Taking Off as the AI Lands: It's Possible

[Ironhand]

Until a few days ago, I thought the AI would not land until you took off. Then someone pointed me to a screenshot proving my belief wrong. It took a day or two to figure out how. The 'trick' has limited application but you can make it happen. Here's a video and sample mission: Taking Off as the AI Lands (18.7 MB).

 

Just thought I'd pass it on in case some mission builders are interested. Too bad it can't just happen normally because that kind of activity greatly enhances the FC experience.

 

Rich

[504Goon]

We once had an Antonov landing on top of our Bomber flight when they were just about to take off.. I guess someone forgot to check the traffic.. :D

[JEFX]

Rich,

 

I am very interested to know how you would program this in the ME?

 

 

JEFX

[Ironhand]

Rich,

 

I am very interested to know how you would program this in the ME?

 

 

JEFX

A sample mission is included in the download in my opening post. Give it a look. If you have Qs, feel free to ask. In SP missions, you will find that you cannot do this and have a wingman, too. So it's of limited usefulness.

 

Rich

[Highwayman-Ed]

Further to Ironhand's post, I've found that if a dedicated server is hosting the mission instead of a player, you can get the AI to take off and land regardless of player movement on the ground.

[Vekkinho]

Nevertheless, It greatly improves realism of FC...