Pak40 Posted August 5, 2002 Share Posted August 5, 2002 Wouldn't it be nice to have SOP Settings for armored units in CMBB, just like the ones for TacOps 4. Or would it be considered too much micro management? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schrullenhaft Posted August 5, 2002 Share Posted August 5, 2002 It would be nice, but it isn't going to happen for CMBB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Emrys Posted August 6, 2002 Share Posted August 6, 2002 Well, the shoot 'n' scoot order for AFVs is effectively an SOP as far as I'm concerned. Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwolf Posted August 6, 2002 Share Posted August 6, 2002 The fundamental issue here is that Combat Mission mixes two things together it shouldn't mix together: direction/movement/speed and behaviour. The combined commands like sneak and move imply all of moving, the speed and he behaviour on contact. This is entirely unsatisfying and the behaviour setting should be seperated, in SOP setting like TacOps has. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvio Manuel Posted August 6, 2002 Share Posted August 6, 2002 I agree, TacOps SOP would be great for the CM II engine re-write. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pak40 Posted August 6, 2002 Author Share Posted August 6, 2002 I think it would help greatly with recon vehicles where you want to find and identify the enemy's location but reverse out of trouble before it starts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwazydog Posted August 7, 2002 Share Posted August 7, 2002 Pak, the move to contact command works quite well for recon vehicles actually Using the command they will move until they do spot an enemy unit, at which point they will halt. If the enemy unit has the ability to take them out they will then get the hell out of there more often than not Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce70 Posted August 7, 2002 Share Posted August 7, 2002 I think you should be able to set certain SOPs before a battle but I think it would detract from the game if you were able to change them during the battle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phancucchin@aol.com Posted August 7, 2002 Share Posted August 7, 2002 Originally posted by Bruce70: I think you should be able to set certain SOPs before a battle but I think it would detract from the game if you were able to change them during the battle.A good idea to me. But how about also if you take a flag, the ability is then made to change certain SOPs? Just the idea to discuss and share idea. i think for maybe games down teh road a ways. Thats all Phan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwolf Posted August 7, 2002 Share Posted August 7, 2002 Obviously you need to change the SOPs during gameplay. The TacOps model resets part of the SOPs when used. You can then set them again manually when you want them, but you don't get them a gazillion of times withint he same turn. As for move to contact, that again is a combined command, but from the TacOps model missing such subteleties (?) as "unload loaded infantry when a) fired on shooting yourself c) spot enemy". You cannot blend SOPs of this richness into commands, you need seperate settings for SOPs and movement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pak40 Posted August 7, 2002 Author Share Posted August 7, 2002 Originally posted by KwazyDog: Pak, the move to contact command works quite well for recon vehicles actually Using the command they will move until they do spot an enemy unit, at which point they will halt. If the enemy unit has the ability to take them out they will then get the hell out of there more often than not DanThanks for the description, Dan. I wasn't aware that they would back out of trouble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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