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Title: Lets have mine fields in the game
Post by: uptown on February 20, 2010, 02:44:41 PM
Put them around the perimeters of the fields to make it harded for a emeny GV to roll onto a base. That'd cut down on alot of runway and hanger camping. Allow the ability to blow the mines up with ords and/or gunfire. What do you guys think?
Title: Re: Lets have mine fields in the game
Post by: Reaper90 on February 20, 2010, 02:54:48 PM
+1
Title: Re: Lets have mine fields in the game
Post by: Tec on February 20, 2010, 02:57:48 PM
Sorry I'm here to play against other people.  Just randomly blowing up doesn't sound like much fun.  Of course we could go all out and start adding random engine and weapons failure to the flight portion of the game.
Title: Re: Lets have mine fields in the game
Post by: DaCoon on February 20, 2010, 03:00:26 PM
Would you put the mines in specified areas or just litter the perimeter with them?   I only ask b/c they would hinder folks who want to drive from the base area to meet the enemy in the field. Mines being an equal opportunity killer and all....

But a definate +1 if it could be worked out.    :salute
Title: Re: Lets have mine fields in the game
Post by: infowars on February 20, 2010, 03:07:38 PM
usually if a runway is camped I up from the next closest base.
Title: Re: Lets have mine fields in the game
Post by: uptown on February 20, 2010, 03:16:30 PM
Sorry I'm here to play against other people.  Just randomly blowing up doesn't sound like much fun.  Of course we could go all out and start adding random engine and weapons failure to the flight portion of the game.
I was hoping you'd hit a mine last nite ya GV dweeb!  :lol But yeah i see your point.
Title: Re: Lets have mine fields in the game
Post by: CAP1 on February 20, 2010, 03:17:13 PM
Put them around the perimeters of the fields to make it harded for a emeny GV to roll onto a base. That'd cut down on alot of runway and hanger camping. Allow the ability to blow the mines up with ords and/or gunfire. What do you guys think?
  +1
Title: Re: Lets have mine fields in the game
Post by: ap1102 on February 20, 2010, 03:18:12 PM
I would entusiastically support mine fields as opposed to them fields. But then again I am very selfish.

EZRhino
Title: Re: Lets have mine fields in the game
Post by: phatzo on February 20, 2010, 03:18:53 PM
some simple danger minefields signs would take the randomness out of it. Then we would need mine clearing equipment.
Title: Re: Lets have mine fields in the game
Post by: uptown on February 20, 2010, 03:21:28 PM
Would you put the mines in specified areas or just litter the perimeter with them?   I only ask b/c they would hinder folks who want to drive from the base area to meet the enemy in the field. Mines being an equal opportunity killer and all....

But a definate +1 if it could be worked out.    :salute
I was thinking about around Vbases. The way it is now, you only have to take out 2 auto acks to be able to pull right up to the VH door. Not much work or spended ammo in that.
some simple danger minefields signs would take the randomness out of it. Then we would need mine clearing equipment.
I don't support adding more equipment. I'm thinking a 100lb egg could take out 10 or 15 mines in a given radius. Or the use of something as small a turet gun could clear them 1 at a time.
Title: Re: Lets have mine fields in the game
Post by: JunkyII on February 20, 2010, 03:22:55 PM
some simple danger minefields signs would take the randomness out of it. Then we would need mine clearing equipment.
I think the mines would need to be placed my a person too not just random :salute
Title: Re: Lets have mine fields in the game
Post by: uptown on February 20, 2010, 03:26:59 PM
I think the mines would need to be placed my a person too not just random :salute
that's a idea. drop them out of a jeep maybe?
Title: Re: Lets have mine fields in the game
Post by: trotter on February 20, 2010, 03:36:07 PM
In my opinion, GV'ing is too riddled with "random dying" in the first place. 90% of the times I am killed in a GV, a shot whizzes out of nowhere and I never saw the guy. It's such a point and click endeavour that it's almost enough to make me stay out of GV's for good (almost). Any further "random deaths" from tripping a mine, and I really don't think I'd ever bother with GV's again. Big -1 to this idea.
Title: Re: Lets have mine fields in the game
Post by: Lusche on February 20, 2010, 03:36:14 PM
-1
Title: Re: Lets have mine fields in the game
Post by: uptown on February 20, 2010, 03:38:06 PM
Well if the Snaildude gives it a -1 it must REALLY be a crappy idea  :frown:
Title: Re: Lets have mine fields in the game
Post by: Lusche on February 20, 2010, 03:40:53 PM
Well if the Snaildude gives it a -1 it must REALLY be a crappy idea  :frown:


