Any way to see the RAF in game soon?

[hames123]

The first 3 games have been set on the eastern front(which I don't really mind), and soon, the game will be moving to the Pacific, so is there a way to see the RAF soon? Or do we have to wait 4-5 years before that happens.

[Yakdriver]

So you just gave yourself the answer.
3 years in Russia, 3 years in New guinea... and beyond that nobody knows.

[J2_Trupobaw]

RAAF is more likely .

[Feathered_IV]

I was thinking of making an alternative speech pack of English or even US voices using all the different sound samples I have collected over the years.  I've been put off however by how annoyingly monotonous the scripting of this titles AI voices are.  I think if heard in my own language, the repetition would drive me mad.

[ElPerk]

So you just gave yourself the answer.

3 years in Russia, 3 years in New guinea... and beyond that nobody knows.

Isn't it 1 year in Midway and then 1 year in Okinawa? Where does NG come from?

[Yakdriver]

Midway... okinawa...Hawaii...  not being too precise here.

[ElPerk]

Midway... okinawa...Hawaii...  not being too precise here.

But you should be, because New Guinea vs. Midway is actually a topic of discussion  

 

edit: Team has stated they do Midway and then probably Okinawa. Not New Guinea. Big difference!

 

The reason is Battle of New Guinea is one of those battles that floats around as a favourite of some fans. After all, it has different plane set, goals and strategy (such as land-borne airplanes) than the naval carrier battle that is Midway. That means that if there was a developer statement that they're not doing Midway but New Guinea, it will be huge - think Battle of Kuban vs. Battle of Mediterranean debate of summer 2016. 

 

Therefore, saying that New Guinea is coming when you actually mean Midway or Pacific in general is pretty misleading! Hope this helps.

Edited December 20, 2016 by ElPerk

[ShamrockOneFive]

Midway... okinawa...Hawaii...  not being too precise here.

 

To be precise, the team has all but committed to Midway after and Okinawa as a probably. There are no announced plans after that.

The first 3 games have been set on the eastern front(which I don't really mind), and soon, the game will be moving to the Pacific, so is there a way to see the RAF soon? Or do we have to wait 4-5 years before that happens.

Probably will have to wait a few years. I'd love to see the Western Front again flying Spits and Typhoons over Normandy or something in North Africa and Italy.

 

That said... we're getting a Spitfire Vb Collector Plane this year as part of Battle of Kuban and Jason has been open to the possibility of the British Pacific Fleet being at Okinawa. At least in concept he's open to it. Maybe its too much work. I don't know. An Illustrious-class carrier plus Fleet Air Arm Corsairs, Avengers and maybe a Seafire if we're lucky would be glorious.

Edited December 20, 2016 by ShamrockOneFive

[Finkeren]

Download BorisVorybunov's RAF skin for the MiG-3

[SCG_Space_Ghost]

But you should be,

 

-snip-

 

No, he shouldn't... Because spreading misinformation when there is a clear and concise development plan doesn't really help anybody.

[Yakdriver]

aww come on now.
so i am being bashed for not being precise.

 

so should i bash the OP because he did not bother to find any info on the subject either.
Why ask questions when the info is already out there!

THAT would be bloody useful would it not.
hate me

and then ask me if i care.
 

[Yakdriver]

Please ask such questions here:
https://forum.il2sturmovik.com/topic/7-questions-developers/

*safest answer*

[ShamrockOneFive]

aww come on now.

so i am being bashed for not being precise.

 

so should i bash the OP because he did not bother to find any info on the subject either.

Why ask questions when the info is already out there!

 

THAT would be bloody useful would it not.

hate me

 

and then ask me if i care.

 

 

You're not being bashed.

 

If someone asks a legitimate question and the answer is incorrect (or misleading) then you're leaving that person with the wrong information and doing them a disservice.

Edited December 20, 2016 by ShamrockOneFive

[ElPerk]

No, he shouldn't... Because spreading misinformation when there is a clear and concise development plan doesn't really help anybody.

