Planetside 2: Captain's Log - Dogfighting Tips!

[@STLYoungblood]

100% agree. I think I mentioned that in a past video, but you're right. Flying in circles and then needing to run away can really put you out of whack without a way point.

[@brajuhani]

One thing that might have been mentioned before, but I think it helps when using aircfarft; Press "H", it will double the size of the minimap, so it is easier to read if there is any tagged enemy planes.

[@JasonRoe71]

One of your better episodes, jam packed full of information. I can see you have very much improved your flying since your first videos. To add to the things you use to keep track of your opponent, I will also keep an eye for their shadows on the ground. It's not always usable depending on the angle of the sun and the enemy, but it has helped me before.

[@STLYoungblood]

Good point. I'll put that in the next video. Thanks for the suggestion.

[@ChampIDC]

I'm glad you mentioned that the rotary shoots below the crosshair. The Reaver is the only one with this problem because the gun is just so much lower than the cockpit compared to the other two. I wish they would adjust the sights to account for this.

[@nintendow1]

Really good tips, I would also like to add that flying low is a lot of fun. Especially when you pull off those more advanced maneuvers and are only a meter or so off the ground.

[@STLYoungblood]

Thanks man! I'm looking forward to putting it together too!

[@STLYoungblood]

Not yet, but I might consider it once things slow down a bit

[@STLYoungblood]

Will be covered in the next episode for sure!

[@RavenwolfFoxtrack]

Good advice. My biggest issue is aiming and hitting, especially when the pro pilots are moving like they have sever Parkinson and are landing every single bullet on me, but I can't get a single shot on them.

[@nickhansen5386]

4 real. The vtol style aircraft throws me

[@RevPVP]

I'm a new pilot, and this guy took out my entire squad in the air solo and there were 5 of us I was amazed.

[@STLYoungblood]

Thanks bud. I actually have a keybinding video in the captain's log playlist. As far as sensitivity, I'll need to check and get back to you!

[@STLYoungblood]

Glad you're seeing improvements in the gameplay and videos! I was taking the series from a Journey perspective, I'll teach as I learn, so the fact that both are improving is a good sign! Using shadows is helpful for sure, when you're in an area where you can actually take advantage. I personally really like shadows in an area with lots of friendly hovering libs to know that I need to be careful.

[@STLYoungblood]

I agree. It's not bad up close, but at range it can be a REAL pain to hit targets.

[@STLYoungblood]

Yea, I'm a premium member, so I had access. I got those for the reaver and another set on the Lib that make it one sexy beast

[@thelogicalfox8270]

i actually have good headphones and i can hear a sythe and mossie since all three empire air crafts has different sounds so when i hear a sythe i re-act and i know what to do since they have such a good moveable aircraft so i react quick.

[@STLYoungblood]

I'm nearing the end of the ESF specific stuff I wanted to cover, so I can do an Air Hammer part 3 after that :)

[@boltofthunder92]

There are some interesting documentaries on dog fights, like "dogfights" They do teach one a lot on the art of getting on someone's tail and staying there.

[@havocgr1976]

Yeah I had removed shadows to improve game performance but then I enabled em back for what you mention.

[@STLYoungblood]

I generally agree, but more so because I can't seem to fly smart with them. If you really only use them to finish off one target to engage another or use it as first strike on someones tail from close range, they aren't so bad, but not my favorite by a long shot.

[@SleepyRickyC92]

Its a platoon that was originally on Genudine. The platoon is based in China and has some hackers in them. I never seen them cause they usually play late at night due to time zone but I seen a few posted stats and there was one or two obvious hackers.

[@MrSanJose420]

Great post..I notice often when i lock on with AA rockets...they can go directly in the ground if there ESF dips low enough...kind of weak!!

[@dandogpuff]

Have a safe trip! I'm really looking forward to that AA Missile video!

[@Doogleraia]

Would be cool to see en episode with "how to properly use the airhammer, or if it's actually possible.."

[@STLYoungblood]

I'm glad you're getting something out of it! I feel ya on finding time though, it can be hard some times. I play more than a lot of people, but even that can be challenging.

[@havocgr1976]

Heh totally get ya, I used my second thumb as reload for a bit, kept hitting R each time.So now I have it replacing E.My main thumb button is pitch up.

[@STLYoungblood]

I agree, and zooming in and out of obstacles :)

[@STLYoungblood]

Thanks a lot man, and good points. I've got pitch down bound to the mid mouse, mainly just because I'm so used to having reload on the thumb, it's hard to switch now. Stupid comfort levels :D Bursters needed no help whatsoever, but at least it was only 6%

[@hackj41]

6:45 For this I rebound my get in and out key to "CAPS LOCK" since It's really easy to try to reload and accidentally jump out, and I changed the third person view from T to E to make it easier.

