Dot range

[klem]

Originally Posted by SYN_Per

I´m wondering if anyone knows how to change the dot range and size and whatnot for a server? We currently have it set at mp_dotrange DOT 20

We find on the SYNDICATE server that you can chase a dot around for some time, only to have it dissappear when you get closer and then it shows again as you get even closer. It´s that transition that´s a no go at the moment. Perhaps it´s possible to change the color of the dot, or rather it´s contrast?
Hope you understand what I mean and that you can help me out.

Cheers!

SYN_Per

Hi SYN_Per. Two possibilities here.

Your server has the same dot problem I find on all servers. In the console, mp_dotrange tells me 14km or 20km or even higher but at the moment it seems to be stuck on about 8km.

At least, at that range (as estimated from servers that have map icons) the very visible dot suddenly disappears. Sometimes I think can just make out the very faintest grey dot but most often it seems to have gone altogether. So, that may actually be what you are seeing.

My buddies have the same problem. It's an immersion killer.

Now, that may be a "LOD" type issue in that the next dot size down is a ridiculous jump to almost nothing or it could be a bug in the dot range software. Whatever, its a real pain in the ar$e.

On the other hand we have the 'phantoms', those flying aircrew abandoned by their terminated(?) aircraft. As you approach them they get larger until, I would say, a couple of km away when they suddenly disappear. Then they re-appear just as you are about to pass them and the go whizzing by, or, they only re-appear behind you when you have passed them.

Hope you can find an answer and thanks for the server, we enjoy it in spite of the dots and phantoms problems.