"HOLLYWOOD STYLE" Instant Explosion...

[SleepTrgt]

then it would be skies all clear, you manage to land/belly land or attemp to and out of nowhere a random hail of bullets strikes you.

I understand the point were damaged planes explode if they are unable to take off, but i also think they could lessen the explosive type a bit.
So first you can slide over ground roll over couple of times and then BANG.
Wich is even more Hollywood style anyway in terms of michael bay!

[sod16]

Originally Posted by SleepTrgt

I understand the point were damaged planes explode if they are unable to take off,

I honestly think its a excuse, ive heard so many this one fits them, I really do think explosions are nice, but i prefer planes shattering to pieaces.

[xNikex]

Originally Posted by sod16

I honestly think its a excuse, ive heard so many this one fits them, I really do think explosions are nice, but i prefer planes shattering to pieaces.

I thought we were going to be able to crash land and watch our guys run away from the plane and take cover before it explodes.

[Roboslob]

Originally Posted by SleepTrgt

then it would be skies all clear, you manage to land/belly land or attemp to and out of nowhere a random hail of bullets strikes you.

Well they could have the game check if you can take off after you crash land, and if not, animate an enemy plane straffing you while your on the ground, after sitting still for a couple seconds. Also, if there was a way to have the "enemy plane" visible to only the one shot down, so as to not confuse the pilots in the air. This way the person who shot the plane down would know he's not comming back, and the one who was shot down has a reasonable reason to explode.

[thundermuffin]

Originally Posted by Roboslob

Well they could have the game check if you can take off after you crash land, and if not, animate an enemy plane straffing you while your on the ground, after sitting still for a couple seconds. Also, if there was a way to have the "enemy plane" visible to only the one shot down, so as to not confuse the pilots in the air. This way the person who shot the plane down would know he's not comming back, and the one who was shot down has a reasonable reason to explode.

I really don't like any of these suggestions. To me it would be WAY more exciting if it didn't explode. What's cooler: a car crash the is shattering and has a million pieces or the cheesy Hollywood explosion as soon as the cars touch each other? This game is a sim and a plane should not explode if it TOUCHES the ground. It's even worse when you crash into water: it shows that far off view and the plane just looks juxtaposed onto the water, it doesn't look IN the water... I would much rather they just keep it in the pilot's seat and let you see the water splash around you... I don't like the lack of crash-landings AT ALL!

[Roboslob]

What I sugested is a hybrid shatter and explode, first you crash, then explode. The explosion is mainly for multiplayer. When playing online you're going to want to know if you shot someone down, or did he land. Which is easier to see as you zip by:
A) a damaged air plane tumbling along (fire would help visibilty)
B) an explosion

[Mr Greezy]

I don't think these "hollywood explosions" are a bad idea. I played the PC games relentlessly. I actually like the explosions. I would, however, like to find a mix of them and some belly landings or rough landings. If that's not possible, I was always less interesting in landing and more interesting in downing other aircraft. I'd say that should be the focus.

But, if I had my druthers, the ability to belly land or have a rough landing for the SIM aspect of the game would be GREAT.

[H Lecter]

Originally Posted by Mr Greezy

I don't think these "hollywood explosions" are a bad idea. I played the PC games relentlessly. I actually like the explosions. I would, however, like to find a mix of them and some belly landings or rough landings. If that's not possible, I was always less interesting in landing and more interesting in downing other aircraft. I'd say that should be the focus.

But, if I had my druthers, the ability to belly land or have a rough landing for the SIM aspect of the game would be GREAT.

I crash landed in sim mode in the first mission. Broke my landing gear off and did not explode.

[P-51]

Originally Posted by H Lecter

I crash landed in sim mode in the first mission. Broke my landing gear off and did not explode.

Belly land it with no gear! see what happens