http://www.squadselectseries.comNew map up. Berlin and target 37 went down in frame 3. Most of the damage was done to Berlin in frame 2 but it was finished off by TOT in frame 3. The rest of the bombers hit 37 and the hapless AI dropped on 37 as well. Luftwaffe did well against the AI bombers, downing a record 34 but the cranked up bufftuff probably was a bit too much, only 1 player B24 was lost. The tight Allied bomber formation was daunting and there were not as many passes as in the previous frames. Luftwaffe seemed to be concentrating more on the escort fighters this frame with 28 shot down against 16 of their own.
Allies have closed the gap on the Luftwaffe this frame but still trail going into frame 4, 359 to 278. Scores are only partial until the S6 is posted and pilot losses and a/c losses of all types can be tallied.
Good Luck in Frame 4.
Notes:
1. The AI B17s ran all the way into target in fine formation but as soon as bomb-bay doors opened and they dropped they started to loose airspeed and slowly sink to earth, unloaded at T+170 when they were not going to get home. Trying B24s next frame instead to see if there is a difference.
2. Buff tuff was doubled from frame 2 to 3 and will be set back to 1.5 for frame 4. Plane damage\weapons has changed since we last ran a bombers into germany event so it makes is a bit harder to play-balance but we are getting close.
3. AI otto settings looked to be relatively fair, being set at 25% of their maximum ability. Attacking a large formation of AI bombers with speed and smarts was possible and at least 24 direct kills on AI bombers were recorded. Its when the formation breaks down that they seem to be easy meat. No changes on this front.
jabo
