=SFF=_cercataa 33 Posted January 23 (edited) Should I start with the BoS one, or the BoM one ? If I start it with BoM, then I'll have the same pilot in the BoS and BoK careers ? Or they are completly indepent ? Edited January 23 by =SFF=_cercataa Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mmaruda 215 Posted January 23 So you are optimistically assuming your character will survive that long? 😂 I'd go with BoM, see what happens. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AeroAce 827 Posted January 23 I believe that you can keep your pilot but I have not got that far so I'm not sure how it works. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
=SFF=_cercataa 33 Posted January 23 1 minute ago, Mmaruda said: So you are optimistically assuming your character will survive that long? 😂 I was assuming permadeath was only in the hardest difficult ... so how does it work when you get killed, you start again ? Or you play with another pilot of the same squadron ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAGNUM_PT 43 Posted January 23 10 minutes ago, =SFF=_cercataa said: I was assuming permadeath was only in the hardest difficult ... so how does it work when you get killed, you start again ? Or you play with another pilot of the same squadron ? There's an option to enable permadeath called "Iron Man" (or something similar). It's disabled by default. If you die with that option enabled, you won't be able to progress any further in the career. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mmaruda 215 Posted January 23 14 minutes ago, =SFF=_cercataa said: I was assuming permadeath was only in the hardest difficult ... so how does it work when you get killed, you start again ? Or you play with another pilot of the same squadron ? Permadeth is an option in the campaign settings. I would make a "what are you casual" or "git gud" joke here, but honestly, I really recommend turning it on - it completely changes the way you play the game. There is a sense of fear, when going into combat, there is no refly button, you actually approach missions more like a real pilot would - the objective and survival are what matters, you don't get into random fights just to rack up some kills. It's more immersive that way, but also teaches you to fly smarter. I totally understand why someone would like a more relaxed experience, but despite some possible frustration, it just make the game... well richer. Suddenly getting back home in one piece after being damaged becomes an adventure on its own, rather than just "oh, well, I'll have to replay that one". 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PatrickAWlson 2424 Posted January 23 I like to start from the beginning. Using PWCG I play with max injury = serious wounds. That way I incur enough of a penalty (several months out of action) to be careful while still being able to progress through the war. If I did permadeath I would never get past the first few months of the war. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedKestrel 972 Posted January 23 I started with Battle of Moscow, and I've worked my way up to Battle of stalingrad. If you fly 1 mission per day, it takes a looooong time to work through a campaign, so you can up the speed if you want to. As to perma-death: It is a setting you can set in the campaign. However, even if you don't choose to go with Iron Man, be very careful! If you are captured or die in a mission, do NOT click Finish Mission. if you do that, your pilot will remain dead/captured and you won't be able to continue the campaign. What you need to do is click Restart Mission! It will take you back to the briefing screen and you can fly the mission again, or exit and try again later. This happened to me a couple times. I'm not super attached to my stats so I just started at the nearest phase of the campaign and went from there. Once I get through all three campaigns I'll start some Iron Man mode attempts I think. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
=SFF=_cercataa 33 Posted January 23 2 hours ago, Mmaruda said: Permadeth is an option in the campaign settings. I would make a "what are you casual" or "git gud" joke here, but honestly, I really recommend turning it on - it completely changes the way you play the game. There is a sense of fear, when going into combat, there is no refly button, you actually approach missions more like a real pilot would - the objective and survival are what matters, you don't get into random fights just to rack up some kills. It's more immersive that way, but also teaches you to fly smarter. I totally understand why someone would like a more relaxed experience, but despite some possible frustration, it just make the game... well richer. Suddenly getting back home in one piece after being damaged becomes an adventure on its own, rather than just "oh, well, I'll have to replay that one". You convinced me to play the career a second time ... now I'm to green to make it 1 hour ago, RedKestrel said: It is a setting you can set in the campaign. However, even if you don't choose to go with Iron Man, be very careful! If you are captured or die in a mission, do NOT click Finish Mission. if you do that, your pilot will remain dead/captured and you won't be able to continue the campaign. What you need to do is click Restart Mission! It will take you back to the briefing screen and you can fly the mission again, or exit and try again later. This happened to me a couple times. I'm not super attached to my stats so I just started at the nearest phase of the campaign and went from there. Once I get through all three campaigns I'll start some Iron Man mode attempts I think. Thanks for the tip !!!! I have the same plans, but maybe when I finish there is another campaign ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
=SFF=_cercataa 33 Posted January 23 4 hours ago, PatrickAWlson said: I like to start from the beginning. Using PWCG I play with max injury = serious wounds. That way I incur enough of a penalty (several months out of action) to be careful while still being able to progress through the war. If I did permadeath I would never get past the first few months of the war. Look like a very interesting tool ... thanks for the tip !!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mac_Messer 177 Posted January 24 So where can I view my missions flown record? I can`t find it in Pilot Statistics? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
=SFF=_cercataa 33 Posted May 20 I started my first career in Moscow, and I got captured after 5 or 6 missions ... That's perfect, I just found the settings I want for my career, now I'll create a pilot that I really care about him. How long does it take to finish the Moscow Career ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sevenless 961 Posted May 20 55 minutes ago, =SFF=_cercataa said: How long does it take to finish the Moscow Career ? Depends on your career settings. If you chose realistic time I´d say 2-3 missions per day over 6 months = roughly 400 - 450 missions if your unit is on the frontline the whole time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
=SFF=_cercataa 33 Posted May 20 3 hours ago, sevenless said: Depends on your career settings. If you chose realistic time I´d say 2-3 missions per day over 6 months = roughly 400 - 450 missions if your unit is on the frontline the whole time. OMG, that's really long !!!!! Whit the setting I have only played with difficulty and "front activity" I think it was called ... Realistic was always on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spartan85 269 Posted May 20 YES! your pilot will carry on to the next campaign.. and as the others have stated.. If your pilot survives I only play iron-man on so "if he dies, he dies" -Ivan Drago - Rocky 2 but ive managed to rack up a score and get on the world newspaper... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
