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Airline Mogul => General Chat => Topic started by: pTr on September 08, 2007, 10:31:05 am

Title: About the next round.
Post by: pTr on September 08, 2007, 10:31:05 am
After doing a little research.. I'm guessing we're gonna start with a Fokker 27 next round?
Title: About the next round.
Post by: StephenM on September 08, 2007, 10:42:51 am
Not decided yet, I was thinking of the DC-3, something vintage! :)
Title: About the next round.
Post by: blue25 on September 08, 2007, 10:53:08 am
So you did take my idea. That means you owe me AM cash (seriously, I posted it a month ago and you said it was a good idea). I had made the comment about the Airbus A380 and DC-3 (in some crazy topic that isn't there anymore). You started freaking out when i mentioned the A380.
Title: About the next round.
Post by: StephenM on September 08, 2007, 10:54:13 am
It was discussed a few times before. It all depends on the data going into the game for 1960. That starts in 1940.

Quote from: "blue25"
You started freaking out when i mentioned the A380.

I started freaking out? Can you show me where?
Title: About the next round.
Post by: blue25 on September 08, 2007, 10:59:42 am
It wasn't you. Sorry about that.

If I remember correctly... oh geeze! I did mention the Boeing 377, but not the DC-3 (I might have, IDK)

http://www.stephenm.org/forum/viewtopic.php?p=9753&highlight=#9753 (here; for every time somebody clicks here...a

random person looses 10 brain cells (true statement)
Title: About the next round.
Post by: StephenM on September 08, 2007, 11:11:28 am
I think fish oils are good for memory. ;)
Title: About the next round.
Post by: pTr on September 08, 2007, 01:31:39 pm
but... they stopped producing DC-3s.. way~~ back.. they stopped producing DC-6s before 1960.. actually Fokker 27 could be a good choice, under 50 passengers, around 1000nm range.
Title: About the next round.
Post by: MrOrange on September 08, 2007, 01:35:18 pm
We've already had that one a lot, I'd like to see something different. No matter how Dutch it is, the F27 is getting boring.
Title: About the next round.
Post by: Jps on September 08, 2007, 01:37:34 pm
Quote from: "pTr"
but... they stopped producing DC-3s.. way~~ back.. they stopped producing DC-6s before 1960.. actually Fokker 27 could be a good choice, under 50 passengers, around 1000nm range.


They did in RL... not in AM (probably) :P
Title: About the next round.
Post by: CornField on September 08, 2007, 03:09:09 pm
Be difficult....

get a Ford Tri-Motor???
Title: About the next round.
Post by: MrOrange on September 08, 2007, 03:11:30 pm
That'd be nice :)
Title: About the next round.
Post by: StephenM on September 08, 2007, 03:39:28 pm
Remember, I've never said whats for definate. ;)

Some planes that are possibilities now since looking them up:
All aircraft are from 1940-1949 era.

One thing we can do is have a choice, and have certain types per continent. So if starting in Europe you get European planes, in the US local planes etc.
Title: About the next round.
Post by: MrOrange on September 08, 2007, 03:40:57 pm
Quote from: "StephenM"

One thing we can do is have a choice, and have certain types per continent. So if starting in Europe you get European planes, in the US local planes etc.

The planes will have to be awfully similar then.
Title: About the next round.
Post by: pTr on September 08, 2007, 03:41:28 pm
so if we start in Asia.. do we get that Kawasaki plane?  :D
Title: About the next round.
Post by: Pilgrim on September 08, 2007, 03:44:04 pm
The Martin 2-0-2/4-0-4 is another option...

but honestly, the DC-3 is the only real choice for the period. EVERYONE had DC-3s, they were common as the 737 and A320 combined are today.
Title: About the next round.
Post by: Blue Sky Mine on September 09, 2007, 08:55:53 pm
Quote from: "CornField"
Be difficult....

get a Ford Tri-Motor???

Well then, so do I get my Junkers Ju-52?
But seriously: I think the DC3 might be a little bit too small/old for the first plane. The Viscount, the Viking and the Convair 240 look best IMO.
But did you ever take this bird into consideration?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ilyushin_Il-18
typical airliner of these years!
Title: Fokker
Post by: Armygrognard on September 09, 2007, 09:19:50 pm
I got to see a Fokker tri-motor at an air show here in Germany.  It was too damn cool.
Title: About the next round.
Post by: CornField on September 10, 2007, 12:26:39 am
Quote from: "Blue Sky Mine"
Quote from: "CornField"
Be difficult....

get a Ford Tri-Motor???

