Author Topic: WW2OL Good and Bad (Read 444 times)

hardcase · « **on:** December 31, 2002, 07:02:02 PM »

Fixed a bug, that uncovered another with the flaming multiengines.

Currently, the engine that is damaged beyond it's ability to provide continued thrust *IS* out of action, and even the various stages of failure from "100% ok" to "100 % FUBAR" are modeled.

The problem is that the majority of fires you see are not engine fires, but fuel tank fires. The fire does "spread" to other areas, like the rest of the wing and the engines adjacent, etc., it just depends on the extent of the blaze and how fast it spreads.

Most of the time, you are seeing a fire that just isn't spreading far enough, fast enough, and that is what we are addressing now that we have been able to see this with the elimination of the bug that kept it hidden from us for so long.

You can giggle at us now

HC:)

thrila · « **Reply #1 on:** December 31, 2002, 07:46:57 PM »

My major gripe about ww2ol- the way kills are awarded.

It seems random at best! I can fill a plane with lead and get an assist, other times i can have very brief snapshots and the plane continues to dogfight, but i find out when i landed i got the kill . It's the same with tanks, yesterday i was in a 2pndr 2 panzers drove right past me, i shot them in the sides and rear as they drove right by me (i was hid behind a tree facing our own AB), they despawned and all i got is assists! Other times i'll hit a tank once, they'll continue fighting for 5 mins and i'll get the kill.

It really, really annoys me! I think i've done a great job and when i despawn i find i've killed nothing. When i think i've done bugger all i've killed 2 or 3 tanks. It just takes away my sense of accomplishment because it feels so random when i get awarded kills.

I've seen those flaming 110s dogfighting and its a joke. You see huge flames coming from both engines and think "this plane is dead i'll leave him", then he does a 180 and kills you. Very annoying!

AKWeav · « **Reply #2 on:** January 01, 2003, 02:33:32 AM »

Or you can damage it to the point it is no longer capable of flight, however, if the pilot doesn't die, no kill for you bubbi!

Suave · « **Reply #3 on:** January 01, 2003, 03:59:27 AM »

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Originally posted by AKWeav
Or you can damage it to the point it is no longer capable of flight, however, if the pilot doesn't die, no kill for you bubbi!

Same in AH you shoot a plane to crap, kill his motor and he ditches in the drink. No kill .

Suave · « **Reply #4 on:** January 01, 2003, 04:00:55 AM »

Hardcase what is your handle in AH ?

OIO · « **Reply #5 on:** January 01, 2003, 11:12:16 AM »

thrila, Ive emptied my hurricane's MG into a 110 at point blank range.

It was an AFK 110, he flew nice and straight the whole way. Both engines on fire, grey smoke coming out as well, I even had the luxury of concentrating fire on one engine for a little while.

110 pilot came back from AFK after I ran outta ammo, loop-fought me for a while, then I decided WTF and dove for home. Only to see the 110 CHASE me all the way back to my airfield. He even closed in on my several times, where I was forced to barrel roll him to make him overshoot and turn to get back on my 6.... and he did and cought up with me time and again.

Now how an alleged "engine damaged" plane does that, especially a 110C4, is beyond me. CRS has said the damage is there but it doesnt happen fast enough. Another of their roadkill lies, ive flown a 110 and allowed myself to be shot to hell , flaming, smoking... engine rpm nor manifold ever drops, even after u stay as air support for ground forces AFTER you shoot down the hurricane that set you on fire.

Oh, and the 110 performs just like the 109, its just a *tad* slower. That in itself is laughable, but then again, CRS cant be expected to model stuff seriously.

BNM · « **Reply #6 on:** January 01, 2003, 02:02:11 PM »

I played WWIIO for quite some time. Was a member of the AHC. Most of the game is pretty cool. The aircraft however leave ALOT to be desired. The flight model is the pits. The 109 can fly circles around the spit. The 109 lets you know when you are about to "wingover" while the hawk - spit just slam over in a heartbeat. The stukas are uber to say the least. None of the flight models seem close to WB/AW/AH standards and the damage modeling is a joke as well. That's the reason I'm here. I like to fly. If I wanted to driver a tank I'd play WWIIO. The vehicles are alot more fun with alot more detail and a better damage model. The sights are great too. AH is the best multi-player "flight" sim around. Altho I haven't tried Il2 from what I've heard I don't think I'd like it.

Fishu · « **Reply #7 on:** January 01, 2003, 05:20:47 PM »

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Originally posted by BNM
None of the flight models seem close to WB/AW/AH standards and the damage modeling is a joke as well.

In my opinion AH has the 109 FM wrong, like I've thought since the begining, before WWIIOL.
It was a fighter, not some high speed & fast climbing bomber in mini scale.

I wouldn't say any of these sims really has all the things in..
Some things actually feels better in WWIIOL than in say AH and vice-versa.

Kelly[KGN] · « **Reply #8 on:** January 01, 2003, 07:18:19 PM »

Hi,

the worst thing in ww2ol is not the game, it's the way CRS impliments the HCs...beware of the future.