gonk 0 Posted August 6, 2003 Era Limitation Setting would be used to limit equipment/vehicles/aircraft/tanks etc... that you are able to use in a mission. I.e. it would be nice to fly an A-10 or Apache around Vietnam however these things were not invented yet . This feature would be more beneficial for Team Death match games that you want to limit the type of equipment available to each team. I know at the moment the weapons are encoded in the missions however... if you had Join In Game option with a range of equipment/weapons to choose from before joining the game then this feature could have some practical use. cheers... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
El Savior 0 Posted August 6, 2003 A great idea! How about if could choose real date when mission will happend. Every weapon and unit have hardcoded 'first apperiance' date or year. I'm pretty sure in BIF's missions we won't see any Apaches or A10's in Vietnam. The problem is when ignorant users are making these Vietnam era missions  El Savior Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theavonlady 2 Posted August 6, 2003 Doesn't sound at all practical. As you yourself noted, weapons and vehicle possibilities are set by the mission maker. On the one hand, it's not mission maker's resposnibilities to know whether a given weapon was introduced in 1985 or 1983. On the other hand, what decent server will host missions that no one wants to play because of too many historical innacuracies. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heatseeker 0 Posted August 6, 2003 (theavonlady @ Aug. 06 2003,08:01) said: On the other hand, what decent server will host missions that no one wants to play because of too many historical innacuracies. That one was precious . I kind of like the idea, there are many mp missions already were east soldiers have nato weaponry and vehicals available because the games oficial units are not very balanced for both sides, but if all 3 campaigns will take place in the 70s period that means all oficial weapons and stuf will fit with that time period, no I think we can expect many inacuracys in MP missions for OPF2, i have a feeling map makers will mix all the russian, VC and african stuff in their missions, but on the other hand most of that stuff should be russian equipment or replicas so i think it may work out well . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theavonlady 2 Posted August 6, 2003 (Heatseeker @ Aug. 06 2003,13:31) said: i have a feeling map makers will mix all the russian, VC and african stuff in their missions, but on the other hand most of that stuff should be russian equipment or replicas so i think it may work out well  . If they do, then they're mixing intentionally as all OFP units come with default weapon assignments. A mission maker would have to go out of his way to place an M16 in the hands of a Russian soldier. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Harnu 0 Posted August 6, 2003 [b said: Quote[/b] ]I.e. it would be nice to fly an A-10 or Apache around Vietnam however these things were not invented yet . The A-10 was in NAM I believe. Went into use around 72-73 I thought Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
El Savior 0 Posted August 6, 2003 (Harnu @ Aug. 06 2003,18:23) said: [b said: Quote[/b] ]I.e. it would be nice to fly an A-10 or Apache around Vietnam however these things were not invented yet . The A-10 was in NAM I believe.  Went into use around 72-73 I thought  Not quite. Check USAF Fact Sheet about A-10 Thunderbolt. First production A-10 was delivered to USAF in October 1975 after the war. It did not take any part of Vietnam war because U.S. signed peace pact in January 27 1973. El Savior Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gonk 0 Posted August 7, 2003 It may be useful for quick MP Capture and Hold missions. I am assuming BIS are going to add the ability to choose your own weapons prior to joining a MP game. Which will make it interesting trying to capture a map set in early 70's.... then try the same map in the 80's. Or maybe for handicap reasons... set one side to 80's against another set in the 70's. ect... I sure other ppl can think of uses for it. It is all about variety. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Harnu 0 Posted August 7, 2003 (El Savior @ Aug. 06 2003,18:19) said: (Harnu @ Aug. 06 2003,18:23) said: [b said: Quote[/b] ]I.e. it would be nice to fly an A-10 or Apache around Vietnam however these things were not invented yet . The A-10 was in NAM I believe.  Went into use around 72-73 I thought  Not quite. Check USAF Fact Sheet about A-10 Thunderbolt. First production A-10 was delivered to USAF in October 1975 after the war. It did not take any part of Vietnam war because U.S. signed peace pact in January 27 1973. El Savior Doh, my bad. 72 was the year it was first flown. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heatseeker 0 Posted August 8, 2003 (theavonlady @ Aug. 06 2003,12:16) said: If they do, then they're mixing intentionally as all OFP units come with default weapon assignments.A mission maker would have to go out of his way to place an M16 in the hands of a Russian soldier. How many MP missions out there where east have G36 rifles and apache helicopters available for balancing reasons? I sure dont like to play east with western gear . And assuming the game will take place in the 70s all oficial units that come with game will fit that time frame, perhaps this sugestion could be thrown at mission makers who use unoficial addons and stuff Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theavonlady 2 Posted August 8, 2003 (Heatseeker @ Aug. 08 2003,06:46) said: And assuming the game will take place in the 70s all oficial units that come with game will fit that time frame, perhaps this sugestion could be thrown at mission makers who use unoficial addons and stuff The easiest thing to do would be to compile a list of official (and user made) addons, stating their date of first use, countires, armies, conflicts, etc. Such a list could be hosted by me at The FAQ and by OFPEC. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites