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Re: AIMNAS Item requests[message #295419]
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Sun, 18 December 2011 19:36
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ko5ma |
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Registered:January 2010 Location: Poland |
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Now that you're implementing HAM 5, here's an idea for using the new item switching feature - adjustable gas blocks.
Many weapons are equipped with a gas regulator, normally set for suppressed/unsuppressed or dirty/clean firing, which is not very interesting in terms of in-game usage, but some of those have gas systems that can be completely turned off. This changes the weapon into a straight pull bolt action rifle, and can be used to make it even more quiet when using a suppressor and subsonic ammo (no sound from action cycling). In game effect could be balanced to give a very quiet (sound range < 5, with ss ammo and suppressor of course) weapon, at the cost of having to manually chamber every round. It would also be an interesting way (imo) to add some extra differences between otherwise similar weapons.
Notable examples of these are the Noveske AR-15's (if equipped with the optional switchblock, which can also be retrofitted to any DI AR - but that's not possible in 1.13 atm), some FALs, chinese pistols with integral silencers, possibly SCAR?
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And a suggestion - don't bother with making "collapsed stock" versions of weapons equipped with M4-style stocks. It's adjustable, yes, but this adjustment does not make it any less or more of a shooting aid. There are many shooters (myself included) who actually prefer using it fully collapsed or extended to the 1st notch, in a "nose to the charging handle" stance. It's no different in terms of recoil, cheekweld or whatnot to a fully extended stock, it's purely personal preference. It would make no sense to change weapon's stats based on this.
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Re: AIMNAS Item requests[message #295547]
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Tue, 20 December 2011 20:31
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smeagol |
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Registered:June 2008 Location: Bremen, Germany |
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The idea with the gas regulator in guns sounds interesting. Might actually add guns like that.
Already added collapsed versions of the retractable stock guns. Think it is okay though to have them only on one adjusted setting and one fully collapsed setting (the adjusted setting automatically is choosen for the shooter's optimal ergonomic profile, so to say...). The penalty for shooting a gun not adjusted to the optimal length is of course not as harsh as shooting a gun with a folded stock. But then again, those retractable stock guns also don't get the same high bonus on draw cost the folded guns get.
Basically guns with stocks fall into four major categories now:
fixed stock (no bonus, no penalty)
folding stock (high bonus on ready cost when folded, huge penalty to hit)
telescopic stock (medium bonus on ready cost when collapsed, medium penalty to hit)
retractable stock (low bonus, low penalty)
in addition to those, there are some special transformations (like SCAR rifles that actually have 3 modes -> folded, collapsed and regular) or guns that fold only for transport and can't be fired at all in folded mode (like the MAT-49 SMG, but it folds down to a very compact package, thus might actually be a useful backup gun if you need an SMG as a secondary weapon when you run out of ammo on your main gun... dunno... probably still a poor choice, but at least now you have the option to carry that thing around in folded position... same goes for the AR-7 survival rifle... folds down to a tight package that fits a medium pocket).
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Re: AIMNAS Item requests[message #295559]
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Wed, 21 December 2011 12:47
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ko5ma |
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Registered:January 2010 Location: Poland |
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One more idea for utilizing HAM5 item switching feature (it may have been proposed somewhere before, if so - sorry) - multi-caliber weapons. In practice, it could be used for revolvers (any .357 can also fire .38, stat changes could include decreased damage and increased reliability), rifles (maybe add .223 for civilian 5.56mm rifles? Any .223 rifle could fire 5.56 rounds at decreased accuracy and reliability, while using .223 rounds in 5.56 rifles would result in decreased damage and accuracy) etc.
Re stocks - my point is, an AR15-type stock, when fully collapsed, is normally used by some people, while others use it fully extended. It offers the same relative comfort in both cases, there should be no difference in accuracy or speed. Same with SCAR, it would be more logical to only offer 2 types (folded and opened), as the difference between collapsed and extended is less than 10cm. In any case, no big deal, just pointing it out.
