Vulching on the ATAG server.

[BGs_Ricky]

Some strafing attacks happened on RAF airfields, but I don't think it was a common occurance during the battle. The Luftwaffe didn't send fighters to RAF airbases with the scope of catching planes taking off or landing.

There are several cases of RAF fighters being scrambled late and taking off while being bombed from higher altitude.

[ATAG_knuckles]

Originally Posted by BGs_Ricky

Some strafing attacks happened on RAF airfields, but I don't think it was a common occurance during the battle. The Luftwaffe didn't send fighters to RAF airbases with the scope of catching planes taking off or landing.

There are several cases of RAF fighters being scrambled late and taking off while being bombed from higher altitude.

I "think" (which means I'm dont know for sure) but the 109 had a very limited fuel range, which would have precluded them from specifically strafing.

[bw_wolverine]

Originally Posted by theOden

Now I'm getting confused.
Two others said Luftwaffe didnt have 109's orbiting RAF airbases picking easy victories during the war but you say otherwise.

Could it be that you mix historically correctness with something else?

I think the term of 'historic' being tossed about in this debate is really more accurately described as realistic.

It's realistic in that the pilot is responsible for his own actions. It is not historic in that those actions may or may not be an accurate representation of recorded actions taken during the period being simulated.

I'm a big fan of not imposing rules such as 'no vulching'. Players should be responsible for their own actions just as the real pilots were.

You can choose who to play with and how.

[theOden]

Thank you bw_wolverine, that's pretty much what I was getting at

I also prefer "no rules" and all points you made out but thing is this is a game and not one single 109 pilot needs to fly "historically".

This creates, in worst case, situations where rules have to be applied to gain a more "realistic/historical" experience how backward it may sound.

Now, for the record I honestly hope ATAG will remain as is with the "no rules" setup. Just felt like nagging the words used and wasn't very impressed with knuckles post, typical internet tough-guy stuff, which I'm sure he is not as most ATAG's I've seen are rather cool guys

[ATAG_Septic]

Originally Posted by ATAG_knuckles

Oh I know a 109 against a Blenheim now that crap has just gotta stop !!!!

No offense intended to anyone here but that reply really made me laugh Knucks!

[ATAG_Doc]

How did I miss this!?

Gimpy is onto something here...

But I want to give my 2 cents on this subject for I am sick and tired of the REVERSE vulch. Where you are flying around over enemy territory and get killed (black screen) by Bofors. Pfft. I mean...like who could really hit a speeding bullet like me in my 109 right? Jesus.

I think its about time we put an end to REVERSE vulching as well.

Now to determine at what height you must follow the poor guy up to in order to engage.