Alexrey Posted July 22, 2011 Posted July 22, 2011 (edited) I was wondering if ED is thinking of improving upon the random mission generator in the near future. Right now I feel like it's seriously lacking in its ability. I've used it a few times and it seems like a complete free for all with no strategy present anywhere on the battlefield. All it does is plonk a few units down and gives them simple waypoints that make them drive in a straight line until someone decides to blow the crap outta them. Each mission is the same, and so far I've found no static air defenses present. Couldn't they even try and make a few different random scenarios for us, such as destroying an airfield or providing CAS for friendlies before they infiltrate an enemy town? It would be nice to actually generate a random mission and after completing it be able to say "wow, that was pretty damn awesome", instead of thinking that you just wasted your time. Edited July 22, 2011 by Alexrey
Eddie Posted July 22, 2011 Posted July 22, 2011 It's in its infancy at the moment and will be improved and built upon as time passes and further modules come along. These things take time.
159th_Viper Posted July 22, 2011 Posted July 22, 2011 Why not just use the missions generated as a template and improve/add-on as necessary to suit your individual needs? Novice or Veteran looking for an alternative MP career? Click me to commence your Journey of Pillage and Plunder! [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] '....And when I get to Heaven, to St Peter I will tell.... One more Soldier reporting Sir, I've served my time in Hell......'
Alexrey Posted July 22, 2011 Author Posted July 22, 2011 It's in its infancy at the moment and will be improved and built upon as time passes and further modules come along. These things take time. That's good to hear, looking forward to it. Why not just use the missions generated as a template and improve/add-on as necessary to suit your individual needs? If I add my own units I'll know exactly where they are and it'll take most of the challenge away from the sortie, it's kind of like writing a book just so you can read it, the excitement has gone before you've even started.
Harzach Posted July 22, 2011 Posted July 22, 2011 That's good to hear, looking forward to it. If I add my own units I'll know exactly where they are and it'll take most of the challenge away from the sortie, it's kind of like writing a book just so you can read it, the excitement has gone before you've even started. You'd be surprised! Particularly if you have labels off and F10 is "map only".
159th_Viper Posted July 22, 2011 Posted July 22, 2011 You'd be surprised! Particularly if you have labels off and F10 is "map only". Exactly :) Most of the time it's called Good Intel in any event - you do not stumble blindly into a situation if at all avoidable, especially not if you're a hog pilot. Novice or Veteran looking for an alternative MP career? Click me to commence your Journey of Pillage and Plunder! [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] '....And when I get to Heaven, to St Peter I will tell.... One more Soldier reporting Sir, I've served my time in Hell......'
EtherealN Posted July 22, 2011 Posted July 22, 2011 There's also a lot to be said for randomized triggers... [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Daniel "EtherealN" Agorander | Даниэль "эфирныйн" Агорандер Intel i7 2600K @ 4.4GHz, ASUS Sabertooth P67, 8GB Corsair Vengeance @ 1600MHz, ASUS GTX 560Ti DirectCU II 1GB, Samsung 830series 512GB SSD, Corsair AX850w, two BENQ screens and TM HOTAS Warthog DCS: A-10C Warthog FAQ | DCS: P-51D FAQ | Remember to read the Forum Rules | | | Life of a Game Tester
Alexrey Posted July 23, 2011 Author Posted July 23, 2011 Maybe I'll give it a go and add some structure to the random missions. I guess there's no harm in trying. I'm heading back to university tomorrow since my mid-year holiday is almost finished, hopefully then I'll be able to try the online aspect of flying. Can't wait, since I've essentially learnt most of the A-10C's systems and weapons (currently on page 451 of the manual :P) but have run out of single player missions to test them on.
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