Proximity Radar

[satori]

Does anyone use the Proximity Radar on the Sunderer?

Does the functionality differ from that of the Scout Radar available on the Flash?

Do the enemies show up on the radar with an icon other than the standard red dot?



Thanks

[bpostal]

I don't use the prox radar on the AMS but from the wording I believe that the flash radar only shows enemies on the owner's minimap.
My guess is they're still a standard red dot.

[Pyldrvr]

I don't use the prox radar on the AMS but from the wording I believe that the flash radar only shows enemies on the owner's minimap.
My guess is they're still a standard red dot.

flash radar shows up on everyone around it's mini map whether you are riding the flash or it is just sitting there.
Lightning radar only shows up for the driver, I "think" only when you are in it.
I'm not sure about the sunderer or the mossie's radar as I haven't experimented with them much yet.

[satori]

flash radar shows up on everyone around it's mini map whether you are riding the flash or it is just sitting there.
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Do you know if this works for squad/platoon members only or for everyone?

Thanks!

[bpostal]

flash radar shows up on everyone around it's mini map whether you are riding the flash or it is just sitting there....

Ah, excellent!

[Pyldrvr]

Do you know if this works for squad/platoon members only or for everyone?

Thanks!

Everyone.
It is one of the most powerful yet underused tools in the game in my opinion. I have mine fully maxed out to 100m. That is a long ways.

You don't show up on it when you are stealthed, but when you unstealth you show up. It only works if you are also within the 100m(or whatever you have it certed out to) though.

Same with the infiltrator darts. You have to be within the active radius of it, to see the enemies within that same radius. Darts are also seen by everyone, and not just the infiltrator.

[Sifer2]

The description actually says that the Proximity radars on all vehicles only work for the people inside it. With the exception of the Flash's version which is Scout radar, it has double the range and works for everyone. In other words you should never be ignoring all those parked enemy Flash just sitting around lol.

[bpostal]

...you should never be ignoring all those parked enemy Flash just sitting around lol.

This is a PSA and call to action from General Principles!
Blow that shit up!

[Neurotoxin]

Yeah, ESF radar also broadcasts to allies.

[almalino]

Scout radar broadcasts to friendlies BUT broadcast radius is small. If you 100 meters away from the radar you will see nothing on your minimap.

[HiroshiChugi]

It's an invaluable tool if you are an infiltrator going solo on the continent. it helps you tell if someone is coming up behind you and such.



Edit: Grammar.

[Sledgecrushr]

I think with scalable mini maps all the scout radar systems will be used more frequently.

[HiroshiChugi]

I think with scalable mini maps all the scout radar systems will be used more frequently.

Well that would make sense, IMHO.

[Calisai]

The scout radars are for everyone, Proximity radar is for occupants only.

That said, prox radar for a sundy is kinda limited by this. Good for getting to places (and seeing those pesky heavies while getting there) or while running as a gun-variant, rearm silo, etc... but while a stationary AMS, not extremely useful.

[Assist]

flash radar shows up on everyone around it's mini map whether you are riding the flash or it is just sitting there.
Lightning radar only shows up for the driver, I "think" only when you are in it.
I'm not sure about the sunderer or the mossie's radar as I haven't experimented with them much yet.

Yep, that's correct

Flash Radar sucks because it's so good I have to use it rather than the turbo boost :(

[Silent Thunder]

Yep, that's correct

Flash Radar sucks because it's so good I have to use it rather than the turbo boost :(

Eh, if that Turbo is still the way it was during beta, perhaps it's safer you don't have it. That thing was more dangerous to the user than useful really. :rofl:

[Sahbahkah]

Just curious if the prox radar in the prowler works for spotting soldiers as well as vehicles? When testing it in the training area I cant seem to pick up the soldiers, Is this a bug in the training area or are enemy troops of the radar?

[Saintlycow]

Yep, that's correct

Flash Radar sucks because it's so good I have to use it rather than the turbo boost :(


GU4 mucked it up. Radar is super useful, Turbo is hella fun, and the cloak m40 combo is super effective at trolling. And they all fit in the same slot. Argg :mad:

[phungus]

I have it on my mossy. It's really good actually. With fully certed stealth and your average pilots aprehension to use A2Am, I find it's more then worth it.

[Sahbahkah]

yeah but does it pick up troops in the area or just vehicles?

[GrandBastard]

yeah but does it pick up troops in the area or just vehicles?

I would assume it picks up moving troops.