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"Radar Off" mode 9 years 5 months ago #222404

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I've been thinking... A lot of potential tactics have been nullified courtesy of the radar/map... What if there's a "dark mode" (radar off) version of each game type? It would open the game to a lot of tactics and would definitely give lower-ranked players a better fighting chance provided that they are savvy with tactical thinking.

What are everyone's thoughts on this?
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"Radar Off" mode 9 years 5 months ago #222410

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As long as invisible names get banned. If someone's name is " ' ", AND they're off radar, there's no way I'm gonna see him on a four-inch screen. I need that radar to help me locate reds in a turnfight occasionally, if there are multiple tickers around my plane. It also warns of sneakers nearby.

So no, I don't think this is a very good idea, for now.
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"Radar Off" mode 9 years 5 months ago #222417

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I think it would be fun. A bit more realistic and a lot more difficult. Ideally there would be a separate server for that kind of thing because I can see where some wouldn't want to play without a radar. Like Mac said it would be nearly impossible for anyone playing on a small screen so there would be a need to decide ahead of time whether or not you want to play sans radar.

Can you imagine constantly needing to scan all around for enemies... and even looking to see if it is an enemy or friendly before engaging? That would keep you on your toes for sure! Also would make having a wingman almost mandatory.








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"Radar Off" mode 9 years 5 months ago #222423

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I think that having radar sucks! Heck, very few planes even in WWII had radar.. a rudimentary type for night-fighters I believe. Having radar in WWI planes is ludicrous.. no more though than having modern day aircraft carriers with obvious PHALANX/Sea Whizz systems visible.. lol! :lol: (thank gosh they're not operable!) Well at least we got rid of the WWII tanks!

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"Radar Off" mode 9 years 5 months ago #222425

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Mac wrote: As long as invisible names get banned. If someone's name is " ' ", AND they're off radar, there's no way I'm gonna see him on a four-inch screen. I need that radar to help me locate reds in a turnfight occasionally, if there are multiple tickers around my plane. It also warns of sneakers nearby.

So no, I don't think this is a very good idea, for now.


Ah, I see where you're coming from. I completely forgot DF is also playable on devices smaller than an iPad. Btw, good flying last night during that dogfight match.

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Given Mac's concern, a seperate server is needed for sure.

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That's the magic of video games :P
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Good ideia, i liked it!


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"Radar Off" mode 9 years 4 months ago #223133

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I have Post-It! notes in various sizes. PM me an address and appropriate size and I'll mail you a couple. They'll wipe the radar out for ya. :P
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ParrotHead wrote: I have Post-It! notes in various sizes. PM me an address and appropriate size and I'll mail you a couple. They'll wipe the radar out for ya. :P


Duly noted :p

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