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SlipperyLiz4rd
Seasoned Hotshot
4 years ago

Wildcat turret elevation 'blind spot' is stupid

I understand some of the changes made to the Wildcat (AA config) to make it more viable in its intended AA role. But it still has a ridiculously limited turret with a huge area above the vehicle it c...
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ATFGunr's avatar
ATFGunr
Legend
4 years ago
@SlipperyLiz4rd The traversing speed is insufficient to track and lead a jet, and the elevation limitation also prevents effective tracking of targets. Pilots learned quick the safest place is above them, which is just the stupidest game design. BF4 had it right, the fact that they’ve done better in past games just makes it all t more frustrating. I guess effective AA is a legacy feature.
  • Ironhead841's avatar
    Ironhead841
    Hero
    4 years ago

    @ATFGunr 

    Yes, it's really not OP at all, and all the limitations mentioned here are a 100% valid, especially the turret speed and not being able took UP, lol.

    Apparently when this was play tested all the pilots stayed 50 feet off the ground, I guess.

    • ATFGunr's avatar
      ATFGunr
      Legend
      4 years ago
      @Ironhead841 Lots of hovering. Maybe they let AI fly during the testing and thought “yah, that’s doable”. They underestimate the player base, there always been some really good pilots.

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