I know many things in this game aren’t what they’re named. Like paratroopers not parachuting, but hear me out.
Maybe I’m crazy but planes were used for reconnaissance in WW2. So what if we had planes that moved slow enough and allowed you see and ping enemy locations?
They’d probably not have much weaponry but they can get lots of score for pinging. Notably I think biplanes should take this role. Idk how the rework would work but I think this has potential.
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Maybe Recon Planes could be another call in for the Radio operator, where it will automatically spot enemies for a limited time or until its shot down
I’ve been thinking about how Radio operators could get more capabilities. With Engineers its easy, just add a new buildable.
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I like the idea and that may be the easiest way to do it. I don’t like radio operator getting buffed. But this would make them do something that not a bombing run so… Good, I say it’s good possibility.
Other idea is that it’s a squad or you can choose to make you’re crappy biplane into an amazing reconnaissance tool. Either by making it easier to stay up at slower speeds or whatever.
All good ideas.
We have a recon squad which is currently almost useless. Give them recon plane ability + change the whole ping system while we’re at it. Give recon squad ability on cooldown to mark small area with binoculars or scope - within that area everyone would see enemy troops in red on minimap the way they see blue for allies. Give assist points for every marked enemy killed by ally. So many things you can do.
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Perhaps make it a buildable of sorts similar to how they are doing the HMG. Make it require an engineer in the radio operator squad. They build a “radio relay” that brings in a recon plane controlled by AI. While near it they get some info fed to their maps. The plane can still be shot down, the comms tower can be destroyed, etc.
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