zoom on attack helo gunner

kf_reaper · Post by **kf_reaper** » 2007-08-10 05:58

after an game wan i was the gunner for somone i felt like i was missing somthing, it was the zooming sight that most attack helos have for there gunner.

it would let the helo fly higher and hit targets from any effected range and to see inf on the ground alot better

VipersGhost · Post by **VipersGhost** » 2007-08-10 05:59

Dude...hit "C" when you are the gunner...it'll zoom in for the MG. I don't think the TV guided rockets have the zoom though

kf_reaper · Post by **kf_reaper** » 2007-08-10 07:06

ok i went in and hit the C key but only 1 level of zoom. that zoom level was all right but it does not reach out there it should realy have the same zoom options at the tank and apc

hears any link that show the zoom
Warning this is realy

http://my.break.com/media/view.aspx?ContentID=310145

lonelyjew · Post by **lonelyjew** » 2007-08-10 07:23

It would really suck to be against an attack chopper, not even knowing you're being targeted. As far as the suggestion goes, they could add more zoom but it would probably be useless. Unlike in real life the in game aim doesn't have a stabilizer and with choppers as fast and jerky as they are you can bet your *** that a shot at huge zoom would probably be next to impossible even if the pilot was trying to hover.

PlatinumA1 · Post by **PlatinumA1** » 2007-08-10 08:23

DAYUMMMMMMMM u hear that range.. "900 m" you would have base rapers from on the otherside of the map lmao

3===SPECTER===3 · Post by **3===SPECTER===3** » 2007-08-10 16:15

lonelyjew wrote:... Unlike in real life the in game aim doesn't have a stabilizer and with choppers as fast and jerky as they are you can bet your *** that a shot at huge zoom would probably be next to impossible even if the pilot was trying to hover.

I hate when Chopper pilots just keep flying on their strafing run for kills. As a gunner i would love another zoom level. and Lonelyjew, It wouldn't be jerly to shoot when the helo is hovering.

VipersGhost · Post by **VipersGhost** » 2007-08-10 16:47

I'm pretty sure it'd be real jerky man...look at the tank's zoom. If it barely moves you are screwed when zoomed twice. I would like to see this present as well but it needs stabilization before it can be worth it. Tanks sit at 1000 meters out and pound targets....right now the helicopters arent all that devestating.

Post by **77SiCaRiO77** » 2007-08-10 18:55

agree , if tanks have 2 levels of zoom , why not the choppers ? arent they designed to kill tanks?

KP · Post by KP » 2007-08-10 19:55

Agree with more zoom, even if it would be more difficult to aim.

Crusader09 · Post by **Crusader09** » 2007-08-10 20:23

I think that super zoom that tanks have being placed on a chopper would have that jerking issue seeing as you are not in a stationary platform unless the pilot is very good. Although higher level of zoom I feel is needed, it would be a pain just trying to keep your sights on a target at a good distance.

arent they designed to kill tanks?

I think that depends on how they are outfitted for their mission. Please correct if incorrect.

Rangu · Post by **Rangu** » 2007-08-10 21:25

I think its ok as it is, but the first level of zoom, should be less zoomed, and ofcourse balanced it to the next zoom-level. Or did you devs make like IRL?

101 bassdrive · Post by **101 bassdrive** » 2007-08-11 00:08

getting a second zoom level would force helopilots to rethink. stay out of bounds, hover steady and let the gunner do his thing. the tv missile view could would need the zoom aswell though.
Id sure like that.
atm unfortunatly most pilots just ego strafe with their rockets.
notice the massive splash damage the gun has, would also be sweet to have ingame.

arjan · Post by **arjan** » 2007-08-11 08:57

101 bassdrive wrote:getting a second zoom level would force helopilots to rethink. stay out of bounds, hover steady and let the gunner do his thing. the tv missile view could would need the zoom aswell though.
Id sure like that.
atm unfortunatly most pilots just ego strafe with their rockets.
notice the massive splash damage the gun has, would also be sweet to have ingame.

I fully igree when you get more zoom that pilots dont be such ego anymore,and i think pilots would be more training hovering and be better pilots after a while, becouse its important that you can hover almost still in the air,* i think *

arjan · Post by **arjan** » 2007-08-11 08:58

good suggestion kf_reaper

arjan · Post by **arjan** » 2007-08-11 08:58

lol

get more zooom !

ZaZZo · Post by **ZaZZo** » 2007-08-11 10:12

Tripple post?

tekkyy · Post by **tekkyy** » 2007-08-11 10:29

I worried

if heli gunner should get the zoom because tanks do

then so should the zoom and range of infantry and mounted H-AT and AA

and then eventually PR becomes all stand-off attacks

nedlands1 · Post by **nedlands1** » 2007-08-11 13:38

More zoom is absolutely pointless since even with the currently zoom levels along with a pilot with a steady hand your view is really jerky. Having a second level of zoom will just be like being in the gunner position of a tank along with a driver, driving over sand dunes and trying to shoot while double zoomed. For hitting targets at long range with TV missiles the best strategy is to get your SL to get attack markers on the enemy tanks for you to use as an indicator of the target's position. You line your missile up with the attack indicator and fire away, making small adjustments when your missile is close enough to see the target. Alternately, as the SL, you can get the commander to give you attack markers on targets for you to "pageup".

Post by **77SiCaRiO77** » 2007-08-11 18:01

we dont need tv guided missils anymore , they are not in moderns choppers .

Waaah_Wah · Post by **Waaah_Wah** » 2007-08-11 21:47

I would like to see zoom for both pilot and gunner so the pilot coild aim hydras propperly at long range.