Qualifier on the first statement: Fully upgraded mini-pods are much more powerful than you think. Still nothing compared to a Lancer AT or Tank Killer AT rocket, but the point remains.
Furthermore, due to their sheer speed, and the fact that only AA weapons can fire on them, air units are already a major tactical asset. Usually, a airstrike by a significant number of VTOLs can really soften up an enemy's defenses, assuming they are incompetent enough not to cover their defenses with plenty of AA, and even then, missile/rocket-armed VTOLs will usually get their attacks off before they are destroyed.
Conclusion:
Unless helicopters were slow, and could only carry machineguns up to HMG, they would break many of the strategies, even with limits on numbers, as games would become a rush to see who can get helicopters first. Every. Single. Game. And frankly, that wouldn't be much fun. Actually, likely unless they could only carry basic machineguns they would break all present strategies. And really, which would you rather use: a wing of VTOLs with Lancers/Tank Killers/Scourge Missiles, or some choppers with MGs?
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"There is no greater Void than the one between your ears." - Void Ray, StarCraft 2.
Especially the Void between the ears of people who think that No VTOL is a good idea, and won't lead to arty wars. I've won one, and I have to say: I hated it.
cant mod the game,no model or animation or i wouldnt qq about it here >_>.
Aww cmon,you know it would be fun to have little buggers buzzing around and shooting rockets ^_^ give it a chance.
"No, you don't want to buy this Sh[beep]t from me. It shoots sideways, it was built by retard zombies in some f[beep]king outreach program." HL:G
Find someone who can model& animate, and learn to code, like I am. I would be happy to try your mod and give honest feedback to you.
"There is no greater Void than the one between your ears." - Void Ray, StarCraft 2.
Especially the Void between the ears of people who think that No VTOL is a good idea, and won't lead to arty wars. I've won one, and I have to say: I hated it.
...didn't consider that. But I think he was referring to a "Helicopter" VTOL propulsion that didn't land. Oh, and a key vulnerability of VTOLs is their vulnerability to anti-ground weapons when landed, as well as their low HP when compared to ground units. Also, they are expensive compared to ground units.
"There is no greater Void than the one between your ears." - Void Ray, StarCraft 2.
Especially the Void between the ears of people who think that No VTOL is a good idea, and won't lead to arty wars. I've won one, and I have to say: I hated it.
Assault is right but its possible to make it land to recharge weapons or.. we can even add fuel so it cant be used 24h a day.I was basically thinking of using them for base defense.
And i do need model to make this work cause its basically about looks,about the chopper it self,not the weapons.With out the model i dont have a need for a mod.
"No, you don't want to buy this Sh[beep]t from me. It shoots sideways, it was built by retard zombies in some f[beep]king outreach program." HL:G
Tenoh wrote:Assault is right but its possible to make it land to recharge weapons or.. we can even add fuel so it cant be used 24h a day.I was basically thinking of using them for base defense.
Bug with any bomb is painful to look at. And Retaliation-Assault Gun looks really cool. Plus, you can set VTOLs to circle, making them very effective for defense.
"There is no greater Void than the one between your ears." - Void Ray, StarCraft 2.
Especially the Void between the ears of people who think that No VTOL is a good idea, and won't lead to arty wars. I've won one, and I have to say: I hated it.
Assault Gunner wrote:Bug with any bomb is painful to look at. And Retaliation-Assault Gun looks really cool. Plus, you can set VTOLs to circle, making them very effective for defense.
Currently, it's easier (and more effective) to set them to patrol.
Assault Gunner wrote:Bug with any bomb is painful to look at. And Retaliation-Assault Gun looks really cool. Plus, you can set VTOLs to circle, making them very effective for defense.
I just remembered. They look like ants, they can carry 60x their weight. xD
Only combinations with NEXUS and Super Heavy bodies can look impressive, with some exepcions.
And I just tried Dragon 2xPlasmite bomb on patrol.
Like real dragons are defending your base!
Zarel wrote:
Currently, it's easier (and more effective) to set them to patrol.
That's what I meant by "Set VTOLs to circle"
"There is no greater Void than the one between your ears." - Void Ray, StarCraft 2.
Especially the Void between the ears of people who think that No VTOL is a good idea, and won't lead to arty wars. I've won one, and I have to say: I hated it.
