Hm, maybe I have become an oldschool elitist.
I come from EAW, and there not being a padlock here I considered a major minus.
But, as I learned the sim, the more and more I appreciated the fact that keeping an enemy in sight was a consequence of *my* skills, not some computer aided help that simplifies things.
Of course, it is too easy to say now how it will work. If any implementation of a padlock system will work, my money is on HTC. Still with this in mind, unless there are some drawbacks (like in MiG Alley - target fixation), there will be an benefit that us elitist purists will not use - reduced taskload.
How much of an edge will it give a pilot? It is ahrd to say. Much easier to say is "then use it yourself". Unfortunately, for some purists, myself included, that is not an option. While Andy eloquently argued why he doesn't consider it a cheat, I an unable to see it that way.
Still, it would allow newbies an easier time, and would give people with joysticks lacking 300 buttons *equal playing field*.
I guess I am undecided, since there are so many variables and perspectives. But in the end, my general skeptical attitude shines through. I will be interested and openminded, but will not expect a panacea solution that has little or no complications.
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StSanta
JG54 "Grünherz"