You are misreading me, my friend, I agree with you

 

edit: Oh I see, I phrased it badly because I assumed Midway was common knowledge. My bad!

Edited December 20, 2016 by ElPerk

[SCG_Space_Ghost]

-snip-

 

Please stop projecting at me. 

You are misreading me, my friend, I agree with you

 

edit: Oh I see, I phrased it badly because I assumed Midway was common knowledge. My bad!

 

You are agreeing with me. No harm done there. 

[II/JG17_HerrMurf]

Another piece of info that is not correct is Okinawa is not a, "probable". Jason confirmed Okinawa is the development theater after Midway. The third (unnamed) title is the only one up for grabs at the moment. We are all hoping the third title is Guadalcanal, Solomons and/or New Guinea. Ideally it would be the second title as opposed to the third but Jason stated emphatically that Okinawa will follow Midway directly.

[ElPerk]

Another piece of info that is not correct is Okinawa is not a, "probable". Jason confirmed Okinawa is the development theater after Midway. The third (unnamed) title is the only one up for grabs at the moment. We are all hoping the third title is Guadalcanal, Solomons and/or New Guinea. Ideally it would be the second title as opposed to the third but Jason stated emphatically that Okinawa will follow Midway directly.

Ah, OK. I seem to be passing misinformation too! :D

[ShamrockOneFive]

Another piece of info that is not correct is Okinawa is not a, "probable". Jason confirmed Okinawa is the development theater after Midway. The third (unnamed) title is the only one up for grabs at the moment. We are all hoping the third title is Guadalcanal, Solomons and/or New Guinea. Ideally it would be the second title as opposed to the third but Jason stated emphatically that Okinawa will follow Midway directly.

 

For some reason I seem to remember there still being a question mark out on the Battle of Okinawa line, however, that does not appear to be the case. You are correct. I've amended my post.

[Dakpilot]

I must have missed the confirmation of Okinawa, I understood it was 'the plan' but not an absolute, was it in a post or from the recent Teamspeak session

 

Cheers Dakpilot

[II/JG17_HerrMurf]

Live Chat.

[Dakpilot]

Thanks Murf 

 

http://www.armouredcarriers.com/task-force-57-british-pacific-fleet

 

http://www.armouredcarriers.com/task-force-57-iceberg-i-british-pacific-fleet

 

 

Here's hoping for a bit of FAA action at Sakishima in Okinawa Campaign or even as an extra DLC 

 

Task force 57

 

• 1st Battle Squadron: HMS King George V (Fleet flagship), HMS Howe
• 1st Aircraft Carrier Squadron: HMS Indomitable (Flagship Aircraft Carriers), HMS Victorious, HMS Illustrious, HMS Indefatigable, HMS Formidable (still enroute)
• 4th Cruiser Squadron: HMS Swiftsure (Flagship Cruisers), HMNZS Gambia, HMS Black Prince, HMS Argonaut, HMS Euryalus (Flagship Rear Admiral Destroyers)
• 25th Destroyer Flotilla: HMS Grenville (Captain Destroyers), HMS Ulster, HMS Undine, HMS Urania, HMS Undaunted
• 4th Destroyer Flotilla: HMAS Quickmatch (Captain Destroyers), HMAS Quiberon, HMS Queenborough, HMS Quality
• 27th Destroyer Flotilla: HMS Whelp, HMS Wager

 

Cheers Dakpilot

[Gambit21]

Live Chat.

Yep - but still not set in stone. Too much time still between now and that second PTO release.

 

If the Okinawa decision sticks I will support them and lend everything I have to help it be successful. Until I hear "we've examined the case and presented arguments for going to Guadalcanal/Solomons next, and against Okinawa period - but we're sticking with Okinawa" I remain hopeful.

 

If we must - then I plan on being an asset and not a thorn in their side about it. I want them to be successful.

 

It's all going to be fun - but this is one Zeke pilot who won't be crashing his plane into a ship.

