M1025 Humvee module

[Temp89]

If ED ever wanted to do a proof-of-concept for ground based modules, the Humvee would probably be the most inexpensive option.

 

 

 

You could make a clickable cockpit out of its various levers, buttons, adjustable mirrors and radio. Not to mention clicking on the cover release switch and the bolt for the M2, or clicking the TOW control buttons like in Steel Beasts.

 

I'm assuming the ground class can't have a clickable cockpit, but I have "driven" the Ka-50 down roads and the Harrier is adding a new 4-point bogey contact system, so if you made a wingless plane it could function that way.

 

There is the issue of whether the engine is adept enough to provide a functional environment for it. Trees are still an issue, as the crude collision boxes in 2.0 are only sufficient for air combat. I haven't checked if buildings block the AI's line of sight. I do think you could make some good convoy, transport, and patrol missions, but you'd have to be very controlling of the scenario to make it work.

[Northstar98]

+1 It would be a very good start, not sure what others will think of it.

 

In fairness though probably low priority - how ground vehicles are simulated as a whole (regarding the HP based damage system, the totally backwards suspension system and the lack of proper simulating of certain transmission set-ups (I'm talking about tank neutral steering for instance)) will need very major changes.

[Voodooflies]

That would be cool for any immersive JTAC operations.

[Silver_Dragon]

Build a "ground module" can be make big changes on the core simulator and code the appropriate dlls, assets, etc. The main problem actually is has unknown. No "internal" cockpits on vehicles in the horizon :(

[Destroyer37]

Man talk about bringing back memories...Lots of time in that type.