This map is a bit out of date, especially because of the build radius
which makes the starting positions a bit impractical. All the tiberium is
also in the middle, making this map a "rush for the middle". Since it's so
small, this limits gameplay considerably.
Dead_in_motion_2 addresses these issues and spreads the tiberium out a
bit, while also putting starting locations to one corner of the map. It
also adds blue tiberium.
I will add the old map on Resource.openra.net if anyone still wants to
play it.
This tree cluster looks like it should be passable through in this cell. Looks fine in testing, even though looked like it might be wrong in map editor.
Apache, for all its greatness, doesn't do very well at one of the things it's supposed to do well, namely take out light vehicles quickly (humvee, artillery, MLRS, etc.). Apache is required for Nod as a reliable way to take out MLRS, but currently it doesn't do enough damage to take it out with its entire payload (which takes 4 seconds to unload, to boot). A single Apache should be able to destroy an MLRS, if it gets the chance.
If anyone thinks the Apache needs nerfing, I would suggest looking in other areas besides its damage vs. light armor.
Also, does anyone object to removing the AG/AA distinctions for helicopters? They don't seem needed anymore.
Play death sounds with a new PlayVoiceLocal so they don't use full volume regardless of position relative to camera.
Adds option for alternative burn and zap death sounds.
Renames RenderInfantry's UseInfantryDeath trait to SpawnsCorpse.
Removes hack from ra desert shellmap.
I opted to lower the power consumption for SAM instead of restoring the
original power values for FACT and PROC since those two are available to
the player as well and they would behave slightly different in this
mission than in other ones.
-Palette for decorations can now be defined under SelectionDecorations trait.
-Adds pip types Ammo and AmmoEmpty.
-LimitedAmmo PipTypes are now customizable.
-Adds art, sequences and rules entries for TS mod decorations that were missing/using a wrong palette.
-Adds PrimaryBuilding trait to TS weapon factories and helipads.
Machine gun seems to be under-performing vs. infantry
Give it 5 bursts instead of 4. Will allow it to kill E3s more effectively.
Despite this change, overall damage vs. Light armor is not increased since Release.
After playtesting, it seems the grenade is a *bit* too slow. Keeping it slow, but bringing its speed from 5 -> 7. (Original value was 12)
Looks reasonable.
Also giving 100% vs. infantry instead of 90%.
