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Leaders - 9/16/2012 5:40:30 PM

trhinz

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Can someone tell me what the significance is of the * symbol that appears sometimes behind the name or rank of individuals on the leaders list?

Thanks.

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RE: Leaders - 9/16/2012 11:45:45 PM

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I think it means the leader exists in multiple lists i.e. they might available for commanding a TF but also a LCU, at the same time.

Practically speaking you can just ignore it.

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RE: Leaders - 9/17/2012 9:17:14 PM

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I find it difficult to believe that something the folks who developed or updated this game would put something in that should be ignored. Is that really the case?

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RE: Leaders - 9/17/2012 10:22:16 PM

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I find it difficult to believe that something the folks who developed or updated this game would put something in that should be ignored. Is that really the case?

How about Nates?

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RE: Leaders - 9/17/2012 11:41:00 PM

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ORIGINAL: dr.hal

I find it difficult to believe that something the folks who developed or updated this game would put something in that should be ignored. Is that really the case?

How about Nates?

Now Paul, just because they didn't work for you, doesn't mean they are crud.... Think Honda!

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RE: Leaders - 9/17/2012 11:46:11 PM

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Can someone tell me what the significance is of the * symbol that appears sometimes behind the name or rank of individuals on the leaders list?

Thanks.

You see this in air unit leaders. It means there's also a pilot entry for that leader so if you choose that leader to command the air unit, you will get the pilot entry as well in the pilots list of the group.

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RE: Leaders - 9/18/2012 12:57:05 AM

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Now that makes sense, thanks jc!

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RE: Leaders - 9/18/2012 10:55:15 AM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: jcjordan

quote:

ORIGINAL: thinz2

Can someone tell me what the significance is of the * symbol that appears sometimes behind the name or rank of individuals on the leaders list?

Thanks.

You see this in air unit leaders. It means there's also a pilot entry for that leader so if you choose that leader to command the air unit, you will get the pilot entry as well in the pilots list of the group.

Ah Ha!! Another mystery solved.

Thanks jcjordan!!
& thanks to thinz2 for asking the question!!

< Message edited by Empire101 -- 9/18/2012 11:03:24 AM >

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RE: Leaders - 9/18/2012 1:03:06 PM

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ORIGINAL: Empire101

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ORIGINAL: jcjordan

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ORIGINAL: thinz2

Can someone tell me what the significance is of the * symbol that appears sometimes behind the name or rank of individuals on the leaders list?

Thanks.

You see this in air unit leaders. It means there's also a pilot entry for that leader so if you choose that leader to command the air unit, you will get the pilot entry as well in the pilots list of the group.

Ah Ha!! Another mystery solved.

Thanks jcjordan!!
& thanks to thinz2 for asking the question!!

I agree, it does seem to be solved! I too thank you jcjordan however I would like to know how you found this out? I read all the updates and patches commentary and didn't see this one. What did I miss? Hal

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RE: Leaders - 9/18/2012 4:31:57 PM

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I've also noticed this. It's easy to figure out if you're removing the leader from a full air group and then suddenly you're short a pilot.

What does the * mean for ship captains/TF leaders? Does it mean they could be chosen for either?

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RE: Leaders - 9/18/2012 10:40:45 PM

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I don't think I've seen that so can't say why in that case but if I do I'd normally see what their stats are & that might give me a clue as to where they're coming from. Just a WAG but maybe it's quirk of pilot promotions to command level ranks above what you'd see for air units historically ie an ACOM, USN Cpt or BGen in charge of a squadron. I've occasionally seen where a pilot who's in command of a squadron that's promotoed to ACOM when removed then become available to command one of the air hqs or other land units.

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