Full-scale airwar on REPKA server

[Ataros]

Originally Posted by Ze-Jamz

Hi Ataros,

What planesets are you using?

We are doing some experiments and changing it often.
For tonight we hove E4 but no Spit2 on R1 (Channel map) and both E4 and Spit2 on R2 (island map). Some bomber versions of 109 and 110 could be also locked. Do not remember now as I am not the mission maker of the current missions.

R2 was not balanced till Spit2 was introduced yesterday: 70% of players played 109-E4. With Spit2 numbers were more or less even.

Maybe we limit numbers of Spit2 in future if we find a good C# programmer. For now it is better to fly in a wing or squad.

[Ataros]

Testing a new Operation Sea Lion mission by Small_Bee on R1.

German ships carry a landing party which will advance to British airfields and capture them. British organize a counter-offensive and can also capture German airfields if successful.

The mission features limited bonus planes i.e. Spit2s and E4s. Their spawnpoints located next to spawnpoints with all other aircraft (may need to zoom the map to click them - being tested now).

If you loose a bonus plane it will be available again in several minutes only.

To increase number of available bonus planes help your ground and sea units to capture enemy airfields. Number of available bonus planes depends on number of airfields you possess.

The Axis Briefing
Our offensive codenamed 'Operation Sea Lion' has begun. Ground forces are now en-route to England to capture and secure strategic areas. If our ground forces succeed, this should force the Allies to surrender.

The role of the Luftwaffe is to protect and assist our ground forces. This includes ground forces that are en-route, those protecting strategic coastal locations (if under attack) and ground forces that have successfully landed in England. Do your best to help our ground forces take and secure enemy ground whilst protecting our own.

The quantity of available Spitfire IIa and Bf-109E4 depends on the number of airfields we control. Fight hard to deny the enemy using superior aircraft.

* Fighters, escort our ships to England and intercept enemy bombers attacking our ships at all costs!
* Bombers, clear enemy defenses and sink enemy ships approaching our coastal positions in case the Allies launch a counter-offensive.


The Allies Briefing
A surprise counter-offensive against the Axis ground invasion codenamed 'Operation Sea Lion' has begun. Ground forces are now en-route to France to capture and secure strategic areas. If our ground forces succeed, this should force the Axis into re-calling their ships back to mainland France to counter the Britsh offensive.

The role of the RAF is to protect and assist our ground forces. This includes ground forces that are en-route, those protecting strategic coastal locations (if under attack) and ground forces that have successfully landed in France.
Do your best to help our ground forces take and secure enemy ground whilst protecting our own.

The quantity of available Spitfire IIa and Bf-109E4 depends on the number of airfields we control. Fight hard to deny the enemy using superior aircraft.

* Fighters, escort our ships to France and intercept enemy bombers attacking our ships at all costs!
* Bombers, sink enemy ships approaching our coastal positions.

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The mission uses a resource management system. Destroy enemy supply chain to stop their attack. Eliminating bigger supply ships stops landing barges operations. Destroying landing barges slows ground units advancement.
Play smart and have fun!

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[Ataros]

Sorry, due to a bug Spit2s and E4s will be available only after restart.

Still very much WIP.

Thank you for patience.

[SEE]

There are some interesting features in that mission. I cautiously left the Hangar at Hawking with all hell breaking loose thinking that there were BFs about. I noticed lots of ground fire and then got hit by the invading German Ground forces on the Folkstone beach as I crossed it. Its a pity there wern't more players. I suffered a 'Time Out' disconnect but will try it again!

[Ataros]

There were about 50 players around 21:00 - 22.00 CET.

Frontline is dynamically moving check the map out often.

Some pictures from last night

Early morning dispatch


Invasion fleet


Almost there


Escort


Landing party arrived




Beginning an attack




We definitely need more UK bombers to stop the ships before they dispatch ground forces.

[Ataros]

Limited number of players to avoid lag. Waiting for new hardware to arrive.

Spit 2s and E4 are available in limited quantities now.

[SEE]

I had another quick session (only player). The axis ground forces were moving from the beach head. I mistook allied ground units for axis but there was no message to say 'Player XXXXX destroyed friendly.......'.

When I realised my mistake and headed towards the Axis ground units they killed me virtually straight away...(they are pretty awesome!).

Does the player get awarded kills for enemy ground units destroyed (I couldn't get close enough to find out being the only target ) ?

I will have a better idea of how the mission works regards Radar messages and enemy AI when I have another session later with more players.

This mission certainly poses some tactical thinking regards dealing with enemy ground forces advancing on strategic airfields given the likelyhood of attack from enemy fighters above you. The Flak around Hawking was enemy not friendly so you have no idea what is above - only what is below.

Looking forward to another crack at this one and for anyone else.....take care when lifting off at one of the inland bases, there is a railway line on the airfield perimeter just waiting to rip your undercarraige off!

[Ataros]

Originally Posted by SEE

Does the player get awarded kills for enemy ground units destroyed ?

Server statistics will be implemented later.

Check a map often to see where a frontline is at the moment. Axis tanks have very good AAA cover. It is very hard to take them out when flying alone.

[Ataros]

Guys, could you help with translation into British English from Russian English please?

Or maybe we display Axis briefing in German only for immersion?
Why not, please translate Axis part in German if you can.

[Army Red]
<Name>
Army Red
<Description>
We launch a surprise counter-offensive aimed to undermine the Axis' Operation Sea Lion. We must land our ground troops in France to force Axis turning their ships back to mainland. Do your best to help our ground forces taking enemy ground and protecting your own. Quantity of available Spitfire IIa and Bf-109E4 depends on number of airfields you control. Fight harder to deny enemy using superior aircraft.

