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Offline tikky

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« on: February 18, 2005, 03:42:04 PM »
The element of surprise is not there anymore... gives too much information

for example...

flying 109F makes them think you're the G-10... not anymore

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« Reply #1 on: February 18, 2005, 04:20:38 PM »
Check the discussion of this topic under the "New Patch" header.

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Offline J_A_B

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« Reply #2 on: February 18, 2005, 05:52:43 PM »
So now you actually have to fight the enemy fairly, instead of using a cheap and silly advantage?


Great idea that I was asking for years ago.  Better late than never.


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« Reply #3 on: February 18, 2005, 06:10:06 PM »
Actually it just evens up the playing field. Icon changes to specific identifier at under 1000yds.  Even without the new icon scheme I was able to pretty much know what I was fighting against inside of 600 or 700yds anyway with some exceptions (P-47D-25/P47D-40 for example).


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« Reply #4 on: February 18, 2005, 07:17:55 PM »
:mad:   Dont like this... Now everyone knows my A8 isnt really a D9

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« Reply #5 on: February 18, 2005, 07:20:23 PM »
if that is your "advantage" you got other things you need to work on.

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« Reply #6 on: February 18, 2005, 07:27:24 PM »
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:mad:   Dont like this... Now everyone knows my A8 isnt really a D9


That was easy to tell before  :aok

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« Reply #7 on: February 18, 2005, 07:39:08 PM »
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if that is your "advantage" you got other things you need to work on.


a little timidity the 190 icon can cause IS an advantage in a slow battlewagon like the A8.  Mark my words, this WILL change the choice of planes used in this game.  I used to Fly G6's, no more... it will be G10s, I will now probably be in a Dora most of the time. Many months ago I flew the Hurri1 a lot, I surely wouldnt pull that stunt now!!   This 'brainy' idea will push everyone to later war planes

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« Reply #8 on: February 18, 2005, 08:11:07 PM »
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This 'brainy' idea will push everyone to later war planes


You might be right there

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« Reply #9 on: February 18, 2005, 11:48:41 PM »
before making my comback to the Main iv been flying the P40B offline and H2H alot intending to fly it in the main some  thats what i did one time with the P40E came back flew it for awhile



this new icon thing will make it harder but il think il still give the P40B a go for awhile
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« Reply #10 on: February 18, 2005, 11:56:26 PM »
The 109F icon is shown from 6k on!

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I don't mind getting type info at close range. But as a little give-in I would have loved to seen rook/bish/knit icon only above 3-4k or so!
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« Reply #11 on: February 19, 2005, 12:02:13 AM »
I don't think there should be Icons at all.  while u r at it eliminate no friendly collisions and killshooter too.

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« Reply #12 on: February 19, 2005, 12:09:01 AM »
I love it.  Makes fighting 109s and 190s soooo much easier.  :aok

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« Reply #13 on: February 19, 2005, 12:14:31 AM »
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I love it.  Makes fighting 109s and 190s soooo much easier.  :aok

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I concur.  I roll a Tony and slaughtered La7's and 109's like they were Dodo's.

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« Reply #14 on: February 19, 2005, 12:29:44 AM »
I'm not a fan.  It was nice being able to put a Spit V in the default skin of a Spit IX.  Thanks HT for dumbing the game down again.
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