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I'm done with this ridiculous time vampire of a game. - 10/20/2014 11:05:39 AM   
chazz

 

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Status: offline 		Just lost a whole carrier group because they'd rather bomb transports than an enemy carrier group. Which they knew was there.

This is retarded.

I'm done.

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RE: I'm done with this ridiculous time vampire of a game. - 10/20/2014 11:33:37 AM   
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RE: I'm done with this ridiculous time vampire of a game. - 10/20/2014 11:34:49 AM   
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RE: I'm done with this ridiculous time vampire of a game. - 10/20/2014 11:37:56 AM   
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RE: I'm done with this ridiculous time vampire of a game. - 10/20/2014 12:30:46 PM   
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RE: I'm done with this ridiculous time vampire of a game. - 10/20/2014 1:16:10 PM   
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ORIGINAL: mind_messing

I've had a good laugh at some things posted, but geofflambert just hit the ball out of the park.

+1

I've finally understood one of his posts! Actually 2 of them here!






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RE: I'm done with this ridiculous time vampire of a game. - 10/20/2014 2:19:09 PM   
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ORIGINAL: PaxMondo


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ORIGINAL: mind_messing

I've had a good laugh at some things posted, but geofflambert just hit the ball out of the park.

+1

I've finally understood one of his posts! Actually 2 of them here!







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RE: I'm done with this ridiculous time vampire of a game. - 10/20/2014 2:23:40 PM   
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Status: offline 		I used to feel the same frustration...but after a while I realized the transports sinking might be saving my LCU's a lot of future grief...besides....if my carrier pilots are looking at their fuel gauges...they might feel good hitting ANY target...in lieu of none..

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RE: I'm done with this ridiculous time vampire of a game. - 10/20/2014 2:52:04 PM   
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RE: I'm done with this ridiculous time vampire of a game. - 10/20/2014 3:22:53 PM   
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ORIGINAL: mind_messing

I've had a good laugh at some things posted, but geofflambert just hit the ball out of the park.


Indeed.

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RE: I'm done with this ridiculous time vampire of a game. - 10/20/2014 3:26:42 PM   
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RE: I'm done with this ridiculous time vampire of a game. - 10/20/2014 3:32:58 PM   
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RE: I'm done with this ridiculous time vampire of a game. - 10/20/2014 3:35:42 PM   
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RE: I'm done with this ridiculous time vampire of a game. - 10/20/2014 3:44:51 PM   
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Chickenboy, listen to the crab puppet. I think you know what he's saying.




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RE: I'm done with this ridiculous time vampire of a game. - 10/20/2014 4:47:31 PM   
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RE: I'm done with this ridiculous time vampire of a game. - 10/20/2014 6:54:22 PM   
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RE: I'm done with this ridiculous time vampire of a game. - 10/20/2014 7:02:57 PM   
DaveConn

 

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Status: offline 		As an aside, I just finished reading "Rising Sun, Falling Skies." Given the outrageous (but actual) events detailed there, my primary conclusion is that the players in AE have far too easy a time in managing and directing their military assets!

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RE: I'm done with this ridiculous time vampire of a game. - 10/20/2014 7:13:29 PM   
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Status: offline 		War is hell, isn't it? The OP should be glad his planes at least hit something. Mine just seem to kill fish!

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RE: I'm done with this ridiculous time vampire of a game. - 10/20/2014 7:17:28 PM   
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ORIGINAL: chazz

Just lost a whole carrier group because they'd rather bomb transports than an enemy carrier group. Which they knew was there.



How do you know they know. The fact that the intel reached you doesn't mean it reach the pilots


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RE: I'm done with this ridiculous time vampire of a game. - 10/20/2014 7:32:54 PM   
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Status: offline 		Well depending on the detection levels, but I have player against AIs many times and they do cheat, no doubt.

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RE: I'm done with this ridiculous time vampire of a game. - 10/20/2014 7:37:56 PM   
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Status: offline 		That's right, the AI really puts it to you. If you can't take it you'd probably bail in a PBEM.

