Re: S-Foils?

Lets just be realistic here. The Xwing has opening/closing wings ....because George Lucas thought itd look cool.

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Re: S-Foils?

Killer3wok wrote:

well your all missing the importance of storage aswell were not just talking about the x-wings here wink, B-wings have to fold up 1: because its kinda hard to stand a B-wing on its wing 2: some hangers coldent fit B-wings inside thier hangers because of hight 3: easy for the pilot to enter the B-wing while its on its side 4: Also why the gyroscopic cokpit was made because they had to land on its side so pilots could get in at a 90 degree angle insted of having it stationary and a pain for those trying to get in. those are my points smile

and yes increased maneuverability and cooling were also features of opening the S-foils

Well, actually the B-wing was designed with a gyroscopic stabilization system for a few different reasons. The slim fore and aft profile of the craft coupled with the gyroscope system, which allows it to swing around the cockpit clockwise/counter-clockwise, give it a small signal on enemy scopes and keeps it inconsist with the craft's true position. The gyro system also allows the craft to hit targets from multiple angles with an amazing field of fire. And we all know what kind of firepower the B-wing carries.

Despite the B-wing being slower and less maneuverable than the Y-wing, it can be a very difficult target to hit because of it's slim fore and aft profile and the ability to swing the craft around the cockpit. Plus the B-wing has re-inforced armor plating and powerful deflector shield systems that are almost on par with the Y-wing. So even if it gets hit a few times it won't be enough to destroy it.

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Re: S-Foils?

FSDev| Bandu wrote:

Lets just be realistic here. The Xwing has opening/closing wings ....because George Lucas thought itd look cool.

Alas, the definitive answer hath come forth. Your absolutely right. lol lol;)

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Re: S-Foils?

I think it's clear that the S-Foils close cause you can't land an X-Wing or a B-Wing in a hanger with them open.

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Re: S-Foils?

I dunno why its such a dilema as to how they should open and close, just make it the takeoff/landing animation like what was said before. Its really not a big deal. Its not that great a gameplay mechanic to go faster with them closed.

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Re: S-Foils?

But it just looks cool to be able to open and close them yourself doesn't it?

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Re: S-Foils?

FSDev| Dutch_Razor wrote:

But it just looks cool to be able to open and close them yourself doesn't it?

Indeed! lol Full control, baby! big_smilewink

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