Well then, so do I get my Junkers Ju-52?
But seriously: I think the DC3 might be a little bit too small/old for the first plane. The Viscount, the Viking and the Convair 240 look best IMO.
But did you ever take this bird into consideration?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ilyushin_Il-18
typical airliner of these years!


Too many seats.

Look for airliners in 35-50 seat range.

I would love to see airliners in the 19-25 seat range.  It would also help slow the round down a bit.  
How about a DeHaviland Caribou???
Can I get mine with the floats???
Title: About the next round.
Post by: StephenM on September 10, 2007, 11:19:51 am
As Cornfield said, its too big. Thats why I left it out. Granted there are a few big birds in my list but I'd settle for a 50 seater or so.
Title: About the next round.
Post by: gizgiz on September 10, 2007, 01:00:49 pm
You might start with a Wright Flyer! :D
Title: About the next round.
Post by: Jps on September 10, 2007, 01:05:40 pm
giz giz you're waaay off.. about 60 years off  :D ..

and what about South American planes.. Embracer wasn't there back then?
Title: About the next round.
Post by: d1-3508 on September 10, 2007, 10:27:35 pm
Quote from: "gizgiz"
You might start with a Wright Flyer! :D


Has it been mentioned before that he's insane? :roll:
Title: About the next round.
Post by: MrOrange on September 11, 2007, 05:13:00 am
We did discuss the Wright Flyer earlier on, but the stats would look stupid in between all the other aircraft. That and the maximum range is not even 1nm.
Title: About the next round.
Post by: blue25 on September 24, 2007, 04:49:33 am
Can we do the reset early?
Title: About the next round.
Post by: StephenM on September 24, 2007, 05:41:31 pm
Quote from: "blue25"
Can we do the reset early?


Whats the point? It means you get less new features, we are less prepared and everything gets delayed relative to ingame date.
Title: About the next round.
Post by: jameswyhk on September 30, 2007, 01:47:58 am
Quote from: "StephenM"
Remember, I've never said whats for definate. ;)

Some planes that are possibilities now since looking them up:
  • Avro York
  • AS.57 Ambassador
  • Vickers Viscount
  • Vickers VC.1 Viking
  • Sud-Est Armagnac
  • Tupolev Tu-70 (Never actually produced)
  • Boeing 307 (377 might be a tad big)
  • Convair 240
  • Douglas DC-4
  • Douglas DC-6
  • Lockheed Constellation
All aircraft are from 1940-1949 era.

One thing we can do is have a choice, and have certain types per continent. So if starting in Europe you get European planes, in the US local planes etc.

Do you mean that we can choose our starting aircraft ourselves?
p.s.If I have establish an alliance, will I still be in the alliance after the reset?
Title: About the next round.
Post by: blue25 on September 30, 2007, 02:00:09 am
Nope. You won't be in that alliance next round. The scripts won't transfer over because they are to big. And besides everything will "reset" next round.
Title: About the next round.
Post by: StephenM on September 30, 2007, 10:45:18 am
Alliances will be cleared out just because a reset means just that. Everything is reset.

With regard to starting aircraft we are waiting on the relevant staff member to finish data collection and adding it to the game before we start looking into what aircraft will be used and whether or not there will be a choice.
Title: About the next round.
Post by: iranair777 on October 01, 2007, 04:16:12 pm
On the reset, is are username and password combination going to be the same?
Title: About the next round.
Post by: Jps on October 01, 2007, 04:19:15 pm
Quote from: "iranair777"
On the reset, is are username and password combination going to be the same?


Yes.. what do you think.. would Stephen change 3000 people's usernames?
Title: About the next round.
Post by: CzechInternational on October 06, 2007, 03:16:02 pm
So, after the reset, you keep your originating base and airline name (which you can switch in Admin settings, I know that...) and everything? I was hoping to change originating bases and become a different airline entirely...is there any way to close your account and open a new one?
Title: About the next round.
Post by: Jps on October 06, 2007, 03:18:42 pm
Quote from: "CzechInternational"
So, after the reset, you keep your originating base and airline name (which you can switch in Admin settings, I know that...) and everything? I was hoping to change originating bases and become a different airline entirely...is there any way to close your account and open a new one?


http://www.stephenm.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=969

 :D
Title: About the next round.
Post by: CzechInternational on October 06, 2007, 03:20:59 pm
And I quote... "Please note that only small airlines are allowed to move continents. This will be left at the descression of admins."