I don't know if the idea is crappy or not.
I just don't like it, that's all  ;)
Title: Re: Lets have mine fields in the game
Post by: BaldEagl on February 20, 2010, 03:58:28 PM
It would be a reason to introduce the mine clearing Sherman Crab though:

(http://www.wargamersheadquarters.com/image.php?type=P&id=1699)

In Action:

(http://www.thinkdefence.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/6-sherman-crab-flail-tank.jpg)

Maybe get perks and damage points for every mine destroyed.
Title: Re: Lets have mine fields in the game
Post by: Stang on February 20, 2010, 04:03:18 PM
Not the best idea...
Title: Re: Lets have mine fields in the game
Post by: uptown on February 20, 2010, 04:19:01 PM
It's not a whine Stang. Hell i don't even GV! I was just thinking outloud and was wondering what everyone thought about the idea. Yeah, it's probably a stupid idea but hey, i was only one my 2nd cup of coffee when i posted  :D :salute
Title: Re: Lets have mine fields in the game
Post by: Stang on February 20, 2010, 04:23:51 PM
 :salute

Shouldn't have come off that harsh, my apologies.
Title: Re: Lets have mine fields in the game
Post by: uptown on February 20, 2010, 04:48:46 PM
:salute

Shouldn't have come off that harsh, my apologies.
NP bro. You call it like you see it. I can respect that. :salute
Title: Re: Lets have mine fields in the game
Post by: batch on February 20, 2010, 06:29:55 PM
I thought those green things that look like blades of grass were the minefields? dunno how many tanks it takes out in a day but Im sure the number is staggering.

theyre even hidden in the hedgerows with prox fuses......... get within 100 yards of a shrub and your tank flips

pretty effective
Title: Re: Lets have mine fields in the game
Post by: waystin2 on February 20, 2010, 07:20:56 PM
I am all for it if I get the credit for all mine kills when I am logged in.  So, I guess that is a no to this idea from me... :D
Title: Re: Lets have mine fields in the game
Post by: USCH on February 20, 2010, 07:35:19 PM
 :O
Title: Re: Lets have mine fields in the game
Post by: USCH on February 20, 2010, 07:36:12 PM
usually if a runway is camped I up from the next closest base.
The INSANITY of such a STATMENT  :O :O
Title: Re: Lets have mine fields in the game
Post by: jolly22 on February 20, 2010, 07:42:39 PM
Very good idea!! but dont make them completely blow up the tanks, Let the mines take out an engine or 50cal gun.
Title: Re: Lets have mine fields in the game
Post by: JunkyII on February 20, 2010, 11:04:43 PM
that's a idea. drop them out of a jeep maybe?
I think I have actually seen a Mine layer before(I think it was at Cape Henlopen where they watch for german subs entering Delaware bay)

 :salute
Title: Re: Lets have mine fields in the game
Post by: 68ZooM on February 20, 2010, 11:11:49 PM
Well sense were talking mines, why not have it so we can deploy mine fields in the water to keep Enemy CV's from parking off shore?  it would really suck to steer your CV group into a mine field  lol
Title: Re: Lets have mine fields in the game
Post by: EskimoJoe on February 21, 2010, 01:15:53 AM
Sorry I'm here to play against other people.  Just randomly blowing up doesn't sound like much fun.  Of course we could go all out and start adding random engine and weapons failure to the flight portion of the game.

If you're here to fight people, why are you rolling up on the airfield to camp / vulch?


 :noid
Title: Re: Lets have mine fields in the game
Post by: oTRALFZo on February 21, 2010, 08:39:58 AM
Pros of this: When you are that poor guy going up against the horde of GVs intent on camping the runways/hangars. It will make them think twice and give them something to worry about when they want easy kills.
Cons: What do you really think people are gonna end up doing with these?  Picture this scenario: Your that poor guy trying to defend against the horde now you have to worry if THEY laid mines around the spawn/hangars or town they are trying to take.
In the end, you are just appeasing those guys that avoid combat.
Title: Re: Lets have mine fields in the game
Post by: lunatic1 on February 21, 2010, 01:10:04 PM
no
Title: Re: Lets have mine fields in the game
Post by: E25280 on February 21, 2010, 01:19:04 PM
If you don't want GVs on your base, up a tank-buster and kill them before they get there.

