A few questions

[Noshur Viverse]

Been running missions and noticed a few things that have seemed odd to me, curious to know if there's any answers.

1) I've begin to experience my bombload being replaced by a pair of 2,000lb GP bombs. Even when selecting a load of smaller bombs and checking the bomb bay prior to drop, once we hit the release point they transform into 2,000lbers.

2) Some crewmen seem to become injured on the way back even when not under attack. Is this the result of delayed injuries, like a crewman takes a piece of shrapnel but only succumbs to it later?

3) Are there any ways to rename bombers/crew mid-campaign other than hex editing?

4) In the squadron commander campaign, is there any requirements for what targets to attack, or do you have free reign? Does performing attacks on certain targets benefit you (such as reducing enemy fighter presence) or factor into a sort of victory score?

[captainpanda34]

Hello,
2) yes, with the stress of combat they don't realize they are injured until adrenaline drops.
4) you can bomb whatever you want, but some targets have priority (it's indicated in the target caracteristics). The more fighters and injuries met, the more your crew will gain experience.

[Noshur Viverse]

Originally posted by captainpanda34:

4) you can bomb whatever you want, but some targets have priority (it's indicated in the target caracteristics)

My question was more along the lines of, if I spend a month in one campaign bombing low priority rail junctions, and in another hit 'Very High' priority oil refineries and aircraft factories, does that actually change anything beyond which targets in the Intel file have damage listed?

[Vox]

The short answer: In the SC campaign game , Bombing does not affect German production, supply, logistics, ground forces, etc . You cannot change the progress or outcome of the war. The air and ground war proceeds according to actual history events regardless of your performance.

Your objectives in the SC campaign is to strike the Strategic priorities as determined by 8th Air force HQ . As the war progresses on the ground, targeting priorities change ( follows history) . Check the mail in the SC office for info and to gauge how well you’re doing. Your bombing results (esp key priority targets) , destroyed enemy aircraft , losses etc are used to determine failure/success (I don’t know the exact formula used) . To do this you develop a strategy to recon, select targets, plan routes, manage you’re bombers, train crews etc. If unsuccessful you’ll given the boot early. If successful after 25-35 missions you will be promoted out of SC .

The SC campaign occurs within the context of the actual war. It would be unrealistic for a single bomber, squadron or even an entire bomb group to have a significant effect on the course of history (exception -Enola Gay)
Hope this helps- Vox