Hello,
I would like to raise a concern regarding the spawn mechanics of the F-84F in different tech trees.
Currently, I have noticed an inconsistency:
- The American F-84F can spawn in the air (air spawn)
- However, the French / German / Italian F-84F variants do not receive air spawn and spawn on the runway instead
Given that these aircraft are essentially the same platform with very similar performance characteristics, this difference feels inconsistent and impacts gameplay balance significantly.
🧩 Main issue:
The lack of air spawn for non-US F-84F variants results in:
- Delayed engagement time compared to US counterpart
- Reduced ability to contest altitude at match start
- Increased vulnerability during takeoff phase
- Overall less competitive performance in Air RB
📌 Observation:
From community discussions and previous reports, this seems to be related to rank placement differences rather than aircraft capability. However, from a gameplay perspective, the aircraft performance does not appear to justify different spawn conditions.
❓ Question:
Is this difference intended as part of the current balancing system (Rank-based spawn rules), or is it an oversight that could be reviewed for consistency?
If it is intended, could there be clarification on why identical or near-identical aircraft receive different spawn mechanics depending on tech tree placement?
💬 Suggestion:
For consistency and fairness, it might be worth considering:
- Either standardizing air spawn across all F-84F variants
- Or removing air spawn from all variants if balance is the concern
This would help ensure consistent gameplay experience across different nations using the same aircraft.
Thank you for your time and consideration.