800Kg Bombs and 18" Torps. Hiryu and Zuikaku carry bombs while Soryu and Shokaku bring the Torps.
The attack results look pretty good. Every Battleship was left on fire or seriously damaged. Two may be in sinking condition. Here is what Strike Commander Tomonaga documented:
Arizona 4 250Kg, 3 800Kg, and 3 TT--On Fire
Nevada 1 250Kg, 3 800Kg, and 1 TT--Major Explosion--Heavy Damage
Tennessee 3 250Kg and 5 TT--Sinking Condition
Maryland 2 250Kg, 3 800Kg, and 2 TT--On Fire
Pennsylvania 4 250Kg, 1 800Kg, and 3 TT--Heavy Damage
Oklahoma 5 250Kg, 1 800Kg, and 3 TT--Heavy Damage
West Virginia 3 250Kg, 6 800Kg, and 1 TT--Sinking Condition w/Heavy Fires
California 1 800Kg and 2 TT--Major Explosion--Heavy Damage
The primary manner that I judge a PG attack is how many cruisers were hit. These ships are essential to the Americans for the first year or so. Unfortunately the American CAs were not touched, however, all 5 CLs got hit:
Honolulu 2 250Kg
Raleigh 2 250Kg
Detroit 1 250Kg and 1TT--On Fire
St. Louis 1 TT
Helena 1 800Kg--On Fire
Minor ships were damaged fairly well also: 3 DD hit with Selfridge sunk, CM, AV, and AO.
The Zeros hit the AF pretty well and destroyed over two dozen aircraft on the ground.
The Pacific Fleet Battleline is out-of-the-war for quite a while and the First KB heads SW towards Kwajalein to begin true operations in the South and SE Pacific! Four Carriers were plenty to do this job.
The Philippines
Manila
The Second KB (CarDiv1) struck the AF and Port from the west with 36 Zero, 51 Val, and 54 Kates. The Mini-KB (CarDiv3) Air Groups flew in from the east arriving with 63 Zero and 36 Kates. The combined attack brought chaos to the AF as well as the Harbor.
Manila's AF is seriously damaged (33%) and large numbers of fighters and amphibians (PBY) are damaged with a small number confirmed destroyed. There are no planes flying CAP whatsoever.
The Attack Planes deliver a highly successful attack sinking 4 SS, 3 PT, 1 AM, and an AK. An additional 4 SS are hit--all seriously--3 DD, 3 PG, 3 AS, 2 AP, the Langley, 2 TK, 1 AO, 1 AVD, and at least 5 AK/AKL. The Port Facilities are crippled (58%) during the attack.
This devastation SHOULD have been added to by 18 Zero and 80 Betty/Nell but the Strike did not fly! CRAP!
Clark
In conjunction with the heavy raid into Manila, a massed attack of 81 Zero and 90 Betty/Nell absolutely crush Clark AF. In a developing theme, no aerial opposition at all so everyone concentrated on the AF. Anything that can fly is destroyed or damaged and the facility itself is absolutely punnished. Total are pretty good: 61 Air Base Hits, 13 Supply Hits, and 384 Runway Hits.
Iba
The 18 Zero and 75 Betty/Nell strike set for this base DID NOT FLY!
Aparri
The Japanese began their landings here. No opposition.
The three carrier groups shall move south:
1. 2nd KB moves to a point just north of Palawan and all Strike Aircraft set to Naval Attack. One group of Zeros shall Sweep Manila and the other fly escort.
2. Mini-KB moves to the Central Portion of the Philippines with Zeros set to Sweep Cagayan. Attack planes on Naval Attack.
3. CVE TF moves from 3 hexes west of Babaldoap and sets its sights on being Southwest of Davao tomorrow for strike missions.
The Davao and Jolo Invasion Forces move out from Babeldoap.
Malaya
Alor Star, Kota Bharu, and Goergetown are all hit by Army Bombers and Fighters. NO AERIAL OPPOSITION. The are no attacks of any kind by British LBA at all in the second half of the day either.
Landing at Kota Bharu proceeding under heavy escort protection.
