Suggesting to devs

[Tolo]

Hi,
I read in the other forum that in the update (PS3) there will be a mouse control for the free look.

My Idea:

If you switch to turret view it would be nice, if the mouse would handle then the turretcontrols (direction and fire).

[beaker126]

Some way to tell how far along you are to unlocking things, like number of kills/wins by plane type. Also, make the bomber turret guns subject to overheating like the other guns, perhaps only when the player's controlling them though.

[fuzzychickens]

Originally Posted by Tolo

Hi,
I read in the other forum that in the update (PS3) there will be a mouse control for the free look.

My Idea:

If you switch to turret view it would be nice, if the mouse would handle then the turretcontrols (direction and fire).

Mouse turret will be deadly for sure. I remember on PC, online players were certainly more accurate using a mouse with their gunners than they are in BOP with analoge sticks.

Be prepared....lol. A good thing though, they are unrealistically hard to aim with analoge sticks anyways.

[merro]

Sim Mode:
The enemy plane is constantly displayed on the map.
The good part about this is that you actually have a chance to finding your enemy.
The Bad side, surprise attacks are non existant.
So my idea.
The D-Pad should be used to spot enemys for your team.
If i get a enemy plane into my FOV (i am not sure about how far the enemy has to be away from my plane) then i should be able to place a order for my team via the D-Pad like "enemy spotted".
Then the enemy plane should pop up on the map for a few seconds.
This would add more suspense to the sim mode.
Or there is a automatic system which shows the enemy plane on the map for a few sec. as soon as i spot the plane.

The D-Pad should also be used to place simply orders like in the sp mode.
Like cover my back etc.

[red71rum]

I put it in a thread here: http://forum.1cpublishing.eu/showthread.php?t=9813

[King Jareth]

Originally Posted by merro

Sim Mode:
The enemy plane is constantly displayed on the map.
The good part about this is that you actually have a chance to finding your enemy.
The Bad side, surprise attacks are non existant.
So my idea.
The D-Pad should be used to spot enemys for your team.
If i get a enemy plane into my FOV (i am not sure about how far the enemy has to be away from my plane) then i should be able to place a order for my team via the D-Pad like "enemy spotted".
Then the enemy plane should pop up on the map for a few seconds.
This would add more suspense to the sim mode.
Or there is a automatic system which shows the enemy plane on the map for a few sec. as soon as i spot the plane.

The D-Pad should also be used to place simply orders like in the sp mode.
Like cover my back etc.

I really like this idea, a fading icon at last know location with a constant icon for enemy still in view of friendlies (more info the longer they're followed like altitude/plane model next to icon on map? all toggle-able in options of course and server side in MP).

[red71rum]

How about making the Microsoft Sidewinder Force Feedback 2 Joystick playable on the 360. I used this joystick with Forgotten Battles and would appreciate it working with the game.

[Wissam24]

This is something that should be implemented....certainly in the session screen, but also in game, something telling you who is talking.

[PoetSaskia]

I want a mission where it's just me against the maximum number of enemy planes the game can handle. Anton, you said that the game was capable of handling hundreds of planes. Well I want to see that, I want to fight that fight! If you want to make this the best flight game ever, you need to push it to its maximum potential.

[fuzzychickens]

Originally Posted by merro

Sim Mode:
The enemy plane is constantly displayed on the map.
The good part about this is that you actually have a chance to finding your enemy.
The Bad side, surprise attacks are non existant.
So my idea.
The D-Pad should be used to spot enemys for your team.
If i get a enemy plane into my FOV (i am not sure about how far the enemy has to be away from my plane) then i should be able to place a order for my team via the D-Pad like "enemy spotted".
Then the enemy plane should pop up on the map for a few seconds.
This would add more suspense to the sim mode.
Or there is a automatic system which shows the enemy plane on the map for a few sec. as soon as i spot the plane.

The D-Pad should also be used to place simply orders like in the sp mode.
Like cover my back etc.

I like the spotting idea, but I wouldn't want the map function replaced by this without other ways to find enemies. Maybe combine it with the "grid" idea where by enemies and friendly locations can be given by lighting up 5 by 5 mile square areas that tell they are somewhere in that area - you have a general idea of where to go look for them.

This way, no one plays games where they never find the enemy (as long as the grid size is about the max distance you can spot a plane) and boom and zoom tactics will be feasible (BnZ can not be used right now if your enemy uses map in sim - that sucks).