Replacement for Pickup Smoke

ratlover232 · Post by **ratlover232** » 2007-03-11 08:03

I think that the squad leader extract smoke is somewhat useless in it's current state. I feel that it would be used much more frequently and be more useful if the effect was increased in height and coupled with a radio message requsting an airstrike. CAS could pick up on the taller colored smoke collumns and deliver precision air support on location. This would solve two issues, the need for an air strike designator and the useless of the current pickup smoke.

What do you all think aobut this?

PS: The smoke is NOT a lock on for bombs/missles, it is only a visual refrence.

Eddie Baker · Post by **Eddie Baker** » 2007-03-11 08:11

Welcome aboard. It's a decent idea, but it's been suggested before. No problem.

Next time you have a suggestion, just try using the search to see if someone posted it already.

ratlover232 · Post by **ratlover232** » 2007-03-12 05:38

My bad. Can do on the search function.

noir-colombia- · Post by **noir-colombia-** » 2007-03-12 05:46

no prob dude, we are people so cool ...

nice idea by teh way

and welcome

Smitty4212 · Post by **Smitty4212** » 2007-03-12 06:41

Well the only problem I see with it is that all/any targets would now know that they are being actively targeted by CAS. I know if I see a huge green cloud coming out from near me, I'm getting the hell out of there!

The pickup signals are kind of useless as you can just use the minimap, although if the minimap was removed, they would be a lot more useful. Wouldn't mind seeing it be a taller column, though.

causticbeat · Post by **causticbeat** » 2007-03-12 11:31

Smitty4212 wrote:Well the only problem I see with it is that all/any targets would now know that they are being actively targeted by CAS. I know if I see a huge green cloud coming out from near me, I'm getting the hell out of there!

The pickup signals are kind of useless as you can just use the minimap, although if the minimap was removed, they would be a lot more useful. Wouldn't mind seeing it be a taller column, though.

i beleive that eventually the pick up smoke will place an icon on the minimap, but kinks are still beingworked out

General_J0k3r · Post by **General_J0k3r** » 2007-03-12 12:45

yeah that would be great. communication with chopper pilots can be pain in the *** right now if the commander suxxx/is nonexistant.

Post by **Rhino** » 2007-03-12 12:48

we are going to be fixing it up, we didnt have enouth time for v0.5

General_J0k3r · Post by **General_J0k3r** » 2007-03-12 12:51

u rule

saxojon · Post by **saxojon** » 2007-03-12 14:49

Smitty4212 wrote:Well the only problem I see with it is that all/any targets would now know that they are being actively targeted by CAS. I know if I see a huge green cloud coming out from near me, I'm getting the hell out of there!

Well, you could make it visible for team only. I'd go for a 'lock on' kinda thing (having only 1 or 2 bombs on a plane max to even out the advantage of a lock on) where someone could spot a target and send the info to whomever that controls an aircraft. They will then drop a JDAM (or another laser guided bomb) on to the target. Would kick *** with some more teamwork between ground and air units.

The engine prolly doesnt allow it tho...

Wasteland · Post by **Wasteland** » 2007-03-12 15:01

I prefer the idea of an IR designator for airstrikes, and using green smoke to mark friendlies. On Al Basrah if the cobra's eyeing my squad on a roof or capping a flag, I usually pop green smoke on my location. I thought everybody took that to designate friendlies.

Post by **Mongolian_dude** » 2007-03-12 17:12

noir-colombia- wrote:no prob dude, we are people so cool ...

X-TERMINATE, BANHAMMER, X-TERMINATE!!!!!

Anywho....The signal smoke is actualy for pick ups from transports, not a trip to hell from CAS. So if i were you i wouldnt shoot at those smoke plooms when therre are friendlies in the area, there will be a squad wanting a left at the other end, not a 500lbs bomb lol.

...mongol...

Bodybag2224 · Post by **Bodybag2224** » 2007-03-12 23:02

How about a becon light, that shows up on somesort of gps hud on the aircraft. That way it wouldn't be as obvious and still serve a purpose. I also wish that if it is changed to a beacon they would keep a smoke grenade that would be used for extract, you drop it and a blackhawk or more then 2 seat LB, would get a message and a grid reference on their main map. I love extracting people out of hotspots with the blackhawk, and wish that it would be done more.