Thanks for the personal insults stang, lute & co. I am capable of having a disagreement and still keep it on a friendly level. I even attempted to speak to lusche last night. (we were flying on the same team in the same area) You guys need to learn a dividing line between a difference of opinion and conduct that would be worthy of these personal jabs. Hell, I usually disagree with something just about anyone says on some subject but still act in a civil, even friendly manner while discussing the disagreement with them.
If a collision occurs that implies one object striking another object. if 2 aircraft strike each other, both should be damaged as this would be the case. You cant have a 1 airplane collision, unless, of course that would be with a tree, building, etc. There are numerous accounts of GVs getting a "You have collided" message with aircraft!
I shouldnt have stepped into this thread but I did so because the "usual suspects" were ganging up on others who have had the same experiences that I have had. I understand the effects of internet lag as much or more than anyone here. I understand that someones FE may not have 'seen' the collision. Here is the point: If one person registers a collision, that implies striking another aircraft or GV. Both objects should be damaged. That eliminates the crapshoot as to who draws the damage and will prevent anyone from 'gaming the game'.
Facts:
1. 2 aircraft collide, both take damage.
2. It is difficult (but not impossible, I admit) for a lead plane to cause a collision.
3. There are people using this system (See Larrys post above) to 'game the game' using the current collision model to force the collision.
