The List

Also known as: The_List, The_Lust, The Blessed Index, The Holy Decree of Implementation.

Summary

In the nearly 10 year history of Steel Beasts, there have been plenty of items which developers, beta team members, and users have wanted to see added, fixed or modified. Items which are worthwhile are added to an enormous "to do" list at Esim games. This has colloquially become known as "The List". The problem is that there is a finite amount of time available to Esim Games for all these nice to have items and there are always higher priority or contractual obligations which must be met that preclude many items from The List from ever getting resolved.

Often a member asks about a certain idea they would like to see in Steel Beasts and is told that the item is "on The List". This is often perceived as a somewhat dismissive reply. Cryptic references to rodents and monopatchism by members in association with the list is humorous to more senior members and confusing to newer ones. The regards in which the_List are held, ranges from indifference by most individuals, to religious fervour by its guardians and worshippers. In general it is an acknowledgment that few if any of the thousands of good ideas will ever come to fruition.

The List

While there is no known publicly released version of The List, this entry is an attempt to recreate The List and provide a database for users to search when curious about items that can (could, should, may, might, will, wont) be fixed, modified or added to Steel Beasts Pro PE in the future. Since there is no available version of The List, it is as much a wish list as it is a to do list when discussed by members

Rumours and Unsubstantiated Notes

The location of The_List is classified to those individuals who have knowledge of its contents. However, Tales of The_List suggest its resides in a self destructing box 3 metres under the "Altar of Monopatchism" which is rumoured to be located under the suburbs of the city of Hannover in Germany. Others say that the_List is located in a secure facility under the Fjords of Norway. However such unsubstantiated claims have never been confirmed, as all who have actively sought out The_List, have never returned.

The following items are confirmed to be or are thought to be on The list:

1 A crewable T-72

  Its been discussed by everyone for years. Various theories exist about why it hasnt been done yet. Esim is scared of the T-72 because it is the Devil!

2 Vehicle Suspension

  A physical representation of the effects a vehicles suspension. Again this has been brought up for years.

3 3D Infantry (and vehicle crewmembers)

4 Dynamic Lighting

5 Dynamic Scenery

6 Expanded library of map objects

7 New Vehicle X.

 Take your pick which vehicle it is and whether it is crewable or not. Whatever it is, its on the list somewhere.

8 On map artillery

  Everything from mortars to self propelled guns, someone wants it.

9 map objects that can be damaged

10 Load saved plan

  I've seen this one!  It exists in some dim and fading memory.

11 No battle position marked on map when map updates are off and "E" is pressed.

12 3D interiors for all crewable vehicles.

    Doesnt seem important but some people seem to like it.

13 Counterbattery fire that effects offboard strength of opposing artillery.

14 useable loaders machine guns

15 Chemical weapon strikes

16 Multiple forces (Blue, Red, Yellow, neutral etc

17 Civilian vehicle traffic

18 Corrected two tier fighting positions.

19 individually numbered vehicles in external view

20 Multiplayer join in progress (JIP)

21 Higher res and multicolored tracers by caliber/side

22 Engineer units can reduce obstacles with explosives.

23 Engineer units may deploy pontoon or other mobile bridging system.

24 FCS cant limits verified and checked

25 Rotary winged aircraft may pick up a slingload, much the same way a vehicle loads troops, if slingload weight is within acft limits

26 River bed and lake bed at are not 45degree slopes.

27 more people contributing to "The List" wiki entry.

28 ability to destroy/damage bridges

29 thru 100,000 still to come...

30 Rednecks named Dave, who are from Kentucky, can't play from 0359 until 403 on Tuesdays.