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one of the problems is that the role of Carriers in the big battles (GB, GB2, etc) as
opposed to Blitzkrieg games, is to send out planes to spot for the battleships. BBs
have good range, but if you've got a newb, or what we refer to as an "experienced
newb" who sits there like a tard instead of doing his or her job in the battle, then
they can't see far enough to nail the other ships before they start nailing you first.
which of course, brings up another whole set of problems, especially in the BG2
games where you've got a Carrier flag. most of them sit there like lumps waiting to
be sunk, some are even foolish enough to charge right into battle.
this latest patch has really made things worse in this regard, as many carriers only
have torp planes & dive bombers, with the balance being attack aircraft.
now, as for being sunk by ships that outrange you. try staying behind the battleships
while they duke it out. pick your spots to charge up at a ship that's within range,
take your potshots and move back to cover.
you can also engage subs and other ships that try to slip past the big guns to get at
your carriers.
if you're still have problems, work on the Blitzkrieg games more as they're a straight
up fight with more smaller ships typically than bigger ships. if you must play in the
bigger battles for xp, remember that the longer you last in those battles, not
neccesarily the amount of ships you sink or damage you do gives you more
experience than charging in and getting blown up after you've peppered a ship with
as many shots as you can first. that tactic works well in Blitz games, don't use it if
you can avoid it in the larger games. each game type is different in how to win it, or
gain from it.
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