General Forums => Aces High General Discussion => Topic started by: mERv on August 02, 2025, 08:46:10 PM
Title: Why are 1k bombs no longer killing gv's with HE splash?
Post by: mERv on August 02, 2025, 08:46:10 PM
2 situations where 1k bombs well within the splash range of a gv kill radius didnt kill the gv or cause it to smoke. No elevation difference and yes that can make a difference sometimes. Im not trying to cause problems im sharing observations that are outside of the norm from my playing experince. Suggestions are welcomed :cheers: both situations happened on newer maps.
Title: Re: Why are 1k bombs no longer killing gv's with HE splash?
Post by: AKIron on August 02, 2025, 10:17:29 PM
You're gonna need a bigger bomb.
Title: Re: Why are 1k bombs no longer killing gv's with HE splash?
Post by: mERv on August 02, 2025, 10:43:20 PM
Title: Re: Why are 1k bombs no longer killing gv's with HE splash?
Post by: haggerty on August 03, 2025, 02:06:07 AM
they are working just fine, a little too good. I use mostly 250 or 500. 1k is for when there is a Tiger 2 in play.
Title: Re: Why are 1k bombs no longer killing gv's with HE splash?
Post by: GOODBYE on August 03, 2025, 02:27:29 AM
Yeah it all depends on where it lands with the tank. I've had it happen before as well although it's more rare with the typical T34s and M4s people run around in
Title: Re: Why are 1k bombs no longer killing gv's with HE splash?
Post by: caldera on August 03, 2025, 11:46:51 AM
The only times I can even see a GV is when they are dropping troops or when it's a Wirbel firing at me. The same Wirbel that can ID my plane from 6.0k away.
With all the spawn points between bases and the GV cloaking devices, the balance is decidedly in favor of a ground attack. Coupled with the giant bomber icons goons get, there is no reason to ever use one.
Title: Re: Why are 1k bombs no longer killing gv's with HE splash?
Post by: mERv on August 03, 2025, 02:07:29 PM
they are working just fine, a little too good. I use mostly 250 or 500. 1k is for when there is a Tiger 2 in play.
Im not saying whether or not something is working fine or as intended. 1k bombs dropped within 1-2 tank lengths will destroy the gv. In both cases I am sharing the crater was within 1 tank length. A second bomb nuetralized the target. As many times as I have bomb****ed in this game it isnt just rare it simply doesnt happen. I dont mind if changes are being made. Also dont want to see the game breaking or changes happening without HT knowing.
Title: Re: Why are 1k bombs no longer killing gv's with HE splash?
Post by: JimmyD3 on August 03, 2025, 04:30:05 PM
Changes are not being made to the game, that I am aware of, that were not done by Hitech or someone he has authorized to do it. Other than new maps or overhauled maps, the only changes I know of are the increase in Minimum Radar alt. raised from 60 ft. to 100 ft. and the increase in the Base Ammo bunkers from 331 lbs. of ordnance to 878 lbs. (note the Ammo bunkers at the Ammo strat, were not changed)
Title: Re: Why are 1k bombs no longer killing gv's with HE splash?
Post by: haggerty on August 03, 2025, 09:59:48 PM
Im not saying whether or not something is working fine or as intended. 1k bombs dropped within 1-2 tank lengths will destroy the gv. In both cases I am sharing the crater was within 1 tank length. A second bomb nuetralized the target. As many times as I have bomb****ed in this game it isnt just rare it simply doesnt happen. I dont mind if changes are being made. Also dont want to see the game breaking or changes happening without HT knowing.
I am easily the best vehicle bomber in this game, I regularly drop bombs directly on tanks and have them not die, it happens. I credit it either to terrain nonsense or desync, mostly happens on wirbles, they are the best at surviving near hits.
Title: Re: Why are 1k bombs no longer killing gv's with HE splash?
