Originally Posted by
Flying Helmut
The problem here is that, unless you want to tie one hand behind your back, there will no longer be any incentive to fly a Pfalz D.III.
It will no doubt come with the potentially crippling (but justified) "Unreachable Guns" card, so a jam will force early exit from a scrap. (Fortunately, this will NOT apply to the Pfalz D.IIIa).
But for only 1 fewer damage point, you could have a Fokker Dr.1, with superior climb and superior manoeuvrability.
For the same (14) damage points, you could fly an Albatros D.III, with identical climb and manoeuvre deck, but without the jamming problem.
For the same (14) damage points, you could have a SS D.III, with superior speed, superior climb, and superior manoeuvrability.
For 1 damage point MORE, you could get an Albatros D.Va, with superior speed as well.
Why on earth fly the "new" Pfalz D.III stats?
The 16 damage point toughness was the first, best reason to fly it as an alternative to other planes; take that away, and you're left with a "lemon" which I think few folks will want to fly out of choice.
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