Player selected skins to always display on GVs

[Karnak]

I know why it is set so that players can choose to display only the default skins, but in the case of GVs this can be much more than a cosmetic issue.  I would like it if GV skins would auto-download and for the player's chosen skin to be displayed to all players.  Aircraft skins would continue to function as they do now.

[icepac]

This will introduce latency to the people who have it turned off because they have slow connections.

When I say "slow connection" I am talking about throughput and not latency.....but downloading skins on a slow throughput connection while in game could very well introduce excessive latency to guys with slower connections even though they normally have ok latency.

We might see more "warp on demand" accusations.

[gyrene81]

how about no... -1

[Butcher]

I know why it is set so that players can choose to display only the default skins, but in the case of GVs this can be much more than a cosmetic issue.  I would like it if GV skins would auto-download and for the player's chosen skin to be displayed to all players.  Aircraft skins would continue to function as they do now.

Here's a problem, my laptop can't handle the skins turned on due to it drops my frame rate and overheats my video card and will crash my computer.
True I need a new computer, but it works the way it does right now

[Rob52240]

When you display another players skin, once that player gets within 10k of you your computer must load the graphic for this new skin.  It can effect performance too, especially if you try to use film viewer after your flight.

[Karnak]

Yes, but with limiting to only the GVs those effects would be greatly reduced.  The vast majority of skins are for airplanes, and those would not be downloaded on be mandatory.

Right now, even those with good systems turn off player skins so that they can have the easy to see yellow Panzer or dark T-34/85.

[AWwrgwy]

If you don't have the skin downloaded will your tank show as all white?

If so then +1 and default skins for me.   



wrongway

[SmokinLoon]

I understand the wish and it makes perfect sense.  However, since HTC is doing well at remodeling the older gv's with the neon yellow "camo" (Tiger, Panzer IV) into something with a default skin of the darker greens and earth tones, it isnt as big of a deal as it used to be.

Not needed, imo.

[DaHand]

I agree 100% with the idea Karnak but it is still way too easy to circumvent your fix. 

JUST THROW AWAY YOUR DOWNLOADED GV SKINS AND NEVER d"L them again.

What do you say to that?

[Karnak]

I understand the wish and it makes perfect sense.  However, since HTC is doing well at remodeling the older gv's with the neon yellow "camo" (Tiger, Panzer IV) into something with a default skin of the darker greens and earth tones, it isnt as big of a deal as it used to be.

Not needed, imo.

That won't help the T-34/85.  It also wouldn't help if you are on a snow or desert map and select a skin for that, only to be over-ruled by players choosing, often despite having a monster system, to not show player skin choices.

I agree 100% with the idea Karnak but it is still way too easy to circumvent your fix. 

JUST THROW AWAY YOUR DOWNLOADED GV SKINS AND NEVER d"L them again.

What do you say to that?

If they weren't present, they'd just download again.  The player wouldn't have the option to not download them.


It could also be set to only work like this for players in GVs.

[SmokinLoon]

That won't help the T-34/85.  It also wouldn't help if you are on a snow or desert map and select a skin for that, only to be over-ruled by players choosing, often despite having a monster system, to not show player skin choices.If they weren't present, they'd just download again.  The player wouldn't have the option to not download them.


It could also be set to only work like this for players in GVs.

The dark green and brown colors on both T34's are far superior that the neon yellows and tans the Tiger had, and the Panzer IV still has it.  Thankfully, the default skin for the new tanks have all been green and earth tone.  Yes, you're correct if and when there is a snow map the greens will stand out a bit, but they still have green trees to blend in with.  No so with the yellow/tan of the Panzer IV.