'Drop bomb' command for bombers

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'Drop bomb' command for bombers

Postby Valki » 30 May 2013, 19:18

Suggestion
I suggest that a command will be added to all bombers command cards that let all the selected bombers immediately drop a bomb (provided the bomb is off cooldown).
This button can also be toggled via a rightclick, this will let the bombers drop a bomb whenever it is off cooldown.

Mechanics
The drop bomb command should work also when the unit is set to 'Hold fire'.

Reasoning
One big thing we often like to do, but can't do, is carpet bombing. Dropping multiple bombs spread over an entire army, instead of having 10 bombers all bomb the same mantis.
Area bombing, possibly area denial
By setting up a patrol route, or just a move order, the 'drop bomb' toggle will let you threaten a large area.
Especially when you tell the bomber to hold fire, you can threaten an area without risking your bombers chasing after enemy units into range of enemy AA.
Micro and skill
Right now, it can be done... but only with crazy micro, but with this change it still requires skill. Press 'drop bomb' too soon or too late, and not a single bomb might hit.
I think this should add a dimension of skill to the game.
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Re: 'Drop bomb' command for bombers

Postby FunkOff » 30 May 2013, 21:05

Lol this is the stupidest idea ive ever head today. With 2-3 second reload time that they have now, one bomber could murder hordes of tech 1 land in one pass, and pgens, and mex, and anything else. Rediculous idea.
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Re: 'Drop bomb' command for bombers

Postby Swkoll » 30 May 2013, 22:26

Funkoff this is a ui change not a balance change.
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Re: 'Drop bomb' command for bombers

Postby rxnnxs » 30 May 2013, 23:38

This sounds very useful!
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Re: 'Drop bomb' command for bombers

Postby FunkOff » 31 May 2013, 00:25

Swkoll wrote:Funkoff this is a ui change not a balance change.


Thank make a UI mod for it.
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Re: 'Drop bomb' command for bombers

Postby -_V_- » 31 May 2013, 21:00

Is that even possible ? It seems to make sense that it needs to amend the engine itself.
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Re: 'Drop bomb' command for bombers

Postby Valki » 31 May 2013, 21:15

I think it should be possible, and otherwise there might be a very easy workaround by momentarily setting the firing tolerance to an extreme level. The projectile is simulated anyway.
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Re: 'Drop bomb' command for bombers

Postby Ze_PilOt » 31 May 2013, 21:17

If you think it's doable, do it.

If you are not able to, don't assume it is.

Also, read the rules.
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