Thread: Huge change to gameplay 'Logistics'

Posting this as a separate topic so folks see it and will add it to my list post.

Posted by [R-Dev]dbzao on the main PR forums
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I wanted to share some of the work on the logistics system of the mod.

This is the work of a bunch of people, R-DEVs and R-CONs, so I wont list them all here because I will probably forget some names.


Logistics Trucks

These are 2 man vehicles used to provide logistics support with supply crates and repairs (see bellow).

[img width=700 height=525]http://img168.imageshack.us/img168/4066/truck1ek6.jpg[/img]


Supply Crates

Deployed by the logistics trucks and heavy transport helicopters (default right-click), provides faction specific infantry ammunition and supplies for deploying Forward Outposts. You are not able to rearm or build FOs from enemy supply crates.

[img width=700 height=525]http://img168.imageshack.us/img168/7905/truckcrates1pu6.jpg[/img]

Repair "Crates"

Deployed by the logistics trucks (default X), can repair vehicles in close proximity. Only one allowed per truck but with unlimited "supply", so you can move up, deploy a new one, and the old one will disappear. No need to rearm them like the supply crates. For 0.85, the wrench will only be used for mine disposal.

[img width=700 height=525]http://img168.imageshack.us/img168/2470/repair1pe8.jpg[/img]

Vehicle Resupply/Repair Depot

Positioned mostly at main bases, provide vehicle ammunition and repairs. On carrier maps they will appear at forward control points once captured.

[img width=700 height=525]http://img116.imageshack.us/img116/8843/depot11ec5.jpg[/img]




APCs

These are going to be the main transport vehicles for the conventional forces. No more jeeps spawning from Forward Outposts and transport trucks being used once and abandoned everywhere. This will require a higher level of teamwork between squads and APCs will need to start acting like infantry transport and stop being used as "light tanks". Jeeps and transport trucks will feature on maps that fit the scenario of the map.




Kit Request

The only places to request kits will be the new Supply Crates (faction specific), the APCs and the Vehicle Depots. You will be able to request all types of kits (except crewman and pilot) from these places.

Wow, HUGE changes. I imagine this will also spur more 'convoy' systems, Co trucks running with tanks and other things.