GBOATZ
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Hi Magi,
Thank you for your insight and opinions. I too, am an old harpooner for many, many years and, in fact, still have Harpoon 97 loaded on my computer and a TON of scenarios that I still play from time to time!
I must admit in advance that with regards to CMANO I am a poor strategist as it often takes me a while to figure out exactly what I'm supposed to be doing on many of the community scenarios. What I've found is my particular preference are those scenarios that provide a very clear cut mission, where you're to go from point A to point B, find the enemy and en route "Attack and Defend." More, I don't particularly select missions where you can't shoot at anyone, or have to scratch your head trying to decipher all the political ramifications if I do this or that.
Consequently, unless I find a scenario that meets my criteria, I find myself re-playing many of the missions that I do like, but have yet to receive a "Triumph." One in particular is "Canary Cage" with Spain vs NAIL. I have recently begun re-playing it again but if you'd like we can start at the beginning. I'd be willing to have you share your insight regarding this mission as frankly my strategy has yet to work completely. I have tried several different variations for a win on this scenario but I have yet to do so. This is my current strategy list as I began the scenario:
A) I intend changing the course of the leading Spanish Aircraft Carrier group (but not the follow on Spanish Amphibious Group) that is to provide air cover and support as I want to avoid running directly into whatever the scenario's author may have conveniently placed there waiting for them. I think it will also give me more opportunity for a better ASW sweep, locate enemy shipping and move my AEW assets closer,
B. I also wish to convert as many planes to fighters as possible at the beginning of the mission to clear the skies of enemy fighters, ASW Helos and AEW planes and provide an ongoing AAW patrol zone above both of my surface groups.
B. Create dual refueling zones: one for AAW and a second for Attack Aircraft then use aircraft (if possible) to take out enemy shipping instead of waiting for other assets, like harpoons from my ships or my very slow diesel subs, to sink them.
C. Take out Algerian and Morocco air bases at the beginning of the game to cut down on "nuisance" attacks against my surface groups. Also have to be careful not to re-assign the attack planes to the closest home base as i discovered (too late) that base has NO Attack munitions; just air to air.
D. Finally, take out radars and enemy assets around landing area with HARM and bombs to clear a path for Amphibious group. This will take a while as the attacking planes have a long way to go to get there and will need refueling and perhaps a fighter escort.
So, Canary Cage is the scenario I intend to re-play next. I may have you at a disadvantage as like I said, I've played this scenario before, but have never been successful. Let me know what you think?
< Message edited by GBOATZ -- 8/15/2014 2:37:57 PM >
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Operation Folgore - 
As I was about to waste 6 hours re-arming the Harriers on my carrier, it occurred to me why not just try strafing THEM instead? So I refueled my Jamming Helicopter, waited for it to get dark and then sent it and 5 harriers in after the Patrol Boats in the Carriers path and strafed them all! None got sunk, but they are badly mauled and I'll wait until my Helo refuels and send in another strafing attack! Now there is something I would have NEVER thought of were it not for you! Thanks for the insight! Who knows? I might just start strafing a lot of other targets from now on! 
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