Unlimited VTOLS ??

[Bethrezen]

hi all

I'm is there any weapon you can equip to a VTOL that doesn't require it to return to base to re-arm I can understand this with something like missiles or bombs but what about say lazes that don't use ammo as there energy based or is the need to rearm more of a balance thing ?

[silberfuchs]

The other day, my friend and I were playing against a few bots just screwing around. I started sending Cyborg Transports to attack large groups of enemies that were not equipped with any AA weapons. Cyborg Transports have a limitless machinegun. Eventually, my friend cranked out 241 transports and started circling the enemy bases. They were destroyed in seconds with no need to re-arm.

[Zarel]

but what about say lazes that don't use ammo as there energy based

...energy based weapons don't need ammo? o_O Where do they get the energy? Did you just invent a perpetual energy generator? The laws of physics say that's impossible...

[Avestron]

but what about say lazes that don't use ammo as there energy based

...energy based weapons don't need ammo? o_O Where do they get the energy? Did you just invent a perpetual energy generator? The laws of physics say that's impossible...

I think the engine of the unit is what he is refering to.

[Zarel]

I think the engine of the unit is what he is refering to.

The engine is a finite power source. o_O

If a fluff explanation is necessary: The engine only takes a small amount of power, so even though you don't have enough power for another laser shot, you have enough power to fly the VTOL for the rest of the game.

[Zero-Omega]

If VTOL Lasers had unlimited ammo, they would be a total bitch to kill.

[-Kosh-]

If VTOL Lasers had unlimited ammo, they would be a total bitch to kill.

You can say that again.
It would throw off balance so much it would not be funny.

If the AA guns were 500% stronger and 1000% faster to build then maybe.

[psychopompos]

I think the engine of the unit is what he is refering to.

The engine is a finite power source. o_O

havnt had a droid run out of fuel yet

If VTOL Lasers had unlimited ammo, they would be a total bitch to kill.

You can say that again.
It would throw off balance so much it would not be funny.

If the AA guns were 500% stronger and 1000% faster to build then maybe.

AFAIK the vtol weaps more powerful then their ground based versions too.
maybe nerf them, give them voley fire & a slow recharge.

[Zarel]

The engine is a finite power source. o_O

havnt had a droid run out of fuel yet

You forgot to read the second half of my post.