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General Forums => Axis vs Allies => Topic started by: Oldman731 on April 12, 2006, 07:14:12 AM

Title: Air starts
Post by: Oldman731 on April 12, 2006, 07:14:12 AM

I post this for those of you who, like me, are generally clueless.

This map has two bases that allow air starts.  Take off on the "S" square, and you will find yourself at approximately 18k.  You will also find that your gear is down and your motor is at rest, so take care of both of those things quickly.

Because the two bases (A72 for the allies, A73 for the axis - look for the blue grid above the base symbol) are in close proximity, this allows for fights at middle altitudes, which we don't often see here.  An interesting and pleasant change - thanks again to Dux and the other map makers for adding this touch.

- oldman

Title: Air starts
Post by: Grits on April 12, 2006, 07:45:30 AM

How many killz before I get an extra life? :)

Title: Air starts
Post by: soda72 on April 12, 2006, 09:47:29 AM

.squelch grits

Title: Air starts
Post by: Dux on April 12, 2006, 10:40:35 AM

No problem, Oldman. There are actually a few airstarts, most of them being along the northern edge of the map... simulating the long flight from UK.

We debated putting in legends so that EVERYONE would know that they are there, but wondered if they might get abused. As it is now, I think just the little symbol works well.

BTW, did you notice that the symbol not only marks the position of the spawn, but which hangar keypad button to use?

(http://home.sprynet.com/~cwbeals/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/airstart.jpg)

Title: Air starts
Post by: Eagler on April 12, 2006, 05:39:30 PM

wondered how they were getting so high so fast :)

Title: Air starts
Post by: SuperDud on April 14, 2006, 08:22:13 PM

Quote

Originally posted by Eagler
wondered how they were getting so high so fast :)

It's the weed. They got a good batch:D

Title: Air starts
Post by: Eagler on April 14, 2006, 10:05:48 PM

Quote

Originally posted by SuperDud
It's the weed. They got a good batch:D

$100 a quarter oz hydro wouldn't work that fast :)

Title: Air starts
Post by: Kuhn on April 15, 2006, 11:02:26 PM

It is nice to see some duels at least start at higher alts.

Title: Air starts
Post by: Treize69 on April 15, 2006, 11:15:26 PM

Higher altitudes? BAH! When we getting back to Russia? :D

Title: Air starts
Post by: Kuhn on April 16, 2006, 04:30:06 AM

There are times I miss the La in Russia.