Ideas for game modes and vehicles.

Do you guys think it would be possible to add a game mode that incorporates the vehicles in a more fun way? Like, say a "Convoy Patrol"? I dont know how often humvees are used in patrols...I know we will be seeing a lot more vehicles down the road but for now...ide like to see humvees added with turrets and being able to use them on patrols. Watching them get hit with rpg's and going head to head with the trucks already in the game....and make those rocket launchers on the back of the burnt out trucks usable....lol.

humvee patrols that force us to dismount for a few then patrol on.

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new maps just as large as the ones we have with more road space for a convoy patrol would be kinda cool. I dont know if it could be done with this particular game but the idea is nice.

last edited by Max80

Very frequently. I was a machine gunner on a hummvee in Iraq, 127 missions and no whammies.

Some good things to do that would work on current maps:

  1. Get to a VIP (3-5 possible locations, check each and try to locate him). Once caught, put him into the truck and extract to start.
  2. Escort a vehicle full of humanitarian workers and food through a city, protect them while they unload, and go back to start.
  3. Go out to meet a village elder, get intel, and get back to start.

In all of these, there could be an "ambush" mechanic sort of like counterattack, which would give players a lot of enemies in a small area. These would require the convoy commander to order the column to force their way through, pull back and call in support, or find a new route.

The support options could be modified to "helicopter escort", "screening mortar fire", or "armored vehicle" (call in a Stryker/LAV25/tank).

Who knows, this could make using the vehicles actually fun.

Especially if they add the MK19 or M134 mounts 😃

@jballou said in Ideas for game modes and vehicles.:

Very frequently. I was a machine gunner on a hummvee in Iraq, 127 missions and no whammies.

Some good things to do that would work on current maps:

  1. Get to a VIP (3-5 possible locations, check each and try to locate him). Once caught, put him into the truck and extract to start.
  2. Escort a vehicle full of humanitarian workers and food through a city, protect them while they unload, and go back to start.
  3. Go out to meet a village elder, get intel, and get back to start.

In all of these, there could be an "ambush" mechanic sort of like counterattack, which would give players a lot of enemies in a small area. These would require the convoy commander to order the column to force their way through, pull back and call in support, or find a new route.

The support options could be modified to "helicopter escort", "screening mortar fire", or "armored vehicle" (call in a Stryker/LAV25/tank).

Who knows, this could make using the vehicles actually fun.

Especially if they add the MK19 or M134 mounts 😃

Yes, now we are talking. But I fear it may not be possible with this game. This sounds like a new type of game with a bigger scope of support and far more ambitious project. But who knows with the workshop down the road. Maybe we can mod it all in. Not trying to bash my own idea here LOL. I wonder if the Devs would consider this or if its possible with the mods. We havent seen the Workshop yet. I really hope so.

last edited by Max80

It could be done.

It would require several new additions, but nothing too crazy. If I were making a mod, I'd need access to:

  • Set the active objective
  • Add a Hummvee with armored windows
  • Add an IED made of large artillery shells as a fixed trap
  • Add an enemy vehicle that has an IED onboard
  • Capture and transport a bot

That would get 80% of the core mechanics settled, and putting those pieces together in different combinations could net a lot of additional ways to play on the same maps we already have.

Thank you for this feedback. It'll be passed on to the team!

I would totally play a game mode like this, I think for it to work I feel the bots would have to drive (static pace) and if EVERYONE gets out OR % players get out (being attacked) the convoy stops.......and if you die you have to fight your way back to your convoy.

Just a thought, alot of ideas in the air for this one, but would definitely play a mod of this either way.