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Title: Runway markings
Post by: MajIssue on October 15, 2007, 09:55:45 AM: I think that runway markings such as numbers, centerline, and touhdown stripes would be a good thing and not to difficult for HTC to do. If it helps 1 pilot in twenty to land his or her kills instead of crashing or ditching at a friendly airfield it would be worthwhile. I know that runway numbering wasn't commplace in ww2 but what the heck, moving maps and autopilot were not common either and we use those conveniences every sortie!

Your thoughts...:aok
Title: Runway markings
Post by: NHawk on October 15, 2007, 10:06:04 AM: The runway is the long, wide, gray thing with landing skid marks at both ends.

If you miss that, there's something wrong. ;)
Title: Runway markings
Post by: beau32 on October 15, 2007, 11:45:40 AM: How about some Dirt Strips or strips with the Marsden matting that was placed on top of the mud. I think that would be cool to have some dirt strips, maybe change it on the small fields.
Title: Runway markings
Post by: scottydawg on October 15, 2007, 12:43:10 PM: Quote
Originally posted by beau32
How about some Dirt Strips or strips with the Marsden matting that was placed on top of the mud. I think that would be cool to have some dirt strips, maybe change it on the small fields.

I have seen these.
Title: Runway markings
Post by: beau32 on October 15, 2007, 12:49:06 PM: Ive only been playing sice earlier this year so i havent seen any dirt strips. sorry didnt know we had them before.
Title: Runway markings
Post by: scottydawg on October 15, 2007, 12:59:18 PM: I think they are in a couple of maps in the Special Events Arena. Don't think they've made it into the MA's yet.
Title: Runway markings
Post by: beau32 on October 15, 2007, 01:04:32 PM: ah ok, didnt know that, would be cool to see one or two in the MA.
Title: Runway markings
Post by: dedalos on October 15, 2007, 01:18:56 PM: Quote
Originally posted by beau32
Ive only been playing sice earlier this year so i havent seen any dirt strips. sorry didnt know we had them before.

In AvA
Title: Runway markings
Post by: MajIssue on October 15, 2007, 01:42:43 PM: Quote
Originally posted by NHawk
The runway is the long, wide, gray thing with landing skid marks at both ends.

If you miss that, there's something wrong. ;)

True... It's hard to miss a runway, but you're missing my point! Do YOU think that runway markings would be a good or bad addition?
Title: Runway markings
Post by: thndregg on October 15, 2007, 01:48:20 PM: Just an opinion. I'm okay with the runways as they are, but I too would also like to see the return of some dirt airfields as we had before.
Title: Runway markings
Post by: NHawk on October 15, 2007, 03:15:31 PM: Quote
Originally posted by MajIssue
True... It's hard to miss a runway, but you're missing my point! Do YOU think that runway markings would be a good or bad addition?
I see no need for them.
Title: Runway markings
Post by: Spikes on October 15, 2007, 03:18:48 PM: Quote
Originally posted by NHawk
I see no need for them.

Agreed.

Half the time we don't even use runways anymore...

I would like to see some small airfields with dirt runways though.
Title: Runway markings
Post by: Dichotomy on October 15, 2007, 03:33:34 PM: Quote
Originally posted by scottydawg
I think they are in a couple of maps in the Special Events Arena. Don't think they've made it into the MA's yet.

doesn't Tunesia have some dirt fields? I know Japan does
Title: Runway markings
Post by: MajIssue on October 17, 2007, 01:44:42 PM: Quote
Originally posted by SpikesX
Agreed.

Half the time we don't even use runways anymore...

I would like to see some small airfields with dirt runways though.

The penalty for not landing on the runway? What is it currently and should it be changed... I always try to land on one if I'm able. Markings would be more realisic in my humble opinion.
Title: Runway markings
Post by: DoNKeY on October 17, 2007, 08:03:14 PM: Recently I've started to land on the big hander pad, although maybe thats because I'm usually coming in shot to hell!

:D
Title: Runway markings
Post by: trigger2 on October 18, 2007, 12:50:32 AM: how about what most of our landing strips were back then.
Big open grass field.
You miss that and your S.O.L...