War Night

[[TWB]80hd]

Anyone (Western Hemisphere) interested in a weekly, scheduled, loosely organized mission night on Syndicate?

 

There are always people on during Eastern Hemisphere prime time, but it quickly dies off by the time we western folk get off work.  

 

I KNOW there are people still logging in, seeing no one flying, and just going and doing something else.  Hopefully this will get better after release, but it'd be nice to fly until then.

 

We're going to tentatively commit (TWB) to being on at 2000 CDT/CST / 2100 EDT/EST.   This isn't TOO late for the East Coasters, while still allowing West Coasters to fly as well.

 

The "loosely organized" portion of this event signifies that it is assumed that participants are here to fight the war (emphasis on fight).  Thankfully we don't have the War Thunder mouth breathers that take the "supertanker" fuel option, climb to 10km and hide from combat... but we do want to encourage mass engagements... 

 

This means making an effort to communicate with your team... even if you're not flying in formation, if you let us know what you're doing, we can better support one another.  This means maybe flying something you don't normally fly in order to fill a need (Bombers, attackers, supply missions if they are implemented)

 

This game is an absolute BLAST when there are people to fly with/against.  The loss of the Eagle's Nest crippled Multiplayer for westerners, but Syndicate runs an excellent server... most of us will be in the same boat ping-wise, so don't let a bit of latency shovel sand into your vadge.  Come join us!

 

Recipe for awesome:

• Show up ~2000/2100 CDT/EDT tomorrow night (Tuesday, 2014/10/14, and every Tuesday here on out)
• Chat it up on team comms with tactical info (What you are flying, who you are with, where you are heading)
• Stay in the front line target areas, try to push the front
• Kick as many asses as possible
• Repeat the last 3 steps until you are too tired to see

 

Rock on, and see you tomorrow night.

 

Edited October 13, 2014 by [TWB]80hd

[SYN_Blackrat]

Sounds like a plan , I will try and make sure one of our US server admins can keep an eye out for crashes that night in particular, well crashes are not so bad as I have set it to restart if a crash is detected, its these blasted freezes we cannot detect. That said it has been pretty good over the weekend so far.

Edited October 13, 2014 by SYN_Blackrat

[SYN_Per]

Good luck and hope the server doesn´t freeze! Hope you guys have a great time!

[[TWB]Pand]

S! and thanks for the help/support!

[deleted@31403]

[TWB]80hd,

This is something in the future our squad would want to do in the near future. We have 20 strong in IL2. We are looking at moving to BOS for multiplayer flying against other squads. We are hoping BOS can fulfill this need. Right now just a few of us are exploring the sim.

[[TWB]80hd]

[TWB]80hd,

This is something in the future our squad would want to do in the near future. We have 20 strong in IL2. We are looking at moving to BOS for multiplayer flying against other squads. We are hoping BOS can fulfill this need. Right now just a few of us are exploring the sim.

 

 

Awesome!  We can currently only put 5 or 6 pilots in the air on a good day in BoS, but we'd be game to do some squad vs. squad stuff sometime when you guys are up for it.

[oneeyeddog]

Any particular TS channel?

[ducs]

Most likely the BOS TS in the Syn server channel for allied/axis english =)

[SYN_Jedders]

Great idea, this. We can expand on any success by creating specific missions for war night. Maybe something with two missions one after the other where one mission is attack based for only one side alternating. Give us a few ideas and we can work stuff up for next week.

 

Our batch file automated system means we can run certain missions at specific times. Give us a feel for what start times you want etc for next week?

Edited October 13, 2014 by SYN_Jedders

[=SqSq=Sulaco]

You can count me in.

[[TWB]Outlaw-]

I'll try to make it for a bit.

[Y-29.Silky]

Great idea, this. We can expand on any success by creating specific missions for war night. Maybe something with two missions one after the other where one mission is attack based for only one side alternating. Give us a few ideas and we can work stuff up for next week.

 

Our batch file automated system means we can run certain missions at specific times. Give us a feel for what start times you want etc for next week?

How about this ..

 

The final days of the German 6th Army at Pitomnik, all hope is lost and Red Army tanks have it surrounded and are closing in.

 

Planes: He-111, Bf-109, Yak

 

- He-111's have to land at Pitomnik from "some far away base", Pitomnik, a hot LZ has incoming artillery rounds hitting in and around the airfield.

- He-111's also have to "evacuate" from Pitomnik back to the "some far away base"

- Luftwaffe fighters have to cover the He-111's at all costs.

