whopper_with_cheese 0 Posted August 6, 2009 Vehicles seem to be able to travel only a few miles before needing to be refueled. Can we order AI to shutoff engine to stop fuel usage whilst idling ? If i order them to go to the fuel truck, they may or may not do so, meaning i have to drive the vehicle to fuel truck myself. If they do go to fuel truck themselves, they might refuel after been given that seperate order, but still complain they are out of fuel (requiring me to make driver disembark...i get in, and find out it is fueled...wtf) Ordering the fuel truck to go to an out-of-fuel vehicle, the fuel truck wont necessarily stop within range of the stricken vehicle...requiring further micro management on my behalf. even the fuel truck is complaining about being low on fuel, and he's only driven 400 yards tops. are we expected to have 2 fuel trucks, so one can top up the other ???? this is an exercise in tedium, and really making my blood boil. any tips for fuel management (other than forget about vehicles, just use infantry)? would also be nice if the fuel/repair/ammo trucks didnt take up 3 of your 12 'unit' slots too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kristian 47 Posted August 6, 2009 Vehicles seem to be able to travel only a few miles before needing to be refueled. I dont know, but that doesnt sound normal to me... :confused: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Planck 1 Posted August 6, 2009 I don't experience any of these fuel issues at all. Support trucks don't take up any 'unit' slots, however any crew they have do if they are in your group ... like the driver. Planck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whopper_with_cheese 0 Posted August 6, 2009 (edited) i think part of my problem is that when the new vehicles spawn, they seem to be only 1/2 full. would be nice if u could order the vehicles w/o crew. example of what i would call excessive fuel comsumption: driving from my base near kabanino to kyshnoye, uses almost 1/2 the fuel in BRDM2 ATGM...its only like a 2minute drive Edited August 6, 2009 by whopper_with_cheese Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Planck 1 Posted August 6, 2009 I just made that journey - Kabanino to Vyshnoye in a BRDM ATGM. I used up just one green bar on my fuel guage. Planck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whopper_with_cheese 0 Posted August 6, 2009 (edited) have i invoked FADE then? mine used 5 bars :) Edited August 6, 2009 by whopper_with_cheese Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cheeba 10 Posted August 6, 2009 did you pirate the game? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cheeba 10 Posted August 6, 2009 Did the trucks go through battle? Fuel tanks can be shot and start leaking... Other than that, there shouldnt be any reason for the terrible MPG you're getting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex72 1 Posted August 6, 2009 Is this in some mission or in the editor? Missions can have other designs you know. Campaign questions go into OFFICIAL MISSIONS section etc. Please breath and sort your facts. Then post. ;) Alex Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whopper_with_cheese 0 Posted August 6, 2009 Did the trucks go through battle? Fuel tanks can be shot and start leaking...Other than that, there shouldnt be any reason for the terrible MPG you're getting. trucks didnt go through battle. the brdm2s were engaged in battle, but repaired after. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
max power 21 Posted August 6, 2009 yeah, usually I'm able to drive or fly or whatever for quite some time. I've never run a vehicle out of a full tank of gas. Are you using mods? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whopper_with_cheese 0 Posted August 6, 2009 no mods...just a virgin 1.03 arma2 having played some more....uaz's seem to b ok, brdm2s atgm the main offender Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
