Insurgency: Sandstorm

Insurgency: Sandstorm

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Zhong Xina Sep 29, 2020 @ 3:54pm
Is there any proof showing Iraqi Special Operations Forces dress like this?
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2243396796

This looks like a teenager cosplaying a character from a cartoon or something from GTA online heist dlc update. First it was red and blue gun camo skins now this, the slippery slope is real.

I found some videos showing iraqi spec ops wearing 3d skull masks, not sure if it is legit footage but have never seen any wearing red camo.
0:15 shows a pic with 3d skull mask
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RruJmX5aSTc
Last edited by Zhong Xina; Sep 30, 2020 @ 11:02pm
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AfroJesus Sep 29, 2020 @ 4:54pm 
To be honest I don't think they wear straight red in Iraq or in the middle east. Ideally people would wear red in the fall or autumn and have a mixture of brown or orange, but if they are fighting in the dark then it could be useful.

So i guess your answer is it depends on when they are combating during the day (probably not used) or night (most likely used)

as for the mask they did say it "help" combating ISIS because it gave some since of dread and to hide their identity. A lot of special forces wear some type of mask, the skull mask is a actual thing for them.

Note: I was never in the army, never part of any special force, there is science behind the camos and how they come up with the patterns, so if i got something wrong about the red camo please correct me lol
Last edited by AfroJesus; Sep 29, 2020 @ 5:04pm
NickySins Sep 29, 2020 @ 6:57pm 
The red camo is because this clothing is Insurgent only, Insurgents can't have Security camo for balancing reasons.
zombiecrc Sep 29, 2020 @ 7:28pm 
Originally posted by Árēs_Revenge:
The red camo is because this clothing is Insurgent only, Insurgents can't have Security camo for balancing reasons.
This. In the artwork they had blue camo.
The roast is real Sep 30, 2020 @ 10:52am 
Originally posted by Árēs_Revenge:
The red camo is because this clothing is Insurgent only, Insurgents can't have Security camo for balancing reasons.
Black camo would be a lot better.
NickySins Sep 30, 2020 @ 11:26am 
Originally posted by The roast is real:
Originally posted by Árēs_Revenge:
The red camo is because this clothing is Insurgent only, Insurgents can't have Security camo for balancing reasons.
Black camo would be a lot better.

I think you can use Gray or Gray camo, we'll see. But im 100% sure you can use just gray as a color.
Paul. Sep 30, 2020 @ 12:41pm 
From ''realistic'' tactical shooter to CSGO/Fortnite. Gotta attract those 12 year old squeakers somehow. Now we just need some neon clothes and skins for weapons like in KF2 :lunar2019crylaughingpig:
Last edited by Paul.; Sep 30, 2020 @ 1:08pm
NickySins Sep 30, 2020 @ 1:12pm 
Originally posted by _PauL_:
From ''realistic'' tactical shooter to CSGO/Fortnite. Gotta attract those 12 year old squeakers somehow. Now we just need some neon clothes and skins for weapons like in KF2 :lunar2019crylaughingpig:

Are there any militaries in the middle east using neon clothing? Or weapons?
The roast is real Sep 30, 2020 @ 1:40pm 
Originally posted by Árēs_Revenge:
I think you can use Gray or Gray camo, we'll see. But im 100% sure you can use just gray as a color.
I hope so, that would be sick. :oldschool:
sigina ✝ Sep 30, 2020 @ 1:45pm 
looks goofy
Paul. Sep 30, 2020 @ 1:57pm 
Originally posted by Árēs_Revenge:
Originally posted by _PauL_:
From ''realistic'' tactical shooter to CSGO/Fortnite. Gotta attract those 12 year old squeakers somehow. Now we just need some neon clothes and skins for weapons like in KF2 :lunar2019crylaughingpig:

Are there any militaries in the middle east using neon clothing? Or weapons?

No but I haven't seen anyone in a middle of desert with red camo either. What's even funnier is they say it's based of Iraqi SF but then gives it to Insurgents. Seeing where this game is going I have no regrets leaving Sandstorm behind and playing HLL instead. Won't be surprised if they start adding crap like loot boxes :steamfacepalm:
NickySins Sep 30, 2020 @ 2:14pm 
The reason why red camo is a thing is because it looks cool, Insurgents are not professional. You can already roleplay Iraq SF on the Security side my man, stop saying nonsense.

i'd be angry if actual professionals, aka Security, where using that.

