Idea: Final Countdown-style campaign

[Dragon1-1]

I just started Fear the Bones, and therein, you mention two notable Tomcat movies: one of, of course, Top Gun, and the other is Final Countdown. When you mentioned the latter, my thoughts immediately (well, almost) went to the PTO assets that are supposed to come sometime this year.  

The idea is, quite frankly, completely nuts. But if anyone could pull that off, it's Reflected Simulations. You've got a lot of both F-14 and WWII experience under your belt, and your campaigns rock. It would be, no doubt, the most unique experience in all of DCS.

Also, you could claim the title of the man who put the Turkey in the Great Marianas Turkey Shoot. There's something to be said for that, too.  

[MAXsenna]

I just started Fear the Bones, and therein, you mention two notable Tomcat movies: one of, of course, Top Gun, and the other is Final Countdown. When you mentioned the latter, my thoughts immediately (well, almost) went to the PTO assets that are supposed to come sometime this year.  
The idea is, quite frankly, completely nuts. But if anyone could pull that off, it's Reflected Simulations. You've got a lot of both F-14 and WWII experience under your belt, and your campaigns rock. It would be, no doubt, the most unique experience in all of DCS.
Also, you could claim the title of the man who put the Turkey in the Great Marianas Turkey Shoot. There's something to be said for that, too.  

You're not wrong. Tried his FC mission in the PG map?

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[Dragon1-1]

Not yet, didn't know it was a thing. Will check it out, though. Our WWII assets are rather thin, but I guess shooting the nazis works just was well, I'm not prejudiced (except against lawyers, but nobody's perfect).  

[MAXsenna]

Not yet, didn't know it was a thing. Will check it out, though. Our WWII assets are rather thin, but I guess shooting the nazis works just was well, I'm not prejudiced (except against lawyers, but nobody's perfect).  

Yeah, I forgot to add, like you I'd love the see this in the Marianas.

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[Dragon1-1]

Yeah, especially since we'll have two versions, and WWII one will look rather different. I can imagine the Tomcats coming over the islands and going "hey, where did all the jungle go?". There's literally no better map for this scenario. Plus, it's a nice map for carrier ops, and you'll be fighting the Japanese just like in the movie.

Edited February 16 by Dragon1-1

[Reflected]

I thought about this too, not a bad idea, but I think for 12 missions it would be rather one-sided and boring.

[MAXsenna]

I thought about this too, not a bad idea, but I think for 12 missions it would be rather one-sided and boring.

Make it a multi module campaign!
Briing in the Huey instead of the Seaking.
I see your point though.

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[Dragon1-1]

7 hours ago, Reflected said:

I thought about this too, not a bad idea, but I think for 12 missions it would be rather one-sided and boring.

Who said it has to be 12 missions long? Make as many as you think would be fun, it'll sell whether it's 10, 8 or whatever number you can do.  Yeah, it'll be one-sided, but remember that a time-displaced CVN would have to pace itself in regards to its expendables. You'd have superior tech, but the Japanese would have the numbers, and remember you can also have air to ground. Flak remains a valid threat even in modern day, and when you've only got dumb bombs, strikes would be far from one sided (even against crappy Japanese flak). 

Also, there's another thing: most of your campaigns are hard. I believe that one that is something of a turkey shoot by comparison would have more appeal, not less. In addition, a good story can make even a fairly straightforward mission far from boring. It is a balance to be struck, since the novelty will wear out after a few sorties, but I think there would be enough of possible scenarios to call it a full campaign, even if it's shorter than your usual fare.