• From: Seattle, Washington
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Re: May 24th Update

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I have no problem with TIE Bombers releasing bombs or clusters of thermal detonators over ground targets, but in space I'd prefer for them to have rockets.

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haha...we're currently discussing the use of bombs versus torpedoes in this instance.  In the ESB you see TBs dropping bombs, but in most of the games they have torpedoes.  However, the bombs do add a different gameplay element by forcing the bombers to come a lot closer to the fleet in order to attack so...we'll see what happens with this.  My guess: bombs will stay in for this map.

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Re: May 24th Update

Thankyou for your kind comments, the guys are really trying very hard to immerse the user in the Star Wars Universe and we think (we hope) it is starting to pay off with what has been achieved ingame now smile

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Re: May 24th Update

My current understanding is that the TIE Bombers can be armed with bombs and warheads, though possibly not at the same time?

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  • From: Seattle, Washington
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Re: May 24th Update

Correct.  The TIE Bombers can be armed with bombs, rockets, torpedoes or missiles, depending on the mission.  However, that's all EU info, in the movies we only see them using bombs, and due to the fact that our mission is to stay as faithful to the MOVIES as possible, we're still deciding on what to do in this instance.  In other maps you will most likely see TIE Bombers armed with other types of warheads, but they'll most likely be armed with bombs in our Hoth space map.

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Re: May 24th Update

Thx for the comments guys.

As Red says , the bombs add a different element to gameplay and sticks to the movies .

Another thing is , it adds some teamwork in that the fighters really need to escort the bombers to their targets , otherwise a ship like a corvette will probably bring down the bomber before it could do any real damage.......instead of just pelting it from afar with missiles.

Thats not to say they won't be armed with torpedos in some maps. Variety is always good.


Also the thruster effects are actually placeholders ... well atleast on the X wing and A wing.

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  • From: Tacoma, Washington
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Re: May 24th Update

I'm just curious, how do the bombs fall in space?

At any rate, again I will say it looks amazing. Ont TINY little pet peeve though tongue, don't the TIE fighters at :21 sound a bit odd? Anyway, this is incredible.  Orgasmic. Great work guys, top notch.

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Re: May 24th Update

Oh hamsters I can't wait to pwn people in space big_smile

Keep up the good work guys!

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