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Re: AIMNAS Item requests[message #295587]
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Thu, 22 December 2011 04:30
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dynastia |
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Messages:14
Registered:November 2011 |
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Have you considered the PAM-1 or PAM-2?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M3_Grease_Gun#Foreign_variants
They're M3 Grease Gun knockoffs in 9x19mm. I realise there's plenty of lower-quality 9x19 SMGs already, but the PAMs are made in Argentina and in use by several South/Central American militaries, so they feel like they sort of belong in Arulco.
Also, along the lines of guns suited to the nationalities of specific mercs, I was having a look through wikipedia to see which guns my mercs would be most comfortable with based on their backgrounds, and most of them are well-served by the existing arsenal, but Barry Unger might appreciate an AK-63 variant ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AK-63 ), while Blood would probably prefer an R4 over the IMI Galil I've given him. ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/R4_assault_rifle ) Aside from the lack of Chinese weapons for Dr. Q, I don't think there are any other mercs that can't get their hands on the standard issue rifles of their nation's military. I know that it's low-priority to be adding even more clones of existing weapons, but I thought it might be nice if all the available mercs could carry a little piece of home with them, if they wanted to.
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Re: AIMNAS Item requests[message #295588]
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Thu, 22 December 2011 10:05
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smeagol |
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Registered:June 2008 Location: Bremen, Germany |
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Note that the term mercenary usually explicitly says that a mercenary does not fight for a nation. Ties to the home country are usually pretty loose. Mercs are interested in money, they choose what they think is good equipment (from what they have known from previous missions to have paid off so to say or they choose what they are used to from their background).
Thus some mercs, especially those that don't have extensive military background (like Blood, Barry and possibly Q) wouldn't care too much if a gun was made in their home country or not. Dunno... for some mercs it is quite fitting, but I think it is not a "must have".
Nationality is of course a good help for orientation. Adding guns, however, based on the mercs national background alone is a bit iffy. Especially since I already have a long list of stuff I need to add.
Doesn't mean I won't add the R4 at all (though after reading the description again, I guess it's simply a 1:1 copy of a Galil... so... probably no), but yet another AK variant is probably out...
As for the Grease guns... yeah, I wanted to add the grease gun now for quite some time, have tried to make decent looking pics of it a few times, but the pics always looked pretty bad. I might give it another go at some point.
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Re: AIMNAS Item requests[message #295604]
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Thu, 22 December 2011 17:05
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It really depends on many factors. Mercenary lines, friendships, enemies, likes, dislikes, profiles, stats, et cetera.
The Russians should all carry Russian equipment and weapons. I don't have a problem with Dr. Q carrying Russian guns, but it would be much nicer if he carried some Chinese weapons.
Also, I really think there should be more roleplaying items. Like a AA and NA book for Larry to carry around.
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Re: AIMNAS Item requests[message #296126]
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Mon, 02 January 2012 18:59
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dynastia |
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Messages:14
Registered:November 2011 |
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There seems to be a lack of Russian/WP vests that don't use box mags. It's not a big deal but it'd be kinda cool if your Bizon or RPK user didn't have to wear a western vest that's explicitly made for FN P90's. It'd be nice to have Russian vests for shotgun shells, belt-fed boxes, large mags, short box mags and drum mags (especially since 7.62WP adapters are irremovable), but at the very least a Russian vest with extra utility space instead of AR mags would be nice (and ammo could go on leg rigs).
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Re: AIMNAS Item requests[message #296195]
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Tue, 03 January 2012 23:25
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Matches Malone |
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Registered:June 2011 |
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Smith and Wesson M&P R8 - An eight-shot .357 magnum revolver with rails for sights, flashlights, etc.
Glock 17L and/or Glock 24. The longslide Glocks in 9mm and .40. They would be more accurate than the 17/22.
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Re: AIMNAS Item requests[message #297255]
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Wed, 25 January 2012 23:50
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Marcho |
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Registered:November 2008 Location: Finland |
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I demand more Winchester guns.
There is only ONE Winchester rifle in the game. And it's the model 94'trapper.
