Greetings all,
@ CocoaJin
Yes, you are correct, until these consumables are relegated to only command and scout elements we will continue to see this type of play.
- The game 'awards' players for using these two items more than directly engaging Enemy Mech's currently
- If they were 'restricted' to elements that actually fielded a Command C3 network, I would understand
- As you stated, they should not be available to every player, just because they have a slot for it.
Standard Mech's have communications designed to operate within there company and sub unit. They normally do not have the means to contact the higher formations that control these two resources. That is where the Command Mech's come in, coordinating the battle and communications with other companies. Be it aerospace or ground units, the Command Mech's can call on any of the Regiments/Brigades units that are available.
- Do we need to have designations of the type of Comms held on each Mech?
- Yes, and it's already listed in the technical Spec's for each Mech chassis, so there's no need to design or invent this information.
PGI has given every Mech the Command C3 network as a default, this is not how the actual Tech, Lore or TT operated. Shared information of the Enemy and targets should work similar to how ECM bubbles are working, if your 'in the C3 bubble' or line of sight you get the updates. Outside, you can only depend on your current sensor suite and the standard Mech comms.
- This would also make it advantageous to 'upgrade' your Mech's sensors to the advanced level. Extending them to the 1000m or 1250m depending on BAP.
- And may require PGI to design an 'Update' for some Mech's with there C1 to C3 comms package, taking additional space and weight. (may even alter the Chassis model id, by adding an "- I", "- E" (improved/enhanced) to it's indicated id?)
This 'higher formation' Comms should be where all the 'off board' elements are available, be it Arty, Airstrikes, or Smoke deployments. You want these resources, then you'll need to ensure that there is a Command Mech or C3 equipped Scout of some type in the Drop.
- I had thought that this is where the Command Console would be used and the 'perks' of having one, but alas, not so.
This is directly linked to 'Role Warfare' and the bonus's and rewards for operating these systems and Mech's.
9erRed
Edited by 9erRed, 03 August 2014 - 03:05 PM.