How to play as a single pilot for a squadron...
Posted: 01 Jun 2007, 11:40
...Without having to manage the whole campaign.
This info was original from Borton, and i have kept it in a txt file, not tried it myself, but i think a few people have and has worked. If anyone knows anything to add or how to do it better please tell, in the meantime i think this is great info for those wishing to play as a single pilot in a squadron, instead of managing the whole of the campaign.
INFO: (as it came from the posts...)
I've recently decided to fly for a single squadron, rather than jump into all and every one for the opportunity of a scrap.
In case anybody else has tried this, or wants to, and has had trouble doing so (which I have!), the following may help:-
1. Select CAMPAIGNS from the start screen.
2. Select who you wish to fly for, i.e. RAF or LUFTWAFFE.
3. Select which stage of the Battle, e.g. CONVOYS, then press BEGIN.
4. As soon as you get the Campaign map, select the PAUSE box at the bottom left of the screen. It is the second in from the left.
5. Now Right click on the Game Speed box. This is the only one to the left of the Pause box.
6. Now select Time (top of table), followed by Game Speed (2nd from top of next table).
7. The CONTROl window is now displayed, showing the ACCEL(eration) Tab. Leave it alone but make sure that all of the NORMAL TIME ON EVENT boxes are unticked.
8. Click the FLY tab.
9. Select the GROUP which contains the squadron you want to fly for.
10. Select the Aircraft, e.g. Spitfire.
11. Select the Squadron number. If it is not on the table, you have selected either the wrong Group or Aircraft.
12. Now tick the required box in the ALL/FAV/Offer takeover on Event. I ticked the FAV - Take off box, as I want to be in on the sortie from the start. If you only want to jump in when your squadron joins battle with the enemy, then tick either Small or Large Engagement or both, in the FAV column. Do NOT put any ticks in the ALL column as you will defeat the object of the exercise - I did initially and wondered why I was still getting the option to fly for everybody!
13. Click the Tick at the top right hand of the window.
14. Click the Accel box (4th along from the bottom left and you are in business.
I apologise to those who consider I am trying to teach my grandmothers to suck eggs but I would have loved this sort of help from somebody when I tried to do it.
Of course, if anyone thinks I am giving bum instructions, then please holler! I too would like to know.
Another problem can be selecting a squadron which seems to be permanently resting. I selected 610 Squadron at Biggin to start with which apart from reluctant action on day 1, didn't want to leave the ground for the rest of the Convoy stage!
If you want consistent action, then I can recommend 54 Squadron for Spits or 1/151 Squadrons for Hurries. Again initially I selected 65 Squadron at Hornchurch which led me over enemy territory, before beggaring off and leaving me to be shot down by that uncannily accurate enemy flak! I baled out, swam back across the Channel and applied for a transfer to 54 Squadron at Rochford. Any way, that's my story and I'm sticking to it!
Best of luck
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I forgot to mention that the set up I described is for the game to run itself, without interference from the player. It does work as long as you are not attempted to "interfere" at any time! Just accept the occasional screens like DIRECTIVES and PATROLS, without making any alterations.
BTW, check that the Squadron you have selected is on Intercept, rather than just Patrol, if you want a bit more excitement. To do this, click on the Squadron label, when it is displayed on the Map (the bit with the Squadron Number tag and no. of aircraft). You should get the Mission Folder window with your squadron high-lighted in red. Click on the Squadron label at the bottom right. This will give you another window with details of the Squadron. Click DIARY at the bottom of this window.
On this window, look at TASK at the top left. This will tell you whether it is on Patrol or Interception duties.
Hope this is of any help.....
This info was original from Borton, and i have kept it in a txt file, not tried it myself, but i think a few people have and has worked. If anyone knows anything to add or how to do it better please tell, in the meantime i think this is great info for those wishing to play as a single pilot in a squadron, instead of managing the whole of the campaign.
INFO: (as it came from the posts...)
I've recently decided to fly for a single squadron, rather than jump into all and every one for the opportunity of a scrap.
In case anybody else has tried this, or wants to, and has had trouble doing so (which I have!), the following may help:-
1. Select CAMPAIGNS from the start screen.
2. Select who you wish to fly for, i.e. RAF or LUFTWAFFE.
3. Select which stage of the Battle, e.g. CONVOYS, then press BEGIN.
4. As soon as you get the Campaign map, select the PAUSE box at the bottom left of the screen. It is the second in from the left.
5. Now Right click on the Game Speed box. This is the only one to the left of the Pause box.
6. Now select Time (top of table), followed by Game Speed (2nd from top of next table).
7. The CONTROl window is now displayed, showing the ACCEL(eration) Tab. Leave it alone but make sure that all of the NORMAL TIME ON EVENT boxes are unticked.
8. Click the FLY tab.
9. Select the GROUP which contains the squadron you want to fly for.
10. Select the Aircraft, e.g. Spitfire.
11. Select the Squadron number. If it is not on the table, you have selected either the wrong Group or Aircraft.
12. Now tick the required box in the ALL/FAV/Offer takeover on Event. I ticked the FAV - Take off box, as I want to be in on the sortie from the start. If you only want to jump in when your squadron joins battle with the enemy, then tick either Small or Large Engagement or both, in the FAV column. Do NOT put any ticks in the ALL column as you will defeat the object of the exercise - I did initially and wondered why I was still getting the option to fly for everybody!
13. Click the Tick at the top right hand of the window.
14. Click the Accel box (4th along from the bottom left and you are in business.
I apologise to those who consider I am trying to teach my grandmothers to suck eggs but I would have loved this sort of help from somebody when I tried to do it.
Of course, if anyone thinks I am giving bum instructions, then please holler! I too would like to know.
Another problem can be selecting a squadron which seems to be permanently resting. I selected 610 Squadron at Biggin to start with which apart from reluctant action on day 1, didn't want to leave the ground for the rest of the Convoy stage!
If you want consistent action, then I can recommend 54 Squadron for Spits or 1/151 Squadrons for Hurries. Again initially I selected 65 Squadron at Hornchurch which led me over enemy territory, before beggaring off and leaving me to be shot down by that uncannily accurate enemy flak! I baled out, swam back across the Channel and applied for a transfer to 54 Squadron at Rochford. Any way, that's my story and I'm sticking to it!
Best of luck
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I forgot to mention that the set up I described is for the game to run itself, without interference from the player. It does work as long as you are not attempted to "interfere" at any time! Just accept the occasional screens like DIRECTIVES and PATROLS, without making any alterations.
BTW, check that the Squadron you have selected is on Intercept, rather than just Patrol, if you want a bit more excitement. To do this, click on the Squadron label, when it is displayed on the Map (the bit with the Squadron Number tag and no. of aircraft). You should get the Mission Folder window with your squadron high-lighted in red. Click on the Squadron label at the bottom right. This will give you another window with details of the Squadron. Click DIARY at the bottom of this window.
On this window, look at TASK at the top left. This will tell you whether it is on Patrol or Interception duties.
Hope this is of any help.....