Quimby VII ends in ten days, so now it's time for the obligatory speculative thread on Quimby VIII... Any ideas? When will it begin? What aircraft will we have? I thought a cool idea would be all old aircraft, circa 1985-1990. Any thoughts?
What aircraft will we have? I thought a cool idea would be all old aircraft, circa 1985-1990. Any thoughts?
So you'd want a specific range of aircraft (form a certain time period), all available for order, but not adding any new/current aircraft later?
Sounds like an interesting idea to me (maybe the time span is a bit short). Would love to hear other opinions on that!
So you'd want a specific range of aircraft (form a certain time period), all available for order, but not adding any new/current aircraft later?
Sounds like an interesting idea to me (maybe the time span is a bit short). Would love to hear other opinions on that!
I was thinking more like "Let's pretend it's 1995," and whatever aircraft would be available to airlines at that time. Thinking 737NG would be brand new, the MD-80/90 series wouldn't be too old, etc. But no 787, no a220, no a380, etc. Just an interesting thought I've been contemplating.
I think this idea is good. It is definitely worth a thought.
Alright, to make it official: We're seriously considering this suggestion for the next iteration of Quimby.
Please discuss and contribute: What time frame should we use and/or which aircraft types should be included?
We can make a specific list of aircraft and those would then all be available for order on Quimby VII. Having used aircraft (of the same types only) would be optional, but it seemed quite popular when we launched Yeager. Let us know what you'd like!
And FYI: The launch is planned for November 30th.
I'm going for the 90's, then. Anything that flies during 1990-1999.
So if an aircraft is still flying and manufactured, though the first time it flies was hundred years ago, it should be there. Any aircraft that stops production and do not fly anymore before 90's could not be included.
I vote for 80s and 90s.
80s because we'll be able to order brand new B727s, DC-9s and above all, L-1011s and DC-10s ;)
And I agree with mariobastian.
Anything that was still flying in the 80s and 90s, but not buying built any longer (707, DC-8, etc) should be available as used in limited numbers in the beginning of the game.
All other types available as new, should not be available as used IMHO.
My suggestion,
Available as new:
Definitely 717, 737NG, 747-400, 757, 767, 777, MD-90, Airbus A310, A319, A320, A321, A330, A340
As for used, I'll leave that up to you guys. I'm not a historian :blink:
A little more length of time for the world. Start in the 80's /90's and run for a year. Slowly as the game progresses aeroplanes are invented (All players are notified) and finishing in 2019 around the real-time of Nov 2019. That way the server has some progression there, but also goals of overhauling the fleet when new more cost-efficient planes become available.
Sorry TOMSB1306, that's a feature for another day.
For Quimby VII, all we can offer is to chose a specific range of aircraft and have those available for order, kinda to play "like it's XX years ago".
No older used aircraft either, that would probably be problematic for balancing anyway.
I guess, going back and play like "in the 90s" would be cool, interesting, and challening. But please, with todays demand!
But please, with todays demand!
Yes - demand, traffic rights and so on would stay as they are, no worries ;)
I think it should be early 1990s to truly give a challenge - no NG, no updated 321-200, limited LR widebodies (conections/ILs become more valuable) and 757s at their peak. I also think that the suites (and even the full beds) should be removed as those didn’t exist as seating options in the 90s.
Available New:
A300
A310
A320-200
A321-100
A330-200/300
A340-200/300
737 Classic
747-400
757
767-200/300
777-200 (no ER/LR)
CRJ 100/200
DH1/2/3
F100
MD-11
MD-80
MD-90
Available Used:
727
737-200
747-200
747-300
DC-8-60
DC-9-50
DC-10
L-1011
I think it should be early 1990s to truly give a challenge - no NG, no updated 321-200, limited LR widebodies (conections/ILs become more valuable) and 757s at their peak. I also think that the suites (and even the full beds) should be removed as those didn't exist as seating options in the 90s.
Available New:
A300
A310
A320-200
A321-100
A330-200/300
A340-200/300
737 Classic
747-400
757
767-200/300
777-200 (no ER/LR)
CRJ 100/200
DH1/2/3
F100
MD-11
MD-80
MD-90
Available Used:
727
737-200
747-200
747-300
DC-8-60
DC-9-50
DC-10
L-1011
I'm with this. I like the idea of having some older aircraft to chose from. Interesting to compare the operating economics to the modern aircraft.
I think it should be early 1990s to truly give a challenge - no NG, no updated 321-200, limited LR widebodies (conections/ILs become more valuable) and 757s at their peak. I also think that the suites (and even the full beds) should be removed as those didn't exist as seating options in the 90s.
Available New:
A300
A310
A320-200
A321-100
A330-200/300
A340-200/300
737 Classic
747-400
757
767-200/300
777-200 (no ER/LR)
CRJ 100/200
DH1/2/3
F100
MD-11
MD-80
MD-90
Available Used:
727
737-200
747-200
747-300
DC-8-60
DC-9-50
DC-10
L-1011
Also F50
Also F50
Just as long as the F50 doesn't infect the server like the "Il-18 Plague" of last year.
This sounds really cool! Haven't played for over a year, but this idea definitely sounds like worth a comeback! :blush:
So it means the only ultra long haul planes available would be 747 and A340. Sounds great.
P.S No plane should be cheaper than atleast 60K/week to avoid IL-18 situation like in previous releases.
I’d prefer the 80s myself, but the consensus seems to be 90s and I’m ok with that.
So it means the only ultra long haul planes available would be 747 and A340. Sounds great.
P.S No plane should be cheaper than atleast 60K/week to avoid IL-18 situation like in previous releases.
Only issue with the 60k cap is that the oldest planes for the 70s that are available as used are going to hover near that level because of how old they are. On Yeager, I have lots of MD80s that are below the 60k threshold because they are fully depreciated and its a strategic choice to use them.