I was advancing in a somewhat open map and when some tanks came to reinforce I really wanted them to help the infantry advance. But the lack of throttle control just makes that slightly hard to coordinate. I then had a flashback to full metal jacket with the scenes where they advance with the m60tanks as cover http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LoJ108-X9jc&feature=player_embedded# Anyway I though why not have the sprint key function as half speed or match normal infantry walking speed, when you are inside a vehicle. Might also be handy while driving and could potentially increase teamwork a bit.
Like this suggestion. Maybe also add some extra horsepower when pressing the sprint key. So you will have more chances to free your locked tank.
hmmm yes that makes good sense, like shifting down a gear and you gain more torque to go uphill and such. less speed more pulling power.
Might as well just call this Gear 1 and 2, or something. 2 and 5, maybe. Whatever. Anyways. Should be just like the Kill command. Useful, recommended, ultimately optional.
Well since that key isnt used anyway when you drive might as well do something. Dont know much about programming but this would be relatively easy to make right ? Or maybe theres a crapload of problems with engines and different vehicles ?
You should be able to use the "crouch" key for this. The mechanics are similar and intuitive and yes, excellent idea!
suggesting keys is pointless - that is handled by bindings - welcome to the 21st century, usually you dont hardcode controlls anymore
either way, Code: bind_vehicle <key> "emp_speed_toggle" wouldnt require any predefined key something im unsure about is, wheter id prefer the need to hold the key pressed (would be better to use it for driving) or make it toggle the speed (like in my example - it would make it more convenient if you use tanks for cover)
You can script it either way. For instance, it's easy to make a crouch toggle, but the problem is that emp_speed_toggle would have to be a +emp_speed_toggle (along with a -), instead of just a command.
