Since we can't have a sim, how about a game?

[Fredfetish]

For me, the dcg dynamic campaigns for IL2 1946 is the most entertaining aspect of the game, although if I play it too long the short comings of it does present itself.

So since CloD is not very accurate as a sim yet, how about developing the game aspect of it whilst the sim part gets sorted? Currently I'd overlook the problems if the game itself was a bit more entertaining. I guess this is a mod wish list then for when the SDK becomes available, not sure if it would be possible... but:

Can we have a Privateer concept in the WW2/BoB setting? I'd like to buy my plane, my bombs, upgrade it in the manner I wish, buy a landing strip and upgrade it as I see fit, recruit a wingman, squadron or even buy ground forces. I want to be able to earn money for downing planes, sink ships, tanks or a successful escort mission etc...

Anyone else have similar ideas?