Minor vtol rebalance v03

[Lancefighter]

So uh, a bit back, i decided to take it on myself to create a mod where vtols werent all 700 speed, and where vtols could shoot other vtols with weapons specifically designed for anti-vtol use. Thus, the vtol rebalance was born.

Of course, there are a few problems: specifically, medium body vtols.. uh.. go the fastest. Sure, this gives them a niche, but its so much faster than heavy or small body vtols that its hard to balance properly.

Well anyway, I tried. (details here: viewtopic.php?f=5&t=5970). I had to change a few things around, (vtols rearm faster per weight, if my playtesting is accurate).
The vtol Antiair lancer was born, and the vtol flak gun was created. These weapons are only mounted on vtols, and are generally light enough to be used by any vtol class with good speed. This makes them ideal 'interceptors', which is their plan. In my limited playtests, they seem to preform well..

ive also changed around most vtols (aside from them all being heavier), so they mostly have increased ammunition counters. missile vtols are generally heavier, and more durable; they are meant in a close air support role. And uh, I never really used cannons, machineguns, or most other weapons on vtols, so they generally just got increased ammo counts, nothing special. (mg-bug-vtol is a great scout, but uh, other than that.. never really used them)

I think its mostly ready for release, hence the move to showcase. Ill try to support it if things come around that need supporting, and might even change a few things if people want it. Right! enough talk,..

vtol_rebalancev03.wz

[Roux Le Corps]

i cant download the file (the parents are being odd) but i have to know, how does it work with patrolling dogfights? will they rearm and return or stay on pad like they do?

[Lancefighter]

uh, vtols on patrol will stay on patrol until you tell them not to for me? i havent had a problem with vtols not returning to patrol by themself.. you are using alt click right? :\

[Wibble199]

I think the VTOL AA weapons are good but im not very keen on the speed adjustment.
Other than that the air weapons work really well, I like
Do you think you could make a version with AA weapons but without speed change?

Thanks,
Wibble199

[Lancefighter]

I think the VTOL AA weapons are good but im not very keen on the speed adjustment.
Other than that the air weapons work really well, I like
Do you think you could make a version with AA weapons but without speed change?

Thanks,
Wibble199

sure, check the last version (v02 i believe had nothing but the aa guns.. they are slightly heavy though (1500 i believe.. still light enough to be 700speed early). I.. think all the weapons maintained their early stats, that is, more or less cut and paste of their normal self

[Wibble199]

sure, check the last version (v02 i believe had nothing but the aa guns...

Oh, sorry, should have checked

[Roux Le Corps]

uh, vtols on patrol will stay on patrol until you tell them not to for me? i havent had a problem with vtols not returning to patrol by themself.. you are using alt click right? :\

must be a glitch in my install then ^_^ never mind my ramblings ^_^

[Lancefighter]

never did mind :p