Author Topic: How has bomb calibration changed? (Read 602 times)

Virage · « **on:** November 01, 2004, 04:07:57 PM »

I did a quick check offline, but didn't notice any changes other than a 'calibration speed' display.

Ghosth · « **Reply #1 on:** November 01, 2004, 04:12:52 PM »

It should all be in the readme.txt included with the patch.

Virage · « **Reply #2 on:** November 01, 2004, 05:08:57 PM »

Thnx Ghost...

anyone out there actually try it?

Tarmac · « **Reply #3 on:** November 01, 2004, 05:30:56 PM »

I dropped a b-24's eggs offline. Noticed no difference in calibration.

Darkish · « **Reply #4 on:** November 01, 2004, 06:04:26 PM »

The only thing that you have to do to calibrate is hold a button down for a bit. No field alt to set, no cross-hair tracking. Just 30 secs out from drop - calibrate.

we're back to laser guided bombs again.

Karnak · « **Reply #5 on:** November 01, 2004, 06:21:57 PM »

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Originally posted by Tarmac
I dropped a b-24's eggs offline. Noticed no difference in calibration.

That might explain why you always missed the target before.

Darkish,

They are hardly laser guided as they still have all the drift of the old bombs,

I'll miss the old calibration routine.

United · « **Reply #6 on:** November 01, 2004, 06:23:46 PM »

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Originally posted by Darkish
The only thing that you have to do to calibrate is hold a button down for a bit. No field alt to set, no cross-hair tracking. Just 30 secs out from drop - calibrate.

we're back to laser guided bombs again.

So youre saying all I need to do is hold Y down in calibration mode and my bombs will definately hit?

I miss the old way already.... But I got my B-24 so Im happy.

Darkish · « **Reply #7 on:** November 01, 2004, 06:24:53 PM »

Yep united - that's all you got to do - provided speed and alt are same at drop as calibration.

MOSQ · « **Reply #8 on:** November 01, 2004, 09:59:26 PM »

I just tried it. You do have to hold the crosshairs on a point and you do have to set target alt. Despite the release notes, nothing seems to have actually changed.

Edit: I was in the TA, you'd think they would change it there at the same time as MA for those who wanted to practice!

Darkish · « **Reply #9 on:** November 01, 2004, 10:02:12 PM »

Well I don't, and nor have any of the guys I've been flying with tonight. Just gotta hold that button down is all.

Mugzeee · « **Reply #10 on:** November 01, 2004, 10:20:26 PM »

Dudes. It is the same old way offline.
It is the new way online. At least before the patch it was this way.
edit. Just re-checked. It is the OLD way offline. It is changed online. The instructions in offline mode read the same way the did before the new version.

Virage · « **Reply #11 on:** November 01, 2004, 10:30:04 PM »

rgr mugz.. the auto calibration is an arena setting now and you can set it offline.

Under the Auto Calibration setting all you need to do is hold a constant alt and speed, then hold the 'y' key for 2+ seconds.

No more holding a spot with your joystick or clicking on clipboard to set target alt.

Rolex · « **Reply #12 on:** November 01, 2004, 11:26:59 PM »

I don't understand why calibration is being dumbed down so much. Anyone have a reasonable theory?

TequilaChaser · « **Reply #13 on:** November 01, 2004, 11:39:29 PM »

heh, calibrating is EASY.........and you also can not be killed ( killshooter) by bombs or rockets.........so much for dive bombing big buffs being axed........

I did try to put the B24 into a dive to see how fast it got up to, using combat Trim turned on it reached 350 mph and then started nosing p, while I was pushing all the way forward on the stick. when it slowed to 300 it started to nose back down , hit 350 it began to raise nose, over again........

so maybe there is some hope :-)

NoBaddy · « **Reply #14 on:** November 01, 2004, 11:48:25 PM »

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Originally posted by Rolex
I don't understand why calibration is being dumbed down so much. Anyone have a reasonable theory?

Yep...because anyone with stick spikes can't calibrate the bombsight.