08.01.2011, 09:45
I know nothing about modding, but this could be achieved by creating a "flyable" object that is, in reality, an airfield. Then, you could switch player control among the AAA sites in the same way you can switch among gunner positions in a bomber.
On the other hand, i think this would require quite a hard modding work. Instead, since we already have a "jeep" mod, it could be easier to mod a playable Wirberlwind or something like that.
Also consider that, while the idea sounds interesting, playing as AAA could be rather frustrating. That means waiting endlessly for enemy aircraft to arrive, then firing thousands of shells at microscopic, fast targets which are miles away (And I hardly score hits at 500 metres when I fly a plane :oops: ). Shooting anything down would be just a matter of luck, actually.
The game already features a similar thing. Among US single missions there is one where you are put in a Dauntless with no fuel, and you are supposed to shoot attacking Zeros with your rear gun. Try it, and you'll get get what I mean.
On the other hand, i think this would require quite a hard modding work. Instead, since we already have a "jeep" mod, it could be easier to mod a playable Wirberlwind or something like that.
Also consider that, while the idea sounds interesting, playing as AAA could be rather frustrating. That means waiting endlessly for enemy aircraft to arrive, then firing thousands of shells at microscopic, fast targets which are miles away (And I hardly score hits at 500 metres when I fly a plane :oops: ). Shooting anything down would be just a matter of luck, actually.
The game already features a similar thing. Among US single missions there is one where you are put in a Dauntless with no fuel, and you are supposed to shoot attacking Zeros with your rear gun. Try it, and you'll get get what I mean.