Maj.Hans Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 16 hours ago, Ssnake said: Yeah... we had a nice but primitive automatic behavior. Then came the refinements. After the refinements, the exceptions to the rules. Then the xceptions to the exceptions, and the special cases. At some point the constant tinkering broke it to the point where nobody could read the code that was originally written, so we have to start all over. But people wanted to have things scriptable. So that's then what we concentrated on. In the meantime we have worked on getting more (semi) autonomous behavior going, mostly to address idiotic behavior. When done we can start expanding this and adding more and more cases of automatic responses and routines. But this time we'll make sure not to end in a similar situation as before, which takes time. Very understandable, especially from a code-mess point of view. I'm looking forward to seeing what you come up with. In terms of scenario building, the old system wasn't perfect, but at least I could easily organize a very simple "line of troops marches ahead of line of PC's" type attack that made a convincing representation of a whole mess of angry soviets coming after you. This is something that I can and have scripted around, so it's less of a problem, although sometimes it requires more effort to ensure that I don't have all troops simply converge in the middle of the line or wedge of PC's and all end up clustered in one giant ball. I think it's actually during missions that I miss having something simple and primitive at my disposal, like an easy way to go "Oh crap, we've blundered into enemy troops, everybody get out and stay 100 meters ahead of their PC!" 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rad Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 (edited) Camouflage Quote InstaSave Edited January 18, 2019 by Rad 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibsonm Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 1 hour ago, Rad said: Camouflage InstaSave Like this you mean? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maj.Hans Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 Marder IFV *with* a working, vehicle mounted, MILAN-2 launcher: 1. Even IF it has to be a separate vehicle. 2. Even IF only the AI can use the missiles. 3. Even IF it has to be implemented incorrectly. 4. Even IF the whole separate vehicle is only AI. In all seriousness this is really killing me that every time I make a scenario with Marders they have to be treated like glorified M113s and can't be relied upon to fight off a T-55... I know there is a technical problem here and choices blah blah blah but C'mon, gimme some MISSILES! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rad Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 4 hours ago, Gibsonm said: Like this you mean? For Challenger 2. And machine gun M240 with telescope on this tank. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maj.Hans Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 2 hours ago, Rad said: For Challenger 2. And machine gun M240 with telescope on this tank. I think the Loader's weapons (Along with the Commander's use of personal weapons like sidearm and/or carbine) would be in the category of "nice to have" for me, but I think this is sadly something that the ProPE team has kinda put on the back burner for now. Even if these don't get modeled, perhaps in the future we'll have a key command similar to the ALT+B for infantry hatches to tell our loader to get up out of the hatch and shoot. Having said that, I'll second this for "some point in the future". I'd like (as a human TC) to be able to pull out an M4/M16/G3/AK5/whatever and engage sometimes. Perhaps this kinda thing can come along with the ability for us to shoot our own weapon when commanding an infantry squad? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stormrider_sp Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 (edited) I would like to have Extra Wide Formations for those desert scenarios where one company attacks on line and covers ~5km wide of ground. Edited February 12, 2019 by stormrider_sp 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisWerb Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 I'd like vehicles to have individual markings so you don't see enemy tank No. 243 over and over again which causes a bit of suspension of disbelief. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildbillkelsoe Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 7 hours ago, ChrisWerb said: I'd like vehicles to have individual markings so you don't see enemy tank No. 243 over and over again which causes a bit of suspension of disbelief. +1. A unit number randomiser is much needed. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibsonm Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, wildbillkelsoe said: +1. A unit number randomiser is much needed. What you really mean is several "unit number randomiser"s since almost every country has a different call sign numbering scheme. Edited February 16, 2019 by Gibsonm 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grenny Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 51 minutes ago, Gibsonm said: What you really mean is several "unit number randomiser"s since almost every country has a different call sign numbering scheme. A not correct, but at least somewhat immersive way would be to have the callsign templates show up on the vehciles as decals. This will not be fitting for all nations...but a somewhat doable solution. The chevron for company ID is also somwhing rather widely used nowadays... add a STANAG platoon/vehicle symbol on the turret back and you'll have a solution that be workable for the game. Given, it would not be a correct solution for all militaries training software. