Inigo Montoya Posted July 5, 2006 Share Posted July 5, 2006 Does everyone agree that this skill sucks for the cost? You pay a base rate of 100 for the chance (10%?) that you will start advantaged if it just so happens an opposing plane starts off at the same altitude you do. I don't think this skill is very cost effective and I'd bet it's rarely purchased. Does anyone use Eagle Eyes right now or think it's worth it? I propose Eagle Eyes be changed to function more like an expendable card. You would purchase an Eagle Eyes card for say 20 experience and get a 10% chance of starting advantaged if opponents were at the same altitude. For each 20 you spent, you could increase the chance by 10%. However, after the battle you have to repurchase Eagle Eyes because it would have been expended in the battle (like purchasing an Ace Pilot card). One problem with my proposal is all the poor souls who have paid the high cost for Eagle Eyes so far. Is there anyone who has paid the high cost for Eagle Eyes and wants to see it remain as is? If my new system were adopted, perhaps all the "old" Eagle Eyes could be converted to Eagle Eyes x 5 (100/20 =5) so at least for one battle people got some prior benefit from their expensive prior purchase of Eagle Eyes. Thoughts? -Inigo, a.k.a. The Bride Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamF7 Posted July 5, 2006 Share Posted July 5, 2006 Hi Inigo ! When my #1 Leader just bit the dust , just on a lark I purchesed "Eagle Eyes" for his trusty wingy, the NEW leader. After about 20 or so games, I can safely say that EE has been a waste of 100 pts. It has kicked in exactly "once", and even then, the nme went first and promply scissored me right off the bat! Big help that EE! Something has to change - your proposal sounds very good. SamF7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mike Posted July 5, 2006 Share Posted July 5, 2006 I bought it once, a long time ago. Never bothered since. occasionally I start disadvantaged - it's not usually much of a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixxkiller Posted July 6, 2006 Share Posted July 6, 2006 Well with the expansions new skills you will have a better chance if you specialize in being either a dogfighter, ecort, or interceptor pilot so Eagle Eyes is a great skill for say a dogfighter or escort to have. The cost is high, but it does have its advantage over a pilot that doesnt have it. -Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mistura Posted July 6, 2006 Share Posted July 6, 2006 Hi all. Get Eagle Eyes. You must be crossed eyed. I think if you got it you should get 3 extra cards or something if it worked, and the FIRST TURN because of the advantage. Not worth the cost otherwise. Just my 2 cents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inigo Montoya Posted July 6, 2006 Author Share Posted July 6, 2006 Yeah, Misty - I agree. If you are gonna spend 100 points for this skill, it needs to be worth more than just have a small chance of starting advantaged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Verssen Posted July 6, 2006 Share Posted July 6, 2006 Brian and I have taken another look at the skill and we agree that it is overpriced. He'll be able to give an idea as to when the game data will be updated. Thank you for all the input! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inigo Montoya Posted July 7, 2006 Author Share Posted July 7, 2006 You guys rock, Dan and Brian!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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