WHAT IS THIS?
This is a performance-friendly dynamic mission designed for newer warbird players to practice simple mission types on the Normandy 2 map without an overwhelming number of things happening at once.
WHAT CAN I FLY?
- Mosquito FB Mk VI
- Spitfire Mk IX
- Spitfire Mk IX (Clipped Wings)
- P-51D-25NA
- P-47D-40
- Fw 190 A-8
- Fw 190 D-9
- Bf 109 K-4
WHAT DO I DO?
Start your aircraft up, optionally using radio channel B/Δ to go through airfield procedures, and then switch over to channel A/II as soon as you can; ideally when lining up on the runway. You will then receive a randomly-chosen tasking.
If your tasking is an air-to-ground mission that might require additional munitions (bombs, rockets, etc) then you will receive this message in advance, in order to allow you to equip your aircraft as you see fit. If you receive no briefing on the ground, then you can assume that you will not require air-to-ground weapons.
Complete your tasking to the best of your ability, then return home!
If you missed your tasking, then an F10 radio option is available to you to request a repeat of the instructions.
AUTHOR'S NOTES
- This mission will likely be too simple for more veteran warbird players, and they will probably find the missions to be without any real challenge.
- I made this is primarily as a proof-of-concept to see how much could be done with simple triggers. Another factor was the release of the Normandy 2 map; I wanted to refresh my knowledge of the various warbirds before jumping into a campaign or multiplayer.
- Each aircraft type should be based at the appropriate base for this period. If there are any historical inaccuracies, please let me know!
- Feel free to change your livery and tail number to anything that you wish, it will not affect the mission.
- One tasking per run of the mission.
- Feedback is welcome, though not guaranteed to be implemented in a timely fashion.
- I have no plans to make a multiplayer version at this time.
CHANGELOG
- 0.5 - initial version.
- 0.5.1 - some fixes to mission selection logic.
- 0.5.2 - landing messages, some fixes to aircraft spawns, more airbase decoration, aircraft frequency fixes.
- 0.5.3 - a few mission fixes, some more ambiance.
- 0.6 - adds clipped wing Spitfire spawn, a few more mission types, and some more randomisation.
- 0.7 - adds Axis side with a couple of missions (more to come), some playability tweaks, and various fixes/refactoring.
- 0.7.1 - a few communications fixes, and relocation of the Dora from Amiens to Poix to reduce transit time.
- 0.7.2 - adds another Axis mission and some more ambiance.