Post by: mERv on August 03, 2025, 11:40:54 PM
I am easily the best vehicle bomber in this game, I regularly drop bombs directly on tanks and have them not die, it happens. I credit it either to terrain nonsense or desync, mostly happens on wirbles, they are the best at surviving near hits.
the baaahhh is strong with this post :banana: :cheers:
Title: Re: Why are 1k bombs no longer killing gv's with HE splash?
Post by: haggerty on August 04, 2025, 10:01:32 AM
2 situations where 1k bombs well within the splash range of a gv kill radius didnt kill the gv or cause it to smoke. No elevation difference and yes that can make a difference sometimes. Im not trying to cause problems im sharing observations that are outside of the norm from my playing experince. Suggestions are welcomed :cheers: both situations happened on newer maps.
This has been happening to me randomly over the years. I believe it's related to playing this game over the internet. Certain players seem more immune to damage than others. See my post from 2020 about indestructible wirb. https://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/index.php/topic,400748.msg5311282.html#msg5311282 (https://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/index.php/topic,400748.msg5311282.html#msg5311282)
This caused me to adopt a method of dropping bombs on certain tanks that works despite internet issues.
I drop 2x 500 lb or 2x 250 lb bombs in one pass on opposite sides of a tank so the shock waves meet at the tank like a hand clap. For tiger 2 tanks use 1000 lb bombs.
I am easily the best dive bombing pilot in the game. I have killed 4 separate tanks with 4 separate 500 lb bombs in 1 dive from a mossie 6. :cheers:
Title: Re: Why are 1k bombs no longer killing gv's with HE splash?
Post by: haggerty on August 05, 2025, 05:56:43 PM
This has been happening to me randomly over the years. I believe it's related to playing this game over the internet. Certain players seem more immune to damage than others. See my post from 2020 about indestructible wirb. https://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/index.php/topic,400748.msg5311282.html#msg5311282 (https://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/index.php/topic,400748.msg5311282.html#msg5311282)
This caused me to adopt a method of dropping bombs on certain tanks that works despite internet issues.
I drop 2x 500 lb or 2x 250 lb bombs in one pass on opposite sides of a tank so the shock waves meet at the tank like a hand clap. For tiger 2 tanks use 1000 lb bombs.
I am easily the best dive bombing pilot in the game. I have killed 4 separate tanks with 4 separate 500 lb bombs in 1 dive from a mossie 6. :cheers:
Pfff, if you use 2 bombs per tank you cant claim to be the best, statistically I am the very best. I like to kill T34s with 100lb bombs.
Title: Re: Why are 1k bombs no longer killing gv's with HE splash?
Post by: Drane on August 05, 2025, 06:18:08 PM
Pfff, if you use 2 bombs per tank you cant claim to be the best, statistically I am the very best. I like to kill T34s with 100lb bombs.
LoL knew that would get your attention. I am the best.
I was featured in the Aces High III promotional film made by Skuzzy. Flew a mossie below radar (below 60 ft AGL) and pulled up to lob a 500 lb on a tank (it popped it's top). Ever try that?
Maybe I should pop back in to whack you wimps for a tour. :bolt:
Title: Re: Why are 1k bombs no longer killing gv's with HE splash?
Post by: GOODBYE on August 05, 2025, 06:26:35 PM
I kill tanks by just looking at them! :x
Title: Re: Why are 1k bombs no longer killing gv's with HE splash?
Post by: haggerty on August 05, 2025, 06:32:41 PM
LoL knew that would get your attention. I am the best.
I was featured in the Aces High III promotional film made by Skuzzy. Flew a mossie below radar (below 60 ft AGL) and pulled up to lob a 500 lb on a tank (it popped it's top). Ever try that?
Maybe I should pop back in to whack you wimps for a tour. :bolt:
yep, have killed a few wirbles by lobbing bombs
Title: Re: Why are 1k bombs no longer killing gv's with HE splash?
Post by: JimmyD3 on August 05, 2025, 08:08:22 PM
Talks cheap Drane, come on back would love to see again. :rofl :salute
Title: Re: Why are 1k bombs no longer killing gv's with HE splash?
Post by: Oldman731 on August 05, 2025, 08:10:52 PM