Just add a z-level to what is and isn't out of bounds.

Draw distance is a known issue, and will be fixed in a later build (hopefully the next one, but I haven't seen any official confirmation of that).

And even without the fix, Swarm Launchers are a good counter if you can get anywhere within about 100m from the base of the tower.

Thats just one part of the problem. I have fired my SLs on a dropship on top of the tower and a lot of times it would hit the tower 10 feet below of the dropship due to the trajectory of the missiles.

I think it would be better if they just cut the damn towers in half. That would solve draw distance and the issue of the SL missiles actually hitting the dropship and instead of the tower.

Draw distance is an issue at ground level, and would need fixing even if they take the towers out. The problem with Swarm Missiles hitting the tower instead of the target is only a problem if you're firing from, or on, the wrong angle. Mostly this is because you have to get too close before they're drawn in, and would otherwise need a spotter who's closer to the Dropship so you can lock on from further away.

Which is basically a full circle... The closer you are the more likely you hit the tower, the farther you go chances become better of hitting it but also the issue of the dropship being out of LOS. I do agree about the draw distance though, it would fix the LOS issue of the DS being on top of the tower that far. However, the issue of trajectory of the missiles is an issue still. I usually lock on it then aim all the way up high (12'o'clock) and it would still hit the tower.

Fix the draw distance and cut the tower to be 2/3 its size now. As it stands, it is giving way too much incentive for people to perch up there with impunity. It needs more deterrence available from the ground.

Not the part in bold, where teamwork can fix the draw distance getting in the way.

And fixing draw distance ONLY will fix the problem WITHOUT needing the devs to change the tower height.

Also, and more importantly, you CAN hit the dropships from closer in, but you need to get to the right position, of which there are several for each tower, and fire on the right angle (of which there are only a few for each workable close position.

The better option is have a spotter near the tower and using their eyes on the target to get a lock at range, or to just ask someone with a Forge Gun to do the job instead, because their firing trajectory is a little more easily controlled.

While it's often difficult, there isn't a single place on the map where a parked Dropship can hit players at ground level without them being able to fight back with Swarm Launchers - it's just sometimes REALLY difficult if you're doing it alone.

Theres too many IFs in that statement. First of all you need to be in the RIGHT spot in the RIGHT angle to hit the DS while the DS can see you coming toward it and rain volleys at you. Then the other remedy is have another guy spot it for you while you fire at it from a distance?

Thats more trouble than taking out a Sagaris tank... My point of this post is that the setup right now gives way too much advantage for a DS perched on a tower and none of the drawbacks. You have just given a perfect example of how difficult it is to take out a stationary target. At least with tanks, they have high armor/shields and move around while a DS perched is just there letting a map design shield it from damage.

Im all for any ideas that would level the playing field without nerfing anything (map design isnt a nerf).

I'm not arguing that it's balanced and fair with how things work at present, just saying that the draw distance issue is the only real problem here. Fix that and the problem is immediately and completely resolved without need for a map redesign.

Also, one of the best ways is to get to JUST on draw distance (as a Scout this means the DS needs a spotter or you won't be marked, and will only be a couple of pixels at most for someone assuming they happen to be looking your way, lock, turn, walk a few steps and fire up - on an angle AWAY from the tower.

From that position, you can turn back around, repeat, and they won't figure out where YOUR shots are coming from until it's too late.