DUST Search - Everything is air-droppable at least once. -LAV concerns

Zero Harpuia wrote:

Mobius Wyvern wrote:

Lead Squall wrote:

I rode a five second freefall in an LAV in the turret seat from the top of a very tall building. After said fall, not only was the LAV fine and the occupants were fine, we proceeded to drive around on a short rampage. While I admit the entire experience was quite entertaining, there needs to be some downfall after reaching terminal velocity then going to 0 in an LAV.

Further, while driving an LAV can be quite the challenge, especially on rough terrain, it needs to be able to roll, which I have never seen it do. Yes, it will be a pain in the neck when it rolls and becomes worthless (much the same as when it gets stuck on a hill and can't move) but it will reduce the effectiveness of the LAV on rough terrain (as well it should).

Also, I believe that the drop off of a LAV should not include the top of a building, despite how much fun it is to rain hellfire from the top of a skyscraper.

Realistically, the RDVs should be able to get anywhere on the field that isn't too high for their engines to lift them. That said, driving off the edge of such a spot and surviving the drop seems rather ludicrous.

Seeing as the RDV is a ferry from the orbiting barge, I'd say anything is 'not too high'.

That said, there needs to be serious thought into some of the LAV mechanics... including, but not limited to, what the OP said.


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Mobius Wyvern BetaMax. 1216	Posted - 2012.10.14 06:28:00 - [1] - Quote Lead Squall wrote: I rode a five second freefall in an LAV in the turret seat from the top of a very tall building. After said fall, not only was the LAV fine and the occupants were fine, we proceeded to drive around on a short rampage. While I admit the entire experience was quite entertaining, there needs to be some downfall after reaching terminal velocity then going to 0 in an LAV. Further, while driving an LAV can be quite the challenge, especially on rough terrain, it needs to be able to roll, which I have never seen it do. Yes, it will be a pain in the neck when it rolls and becomes worthless (much the same as when it gets stuck on a hill and can't move) but it will reduce the effectiveness of the LAV on rough terrain (as well it should). Also, I believe that the drop off of a LAV should not include the top of a building, despite how much fun it is to rain hellfire from the top of a skyscraper. Realistically, the RDVs should be able to get anywhere on the field that isn't too high for their engines to lift them. That said, driving off the edge of such a spot and surviving the drop seems rather ludicrous.
Mobius Wyvern BetaMax. 1216	Posted - 2012.10.14 06:52:00 - [2] - Quote Zero Harpuia wrote: Mobius Wyvern wrote: Lead Squall wrote: I rode a five second freefall in an LAV in the turret seat from the top of a very tall building. After said fall, not only was the LAV fine and the occupants were fine, we proceeded to drive around on a short rampage. While I admit the entire experience was quite entertaining, there needs to be some downfall after reaching terminal velocity then going to 0 in an LAV. Further, while driving an LAV can be quite the challenge, especially on rough terrain, it needs to be able to roll, which I have never seen it do. Yes, it will be a pain in the neck when it rolls and becomes worthless (much the same as when it gets stuck on a hill and can't move) but it will reduce the effectiveness of the LAV on rough terrain (as well it should). Also, I believe that the drop off of a LAV should not include the top of a building, despite how much fun it is to rain hellfire from the top of a skyscraper. Realistically, the RDVs should be able to get anywhere on the field that isn't too high for their engines to lift them. That said, driving off the edge of such a spot and surviving the drop seems rather ludicrous. Seeing as the RDV is a ferry from the orbiting barge, I'd say anything is 'not too high'. That said, there needs to be serious thought into some of the LAV mechanics... including, but not limited to, what the OP said. RDVs actually come from the MCC. I know it doesn't look big enough, but the MCCs we have now are just placeholder models since they don't really have a utility at the moment other than for hosting health bars to keep score in Skirmish matches.