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ORIGINAL: jpinard
Interesting discussion. I haven't dove into the game yet, but is it possible to create a scenario where the Germans can research longer range fighters (or start out with it).
This is quite possible. I do believe that it is likely unbalancing, however ...
In wawgoldfactory.txt the tech limits are defined (how fast you can advance). They do apply to all powers equally.
TECH_LIMIT,1,1939,1,1940,12,PLAYER_GER,United States,Russia
TECH_LIMIT,2,1941,1,1943,12,PLAYER_GER,United States,Russia
In wawgoldunitdata39.txt the initial tech levels are defined.
UNIT,FIGHTER AIR,PLAYER_GER
UNITDATA,TD_TYPE,1,TD_AA,6,TD_SA,1,TD_UA,1,TD_LA,2,TD_TORP,0
UNITDATA,TD_SPEED,1,TD_RANGE,1,TD_EVADE,5,TD_ARMOR,0,TD_DURAB,3
UNITDATA,TD_CAP,5,TD_AMPHIB,0,TD_COST,2,TD_CLASS,1,TD_SUP_USE,1
UNITDATA,TD_FUEL_USE,0
In wawgoldresearch39.txt the initial research levels (how far along to the next tech level) are defined:
RESEARCH,PLAYER_GER,FIGHTER AIR,TD_EVADE,4