Suggestion - Increase interceptor size

from AshesoftheSingularity Forums

Similar to what was done for the reconnaissance air unit, I think the interceptor should have its size increased as well. Compared to the other air units, they're too small and hard to make out and select. Once air battles get more intense, quickly selecting those interceptors is going to be important. And on the subject of unit size, reducing the size a bit of the reconnaissance air unit would be nice too - they look bigger than a Tier 1 unit, which is odd for what is basically a reconnaissance drone.   

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Reply #1 from Sins Forums Top

I agree on Interceptor size. Recon drone is fine as is I think. Nice to be able to see some detail and easily pick it out.

Reply #2 from AshesoftheSingularity Forums Top

The interceptors are difficult to work with, it would be nice if they were bigger. I would be happy with the recon drone being a little smaller, not too much though.

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Reply #3 from Sins Forums Top

IMO the planes need overall overhaul. They need to be made to return to airfield to rearm, bombers at least. Currently they differ from ground units only by their "virtue" of being airborne, thus counterable only by select few AA units. And thats it. No finesse to their use. If there were gunships added to the game, the only difference between them and bombers would be ones flying in circles, while others hovering above same spot.

Reply #4 from Sins Forums Top

They also differ from ground units in that their projectile is very slow and can easily be dodged when units are moving. Their best use is vs. bases or eco raiding or in big slug-fests where units are standing still. Even SMART rockets will make short work of them though and they're very expensive. I think "realism" should take a back seat to game mechanics and playability so I'm all for air units being slightly larger scale wise than they need to be since you're generally just going to have a small number of them and it helps in finding them on the battlefield.