Author Topic: Buff dot idea.. what do u think? (Read 184 times)

Virage · « **on:** May 30, 2002, 08:41:26 PM »

Have friendly buffs appear as a blue dot on radar.

Upside... help team protect them.

Downside... spies dream. AWACish.

the blue would have to be bright to not blend in with H2o.

whaddyathink?

Virage · « **Reply #1 on:** May 31, 2002, 08:16:36 PM »

. . . tumbleweed . . .

Kaz · « **Reply #2 on:** June 01, 2002, 12:08:23 PM »

HT mentioned something while he was on a few days ago doesn't have to do with friendly buffs only though but ALL buffs above a certain alt say 15 or 20k will show up on dot dar no matter where they are on the map they may be shown as a different icon or maybe a bigger dot they're still working on it. different color for friendly buffs i don't think will work coz no one likes escorting unless it's a mission or friend/squadmate.

Virage · « **Reply #3 on:** June 01, 2002, 01:58:19 PM »

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Originally posted by Kaz
HT mentioned ... ALL buffs above a certain alt say 15 or 20k will show up on dot dar no matter where they are on the map ...

I am not for that! I'll wait for official word before I light the flamethrower however.

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Originally posted by Kaz
...different color for friendly buffs i don't think will work coz no one likes escorting unless it's a mission or friend/squadmate.

I'm sure there are others like me that like to help out friendly buffs.

Kaz · « **Reply #4 on:** June 01, 2002, 02:13:33 PM »

kudos to you really...it's hard to find buff escorts, but you're by far in the minority.

KG45 · « **Reply #5 on:** June 01, 2002, 04:01:36 PM »

as a pilot in the Fighter Wing of the C-Hawks in AW, my primary job was one of escort. we took alot of pride in getting the Bomber
Wing to the target and back.

i kinda consider myself a professional escort pilot. i'm not a furballer. escorting requires a different mindset and different tactics. fuel, ammo and energy management.

i'm looking foward to the increased role of buffs in the game. i see opportunities to coordinate efforts, work as a 'combined arms team' to acomplish strategic goals.....and to kill bish-dweeb-luftwobble interceptors.