Shattered Faith Mod Update

[Greystreak]

Re: Shattered Faith Mod Update

In a large scale war, there would be conscription, and with that, a need for cheaper weaponry, not over-weight, overpriced equipment still in beta phases. . .

Hmm. Dunno Raslin; it's hard to reconcile your view with the statement that you have recently served the active military, unless you're a 'heretic' by nature against current doctrine, or have not been exposed to it. Any future 'large scale war' (e.g. 'conventional') is generally considered to be a "come-as-you-are" affair--where nations and their military forces are going to have to 'play' with men & women (TO&E) they have today. Waiting for any nation's political machinery to enact 'conscription', and train raw recruits with 'cheap weapons' (let alone have them designed and manufactured) would simply take too long.

As for the OICW, you are probably right.

[[SFDev]Preacher]

Re: Shattered Faith Mod Update

Dont give me a lecture on realism, Preacher.

I wasn't giving you a lecture on realism at all. Infact all I was trying to accomplish (and obviously failed) was to try to point out that a mod with Aliens, and an invasion of Earth, lends itself to distorting reality does it not?

I am Sorry that you are so upset about this choice of weapon, personally I couldn't care less if it was an OICW or a Pea shooter, as long as it kills things, looks cool and I have fun playing the game.


thanks
Preacher

[SZier]

Re: Shattered Faith Mod Update

Again, thank you for the comments guys.

I feel within the confines of our story the weapon, in it’s limited use, (my news post about it being for general infantry in Epoch 2 isn’t accurate, it’s for a selective mission/class) the OICW doesn’t lack sense. Certainly the development and prototype designs have proved substance to the weapon. In other words, it’s not inane by definition.

And I would point to things like the V-22 Osprey, widely considered to be junk after several testing deaths, which was canceled by one administration then restarted by another. I know plenty of marines and sailors that hate the thing, but sometimes cost and practicality go out the window for increased operational ability.

It’s hard to tell exactly what will happen in the future, and so while we are trying to keep a logical progression of technology and a realistic core – there certainly is room for us to play and opinion.

That being said, we’re in the very early proto-type phases, and there is a good chance any weapon could end up with a reduced role, removal, or major adjustment. We usually keep an eye on the general temperament of the community and testers when doing so as well.

Hope you are enjoying the rest of our work.

Thanks,
SZier

[Dethshoot1]

Re: Shattered Faith Mod Update

This mod looks great. Still waiting to find a mod as good as forgotten hope.