WWSandMan

Well, I suppose some Carrier Quals will be good training... And a good place to start allowing folks into the CP realm. I just hope that combat action follows soon after qualifications.

One of my earliest memories of intended pain and immense hilarity was when my mom grabbed a handful of those green roof sticks from the Lincoln Logs set that was nearby, with which to swat my misbehaving bottom. Her disbelief at how easily those sticks broke when applied to my ass with force had me laughing so hard I never felt the impact. All I can remember was how thoroughly pissed off my mother was at the failure of those roof sticks to give me pain. She never bought me Lincoln Logs again.

I've invested in BOK already, so I'm that far in. Do I love the fact the sim is back in Russian hands only? No. I would invest in Combat Pilot if they were to ... do *something* I could sink my teeth into. Having great looking ship-borne AA guns is fine, but it doesn't get me flying even a terribly limited plane set any time soon. Their monthly contribution thing is not my cup of tea, especially if it's not something I can do anything with at the current time. If their pricing structure will be a subscription (monthly or annually) it may affect my decision to support the sim. In the past I've enjoyed the opportunity to BUY my copy of a sim and buy add-ons as they come out. To subscribe monthly means to me that I should get some additional thing every month (a new issue) ... not just pay for the privilege of playing. If that's how it's going to go I'll likely not be flying CP. CP's plane set is a major concern to me. Wildcats versus Zeroes had best be just the opening shot, to be expanded upon soon. CP needs to go well beyond the 1941-1942 plane set and cover most if not all the Pacific Theater combat areas. Both USAAF and USN aviation as well as RAF, RAAF and others (Dutch fighters made a brave if brief stand, for example) give the Pacific it's variety of flavor and different combat scenarios to simulate.

hmmm... I'm not sure I want to have more bots perusing our forums and likely getting stuck somewhere and causing issues. But it is kinda neat to see a an AI view of the squadron. Thanks!

Merry Christmas!! Best wishes for a happy and safe Holiday and an even better New Year. Take it all in and SMILE!

That's awesome! Nice work, Biker!

I keep meaning to lean into this but I simply don't have time to learn a new sim. That is the only reason I haven't pulled the trigger, though it's still on my watch list and I get notified when it comes on sale.

No worries, just hope you're feeling better. Did wonder what happened, suddenly you were gone. Hoped I hadn't peed in your wheaties again.

Oh, the new forums are on Invision Community software, just like ... Us!

I ran into the new forum thing when I was looking for more info on the Korea module... "Module" ... Well, anyway. I'm on the new forum now too.

Here's one shot I really like from a weekend away to Duluth, Mn to attend this year's "Bentleyville" Christmas lights display. We spent the night at the Lift Bridge Lodge, and this is the view that greeted me this morning:

I'm still a flat-earther. I mean, a flat-screen guy. Once you VR guys get ALL the shit worked out, then... maybe.

"Sandy B" as a Jeep name, loving it!

Interesting stuff, Geezer. Really appreciate the info on his being assigned to Patton's Army, then back to Bradley's. And why.

Some great images there! Thanks for sharing!