[@SleepyRickyC92]

Nice tips. I been really trying to get better at dogfighting and man its intense. Dogfights really get my heart racing.

[@mrsmegz]

Not sure if this has been addressed yet, but i was curious as to how to tell the difference between a "missile locking" and "missile inbound" if there is any?

[@STLYoungblood]

Agreed. I personally think the mossie is the best option, but I beat plenty of them based on skill

[@STLYoungblood]

I never tried a 360 game pad, but the joystick felt really wonky and couldn't really be set to my liking

[@STLYoungblood]

I'm about 99% sure they don't but I'll test it and let you know in the next one.

[@havocgr1976]

Also for escaping reasons always find a safe nice place (warpgate/area with friendly flak/platforms) and have your personal waypoint there.You need to know wth you run to otherwise you might while escaping go deeper into enemy territory.Oh and use the mini map and the trails you mention to find the enemy.

[@abandonedaccount991]

6:01 "Cause you're gonna explode if you go down too hard"

[@STLYoungblood]

It was fun training with you tonight. Hopefully it helped, at least a bit!

[@d33pd1v3r]

What I would recommend doing is checking your processes. If your memory is limited this will have a knock on effect. Planetside 2 can be a very demanding game especially in Dogfights. That'll also explain why most Reavers I find are kamikaze pilots.

[@STLYoungblood]

You can do it, it just takes a lot of practice. Are you having trouble doing them overall, or just in dogfights?

[@havocgr1976]

Cant really recall now, but the sound is different.Its kinda of a problem when you are in a squad and people talk though since you cant hear well.

[@moonsugar1]

BTW if there are any reaver pilots looking for a challenge we could really use the help on Miller.

[@STLYoungblood]

I'll take a look at my sensitivity. I think it's pretty average though. Have you played with it much by cranking it up? If you're all the way up in game, does your mouse have DPI settings?

[@STLYoungblood]

I actually haven't noticed too much of that to be honest, but I've heard a lot of people having the issue.

[@biggee316]

For ANY game I recomend the Nostromo gaming pad for PC

[@Sanjarih]

Great tips, mate......can you please tell me your keybinds and mouse sensitivity, it's because I am a pro-dogfighter on consoles not on the mouse+keyboard. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. :)

[@paristeta5483]

Do you do online training session for flying?

[@kaollachan]

i love your tips, but i have really hard time to manoeuver my reaver, mouse too slow, and keyboard to fast ( tried to do the turns you talk about, but most time and can t do something clean do get on a target) so what sensibility did u put on aircraft?

[@Sanjarih]

Did you ever try using a controller or a gamepad for flying the ESF? How does it feel? Is sensitivity an issue? If it works properly, then I would use my xbox360 controller just for flying, as I can map the flying controls exactly how I map on battlefield 3. Life would be much better for me.

[@red013]

Yes. If you are a premium member, you can purchase those, but they are purely aesthetic.

[@Ifarmplasma]

*I wish people still talked about this game but specifically about flying and dog fighting.*

[@TheAidiwashere]

How did you get those extra fins on your reaver? I have a tab on the ingame shop that says "premium acces" and when I go in there there's these fins, altough they say unavailable. Do I have to be a premium member to buy them? I have already looked in vehicle gear and it's not there either.

[@moonsugar1]

My first tip for anyone interested in flying is change the 3rd person view hotkey from T to F. By default all the F key does is fire the primary with I bet you use mouse 1 for anyway. Also, change the vehicle exit key from E... being in between forward movement W and reload R means you can very easily catch this button by mistake and jump out of the aircraft rather stupidly. I fly for NC on Miller which is impossible and if you are outpopped by the TR (more than likely) Stick to other pilots.

[@NoXousPS]

I'm glad you're making these videos. This game needs better pilots. Keep it up.

[@Berazarulez]

I knew I heard those words here first. I'm cessna i remembered the words because i landed on this video, before i started playing planetside, to see how the planes worked

[@AllRoundGamer777]

What are the differences between all the fighter jets for the factions? Why do you play NC?

[@YoucanNEVERfindme]

also I am quite confused why you are using composite with an a2a setup, I understand this is from a while ago

[@Greejal]

Man I find it so hard to execute some flof these turns :(

[@KaijuSpat]

I've really relied on sound in dog fights, but that won't help much now since the server I play on is invested with the Asian hacking zerg :(

[@STLYoungblood]

That's a good thought, I might try that!

[@SleepyRickyC92]

or you can room out/in on minimap with " [ " and " ] ".

