...but all I can find is that in DBW they reduced the accuracy of the gunner positions on bombers or something.
Hello pognivet,
right here you can find the reason why I still (unfortunately too rarely) fly my ancient v4.10 & #DBW!
With v4.12, the red side's AI has been horribly mangled and unfairly tinkered with.
If you change the "difficulty" settings (blackouts/ redouts off, overheating off) and then always fly low against fighters or always attack bombers from above, v4.12 will also be fun for you again.
In v4.12, the AI quickly switches the optimal settings for attacks and pursuit to "suitable" - you don't stand a chance without adjusted settings!
So, now I'm looking forward to the reports that what I wrote here about v4.12 is not correct.
Sure, that's what the "red page pilots" always write...!
Make the right settings under "Difficulty" and keep having fun with our beloved IL-2 Sturmovik.
Nobody looks over your shoulder.
Best regard
Gerhard