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RE: I'm done with this ridiculous time vampire of a game. - 10/20/2014 7:42:19 PM   
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RE: I'm done with this ridiculous time vampire of a game. - 10/20/2014 10:33:41 PM   
Numdydar

 

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RE: I'm done with this ridiculous time vampire of a game. - 10/20/2014 11:04:14 PM   
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Status: offline 		On the other hand, I had a bombardment and aircombat battle group encounter a large but poorly escorted Japanese invasion fleet by chance. Oh the glorious carnage! I'll bet the AI wishes it knew how to do save and reload

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RE: I'm done with this ridiculous time vampire of a game. - 10/21/2014 12:11:08 AM   
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ORIGINAL: chazz

Just lost a whole carrier group because they'd rather bomb transports than an enemy carrier group. Which they knew was there.

This is retarded.

I'm done.


The easy thing is to quit and go home. You're really not affecting anyone but yourself. Hence, the ridicule you're getting.

Understand during Coral Sea IJN fliers reported they sunk a carrier and battleship when they
bombed USS Neosho and USS Sims.

Because the supreme commander knows the carriers are out there doesn't mean the fliers see them
or recognize what they're attacking.

If you're a relatively new player (or even a player like myself that forgets sometimes) I'm guessing their may have been some stones you left un turned...



Details like what was the air ratings of the commanders involved, what kind of search did you
have on the area, what was fatigue levels, was enough escorts involved, are enemy forces under a cloud bank or other factors...

There are times just poor luck plays out and you have to hope next go 'round lady luck shines on you.

Maybe you'll give it another go when the impact wear's off. Keep in mind this is a very rewarding game and there are some like myself still learning and
refining gameplay and I like others bought this the day it was released 5 years ago.

Best of luck!






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RE: I'm done with this ridiculous time vampire of a game. - 10/21/2014 12:26:42 AM   
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ORIGINAL: SuluSea

quote:

ORIGINAL: chazz

Just lost a whole carrier group because they'd rather bomb transports than an enemy carrier group. Which they knew was there.

This is retarded.

I'm done.


The easy thing is to quit and go home. You're really not affecting anyone but yourself. Hence, the ridicule you're getting.

Understand during Coral Sea IJN fliers reported they sunk a carrier and battleship when they
bombed USS Neosho and USS Sims.

Because the supreme commander knows the carriers are out there doesn't mean the fliers see them
or recognize what they're attacking.

If you're a relatively new player (or even a player like myself that forgets sometimes) I'm guessing their may have been some stones you left un turned...



Details like what was the air ratings of the commanders involved, what kind of search did you
have on the area, what was fatigue levels, was enough escorts involved, are enemy forces under a cloud bank or other factors...

There are times just poor luck plays out and you have to hope next go 'round lady luck shines on you.

Maybe you'll give it another go when the impact wear's off. Keep in mind this is a very rewarding game and there are some like myself still learning and
refining gameplay and I like others bought this the day it was released 5 years ago.

Best of luck!






Search skill of pilots invovled
weather over target hex(s)
distance to relative targets
Gary's random-ator

just a few more to add on to what sulu said ....

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RE: I'm done with this ridiculous time vampire of a game. - 10/21/2014 12:27:06 AM   
Flying Tiger

 

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Status: offline 		Ha! and of course it NEVER happened IRL that a pilot/squadron leader would attack anything other than the perfect highest value target in range!! (can you hear the scornful sarcasm???).

Just because the game emulates reality (rather than doing exactly what you wanted it to do) does not make it 'retarded'. Actually, that's what makes it fun!

Hoping you stick with it a few more turns!

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RE: I'm done with this ridiculous time vampire of a game. - 10/21/2014 1:35:19 AM   
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Status: offline 		This game takes a certain amount of patience. Some have it, Like all of the above responders, and some don't. If I gave up the first time I lost 3 or 4 CV's in a single action, I would of quite before buying this game 5 or so years ago and thrown WITP in the trash. Restart, Replay, Reload. Never give up....GP

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RE: I'm done with this ridiculous time vampire of a game. - 10/21/2014 1:54:03 AM   
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ORIGINAL: chazz

Just lost a whole carrier group because they'd rather bomb transports than an enemy carrier group. Which they knew was there.

This is retarded.

I'm done.


If you are not going to need it anymore, can I have your computer?


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RE: I'm done with this ridiculous time vampire of a game. - 10/21/2014 2:51:37 AM   
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Sometimes strikes hit the wrong target. And sometimes someone loses a carrier battle spectacularly. Both happened in the real war.

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