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Title: Ground Vehicle Training
Post by: ODBAL on June 19, 2008, 09:44:16 AM
OK, another in my long line of stupid questions.  And yes, believe it or not I have spent time reading the manual.  For some reason, the couple of times I have gotten into a ground vehicle, I have not been able to get the darn thing to move.  Here is what I try.  "E" to start the engine, "Q" to put it in gear, then "W" in case I was shifting the wrong way.....  What am I missing?
Title: Re: Ground Vehicle Training
Post by: gpwurzel on June 19, 2008, 09:45:33 AM
Push your joystick forward fella....use q to go up the gears, w to go back down (climbing hills etc)... :salute


Wurzel
Title: Re: Ground Vehicle Training
Post by: Lusche on June 19, 2008, 09:48:13 AM
After you hit Q to get into first gear, push joystick forward to start moving. If you hit Q once, then W you are just back into the neutral gear - no movement of course. There is a gear indicator at the drivers position.

If still nothing works, your stick may not mapped for Mode 2 yet (the standard mode for vehicles) - Just go to map controllers, select your stick, select Mode 2 and klick the "Copy Mode 1" button.

Two more tips:

- You can set your views in tanks just like in a plane. It's essential for the drivers position, where you can use the arrow / pg up keys to move your head outside the tank. Contrary to a frequent belief this doesn't make you more vulnerable.
-  While moving, you can steer your tank from the commander's or gunner's position by using the rudder.

Title: Re: Ground Vehicle Training
Post by: ODBAL on June 19, 2008, 02:43:02 PM
Once again, very helpful.  Many thanks.  <<S>>
Title: Re: Ground Vehicle Training
Post by: The Fugitive on June 19, 2008, 07:24:31 PM
be sure to set up your stick in "mode 2" if you have it switch for vehicles.
Title: Re: Ground Vehicle Training
Post by: ODBAL on June 20, 2008, 09:24:47 AM
be sure to set up your stick in "mode 2" if you have it switch for vehicles.

rgr that, got it figured out.  Soon to be a whirli god  :rolleyes:  At least I can land a tank  ;)
Title: Re: Ground Vehicle Training
Post by: ntrudr on February 25, 2009, 06:57:34 AM
be sure to set up your stick in "mode 2" if you have it switch for vehicles.

I tried mapping my CH HOTAS setup for mode 2 to try a vehicle but when I went back to fly a plane all my mode 1 settings had been deleted.

I don't use the CH program, I use the in game controller mapper.
Title: Re: Ground Vehicle Training
Post by: Rolex on February 25, 2009, 08:13:34 AM
Make sure to check the box to automatically select modes. It will use the correct mode when you choose a plane or gv.
Title: Re: Ground Vehicle Training
Post by: Warmongo on February 25, 2009, 09:25:20 AM

-  While moving, you can steer your tank from the commander's or gunner's position by using the rudder.


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That part I didn't know.... :salute

Title: Re: Ground Vehicle Training
Post by: flatiron1 on February 25, 2009, 09:39:01 AM
you might want to try some mustard on your biscuit
Title: Re: Ground Vehicle Training
Post by: ketinkrad on March 13, 2009, 04:48:59 AM
From the gunners position, can you Brake and switch Gears? Thank You Ketinkrad
Title: Re: Ground Vehicle Training
Post by: Lusche on March 13, 2009, 04:56:53 AM
From the gunners position, can you Brake and switch Gears? Thank You Ketinkrad

No. That can be done only from drivers position.
Title: Re: Ground Vehicle Training
Post by: Max on March 13, 2009, 06:53:27 AM
After you hit Q to get into first gear, push joystick forward to start moving. If you hit Q once, then W you are just back into the neutral gear - no movement of course. There is a gear indicator at the drivers position.

If still nothing works, your stick may not mapped for Mode 2 yet (the standard mode for vehicles) - Just go to map controllers, select your stick, select Mode 2 and klick the "Copy Mode 1" button.

Two more tips:

- You can set your views in tanks just like in a plane. It's essential for the drivers position, where you can use the arrow / pg up keys to move your head outside the tank. Contrary to a frequent belief this doesn't make you more vulnerable.
-  While moving, you can steer your tank from the commander's or gunner's position by using the rudder.



Now tell us how to get one ping kills from 2K out  :D
Title: Re: Ground Vehicle Training
Post by: ketinkrad on March 13, 2009, 07:20:50 AM
Thanks for the Info. Ketinkrad
Title: Re: Ground Vehicle Training
Post by: WWhiskey on March 13, 2009, 08:09:20 AM
Make sure to check the box to automatically select modes. It will use the correct mode when you choose a plane or gv.
but make sure you manualy switch modes when setting it up for mode two! it does not go to set up mode two,,, it will still be showing mode one,( its the little things in life) :D