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildbillkelsoe Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 3 hours ago, Gibsonm said: What you really mean is several "unit number randomiser"s since almost every country has a different call sign numbering scheme. red t-shirt 1,2,6,8,3,5,9,0,etc.. blue t-shirt 4,2,1,7,8,0,6,4 etc... so yes you got it right.. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bond_Villian Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 Dont do it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grenny Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 One day, I hope for a way to fire rifles and RPG manually...SB Infantry often makes me want to cry ...true sharpshooters Distance to targets less then 70m, AI fires 25 shots---> misses ALL I hate that 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apocalypse 31 Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 1 hour ago, Grenny said: One day, I hope for a way to fire rifles and RPG manually...SB Infantry often makes me want to cry ...true sharpshooters Distance to targets less then 70m, AI fires 25 shots---> misses ALL I hate that I feel your pain. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mav Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 On 2/12/2019 at 9:41 PM, stormrider_sp said: I would like to have Extra Wide Formations for those desert scenarios where one company attacks on line and covers ~5km wide of ground. Hear hear 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rad Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 On 18.03.2019 at 3:03 AM, Grenny said: ...true sharpshooters Distance to targets less then 70m, AI fires 25 shots---> misses ALL They are NOT a snipers. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grenny Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 6 hours ago, Rad said: They are NOT a snipers. This is a gross understatement ;-) At this ranges, it would have to be possible to strip down the rifle and hit them with the rifle parts....with more accuracy then the shooting the AI was doing 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibsonm Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 Agreed - at 70m we should have hit something, even with a pistol, let alone a modern assault rifle with a built in scope, zeroed and used by a group of trained Infantryman (remember this is a fireteam / squad, not a lone individual) esp. after 25 rounds. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev2go Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 5 hours ago, Gibsonm said: Agreed - at 70m we should have hit something, even with a pistol, let alone a modern assault rifle with a built in scope, zeroed and used by a group of trained Infantryman (remember this is a fireteam / squad, not a lone individual) esp. after 25 rounds. but maybe these soldier were graduates of Storm-trooper academy 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delta6 Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 We also need smaller troop bunkers at least a smaller icon to place on the maps.. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoweb35 Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 (edited) Add more missions with easy scenarios for single player, this will be perfect for new players Edited March 25, 2019 by geoweb35 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bond_Villian Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 (edited) 58 minutes ago, geoweb35 said: Add more missions with easy scenarios for single player, this will be perfect for new players While youre waiting https://www.steelbeasts.com/files/ And if none of that stuff takes your fancy, you can make your own scenarios in the Mission Editor Edited March 25, 2019 by Bond_Villian 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breakthrough7 Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 -An additional method of engagement/shell fuze combo ('type of round' in the fire support panel); HE and DPICM mix, in the same vein as the shake and bake 'HE and Smoke mix' option that's currently present. - Basic complement of lines/graphics/TRPs/text that are bound to the "arty overlay" and can therefore be hidden or shown as desired. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibsonm Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 4 minutes ago, Breakthrough7 said: -An additional method of engagement/shell fuze combo ('type of round' in the fire support panel); HE and DPICM mix, in the same vein as the shake and bake 'HE and Smoke mix' option that's currently present. Pretty sure that's not feasible in RL on the gun line - one fire unit firing both of those natures. Also I seem to recall (could be wrong) that HE going off in the same place is not the best for the DPICM bomblets. If I'm right (I'll need to check with my Gunner colleagues) then I don't think it should be there - happy to use two fire units though (one firing HE, the other DPICM) to achieve the same result. 4 minutes ago, Breakthrough7 said: - Basic complement of lines/graphics/TRPs/text that are bound to the "arty overlay" and can therefore be hidden or shown as desired. Can't you already achieve that by the currently classification of that as "information" and just turning that overlay on or off as required? A fourth switch would seem to complicate things (and use up screen real estate)? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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