-VVS has to intercept the He-111's

Just a couple cents and an outline.

 

... Without giving the VVS that Northern airfield they had before that allows them to vulch the main German airfield religiously

Something to force an objective on the 109 pilots who mostly just like to go on their own looking for a fight and leaving the bombers for cannon fodder.

Edited October 13, 2014 by Silky

[SYN_Jedders]

I like it!

 

Will see if I can find a mission maker to pick it up for next week.

[71st_AH_Mastiff]

well I showed but didn't see any one else there

[[TWB]Pand]

well I showed but didn't see any one else there

It's scheduled for tonight!   

 

Recipe for awesome:

• Show up ~2000/2100 CDT/EDT tomorrow night (Tuesday, 2014/10/14, and every Tuesday here on out)

[[TWB]80hd]

How about this ..

 

The final days of the German 6th Army at Pitomnik, all hope is lost and Red Army tanks have it surrounded and are closing in.

 

Planes: He-111, Bf-109, Yak

 

- He-111's have to land at Pitomnik from "some far away base", Pitomnik, a hot LZ has incoming artillery rounds hitting in and around the airfield.

- He-111's also have to "evacuate" from Pitomnik back to the "some far away base"

- Luftwaffe fighters have to cover the He-111's at all costs.

-VVS has to intercept the He-111's

Just a couple cents and an outline.

 

... Without giving the VVS that Northern airfield they had before that allows them to vulch the main German airfield religiously

Something to force an objective on the 109 pilots who mostly just like to go on their own looking for a fight and leaving the bombers for cannon fodder.

 

If we get enough people to show up, this would be awesome.

 

Right now, we're just looking to have some fights/bombing/etc, but if we get 16+ people that really want to do something semi-structured, we can definitely do this.

 

Tomorrow night we're really just looking to scrum... we'll see which map they have up when we get on, but the above mission plan would be awesome if we can get the numbers.

Even if it's just 4v4 scrums in fighters, it'll be better than War Thunder.

[[TWB]80hd]

Okay, let's go ahead and use the Official TS tonight...

 

There is already a group of channels for Syndicate Europe, we'll be in the English channel (BRRRRR HAHAHAHAHAHA... sorry)

 

Just join whichever side you're on, obvs

 

IP: 8.3.5.133:9407

 

PW: bos2014

[LastRightsXIII]

Today I seem to be a little dumbed down. What would that be in PST?

Thanks

S

!

[[TWB]Pand]

Today I seem to be a little dumbed down. What would that be in PST?

Thanks

S

!

1800 PDT (6:00PM)

[LastRightsXIII]

Thank you for confirming where I went blank.

See you soon.

S!

[Uriah]

I will have bells on.

[71st_AH_Mastiff]

It's scheduled for tonight!   

as there was no date I figured it for that night.

[[TWB]Pand]

We had blast with 3 coordinated attacks/scenarios!  

 

 - One with Stuka's and escort inbound Grishin supply depot which was a successful hit!   There was a huge furball on the egress, and I barely made it back with the damaged bird.

 - Another one with IL-2's attacking Marinovka airfield... this was not so successful, the Germans ate us for lunch along with the AAA

 - Final mission included Peshkas and IL-2's.  The Peshka's hit the main buildings and I was able to secure the Fuel dumps with my IL-2 rockets.  We were engaged by a 109, and I was able to take down a distracted 109 with my 20mm, but was immediately hit by his wingman which sent me down for a controlled ditch.

 

Great fun and appreciate everyone that showed up!   :Salute!

[71st_AH_Mastiff]

yes first run was fun, but then I tired out and had a nap.

[oneeyeddog]

Technical issues kept me from participating very much but it was fun and the fact that someone is organizing a few missions for the North American MP crowd is appreciated. Thanks!

[Basher]

I had a great time flying with the guys (once I could get my engines started in the PE-2...lol). I am glad to see that people are going to start flying more, since my nightly ritual was to log in to TS and see if anyone was on there flying. It was tumbleweed city for the longest time, however I hope that we can change that for the better. 

[SYN_Per]

S! to TWB for setting this thing up. Great initiative!

[[TWB]Pand]

Here's are the streams from two of the runs if anyone is interested!  

 

Mission 1:  War Night - Mission 1: Stuka's goin' to downtown Gumrak.  

