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Why not have option to target a task force or give it a... - 7/12/2004 10:28:44 AM

MadDawg

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Hi All,

This is something Ive always wanted since UV and was hoping it would be in WITP. What is it that we *cant* target a task force (one of high detection level) for our bombers to concentrate on?

I have a situation at the moment where there are a couple of surface groups are bombarding some islands and behind them is a massive landing force of AP's. Id really like my bombers to concentrate on those and take out as many troops as possible before they land. Unfortunately they are fixated on the warships as this is their coded priority and they are totally ignoring the transports.

Dawg

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RE: Why cant we target a task force? - 7/12/2004 10:36:10 AM

rroberson

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you have to trust your force commanders (AI) to make the right decision.

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RE: Why cant we target a task force? - 7/12/2004 10:48:45 AM

MadDawg

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Hehe, I do realise that thats the 'given' reason *but*....as it is we can target a port, airfields, troops, cities, we can assign long range CAP to our *own* task forces, set their altitude, range, tell fighters to attack ships, etc, etc, etc. If you want to get technical, maybe the AI should handle 3/4's of these, too.

Out of all of these what would be one of the most useful and helpful commands for aircraft, being able to designate a task force as a primary target, is missing. It just seems a little inconsistant that we are given so much control over aircraft, particually as we now have range too, yet we are forced to sit back and cross our fingers hoping the AI will choose the target we want at sea.

Even an option where you could designate a task force and the AI would consider it a higher priority (but may choose another) target would be great. This wasnt such a problem in UV as it was all on a smaller scale, but with such a large area and so many task forces running around I think it could really help out the player.

Dawg

PS : Just reworded the title to better express the question

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RE: Why cant we target a task force? - 7/12/2004 1:29:24 PM

DoomedMantis

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The option is on the wish list, but well down the list from my understanding form the developer side

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RE: Why not have option to target a task force or give ... - 7/12/2004 2:13:26 PM

MadDawg

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Thanks for the info Doomed

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Fingers crossed it might be reach as some point becuase I think it could really remove some of those more frustrating moments in WITP whilst also removing some of the concerns people have with the target selection AI, putting control back in their hands.

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