Tactical Air War

[Fern]

Here's an idea. Why not get rid of allotted amounts of aircraft every player has and just designate certain airfields an infinite amount of planes. But these airfields would hold the prized F4 for Germans/ Lagg3 with 23mm for Russians. It would give more importance to holding your key airfields and push the front further to hold the highly prized fighters.

[SV7_Felix_Iron]

[Blakhart]

I remember that mission Was hot down there. Good camera work.

 

Just reposted that on our fb. 

 

https://www.facebook.com/il2taw

Remember guys, we are also on Fb, like us to follow the news and updates.

Edited August 5, 2016 by =LG=Blakhart

[NN_RugbyGoth]

Thanks for the sharing via FB 

[ShephardCSAF_Shephard]

Thanks for sharing. I cant wait. When already will be running a server.

[Blakhart]

Yesterday we had a serious brainstorm on LuftGangsta TS. Talks and voting took more than 4 hrs but 90% of the topics, players requests, propositions were discussed.

 

By decision of the majority I can`t reveal changes in the next war until they will be working well in the script.

We need few weeks to fix the bugs, create the new script, rules and as final point, start the new war.

I hope you understand that.

But what is most important thing I can assure you that we will use some of the ideas from this topic. :D

 

 

But lets move to the most important part of my post.

During our meeting we were also debating problems like camping over the bases, lonely suicidal attacks, vulching, chutekilling and bombing the aprons.

We noticed a bigger concern about the chutekilling issue, planes limitations, experience, etc.

 

And now we need to be clear in this area.

Claims, demands from the people who are not doing ANYTHING for the project are just inpolite.

We will not accept changes which may transform this server in to another arcade kindergarden.

The main idea of the online war for the experienced players will be kept as long as we run this project.

 

This is the LuftGangsta team statement.

 

But we are not stubborn assh%1es... and we still try to find a solution whenever the problem will appear.

So I asked my friends will they accept recruiting new TAW builders to our team and they definitly accepted that!!!

Fresh ideas and different point of view brings always good things.

Stagnation leads to auto-destruction.

So if you want to have the impact on the campaign, rules, etc. you need to help us with creating the TAW.

Writing a post with requests or demands cost you 5 to 10 minutes.

Coding, creating the www, building the maps, object layers takes a lot of work hours...

 

At the moment we would like to ask for help with

- creating the graphics for www

- creating the www sites

- map building

- any other support which might be helpful in your opinion (except coding)

 

All is in your hands guys We are open for cooperation and count on your positive feedback!!!

Edited August 8, 2016 by =LG=Blakhart

[HR_Tumu]

Thx Blakhart.

 

Its  very good TAW team open the doors for recruting help .  Im sure are some guys can help Team . We wait.

 

thx for info.

[=AVG77=FenderbirdX]

Awesome news.

 

While y'all are tweeking I wanted to put in a possible fix on how to stop suicide bombing runs.

 

If possible, add forward AA batteries around towns and popular navigation points. This would light up a single bomber and allow defensive fighters to spot and take them down b4 the suicide stuka makes it to their target.

 

In my mind sporadic long range AA (88s and what not) at least 15 to 20 km away from the front line in strategic spots would make spotting and intercepting lone bombers easier and after getting shot down the pilot either wises up or attacks aa.

 

Just a thought.

Thank y'all for what ya put into this.

[Mekanikol]

Looking forward to taking part in the next campaign with my friend. We are a small, two man squadron and have no time or skill to help build the campaign or website, but we look forward to participating. The aircraft limitations were or biggest concern. Unlimited Stukas but extremely limited fighters felt odd. I like flying escort for my buddy who likes to bomb. It seems odd that i have to limit my ability to escort my friend. Regardless, we enjoy the server and appreciate all of the work everyone puts in. If there is any other way we can help wed be glad to, we just don't have the ability to code or run the website.