-1
Title: Re: Lets have mine fields in the game
Post by: Ruler2 on February 21, 2010, 01:21:58 PM
Put them around the perimeters of the fields to make it harded for a emeny GV to roll onto a base. That'd cut down on alot of runway and hanger camping. Allow the ability to blow the mines up with ords and/or gunfire. What do you guys think?

That would be the best way to get rid of noobs! let them go ahead of everyone and clear the road!  :rofl
Title: Re: Lets have mine fields in the game
Post by: Big Rat on February 21, 2010, 02:13:19 PM
We don't need mines, we already have enough tank tripping trees in this game.

 :salute
BigRat
Title: Re: Lets have mine fields in the game
Post by: Wreked on February 21, 2010, 05:15:27 PM
Mines being laid anywhere......Might be a bit annoying if enema's can lay mines not only around your base but ON the runways. :eek:

...cheers eh! :D


edit.... I seem to remember a WWII air mission being contemplated to drop caltrops (star like / triangle thingies) onto enemy airfields to puncture the tires of landing/taking off planes. That is until someone pointed out : If you're already over the field why don't you just drop bombs!! :rofl
Title: Re: Lets have mine fields in the game
Post by: Jayhawk on February 21, 2010, 05:26:08 PM
Just scatter a couple of these around the fields.

(http://i666.photobucket.com/albums/vv23/Jayhawk1/mario.jpg)
Title: Re: Lets have mine fields in the game
Post by: Ruler2 on February 21, 2010, 05:50:53 PM
Just scatter a couple of these around the fields.

(http://i666.photobucket.com/albums/vv23/Jayhawk1/mario.jpg)
Jayhawk, everybody knows that the bombs are the ones with an UPSIDE DOWN question mark!  :neener:
Title: Re: Lets have mine fields in the game
Post by: Jayhawk on February 21, 2010, 06:01:27 PM
Jayhawk, everybody knows that the bombs are the ones with an UPSIDE DOWN question mark!  :neener:

Oh right.  :lol

Well then we can just use them for power-ups, now the jeep will be worth something!!

(http://i666.photobucket.com/albums/vv23/Jayhawk1/jeepbanana.jpg)
Title: Re: Lets have mine fields in the game
Post by: uptown on February 21, 2010, 06:48:52 PM
 :lol now you've resorted to making for of me huh? I just KNEW i'd regret bring this up!  :rofl I'll have scratch this one off my brilliant idea list.  :neener:
Title: Re: Lets have mine fields in the game
Post by: Jayhawk on February 21, 2010, 06:57:59 PM
:lol now you've resorted to making for of me huh? I just KNEW i'd regret bring this up!  :rofl I'll have scratch this one off my brilliant idea list.  :neener:

lol Sorry, not making fun, just had the idea of Mario Kart boxes sitting around the field and ran with it.
Title: Re: Lets have mine fields in the game
Post by: bravoa8 on February 21, 2010, 07:00:12 PM
Oh right.  :lol

Well then we can just use them for power-ups, now the jeep will be worth something!!

(http://i666.photobucket.com/albums/vv23/Jayhawk1/jeepbanana.jpg)
:lol :lol Well if were gonna have mines were gonna need infantry and mine detectors and all that stuff. :D
Title: Re: Lets have mine fields in the game
Post by: Jayhawk on February 21, 2010, 07:11:52 PM
:lol :lol Well if were gonna have mines were gonna need infantry and mine detectors and all that stuff. :D

Does he count?

(http://i666.photobucket.com/albums/vv23/Jayhawk1/bowser.jpg)

Now I'm just wasting my Sunday!! lol
Title: Re: Lets have mine fields in the game
Post by: Vinkman on February 22, 2010, 09:58:17 AM
If you don't want GVs on your base, up a tank-buster and kill them before they get there.

-1

And how will I know they are there...BEFORE they get there?


Not helpful. -1
Title: Re: Lets have mine fields in the game
Post by: uptown on February 22, 2010, 10:17:11 AM
Is a 10' wall around the fields too much to ask for?  :bolt:(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk121/TheAmish/sSc_hiding2.gif)
Title: Re: Lets have mine fields in the game
Post by: Saurdaukar on February 22, 2010, 10:20:26 AM
Put them around the perimeters of the fields to make it harded for a emeny GV to roll onto a base. That'd cut down on alot of runway and hanger camping. Allow the ability to blow the mines up with ords and/or gunfire. What do you guys think?

