The IGLA should be removed from the game
The Igla should be removed from the game until the flare interaction bug is properly fixed. At this point, it’s the only realistic way to make air gameplay bearable again. The developers have alread...
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I am not discounting the claims that AA missiles are ignoring flares and are possibly more likely true than not. From what I have experienced, my missiles will simply wander off in flight even where flares were not used. I am sure there is some mechanic that I don't grasp. DICE has commented that AA missiles may continue on their trajectory from where the missile lost it's lock guidance. Maybe this applies to ATGMs where chaff smoke is used. I suppose if a helicopter pilot is hovering and not attempting to maneuver, they may get hit by the missile since it's simply trying to get to the last know location of the craft. I have also witnessed missiles chase flares. As long as players understand that flaring doesn't guarantee immunity and there is the possibility that they can still be hit by the same projectile, we should find commonality here.
That being said, GhostGaming (@GhostGamingg) has shown in some of his clips where AA missiles are clearly ignoring the flares after the missile was fired and the helicopter was still hit. Now, one thing I also noticed that quite consistently when this would occur on his clips, the helicopter took no damage. The content creator does not call this out but I am sure he saw it.
This is when the missile strikes the heli https://youtu.be/nes8Naawqno?t=971 but if you back it up, you can see where an enemy was locking, then locked and fired the missile. You will also see GhostGaming use flares but was still struck by the missile. Look for the screen shake. However, he took no damage. The damage that was inflicted was due to him slamming the helicopter to the ground to get below radar and below line of sight. Maybe this was a near-miss?
Another case of flaring and still being hit. https://youtu.be/pG1JSSZs_NY?t=46
A wild one where he flares but the missile travels through the metal frame tower and still hits the helicopter but does no damage. https://youtu.be/pG1JSSZs_NY?t=476
Here https://youtu.be/nes8Naawqno?t=996 it looks like an airbust on a flare. https://youtu.be/nes8Naawqno?t=1017 is too close to tell.
A link to another thread addressing this issue with video recording. Lock-On Missiles Ignore Flares | EA Forums - 13402221
So maybe this shows a broader problem instead of just the AA or IGLA where the problem feels more prevalent. Just my thoughts.
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