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"Airbal"
Posted: Thu Dec 09, 2004 5:27 pm
by s131313
In the upper right corner of the base description is a "Airbal" designation and a number. Can someone tell me what this is????
RE: "Airbal"
Posted: Thu Dec 09, 2004 5:56 pm
by Dereck
Not sure 100% but it has something to do with your air superiority over a base.
RE: "Airbal"
Posted: Thu Dec 09, 2004 6:18 pm
by BPRE
Hi,
Feinder has given a rather detailed explanation in this thread:
fb.asp?m=751497&key=airbal
Regards
BPRE
RE: "Airbal"
Posted: Fri Dec 10, 2004 1:43 pm
by Feinder
To give credit where it's due, Knavey is the one doing most of the research. FWIW, airbal also varies by range. So a sqdn of Zeros projects a diminishing airbal over a range of about 6 - 8 hexes. Can't remember exactly, Knavey is the one with all the notes. But basically, the farther out you go from a base (with a squadron), less you are able to affect airbal. Naturally, it also depends on the number of aircraft in the unit. I don't think it takes into account the other subtleties tho, like exp ect.
So something like this could be for some aircraft type...
Range...Airbal Effect
0 ... 12
1 ... 10
2 ... 6
3 ... 4
4 ... 1
5 ... 1
6+ ... no effect
RE: "Airbal"
Posted: Fri Dec 10, 2004 4:00 pm
by mlees
What is this number used for? Part of the AI player's routines in airstrike calulations?
RE: "Airbal"
Posted: Fri Dec 10, 2004 4:03 pm
by mlees
OK, I just clicked on the link.. looks like the answer to my question is a qualified yes.
RE: "Airbal"
Posted: Fri Dec 10, 2004 4:04 pm
by Ron Saueracker
One of the primary use is supposedly to assist the TF/convoy routing routine. Does not seem to have an impact.