Possible fix to SPOT spam...

[Harmor]

Was thinking and sometimes SPOT spam can really be annoying. Although useful to the people who are receiving the spot information, but useless to pretty much everyone else.

So here are three ideas on a "fix" to SPOT spam:

1. Spot spam will only be heard if your current mini-map zoom includes the SPOT.
   
2. If something is already spotted, and then spotted again you won't hear the second spot spam but rather the duration of the highlighted enemy will continue.
   
3. Give us settings in the AUDIO section to allow us to turn on/off spot audio and set the volume for SPOT radio messages.

Just some ideas...what do you think?

[The Question]

Re: Possible fix to SPOT spam...

Me so confused by your statement lol.

[evilzucchini]

Re: Possible fix to SPOT spam...

I like the second choice. However, the first I disagree with. I am often zoomed in all the way and forget to zoom back out (until I need to). So often a spot that is quite close to me would be missed. On top of that, I like hearing every spot because then I can pull up the minimap and see where it is and if I can do anything about it.

I think implementing your second idea would be the perfect fix.

[DuffMan]

Re: Possible fix to SPOT spam...

Kick the idiots would be my suggestion. Ban them if they keep spotting things which aren't even on the map 'cause it turns them on.

[imported_Psycho]

Re: Possible fix to SPOT spam...

It would have been good if the units not avalible on the map were removed for that map, eg on karkand you wouldn't have boats, choppers or planes.

I think the second is a good idea, however if your in a plane or chopper i think they should come up where ever you are as it doesn't take long to get to the other side of the map and especially in a plane it good to see the general direction of a vehicle so you can attack it.

[Finalheaven]

Re: Possible fix to SPOT spam...

Spot Spam is when the same object is spotted multiple times, either to prolong it's life on your map, or for emphasis.

It's perfectly legit spotting multiple objects, and it's very useful. Especially when a commander spots a squad of enemies that don't fall under the current UAV.
This can save you a CP in the short run.

But, since everyone can spot things, and spot them numerous times, there should be a limit.

To be fair, when I see the same tank camping a road on Wake or Karkand, and no AT has dealt with it yet (I'm a medic), I'll spam spot it to get someone to deal with it before I have to switch kits and do it myself.

[Krypp596]

Re: Possible fix to SPOT spam...

Enemi Noobs Spotted!!!