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Offline mERv

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Why are 1k bombs no longer killing gv's with HE splash?
« on: August 02, 2025, 08:46:10 PM »
2 situations where 1k bombs well within the splash range of a gv kill radius didnt kill the gv or cause it to smoke. No elevation difference and yes that can make a difference sometimes. Im not trying to cause problems im sharing observations that are outside of the norm from my playing experince. Suggestions are welcomed  :cheers: both situations happened on newer maps.
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Re: Why are 1k bombs no longer killing gv's with HE splash?
« Reply #1 on: August 02, 2025, 10:17:29 PM »
You're gonna need a bigger bomb.
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Re: Why are 1k bombs no longer killing gv's with HE splash?
« Reply #2 on: August 02, 2025, 10:43:20 PM »
You're gonna need a bigger bomb.
thats what she said  :banana: :old:
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"Ever wonder why its always b-17s and B-24s? It allows him an extreme advantage over other players hence his bomber kill count, that and his lazer beam guns"Diaster
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Re: Why are 1k bombs no longer killing gv's with HE splash?
« Reply #3 on: Yesterday at 02:06:07 AM »
they are working just fine, a little too good.  I use mostly 250 or 500.  1k is for when there is a Tiger 2 in play.
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Re: Why are 1k bombs no longer killing gv's with HE splash?
« Reply #4 on: Yesterday at 02:27:29 AM »
Yeah it all depends on where it lands with the tank. I've had it happen before as well although it's more rare with the typical T34s and M4s people run around in

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Re: Why are 1k bombs no longer killing gv's with HE splash?
« Reply #5 on: Yesterday at 11:46:51 AM »
The only times I can even see a GV is when they are dropping troops or when it's a Wirbel firing at me.  The same Wirbel that can ID my plane from 6.0k away.

With all the spawn points between bases and the GV cloaking devices, the balance is decidedly in favor of a ground attack.  Coupled with the giant bomber icons goons get, there is no reason to ever use one. 

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Re: Why are 1k bombs no longer killing gv's with HE splash?
« Reply #6 on: Yesterday at 02:07:29 PM »
they are working just fine, a little too good.  I use mostly 250 or 500.  1k is for when there is a Tiger 2 in play.

Im not saying whether or not something is working fine or as intended. 1k bombs dropped within 1-2 tank lengths will destroy the gv. In both cases I am sharing the crater was within 1 tank length. A second bomb nuetralized the target. As many times as I have bomb****ed in this game it isnt just rare it simply doesnt happen. I dont mind if changes are being made. Also dont want to see the game breaking or changes happening without  HT knowing.

« Last Edit: Yesterday at 02:13:41 PM by mERv »
"Its no problem to be the best, but to be so much better than the best is going to bring accusations."Haggarty
"Ever wonder why its always b-17s and B-24s? It allows him an extreme advantage over other players hence his bomber kill count, that and his lazer beam guns"Diaster
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Re: Why are 1k bombs no longer killing gv's with HE splash?
« Reply #7 on: Yesterday at 04:30:05 PM »
Changes are not being made to the game, that I am aware of, that were not done by Hitech or someone he has authorized to do it. Other than new maps or overhauled maps, the only changes I know of are the increase in Minimum Radar alt. raised from 60 ft. to 100 ft. and the increase in the Base Ammo bunkers from 331 lbs. of ordnance to 878 lbs. (note the Ammo bunkers at the Ammo strat, were not changed)
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Re: Why are 1k bombs no longer killing gv's with HE splash?
« Reply #8 on: Yesterday at 09:59:48 PM »
Im not saying whether or not something is working fine or as intended. 1k bombs dropped within 1-2 tank lengths will destroy the gv. In both cases I am sharing the crater was within 1 tank length. A second bomb nuetralized the target. As many times as I have bomb****ed in this game it isnt just rare it simply doesnt happen. I dont mind if changes are being made. Also dont want to see the game breaking or changes happening without  HT knowing.

I am easily the best vehicle bomber in this game, I regularly drop bombs directly on tanks and have them not die, it happens.  I credit it either to terrain nonsense or desync, mostly happens on wirbles, they are the best at surviving near hits.
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Re: Why are 1k bombs no longer killing gv's with HE splash?
« Reply #9 on: Yesterday at 11:40:54 PM »
I am easily the best vehicle bomber in this game, I regularly drop bombs directly on tanks and have them not die, it happens.  I credit it either to terrain nonsense or desync, mostly happens on wirbles, they are the best at surviving near hits.
the baaahhh is strong with this post :banana: :cheers:
"Its no problem to be the best, but to be so much better than the best is going to bring accusations."Haggarty
"Ever wonder why its always b-17s and B-24s? It allows him an extreme advantage over other players hence his bomber kill count, that and his lazer beam guns"Diaster
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