Topic: space maps support for non pilots

I find it rather difficult to enjoy space maps, especially as an Imperial, As a rebel it's not too bad.

I can't fly, I do not wish to fly, so on maps like escape from hoth I don't really enjoy it. As an Imp I spend my time trying to get onto the hanger floor where I will shoot my teams fighters as they fly off. There is absolutely nothing for me to do besides that.

On the rebel side I can happily take up a gunner spot on a transport or Y-Wing, So theres not really a problem there.

The Convoy attack, Same deal with the imps all the ships are single seater's. So I just sit in "spectator" until the map changes or the sides swap. As a rebel I can jump in the Nebulon or Y-Wing.

Why do non flying Imps get the short straw on the space maps. Can't some turbolasers be added to the SD for those who can't fly. Or a new imp double seater fighter.

They are good maps but I just wish I could enjoy them from the Imperial side.

2 (edited by Safe-Keeper 2008-07-19 16:24:34)

Re: space maps support for non pilots

Escape from Hoth: I've requested that at least one, preferably two, of the heavy batteries on each side of the ISD be made accessible by spawn by human players. This leaves two AI guns, which is more than enough to take out a Gallofree should nobody man the other two. Add human control to some of the lighter weapons throughout the ISD, and you've got some more opportunities for those who don't wish to pilot fighters.

We could add guns to the Bulk Freighter, but I feel that the map is so perfectly balanced that it'd be sad if we had to add something that upset that balance hmm .

As a side note, and I know this is kind of a cop-out, isn't there a Commander for space maps too, now? You could conceivably hop onto that and try to direct the teamwork of the fly boys. Space maps benefit from teamwork as much as ground maps smile .

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Re: space maps support for non pilots

I think the ISD on Escape from Hoth needs player-controlled turrets, and each freighter on Convoy Raid also needs player-controlled turrets.

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Re: space maps support for non pilots

what is the point of shooting your team mats as they take off and ruining their game? If you feel you have to ruin someone else's experience then I'd prefer it if nothing was worked to satisfy you.

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Trying to get to the floor of the hangar could possibly enhance his stats ...

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Re: space maps support for non pilots

Well, you can't exactly hurt a fighter with your pistol, but I'd prefer you did something else while the map was played so that you don't take up server space. Not that FS servers are full too often anyways.

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Re: space maps support for non pilots

I would agree with adding some player controlled turrets on the ISD. Thoiugh remodeling the Hanger to incorporate turret control consoles may be an issue.

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