Author Topic: This map is rediculous..... (Read 466 times)

tshred · « **on:** July 08, 2002, 03:21:37 AM »

I've never posted a squeak about anything HTC before, but this map takes the cake.

Just my opinions, flame away if you will.

The water looks like a cheap hotel carpet. I can't decide what the ground looks like, something I chucked up after a hard night of drinking I think.

And whats with the bloody fields over 3k altitude? How realisitic is that? Anyone know the highest altitude any fighters or buffs operated out of in WWII? Does anyone ever think about realism when designing these things?

That's what I really like about AH, the realistc FM's, but that seems to be where the realism stops with HTC these days.

As far as the shape and sheer size goes that doesn't bother me one bit, I like the size. Shape is irrevelant, this isn't a historical arena.

I do appreciate the hard work that goes into designing maps, but I think sometimes things go a little to far.

I feel like I'm playing in Warbirds again, which after AH came out seemed like a bloody cartoon! Deja Vu.

I've been outta town and just finally been able to log in and try out the new version and haven't even tried the new planes or buffs but after tonight and this map, I don't have much desire to bother with the rest of it.

Please guys, reset this sucker(as in some country,I don't care which Bish Rook or Nit, take another one over!) and give me a reason to log back in.

ts

BUG_EAF322 · « **Reply #1 on:** July 08, 2002, 03:28:01 AM »

Here we go again

CyranoAH · « **Reply #2 on:** July 08, 2002, 03:42:47 AM »

That was considerably polite and well reasoned, and I share some points. For me this map is kinda... well, not motivating.

I for one will spend more time in the CT (Burma, yessss).

On the other hand, this may be a vewy vewy smart move to lure people into playing in the CT

Daniel

Soviet · « **Reply #3 on:** July 08, 2002, 05:05:14 AM »

FTJR · « **Reply #4 on:** July 08, 2002, 05:23:46 AM »

Well I think that the map is intimidating. But when you look at it is trying to be all things to all people.

I really appreciate that the desert ring give's the opportunity to have panzer battles with very little aircraft interference.

As to the high Altitude well no, its not realistic. But i think that they've given thought to those slow climbing buffs. It generally gives them a 5-7k altitude start.

Also with the high alt fields, you have to think about the aeroplane that you use. The old faithful La7 dont work too well at those altitudes so you have to think about the medium to high alt fighters. Spit 9, P51, P38 come to mind.

It takes a bit of getting use to, but its not that bad.

GRUNHERZ · « **Reply #5 on:** July 08, 2002, 06:00:44 AM »

Bad map, no doubt about it.

BUG_EAF322 · « **Reply #6 on:** July 08, 2002, 07:16:34 AM »

Good map no doubt about it

Mushkin1uk · « **Reply #7 on:** July 08, 2002, 07:23:49 AM »

IMO I think this map Is great, I can understand why some wont like it but I really do enjoy it, HT are never going to be able to keep everyone happy there is always somthing someone wants/dosnt wont but its just the way it is.

I like the map, lots of other people like the map and for thoughs of you that dont unfortunatly its tough luck because its here.

I think people will get what I mean:confused:

Gunthr · « **Reply #8 on:** July 08, 2002, 07:26:50 AM »

I'm still giving the map a chance, size-wize.

What does bother me is the shimmering of the terrain. I don't know if the problem is on my end or not. I have to look away from it at times.

Also, I thirst for GREEN, in this map. I guess I wouldna made it in the Afrika Corps, or in Afganistan

Ripsnort · « **Reply #9 on:** July 08, 2002, 07:39:26 AM »

We'll never find a map that everyone likes.

In the mean time...continue to fly, have fun, ignore the map that doesn't fit your style, enjoy the ones that do fit your style.

Zippatuh · « **Reply #10 on:** July 08, 2002, 07:52:18 AM »

This isn’t going to be the only map, we will have others when they are finished. Wab has also already said in another thread that the altitudes could be adjusted and had sent something to HTC about it. Up to them as to whether or not it happens.

Personally I like the higher altitude fields and remember they are also dealing with game play issues.

SKurj · « **Reply #11 on:** July 08, 2002, 01:30:24 PM »

I personally am finding its NOT the map...
I pick a place to fly, I zoom my map in and rarely see even 50% of the map for the night...

since when do u have to fly over the whole thing +) Just pick a home field and use it

SKurj

HFMudd · « **Reply #12 on:** July 08, 2002, 04:11:39 PM »

I have to say that the map has really grown on me. At first I was frustrated in that my beloved Yak-9U seemed to have so far to fly on so little fuel. Then it occured to me that this map is only bringing an actual weakness of the Yak out into the open. I find I like that.

superpug1 · « **Reply #13 on:** July 08, 2002, 06:22:17 PM »

its just annoying(the map).

AKIron · « **Reply #14 on:** July 08, 2002, 07:15:23 PM »

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Originally posted by Gunthr
I'm still giving the map a chance, size-wize.

What does bother me is the shimmering of the terrain. I don't know if the problem is on my end or not. I have to look away from it at times.

Also, I thirst for GREEN, in this map. I guess I wouldna made it in the Afrika Corps, or in Afganistan

Gunthr, you have mipmapping turned on? It helps with the shimmering.