Changing direction of Autocannon

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Re: Changing direction of Autocannon

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Somewhat related - preliminary experimentation has show that both helicopters work in a similar manner. The helicopter approaches the point you target from the direction behind the commander when the confirmation comes through. With the Minigun I guess this isn't as important, but this directly influences where the Gunship rockets will hit.

E.g. if you choose a target directly North:
  • Keep facing North until the arrow turns orange, and the heli will fly over you and hit the target head-on from the South
  • Turn to the South and the heli will fly towards you, hitting the target from the North
  • Turn to the East, the heli will fly in from the left of the target hitting from the West
And so on.

Thinking about it, I wonder if the Insurgent bombing run is similar... Hope this is useful!
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Re: Changing direction of Autocannon

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Wow, ill test it out @peglegswansoon
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Super stuff. This will help to avoid obstructions and put the rockets to much better use. Well posted sir,! ;)
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Super stuff. This will help to avoid obstructions and put the rockets to much better use. Well posted sir,! ;)
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Re: Changing direction of Autocannon

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good Job
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Re: Changing direction of Autocannon

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After a first test, you are correct about the Gunship @peglegswansoon . It is basically going the way that you are aiming. I will make a video on it as well :)

For insurgency side:
Rocket Barrage: No difference if you move
Bomber Drones: Work similar ro the strafe, but i would say the impact area is less than the strafe
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Re: Changing direction of Autocannon

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Ok, now I know why somehow Strafe was going towards me :) I was hiding too fast :D
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