The last word on Blackhawks POLL

[Kleinzeit]

I'm a bit surprised that so many think Blackhawks are actually reasonable. Perhaps Glasseye is right after all, and the poll is somehow inadequate. Perhaps 40% of the players just don't want to give up easy points. Yes. That seems more likely.

[Kattspya]

its a game right? so it is meant to have balance?

bal·ance
A state of equilibrium or parity characterized by cancellation of all forces by equal opposing forces.
A harmonious or satisfying arrangement or proportion of parts or elements, as in a design.

its meant to be fun, the winner should ideally be the better player, not omfg teh US pwnz u foo we r teh supapowa.

I have a question. Why should one person be able to take out six guys working together?

One or two guys who are good with the AT class can ruin a blackhawks day. I agree that the other factions transport helicopters suck in comparison but that is not a reason to nerf the blackhawk.

[MackTheKnifeAU]

All it takes is 3 dudes to cream a blackhawk. It's right, in that a decent defence will mean blackhawks and not a problem, but a bad defence will slaughter the enemy.

I know for a fact as we had both sides in one clan war, our team destroyed every hawk attack, and then switched and then creamed them (i personally had about 30 kills at least), and ended up capping the other side out for a 175 - 0 tickets win.

[glasseye]

I have a question. Why should one person be able to take out six guys working together?

One or two guys who are good with the AT class can ruin a blackhawks day. I agree that the other factions transport helicopters suck in comparison but that is not a reason to nerf the blackhawk.

and its a good question w/ a good answer. one person should be able to take out six if they put themselves in a vulnerable position. besides the fact one or two AT guys cant ruin a blackhawks day when it has 3 engineers repairing it from inside.

how many ppl can you fit in an apc? think six right?
how many ppl does it take to destroy said apc? one. mines, AT kit, c4.

now the apc is designed for carry troops into battle, its designed to be able to take quite a fair bit of punishment also. the blackhawk isnt. if the apc could be repaired from inside, had the armour of a tank and could move in 3 dimensions at the speed of helicopter i would be the 1st to say thats not right.

im rambling now but you get the idea.

[PBAsydney]

Blackhawk should fire a lot faster, BUT have less damage and overheat faster.

They are called Miniguns because the bullets are only 7.62mm rounds, not .50 cal, but it fires them waaay fast. The other helicopters should fire slower as they do, but 1 - 2 rounds should take out infantry.

[Faint_Uk]

Overpowered Mmmkay

[Foxtrot]

and its a good question w/ a good answer. one person should be able to take out six if they put themselves in a vulnerable position. besides the fact one or two AT guys cant ruin a blackhawks day when it has 3 engineers repairing it from inside.

how many ppl can you fit in an apc? think six right?
how many ppl does it take to destroy said apc? one. mines, AT kit, c4.

now the apc is designed for carry troops into battle, its designed to be able to take quite a fair bit of punishment also. the blackhawk isnt. if the apc could be repaired from inside, had the armour of a tank and could move in 3 dimensions at the speed of helicopter i would be the 1st to say thats not right.

im rambling now but you get the idea.

If you knew where to aim the rockets, it is very easy to kill the passengers first. Also, on some maps you can have 5 APCs, but you still only get one or two blackhawks.

[glasseye]

where to aim? i would assume its the big open bit at the side w/ the ppl in it?

[Foxtrot]

where to aim? i would assume its the big open bit at the side w/ the ppl in it?

If you hit the bottom you kill the passenegers (right under where they would be) if you want to kill the gunner just aim a little above his gun, and if you want to kill the driver either aim at the window right at his head, or through the door and to the back of his head. That is with anti-tank rockets.

[glasseye]

If you hit the bottom you kill the passenegers (right under where they would be) if you want to kill the gunner just aim a little above his gun, and if you want to kill the driver either aim at the window right at his head, or through the door and to the back of his head. That is with anti-tank rockets.

never tried the underside of fuselage w/ an AT rocket. sounds like its worth a go. brb.

[Absolut]

it's fine. quit whining about it.

[voLcar]

Blackhawk = you need a good driver for kills and there is not many of them....

[powersmoker]

1) Less points rewarded for this type of play. Maybe a 0.5 modifier when beeing in a blackhawk.
2) MEC helicopter stronger.
3) Stationary AA more accurate.

[Lt. Falco]

If you hit the bottom you kill the passenegers (right under where they would be) if you want to kill the gunner just aim a little above his gun, and if you want to kill the driver either aim at the window right at his head, or through the door and to the back of his head. That is with anti-tank rockets.

Yup, seen it many times being done...the underside of the fuselage is the best way to go, but lining up for the shot can be tricky though

[[R-Mod]Scoggs]

its a game right? so it is meant to have balance?

bal·ance
A state of equilibrium or parity characterized by cancellation of all forces by equal opposing forces.
A harmonious or satisfying arrangement or proportion of parts or elements, as in a design.

its meant to be fun, the winner should ideally be the better player, not omfg teh US pwnz u foo we r teh supapowa.

balance in a game like this is ********... 3 totally different countries fighting a war are going to have different strenghts and weaknesses

Blackhawk should fire a lot faster, BUT have less damage and overheat faster.

They are called Miniguns because the bullets are only 7.62mm rounds, not .50 cal, but it fires them waaay fast. The other helicopters should fire slower as they do, but 1 - 2 rounds should take out infantry.

So you are saying that this was made up by the military?
those are the same miniguns used on the blackhawk side doors.