Author Topic: Time To Do Away With AWACS Datalink? (Read 2335 times)

funkedup · « **on:** November 26, 2001, 07:26:00 PM »

Surely with the MA this crowded there wouldn't be a problem "finding the fight"?

Maybe for 1.09 HTC can program the ability to disable radar in flight while keeping it enabled in the tower. If not for the MA, at least for special events and the Combat Theatre.

J_A_B · « **Reply #1 on:** November 26, 2001, 07:28:00 PM »

DAR = good.

400 people crammed into 1 arena = bad.

As it is now DAR is the only thing that saves me from the rampant gangs.

J_A_B

funkedup · « **Reply #2 on:** November 26, 2001, 07:32:00 PM »

DAR also lets the rampant gangs find easy meat.

And 400 aircraft in a 256 by 256 mile area was not an unreasonable density in WWII.

Raubvogel · « **Reply #3 on:** November 26, 2001, 07:49:00 PM »

It'd be an interesting thing to try.

Vulcan · « **Reply #4 on:** November 26, 2001, 07:52:00 PM »

I'd like to see GPS outside of friendly territory turned off as well. Make them buffers learn sum navigation skillz.

hblair · « **Reply #5 on:** November 26, 2001, 09:20:00 PM »

It's a mess for sure. I hope this influx of players will cause a toning down of radar and maybe 512X512 main arena maps.

Maverick · « **Reply #6 on:** November 26, 2001, 09:27:00 PM »

Funked,

You already know how to do without DAR. Just don't open the clipboard in flight. Doing that will increase your enjoyment of the game and won't hinder anyone elses.

jarbo · « **Reply #7 on:** November 26, 2001, 09:31:00 PM »

I agree the RADAR needs toning down. I also believe the sector size is too small. Sector alerts alone practically pinpoint where the enemy is at.

Jarbo

J_A_B · « **Reply #8 on:** November 26, 2001, 11:00:00 PM »

512 miles by 512 miles with no dar?

Do you people enjoy the game so much you just like to fly around empty sky?

J_A_B

Gadfly · « **Reply #9 on:** November 26, 2001, 11:04:00 PM »

funkedup · « **Reply #10 on:** November 26, 2001, 11:28:00 PM »

LOL King this is what I was telling Mury about.

Durr · « **Reply #11 on:** November 26, 2001, 11:42:00 PM »

I agree there should be radar in the tower but not in flight.

hblair · « **Reply #12 on:** November 27, 2001, 12:03:00 AM »

Quote

Originally posted by J_A_B:
512 miles by 512 miles with no dar?

Do you people enjoy the game so much you just like to fly around empty sky?

J_A_B

try reading my post slowly til it sinks in. Now, what did I really say?

SOB · « **Reply #13 on:** November 27, 2001, 12:30:00 AM »

I like it. (the tower-only DAR idea, that is)

[ 11-27-2001: Message edited by: SOB ]

Gadfly · « **Reply #14 on:** November 27, 2001, 08:08:00 AM »

Funked, this is the sole dealbreaker for me. I don't think that there is a problem finding a fight, even in an arena the size of the WB ETO with tower radar only and ten people in the arena.

It is a crutch, boys, a big one.