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Pisces

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3 questions by an FNG
« on: February 27, 2014, 01:51:38 PM »

Hi everyone. New forum member here, but old IL-2 fan. (played with longer pauses for the last couple of years)
I own a Steam version currently, but got started with the CD version of this great game. Played vanilla, then shortly UP3rc4, and now discovered the exqusite ModAct on this page, since I prefer to follow the original patches. I usually fly full real except for my own external view and HUD icons + speed bar.

I hope it's okay if I post a couple of questions here. (4.12.2 + Modact 5.3)

1) Firstly, what's the deal with the supercharger? I'm currently flying the F4U and I notice considerable manifold pressure gains if I toggle to speed 2 immediately at ground level. If more MP = more engine power, are there any side effects in switching to speed 2 right from the start and not at recommended 2000m?

2) How do I report enemy planes to my (AI) squad if I see them first? It says in the manual that you have to center the view on them, but nothing usually happens if I do so. And what does the W:Bandits command in the radio menu do?

3) Can you tell me anything about any virtual squads/clans that accept new members and play something cooperative online? I never really tried online play. Do you think I should maybe host my own coop mission in HL and see if anyone is interested? I like objective oriented missions instead of the usuall dogfights for points.

Thanks for your time.
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Re: 3 questions by an FNG
« Reply #1 on: February 28, 2014, 03:05:22 AM »

As for point 2, I use  oders: "Attack fighters" or "Attack bombers" , it works.
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Re: 3 questions by an FNG
« Reply #2 on: February 28, 2014, 03:53:00 AM »

As for point 2, I use  oders: "Attack fighters" or "Attack bombers" , it works.

That's without padlock? And what does the W:Bandits command do?
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Re: 3 questions by an FNG
« Reply #3 on: February 28, 2014, 09:37:17 AM »

That's without padlock?
Yes, it is enough to be in a suitable distance. Try it yourself.
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Re: 3 questions by an FNG
« Reply #4 on: March 03, 2014, 01:35:05 PM »

Well, if you play as #4 then you have no orders to give in your radio menu. I recon the Bandits commands must be used for something like reporting enemies. I will ask in the official IL forums.

Still would like to hear somebody's opinion on the supercharger thing form my original post.

Thanks.
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Re: 3 questions by an FNG
« Reply #5 on: March 03, 2014, 07:48:26 PM »

1.  F4U supercharger - Stage 2 at around 8000ft, Stage 3 at 18000ft
2.  Even if you see the bandits first, if you are not close enough, you're AI will respond "Unable....."  Once you're close enough then Command 7 (Squadron) then 3 (Attack fighters). 
3.  There's lots of coop groups out there, check M4T or google.  Depending on where you live (i.e. timezone) you should be able to find a group.
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