1.07 new BIG PROBLEM

[Maverick]

Just a question here. What possible justification is there for 360 degree views from a buff?

Fighters don't have it.
GV's now it seems won't have it.
Why aren't the "realism" guys demanding it be removed from the game. I can't think of a single RL buff that allowed an outside of the plane view with a global field of view.

Mav

[mx22]

 

Originally posted by Maverick:
Just a question here. What possible justification is there for 360 degree views from a buff?

Because buffs are usually flown by 1 man, and in a bomber you can't really check your 6 like you do in a fighter. It's a fair compromise I think.

mx22

[hazed-]

I hadnt read any calls for the veiws to be removed but my guess would be its an attempt to tone down the ostwinds ability.

the problems of seeing all around you will be the same for everyone remember! Maybe now it will be easier for us to out flank those expert long range shooters?
now when we go in with many vehicles i think it might improve on the experience if you have the same problems the tank crews have.
There will be more to do and so gives more chance for mistakes etc
Hopefully it will add tention but i think this may frustrate too when getting attacked by more than one enemy.
We'll see oncewe get a chance to try it but im hoping it will work out ok.
Maverick: I think its aimed at gameplay tweaking rather than to add to realism though, but if, like you said its been called for in the threads on BB i may be wrong.To be honest i always wondered why the panzer had full external but as for m3,m16 which are so easily killed  i thought they really needed it just for extra hope of living.I didnt realise it was an 'issue' though.

------------------
Hazed
9./JG54

[iculus]

I'm glad they're gone.  I have a feeling this is for the new landing craft.  Should have more interesting ground warfare.  Planes did the scouting in reality, now they'll have to do it in the sim.  

HTC should raise the "height limit" when in commander mode to simulate standing on the turret for better view, though.

To get that 360 view, hit F8 and use your view keys.  You can turn your head pretty quick, and you don't have to turn the turret.

<S>IC

[hblair]

Good decision removing them. You guys are just used to the E-Z way of doing everything. Don't be too scared to give something else a try. Looking down from your vehicle from a couple hundred feet is a little much.

Think of it, you'll turn that corner not knowing there is an enemy GV there or not, the way it oughta be.