Author Topic: Runway markings (Read 931 times)

MajIssue · « **on:** October 15, 2007, 09:55:45 AM »

I think that runway markings such as numbers, centerline, and touhdown stripes would be a good thing and not to difficult for HTC to do. If it helps 1 pilot in twenty to land his or her kills instead of crashing or ditching at a friendly airfield it would be worthwhile. I know that runway numbering wasn't commplace in ww2 but what the heck, moving maps and autopilot were not common either and we use those conveniences every sortie!

Your thoughts...

NHawk · « **Reply #1 on:** October 15, 2007, 10:06:04 AM »

The runway is the long, wide, gray thing with landing skid marks at both ends.

If you miss that, there's something wrong.

beau32 · « **Reply #2 on:** October 15, 2007, 11:45:40 AM »

How about some Dirt Strips or strips with the Marsden matting that was placed on top of the mud. I think that would be cool to have some dirt strips, maybe change it on the small fields.

scottydawg · « **Reply #3 on:** October 15, 2007, 12:43:10 PM »

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Originally posted by beau32
How about some Dirt Strips or strips with the Marsden matting that was placed on top of the mud. I think that would be cool to have some dirt strips, maybe change it on the small fields.

I have seen these.

beau32 · « **Reply #4 on:** October 15, 2007, 12:49:06 PM »

Ive only been playing sice earlier this year so i havent seen any dirt strips. sorry didnt know we had them before.

scottydawg · « **Reply #5 on:** October 15, 2007, 12:59:18 PM »

I think they are in a couple of maps in the Special Events Arena. Don't think they've made it into the MA's yet.

beau32 · « **Reply #6 on:** October 15, 2007, 01:04:32 PM »

ah ok, didnt know that, would be cool to see one or two in the MA.

dedalos · « **Reply #7 on:** October 15, 2007, 01:18:56 PM »

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Originally posted by beau32
Ive only been playing sice earlier this year so i havent seen any dirt strips. sorry didnt know we had them before.

In AvA

MajIssue · « **Reply #8 on:** October 15, 2007, 01:42:43 PM »

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Originally posted by NHawk
The runway is the long, wide, gray thing with landing skid marks at both ends.

If you miss that, there's something wrong.

True... It's hard to miss a runway, but you're missing my point! Do YOU think that runway markings would be a good or bad addition?

thndregg · « **Reply #9 on:** October 15, 2007, 01:48:20 PM »

Just an opinion. I'm okay with the runways as they are, but I too would also like to see the return of some dirt airfields as we had before.

NHawk · « **Reply #10 on:** October 15, 2007, 03:15:31 PM »

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Originally posted by MajIssue
True... It's hard to miss a runway, but you're missing my point! Do YOU think that runway markings would be a good or bad addition?

I see no need for them.

Spikes · « **Reply #11 on:** October 15, 2007, 03:18:48 PM »

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I see no need for them.

Agreed.

Half the time we don't even use runways anymore...

I would like to see some small airfields with dirt runways though.

Dichotomy · « **Reply #12 on:** October 15, 2007, 03:33:34 PM »

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Originally posted by scottydawg
I think they are in a couple of maps in the Special Events Arena. Don't think they've made it into the MA's yet.

doesn't Tunesia have some dirt fields? I know Japan does

MajIssue · « **Reply #13 on:** October 17, 2007, 01:44:42 PM »

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Originally posted by SpikesX
Agreed.

Half the time we don't even use runways anymore...

I would like to see some small airfields with dirt runways though.

The penalty for not landing on the runway? What is it currently and should it be changed... I always try to land on one if I'm able. Markings would be more realisic in my humble opinion.

DoNKeY · « **Reply #14 on:** October 17, 2007, 08:03:14 PM »

Recently I've started to land on the big hander pad, although maybe thats because I'm usually coming in shot to hell!