Hardcharger Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 I've tried checking the manual several times for this, but how exactly do units spot mines/ied's? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SgtMuhammed Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 The only ones I have ever spotted have been the ones I have set off. I have quit using roads. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xmifi Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 Mark Mines This command enables engineer units to detect and mark hidden minefields so that other units are aware of them. Other units can then move through the marked minefield, albeit slowly. Mark Mines is a very slow movement command which takes the unit’s full attention and reduces awareness and returning fire. Restrictions - only Engineers can mark mines. Example - Marking mines under fire is suicidal unless you have other forces suppressing the enemy or call for a large scale smoke screen. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Massattack Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 Not sure if the "Mark Mines" command is working. Can anyone confirm if they have been able to use it? Regards 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yapma Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 I can't get it to work. I'm pretty sure it's broken. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaakari Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 I agree that its broken. Played a mission yesterday where engineers were suppose to find mines. They walk right past them and "Find mines"-action wasnt even available. When I drove a tank over that spot mine destroyd its tracks. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrezCartman Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 Jaak, umm are you sure they were engineers? Eng's have a move command that is find mines, basically you get you squad where you want them to start then you set an end way point on where you believe the other side of the minefield to be and then they walk across SLOWLY and mark the field. However, I haven't gotten to test this in game, gimme about 2 hrs and I'll come back with an official answer, going to make a quick scenario and test it out and then you guys can have a real in game test result. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrezCartman Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 Hmmm ok well sadly I have nothing definitive. A reply from the devs might be helpful here. Here is what I did observe. 1.Minefields appeared to only be discovered after a mine was detonated by a friendly, I use mixed mines and they did not damage my Humvees as they rolled over, but did detonate. 2.Engineers must first be moved within about 10m of the mine sign to be able to use the Find Mines command. 3.Once the engineers start to execute the command they will go prone in the area for 2+ minutes alternating between spotting and hiding in their status. 4.After this time has elapsed the red mine sign will change to a green one. 5.I do not know what effect this change has. I can not tell if it truly create a safe lane for follow on units or not. Any developers who know what the mine aspect is supposed to do or that can explain what the difference is under the hood once the sign changes to green would be greatly appreciated. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pad152 Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 Mine Issues How do you tell if you hit a mine? The game provides no feed back. Did the vehicle hit a mine or get hit by the enemy? If you don't know there is a mine field, where do you send the engineers! If engineers can't see the mines, how do they mark them. Why can't engineers blow a path through a mine field? The whole mine/engineer thing seems to be not working or unfinished. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardcharger Posted August 8, 2007 Author Share Posted August 8, 2007 How do I know I hit a mine? I hear an explosion, screams and then black smoke from one of my Strykers. There's no return fire from my boys and there's no enemy units spotted. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrezCartman Posted August 8, 2007 Share Posted August 8, 2007 That's about as much feedback as you get also, much of the time you'll see a little red flag show up where the minefield was hit. Make sure it was a mine you hit and not an IED. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pandur Posted August 8, 2007 Share Posted August 8, 2007 also about finding mines, but fast cleared up where do i find mines/purchase some in the editor!? couldnt find any... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdstrike Posted August 8, 2007 Share Posted August 8, 2007 Look under "fortifications" in the unit purchase screen. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pandur Posted August 8, 2007 Share Posted August 8, 2007 thanks, too obvious now i know it 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drtechno Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 Originally posted by Hardcharger: How do I know I hit a mine? I hear an explosion, screams and then black smoke from one of my Strykers. There's no return fire from my boys and there's no enemy units spotted. No enemy units spotted doesn't mean too much if you just passed a hidden RPG team that one shotted you in the ass 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pandur Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 you should be able to see it in the replay!? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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