Barrel Rolls in HD

[Alejess]

That’s a really well thought out and balanced reply Greenix. And I agree with practically all of it. In particular, the point about being able to barrel roll with impunity when out in front and ahead of the pack is one that had occurred to me: anything which reduces the chances of tight, close racing is something that needs looking at (conversely of course, someone left behind and chasing a pack will benefit in the same way).

I think your compromise solution is extremely elegant. The best part of it is that it would actually add to the strategic aspect of the game. For example, when a pilot picks up a weapon, he/she now has 3 choices (use, absorb or save for BR) rather than 2.

Of course, the ‘solution’ is only relevant for actual racing rather than Time Trials or Single Laps, but I reckon pilots on both sides of the BR controversy would be reasonably happy for something like this to be implemented.

Edit: just remembered that it wouldn't work for 'no weapons' racing either. Still, the basic principle is a good one: make the choice as to whether to barrel roll or not more strategic, but keep them as influential as they are now when used wisely.