* Fighters, escort your ships to France and intercept enemy bombers attacking your ships at all costs!
* Bombers, sink enemy ships approaching your coast.
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The mission uses a resource management system. Destroy enemy supply chain to stop their attack. Eliminating bigger supply ships stops landing barges operations. Destroying landing barges slows ground units advancement. Play smart and have fun!



[Army Blue]
<Name>
Army Blue
<Description>
Congratulations! Operation Sea Lion has finally begun! We must land our ground troops in Britain and force the Allies to surrender. Do your best to help our ground forces taking enemy ground and protecting your own. Quantity of available Spitfire IIa and Bf-109E4 depends on number of airfields you control. Fight harder to deny enemy using superior aircraft.

* Fighters, escort your ships to Britain and intercept enemy bombers attacking your ships at all costs!
* Most recent intelligence reports say that enemy started a counter-offensive to undermine our attack but we are well prepared to it. Bombers, sink enemy ships approaching your coast quick and help our ground forces in Britain.
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The mission uses a resource management system. Destroy enemy supply chain to stop their attack. Eliminating bigger supply ships stops landing barges operations. Destroying landing barges slows ground units advancement. Play smart and have fun!

And also this one in British English please. Sorry English only no other languages so far.

LanguageName=en
CalaisLandingBegunRed=Our army has begun landing near Calais.
CalaisLandingBegunBlue=British begin landing near Calais.
FolkstonLandingBegunRed=Germans begin landing in Folkestone.
FolkstonLandingBegunBlue=Our army has begun landing in Folkestone.
RamsgateLandingBegunRed=Germans begin landing in Ramsgate.
RamsgateLandingBegunBlue=Our army has begun landing in Ramsgate.
WissantLandingBegunRed=Our army has begun landing in Vissant.
WissantLandingBegunBlue=British begin landing in Vissant.
CalaisHarbourCapturedRed=Our ground troops have landed near Calais.
CalaisHarbourCapturedBlue=British ground troops have landed near Calais.
CalaisHarbourGetBackRed=Our army is forced out from Calais.
CalaisHarbourGetBackBlue=British are forced out from Calais.
WissantHarbourCapturedRed=Our army ground troops have landed in Vissant.
WissantHarbourCapturedBlue=British ground troops have landed in Vissant.
WissantHarbourGetBackRed=Our army is forced out from Vissant.
WissantHarbourGetBackBlue=British are forced out from Vissant.
RamsgateHarbourCapturedRed=German ground troops have landed near Ramsgate.
RamsgateHarbourCapturedBlue=Our ground troops have landed near Ramsgate.
RamsgateHarbourGetBackRed=Germans are forced out from Ramsgate.
RamsgateHarbourGetBackBlue=Our army is forced out from Ramsgate.
FolkstonHarbourCapturedRed=German ground troops have landed near Folkestone.
FolkstonHarbourCapturedBlue=Our ground troops have landed near Folkestone.
FolkstonHarbourGetBackRed=Germans are forced out from base near Folkestone.
FolkstonHarbourGetBackBlue=Our army is forced out from base near Folkestone.
AirfieldClosedManston=Manston airfield is closed.
AirfieldClosedHawkinge=Hawkinge airfield is closed.
AirfieldClosedRamsgate=Ramsgate airfield is closed.
AirfieldClosedOyePlage=Oye-Plage airfield is closed.
AirfieldClosedCalaisMark=Calais-Marck airfield is closed.
AirfieldClosedPeuplingues=Peuplingues airfield is closed.
AirfieldClosedSaintInglevert=Saint-Inglevert airfield is closed.
AirfieldClosedPihen=Pihen airfield is closed.
AirfieldAvailableManston=Manston airfield is available now.
AirfieldAvailableHawkinge=Hawkinge airfield is available now.
AirfieldAvailableRamsgate=Ramsgate airfield is available now.
AirfieldAvailableOyePlage=Oye-Plage airfield is available now.
AirfieldAvailableCalaisMark=Calais-Marck airfield is available now.
AirfieldAvailablePeuplingues=Peuplingues airfield is available now.
AirfieldAvailableSaintInglevert=Saint-Inglevert airfield is available now.
AirfieldAvailablePihen=Pihen airfield is available now.
AirfieldCapturedManston=Our army has taken Manston airfield.
AirfieldCapturedHawkinge=Our army has taken Hawkinge airfield.
AirfieldCapturedRamsgate=Our army has taken Ramsgate airfield.
AirfieldCapturedOyePlage=Our army has taken Oye-Plage airfield.
AirfieldCapturedCalaisMark=Our army has taken Calais-Marck airfield.
AirfieldCapturedPeuplingues=Our army has taken Peuplingues airfield.
AirfieldCapturedSaintInglevert=Our army has taken Saint-Inglevert airfield.
AirfieldCapturedPihen=Our army has taken Pihen airfield.
AirfieldLoseManston=Manston airfield is taken by the enemy.
AirfieldLoseHawkinge=Hawkinge airfield is taken by the enemy.
AirfieldLoseRamsgate=Ramsgate airfield is taken by the enemy.
AirfieldLoseOyePlage=Oye-Plage airfield is taken by the enemy.
AirfieldLoseCalaisMark=Calais-Marck airfield is taken by the enemy.
AirfieldLosePeuplingues=Peuplingues airfield is taken by the enemy.
AirfieldLoseSaintInglevert=Saint-Inglevert airfield is taken by the enemy.
AirfieldLosePihen=Pihen airfield is taken by the enemy.
YouAreVulcher=Sorry, strafing this airfield is not allowed!

Yes, briefing page now works online. All server guys please use briefings. (Add 2 side briefings in FMB).

[Ataros]

Added English-speaking channels to Repka TeamSpeak 3.

Please get on TS and never fly alone!

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