Author Topic: 180 degree Bombers (Read 444 times)

Shakes · « **on:** October 21, 2001, 02:55:00 PM »

Although I have not played AH for 2 weeks now I would like to bring up a perplexing question. When playing the game and defending my field in ground vehicle I have noticed something strange. Once in awhile I will notice that an enemy Lanc or B17 has instantly turned the opposite direction while bombing my field. Has anyone else noticed this, and or have any explanation?

Hobodog · « **Reply #1 on:** October 21, 2001, 03:05:00 PM »

Buffs do turn very well but if they are instantly turning than you may need to look torwards your connection.

funkedup · « **Reply #2 on:** October 21, 2001, 03:53:00 PM »

Seen this in both AH and WB. Usually in a large formation of bombers there will be one or two guys constantly switching ends.

Voss · « **Reply #3 on:** October 21, 2001, 08:36:00 PM »

This is a 'beacon' issue. Warp, by any other name...

Sancho · « **Reply #4 on:** October 21, 2001, 10:37:00 PM »

Interestingly enough, I noticed this phenomena at the convention--even in groups of aircraft flown only by con-goers. And we were on a T1 direct to the server with sub 10ms ping times.

Saintaw · « **Reply #5 on:** October 22, 2001, 01:37:00 AM »

How many beers did ya have before that flight Sancho ?

AcId · « **Reply #6 on:** October 22, 2001, 09:37:00 AM »

I see this occasionaly also.
To me it looks as if the server missed/dropped/didnt receive a positional update on the Aircraft in question and it flip-flops 180degrees on the horizontal plane making it look as if it's traveling backwards for a second. This could also be your FE not receiving/missing/dropping the location update for said Aircraft...
Just my theory, nothing more.

Flossy · « **Reply #7 on:** October 22, 2001, 01:18:00 PM »

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Originally posted by Shakes:
Once in awhile I will notice that an enemy Lanc or B17 has instantly turned the opposite direction while bombing my field.

Dam I wish my Lanc would do that! <g>

Bomber Pilot...