Mission "1-5 Team Recon" by Laggy.Public 0.92 Beta version.
Description: You are a team of Special Forces operating behind enemy lines on North Sahrani.
ArmA version: 1.14
Needed Addons: None.
Known bugs: None.
NOTE: This mission has been tested several times in MP, but feedback would really be appreciated since it probably needs some improvements.
EDIT: According to some beta testers the insertion flight into the mountains is a really bad AI flying experience. For me on my server it has ALWAYS worked perfect, so I'm confused. If you get this problem, simply start the mission without intro. Would be grateful for feedback on this topic.Thanks to: Mandoble for his stunning "Air Support" script, Seven for his "sniper" script, Hoz for his "DoFollowUnit" script, Nominesine and Manbane for playtesting plus all of you at the OFPEC forum.
Important changes in:
Version 0.92
Fixed a small ACE v.s mando_missiles issue, which didn't matter... unless you used ACEmod
Initiated Spectating script properly... sorry, hope the "seagull" was OK for a while.
Version 0.91
Added Kegety's spectating script.
"Bug" concerning chopper not leaving after insertion should now be solved. Thanks to Worldeater for that.
To avoid confusion when AI refuses to disembark I made everyone eject automatically at insertion point.
Players pulling the ammo boxes should now be seen by other players as well.
EDIT: The ammo box pulling animation is quite stuttering for players NOT local to the ammo box.
According to master MP scripters this is unavoidable without addons and at least it looks good for the "puller". You'll just have to live with that I'm afraid.Reduced the total amount of Air Supports available, to force careful planning by players.
Added some #lightpoint vehicles and sounds to make some missions more atmospheric.
Added just a few more enemy groups, that can surprise you.
Added some more radio commands to clearify situations and instruct players when needed.
Missiontype: Multiplayer COOP, but SP is possible.
Players: 1-5
Mission Time: Several hours (a "whole evening" mission)
Island: Sahrani
Mission Version: 0.92 Beta
Intro: Yes (intergrated with the mission)
Parameters: Yes (Intro option)
Time: Varies
Weather: Okay to good
Missionwork: This is a very long MP mission that actually consists of several shorter missions. You play "Team Recon" that are flown in behind enemy lines on North Sahrani. Your team will operate from a small Base Camp in the mountains and perform intense raids, that are ordered by HQ. You are a small outnumbered group that needs to stay out of sight, but have the advantage of calling in Air Support (Mandobles script). The Air Support has many functions, ranging from CAS missions and carpetbombings to vehicle and ammo supplies for your team. The mission is quite free in tactics and choices, which should make it replayable. The different objectives will include sabotage, assassination, kidnapping and the saving of POWs. I also made an effort to include some roleplaying elements in this mission which leads to next section.
Special: Many things are interactive in this mission. First you will have to choose a good spot for your Base Camp. After calling in an "ammo supply" you can actually move the ammo boxes around (pulling them) and build the camp wherever you want. The Base camp has the function of healing major injuries and also acts as a "return spot" for some missions. Smaller injuries can be healed by a "First Aid Kit" action. For some missions you might prefer a different time of day, which is why you can wait X number of hours whenever you want (number of hours chosen and activation done by radio menu). All team members also have their own special ability. One is the leader (calls for Air Support), one is a mechanic (can repair vehicles), one is a medic (works as a field surgeon), one is a pilot (can fly choppers) and the last member is a sniper specialist (Sevens "Sniper-Spotter" script). All this as well as custom sound, music, voice acting and scripts should hopefully make it enjoyable.
Like I said, this is a loooong mission and if you only like action you might find it slow, but if you prefer teamwork, variety, freedom of choice, planning, interactivity and atmosphere you should love it.
Contact: tolaggy@hotmail.com
Hope you enjoy it. My wish is that I've created a fun mission.
Laggy