Other options besides "Ramp" start?

[RedTiger]

Will there be an option to create a scenario or start a mission where the Ka-50 is already started and ready to rock and roll? Ramp starts are cool and all, but having the option to skip it is good too!

[Snacko]

The FAQ says this:

Q: The public demonstrations at shows indicate that Black Shark looks already completed; why are you waiting until 2008 to launch?

A: Black Shark can be played as either a serious study simulation or as a casual game. For those who wish to have the complexity of a serious study simulation, we need to create training lessons with voice-overs that guide the user through the complexities of the various systems, avionics, engines, weapons etc. This can be a very time-intensive process. We also need the time to write the manuals, create exciting missions and campaigns, fully de-bug the code, and get the product into the market place with proper marketing.

Maybe a 'casual game' indicates you will have an 'easy' mode? I would think they would also make it easy to fly for the many nuggets out there like me. :pilotfly:

[RedTiger]

The FAQ says this:Maybe a 'casual game' indicates you will have an 'easy' mode? I would think they would also make it easy to fly for the many nuggets out there like me. :pilotfly:

 

I'm not looking for an easy mode. I'm looking for an equivalent to F4AF's ramp, taxi, and takeoff options.

 

You can play any mission, campaign or otherwise, by starting out in a cold jet and having to do the 20-30 min ramp start. Or you can start on the tarmac ready to taxi to the runway, OR you can just start on the runway ready to go.

 

It gives good flexibility depending on how much you want to do and how much time you have.

[Yellonet]

Will there be an option to create a scenario or start a mission where the Ka-50 is already started and ready to rock and roll? Ramp starts are cool and all, but having the option to skip it is good too!

Of course there will be an option for complete start up or engines already on and ready for lift off... I think it's fun with realism, but going through a ~10-15(?) minute start up procedure every time before you can take off... no thanks, and I don't think ED will force us to do that either.

[Wags]

Start options include: ramp start (FARP or airbase) with all systems shut down; runway/FARP pad start (all systems operating); and air start.

[Yellonet]

Start options include: ramp start (FARP or airbase) with all systems shut down; runway/FARP pad start (all systems operating); and air start.

Will we be able to place the Ka-50 anywhere we like on the map? Or are we restricted as in Lomac with certain starting points. It would be very nice to be able to start the mission exactly where you want to :)

[Wags]

Given you can hand-place a FARP via the editor, you can make a start/end point at most any semi-flat location on the map.

[Yellonet]

Given you can hand-place a FARP via the editor, you can make a start/end point at most any semi-flat location on the map.

Sweet! :thumbup: Now gimme the demo! :joystick: ;)

[RedTiger]

Start options include: ramp start (FARP or airbase) with all systems shut down; runway/FARP pad start (all systems operating); and air start.

 

Given you can hand-place a FARP via the editor, you can make a start/end point at most any semi-flat location on the map.

 

 

Awesome!

 

Thanks for the info Wags! :)

[Witchking]

ooh! ooh! Wags....please tell me the Placing of objects in ME has been modified. It has been a tremendous pain of mission developing with those stupid ICONs that we currently have. Basically u have a plan in the head...but u can't realise it as the objects facing is messed up or either they are stacked up on one another.

 

Can we SEE the real model on the map when we place objects?? Trust me...it is sooo freaking useful. It might help clear up a ton of frustration. :thumbup:

[Yellonet]

ooh! ooh! Wags....please tell me the Placing of objects in ME has been modified. It has been a tremendous pain of mission developing with those stupid ICONs that we currently have. Basically u have a plan in the head...but u can't realise it as the objects facing is messed up or either they are stacked up on one another.

 

Can we SEE the real model on the map when we place objects?? Trust me...it is sooo freaking useful. It might help clear up a ton of frustration. :thumbup:

You could see the actual models in Flanker 2, I'm sure ED will bring back that functionality :) It will be a whole new editor after all.

[Squid_DK]

You could see the actual models in Flanker 2, I'm sure ED will bring back that functionality :) It will be a whole new editor after all.

 

I agree that single thing would improve mission creation by leaps and bounds. But I do think it will be a fairly cemprehensive overhaul it is getting, the idea of events and triggers really opens up a new ballgame for it.

 

Cheers

Staffan