If we are moving towards a traditional army/marine company I suggest we have a single small higher speed squad that is capable of reacting to BG's or KOG encroachments. This may also help to flush out the platoons capabilities especially when we are at low pop. I know it would mean a new test, SOP and the likes but a small unit that can be more reactive and less front lines push might help 1-6 manage those BG's across the map.
#Adding a QRF Role
prisma meteor
warm yew
I got my first taste of ARMA multiplayer back in ARMA2 OA doing side mission/qrf type work on a 24/7 domination server and have been chasing that feeling ever since. I for one would absolutely jump at the chance to do it again in a similar scenario even with the work in progress pvp balancing
barren sail
the thing stopping something like this is its hard to get full squads for the main force
prisma meteor
True, this still allows for more infantry instead of like another demon or reaper role
Make it part of the SOP that there has to be at least all four squads of a platoon fielded, doesn't have to be full but fielded to let them deploy
We are getting higher pops but people love their permed roles so why not add one that puts them back on the ground
or do the same thing where there has to be 40 bluefor for them to slot
high plover
That role sounds like a banshee team but spicier. I like that
Like a 1-4 on standby👀
rustic sedge
We've had this before (3rd Platoon) but that was in the days of 2 full platoons on at prime time. We can hardly fill an entire Platoon. To me this is absolutely not needed, and would draw attention away from slotting into First Platoon.
If that happens then first platoon just dies and everyone slots QRF, then that becomes "1st Platoon" and the cycle repeats
Also a single squad stands no chance against 60+ EI, 2 ZUs, 4+ BMDs, 2+ MBTs
prisma meteor
They don’t have to beat it only route it to allow the platoon time to finish what they are doing
fickle flame
So a squad that can make a roadblock?
rustic sedge
And get absolutely destroyed trying to slow the BG down. My arguement stays the same, it would take away from people slotting 1st Platoon to slot into something that only goes out once or twice per restart just to get squad wiped
sacred snow
Sounds like you could just designate a squad as QRF if you really wanted to
high plover
Sounds like you could just designate a squad as QRF if you really wanted to
how to get a squad to slowly disconnect 101
crimson sandal
Not if it’s a permed squad @high plover
Banshee sits around for hours sometimes, because they know what they’re getting into.
blissful escarp
Permed sure but still should require assassin 1 thru 3 to have enough players
high plover
If it’s a designated slot I get that I like the idea completely. I was just commenting to what giraffe said. Making a assassin squad sit around on standby to respond to bgs when that’s not what they logged on for will make them leave the squad.
high plover
Permed sure but still should require assassin 1 thru 3 to have enough players
I agree.
Atleast a full 1-1 and 1-4
bronze river
It would likely need to have access to heavier weaponry so it can adapt to what the situation entails.
high plover
It would likely need to have access to heavier weaponry so it can adapt to what ...
Javelins
Make it worth the effort to make the role
crimson sandal
I like the idea of kinda just doing it. Normal pop is 30ish dudes total. Lowest manned squad (normally 1-3 w/ 3-4 dudes) becomes the de facto QRF with the goal that the PLT’s best shooters attempt to rotate to lowest manned squad.
I have little faith that a) we have enough people to make a dedicated role for this. B) admin can be assed to make this a specific role.
So just rock with it and try out the above. If it becomes a commonly practiced method, and it’s productive, then maybe admin will evaluate making it a thing.
bronze river
😂 I’m reminded of my 1-7ing studying for 1-6. I was literally told repeatedly the players wouldn’t like that as it was always part of my planning. I finally just gave up on 1-6ing
high plover
I have little faith that a) we have enough people to make a dedicated role for t...
We can get a roster in this forum of who all is for it. Only obstacle I see is planning from those interested to hop on at the same time and also if the 1-6 isn’t onboard.
crimson sandal
If you need shooters I got shooters for you thicc. All the homies would be into this I have little doubt.
high plover
Let’s shoot for next restart and try it out. Need bodies and readily available AT
And a discussion with leadership
A means of insertion
fickle flame
I mean, they could add 1-5 to make the 1-1 through 1-9 complete
crimson sandal
Would be sick. Shame we don’t have the numbers orchid.
fickle flame
True, guess me and the platoon numbering system have something in common, we have a gaping hole... my heart, there is a gaping hole in my heart
warm yew
Have you tried a packing bandage?
fickle flame
Maybe I'll try that next
zenith crescent
I think with us constantly doing inserts/reinserts that kinda applies to the qrf, a squad could also be routed to engage bgs or reinforcements.
primal bluff
we used to have a QRF platoon when we used to max the server out every night with 125 players. If we were doing that again i'd be all for it, but adding SOPs, slots etc and working it all out again is pretty pointless considering it's rare we will up two platoon now aside from maybe 1-2 nights a week and pre-planned ops