Slam_Jones

Salutations, CatWalker04!

I think it may have been mentioned in passing, but what's the legality of using Heat Radiator and AIRBRAKES "shielding" on jets? I've been on the fence about including such things around vital components like the engines, cockpit, etc. Is it considered fair play? Should there be a point value assigned to them?

True, but it's much harder to get above that crucial TWR of 2.0+ with only a single engine. If tweakscale were allowed, it'd be a lot easier. But also a lot easier to exploit. From the testing I've done, two engine seems to be the way to go. I might try a 3-engine jet eventually, though. When I entered the Falcon 1-A, I hadn't tested it against any of the other jets, so I really had no idea what I was getting into. I should be much more prepared for the next one

Been working on an LPV (light patrol vehicle) with BDArmory and a few other mods. Due to some tweakscaling and minor .cfg editing, it's capable of drilling and coverting it's own fuel, and can even build additional ammo with Ore. I'm planning on doing a "long patrol" where I will take it from KSC to a few areas where hostiles will be present (usually drones as seen in the bottom pic) in a certain order, then return to KSC. Might make it a challenge. Not sure yet.

From what I can tell, he's looking for exciting non-lyrical music. You might want to look at old-school video game battle music, or movie scores or something. They can be very atmospheric, without lyrics getting in the way. But absolutely do Danger Zone for the final championship round

Edit: I think I may have figured out my issue... disregard this post

Well the problem is really defining it without making it too restrictive, but allowing creativity as well. The best I can come up with is something along the lines of "no sets of wings that exactly or very similarly mirror adjacent wings, even with minor offset and rotation adjustments, or occupying the exact same space to provide an aerodynamic advantage over traditional designs." But then again, someone could really read into that description and exploit it anyway. *shrug* Making a FAR-only class would solve some of it, but that also rather narrows down the potential entrants to those who already use or are willing to use it, which I estimate at maybe 20-25%.

Is this a "Highway to Hell" reference?

Worked on a new fighter. Doesn't quite have a name yet.

Naturally, my country is the one to destroy it. Sorry hitchBot! I promise we aren't all evil. Mostly.

Much appreciated

Any chance you can up it to 10? 8 just doesn't seem like enough imo.

My new jet is turning out a lot better than the little Falcon 1-A. Certainly a lot more competitive. I should have it ready for the next tourny Download link if anyone wants to test it. But keep in mind, it's still a work in process.

Yes! I eat dirty quesadillas, everyone! ycgadtw

Alphasauce! Hello.

Yeah I'm undecided about FAR. On one hand, it's not as dramatic a difference between stock and FAR (post-1.0 that is) as it used to be, but it's still a lot more challenging to build with. I wouldn't quit the competition if the rule were introduced, but I wouldn't be excited either, exactly. Oh, hm. I'm not 100% sure what you mean then... sorry.

oh, okay I get what you're saying now. My most recent designs (which are proving to be a worthy foe to the XMF ) have included a "body wing" that kinda wraps around the fuselage of the jet, to provide a little extra lift all around, and that definitely uses more than 2 wings. That's why I think something like wing area vs. mass would make a little more sense. But, of course, I could be completely wrong.

^^ Kenny Loggins: Danger Zone Other than that, Rise Against has a lot of good, steady songs. "Endgame" and "Siren Song of the Counter-Culture" are my two favorite albums by them, they both have some really good songs.

Gonna post my reply at the http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/129182-Gauging-interest-stock-BD-Armory-dogfighters-AI-tournament?p=2119639#post2119639 "Gauging Interest" thread in order to keep this thread a little less cluttered

Greetings, BlackGamer04!

Wow, super derp on my part... sorry about that >.< Eagles radiate very deadly electrons. pejder

That's a bit much of a change in my opinion. What I'd prefer (if it's even possible) is a restriction on wing area based on total mass or something. But we'll see what the judges decide

^^ I usually set mine up as a 1v1 (can be adapted to 2v2), facing away from each other on either side of the runway (due north and due south), with 500+meters between them. This usually allows the jets to get about 3.5km between them before missiles are launched. Another one of mine is a variation of the one in use now, but instead of taking off in the same direction, they take off in opposite directions (team A heads west, team B head east) so that, again, there's at least some (usually about 2)km (rather than <1km) between them when the battle "begins". From Top Gun AI Tourney Thread So would canards, for example, have to be locked? I use them frequently as tail fins and rear wings... is this bad form or "cheaty" or something?

In my opinion, just no wing spamming. It's a hard thing to describe, but most people should get it. There's a pretty big gray area, so to speak. Slightly off-topic, but I just watched my first mid-air collision in one of my battles

I prefer the realistic approach, but to each their own. I wouldn't oppose a rule about it, personally.