Occupation of an airport?

[overlook]

Can I occupy a hostile airport by marine troops as a forwarding base? How to make it happen? Thanks.

[ShelLuser]

I don't see that happening "just like that". Keep in mind that the emphasis of his game is on naval and air units. While some ground units can be added its support is quite minimal.

[BobTank63]

You can do that unless its scripted in by the scenario designer.

[overlook]

Originally posted by ShelLuser:

I don't see that happening "just like that". Keep in mind that the emphasis of his game is on naval and air units. While some ground units can be added its support is quite minimal.

It would be interesting to replay the battle of guadalcanal where the ground units played a key role to control the airfield.

[Thewood]

As a scenario designer, it wouldn't be difficult to set up switching the side of a base based on the friendly ground getting within a specific range and/or eliminating enemy units within that range. At that point you can then setup the player to fly in munitions as needed to repopulate the magazine.

But the key is, as mentioned, it has to be set up in the scenario.

[jfs737]

I'm designing a Cargo centric scenario based on "capturing" a base (LUA script changes sides) and then making it usable for the opposite team. Pretty simple LUA ... just tie a trigger to this action
local y = ScenEdit_GetUnit({name='Joint AF + Port', guid='30N73W-0HN5QUPHEIB24'})
ScenEdit_SetUnitSide({side='NEUTRAL', name='Joint AF + Port', newside='USA'})

[overlook]

Good to see it. But I think it is not enough since the ammunition of each side is not compatible. We need transport the suitable ammunition to the new airfield by air, ship or land vehicle.

[jfs737]

Once the airbase is "captured"... (lua.... simply move your sides armor to a zone around the AF) it is changed from RED to BLUE side, and then air and sea units can easily resupply the magazines.

[Thewood]

Originally posted by overlook:

Good to see it. But I think it is not enough since the ammunition of each side is not compatible. We need transport the suitable ammunition to the new airfield by air, ship or land vehicle.

Once again, you should probably learn the game a little better before offering advice.

[Ale is Yum!]

Originally posted by Thewood:

Originally posted by overlook:

Good to see it. But I think it is not enough since the ammunition of each side is not compatible. We need transport the suitable ammunition to the new airfield by air, ship or land vehicle.

Once again, you should probably learn the game a little better before offering advice.

Are you saying you can already do this (without going into the editor)? I would love to know how.

[Thewood]

You can through lua using magazines.

My broader point is that the guy giving advice barely can play the game.