I didn't have my PTT teamspeak button bound in OBS, so you can't hear me at all with coordination :/  however, still a nice run and huge furball to escape through  Appreciate the support gettin me out of there 109's!  

Engaging Gumrak Supply Depot @ 23:00

Egress and defensive @ 25:00

Final Rwy 20 Marinovka @ 32:00

 

 

Mission 3:  War Night - Mission 3: Allies Strike Back!   

Engaged by 109 @  0:40

Engaging Supply Depot @ 12:00

Engaged by 2 109s @  16:00

[[TWB]80hd]

Had a blast!

 

This game can be this fun every night.

[deleted@31403]

Looks like you all had a blast. How did you record the in game footage? Was that shadow play? That was cool. Also our squad of 20 active had a meeting last night and we will be getting into BOS. Looking forward to sharing the blus skies with ya.

[IV/JG51_Cobraj]

Hi all,

 

Are normal Tuesday time is 2200EDT. I'm sure a few can make it at 2100EDT

[[TWB]Pand]

Looks like you all had a blast. How did you record the in game footage? Was that shadow play? That was cool. Also our squad of 20 active had a meeting last night and we will be getting into BOS. Looking forward to sharing the blus skies with ya.

Look forward to flying with/against you!

 

I use OBS (Open Broadcasting Software) and Stream to TwitchTV.  

 

This is my live channel (when I'm streaming): http://www.twitch.tv/pand_twb

Here are my highlights (Twitch lets you review your broadcasts and save what you want): http://www.twitch.tv/pand_twb/profile

[-NW-ChiefRedCloud]

Great idea and I will do my best to support this. However due to our RoF Fly-In on the same day I will most likely alternate where I can. Still a great idea, Thanks.

 

Chief

[[TWB]80hd]

Great idea and I will do my best to support this. However due to our RoF Fly-In on the same day I will most likely alternate where I can. Still a great idea, Thanks.

 

Chief

 

We can certainly change it up... I mean, no night is bound to work for everyone, but if an entire squad is already booked for Tuesdays, we could discuss switching it up to say Thursday?  Or alternate.

[-NW-ChiefRedCloud]

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We can certainly change it up... I mean, no night is bound to work for everyone, but if an entire squad is already booked for Tuesdays, we could discuss switching it up to say Thursday?  Or alternate.

 

Alternating I can handle and is what I meant to say. Thanks.

 

Chief

Edited October 16, 2014 by -NW-ChiefRedCloud

[[TWB]80hd]

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We can certainly change it up... I mean, no night is bound to work for everyone, but if an entire squad is already booked for Tuesdays, we could discuss switching it up to say Thursday?  Or alternate.

 

Alternating I can handle and is what I meant to say. Thanks.

 

Chief

 

I hear ya, but I am just throwing it out there that if we have people that can't make it on Tuesdays, we just picked that day randomly... we can certainly change.

 

 

That being said, we're currently planning next weeks impromptu missions, so if anyone has any suggestions, let me know.

 

 

My idea right now is (first run):

 

X number of 109s + remainder in He-111s

 

vs

 

X number of Yaks + remainder in Lagg-3s

 

And, same as last time, we designate a couple of targets but do not specify which of those targets the He-111s are attacking.

 

I think it sets up a decent match up without just leading to a bomber slaughter.

 

That's tenative right now, but I think we're going to stick with Germans attack, Soviets defend, then Soviets attack and Germans defend.

 

If we get 40+ players we can think about doing something more complex.

 

ALSO:  I am considering us doing a fighter goat rodeo furball prior to mission start.... say 1900 or 1930 CDT... everyone who shows up early we have a 2km furball.

[-NW-ChiefRedCloud]

 

 

Thanks 80hd I appreciate that.

 

Chief

Edited October 16, 2014 by -NW-ChiefRedCloud

[Y-29.Silky]

Maybe it'd be better on the weekend, that'd allow European players to get in the action without having to worry about the next day, and the numbers would sky rocket.

[SYN_Blackrat]

Maybe it'd be better on the weekend, that'd allow European players to get in the action without having to worry about the next day, and the numbers would sky rocket.

 

It probably would, but with limited slots it might be a bit frustrating if US players cannot get on at the start time. We have found Saturday night to not be that popular as it appears some sad people have a social life but nothing to stop US based players flying during the morning on a weekend which is afternoon/evening Euro time, but again limited slots.

 

Hopefully this is all temporary and within a month or so the dserver is out for everyone.

[[TWB]Ewertsp]