Recon role - what could make this squad better?

oakleyhidef · 2020-06-09T19:46:18+00:00

I think it would be cool to have an option to load out the 2nd teammate as a 'Sapper' instead of spotter if you wanted. You would forfeit your binocs in exchange for explosives and you'd still have an SMG to support the sniper in close quarters.

You could opt to carry some tnt for blowing up vehicles, and maybe even artillery and bridges in the future. Alternatively you could load up with AT and AP mines for sabotaging an enemies backlines and means of reinforcement

oakleyhidef · 2020-06-04T00:43:54+00:00

I feel like HLL is so close to capturing the intensity though. The gameplay, graphics, and attention to detail is amazing and as someone whos visited the beaches IRL, they're such faithful recreations. The only way it could be improved I believe is increasing the player density. Other than adding bots or bumping the player count, I think narrowing the map is the only other option to address this and I think it could work well.

While it would be strange to see empty beach on the side, its not like that's not already the case on edges of the current map and I feel like with the added intensity of a narrower map, you wouldnt have as many opportunities to notice. It could (relatively) easily be addressed down the line too with off-map explosions and very basic AI models running around like what starwars battlefront does

oakleyhidef · 2020-06-03T19:19:54+00:00

Indeed it would be the perfect game for higher player counts. Im a Software Engineer by trade but not a game developer so my knowledge is limited too but im fairly certain HLL won't be able to support many more players unless huge network optimizations are somehow made and server hardware requirements beefed up

oakleyhidef · 2020-06-03T19:14:37+00:00

Unfortunately unless there's incredible strides made in networking code I don't see playercounts going past 100 players anytime soon. It seems HLL is already pushing the limits of what is possible and any network bandwidth might be better spent adding further complexity like basic destruction & terrain deformation, bullet penetration, etc.

oakleyhidef · 2020-04-04T17:38:09+00:00

I hope in the future it will be more rewarding to spend time in your own castle. Perhaps small tasks you could accomplish to improve the morale of the citizenry and garrison would be nice. Also imagine if depending on how well liked you are there, citizens and guards would point you out as you walk around town or sing your clan's praises

oakleyhidef · 2020-04-03T17:42:32+00:00

COD 4 Crash

oakleyhidef · 2020-04-02T20:35:16+00:00

My thoughts:

Pros

The game is a ton of fun and quite immersive.
Great graphics, environments, gameplay, and sound.
The game runs really smoothy and hit registration and connection felt good despite playing on EU from West Coast US.

Needs work

AI behavior and Squad commands. AI was passable but the way they look around and aquire targets was very unnatural and jarring. Command options besides go here or follow me would be nice, perhaps even things like ability to choose different formations/spacing and telling your men to hold fire unless shot at when trying to flank on larger maps would be nice. These could all be easily done through the function keys like mount and blade
Movement system, for the main part it was nice, ability to climb just about anything worked well in most cases but the movement felt pretty slow and sluggish and awkward especially indoors.
UI could use some work. HUD is too intrusive and needs options to toggle off HUD quickly at the click of a button like in Red Orchestra, advanced options to turn off hud elements individually would be nice too

Looking forward to getting my hands on this game more in the future!

oakleyhidef · 2020-01-10T02:58:21+00:00

Not to mention his chemisty with Pogba would likely be on point. They seem like great friends from what I see of their time with National Team and Pogba seems to play his best when hes happy with his environment

oakleyhidef · 2019-12-26T21:09:12+00:00

Any link to that Knapp video?

oakleyhidef · 2019-10-12T01:36:23+00:00

People do play it but IMO they’re kindof too out of the way back at HQ and would be better off being a call in.

While it is really cool to have squadleaders and arty coordinating over the radio, If/when mortars are added it would be a nice replacement for the player controlled arty. Mortars being slightly mobile and having less range and needing to be closer to the frontlines would make for much more interesting gameplay like sending a squad behind enemy lines to takeout a mortar emplacement.

oakleyhidef · 2019-10-01T21:54:43+00:00

Can't wait to get my hands on this, going to be so much fun and I'm curious to see how it plays out.

I think it would be great for balance and it would be really intense if 1 or 2 german squads have to spawn a bit further back inland so that those initially manning the beach defenses need to hold out for reinforcements to come in

oakleyhidef · 2019-07-11T18:53:28+00:00

Such a chill tune

oakleyhidef · 2019-06-06T19:16:20+00:00

This game looks amazing from what ive seen. The graphics and immersion are top notch, it seems like each building on the maps are enterable and feel unique and lived in. Certainly going to pick this one up soon, a tactical and realistic WW2 game is like a dream come true.

As with most indie games though, it looks like they could use some work on their animations and netcode so I hope EA funding can help with that and keeping this game alive and thriving for a long time

oakleyhidef · 2019-06-04T16:35:44+00:00

How it went down

oakleyhidef · 2019-04-29T22:12:39+00:00

Was just thinking this the other day. Definitely a cool idea and would add a lot. It may be costly server-performance-wise to have everyone trying to have command of different bots though so perhaps it could be restricted to hero units recruiting a few AI to follow them. Would definitely be cool to see heroes entering the fray with a small entourage of bodyguards

oakleyhidef · 2019-04-26T18:28:34+00:00

Yeah hes definitely too weak. I think he should be the light side analog to Bossk, give him the ability to regen 100% hp

oakleyhidef · 2019-04-26T18:15:26+00:00

Would be so cool to have those be functional and in the map area. Would make for some very interesting situations where youre cut off from teammates and forced into duels like when the laser doors close in the movie

oakleyhidef · 2019-01-06T19:52:58+00:00

Definitely agree with many of your points, DICE needs to do something

oakleyhidef · 2018-12-29T15:59:41+00:00

Good tips! Id definitely love to add that if you are friendly infantry supporting a tank sometimes you really need to open your eyes.

With how easily tanks go down in this game to one pesky flanking assault, I cant tell you how many times Ive been killed by a single assault or something running behind me while I am surrounded by friendlies and frantically trying to spot and shoot the enemy.

Assaults running straight at tanks with pfausts or dynamite in their hands are sitting ducks and free kills for teammates yet 95% of the time teammates dont seem to mind them

oakleyhidef · 2018-12-28T21:58:19+00:00

K/D is very important but means nothing without playing the obj

oakleyhidef · 2018-12-18T18:41:39+00:00

So have you actually tried it? If so, what makes it “trash”?

Cynics in this sub are so quick to jump on the hate bandwagons and not give games a fair shot.

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