02-03-2016, 02:54 PM
What I'm sorely missing is missions that involve real life factions and geopolitics. Let's face it, the Armaverse is not convincing. The whole CSAT alliance is a frail idea given real life realities, and no tiny island such as Altis will be granted with independence and an own defence force. Even if you don't agree with my analysis, you'd agree that real life will always be more convincing, anyway.
Therefore, why not base missions on real-life nationalities, factions and geography? So CSAT become Iranians, or specifically the Revolutionary Guards, the AAF becomes the Hellenic Armed Forces and FIA can become the PKK or whatever irregular force that comes to your mind. Altis can be Cyprus, so what if it's much much smaller? The connection to real life makes it worthwhile. The second real world actors and places are used, the mission's flavor change and becomes much stronger.
I feel that nationalities could be stretched even farther. I wouldn't mind playing a CSAT unit that plays a Turkish unit in the mission, for example.
If we throw addons into this idea, there are almost no limitations. I am eager to play missions that take part in the Ukrainian revolution, in Syria's civil war, in Lebanon, in Sinai. We have such a wonderful scenario generator, why in most of our missions, we limit ourselves to some shitty, highly limited, politically-correct universe that no one cares about? Think how immersive it will be to play the Free Syrian Army in an operation against the Syrian Army or against ISIS? Tamil Tigers against Sri Lankan forces. The possibilities are endless. The immersion factor is massive.
I am aware that there will be discrepancies such as ingame tags, different language spoken by the AI, Geographical areas that do not completely resemble the correct environment, but these can be easily overlooked if the scenario is even somewhat convincing.
What are your guys thoughts on this?
Some wonderful examples:
Therefore, why not base missions on real-life nationalities, factions and geography? So CSAT become Iranians, or specifically the Revolutionary Guards, the AAF becomes the Hellenic Armed Forces and FIA can become the PKK or whatever irregular force that comes to your mind. Altis can be Cyprus, so what if it's much much smaller? The connection to real life makes it worthwhile. The second real world actors and places are used, the mission's flavor change and becomes much stronger.
I feel that nationalities could be stretched even farther. I wouldn't mind playing a CSAT unit that plays a Turkish unit in the mission, for example.
If we throw addons into this idea, there are almost no limitations. I am eager to play missions that take part in the Ukrainian revolution, in Syria's civil war, in Lebanon, in Sinai. We have such a wonderful scenario generator, why in most of our missions, we limit ourselves to some shitty, highly limited, politically-correct universe that no one cares about? Think how immersive it will be to play the Free Syrian Army in an operation against the Syrian Army or against ISIS? Tamil Tigers against Sri Lankan forces. The possibilities are endless. The immersion factor is massive.
I am aware that there will be discrepancies such as ingame tags, different language spoken by the AI, Geographical areas that do not completely resemble the correct environment, but these can be easily overlooked if the scenario is even somewhat convincing.
What are your guys thoughts on this?
Some wonderful examples:
- Wiggum's missions (note the liberty he takes with national identities and locations, and his missions are great, spoken from experience).
- Domestus' awesome Syrian rebellion Arma 2 campaign. Can't find it online, but those of you who played with us back in the Arma 2 days, know what I talk about.
- RWO Real World Operations - An initiative to bring to life real world operations in Arma that started in Arma 2. However, made up scenarios with real actors and places is just fine and will already boost the mission's immersion, no need for a documentary styled scenarios.
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