[unreasonable]

Another piece of info that is not correct is Okinawa is not a, "probable". Jason confirmed Okinawa is the development theater after Midway. The third (unnamed) title is the only one up for grabs at the moment. We are all hoping the third title is Guadalcanal, Solomons and/or New Guinea. Ideally it would be the second title as opposed to the third but Jason stated emphatically that Okinawa will follow Midway directly.

 

Yes, but that is a long way out and it is still possible that we could persuade him that it is a really bad idea, for all the reasons discussed in other threads. 

[Cybermat47]

RAF? Unlikely. RNFAA and RAAF? Pretty likely.

 

If you want some RAF action, I would recommend IL-2 Sturmovik: Cliffs of Dover with the Team Fusion mod

[II/JG17_HerrMurf]

Yep - but still not set in stone. Too much time still between now and that second PTO release.

 

If the Okinawa decision sticks I will support them and lend everything I have to help it be successful. Until I hear "we've examined the case and presented arguments for going to Guadalcanal/Solomons next, and against Okinawa period - but we're sticking with Okinawa" I remain hopeful.

 

If we must - then I plan on being an asset and not a thorn in their side about it. I want them to be successful.

 

It's all going to be fun - but this is one Zeke pilot who won't be crashing his plane into a ship.

 

 

Yes, but that is a long way out and it is still possible that we could persuade him that it is a really bad idea, for all the reasons discussed in other threads. 

 

I don't challenge the idea of trying to change minds. In fact, I'm all for it. I would prefer a more linear timeline with Guadalcanal etc between Midway and Okinawa. I was just presenting the facts as they are at the moment.

[Gambit21]

Yep - I get it.

[Jsun-El]

Not sure on the benefits of Okinawa. Wasn't Japanese air power pretty much neutered by then?

[ShamrockOneFive]

Not sure on the benefits of Okinawa. Wasn't Japanese air power pretty much neutered by then?

 

Yes and no. A lot of manpower had been diverted into attacking the American and British fleets using kamikaze attacks, mostly using lightly trained pilots and surplus obsolete airframes (everything and the kitchen sink was used). Then you also have some of the regular and elite units operating some of the best Japanese hardware to protect those attacks.

 

Some really cool stuff on the Japanese side including the N1K2J, Ki-84, Ki-100, and Ki-67 bomber (one of the best Japan ever fielded) up against some great late war fighters. The kamkaze attacks were a turkey shoot for the most part (though with some critical consequences for some Allied ships) but there were some fights at parity of technology and sometimes of skill between Allied and Japanese pilots. I'd love to see those.

 

I would just hope that southern Kyushu was part of the map or on a separate map so we could have the USN carrier raids there.

[Gambit21]

Not sure on the benefits of Okinawa. Wasn't Japanese air power pretty much neutered by then?

 

More or less - the fact that they were crashing aircraft into ships pretty much says it all in that regard.

Pretty much on their knees at this point.

 

Go to the link in my signature and look at Hiromachi's post that I quoted there.

Edited December 21, 2016 by Gambit21

[Baer]

Is there a reason one of the battles couldn't be over Japan itself? Say a hypothetical Operation Down Fall? Same basic 1945 aircraft, but all allied airbases are based out of Okinawa or Essex class carriers off the Japanese coast. Give a person more of a reason to try and make it back to air bases or carriers instead of bailing out over Japan, plus you would have factories to bomb. I'm new to the game butwould love to get my hands on a Hellcat.

 

I suppose having Okinawa would be exciting to though. CAS missions and still be able to use carriers and captured airfields.

 

I'm new to the game but just my two cents.

[Gambit21]

Not going to happen - horrible idea.

My wife's grandfather flew Hellcats over mainland Japan in 1945 and never even saw a Japanese aircraft. Worst idea in the history of the solar system.

He ended up diving out of formations to straf greenhouses and such to ease the boredom.

[Eagle-OnePirabee]

Well, it is on good record the Russians received tons of Hawker Hurricanes from the British, as such it would be perfectly okay to have them in the current game. No need to wait for the Pacific version first.

 

Pirabee