REL Posted February 15, 2009 Posted February 15, 2009 Hey guys Manual page 332: “When the target is destroyed, or the attack prohibited “X” symbol appears, break off the attack. “ Well when the target is destroyed the “X” mark doesn’t appear Anyone encounter this?
EtherealN Posted February 15, 2009 Posted February 15, 2009 I think it relies on the Schkval bein able to discern that the target has indeed been destroyed, which is not always the case. This is due to it working on contrast and in many occassions there will be enough debris left to make it impossible for it to know that it was a kill. That said, I haven't even thought of that so I don't know if I have encountered it. :P [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Daniel "EtherealN" Agorander | Даниэль "эфирныйн" Агорандер Intel i7 2600K @ 4.4GHz, ASUS Sabertooth P67, 8GB Corsair Vengeance @ 1600MHz, ASUS GTX 560Ti DirectCU II 1GB, Samsung 830series 512GB SSD, Corsair AX850w, two BENQ screens and TM HOTAS Warthog DCS: A-10C Warthog FAQ | DCS: P-51D FAQ | Remember to read the Forum Rules | | | Life of a Game Tester
AlphaOneSix Posted February 15, 2009 Posted February 15, 2009 The "X" appears when you are too close or otherwise out of constraints. You don't get an "X" when the target is destroyed. Note that it says "when the target is destroyed or when you get the 'X', break off the attack".
deadsmell Posted February 15, 2009 Posted February 15, 2009 I thought the "X" meant that my laser was overheating. I based that assumption on absolutely nothing though. I also thought that it was part of the IFF, telling me not to shoot at friendly forces. Again, based on..........nothing. does it mean either of those too? as well as being too close? Dont let the smell get to ya...............
EtherealN Posted February 15, 2009 Posted February 15, 2009 Usually it means that you do not have a valid solution, so you're either off or too close to the target and should break off instead of trying to pursue the attack further. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Daniel "EtherealN" Agorander | Даниэль "эфирныйн" Агорандер Intel i7 2600K @ 4.4GHz, ASUS Sabertooth P67, 8GB Corsair Vengeance @ 1600MHz, ASUS GTX 560Ti DirectCU II 1GB, Samsung 830series 512GB SSD, Corsair AX850w, two BENQ screens and TM HOTAS Warthog DCS: A-10C Warthog FAQ | DCS: P-51D FAQ | Remember to read the Forum Rules | | | Life of a Game Tester
deadsmell Posted February 16, 2009 Posted February 16, 2009 roger that, thats usually what I do in that situation, break off the attack, regroup, reset the laser, and try it again. Dont let the smell get to ya...............
CE_Mikemonster Posted February 17, 2009 Posted February 17, 2009 That's a very good point, well noticed. Too many cowboys. Not enough indians. GO APE SH*T
ZaltysZ Posted February 17, 2009 Posted February 17, 2009 I find it strange that TA symbol does not appear on destroyed vehicles. Are destroyed vehicles supposed to have better camouflage and to blend into background more easily? :glare: Wir sehen uns in Walhalla.
AlphaOneSix Posted February 17, 2009 Posted February 17, 2009 As far as the game is concerned, once a vehicle is destroyed it no longer exists. There is a wishlist item to keep them around as static objects that can be targeted and attacked again. Whether something like that is ever implemented is anyone's guess at the moment.
Frederf Posted February 17, 2009 Posted February 17, 2009 I would like to see that as well. Having "fog of war" is something a lot of game makers have been reducing over the years (tons of crazy instantaneous info on HUDs and pop-up messages) that actually detracts from the tension and believability of a scenario. The break "X" is similar to the one in the F-16 in that it is simply a weapons' parameters function.
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