[curiousGamblerr]

Many of us love this server and would love to help as much as we're able.

 

For starters, can you guys show us the code? How is the whole thing architected? Maybe some Github/Bitucket/whatever links?

 

Once we are able to see how it all works, it will be easier to say, "hey, I can improve that piece!"

[1PL-Husar-1Esk]

Many of us love this server and would love to help as much as we're able.

 

For starters, can you guys show us the code? How is the whole thing architected? Maybe some Github/Bitucket/whatever links?

 

Once we are able to see how it all works, it will be easier to say, "hey, I can improve that piece!"

Good idea!

[Blakhart]

In the request there is not a single word about the coding.

For now we need help with:

-graphics

-map building

-www site creation.

Edited August 8, 2016 by =LG=Blakhart

[Wolfs]

am i right in stating that the server is offline right now?

[I./JG1_Deschain]

am i right in stating that the server is offline right now?

yes, and it will be several weeks

[Wolfs]

yes, and it will be several weeks

thx for the info!

[Blakhart]

Recommend editing your earlier post to remove "- any other support which might be helpful in your opinion" if you are not looking for other support.

If someone want to create skins, promo video, etc.

[SAG]

If someone want to create skins, promo video, etc.

 

i could help with skins, what do you need?

[Mekanikol]

As far as skins are concerned what are the limitations/requirements?

[VBF-12_Stick-95]

All is in your hands guys We are open for cooperation and count on your positive feedback!!!

 

Just wondering if you received my pm?

[Blakhart]

Yes Thx! We discussed all the suggestions.

[curiousGamblerr]

In the request there is not a single word about the coding.

For now we need help with:

-graphics

-map building

-www site creation.

Sorry I misunderstood. Figured website creation in particular included coding, seeing as I build websites with code all day. Won't happen again.

[Sketch]

=LG=Blakhart - Your PM inbox seems full. I can help with map creation. How can I help?

[ShephardCSAF_Shephard]

Today launch a new patch?

[Zygiert]

Guys please launch another campaign with previous settings, just for killing time and havin fun while waiting for improved campaign.

It feel so dull flying on other servers without long-term goals without motivation to keep rigour and self-restraint to get a plane safely on the ground.

 

I know that you are trying to make a "brand" and keep us starved on purpose, but don't do it!

[Haza]

=LG=Blakhart - Your PM inbox seems full. I can help with map creation. How can I help?

Sketch,

 

I reckon you might be the best man to make the promo video for TAW, as per # 985!!

 

 

Haza

[KoN_]

I would love TAW skins to be in place for just this server historic of course . I think this would help spotting and identifying air targets . 

 

Keep up the good work guys .

 

Our squad is still getting used to BOS  and with the sales that were  in place ` we are growing slowly . 

[ShephardCSAF_Shephard]

[ECV56_Rodri]

Casually I was testing things with my last TAW flight records and get this result...

 

 

Anyway, I would like to help with the promo video if you need 

Edited August 12, 2016 by ECV56_Rodri

[=EXPEND=Tripwire]

Eagerly awaiting the return of TAW! Nice video.

[CCG_bexhausted]

Nice video nice music i love it !

Edited August 13, 2016 by -LaFrench-bexhausted

[SAG]

Hey Guys! i was wondering if there is a possibility for a progrees report on the new TAW?  

 

 Thanks a bunch!  

[=LG/F=Kathon]

Hey Guys! i was wondering if there is a possibility for a progrees report on the new TAW?  

 

 Thanks a bunch!  

Hi, there is progress

 

Most of the time we spent on debugging and fixing bugs in the script. I also had to find workaround in case DServer doesn't change the map after end of the mission. We started working on new Moscow map but unfortunately many airfields on it are not designed for multiplayer. I have asked developers about it.

 

New system of plane set is implemented and we are testing at the moment. Manual is being written. 

 

Variety of mission time added. Mission may start just after the sunrise or end before sunset. Info about target being attacked by enemy added. 

