GIJedi wrote:
I've been thinking on this every issues. Your LHD idea is spot on with what I was working up in my head. This would definitely be a great addition to the game.Oceanhawk wrote:
well put, really hope the devs work on this. Its really neededWar-spite wrote:
Yeah I hadn't thought about the advancement path. I was thinking initially. I didn't want them to be overpowered as a low development cost unit. My biggest challenge with cv's is they take so much of your research resources that you really need to be committed to getting them, at the detriment of other areas, I would like the LHD to be available without a massive sacrifice of your other research, and hence why I limited them. But I agree late game having 6 air assault units with 8 heli would be a kickass unit.Oceanhawk wrote:
Yea I agree, no fixed wing aircraft from the LHDs...4-6-8 Heli carringAnd 3-4-6 I would have thought for air assualt units. More than thatWar-spite wrote:
My only issue with the LHD, is it is often carrying harrier or f-35. I don't think this new unit should be able to carry fixed wing aircraft, just as a point of balance and uniqueness. The Garibaldi class carrier in RL is already a harrier carrying carrier. I think a cheap to research, unit that can carry two air assault units and maybe 5 helicopters would be an awesome addition.Oceanhawk wrote:
Nah after some more thoughts. Helis just not being used properly your right. ASW helis on destroyers is fine and a must. But only 1 heli, not two.Eternus wrote:
. Even better LHDs - that class should be in game (instead of some OP destroyers with helis).Any other than ASW helis on destroyers would break balance at higher degree, any other air units or airmobile on destroyers would be simply absurd and OP them.
On the destroyer issue, while I do agree about the ASW choppers, I have to say there is precedent for gunship/attack chopper off a destroyer. Task Force 160 operated off of them as far back as the early/mid '90's I believe. I worked with some former members when I was stationed at Ft. Campbell back then.
Ft Campbell, Helis... 101st airborne?
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