Lead Computed Gunsight: Activate In Hangar

[Mongoose]

  I wish that the Lead Computed Gunsight could be turned on while in the hangar when a player is in the Offline Practice arena.

  Hitech has set the Lead Computed Gunsight to change color to indicate if you are out of range.   This is very helpful for new players, but you have to dig deep to turn it on or off.  I wish there was a switch in the hangar which could turn the lead gunsight on or off.  Have a popup window which tells you what it does, and that it is only available in the Offline Practice arena.  This way a new player could get some help learning to shoot.

  Maybe extend this to the custom arenas.  Set it so only the player who creates the custom arena, or whomever he designates, has access to this switch in the hangar.

[morfiend]

AFAIK it already is!  It's an arena setting that can be turned on/off in offline/custom arenas. It's located in flightmodeflags and it's a simple check box.

 What I would like to see if a notice that the LCG is turned on and the key strokes that enable it in a simple popup if a player activates it in a custom arena.

BTW it's always turned on in the TA so grab a noob and take them there to help them learn to shoot.


   

[Wiley]

I think what he's saying, Morf, is he wants it to be easier to find and enable.  I think it would get us there if it was just enabled by default when you go into offline mode with a note to "press tab to target a vehicle and enable LCG" or somesuch.

For custom arenas, to someone who hasn't put in a fair bit of time to understanding them, the arena flags are somewhat inscrutable.

Wiley.

[morfiend]

I think I understand but it's really not difficult the way it is,being on by default is something Dale would have to attend to but I dont see it being a big deal.

 What I do think is a big deal is if it's on and not everyone knows it's on and/or how to activate it. A popup when it's enabled as you enter the area saying LCG is on to enable crtl tab or some such. That way everyone is on a level playing field.

 FYI,under general tab,goto flightmodeflags and check LCG,once enabled offline it will be always on,custom arenas will need it set as you open the arena.

  Now bare with me if I'm mistaken I have been on leave for a few months and will be for a few more....dont ya hate it when RL gets in the way of having fun?


   

[FBDragon]

Okay, I'm missing something, in which plane has this gunsight, Is it in all planes, some planes or what. How do you turn it on and such for I've never seen one. Not being funny or trying to be a butt really being sincere about it.
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                                                                      DRAGUN
FYI I've been playing for over 10 yrs and this is new to me.

[Shuffler]

Okay, I'm missing something, in which plane has this gunsight, Is it in all planes, some planes or what. How do you turn it on and such for I've never seen one. Not being funny or trying to be a butt really being sincere about it.
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                                                                      DRAGUN
FYI I've been playing for over 10 yrs and this is new to me.

All planes. You have to be in an arena where it is available.... like the training arena. Then turn it on in your settings. I believe it is in the same area as you set the auto takeoff. Been a long time since I have used it.

[The Fugitive]

Okay, I'm missing something, in which plane has this gunsight, Is it in all planes, some planes or what. How do you turn it on and such for I've never seen one. Not being funny or trying to be a butt really being sincere about it.
                                                                     Thanks
                                                                      DRAGUN
FYI I've been playing for over 10 yrs and this is new to me.

You may have seen it but didnt call it what they are calling it here. When turned on it displays two green cross hairs (one for primary guns and one for secondary) out in front of your plane. Place the cross hairs on the target and fire to score hits. It makes it easy to see what kind of lead you need to pull.

Morph explains how to activate it.

I think I understand but it's really not difficult the way it is,being on by default is something Dale would have to attend to but I dont see it being a big deal.

 What I do think is a big deal is if it's on and not everyone knows it's on and/or how to activate it. A popup when it's enabled as you enter the area saying LCG is on to enable crtl tab or some such. That way everyone is on a level playing field.

 FYI,under general tab,goto flightmodeflags and check LCG,once enabled offline it will be always on,custom arenas will need it set as you open the arena.

  Now bare with me if I'm mistaken I have been on leave for a few months and will be for a few more....dont ya hate it when RL gets in the way of having fun?


   

[FBDragon]

Thanks guys, I'll check it out!!!
Maybe that'll help my crappy aim too lol.

[Shuffler]

Thanks guys, I'll check it out!!!
Maybe that'll help my crappy aim too lol.

I tell you what the sign said in the bathroom at the store.....

We aim to please, you aim too, please.

[Mongoose]

I think what he's saying, Morf, is he wants it to be easier to find and enable.

That's exactly it.  I wish it was easier for new players to find and use.  I don't think it should just be on by default with no explanation.  A new player needs to know this is something used for training, and is not available in the regular arenas.

I think someone creating a custom arena should be able to easily turn it on and off.  A switch in the hangar would be helpful for new players.  I dot command would be nice too, for more experienced players.

[FBDragon]

Will it display when going after ground targets or just other planes. Also will it come on when going after AI in the offline arena, I tried in there but nothing,zero, nada.    
 FYI, I checked the arena in the training arena and the offline arna, it's says it's on but nothing in either!!!

[alkali]

Will it display when going after ground targets or just other planes. Also will it come on when going after AI in the offline arena, I tried in there but nothing,zero, nada.    
 FYI, I checked the arena in the training arena and the offline arna, it's says it's on but nothing in either!!!

Just tested it offline and it works - you have to map and activate the 'Padlock select next target' key and select a target to make it appear.
Best,
Marc

[bustr]

Will it display when going after ground targets or just other planes. Also will it come on when going after AI in the offline arena, I tried in there but nothing,zero, nada.    
 FYI, I checked the arena in the training arena and the offline arna, it's says it's on but nothing in either!!!

Check Dive Bombsight, then offline when you select bombs or rockets you will get a green cross showing you where your ord will hit. If you have set tanks out as drones, they will become select able for the Lead Computed Gunsight using the tab key.

[FBDragon]

Ok, I got it!!! It works. My same old problem, I overthink it or over work it!!

[icepac]

Super useful in the main arena.