Auto RTB enabling a 2nd ride?

[Tilt]

where by a player can enable an auto return to base via AI.

With this enabled he/she can take up a 2nd ride and go play whilst the 1st is RTB.

- it would be limited to 1st and 2nd ride
- the first ride is still vulnerable to enemy interception
-players would only be able to re join the 1st ride from the tower
-heavy ordinance would be disabled (permanently)once this is engaged
or
-all heavy ordinance would have to have been discharged prior to it being engaged
-possible use of an enemy free zone to enable it (a bit like the zone to enable a successful landing from a vehicle).
-possible enablement of AI gunners on bombers (appropriately dumbed down) to offer a modicum of challenge to would be interceptors.
-AI pilot would be of moderate skill.... such that leaving AI on for a damaged aircraft risked its loss (or a ditch) during landing.
                                                        The pilot would not perform critical fuel saving measures.
                                                        The pilot would not perform complex ACM. Particularly of any offensive or aggressive nature.

-The aircraft would land and wait 30secs  before exiting.


The idea is to give players access to more "action time" by permitting them to up a 2nd ride whilst the first is RTB. Whether it would be just a bomber thing or also open to all aircraft I leave to debate. I can see the advantages re bombers but equally cannot (presently) see any down side to its use with fighters provided some steps were taken to limit the

I think the important point is one whereby it's use only enables more "action" orientated game play without providing an "edge" that would not otherwise be there.

[DEECONX]

Your intentions of more action time seem good....but I dont think this is the way to do it. Afraid it would just mean a lot of people picking the "afk like" planes while the original pilot is just getting off the ground in his new ride...

[Aspen]

Might reduce bomb and bailing.  Not sure if I want any AI pilots in the MA.  Would be interesting to drop bombs and then reup a fighter and escort yourself home.  It might increase bombing activity which might have ripple effects on base taking, strats, radar being out more, etc.

[MrKrabs]

So, can I jump sides and vulch myself? 

 

[Tinkles]

So, can I jump sides and vulch myself? 

 

Only twice a day. 

[Scca]

Only twice a day. 

[Tilt]

So, can I jump sides and vulch myself? 

 

either some form of Kill shooter or simply a same country COAD limitation would prevent this. Equally the same COAD that stops your gunners inflicting damage on a drone would suffice.

[Slade]

+1

[Tinkles]

either some form of Kill shooter or simply a same country COAD limitation would prevent this. Equally the same COAD that stops your gunners inflicting damage on a drone would suffice.

or "cannot switch sides while "drone" is in air". Then you could destroy the drone to switch sides (like bailing out of a bomber), or wait until it lands before switching.  

[Zoney]

-1 sheesh.


Please, have a little patience, immerse yourself a bit and take the time to land your plane.  Completely gamey wish, very disappointing.

[pallero]

+1

This is good solution for those bomb and bail gays too.
If you bail, your planes continues to fly home and someone could shoot them down.