Wingman command refusal

[nrshida]

I would like to request a checkbox in flight preferences to give you the option to disable someone else being able to assign you as a wingman with the dot command.

[waystin2]

And take away one of the funnest ways to attach newbs to my squaddies?  No way! 

On a serious note, it seems like a reasonable request, but may I ask why?

[StokesAk]

I can see why this might be wanted, with some recent events.

[nrshida]

It would be an option, you could leave it unchecked if you want to keep it as it is now.

I have requested it because I think it is a reasonable provision to prevent an exploitation of this feature in a way in which I am sure it was not intended.

[waystin2]

It would be an option, you could leave it unchecked if you want to keep it as it is now.

I have requested it because I think it is a reasonable provision to prevent an exploitation of this feature in a way in which I am sure it was not intended.

I assume you either are talking about tracking someone or distracting someone while in flight?

[LLogann]

It wouldn't distract since the wing'd person gets no message they have been wing'd.  Maybe somebody's shade is attaching themselves to the op for "easy kills?"

I assume you either are talking about tracking someone or distracting someone while in flight?

[waystin2]

It wouldn't distract since the wing'd person gets no message they have been wing'd.  Maybe somebody's shade is attaching themselves to the op for "easy kills?"

LOL.  Just becuase you are paranoid does not mean the world is not out to get ya!   If this is the reason for the request then I say nope.

[RufusLeaking]

I use the wingman dot command to find a dot in a crowd quite often.

The 'goto' feature only takes one to the field from which someone launched.  The white dot gives more specific information (if the guy isn't in a gv.)

Why is this a problem?

[Ack-Ack]

While there is the occasional player that will use the .wingman command to "hunt" other players, I am sure the instances of it happening isn't all that common.  

If you're really paranoid about someone using the .wingman command to track you, just log off and log back on and it wipes the .wingman marker on you.


ack-ack

[Masherbrum]

While there is the occasional player that will use the .wingman command to "hunt" other players, I am sure the instances of it happening isn't all that common.  

If you're really paranoid about someone using the .wingman command to track you, just log off and log back on and it wipes the .wingman marker on you.


ack-ack

 

[BigKev03]

I see no reason for this as all it really does is identify the player you are winging with.  In my case when I do it I choose white to idnetify my wingmen.  I use wingmen when i learn tactics.  I get no benefit other than learning by flying on my wingmans six and covering him.

BigKev

[LLogann]

LOL.  Just becuase you are paranoid does not mean the world is not out to get ya!   If this is the reason for the request then I say nope.

[Melvin]

Not sure why anybody would need the .wingman to hunt nrshida. Just look for the KI that's slaughtering everybody in the DA. Most likely he's at the controls.

<S> Melvin

[nrshida]

I did mention it would be an option so that a player could choose for themselves.

I suggested it on the Wishlist as it occurred to me it was a simple way to ensure the dot wingman command was used only for the purpose it was intended. Perhaps I should have requested a notification when someone assigns you as a wingman. Or an option to accept or decline in the same way a join request is sent.

I kind of hoped those players who recognised the need for this would understand, and that it wouldn't bother those who didn't.

Paranoia, Ack-Ack, would suggest to me a delusional and unfounded feeling of persecution.

Let me ask a simple question then: is it an unreasonable expectation to have your position on a map hidden from ALL of your opponents?

Or should a player who has access to additional accounts (paid for or otherwise) be allowed essentially his own personal AWACS system displayed in realtime on a second machine so he can immediately find the position of any opponent he chooses?

I can afford exactly one account and I expect a level playing field for that. Does anyone know HTC's official position on this? Is it forbidden or tolerated?

[hlbly]

While there is the occasional player that will use the .wingman command to "hunt" other players, I am sure the instances of it happening isn't all that common.  

If you're really paranoid about someone using the .wingman command to track you, just log off and log back on and it wipes the .wingman marker on you.


ack-ack

I usually agree with you ack ack . I think you are wrong here though . Lets say you had someone looking just for you ,they manage to pick you a few flights in a row . So you get out of your signature plane ,into a Spit XVI ( who would ever look for ack ack in a spixteen?) . The guy that has ruined 2 fights still manages to single you out and pick you again . Now I know that SA needs to be maintained . However if you are playing on the level you can't compete with someone that ups an uber fast ride knows where you are . If you are engaged . All he has to do is be in god mode in DA circle high just out of icon wait until you are in a position of reduced E and alt and he has pretty much has you all served up . By definition this is an unfair advantage . Wasn't the manual calibration in buffs done away with because guys with low end sticks couldn't compete  ? Now my question to you is this . How can this possibly be fair to someone who can only afford 1 PC or 1 account ? Giving someone the ability to decline .wingman command would only hinder people who are misusing it . They still can try to hunt you down  . This is not an unfair or frivolous wish imho . +1 here shida . Logging off and on aren't a very good option . No icon ,quick roster check , /.wingman anyonethatoutflewmeandpissedm eoff .Right back to square one .