It's been a while since the previous topic about the repo update, since then you guys have voiced your opinion about the change.
We have heard your voice and decided to tweak the repo update slightly.
So first of all the update will happen Soontm (hopefully this week). Second of all we are sticking to the strategy of providing a transition period so you guys can change you loadouts.
So let's get down to business and see what's changing.
We decided to keep RHS as a whole. Since apparently a lot of you guys really like the uniforms & weapons it gives.
Furthermore we are also not fully implementing CUP and instead going for our very own selection of CUP parts.
I wont hold you from the list any longer, here are the changes we plan to do with the repo:
Over the last while we have noticed a trend on the public servers of piloting getting steadily worse. One way pilots, constantly crashing pilots, pilots abandoning aircraft, pilots unable to land to list but a few of the issues.
These rules changes will not affect competent pilots.
Pilots are in charge of their aircraft they should make all efforts to keep the aircraft airworthy.
If aircraft are damaged they need to be fixed, not destroyed. If this means getting a repair specialist to travel to fix the aircraft so be it.
Flying in a manner conducive to having you aircraft destroyed will result in discipline.
These rules will be enforced and pilots will be expected to abide by them.
The respawn time on Aircraft will be increased to encourage better flying.
They will be coming into effect on 01.04.16
Pilots seen to be breaking the rules will be asked to leave the pilots slot in which case they should return the aircraft to spawn and switch roles. If they refuse they will be kicked and if we see repeat offenders we will be forced to ban.
Examples of Poor Piloting:
Misuse of aircraft: CAS with the AA jet, practising, showboating and wasting resources. Landing too close, or flying over, the AO. It shows the pilot is not aware of the situation around him and if it results in the lost of aircraft or team mates will considered destroying assets or teamkilling. Abandoning aircraft in the field, this is all to prevalent and steps will be taken to weed out pilots who do this. Making no effort to repair damaged aircraft. Allowing your door gunners to teamkill. It's the pilot's responsibility to lock turrets. Teamkills will be attributed to the Pilots. Pilots should make a reasonable attempt to land if damaged. For example engine failure or tail rotor loss are not unrecoverable. If you don't know what autorotation is you simply should not be flying a helicopter. Not repairing aircraft in the field. If your aircraft is repairable then it must be repaired.
While these are not technically new rules they will be enforced much more actively, and it is the pilots responsibility to make sure you are able to fly within the rules.
For any possible scenarios not mentioned here or indeed any questions about the rule change please feel free to add a comment.
Thanks to everyone for joining! The mission was excellent, with raving reviews. Apologizes for the late start due to server troubles, but I guess that's expected from an EU3 game night
Kieran and I are planning on doing another one, this time with the new and improved AI, under different circumstances (nighttime patrols? )
