Mon Mar 24, 2003 10:16 am
Actually, I find countermeasure flares really useful. I have become very very very good at getting them out the very instant the missile icon appears the first time, just before you hear the "incoming missile" message. Works 99% of the time!
However, my friend for some reason can't figure out how to do it right. He always ends up dropping like 15 flares and still gets hit because he waits too long to launch them. The trick is to hit the countermeasure key the INSTANT you see first see the red missile icon + the beep noise + the "incoming" message. It's not hard to do...
You just have to pay attention, and then you'll be a much much better pilot.
Also, flying in spirals seems to work pretty well for dodging blaster fire, and making sharp turns can usuall throw off a missile (non cruise disruptor that is).
Cashdollar, Ford
Ranger - Ex Lieutenant
Still new here after every visit.
However, my friend for some reason can't figure out how to do it right. He always ends up dropping like 15 flares and still gets hit because he waits too long to launch them. The trick is to hit the countermeasure key the INSTANT you see first see the red missile icon + the beep noise + the "incoming" message. It's not hard to do...
You just have to pay attention, and then you'll be a much much better pilot.
Also, flying in spirals seems to work pretty well for dodging blaster fire, and making sharp turns can usuall throw off a missile (non cruise disruptor that is).
Cashdollar, Ford
Ranger - Ex Lieutenant
Still new here after every visit.