19.08.2011, 05:23
It occurs to me that there should be some scope for variety. Not just between aeroplanes, but obviously pilots skill levels which aren't really all that well modelled in sims, being limited to Rookie, Veteran, Ace, or similar categories. Reality isn't so easily categorised since personality and luck play a part. But let's look a bit further. Would a pilot in 1914 really fly the same way as one in 1918?
There ought to be some sort of grading, not just of capability, but "knowledge" too, because no-one at the start of the war knew anything about air combat. By the end, a rookies life was measured in hours and only those with talent and learning ability stood any chance of surviving (and it's never a sure thing, is it? Plenty of WW1 aces met horrible fates)
Just food for thought.
There ought to be some sort of grading, not just of capability, but "knowledge" too, because no-one at the start of the war knew anything about air combat. By the end, a rookies life was measured in hours and only those with talent and learning ability stood any chance of surviving (and it's never a sure thing, is it? Plenty of WW1 aces met horrible fates)
Just food for thought.