v1.04 Update: Improved Carrier Ops
With v1.04 we plan to also include a major overhaul of carrier air operations. When playing with full navigation, aircraft will be able to attack from any point on the map and in any direction, giving you full control of attack runs.
In this screenshot a torpedo bomber is about to finish an attack run against a Kongo Class Battleship. Note that the torpedo bomber has approached from the side unprotected by the destroyer escorts and is actually attacking back in the direction towards the Essex Class Carrier that launched it.
In addition, heavily damaged carriers will no longer be able to launch aircraft. Likewise, burning carriers cannot launch until fires are extinguished. We're also considering adding a "Flight Preparation" action whereby a flight must be armed on the flight deck prior to launching in a subsequent action. Damage to a carrier while aircraft are on the flight deck will be greatly increased.