I'm not exactly what you would call "small". So, after the reset, you can put your airline in a totally different starting base with nothing but the starting aircraft, whatever you guys decide on, and that's it?
Title: About the next round.
Post by: CzechInternational on October 06, 2007, 03:23:51 pm
Plus, I'm not trying to change CONTINENTS, I'm trying to move from Prague to Frankfurt and become Lufthansa  :D  

Can I do this?
Title: About the next round.
Post by: Jps on October 06, 2007, 03:31:14 pm
you could always do that... just rent 4 gates at an airport you want to base in, in europe.. and click make base and there u go
Title: About the next round.
Post by: CzechInternational on October 06, 2007, 03:33:29 pm
Yes, that's true, but I want a completely fresh start, and, for some noobish reason, I thought that's what the reset was. I want to sever all ties with Prague and become a totally new airline. For some reason, there's no option to get rid of your account...can I just do something REALLY bad, get my account terminated, and set up a new one?  :lol:
Title: About the next round.
Post by: Jps on October 06, 2007, 03:43:08 pm
EVERY airline is getting resetted in the reset... and you get to change bases in your continent
Title: About the next round.
Post by: CzechInternational on October 06, 2007, 03:46:45 pm
Oh, really? So, if you started out in this round in Prague you can switch to Frankfurt without any hassle or renting 4 gates? Just like the beginning? Beautiful.

Thanks a lot for your help, it's amazing how after a good month of playing this game I still manage to be a noob.
Title: About the next round.
Post by: Jps on October 06, 2007, 03:50:54 pm
^ lol  :D
Title: About the next round.
Post by: Blue Sky Mine on October 06, 2007, 04:44:56 pm
Quote from: "CzechInternational"
Plus, I'm not trying to change CONTINENTS, I'm trying to move from Prague to Frankfurt and become Lufthansa  :D  

Can I do this?


I think Lufthansa is already represented multiple times in the game...
Title: About the next round.
Post by: CzechInternational on October 06, 2007, 05:42:35 pm
Going into the rankings and [Ctrl-f]-ing "Lufthansa", nothing comes up. Plus, even if there IS a Lufthansa out there, it's probably one of those "aluminum wasters" running an ATR between Frankfurt and Dusseldorf. Not that there's anything wrong with that, because hey, to each his own, but I plan on throwing my weight around a little.  :twisted:

Not as represented as Cathay Pacific...
Title: About the next round.
Post by: extra_kurt on October 06, 2007, 05:46:48 pm
OK.. here is my idea for next round..

Start between 1945 and 1946.. (The scenario is after World War II)

Planes common to all are DC-3 but you'll have a separate option depending on the continent you belong.. Europe, Africa and Middle East will have European planes.. Asia/Australasia and Americas will have other American planes (other than DC-3 which is common to all). if that's possible. better if done randomly.

American:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:United_States_airliners_1930-1939
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:United_States_airliners_1940-1949

European:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:British_airliners_1930-1939
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:British_airliners_1940-1949
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Soviet_airliners_1940-1949
Title: About the next round.
Post by: dktc on October 06, 2007, 06:35:13 pm
Quote from: "extra_kurt"
American:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:United_States_airliners_1930-1939
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:United_States_airliners_1940-1949

European:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:British_airliners_1930-1939
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:British_airliners_1940-1949
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Soviet_airliners_1940-1949


Just want to say that most of these airliners ceased production by 1960 (and for some, even operation ceased). I would try to get them in if I have enough time.
Title: About the next round.
Post by: FWA2500 on October 07, 2007, 08:16:35 pm
ill just post to say i hope the DC-3 is the starting acf.....nearly every airline at that time had either previously or currently flew it......

and im ready :P
(http://img529.imageshack.us/img529/3059/fbadc3smalltp0.jpg)
Title: About the next round.
Post by: dktc on October 07, 2007, 08:25:24 pm
As I was talking to Will, Vickers Viking would be the one I choose. But then it is just my personally opinion, which does not reflect those of the AM-team or any other admin or the finally decision.

I guess if you want a slower, smaller plane with a shorter range (DC-3), we could look into using that. :wink:
Title: About the next round.
Post by: Blue Sky Mine on October 07, 2007, 08:48:46 pm
Quote from: "CzechInternational"
Going into the rankings and [Ctrl-f]-ing "Lufthansa", nothing comes up. Plus, even if there IS a Lufthansa out there, it's probably one of those "aluminum wasters" running an ATR between Frankfurt and Dusseldorf. Not that there's anything wrong with that, because hey, to each his own, but I plan on throwing my weight around a little.  :twisted:

Not as represented as Cathay Pacific...


Maybe they went out of business by now. But I'm pretty sure that there was a Lufthansa competing with me on my first Hannover-Hamburg route about a month ago...