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Topic: What does the Helicopter unit represent? Current Date/Time:
April 11, 2000 03:27:09
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mindseye
Chieftain
From: San Francisco, CA, USA
Registered: Apr 99
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posted April 04, 2000 02:01
   
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I'm trying to determine the best graphic for the helicopter unit, but I'm confused. Given their considerable ability to destroy ground targets, you might assume they are attack ships. However, they are considered ground units, are capable of capturing and occupying a city, and become available with the Combined Arms advance. This sounds more like air-mobile infantry.So, should the unit graphic be an Apache-type attack chopper, or a CH-47 - style troop carrier? - mindseye |
Derek
King
From: Los Angeles, California, USA
Registered: b.02-15-99
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posted April 04, 2000 03:49
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Maybe you can combine a picture of both? |
Derek
King
From: Los Angeles, California, USA
Registered: b.02-15-99
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posted April 04, 2000 03:52
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Maybe you can put in a Blackhawk instead? It can act as both a gunship and a troop carrier... |
WhiteKnight
Warlord
From: Louisiana
Registered: Feb 2000
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posted April 04, 2000 19:37
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A pic of a blackhawk sounds like a good idea. |
Fast_Eddie
King
From: San Francisco
Registered: Apr 99
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posted April 04, 2000 20:54
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Mil 24 Hind. |
MasterBob
King
From: The Glorius Kindom of Bob
Registered: Aug 1999
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posted April 04, 2000 21:14
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An Apache helicopter or a cobra would do quite nice. |
mindseye
Chieftain
From: San Francisco, CA, USA
Registered: Apr 99
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posted April 05, 2000 04:40
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Great ideas! I need to make this decison before I release the second version of the HiRes graphics patch. The CH47 has been my default graphic, but I have been questioning its suitability. I have already included alternate graphics for the Apache and Hind. It think a mixed-role craft like the Hind or Blackhawk is the best answer, and both also fill the "must be cool-looking" requirement as well! Thank you!
- mindseye |
Mao
Emperor
From: Apolyton
Registered: Jun 99
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posted April 05, 2000 17:24
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Perhaps like a Heuy during Vietnam? It could be both a troop carrier and a gunship right? |
mindseye
Chieftain
From: San Francisco, CA, USA
Registered: Apr 99
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posted April 05, 2000 22:19
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The Huey fits two of the three requirements: can act as a gunship, can act as a troop carrier, but doesn't make the "cool looking" grade, at least not like the Blackhawk and Hind. :-> Excellent suggestion, I'll try to include one as an alternate graphic. Can you believe those things are STILL in active service (reserves and Guard)? Like the 747, a remarkably successful design! |
Fast_Eddie
King
From: San Francisco
Registered: Apr 99
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posted April 06, 2000 00:28
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If it's between the Blackhawk and the Hind, I say the Hind. It's been around longer, can carry more troops, and has greater firepower. |
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