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General Forums => Wishlist => Topic started by: Tilt on December 12, 2014, 03:35:23 AM

Title: Auto RTB enabling a 2nd ride?
Post by: Tilt on December 12, 2014, 03:35:23 AM
where by a player can enable an auto return to base via AI.

With this enabled he/she can take up a 2nd ride and go play whilst the 1st is RTB.

- it would be limited to 1st and 2nd ride
- the first ride is still vulnerable to enemy interception
-players would only be able to re join the 1st ride from the tower
-heavy ordinance would be disabled (permanently)once this is engaged
or
-all heavy ordinance would have to have been discharged prior to it being engaged
-possible use of an enemy free zone to enable it (a bit like the zone to enable a successful landing from a vehicle).
-possible enablement of AI gunners on bombers (appropriately dumbed down) to offer a modicum of challenge to would be interceptors.
-AI pilot would be of moderate skill.... such that leaving AI on for a damaged aircraft risked its loss (or a ditch) during landing.
                                                        The pilot would not perform critical fuel saving measures.
                                                        The pilot would not perform complex ACM. Particularly of any offensive or aggressive nature.

-The aircraft would land and wait 30secs  before exiting.


The idea is to give players access to more "action time" by permitting them to up a 2nd ride whilst the first is RTB. Whether it would be just a bomber thing or also open to all aircraft I leave to debate. I can see the advantages re bombers but equally cannot (presently) see any down side to its use with fighters provided some steps were taken to limit the

I think the important point is one whereby it's use only enables more "action" orientated game play without providing an "edge" that would not otherwise be there.
Title: Re: Auto RTB enabling a 2nd ride?
Post by: DEECONX on December 12, 2014, 09:38:31 AM
Your intentions of more action time seem good....but I dont think this is the way to do it. Afraid it would just mean a lot of people picking the "afk like" planes while the original pilot is just getting off the ground in his new ride...
Title: Re: Auto RTB enabling a 2nd ride?
Post by: Aspen on December 12, 2014, 09:52:36 AM
Might reduce bomb and bailing.  Not sure if I want any AI pilots in the MA.  Would be interesting to drop bombs and then reup a fighter and escort yourself home.  It might increase bombing activity which might have ripple effects on base taking, strats, radar being out more, etc.
Title: Re: Auto RTB enabling a 2nd ride?
Post by: MrKrabs on December 12, 2014, 11:33:39 PM
So, can I jump sides and vulch myself? 

 :devil
Title: Re: Auto RTB enabling a 2nd ride?
Post by: Tinkles on December 18, 2014, 12:52:13 PM
So, can I jump sides and vulch myself? 

 :devil
Only twice a day.  :D
Title: Re: Auto RTB enabling a 2nd ride?
Post by: Scca on December 19, 2014, 08:37:51 AM
Only twice a day.  :D
:lol
Title: Re: Auto RTB enabling a 2nd ride?
Post by: Tilt on December 19, 2014, 08:41:04 AM
So, can I jump sides and vulch myself? 

 :devil

either some form of Kill shooter or simply a same country COAD limitation would prevent this. Equally the same COAD that stops your gunners inflicting damage on a drone would suffice.
Title: Re: Auto RTB enabling a 2nd ride?
Post by: Slade on December 19, 2014, 11:01:12 AM
+1
Title: Re: Auto RTB enabling a 2nd ride?
Post by: Tinkles on December 19, 2014, 12:23:45 PM
either some form of Kill shooter or simply a same country COAD limitation would prevent this. Equally the same COAD that stops your gunners inflicting damage on a drone would suffice.
or "cannot switch sides while "drone" is in air". Then you could destroy the drone to switch sides (like bailing out of a bomber), or wait until it lands before switching.  :salute
Title: Re: Auto RTB enabling a 2nd ride?
Post by: Zoney on December 19, 2014, 12:40:12 PM
-1 sheesh.


Please, have a little patience, immerse yourself a bit and take the time to land your plane.  Completely gamey wish, very disappointing.
Title: Re: Auto RTB enabling a 2nd ride?
Post by: pallero on December 21, 2014, 09:13:52 AM
+1

This is good solution for those bomb and bail gays too.
If you bail, your planes continues to fly home and someone could shoot them down.