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[Feature Request] Update Default Gearscript Definitions #227
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WIP COMMENT -- Will Create as Wiki Page once complete & reviewed by team Gearscript GuidelinesWhat follows is the recommended baseline for creating a gearscript for your missions, or the community gearscript library. These guidelines will ensure the basics are covered while still ensuring appropriate balance for the average mission using ACE Advanced Medical. Base Loadout RequirementsThe following should be present on all loadouts:
Medical SuppliesNon-Medical Roles
Medical RolesSurgeonThe Surgeon is the ultimate medical role, generally operating at the Platoon level or higher. They are able to perform all medical duties, including stitching & use of PAKs. Their role is coordinate medical needs with the Commander, as well as to provide additional aid in mass casualty situations. They are often called to work on patients with extreme trauma, and thus have more fluids than bandages and other equipment. They carry Blood, for flavour. Equipment:
MedicMedics operate at the Squad level, and are able to stitch wounds in addition to providing first-aid. They generally carry extra fluids and medications. Their role is to get casualties back in the fight, and to provide longer-term care like stitching when conditions allow it. They carry Saline, for flavour, and an Entrenching Tool to allow building cover. Equipment:
Combat LifesaverThe CLS is embedded at the fire-team level, and is generally intended to be a "Rifleman with blood & bandages." Their role is to stabilize wounded and get them back in the fight, or evacuate them to an aid station if warranted. They carry some Saline and meds. They do not carry entrenching tools. Equipment:
Role-Specific RecommendationsInfantryRiflemanAutoriflemanAssistant AutoriflemanRifleman, Anti-TankRifleman, Anti-AirGrenadierMarksmanDemolitions ExpertMedium MachinegunnerAssistant Medium MachinegunnerMedium Anti-TankAssistant Medium Anti-TankAmmo BearerCrewCSW GunnerCSW AssistantVehicle CommanderVehicle CrewHelo PilotHelo CrewFixed-Wing PilotLeadership & SupportFireteam LeaderSquad LeaderCommanderForward Air Controller / Forward ObserverEngineerMiscSniperSpotterSupply CratesSmallMediumVehicle |
If we're going to expand the default gearscript roles we should make it very clear in the file that whatever isn't required should be deleted. New gearscripts are a copy/paste process and I don't want MMs to feel like they have to create a CSW gunner in order to create a successful gearscript. On another note though, now that we have the technology to never overfill a unit loadout we could return to the F3_CA roots a little by making medical loadout separately defined and declarative.
This obviously doesn't help save time in the short term because it'll be a new feature and it'll need documentation. But we do have all the building blocks in place now to support this easily. |
Yep, with you. What I'm drafting above is meant to be a wider reference. In the loadouts themselves I'd add the extra roles & put them at the bottom marked as "Optional Roles" or w/e. I can take the same approach in the documentation I'm writing as well, though I think just having a very clear "Only make the roles you need for your mission" is sufficient. Medical idea is good, could be a neat pairing with the work I'm doing if it's something you're able to do anytime soon. Otherwise, good for later! |
Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.
A major feature of the framework is that you can run a mission "out of the box" if desired. This is great for new mission makers and for putting on missions with minimal effort.
Unfortunately, I've recently relied on these gearscripts and found a mixture of issues, mostly around medical equipment in odd or missing quantities. The Blufor Guerilla preset is especially outdated.
Describe the solution you'd like
All four default Gearscript definitions need to be given a detailed overhaul, ensuring consistent medical equipment and roles.
We should consider adding a few new default roles while we're here -- GREN, MMG, MAT, associated Assistants, DEMO (separate of engineer), and any other common roles not currently represented. We should have these roles present in default groups as well, perhaps as a weapons team or two. Providing these roles will help newer mission makers provide a wider variety of roles with greater confidence, and enhances the frameworks ability to provide quality "out of the box" events.
Why is this this best way to solve the problem?
Default framework loadouts set a standard for the community to follow. We need to ensure they're up-to-date and comprehensive.
Additional context
This is a great opportunity to set a standard for distribution of gear such as entrenching tools, binoculars, and varying fluid types for medical roles. These items, and others, can have a significant impact on player experience in ways that are easily overlooked, especially entrenching tools.
The team should discuss this to identify issues we've seen in ops that could be resolved in the default loadouts.
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