So if only one stack could defend, how would the program decide which one is defending? I do like the idea, btw. I have been playing this for almost a year (anniversary in about 2 weeks), have read all the "how to use planes threads" and every time I think I have it figured out, something goes wrong.
Patrol is needed, it makes sense, that is what air interdiction of road nets and gaining air superiority is all about. The micromanaging to exploit the code is the problem. (OK F-16's get out of the MIg's patrol zone so you do not fire at them in 15 seconds. OK, go back in and let them shoot at you). Kind of ridiculous.
How about: if there is no patrol overlap, the planes can change their patrol within their cone without having to return to base. If they change their patrol location while within an enemy air patrol radius, they must return to base to refuel and rearm. This forces a decision, stay and fight, or leave. If you leave, then the opponent has an opportunity to hit you while refueling if he has anything in range. If you stay and fight, you both take your lumps, whatever they may be.
Patrol is needed, it makes sense, that is what air interdiction of road nets and gaining air superiority is all about. The micromanaging to exploit the code is the problem. (OK F-16's get out of the MIg's patrol zone so you do not fire at them in 15 seconds. OK, go back in and let them shoot at you). Kind of ridiculous.
How about: if there is no patrol overlap, the planes can change their patrol within their cone without having to return to base. If they change their patrol location while within an enemy air patrol radius, they must return to base to refuel and rearm. This forces a decision, stay and fight, or leave. If you leave, then the opponent has an opportunity to hit you while refueling if he has anything in range. If you stay and fight, you both take your lumps, whatever they may be.
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