Tomorrow morning shall see my Paras capture Victoria Point and the town just south of Tavoy. I have the two SNLF Paratroop units ready and the 1st Raiding Force waits use. Nearly 120 Transports will be used to drop the entirety of the SNLF units here.
Central Pacific
The Ocean Island and Wake Island Invasion Forces depart Kwajalein. The Wake IF has a Cover Force of 3 CL and 4 DD protecting it.
South Pacific
Lots of actions here! The Kavieng, Lae, and Rabaul Invasion Forces depart with Close Escort Forces from Truk. The Imperial Guards Brigade will travel with the 144th Inf Reg and be used if help is needed in taking Rabaul.
This is the start of the war my readers. BANZAI!
Observations:
1. It cannot be coincidence that NO PLANES flew CAP or STRIKE missions for the 1st day of the war.
2. The Japanese--for the entire day--only lost 14 Planes! Ten of those were Kates used at PH and Manila. Wow...
Dec 7, 1941
The Japanese High Command has a rather frustrating opening. The Carrier Attacks went off as planned and did pretty well, however, more then half the Navy bombers in Formosa did not fly as well as nearly a third of the Army bombers in Indochina.
All-in-all though things are now--finally--started and we shall see where the winds of war take us.
Let us go around the Horn:
Pearl Harbor
CarDiv2 and CarDiv5 prove that they are more then up for the task of a four CV Raid on Pearl! The First Kido Butai launches a strike of 84 Zero, 96 Val, and 96 Kate. There is no aerial opposition whatsoever so the Zeros hit the various AF and the attack planes have free rein over the Harbor. As stated earlier all the Vals go after shipping and the Kates streak in to deliver their devastating ordinance in the form of 800Kg Bombs and 18" Torps. Hiryu and Zuikaku carry bombs while Soryu and Shokaku bring the Torps.
The attack results look pretty good. Every Battleship was left on fire or seriously damaged. Two may be in sinking condition. Here is what Strike Commander Tomonaga documented:
Arizona 4 250Kg, 3 800Kg, and 3 TT--On Fire
Nevada 1 250Kg, 3 800Kg, and 1 TT--Major Explosion--Heavy Damage
Tennessee 3 250Kg and 5 TT--Sinking Condition
Maryland 2 250Kg, 3 800Kg, and 2 TT--On Fire
Pennsylvania 4 250Kg, 1 800Kg, and 3 TT--Heavy Damage
Oklahoma 5 250Kg, 1 800Kg, and 3 TT--Heavy Damage
West Virginia 3 250Kg, 6 800Kg, and 1 TT--Sinking Condition w/Heavy Fires
California 1 800Kg and 2 TT--Major Explosion--Heavy Damage
The primary manner that I judge a PG attack is how many cruisers were hit. These ships are essential to the Americans for the first year or so. Unfortunately the American CAs were not touched, however, all 5 CLs got hit:
Honolulu 2 250Kg
Raleigh 2 250Kg
Detroit 1 250Kg and 1TT--On Fire
St. Louis 1 TT
Helena 1 800Kg--On Fire
Minor ships were damaged fairly well also: 3 DD hit with Selfridge sunk, CM, AV, and AO.
The Zeros hit the AF pretty well and destroyed over two dozen aircraft on the ground.
The Pacific Fleet Battleline is out-of-the-war for quite a while and the First KB heads SW towards Kwajalein to begin true operations in the South and SE Pacific! Four Carriers were plenty to do this job.
The Philippines
Manila
The Second KB (CarDiv1) struck the AF and Port from the west with 36 Zero, 51 Val, and 54 Kates. The Mini-KB (CarDiv3) Air Groups flew in from the east arriving with 63 Zero and 36 Kates. The combined attack brought chaos to the AF as well as the Harbor.
Manila's AF is seriously damaged (33%) and large numbers of fighters and amphibians (PBY) are damaged with a small number confirmed destroyed. There are no planes flying CAP whatsoever.
