November 22, 200817 yr I have been thinking about trying this idea for a long time but dont thhink this area of the globe is covered. It's based on a movie that came out, i think, in the 70's. i want to say it's called the final countdown. anyway. a US Carrier, the Nimitz, sets out from Hawaii on a cruise and encounters a freak storm that sends them back in time to just before the attack on Pearl Harbor. the commander is faced with the huge decision. Should he try to stop the attack or not. thus the scenario. could a single carrier airwing stop the armada by either completely destroyying it or at least stop from launching an attack. according to the movie there are 6 carriers and up to 23 escort ships for a total of 353 planes. didnt see Hawaii in the West Pac battleset. but i suppose it could be done with any island any where. the othe rproblem would be finding th roight mix of weapons for the Japs............... any ideas?
November 22, 200817 yr The idea has been bandied about on IRC chat once or twice. It is definitely possible to accomplish but it would not be a simple task. 1. Easy part, make your map/battleset using the BattletSet Builder. See http://harpgamer.com/harpforum/index.php?showtopic=3237 for some hints. Also note the alternative graphic for the map, http://harpgamer.com/harpforum/index.php?a...mp;showfile=268 2. Create a database with the platforms you need. This is probably the most involved part of the entire process. To get the Platform Editor running, see http://www.computerharpoon.com/wiki/main/i...e=HCCE:PE_Guide . You may want to enlist the help of the database authors to speed the process. 3. Write your scenario. This can take some effort as well but should be rewarding in the end. 4. Bundle the scenario and database into the battleset using the BS Builder.
November 22, 200817 yr Author The idea has been bandied about on IRC chat once or twice. It is definitely possible to accomplish but it would not be a simple task. 1. Easy part, make your map/battleset using the BattletSet Builder. See http://harpgamer.com/harpforum/index.php?showtopic=3237 for some hints. Also note the alternative graphic for the map, http://harpgamer.com/harpforum/index.php?a...mp;showfile=268 2. Create a database with the platforms you need. This is probably the most involved part of the entire process. To get the Platform Editor running, see http://www.computerharpoon.com/wiki/main/i...e=HCCE:PE_Guide . You may want to enlist the help of the database authors to speed the process. 3. Write your scenario. This can take some effort as well but should be rewarding in the end. 4. Bundle the scenario and database into the battleset using the BS Builder. ok i have a battleset map for the area but there are no that are listed that are in the area. why is there no NAS Pearl Harbor?
November 22, 200817 yr ok i have a battleset map for the area but there are no that are listed that are in the area. why is there no NAS Pearl Harbor? That would be part of Step 2 below. 2. Create a database with the platforms you need. This is probably the most involved part of the entire process. To get the Platform Editor running, see http://www.computerharpoon.com/wiki/main/i...e=HCCE:PE_Guide . You may want to enlist the help of the database authors to speed the process.
November 23, 200817 yr The idea has been bandied about on IRC chat once or twice. It is definitely possible to accomplish but it would not be a simple task. 2. Create a database with the platforms you need. This is probably the most involved part of the entire process. To get the Platform Editor running, see http://www.computerharpoon.com/wiki/main/i...e=HCCE:PE_Guide . You may want to enlist the help of the database authors to speed the process. ok i have a battleset map for the area but there are no that are listed that are in the area. why is there no NAS Pearl Harbor? I suggest you use the HCWW as a start, when Brads allows you to use it... It lacks the Bases on Hawai, all Carriers and most Planes... Incorporation the Nimitz + it´s planes is rather easy for me(simply copy paste in a special manner), but adding the rest of the missing units will take some weeks. You need the CAS Ship and Plane Annex for the nescessary Data. Maybee you should start with a list of the needed units.... Japanes, US WWII + US Modern. Lot´s oif work for a single scen.... But at least the HCWW DB could benefit from the work.... so it´s no real waste of time, even when the result (scen) would be something like a turkey shoot for the modern units! BTW What i don´t remember did the Nimitz jump trough the time with her escorts? Or as a single ship? I think some japanes subs could bring some taste/salt into the diner... Regards René
November 23, 200817 yr Author ok i have a battleset map for the area but there are no that are listed that are in the area. why is there no NAS Pearl Harbor? That would be part of Step 2 below. 2. Create a database with the platforms you need. This is probably the most involved part of the entire process. To get the Platform Editor running, see http://www.computerharpoon.com/wiki/main/i...e=HCCE:PE_Guide . You may want to enlist the help of the database authors to speed the process. ok i am using Access 2003. tried opening the database and got to the menu. th problem is i have no idea what to change... please help somebody
November 23, 200817 yr Author ok i have a battleset map for the area but there are no that are listed that are in the area. why is there no NAS Pearl Harbor? That would be part of Step 2 below. 2. Create a database with the platforms you need. This is probably the most involved part of the entire process. To get the Platform Editor running, see http://www.computerharpoon.com/wiki/main/i...e=HCCE:PE_Guide . You may want to enlist the help of the database authors to speed the process. is there a way to set up an airstrike when the battle group is in range of a target instead of just setting it for a certain time
November 23, 200817 yr I suggest you use the HCWW as a start, when Brads allows you to use it... I don't think the HCWW will put him any further ahead right now. My initial focus was almost entirely on submarines and a few capital ships. I haven't moved into Pacific theater units much at all.
November 23, 200817 yr Author I suggest you use the HCWW as a start, when Brads allows you to use it... I don't think the HCWW will put him any further ahead right now. My initial focus was almost entirely on submarines and a few capital ships. I haven't moved into Pacific theater units much at all. no it was the nimitz by itself. just tried it with modern units and killed the 6 carriers in just under a day. with a three day time limit. noticed on wikipedia there were 4 jap sub s in the area of Pearl at the time and the armada didn't take a direct route to Pearl. trying to make it harder. this the list of ships i used. Clemencaeu -2 ADS Project Cochin Kuznetsov Varyag queen elizabeth -2 Munich hobart -3 Jianghu-V-6 Hangzhou-4 Luyang-1 Luyang II-2 Luzhou-2 Taizhou-2 plus 3 Collins class subs i just added
November 23, 200817 yr I suggest you use the HCWW as a start, when Brads allows you to use it... I don't think the HCWW will put him any further ahead right now. My initial focus was almost entirely on submarines and a few capital ships. I haven't moved into Pacific theater units much at all. Right but it contains more WWII stuff than any other DB.... So it is the best point to start....
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