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Title: Solution to the insta-GV kills - HT pls consider
Post by: Swoop on December 17, 2002, 12:06:18 PM

HT, instead of having my tank explode and me instantly back in the tower when I hit a tree/rock/building/whatever......would you consider coding that the tank just stops?

IE, hit tree = tank stops and you've now gotta back out and untangle yourself.

Instead of, hit tree = tank explodes and now you've gotta go roll a large J to try and calm down after losing 50 perks.


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Title: Solution to the insta-GV kills - HT pls consider
Post by: Ripsnort on December 17, 2002, 12:21:19 PM

Seconded (See my "Upgrade the Damage models" thread from months ago)

Title: Solution to the insta-GV kills - HT pls consider
Post by: Esme on December 17, 2002, 01:07:26 PM

Thirded. We need a "mangled" (semi-functional) status between OK and wrecked. * Taking GVs out can be even less rewarding than taking buffs out due to this. I dont give a wossname about perk points, but I hate the tendency to all-or-nothingness  in a lot of cases with GVs.

Esme

* suggestion: like a mangled track one side will only function in first gear and/or reverse. A mangled gun MAY (if you're lucky) still function, but with a reload rate 4 times longer than usual, perhaps. Mangled engine might mean instant KABOOM, or might mean a fire starting that will after a short while mean KABOOM. Hitting a tree (unless at very high speed) should mangle, not kill. Mangled turret jams in one direction.

Oh, and can we have a BT7 light tank for the next GV, please? :-) (eventually I'd like to see 1-3 GVs from various nations, plus some artillery pieces, but little steps, little steps.. :-) )

Title: Solution to the insta-GV kills - HT pls consider
Post by: StracCop on December 17, 2002, 01:18:01 PM

Esme,

Towed artillery...I LIKE IT!
Or an M-7 Priest...?

Title: Solution to the insta-GV kills - HT pls consider
Post by: vorticon on December 17, 2002, 01:19:39 PM

yeah im farely sure if a panzer hit a tree the worst that would happen is a bit of damage...didnt thinkj tanks (or little men driving them) exploded

Title: Solution to the insta-GV kills - HT pls consider
Post by: Flossy on December 17, 2002, 01:30:46 PM

It depends how fast you are going.... if there are obstructions such as trees around, I don't tend to go above 2nd gear.... then if I do hit a tree, I just come to a stop and have to then manoeuvre my way around it.  What is annoying is that sometimes while during this manoeuvring I catch it again and can instantly explode!  :rolleyes:

Title: Solution to the insta-GV kills - HT pls consider
Post by: Chairboy on December 17, 2002, 01:39:03 PM

If you get a Priest, I want a Wespe.  Ka-BOOM!

Title: Solution to the insta-GV kills - HT pls consider
Post by: Ripsnort on December 17, 2002, 01:45:43 PM

Quote

Originally posted by StracCop
Esme,

Towed artillery...I LIKE IT!
Or an M-7 Priest...?

BUNCH of good suggestions like that from over 2.5 years ago in this thread:

http://www.hitechcreations.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=26652&referrerid=3203

I think this thread also covered the "C47 used to pull a Glider with artillery inside" but that may be another old thread from the early days of AH.