The Attack Planes deliver a highly successful attack sinking 4 SS, 3 PT, 1 AM, and an AK. An additional 4 SS are hit--all seriously--3 DD, 3 PG, 3 AS, 2 AP, the Langley, 2 TK, 1 AO, 1 AVD, and at least 5 AK/AKL. The Port Facilities are crippled (58%) during the attack.
This devastation SHOULD have been added to by 18 Zero and 80 Betty/Nell but the Strike did not fly! CRAP!
Clark
In conjunction with the heavy raid into Manila, a massed attack of 81 Zero and 90 Betty/Nell absolutely crush Clark AF. In a developing theme, no aerial opposition at all so everyone concentrated on the AF. Anything that can fly is destroyed or damaged and the facility itself is absolutely punnished. Total are pretty good: 61 Air Base Hits, 13 Supply Hits, and 384 Runway Hits.
Iba
The 18 Zero and 75 Betty/Nell strike set for this base DID NOT FLY!
Aparri
The Japanese began their landings here. No opposition.
The three carrier groups shall move south:
1. 2nd KB moves to a point just north of Palawan and all Strike Aircraft set to Naval Attack. One group of Zeros shall Sweep Manila and the other fly escort.
2. Mini-KB moves to the Central Portion of the Philippines with Zeros set to Sweep Cagayan. Attack planes on Naval Attack.
3. CVE TF moves from 3 hexes west of Babaldoap and sets its sights on being Southwest of Davao tomorrow for strike missions.
The Davao and Jolo Invasion Forces move out from Babeldoap.
Malaya
Alor Star, Kota Bharu, and Goergetown are all hit by Army Bombers and Fighters. NO AERIAL OPPOSITION. The are no attacks of any kind by British LBA at all in the second half of the day either.
Landing at Kota Bharu proceeding under heavy escort protection.
Tomorrow morning shall see my Paras capture Victoria Point and the town just south of Tavoy. I have the two SNLF Paratroop units ready and the 1st Raiding Force waits use. Nearly 120 Transports will be used to drop the entirety of the SNLF units here.
Central Pacific
The Ocean Island and Wake Island Invasion Forces depart Kwajalein. The Wake IF has a Cover Force of 3 CL and 4 DD protecting it.
South Pacific
Lots of actions here! The Kavieng, Lae, and Rabaul Invasion Forces depart with Close Escort Forces from Truk. The Imperial Guards Brigade will travel with the 144th Inf Reg and be used if help is needed in taking Rabaul.
This is the start of the war my readers. BANZAI!
Observations:
1. It cannot be coincidence that NO PLANES flew CAP or STRIKE missions for the 1st day of the war.
2. The Japanese--for the entire day--only lost 14 Planes! Ten of those were Kates used at PH and Manila. Wow...
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RE: The Curtain Opens
John, ah, the heck with reasonable and methodical planning! This is a trial drive with you brand, spanking new sports car. Throw caution to the wind, put the top down, and drive like crazy as far and as fast as you possibly can. Go bezerk, drive Michael nuts, do things that are impossible, and go so far so fast that you either achieve victory on January 1, 1943 or have to surrender on January 1, 1944. That way you can start a new game soon!
P.S. I'm not sure this advice is actually serious, and I'm pretty sure it's not good, but on the other hand this is JOHN III we are talking about.
P.S. I'm not sure this advice is actually serious, and I'm pretty sure it's not good, but on the other hand this is JOHN III we are talking about.
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RE: The Curtain Opens
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Sweet--Innocent--Pure these are words NOT describing me!
REALLY wanted to see 400 aircraft pulverize Luzon. DRAT. Very frustrating...
Guess I'm gonna have to do it the old fashioned way.
Sweet--Innocent--Pure these are words NOT describing me!
REALLY wanted to see 400 aircraft pulverize Luzon. DRAT. Very frustrating...
Guess I'm gonna have to do it the old fashioned way.
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RE: The Curtain Opens
Well, your Pearl Harbor strike looked very effective to me. So many BB took multiple hits from TT that they will either go under or remain in the yards for a year or more. That's not a bad tally, especially in comparison to WitP.
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RE: The Curtain Opens
There ain't much to worry about from those old BBs for quite a while. Would love to see one sink but the strike was successful.
