Banning Planes

[Lexandro]

While the ops post is not exactly very well constructed or written, he does actually make a valid point. What he is essentially asking for is a way to discriminate aircraft in a more robust fashion rather than the simple " up to Year XX" system we currently have. I have a few thoughts on how this might be accomplished in a simple and effective manner.

1.) Allow the starting year to change (eg "YEARS ~1942-1944")
2.) Allow an option for "piston only" which also leads to;
3.) Allow an option for "non-piston only" (eg; jet and rocket powered craft)
4.) Faction specific options (eg; RAF or Luftwaffe)
5.) Type specific matches (eg Boom N zoom only / TnB only games)
6.) Last but not least allow the option of wing type only games (eg Monoplane/Biplane only games)

[VolksJager13]

I was flying the I-153 last night with good results. Sure its maneuverable but its slow, not that well armed and wont take heaps of damage but like all planes its give and take. I fly it and dont expect to win, just enjoy it.

[zg26]

Originally Posted by Lexandro

While the ops post is not exactly very well constructed or written, he does actually make a valid point. What he is essentially asking for is a way to discriminate aircraft in a more robust fashion rather than the simple " up to Year XX" system we currently have. I have a few thoughts on how this might be accomplished in a simple and effective manner.

1.) Allow the starting year to change (eg "YEARS ~1942-1944")
2.) Allow an option for "piston only" which also leads to;
3.) Allow an option for "non-piston only" (eg; jet and rocket powered craft)
4.) Faction specific options (eg; RAF or Luftwaffe)
5.) Type specific matches (eg Boom N zoom only / TnB only games)
6.) Last but not least allow the option of wing type only games (eg Monoplane/Biplane only games)

Agree with 1 and 4 but no on the rest. I'd prefer more historical match ups and if that means 262's against Mustangs then so be it.

[HauptmannMolders]

As much as these planes do drive me nuts as well I must confess to being about 25-1 on the I16 in arcade. Its ugly as hell and only works in arcade but man this thing is literally unstappable in that mode. Realistic is a whole different story these two planes are just too slow. Frankly I'd prefer to not play arcade but at points thats all thats happening online

[Raw Kryptonite]

I like the idea of adding a starting year, and with factions. Factions would require a split lobby so people would know what faction they were going to fly to select a plane they want though.
A toggle for "props only" would cover the rest IMO.
Those 3 controls would be nice to have.