Aces High Bulletin Board
General Forums => Wishlist => Topic started by: Sandman on August 21, 2005, 01:42:11 PM
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Can't we just get rid of the canopy frames or make 'em transparent?
The current canopies look good but it's like having one eye and a post for a neck.
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Do you know you can move your head and save positionss?
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Yes.
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You mean something à la Xtreme racing with semi transparent canopy frames ?
see : http://www.gamerankings.com/screens3/22256/2.jpg
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That's why they made Track IR.
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Originally posted by straffo
You mean something à la Xtreme racing with semi transparent canopy frames ?
see : http://www.gamerankings.com/screens3/22256/2.jpg
EXACTLY! :aok
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Sandman wait untill 3D headmounted displays come down in price, then you can move your vision around them just like in a real plane.
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Originally posted by Siaf__csf
Sandman wait untill 3D headmounted displays come down in price, then you can move your vision around them just like in a real plane.
We can only wish for the day when an online flight sim supports VR goggles. ;)
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If trackir works, shouldnt vr work too? All it does is combine trackir to a software based 3D display on the headset. AH is already 3D so it should be just a combination of two existing technologies - trackir and 3D display glasses.
Right?
I think the only thing setting us back is still the price. Shutter glasses are cheaper but cause headaches.
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Originally posted by Sandman
EXACTLY! :aok
Dude... that's lame.
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Originally posted by SkyWolf
Dude... that's lame.
I have to agree, it's way too "arcadey"
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Originally posted by SkyWolf
Dude... that's lame.
So is monocular vision. :p
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So is monocular vision.
Then between the two lamey stuff, I choose what we have now.
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How about a compromise and make it something that can be enabled or not by the user?
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Cool... can I get a plane like Wonder Woman flew? (the one in the comics... not the SILLY jet one) ;)
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Originally posted by Sandman
How about a compromise and make it something that can be enabled or not by the user?
AWIII had something like this, and players abused it to make glass-bottom planes. Part of the decision to choose a particular aircraft has to be in what it offers for visablity.
You want the big cannons of the 190-A8, then deal with the lousy view. If you want to see all around, fly the P-51D, but you don't get the big guns.
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Fighter Ace had something similar. I think the body of the aircraft should obscure the view. Even with binocular vision, a blind lead turn is... well... blind.
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Originally posted by Sandman
How about a compromise and make it something that can be enabled or not by the user?
Right, one player is going to turn on this "unfair advantage" while some other player does not? Like that's gonna happen.
Now be honest, why did you suggest this? Because you find it difficult to see around the canopy frames?
Learn to use the head movement functions like the rest if us.
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In other words, you want everyone to be disadvantaged for aesthetic reasons. :rolleyes:
As for enabling difficulty or not, people already do that with icons, stall limiters, combat trim, etc.
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Originally posted by Sandman
In other words, you want everyone to be disadvantaged for aesthetic reasons. :rolleyes:
As for enabling difficulty or not, people already do that with icons, stall limiters, combat trim, etc.
Man.... You want an open cockpit.... go fly a Stearman. I find the idea of "transparent" or removable cockpit frames to be so ridiculous as to be insullting. That's so gamey and lame I'm amazed anyone serious about AHII would even suggest it.
You've been playing for how long?
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Oh... your argument is realism?
:rolleyes:
I started flying AH on tour 8 (or maybe 6)... can't remember.
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Originally posted by Sandman
Oh... your argument is realism?
:rolleyes:
I started flying AH on tour 8 (or maybe 6)... can't remember.
and you're just now bringing this up?
good bait :)
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Originally posted by Waffle BAS
and you're just now bringing this up?
They asked. :)
I'm pretty sure I've said it before anyway.
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Originally posted by Clifra Jones
Right, one player is going to turn on this "unfair advantage" while some other player does not? Like that's gonna happen.
Now be honest, why did you suggest this? Because you find it difficult to see around the canopy frames?
Learn to use the head movement functions like the rest if us.
Why is it a trouble ?
You don't have any trouble with player having a trackIR 3 ?
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Track IR doesn't offer much of an advantage in AH Straffo. Been there done that tried it for a couple of weeks but decided against it. AH view system is great anyway and there is no need to TIR. I might try it again soon but doubt my ideas of it will change.
Thanks to the friendly/free view system in AH it is more of a personal preference that makes someone chose TIR over normal view system. Just like someone prefers one stick over another.
In other words, you want everyone to be disadvantaged for aesthetic reasons. As for enabling difficulty or not, people already do that with icons, stall limiters, combat trim, etc.
Icons are enabled for everybody unless you yourself decide to turn it off. No advantages to be gained there.
Stall limiter limits your maximum angle of attack and thus gives you a disadvantage, not an advantage.
Combat trim does make aiming a bit easier but is bad in some planes. It kind of makes up for using the keys of the keyboard instead of real trim tabs in a real plane. Not sure of all the different trim tabs/rotaries etc used in WW2 fighters but the ones used in most planes today work far faster then the trim in AH. I often find that it takes too long for the trim to go from fully negative to fully possitive in AH. It's a minor issue though.
What would the "etc" be?
What would next step after removing cockpit bars be? Remove cockpit alltogether ala MS Combat sim?
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Originally posted by Sandman
Oh... your argument is realism?
:rolleyes:
No....my argument is that it's wimpy and gamey. Maybe they can add an option to have the pilot wear a tu-tu as well. Or maybe set up an arena for people who don't want any cockpit art at all.
I started flying AH on tour 8 (or maybe 6)... can't remember.
Ok.... well then, I guess I'll just have to assume we feel a "bit" differently about the game and I'll leave it at that.
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Originally posted by straffo
Why is it a trouble ?
You don't have any trouble with player having a trackIR 3 ?
Heh... for me the Trackir is more of a hinderance. Anyway... it just manages views... it doesn't add or subtract portions of them.
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Yeah I can't see how TrackIR would work real well because you're still limited to one static screen. VR goggles then again would be extremely attractive option which I'd like to see.
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Originally posted by Sandman
Oh... your argument is realism?
:rolleyes:
I started flying AH on tour 8 (or maybe 6)... can't remember.
so you're not a vet :)
I started Beta 2 or 3 :D
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(http://www.zaldiva.com/images/STATUES/WONDERWOMAN/ww_invisibleplane_replica_4.jpg)
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Originally posted by Wilbus
What would next step after removing cockpit bars be? Remove cockpit alltogether ala MS Combat sim?
No next step... just the bars.
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Originally posted by straffo
so you're not a vet :)
I started Beta 2 or 3 :D
No... I have yet to master the mythic flipturn of antioch. I am a dweeb. ;)
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Originally posted by Sandman
No next step... just the bars.
Maybe not for you but there would surely be other people who would want it.
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Originally posted by Wilbus
Maybe not for you but there would surely be other people who would want it.
They can voice their own wishes. This one is mine. ;)
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Originally posted by Sandman
They can voice their own wishes. This one is mine. ;)
Fair enough. But I don't agree with your wish. Just have to voice my opinion :)