Was just talking to Michael and he said that he placed ALL planes on Training for the 1st Turn. This way they would be butchered by my Fighters. Hmmmmm...OK... Makes some sense though I would have like to crush them on Day One. Course this helped me have next-to-no losses as well so I guess it is a wash for the start.
Was just talking to Michael and he said that he placed ALL planes on Training for the 1st Turn. This way they would be butchered by my Fighters. Hmmmmm...OK... Makes some sense though I would have like to crush them on Day One. Course this helped me have next-to-no losses as well so I guess it is a wash for the start.
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RE: The Curtain Opens
Congratulation John very good strike at battleship row. some of those capital ship will sink I think. Pity about Iba strike not launching. there is P-40 group there that enemy can move. But on good wind the strike on Clark an Manila look to have good effect. All round good day even with no goes. also very low loss. Thanks.
Both the victor
and the vanquished are
but drops of dew,
but bolts of lightning -
thus should we view the world.
Ôuchi Yoshitaka
1507-1551
and the vanquished are
but drops of dew,
but bolts of lightning -
thus should we view the world.
Ôuchi Yoshitaka
1507-1551
Northern Philippines
Thought I'd get started with my screenshots. Here is Luzon to the tip of Mindanao (Cagayan).
The troops will have Aparri tomorrow and then the follow-on TF will unload. Normal activities with getting the AF up and running so I've got CAP and then striking power. Should have enough strength in this landing to take everything North of Clark.
If Michael chooses to sortie ships around Northern Luzon they'll run into a Daitai of Betty set on Naval Strike.
The CV TF will handle anything in the Central and Southern Philippines seeking escape:
1. CarDiv1 moves as shown. They will be needed for the Singkawang and Palembang landings fairly quickly so I expect to keep them here for 3 Days max.
2. Mini-KB heads down the east coast. They will stay as long as their ordinance holds out. Once that gets low I will pull them back to re-provision and then go raiding around Timor and Darwin.
3. Both CV TF will Sweep American AF and seek to destroy American Fighters.
The troops will have Aparri tomorrow and then the follow-on TF will unload. Normal activities with getting the AF up and running so I've got CAP and then striking power. Should have enough strength in this landing to take everything North of Clark.
If Michael chooses to sortie ships around Northern Luzon they'll run into a Daitai of Betty set on Naval Strike.
The CV TF will handle anything in the Central and Southern Philippines seeking escape:
1. CarDiv1 moves as shown. They will be needed for the Singkawang and Palembang landings fairly quickly so I expect to keep them here for 3 Days max.
2. Mini-KB heads down the east coast. They will stay as long as their ordinance holds out. Once that gets low I will pull them back to re-provision and then go raiding around Timor and Darwin.
3. Both CV TF will Sweep American AF and seek to destroy American Fighters.
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Southern Philippines
Coming down the screen some we see the Southern Phase of Operations:
1. The 2 CVE will mosey along doing what damage they can. They will be used in active operations for the first week or two and then I'll use one of them to re-size Chutai into Daitai for later use.
2. The Davao Landing Force moves out and they have the two CS with them so I have LOTS of Float Plane recon going on. The stout escort covers this force just to be safe from any strange ideas the Allies may get.
3. Should note that the Sendai Inf Div will land at Cagayan and drive south to crush the Island. Once Mindanao goes this Brigade and Inf Div--plus other units--shall comprise the Darwin Assault Force.
1. The 2 CVE will mosey along doing what damage they can. They will be used in active operations for the first week or two and then I'll use one of them to re-size Chutai into Daitai for later use.
2. The Davao Landing Force moves out and they have the two CS with them so I have LOTS of Float Plane recon going on. The stout escort covers this force just to be safe from any strange ideas the Allies may get.
3. Should note that the Sendai Inf Div will land at Cagayan and drive south to crush the Island. Once Mindanao goes this Brigade and Inf Div--plus other units--shall comprise the Darwin Assault Force.
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Carrier Organization
Got to thinking while I was at work about how I want my CVs to be organized once the initial flurry of Operations pauses. The Japanese OOB at the moment is 6 CV, 3 CVL, and 2 CVE. In just a little over two months we'll add the Nisshin as a CVL.
