Take-off vs Immediate Takeoff?

[Bad Whippet]

What is the key game difference in using these two options? Is there a score bonus or penalty for using immediate takeoff, or is it literally a micro-pause time difference? I keep sending planes off with 'immediate takeoff' just to have them gone, but I might be opting for the worst option.

[bigfatsimulations]

IMMEDIATE TAKEOFF:

Zero delay occurs, if the aircraft is stopped short of the runway;
25% faster acceleration on takeoff roll;
A 0.5% increase in player efficiency.

The effects of an immediate takeoff are very slight, as in real life. I could bump this up if people like, but I don't want it too easy. In hindsight, I dislike that I'm rewarding players for using the feature. Perhaps there should be a penalty for inconveniencing the pilots, as it is hard work to perform an "immediate takeoff".

[Bad Whippet]

Similar to ATC3, there maybe could be a 'stress' meter that inches up each time we cause a problem (not enough separation, delays, those death-defying landings of multiple aircraft nose-to-tail and over-use of 'immediate take-off' and even switching runways).

I will of course sulk when that stress meter declares GAME OVER, but still...

Thank you for the explanation. So, unless changed in the future, Immediate Take-off has a slight advantage (for now).

[bigfatsimulations]

Thanks for the suggestion. You know, I haven't even tried ATC3. I might do. Hopefully I'll have some screenshots of the 3D game up shortly.

[TinPusherteen1998]

Can't wait for all the AM series to be on Steam!!! COME ON bigfatsimulations!!!!!! And come on peeps, get them GreenLighted!

[bigfatsimulations]

Thanks!

[Sleepy205]

Originally posted by BadWhippet:

Similar to ATC3, there maybe could be a 'stress' meter that inches up each time we cause a problem (not enough separation, delays, those death-defying landings of multiple aircraft nose-to-tail and over-use of 'immediate take-off' and even switching runways).

I will of course sulk when that stress meter declares GAME OVER, but still...

Thank you for the explanation. So, unless changed in the future, Immediate Take-off has a slight advantage (for now).

Some clarification here.

ATC3 does NOT penalize you in the form of stress gauge for not maintaing proper separation or head on. Those two are automatic Game Over should it ever happened.

Stress gauge on ATC3 is only there to penalize tailwind take off, unjustified go-around, and delay, either letting the plane wait too long or arrival dealy of 15 minuts or longer.

I do agree the idea to implement a penalty for the use of immediate take off, so that player does not use it on regular basis.

[bigfatsimulations]

Yes, agreed. I've added that to the list for the next update. Adding Dubai next!