Here is a list of Winchester guns I want to see in-game:
- Winchester 1300 Defender (AKA. 'Speed pump' -shotgun) ( With pistol grip and without)
Reason: This is one of my personal favorites in Winchester's shotgun family. What makes this shotgun great? The fast-cycling pump action, which makes this weapon to be fired empty under 5 seconds. That's why this weapon is popular among hunters, sport shooters and most of U.S police departments. (Inc. LAPD and NYPD.) That's not however the only trait that this shotgun carries. It's also easy to be modded, lightweight (About 3kg), deadly and very reliable.
- Winchester Model Super X-2 This is the SX2 (Greenhead version)
Reason: Very popular among hunters, who seeks accuracy, deadliness and reliability. There is a newer model of the SX-2, which is The Super X-3. But, there is not much of a difference between X-2 and X-3. The Second is always the best right? This weapon is also used by sport shooters. Everything is piece of cake to kill when used in hands of a mercenary, capable of killing a Grizzly bear from 60 meters.
- Mare's Leg/Laig ( http://maresleg.com/maresleg.htm ) It might not be a Winchester. But, it's based on it. However, this is the "Official" and proud company that owns the rights for to make and sell commercially these PISTOLS*. Or you could use HAM 5's Transformation feature to "SAW-OFF" an Mare's leg from Winchester or other lever-action rifles.
*Used to be rifles, but U.S determines them as Pistols for their short barrel length.
Reason: Relic from The good old Wild West renewed by today's most talented gun manufacturers. Mare's Leg/Laig converts your lever-action rifle to a deadly firearm, which fits right on a custom made holster. The Mare's leg/laig should be contained in Jagged Alliance 1.13/AIMNAS. Size doesn't matter anymore, since this gun delivers death and pain to whatever the gun barrel faces.
- Winchester 1887 (+ Make a reference to the Terminator 2, because this is the Winchester from the movie that Schwarzenegger uses. Reference would be something like: "Hasta la vista, baby." )
Reason: From The Golden Wild West too, this weapon was the first successful repeating lever-action shotgun. It might be old, but it doesn't make this weapon less deadlier than any other gun. This weapon is popular from the movie: Terminator 2: Judgment Day (As I told before) and from the game: Call of Duty: Black Ops.
- Winchester Model 70
Reason: One of the most accurate bolt-action rifles that Winchester ever made. The Model 70 has been modified and been made better through over 80 years. Serving in hands of both Soldier, Hunter and a Sport shooter. This weapon however was replaced in U.S Army by Remington 700 during The Vietnam War. Still, this sniper rifle makes a good remark in Winchester history.
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Other requests:
-FX-05 Xiuhcoatl
Reason: This assault rifle is used by Mexican Army. Mix this and tequila and you make yourself a deadly Mexican Elite soldier. This assault rifle also have different variants to be configured and optimized. Including: Assault Rifle, Carbine, Light Machine gun and a Sharpshooter variant. This weapon can be chambered for the 5.56x45mm NATO or the 6.8x43mm SPC round. See Wikipedia
-Khaybar KH2002
Reason: Iranian made bullpup rifle similar to FAMAS. But, this gun however is very accurate, lightweight ( Under 4 kilograms = 3,5 -, 7?), reliable and doesn't give recoil much while shooting.
Khaybar is also a name of an Oasis which was conquered by Muhammad in 629 AD.
-Helmet Light attachments for helmets (See THIS for more info. )
Tan version:
!! NOTE: THIS IS THE HL1-A MODEL !!
Reason: There have been no Helmet light attachments before in this game, which I think there should be. During night operations and inside dark buildings this would be very useful. Giving both player and enemy to light their way to battle.
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Re: AIMNAS Item requests[message #297277]
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Thu, 26 January 2012 12:42
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Marcho |
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Registered:November 2008 Location: Finland |
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I understand. The game engine was never meant to handle things such as this. You didn't disappoint me, I only see it could be possible if the game wasn't that limited. Thanks for the answer.
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