It is my intention to create three CTF around late-January of 2 CV and 1 CVL each. Since the CVLs carry over 20 Zeros they serve almost as a CAP Carrier. The TF with the larger CarDiv1 and CarDiv5 will pack 69 Zero, 48 Val, and 57 Kate. The smaller CarDiv2 will carry 63 Zero, 48 Val, and 57 Kate. This arrangement will leave CVL Ryujo and the 2 CVE doing their own thing for the moment.
If there has been no disaster then the 2 Junyos will join the Fleet by June 42 and Ryuho will mix with these slower CVs to form a fourth CTF with 62 Zero, 34 Val, and 52 Kate. At that time, due to the growing US CV threat, I will probably operate the carriers in two pairs of TF (4 CV and 2 CVL).
Always think it is good to be thinking ahead organizationally. Helps with the planning and vision for operations.
The other factor in this arena is the first upgrade for the CVs. This is a LONG one due to replacing their older 5" AA with the better 3.9" Armament. I imagine when these upgrades occur the carrier in question will be out for a month of time.
It is my intention to create three CTF around late-January of 2 CV and 1 CVL each. Since the CVLs carry over 20 Zeros they serve almost as a CAP Carrier. The TF with the larger CarDiv1 and CarDiv5 will pack 69 Zero, 48 Val, and 57 Kate. The smaller CarDiv2 will carry 63 Zero, 48 Val, and 57 Kate. This arrangement will leave CVL Ryujo and the 2 CVE doing their own thing for the moment.
If there has been no disaster then the 2 Junyos will join the Fleet by June 42 and Ryuho will mix with these slower CVs to form a fourth CTF with 62 Zero, 34 Val, and 52 Kate. At that time, due to the growing US CV threat, I will probably operate the carriers in two pairs of TF (4 CV and 2 CVL).
Always think it is good to be thinking ahead organizationally. Helps with the planning and vision for operations.
The other factor in this arena is the first upgrade for the CVs. This is a LONG one due to replacing their older 5" AA with the better 3.9" Armament. I imagine when these upgrades occur the carrier in question will be out for a month of time.
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RE: The Curtain Opens
Parts of the Luzon strike refusing to fly on December 7th were a common sight in my tests against AI. Might have something to do with overstacked airfields. Anyway, Iba is open for naval bombardment, just send a pair of cruisers and some destroyers to shut it down.
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RE: The Curtain Opens
Hey Stan. Takao's AF wasn't over-stacked. I took out all the Army Fighters and Bombers and got the total under 400 so it SHOULD have worked. I might go back and try different combinations to see what might happen.
Have you found an opponent yet for your game?
Have you found an opponent yet for your game?
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RE: The Curtain Opens
Yes, now I'm preparing the first Japanese turn against yubari. Way too much drudgework, because carrier airgroups and frontline IJAAF units refuse to accept pilots from reserve, so I need to request veterans by hand. Hopefully, at least they'll arrive soon enough.ORIGINAL: John 3rd
Hey Stan. Takao's AF wasn't over-stacked. I took out all the Army Fighters and Bombers and got the total under 400 so it SHOULD have worked. I might go back and try different combinations to see what might happen.
Have you found an opponent yet for your game?
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RE: The Curtain Opens
Stan--Hold for moment since we are fixing some issues over in the Mod Thread.
Do you know if we'll need to do a re-start if we change a few database entries?
Do you know if we'll need to do a re-start if we change a few database entries?
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RE: The Curtain Opens
It depends on what gets changed. Since its a user scenario database updates can be made to games in progress thanks to patch 3, but they may take a while to take effect (for example on the next ship upgrade or TOE change).
RE: The Curtain Opens
ORIGINAL: JuanG
It depends on what gets changed. Since its a user scenario database updates can be made to games in progress thanks to patch 3, but they may take a while to take effect (for example on the next ship upgrade or TOE change).
GREAT! None of the changes impact anything that is currently afloat or on the map so this is pretty easy. Posted more thoughts on the Mod Thread.
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