Good pilots are still better than AA

[Paas]

Re: Good pilots are still better than AA

I played both on the ground and in the air last night and did just fine. The balance is great at this point.

No. The balance is not "Great" at this point.

Yes, the Static A.A. works correctly now. Yet, it's still static. Anyone worth their time in "logic" knows to just gun them down, manned or not, and continue about their daily happenings pre-1.2.

All that needs to happen now to complete the balance cycle is to add Mobile A.A. to every map with an Jet/Helo. Giving the ground pounds an armed coffin isn't exactly what I call "great".

Giving them somthing that Jets truely fear. Now, THAT is greatness. As it stands, only Helos fear A.A. ...plus. Manning mobile Anti-Air takes a level of skill equal to that of flying a jet. So "l33t" pilots would be able to shut up their skill whine.

{WP}Paas

[imported_VISTREL]

Re: Good pilots are still better than AA

Jets already have something truly to fear - enemy jet. Air to Air missles are cheat. As much as I like to lock on someone at same time I hate when someone locks on me, and I know if you don't have flares left you're 90% dead. None of the air maneuvers work - missles fly ridiculous angles.

[Wreck0]

Re: Good pilots are still better than AA

Or add a anti-air soldier class :)

Pilots will bomb the AA turrets just to be safe, even if nothing comes up on their HUD. So, even if you're near the AA waiting for him to pass by, the splash damage from the bomb will likely kill you. Happens to me often, I just let some other guy try and shoot the buggers down

Yup; some pilot know where to shoot before they can even see the AA turret, before the viewing distance even allows them to.

Simple solution. Add mobile A.A. to every map with Jets.

Done.

{WP}Paas

I like this idea. Along the lines of an anti-air soldier, but already in the game.

Fixed AA positions, that broadcast when they are manned or not, is weird.