Read thread title, first thought:  No.  Not player controlled = random event = not fun.

Read original post, second thought:  Yes.  Dweebery = Whirble on runway waiting for planes to spawn = not fun.

In favor.
Title: Re: Lets have mine fields in the game
Post by: Vinkman on February 22, 2010, 10:27:30 AM
Read thread title, first thought:  No.  Not player controlled = random event = not fun.

Read original post, second thought:  Yes.  Dweebery = Whirble on runway waiting for planes to spawn = not fun.

In favor.

+1

I think ords being too soft makes this problem worse. I started a new thread on that subject.
Title: Re: Lets have mine fields in the game
Post by: grizz441 on February 22, 2010, 11:47:04 AM
Does he count?

(http://i666.photobucket.com/albums/vv23/Jayhawk1/bowser.jpg)

Now I'm just wasting my Sunday!! lol

LOL.
Title: Re: Lets have mine fields in the game
Post by: gyrene81 on February 22, 2010, 11:51:33 AM
Getting killed by field ack is a random event...getting killed by puffy ack is an even bigger random event...mines would be a good idea, say big enough to kill a Jeep and track a tank...on the other hand, ditching your plane near the field could be a problem.

+/- 1 depending on how it would be done.
Title: Re: Lets have mine fields in the game
Post by: druski85 on February 22, 2010, 11:59:15 AM
Eh, I'd have to give a -1 to mines.

However, adding a Sherman Crab with flail would be really, really fun for other purposes.  Imagine how much you could annoy squaddies or spawn-camping teammates with that thing whipping away at their silent, hiding, ambush-ready tiger.   :lol

Also I'm sure you could make some awesome special events with it.  1 Jeep, 20 Crab Shermans, and an enclosed space.  Winner is whomever can stay alive longest in the jeep.   :aok
Title: Re: Lets have mine fields in the game
Post by: Ruler2 on February 22, 2010, 03:24:19 PM
Is a 10' wall around the fields too much to ask for?  :bolt:(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk121/TheAmish/sSc_hiding2.gif)

If they could be shelled or bombed down  with gates for friendly gvs to enter/exit, no, I'd be up for that!
Title: Re: Lets have mine fields in the game
Post by: lyric1 on February 22, 2010, 04:35:13 PM
It would be a reason to introduce the mine clearing Sherman Crab though:

(http://www.wargamersheadquarters.com/image.php?type=P&id=1699)

In Action:

(http://www.thinkdefence.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/6-sherman-crab-flail-tank.jpg)

Maybe get perks and damage points for every mine destroyed.
Only reason I would want this is after I take out his gun & track him I can turn that on & pound his GV until he can't take the sound of it & towers out.
Title: Re: Lets have mine fields in the game
Post by: 1carbine on February 22, 2010, 04:39:59 PM
Maybe in a scenario for a reenactment but in the game no.
Title: Re: Lets have mine fields in the game
Post by: Ruler2 on February 22, 2010, 06:44:38 PM
Eh, I'd have to give a -1 to mines.

However, adding a Sherman Crab with flail would be really, really fun for other purposes.  Imagine how much you could annoy squaddies or spawn-camping teammates with that thing whipping away at their silent, hiding, ambush-ready tiger.   :lol

Also I'm sure you could make some awesome special events with it.  1 Jeep, 20 Crab Shermans, and an enclosed space.  Winner is whomever can stay alive longest in the jeep.   :aok


:x gimme! That would be awesome! just drive up to a parked plane about to roll and shred his butt into metal-confetti!
Title: Re: Lets have mine fields in the game
Post by: uptown on February 22, 2010, 08:34:31 PM
I'd like to vulch with one  :devil
Title: Re: Lets have mine fields in the game
Post by: THRASH99 on February 23, 2010, 06:47:54 PM
I say it's a good idea, but if you want to add mine fields, then HTC better add infantry mode for the 10th time I've suggested. It makes no sense to have them if there isn't any infantry involved.
Title: Re: Lets have mine fields in the game
Post by: saantana on February 26, 2010, 09:53:20 AM
This is the most original idea I've seen in a long time, apart from my ideas.   ;)