GV spawnpoint-distance on new map

[Janov]

Well, I like the new map. But one thing is just beyond me, and I would love to see a mapbuilder come in and explain it..

Why are the vehicle-spawnpoints so far away from the field? And why are there so few tactically relevant PT-Boatspawns?

1.) because the mapeditor doesnt allow closer position?
2.) because the mapbuilders like to drive around for 20+ mins enjoying the scenery, working their way up mountains at a snails pace, getting motionsicknes from the stupid bobbing on the "rough" terrain?
3.) because the mapbuilders dont care for GVs?
4.) all of the above?

I really enjoy the GV aspect of AH, but a lot of the maps (especially the older ones) are just not GV- friendly. So it amazes me even more that apparently very few lessons were learned in the last few years of AH regarding the fun and convenient placement of GV-spawnpoints. Of course, if they are too close its too easy to capture the base. But 20+ minutes of driving just to get within shooting range of the town (A155, for example) is just not userfriendly.
Other than that, a very nice map, thanks for all the time and effort that was put into it!

Litjan, 1.Hessische Freibierstaffel

[Schutt]

Having gv spawns close to enemy airfields makes it easy to drive in and vulch starting planes.

As i said a decent strat, fighting over cities and supply lines, bridges and factories, will add a new aspect. Till then it will always come down to tactical vulching till the base is taken.

ciao schutt

[ghi]

Janov, you are right, lot of players are paying 15$ for GVs war and on this new map , they are out of bussines,
   Gvs spawn should be closer to base, or enemy spawn, what fun can be to drive a panzer 30-40 min. on those hills

[Midnight]

Sorry guys, but it has someting to do with HTC. I sent them a map proposal that would make huge GV battles almost a requirement to take any field. I was told in a response email that AH is a combat flight sim and maps like that are not needed.

Get enough people in here to support the idea, and I would build the prototype map, hopefully with an experienced map builder to help me along.

[NoBaddy]

Originally posted by Janov
Well, I like the new map. But one thing is just beyond me, and I would love to see a mapbuilder come in and explain it..

Ok...haven't really driven any GV's on the new map. But, from experience, a new map maker can easily set the spawns farther from the field than intended. They are supposed to be about 8k yards out. However, when setting a few thousand spawns...it is very damned easy to screw up that distance.

Gatso is a good guy. Post to him specifically and ask about it.

[ghi]

Originally posted by NoBaddy [ They are supposed to be about 8k yards out.  [/B]

  8k would be ok on flat terain, not climbing 3-4k hills