Formation Editor? (Full Version)

All Forums >> [Current Games From Matrix.] >> [Modern] >> Larry Bond's Harpoon - Commander's Edition



Message

MarkShot -> Formation Editor? (11/28/2007 3:35:31 AM)

Is the path of motion for HCCE oriented towards the North as you assign sectors in the formation or must you orient units relative to the path of motion for the group?

So, like in a fast moving group maybe you want your ASW patrol out in front. Do you need to reassign sectors everytime the group hits a new course leg?

Also, is it safe not to set up your own patrols and leave this to the staff assistant? Will it do a reasonable job?

Thanks.



TonyE -> RE: Formation Editor? (11/28/2007 3:45:39 AM)

my 2 cents (US, I'm not so rich as to use valuable Canadian coins)

formation patrols much be adjusted to match your current path of motion (you turn the group 90 degrees, the formation contents don't turn with the group).  So yes, you must re-adjust after meaningful course changes. 

The patrols the staff assistant uses are the ones defined by the scenario designer so hopefully that person chose well.  You'll find some scenarios with no formation patrols since the scenario writer didn't include them for the expected player side (assuming the player would define the patrols).  I like to keep my AEW patrols outside of carrier groups so that I can radiate my E-2 but leave the carrier group totally passive, that's my biggest difference from the default formation patrols.




SteveF2006 -> RE: Formation Editor? (11/28/2007 4:13:24 AM)

Why is it that in many cases, after I have assigned aircraft on patrol in the formation, the staff adds other aircraft that I did not? This happens usually at the beginning of the game. I wait to see how many other aircraft the staff will launch, then I go into the formation editor and delete the added patrols. All it does is annoy me and waste my aircraft until they can be refueled. [:@]



CV32 -> RE: Formation Editor? (11/28/2007 5:58:12 AM)

quote:

ORIGINAL: SteveF2006
Why is it that in many cases, after I have assigned aircraft on patrol in the formation, the staff adds other aircraft that I did not? This happens usually at the beginning of the game. I wait to see how many other aircraft the staff will launch, then I go into the formation editor and delete the added patrols. All it does is annoy me and waste my aircraft until they can be refueled. [:@]


Hehe, its because you have 'Auto Formation Air Patrols' selected. When you start the game, and see the 'Select Game Options' pop-up, click 'No' for the Auto Formation Air Patrols. Its the last option in the list. (These are the formation patrols that the scenario designer suggested for you when he created the scenario).



Page: [1]

Valid CSS!




Forum Software © ASPPlayground.NET Advanced Edition 2.4.5 ANSI
1.703125