Suggestions for the Future of Air Command

Strider · #1 May 5th, 2001, 02:43 AM

I have 3 things in mind

1. Agree that weather should have effect on planes...maybe pilots take it on themselves to ask for course change, or some such.

2. Apply more specific speeds to each type of plane...Cessna/Piper/Cheokee type single props (50 - 140 mph) compared to 150+ for heavies...and whatever Lears and Cessna jets have.

3. When changeing altitude, the "foward" movement maybe should be reduced some percentage/factor.

Just some thoughts...

Drunkard · #2 May 5th, 2001, 03:27 AM

When Joe implements these features, and we all "know" he will, he needs to make sure he adds the ability to turn them on and off at will. Some of these ideas may be great in theory, but not in actual execution. Not that Joe can't make a great game or anything (AC3 RULES!), but I like to be able to make decisions regarding what type of game I want to play. A simple option window with check boxes, or radio buttons, or *be creative* would do nicely.
And, this is off topic but, has anyone played ATC Simulator by Aerosoft? I would like to think that AC3 is much better, but I have no way of knowing because there is no demo at their website (or it's hidden really well). And I can't see myself spending 60 dollars (that can buy a decent quantity of alcohol) on something I can't play first.

Gabriel · #3 May 5th, 2001, 03:49 AM

I agree that these options should be "optional". It only makes for a better game, since you can make the game personalized to how you want to play. I never have the doppler effects on, nor the grid sweep. I just wish we could hear from Joe and Shrapnel (with regards to the manual) just so that I would know that they are actually reading our opinions and concerns.

Drunkard · #4 May 5th, 2001, 09:22 PM

Well, even if NO ONE IS LISTENING, we at least have some place to vent our frustrations. Sigh ...

Richard · #5 May 5th, 2001, 09:59 PM

Well I don't know what Joe plans with the future of the game since it his game. One thing to keep in mind is this game is done specifically to be a fun ATC sim that sets it apart from more hard core efforts.

Strider · #6 May 6th, 2001, 12:59 AM

Yep, I agree on makeing anything as options...

I accept/like

this ATC type as being fun over a hard-core type...anyone ever taken the ATC test? Fun is much better

jagyoung · #7 May 6th, 2001, 03:25 PM

Speaking of the ATC testing...

only two words...

Bartlesville Bloodbath

(just think kobiashi maru)