Aerospace units in Megamek

[Drewbacca]

I am having trouble using areospace units in Megamek. Is there a way to use an aerospace fighter on a ground map without it crashing? Also, is there a way to start a game with a dropship grounded?

[Taharqa]

You have to give it velocity by accelerating before you can move it. There is a document in the doc folder that goes into some of the basics of flying on the ground map. Beyond that, you will have to read the rules in TW to know how to use it.

To start with a dropship grounded, open up the customize unit window in the chat lounge and go to the deployment tab and set its altitude to zero. Make sure you use a map that has enough flat open space to actually place it.

[BATTLEMASTER]

I'm glad I saw this topic.  Taharqa, you just reminded me that I have to make a couple little updates to that document :)

[Fatebringer]

A good useful thread :) I always want to use ASF's on a map but I've been reluctant to try it myself due to a lack of familiarity with the procedures.

[Drewbacca]

Thanks for the info. I managed to get the Dropship to work, but still having trouble with the areospace fighter.

[Drewbacca]

I am having a slight problem. Do I have to use all my thrust with an Aerospace unit?

[Taharqa]

I am having a slight problem. Do I have to use all my thrust with an Aerospace unit?

Yes

[Fatebringer]

Is that true with Vectored combat as well?

[Taharqa]

With vectored combat, you will be shown an arrow indicating your current vectors. If you do nothing to change them then the unit will move to the designated hex.