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Title: Bomber Formations
Post by: Lone82 on June 29, 2008, 12:29:00 PM
Would like the capability to change the bomber formations. Not so much as in "echelon or abreast". Just would like to be able to tighten or loosen the formation in accordance with the target I'm bombing. EXAMPLE: Tighten it up for a CV.... Lossen it for a refinery..etc etc.
Title: Re: Bomber Formations
Post by: thndregg on June 29, 2008, 01:55:43 PM
I can see the possibility for changing the formation, but I wouldn't mess with the spacing. Just my humble opinion.
Title: Re: Bomber Formations
Post by: trigger2 on June 29, 2008, 05:00:12 PM
Hmm, that would be nice...

Make it simple dot commands...

i.e.

/.wingspacing=25f

or

/.formation=close

or maybe even

/.wingspacing(2)=50f   where (2) = plane 2
Title: Re: Bomber Formations
Post by: Serenity on June 30, 2008, 07:05:45 AM
YES!!! Makes the bombs a LOT more effective when changing spacing for your desired target.
Title: Re: Bomber Formations
Post by: Spikes on June 30, 2008, 08:49:50 AM
Agreed. Sometimes I'd even like a single file line for bombing CVs. Even make this tightening command available for joystick control? Such as on an X52, you can use the thumb slider on the throttle control. Push it up, and the formation gets more spread out, push it back down, and it gets tighter.
Title: Re: Bomber Formations
Post by: h338 on June 30, 2008, 08:44:51 PM
yeah thats a great idea!
new formations but not adjusting the distance although i can see its usefullness
VERY GOOD IDEA I LIKE IT!  :aok
Title: Re: Bomber Formations
Post by: lyric1 on July 01, 2008, 01:43:27 AM
Interesting.
Title: Re: Bomber Formations
Post by: SD67 on July 01, 2008, 02:32:55 AM
I like it, but I'd prefer to see it left as a dot command. Every analogue axis on my X52 is assigned.
Title: Re: Bomber Formations
Post by: h338 on July 01, 2008, 02:39:30 AM
o yeah ofcourse itd be a dot command
Title: Re: Bomber Formations
Post by: Wes14 on July 01, 2008, 03:05:29 AM
Agreed. Sometimes I'd even like a single file line for bombing CVs. Even make this tightening command available for joystick control? Such as on an X52, you can use the thumb slider on the throttle control. Push it up, and the formation gets more spread out, push it back down, and it gets tighter.

There is a way to get your formation into a single file line. :uhoh
Title: Re: Bomber Formations
Post by: Serenity on July 01, 2008, 04:51:14 AM
There is a way to get your formation into a single file line. :uhoh

Oh yeah, slowing down to 150kts and lowering your landing gear while at 12k isn't gamey at all!
Title: Re: Bomber Formations
Post by: Wes14 on July 01, 2008, 06:00:31 AM
Oh yeah, slowing down to 150kts and lowering your landing gear while at 12k isn't gamey at all!

More stupid then gamey, but true!

(Hey, you said it not me.) :D
Title: Re: Bomber Formations
Post by: Spikes on July 01, 2008, 07:50:05 AM
I like it, but I'd prefer to see it left as a dot command. Every analogue axis on my X52 is assigned.
Keep it a dot command, but also give it the ability to be programmed, is what I'm saying.
Title: Re: Bomber Formations
Post by: Lone82 on August 02, 2013, 12:19:55 PM
Reviving tread just for new thoughts & opinions
Title: Re: Bomber Formations
Post by: Zacherof on August 02, 2013, 01:21:58 PM
Imagine a really tight group of like 5 bombers......OH THE HUMANITY!!!!





Btw +1 :aok
Title: Re: Bomber Formations
Post by: Paladin3 on August 02, 2013, 03:45:15 PM
I like it... Can we also make the drones less "warpy" when they are catching their lead? I have smacked them a few times when one takes the magic escalator in front of me.
Title: Re: Bomber Formations
Post by: Hap on August 02, 2013, 03:48:11 PM
I don't see the advantage to be had.  Currently, I do all I want with our buff formations as they are.
Title: Re: Bomber Formations
Post by: BuckShot on August 02, 2013, 04:29:13 PM
+1 to tightening the formation
Title: Re: Bomber Formations
Post by: Lone82 on August 03, 2013, 02:21:55 AM
I don't see the advantage to be had.  Currently, I do all I want with our buff formations as they are.

If it works for ya Hap then cool bruh. But having a little control over your Drones as Bomber Lead other than "Follow Me..... Do as I do" would be cool.  I think as fore mentioned the dot command for a spread would be a great add to the game............ My 2 Cents..........
Title: Re: Bomber Formations
Post by: Lone82 on August 05, 2013, 02:04:12 PM
I think this would be most beneficial on strat raids and carpet bombing.