 

There are few things we want to add, so we all will have to wait a little bit more

Edited August 19, 2016 by =LG=Kathon

[SAG]

Hi, there is progress

 

Most of the time we spent on debugging and fixing bugs in the script. I also had to find workaround in case DServer doesn't change the map after end of the mission. We started working on new Moscow map but unfortunately many airfields on it are not designed for multiplayer. I have asked developers about it.

 

New system of plane set is implemented and we are testing at the moment. Manual is being written. 

 

Variety of mission time added. Mission may start just after the sunrise or end before sunset. Info about target being attacked by enemy added. 

 

There are few things we want to add, so we all will have to wait a little bit more

 

 

Hey Kathon thanks a lot for the reply,

me and a lot of other TAW fans (YES, fans  ) are really eager to get back into the server, its pretty much the only server worth flying on for me (and some others), we were discussing about the possibility of implementing having a test server that just runs the new TAW build while there is a normal server running the OLD build so all of us can enjoy, if its about costs of having a second server, perhaps you could setup a donation page so that some of us can contribute (id do it in a heartbeat), please consider this as a possibility and let us know

 

on another, more TAWhollic topic, how long do you think might take? a week, two or three?? im dying heeree    

 

Thanks Again!   

Edited August 20, 2016 by SAG

[Lymark]

 I didn't have a chance to try out TAW. And I have a question regarding airplane resupplement. 

 

 Say all I have is 4x F2s, and I crashed them all during take off. Does it mean I'm done with the entire match, since I'm out of planes to complete combat missions?

[=FEW=N3cRoo]

quoted from "hangar page"

 

One airplane is resupplied after 5 combat missions. Combat mission is a "LANDED"/"IN FLIGHT" sortie 5 minutes long with AK/GK or at least 15 minutes long without any AK/GK.

DITCHED column (A/B/C) means ditched planes will be resupplied after A-one mission, B-two missions, C-three missions.

To fly transport plane take 100% fuel and no bombs. Capturing enemy airfield is possible only by transport planes.

 

Ju 87 D-3 unlimited

Ju 88 A-4 transport unlimited

He 111 H-6 transport unlimited

 

 

 

But: Loosing too many planes is a loose condition for factions, so you may better not actually explode 4x on takeoff 

 

 

Greetings

Edited August 21, 2016 by N3croo

[216th_Jordan]

What N3croo said plus the script only analyses the results after the mission ends, at least that is how it was.

Edited August 21, 2016 by 216th_Jordan

[=LG=Wicher]

There will be totaly new planeset system in next campagin so you have to wait for more detailed information.

[HR_Tumu]

Good news-

 

New planetset implemented.  I like know more about it, finally its a planetset based on "points"??? or simply change types and numbers??? No problem i wait for details, Txh LG.

 

One more cuestion ... its planned extended campaing whit BOM maps?

Edited August 21, 2016 by RedEye_Tumu

[Trinkof]

Hello guys! Cannot wait for the campaign to start again, I only flew a couple of missions on the previous one and really enjoyed it, especially plane and loadout limitation forcing to play smart, and ensure historical accuracy.

 

I just noticed something, watching videos from the player on the German side, which might be a small error, or an unfortunate forgetting : removed headrest seem to be unlocked on German 109. As a lot of loadout are restricted for historical purpose, which is great I find it really disturbing that this one is not.

 

Suggestion : remove it from all 109, and add just one 109F4 allowing this modification, only unlocked after all other planes are filled up, representing what removed headrest was : a very rare experten modification

 

Edit : same thing applies to glass headrest on the G2, 1943 modification which have nothing to do here.

 

Anyway thank you for the server, and see you soon in the skies! 'S!

Edited August 22, 2016 by LAL_Trinkof

[=LG/F=Kathon]

I hope we will start new campaign in the next week. New plainset is based on points.