Does the SL Spawn Beacon have a set height at which the pods are launched?

**skullhedman** · 02-06-2008, 01:29 PM

That is, the pods are always launched (say) 500 meters in the air from where the pod is.

My question being that, a lot of times on Titan maps, an on-Titan beacon will get destroyed at regular intervals. So, if a SL were to place the beacon under the Titan deck on the ground below, would the squad be able to pod onto the beacon? Or would the pod spawn below the Titan and continue to the ground?

(I'm still half awake, sorry if this is convoluted.)

**Catman1975** · 02-06-2008, 01:44 PM

I don't think this would work because beacons need to have a clear view of the sky in order to be spawnable.

**Lorax74** · 02-06-2008, 02:30 PM

Correct, the Titan would obstruct the view of the beacon.

**skullhedman** · 02-06-2008, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Catman1975

I don't think this would work because beacons need to have a clear view of the sky in order to be spawnable.

But you can place one on top of the containers inside the Titan and use it.

**Reaperassault** · 02-06-2008, 02:36 PM

nope, the spawn beacon must have line-of-site to the sky, nothing can get in its way otherwise it does not work, that includes people standing on the beacon or placing a hub down on top of it

**Catman1975** · 02-06-2008, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by skullhedman

But you can place one on top of the containers inside the Titan and use it.

I've heard that, but I believe it's an exception to the rule.

**Reaperassault** · 02-06-2008, 03:16 PM

nope, please read my above post

**Lorax74** · 02-06-2008, 03:17 PM

That used to be the case prior to the 1.25 patch, if I recall correctly.

**Catman1975** · 02-06-2008, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Lorax74

That used to be the case prior to the 1.25 patch, if I recall correctly.

that must be what I remember

**machowner** · 02-06-2008, 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lorax74

That used to be the case prior to the 1.25 patch, if I recall correctly.

We were on a titan server the other day and guys were still doing this. I believe it was working because I could never find another beacon uptop.

**skullhedman** · 02-06-2008, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Lorax74

That used to be the case prior to the 1.25 patch, if I recall correctly.

I was able to do it two days ago on the FCW server.

02-06-2008, 01:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
skullhedman Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tampa Age: 24 Posts: 276	Does the SL Spawn Beacon have a set height at which the pods are launched? That is, the pods are always launched (say) 500 meters in the air from where the pod is. My question being that, a lot of times on Titan maps, an on-Titan beacon will get destroyed at regular intervals. So, if a SL were to place the beacon under the Titan deck on the ground below, would the squad be able to pod onto the beacon? Or would the pod spawn below the Titan and continue to the ground? (I'm still half awake, sorry if this is convoluted.) __________________ **11th AIR Tactical WikiTG Gentleman's AgreementBecome a Supporting Member New To TG? Start Here! ***

02-06-2008, 01:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
Catman1975 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Purgatory Age: 33 Posts: 2,907	Re: Does the SL Spawn Beacon have a set height at which the pods are launched? I don't think this would work because beacons need to have a clear view of the sky in order to be spawnable. __________________ A captain of the most awesome IHS ever and remember to burn before you pillage. "I proceeded to burn him alive by saturating his clothing and his face with benzene and igniting it with a match. So horrible was this torture that in writing of it I have been tempted to attribute his death to some humane means-not with a wish to spare myself, but because I fear that it will not be believed that one could be so heartless and depraved."

02-06-2008, 02:30 PM	#3 (permalink)
Lorax74 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bridgewater, NJ Age: 34 Posts: 6,912	Re: Does the SL Spawn Beacon have a set height at which the pods are launched? Correct, the Titan would obstruct the view of the beacon. __________________ TG-9th Lorax74

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Reaperassault Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: In the Drug Store Age: 20 Posts: 2,226	Re: Does the SL Spawn Beacon have a set height at which the pods are launched? nope, the spawn beacon must have line-of-site to the sky, nothing can get in its way otherwise it does not work, that includes people standing on the beacon or placing a hub down on top of it __________________

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Reaperassault Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: In the Drug Store Age: 20 Posts: 2,226	Re: Does the SL Spawn Beacon have a set height at which the pods are launched? nope, please read my above post __________________

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Lorax74 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bridgewater, NJ Age: 34 Posts: 6,912	Re: Does the SL Spawn Beacon have a set height at which the pods are launched? That used to be the case prior to the 1.25 patch, if I recall correctly. __________________ TG-9th Lorax74

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