I know, I know, there are going to be more than a few who think Ground Arcade should have air/CAS. I am not one of them.
If I want to fly then I am going to fly in AAB or ARB. If you want to fly do the same, just don’t ruin it for those who want to play ground.
I have heard the opinion that it should be part of GAB yet we do not see tanks in AAB do we? I have heard that it is for the “realism”.
Is it? How many actual infantrymen do you know also fly combat aircraft? Pilots fight in tanks? Anyone?
Yeah, lets stop using “realism” as an excuse.
I have also heard those who don’t want actual realism say: “Have a solution!”
Ok, if you want a solution I have one, specifically directed to those who think CAS in GAB adds to realism:
AI AA and SPAA. Top notch AI such as the AA that protects the airfields. Rings of AI AA that follow the front as it progresses. Upper tiers that have jets? Missile AA that actually acts like IRL AA, not the nerfed AA in the game.
Then: Since there are no tankers that pilot combat aircraft then once you strap on that plane you are now a pilot for the rest of the map.
All planes spawn on ground and minimum 20 K away from battle space.
Did I forget the AI CAP? Yeah, so if you want to drop bombs you must first have the area cleared of not only AA but also CAP. IOW, you have to earn the ability to drop on tanks by first fighting to gain the airspace above the battle. If you fail, well…You made the choice to fight in GAB with a plane, live with it. Or go to AAB and fly there.
We won’t talk about how OP German vehicles are in the middle tiers…