This is our new serious sim map/gamemode. Very similar to what Varg put together for us on SRS but a little more refined and put together and with a few differences in both mods and objectives. I'll go into greater detail tomorrow when I'm not so tired but for now here is a LINK to the mission description and outline (note that you do not actually have to download, just read and look over).
Here are some key differences between Assaultis and our SRS map: NO XMED - Assaultis uses TMN Revive which is based on the vanilla medical system. First Aid Kits (FAKs) can be used to patch wounds but not fully heal, Medkits are needed to fully heal yourself and revive or others. Anybody can now carry/use Medkits, not just combat medics, but combat medics do complete the work faster. NO MCC - That's right, no more cheating and teleporting but this also means that we lose the ability for HALO drops for now. ONLY SGT RANK AND ABOVE CAN ACCESS VAS - There is one SGT per squad (except for the medic battalion which all start as SGT) and there is one Major slot that can make large purchases like tanks and armored IFVs. Throughout gameplay you can advance in rank though so this really only hinders you in the very beginning. PLAYER PERSISTENCE - After you have gotten your loadout where you want it, BE SURE to use the ALiVE menu (application button next to the right CTRL on your keyboard) and "Save Player Data". This should allow you to respawn with all of your gear without having to spend another 10k every time your respawn or reload the game. MASSI SF WEAPONS - The Massi weapon kit is loaded but be aware that ammo could get EXPENSIVE if you use something specialized to that mod pack. Most if not all of the NATO weapons can use vanilla ammo but the Russian weapons do not so take this into account when choosing your loadouts. Also remember that Massi attachments are not backwards compatible to vanilla weapons (aka no ACOG on your TAR-21 ). BTC CARGO SYSTEM - I have not had a chance to work with this much yet but cargo can now be loaded onto vehicles and moved. There are large "Vehicle Ammo" crates in friendly bases that can carry damn near anything you want to put in them and then be loaded onto ground vehicles and heli's for whenever we try to establish forward bases. I plan to experiment using this system in the next few days/weeks and make sure to learn how it all works.
Current modpack for this map is Modpack7_3 with a couple differences: Delete the @Blackops_SWAT folder. It is no longer used . Disable or delete @XMed. Most likely we are going to stick with vanilla or TMN Revive. This means that you will have to re-do your loadouts. Use SRS BSNESS to get everything set up and saved so that you won't have to spend too much on M&M Assaultis. If you have problems filtering for the server (Skjaldborg - Meat & Mead) let me or Varg know in a PM and we can give you the remote IP and port.
USING SUPPORT OPTIONS ALiVE allows for the use of friendly support like helicopter transport, Close Air Support (CAS), or artillery strikes. From what I understand you have to have a Laser Designator in your inventory in order to pull up the Support menu. To access the support menu use the ALiVE application key (application button next to right CRTL) and select the "Support Options" menu. You'll then see the menu and be able to select your options. Helo transport can also be accessed by climbing into the transport helicopter ("Fatgirl") and using "Talk to Pilot". Be aware that in order to tell Fatgirl to RTB you either have to tell the pilot from inside the chopper and then jump out quickly before they take off, or use the Support menu from outside the chopper. Also when arranging pickup, Fatgirl will ask for a smoke marker to confirm landing so you must have smoke grenades in your inventory. After popping smoke you'll be asked to Confirm Smoke, which can be done using the Support menu. I have not experimented with CAS or Arty yet but the menu options look pretty straight forward for use. I imagine the Laser Designator will be used to direct fire as well. Be sure you have loaded a battery for the LD in your inventory or you will not be able to laze targets.
As we get more familiar with how the mission works I'll continue to update this thread and keep everything compiled.
Flessar and I took out a Tigris that was hanging out and killing everything that came near the town. We neither one had rockets or explosives, but we found a suitable alternative. A fuel truck at 40+ km/h to the tracks of a Tigris solves all sorts of issues.
Frustrated like you wouldn't believe. I removed XMed from the map and tried to run it on the server. Failed to launch. Redownloaded the map and re-edited it. Disabled XMed on EVERYTHING and it still wouldn't launch. Re-enabled XMed and launched the map that HAD NEVER EVEN SEEN XMED.. Launched. Logged in. Etc. !@$# So, for now, you need XMed running (despite it not being used) to connect to Meat&Mead. Both servers have been restarted.
It's gotta be on my end. Either there's something corrupted in the software/scripting or I'm overlooking something obvious.
