cabal23 Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Maybe I am crazy, but is there a way to actually dictate what direction you want infantry to pop smoke other than stop, face direction you want to throw, hope the computer doesn't pick some silly angle to throw the smoke, wait, have smoke thrown too far to the left, readjust, face new direction, pop smoke, wait one minute, observe still being thrown at a funny angle, etc. This is what my WEGO games look like. Does anyone else have this happen in their games? A way to actually have a scalable pointer, like the target selection and allow the user to throw the smoke at whatever angle they wish. It always happens when I need to cross a road and the smoke does not want to land in the middle of the road no matter how much I reposition. Any possibility of this in future versions of the game? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handihoc Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 I've raised this point previously, as have others. AFAIK it's definitely on the 'to do' list, though not a top priority (that was a while ago, so maybe it is a priority now. I hope so. Like you, I frequently find myself cussing because I can't lay down smoke where I want it). 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomm Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 cabal23, You point out one of the remaining shortcomings of the user interface. I have argued for placeable smoke grenades a dozen of times during my (active) beta tester days. I am sure it will come in some future patch, assuming that we get at least four more patches (one with and one after each module). Until then, there is only one recipe: patience, patience, patience. Oh, and it does not hurt to repeat the request periodically Best regards, Thomm 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moon Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 I am preparing a bunch of new British Forces screenshots, at least one of them is showing a new GUI button called "Target Smoke" for infantry. I wonder what it does? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zukkov Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 I am preparing a bunch of new British Forces screenshots, at least one of them is showing a new GUI button called "Target Smoke" for infantry. I wonder what it does? orders the unit to fire at the smoke??? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheVulture Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 I am preparing a bunch of new British Forces screenshots, at least one of them is showing a new GUI button called "Target Smoke" for infantry. I wonder what it does? It calls in a team of worms who attack the designated point with bazookas? Yay! That's one of those annoyances that isn't game breaking, but I find at least once a game I can't get smoke where I want it and it is very frustrating. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falconander Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 TheVulture, Awww man what a great reference to possibly the 2nd best wargame of all time.... Long live worms and the Great Concrete Donkey... (if you have kids this is a must purchase for PC, XBOX 360, Playstation... although regular worms is fun, I'd stick to the 3D versions) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomm Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 I am preparing a bunch of new British Forces screenshots, at least one of them is showing a new GUI button called "Target Smoke" for infantry. I wonder what it does? GEIL!!! Best regards, Thomm 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomm Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Ooops, second thoughts: Does this come with a wind indicator??? Or do the little soldiers calculate how much to lead on their own? Best regards, Thomm 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pvt. Ryan Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 I am preparing a bunch of new British Forces screenshots, at least one of them is showing a new GUI button called "Target Smoke" for infantry. I wonder what it does? Is it a cancer prevention program? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handihoc Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 I am preparing a bunch of new British Forces screenshots, at least one of them is showing a new GUI button called "Target Smoke" for infantry. I wonder what it does? Oh, heaven!! ":)" Does it also come with a 'Push/Tow Damaged Vehicle Out of the Damned Way' button? Actually, no button needed. Just the ability, as per CMx1, to clear wrecked vehicles. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadioactiveMan Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 orders the unit to fire at the smoke??? That made my morning But, don't get too excited- I just woke up... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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