Hover mode on helicopters

[yogurt]

Putting hover mode on helicopters would make landing and taking of a hell of a lot easier. Not completely asking for it but I thought it could be a cool mechanic.

[Bardware]

If you can't land one properly you suck at the game

[stone]

Originally posted by Hella Larry:

If you can't land one properly you suck at the game

Says the one who explodes upon takeoff

[Bread Boat]

Would this function be exclusive to pilot? Because I'm pretty sure someone else suggested a hover mode, (which I'm assuming would be like ArmA's auto-hover?) but it was bad since it would mean players could hover with a Hind and be a stand-still godly turret with the HMG.

So in order to avoid this, the auto-hover can only be enabled with a pilot in the seat. It will automatically be set on disabled once you get back in the pilot seat after you left it, just so people can't spam it to stay in the air with a Hind. But overall, yes, this needs to be here to make helicopters better.

[yogurt]

Originally posted by FilthyMemes:

Would this function be exclusive to pilot? Because I'm pretty sure someone else suggested a hover mode, (which I'm assuming would be like ArmA's auto-hover?) but it was bad since it would mean players could hover with a Hind and be a stand-still godly turret with the HMG.

So in order to avoid this, the auto-hover can only be enabled with a pilot in the seat. It will automatically be set on disabled once you get back in the pilot seat after you left it, just so people can't spam it to stay in the air with a Hind. But overall, yes, this needs to be here to make helicopters better.

I completly agree

[sclip]

Looks like a good idea, but you can already "hover" by repeatedly tapping W to stay between 45-48kph.

[Potatoes4Lyfe]

Originally posted by FilthyMemes:

Would this function be exclusive to pilot? Because I'm pretty sure someone else suggested a hover mode, (which I'm assuming would be like ArmA's auto-hover?) but it was bad since it would mean players could hover with a Hind and be a stand-still godly turret with the HMG.

So in order to avoid this, the auto-hover can only be enabled with a pilot in the seat. It will automatically be set on disabled once you get back in the pilot seat after you left it, just so people can't spam it to stay in the air with a Hind. But overall, yes, this needs to be here to make helicopters better.

Basically what he said

I remember that thread, no idea what the original poster was thinking, that would've been so OP if it was added.

But autohover like arma? Sure

Originally posted by OtatoJoe:

Originally posted by Hella Larry:

If you can't land one properly you suck at the game

Says the one who explodes upon takeoff

Um how would you know? I doubt you've seen him ingame.

And everyone has exploded at least once, I know I have quite a bit, but if I am actually trying to land and take off properly and I am actually SLIGHTLY careful, I'll be fine.

[orion♪]

Originally posted by Potatoes4Lyfe:

Originally posted by FilthyMemes:

Would this function be exclusive to pilot? Because I'm pretty sure someone else suggested a hover mode, (which I'm assuming would be like ArmA's auto-hover?) but it was bad since it would mean players could hover with a Hind and be a stand-still godly turret with the HMG.

So in order to avoid this, the auto-hover can only be enabled with a pilot in the seat. It will automatically be set on disabled once you get back in the pilot seat after you left it, just so people can't spam it to stay in the air with a Hind. But overall, yes, this needs to be here to make helicopters better.

Basically what he said

I remember that thread, no idea what the original poster was thinking, that would've been so OP if it was added.

But autohover like arma? Sure

Originally posted by OtatoJoe:

Says the one who explodes upon takeoff

Um how would you know? I doubt you've seen him ingame.

And everyone has exploded at least once, I know I have quite a bit, but if I am actually trying to land and take off properly and I am actually SLIGHTLY careful, I'll be fine.

A street lamp exploded my Hind.


Another thing--hover mode would make it easier for landings and quick insertions. I hate having to land the heli fully while being shot at from all directions, just to get my clan out. A hover would make it a hella lot easier to gtfo in tight situations.

[ItzRaiden]

Originally posted by Telephone:

Putting hover mode on helicopters would make landing and taking of a hell of a lot easier. Not completely asking for it but I thought it could be a cool mechanic.

you kinda can, but you start to land and its not that great just trying to hover without having control or you having to fight the derection the heli wants to go

[Lilithvia]

I once blew up a heli by entering it...
Not my finest moment.

[ItzRaiden]

Originally posted by Skyewww:

I once blew up a heli by entering it...
Not my finest moment.

how can you...oh I see now, rest in pieces bro

[Jeesus]

Originally posted by Telephone:

Putting hover mode on helicopters would make landing and taking of a hell of a lot easier. Not completely asking for it but I thought it could be a cool mechanic.

It's already very easy to take off and land, at least after a bit of practice. I feel like this would be unnecessary, and could take some of the fun and challenge out of flying helis.

[orion♪]

Originally posted by Jeesus:

Originally posted by Telephone:

Putting hover mode on helicopters would make landing and taking of a hell of a lot easier. Not completely asking for it but I thought it could be a cool mechanic.

It's already very easy to take off and land, at least after a bit of practice. I feel like this would be unnecessary, and could take some of the fun and challenge out of flying helis.

Taking off is easy--but I want easier ways for quick insertions.

[Maxpowerammo]

Originally posted by ✯Orion✯:

Originally posted by Jeesus:

It's already very easy to take off and land, at least after a bit of practice. I feel like this would be unnecessary, and could take some of the fun and challenge out of flying helis.

Taking off is easy--but I want easier ways for quick insertions.

Equip your team each with a splint and have them jump out with full strength skill. You can fall for about a minute and only take 12% dmg.

[Jeesus]

Originally posted by ✯Orion✯:

Originally posted by Jeesus:

It's already very easy to take off and land, at least after a bit of practice. I feel like this would be unnecessary, and could take some of the fun and challenge out of flying helis.

Taking off is easy--but I want easier ways for quick insertions.

Just have your team-mates jump out midair with umbrellas.

[ItzRaiden]

Originally posted by ✯Orion✯:

Originally posted by Jeesus:

It's already very easy to take off and land, at least after a bit of practice. I feel like this would be unnecessary, and could take some of the fun and challenge out of flying helis.

Taking off is easy--but I want easier ways for quick insertions.

I can do that easily with the Hind, just have your mouse sencitivity high af. That should help if your the piolet, good luck Orion :)