The convoy mission

[Shibbyland]

Does anybody else feel disappointed when you get into a game and it's the convoy mission?

I just find it really boring. It wouldn't be so bad if the enemies came from both sides but even then, it's not that much of a challenge, it's not really a mission where you have to move as a team all that much, it just doesn't play to the games strengths.

[he11]

+1

[AmperCamper]

We're seeing a variety of results around the convoy mission, and depending on your fireteam coverage, enemy AI will surround the convoy.

Is there anything else you'd like to see improved here?

[Shibbyland]

Hey,

No it’s a working mission probably exactly as you intended it. It’s just my opinion that it doesn’t play to the games strengths as generally you’re anchored to the convoy with the exception of short lived moves to kill mortars or a sniper.

The way I usually see that play out is somebody charges off by themselves and biffs a grenade at the mortar or sniper roof then runs back.

Depending on how you develop the game a convoy mission would be more enjoyable if the convoy were moving and you took fire and had to clear the area before moving on to protect the convoy. I appreciate this is probably beyond the scope of what you’re aiming for.

Cheers

[AmperCamper]

Originally posted by Shibbyland:

Hey,

No it’s a working mission probably exactly as you intended it. It’s just my opinion that it doesn’t play to the games strengths as generally you’re anchored to the convoy with the exception of short lived moves to kill mortars or a sniper.

The way I usually see that play out is somebody charges off by themselves and biffs a grenade at the mortar or sniper roof then runs back.

Depending on how you develop the game a convoy mission would be more enjoyable if the convoy were moving and you took fire and had to clear the area before moving on to protect the convoy. I appreciate this is probably beyond the scope of what you’re aiming for.

Cheers

We appreciate the notes on this, and I see where you're coming from. I'll take this to the team.

[Agent Orange]

I really like the convoy mission because it is different from the other missions and a good change of pace.

[ФDeadEyeФ]

The convoy mission itself is not the issue, the greater issue is surrounding the AI. They simply don't behave as the developers, I would assume, have their intentions set on currently. Not a complaint either, I'm happy to help the development.

The problem is the AI have zero sense of awareness, and its more noticeable on this map because you are defending. You can post up in the first building 2nd story and just shoot them all in the back. As well, they all spawn (just like other maps) in massive blobs.. so you can mow down 5 guys in seconds without breaking a sweat.

The other thing the AI loves to do on the map is move from N>S or the reverse, hopping over every single wall in their way without ever firing a shot. Sometimes they'll even get up to the convoy, and just turn around and run the other way.

That's why the mission feels so janky. The AI has a very long way to go.

[Agent Orange]

I see your point but have you tried playing the mission with three randoms instead of a team full of friends? Because this mission gets very messy without cooperation. You alone on the roof will not be able to do it alone, even if you mow down five of them incoming. Sometimes the rooftop in the south isn´t available also.

[ФDeadEyeФ]

Originally posted by Agent Orange:

I see your point but have you tried playing the mission with three randoms instead of a team full of friends? Because this mission gets very messy without cooperation. You alone on the roof will not be able to do it alone, even if you mow down five of them incoming. Sometimes the rooftop in the south isn´t available also.

I've only played with randoms so far, however, the community from what I've seen is amazing.

First game in a while I've even had new people on my f-list.

[Addicted2Jenkem]

Yes, I exit and keep starting over until I dont have that mission anymore lol

[PieceKeeper]

Easy : Machine gunner on the roof at the rear of the convoy, grenade tube on the ground to take care of Vbieds and restock on grenades at the AAVs.

You could add a scoped rifle on the roof with the machine gunner to take care of mortars/Snipers but overall MG on roof, Tube on ground will get it done.

[Kinetic Bullet]

Originally posted by PieceKeeper:

Easy : Machine gunner on the roof at the rear of the convoy, grenade tube on the ground to take care of Vbieds and restock on grenades at the AAVs.

You could add a scoped rifle on the roof with the machine gunner to take care of mortars/Snipers but overall MG on roof, Tube on ground will get it done.

great tip!! thanks. I thought the rear was blocked!

[PieceKeeper]

There will always be a two story building at the rear of the convoy. It sits between the north alley and north main road.

Sometimes the roof access is from outside around the side. That building provides all the overwatch you need for the bullet hose.

[Boozer]

yea it's pretty boring. I have bad luck so usually get the convoy mission.

[Kinetic Bullet]

Originally posted by PieceKeeper:

There will always be a two story building at the rear of the convoy. It sits between the north alley and north main road.

Sometimes the roof access is from outside around the side. That building provides all the overwatch you need for the bullet hose.

I think I know which building you're talking about, If I guessed the building correctly, there are a lot of insurgents spawn in that building.

[Necramonium™]

Originally posted by bLuNt_wAcKo:

Originally posted by PieceKeeper:

There will always be a two story building at the rear of the convoy. It sits between the north alley and north main road.

Sometimes the roof access is from outside around the side. That building provides all the overwatch you need for the bullet hose.

I think I know which building you're talking about, If I guessed the building correctly, there are a lot of insurgents spawn in that building.

Yeah, AVOID using any buildings, two guys on the left/south, two on the far right/north BEHIND the vehicles, if the sniper or mortar team spawns on the northern side, the right team can move in while the left/south team defends the convoy.