Oh my god, am I getting an erratic needle fixation? How sad is that. I quite agree with you Fruitbat 100% - reaching the correct operational heights is important and should be addressed. But that is something that will be corrected as it is historically verifiable - there is no argument.
This post was specifically about the fact that the erratic instrument needles were removed because some people simply did not like them whether they were an accurate depiction or not. This is quite an interesting discussion rather than whining as sadly there does not seem to be any cockpit film or any concrete accounts by contempory pilots that can shed light on which is more correct. Also, as has been said, planes from that era still flying probably have later, more accurate instruments to meet current regulations.
Unless such things can be switched in the game to suite personal taste then some people will always feel unhappy with the outcome.
I just happen to be in the 'keep the wobbly needles' camp because I think they look to be more realistic based on my experience of mechanical instruments.
But there is another reason to want them which was mentioned in another post and that is that they make the game come alive. They help to reinforce the impression that you are in a stressful combat situation in a high octane WWII fighter rather than a leisurely trip over the South Downs in a Cessna. Now I'll shut up and get on with my life and far more important things like getting shot down by you with the DDs.
04-16-2011, 06:17 PM
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