Reaver/Mosquito size differences - Page 2

Raymac · 2011-11-13, 02:30 PM

Originally Posted by Mirror

Would it not have less armour as it will probably hit harder like the rest of the NC weapons?

I think the devs mentioned in the recent twitter Q&A that it will have more armor and hit harder, but be slower.

BorisBlade · 2011-11-13, 03:03 PM

the armor cant be too much different, cause honestly, esp with customization, the speed differences wont make that much difference in a real fight. Its not gonna be as dramatic as mossie vs reaver maneuvering from ps1. Kind of like in how the the ps1 prowler may be slower than a mag, but in real combat it doesnt matter 99% of the time.

Having said that, customization could let the slowest custom reaver versus the fastest customized skeeter, be around ps1's reaver vs skeeter. Then it could be interesting. The flight speed doesnt really matter much. Afterburner length for hit and run, and faster manuevering for dogfights, could make a difference tho.

Redshift · 2011-11-13, 03:39 PM

Originally Posted by Mirror

Would it not have less armour as it will probably hit harder like the rest of the NC weapons?

Yea sorry i had it the wrong way round, point still works though i'm sure it's taken into account with the rest of the balancing

Geist · 2011-11-14, 11:58 AM

Certainly does suck for the NC. Not only are you guys going to be the least maneuverable(supposedly), but your going to be a bigger target too? Doesn't help to have a bigger payload if your just going to be shot down by the faster, more maneuverable enemy(which is the key to air battles, can't put much armor on aircraft anyway). I'm going to have fun as a TR Pilot.

Raymac · 2011-11-14, 01:08 PM

Originally Posted by Spectre

Certainly does suck for the NC. Not only are you guys going to be the least maneuverable(supposedly), but your going to be a bigger target too? Doesn't help to have a bigger payload if your just going to be shot down by the faster, more maneuverable enemy(which is the key to air battles, can't put much armor on aircraft anyway). I'm going to have fun as a TR Pilot.

This totally reminds me of Top Gun. "The enemy Migs are smaller, faster, and more manueverable." Well, if this is my chance to live out that fantasy a bit, bring it on. I'm going to enjoy splashing your buddies, and making you bug out and run home to momma you TR fascist.

Redshift · 2011-11-14, 07:12 PM

Originally Posted by Raymac

This totally reminds me of Top Gun. "The enemy Migs are smaller, faster, and more manueverable." Well, if this is my chance to live out that fantasy a bit, bring it on. I'm going to enjoy splashing your buddies, and making you bug out and run home to momma you TR fascist.

You will have to take a shower with val kilmer though...

CutterJohn · 2011-11-14, 08:51 PM

Originally Posted by Redshift

You will have to take a shower with val kilmer though...

1980s val kilmer or 2010 val kilmer?

Xyntech · 2011-11-14, 10:36 PM

Originally Posted by CutterJohn

1980s val kilmer or 2010 val kilmer?

Depends how big the shower is.

MGP · 2011-11-16, 04:09 AM

I still think Reaver is superior to Mosquito. Size and speed doesn't matter that much. You just line up on target, release your payload, hit afterburners and *whooosh!* you're gone.

FastAndFree · 2011-11-16, 04:37 AM

Originally Posted by MGP

I still think Reaver is superior to Mosquito. Size and speed doesn't matter that much. You just line up on target, release your payload, hit afterburners and *whooosh!* you're gone.

For a single attack run, sure. But I am also concerned about getting there not just getting out. You yourself admit that afterburners are important - that is speed. Better base speed likely means better afterburner speed too

And even if all you want to do is strafe ground targets, sooner or later you will have enemy intereceptors (or opportunistic tankbusters) on you

Draep · 2011-11-16, 07:11 AM

The mosquito certainly looks a lot longer, won't that make it a bigger target for anti-aircraft? You guys worry too much.

Fab · 2011-11-16, 08:29 AM

To run ground attacks, I think TR will have the advantage :
Mossy can cover liberators (correct me if I'm wrong but the liberator looks like a bigger reaver)
What can cover Reavers?

Lonehunter · 2011-11-16, 10:43 AM

Since survivability is supposed to be one of NC's strong points I see no problem with a larger bullet catcher. They can take it...

stupid pirates

XPquant · 2011-11-16, 03:27 PM

Can't we just wait till the beta to talk smack/complain?

The idea of slower, heavier armored aircraft being better then faster more maneuverable aircraft in dogfights is just plain silly. In air to air combat light wins for the most part, but relying on out maneuvering your opponent requires a higher degree of skill/experience. Agility in the air is important.

The only thing we can safely assume until we get our hands on the game is, it's paper rock scissors load-outs requiring you to utterly embrace (well if you want to win) each assets particular strengths which is all mitigated by context of the battle. I am confident that the uniqueness of the empires is going to be worth the inevitable balancing pains.

I'm not just saying that because the mossy is going to own the skies.

FastAndFree · 2011-11-16, 03:34 PM

Originally Posted by XPquant

I'm not just saying that because the mossy is going to own the skies.

Nowhere was it said that the Mossy is more agile than the Reaver. Faster yes. That does not necessarily mean a better turn rate.

And then we didn't even bring the Scythe into the picture