[@havocgr1976]

VERY nice video.I use middle mouse button instead of T, and I use it CONSTANTLY.I removed E from exit cause sometimes in low life situations when i freak and try to run I d hit E and jump out at 500 meters altitude.Also I agree with the skyguard buff because I have one and its kinda useless.Bursters buff?NO they are powerful enough.Usually if you are against 2 medium skill pilots you ll lose, its how WW2 dogfights would go too.

[@STLYoungblood]

LOL thanks buddy! Always appreciated

[@KingPeaceus]

Can you dumbfire ATA missles?

[@jedfreeman6232]

do you not use flares? I rely on them.

[@jaylittlefield1647]

Might I ask which server you play on?

[@hackj41]

What do you think is the best ESF?

[@bjornwegener3233]

WASD + t: instructions unclear! I escaped from my plane mid-air

[@STLYoungblood]

Agree!

[@Brendimo]

Is this for all ships because i play the mosquito

[@maharajaclinton]

Just found your channel, subbed! Keep up the good work man (filthy NC that you are)

[@sorryrooster2120]

I keep losing to 1v1 dogfights on ps4, that's why I clicked on his video.

[@JTMarch86]

keep up the great work man. Keep churnin those vids out! =)

[@sr2normandy123]

I do barrel rolls on non lock on missiles the rocket pods cuz it's easy for me lol

[@amaggard14]

The scythe will explode no matter how hard you land if its on fire.

[@MrSanJose420]

Also they take forever to lock on now....

[@STLYoungblood]

Thanks Otter!

[@tayyabno10]

Most agile- Mosquitoes Best hover tech- Sycthes Most damage output- Reaver(only marginally outperforming the other two)

[@TF2overlord44]

Thanks man, it helped a lot!

[@STLYoungblood]

Thanks buddy!

[@STLYoungblood]

I agree! There are so many hard counters to air, but people rely on only one thing, then bitch that it's OP. My personal favorite is griping about a tank column getting attacked by an ESF with pods...your complaining that not one sunderer has a max in it or 1 skyguard in your convoy? Then have an ESF escort...just silly

[@liberator48]

Ya so that movement i'm seeing in the video here... it's impossible. I mean literally impossible for me to do, I don't know if it's a hardware issue or some bug that happens just for me but there is a deadzone ON THE MOUSE! Yes. Those deadzones that are found on controller thumbsticks to prevent old thumbsticks from straying. That is there. For my mouse. Whenever i'm flying. It is not possible to pull off those smooth, delicate aiming because of that damn deadzone! How do you manage that?? Did you mod the game or something, please tell me? Because in BF4, I am the top dogfighter, nobody beats me in a dogfight in BF4... So i dunno why that deadzone is there or how to overcome it but it's such a stupid little technical fault that is preventing me from being at all useful in a plane in PS2! Tell me pls!

[@FernandoV1000]

nc rotary is like a fucking mini tank buster

[@STLYoungblood]

Yep, not interested in sticking that battle out!

[@STLYoungblood]

Thanks buddy

[@MeGaFPSPlAyEr3000]

I was not aware these fighters had flares :o

[@STLYoungblood]

Thanks man.

[@STLYoungblood]

Not really. I played the xwing series back in the day ;) Glad I come off like I know what I'm doing!

[@STLYoungblood]

Good! Thanks man

[@marcsman07]

Lol, as soon as he saw the shit tone of mossies, he turned the fuck around.

[@STLYoungblood]

What is the Asian Hacking Zerg? Sounds bad lol

[@ryanjdigiorgio]

Tested. No they do not. Cosmetic items are not added to your hitbox. Same with your engineer backpack, your gun... your hands and your feet. All addons are just visual. Personally I like the idea* that enemys try to shoot parts of you that do not take damage. (;

[@Displace77]

Nah, the Vortek Rotary is pretty good.

[@brawler4456]

this isn't dogfighting in the definition of planetside 2, this is doing the noob chase with lock ons, true VTOL dogfighting is hover fighting. this is just the result of absolutly none of his enemies being able to take advantage of ESFs' ability to hover.

[@ownedpked]

Nice video as usual.

[@TheXxhatsunemikuxx]

you should use a high sensitivity for more manuevers i use a sensitivity of 75 ;) Most pros use a sensitivity of 70-100

[@STLYoungblood]

Fairly low actually. I'll get you my DPI settings and stuff when I get a chance.

[@pzbt]

I like this series, It's great for a wannabe pilot. Now if only I could get some free time to practice all my new manouvers...

[@TheLdoubleE]

well rotary isn't useful since the last few patches... an unforgiving weapon.

[@MrSkellyBones]

9:00 BEAR! =D

[@STLYoungblood]

Nope, unfortunately not