Can we get rid of proximity radar? I understand it was implemented to encourage fights but darbar was always sufficient before it was introduced. It’s having severe negative effects on gameplay in my opinion.
The other night I was on the fringe of a friendly radar ring when I was basically the only member of my team in the sky. On the complete opposite side was a group of 5-6 enemies basically capping at high altitude. I encountered single con on my side of the ring and almost immediately, when I got in icon range, every single plane turned straight for me.
I understand there are coms and text but those still have a bit of fog associated with them. I was far enough away that I doubt this guy was in range of the local radio. Even though I dispatched the player in question quickly (pretty sure he was AFK), I was covered up in short order. They not only had my exact location, they also knew my direction of travel the whole time because the player I killed flopped down from 12k still “alive” but missing a wing.
Proximity dar is ruining aspects of the game like the need for situational awareness. Players don’t even need to look out of the cockpit to see if an enemy is in range.