Night flying is going to be interesting....

[LegioX]

One thing i been thinking about. In other games ala: ww2ol, when it turned night, most of the flyboys either took a break, or went ground until the sun came back up. Wonder if there will be any special items you can use (nightvision, etc....) to use while flying. B/c from looking at the pics, night is going to be well....DARK

[Stardouser]

Good topic. Will there be IR or anything for pilots I wonder? In fact have we heard whether there will be any kind of NVG at all?

[Hyiero]

yes NV has been confirmed by Matt during his GDC gameplay walkthrough.

Thou he didn't say if it was going be infantry only or if you could activate while flying

[cBselfmonkey]

I'm pretty sure that night vision for aircraft was confirmed. Like, 99% sure I heard it was somewhere.

[LegioX]

Originally Posted by Stardouser

Good topic. Will there be IR or anything for pilots I wonder? In fact have we heard whether there will be any kind of NVG at all?

I can see major ground ops being orchestrated during the night time. Will be very hard for Air-to-ground pilots to pick out targets.

[SpcFarlen]

Im kind of opposed to night vision unless it has a limited range. I plan on doing most of my operations at night since it is a good cover. Also if it isnt easily acquired, can lead to a clear advantage over veteran pilots and newer pilots.

Its a cool idea though.

[Stardouser]

Originally Posted by LegioX

I can see major ground ops being orchestrated during the night time. Will be very hard for Air-to-ground pilots to pick out targets.

Actually this brings up another point, will multiple continents be night at separate times? If so, people who want to focus on night attacks for the advantage of darkness can do so.

[cBselfmonkey]

Originally Posted by LegioX

I can see major ground ops being orchestrated during the night time. Will be very hard for Air-to-ground pilots to pick out targets.

Well if its an issue then thats where player communication comes in. Guys on the ground letting them know where the big concentration of enemies are so they can hit that area.

[SpcFarlen]

Originally Posted by Stardouser

Actually this brings up another point, will multiple continents be night at separate times? If so, people who want to focus on night attacks for the advantage of darkness can do so.

I do know that they want to make it so a player can go through a cycle in an average play session. But as far as continents on differnt times... i havent heard.

[RedKnights]

Originally Posted by Stardouser

Actually this brings up another point, will multiple continents be night at separate times? If so, people who want to focus on night attacks for the advantage of darkness can do so.

I think they said something in the stream like the sun will travel over the global map, putting some places in darkness while other conts are light.

More to the subject of the thread i'm sure there will be vehicle night vision, but I but it will take up a slot in your upgrades, which would seem reasonable to me.

[davek]

i think this is a good problem add to the realism and immersion if you have to switch strategies or communicate differently based on whether its night or day

[Envenom]

Planes have running lights like the tanks no? Will they be big huge flashing beacons in the night sky?

[Pepsi]

On that note, I wonder what some kind of stealth options there would be besides the obvious darkness. Something like a cert that masks your plane's heat signature from IR would be cool.

[LegioX]

I'm hoping ground troops can throw out smoke or some sort of flares to mark targets for the air. Maybe laser?

[Toppopia]

Originally Posted by Envenom

Planes have running lights like the tanks no? Will they be big huge flashing beacons in the night sky?

I'm hoping aircraft have the option to equip spot lights to help ground targets engage enemies and disorientate the enemy, or night vision gear. Because imagine being spec ops and running from cover to cover to avoid a big search light combing the area.