Wtf does DLC clothing have to do with loot boxes my dude? Wtf are you on about lol
Paul. Sep 30, 2020 @ 2:44pm 
Originally posted by Árēs_Revenge:
The reason why red camo is a thing is because it looks cool, Insurgents are not professional. You can already roleplay Iraq SF on the Security side my man, stop saying nonsense.

i'd be angry if actual professionals, aka Security, where using that.

Wtf does DLC clothing have to do with loot boxes my dude? Wtf are you on about lol

So dressing terrorists as special forces (nvm the silly red camo) or ''professional'' even though you yourself say they are not is fine, makes no sense. ReD cAmO LoOkS CoOl and that's how Sandstorm became a joke. I guess lets add golden AK's and M16 because lots of kids find those cool too. I mentioned loot boxes because that's how silly things are looking right now. I bought this game because I loved first Insurgency, but instead I got some CSGO ripoff, the game slowly turning 180 degrees.
Last edited by Paul.; Sep 30, 2020 @ 2:46pm
NickySins Sep 30, 2020 @ 2:58pm 
Originally posted by _PauL_:
Originally posted by Árēs_Revenge:
The reason why red camo is a thing is because it looks cool, Insurgents are not professional. You can already roleplay Iraq SF on the Security side my man, stop saying nonsense.

i'd be angry if actual professionals, aka Security, where using that.

Wtf does DLC clothing have to do with loot boxes my dude? Wtf are you on about lol

So dressing terrorists as special forces (nvm the silly red camo) or ''professional'' even though you yourself say they are not is fine, makes no sense.

Makes alot of sense actually, devs said some Security members deserted over to the Insurgent side and brought some military looking gear with them.

Originally posted by _PauL_:
Originally posted by Árēs_Revenge:
The reason why red camo is a thing is because it looks cool, Insurgents are not professional. You can already roleplay Iraq SF on the Security side my man, stop saying nonsense.

i'd be angry if actual professionals, aka Security, where using that.

Wtf does DLC clothing have to do with loot boxes my dude? Wtf are you on about lol
I guess lets add golden AK's and M16 because lots of kids find those cool too.

What kids lol

Originally posted by _PauL_:
Originally posted by Árēs_Revenge:
The reason why red camo is a thing is because it looks cool, Insurgents are not professional. You can already roleplay Iraq SF on the Security side my man, stop saying nonsense.

i'd be angry if actual professionals, aka Security, where using that.

Wtf does DLC clothing have to do with loot boxes my dude? Wtf are you on about lol

I bought this game because I loved first Insurgency, but instead I got some CSGO ripoff, the game slowly turning 180 degrees.

How is this a CSGO rip off? it's literally nothing like CSGO. Can you tell me atleast one thing that resembles CSGO?
Paul. Sep 30, 2020 @ 3:24pm 
Originally posted by Váli_Revenge:
Originally posted by _PauL_:

So dressing terrorists as special forces (nvm the silly red camo) or ''professional'' even though you yourself say they are not is fine, makes no sense.

Makes alot of sense actually, devs said some Security members deserted over to the Insurgent side and brought some military looking gear with them.

Originally posted by _PauL_:
I guess lets add golden AK's and M16 because lots of kids find those cool too.

What kids lol

Originally posted by _PauL_:

I bought this game because I loved first Insurgency, but instead I got some CSGO ripoff, the game slowly turning 180 degrees.

How is this a CSGO rip off? it's literally nothing like CSGO. Can you tell me atleast one thing that resembles CSGO?

Dev's would tell you that terrorists ride goats into war and you would probably believe that too. Silly uniforms and that's 1 resemblance, silly skins and that's 2 resemblances. Forget about CSGO, what about weapons of which all seem to handle the same with almost non-existent recoil which now reminds me of CoD. And I'm talking about kids because no sane grown-up man who's at least a bit into realism would never pay money for these :clown_ooo: DLC's
AfroJesus Sep 30, 2020 @ 3:43pm 
Originally posted by _PauL_:
Originally posted by Váli_Revenge:

Makes alot of sense actually, devs said some Security members deserted over to the Insurgent side and brought some military looking gear with them.



What kids lol



How is this a CSGO rip off? it's literally nothing like CSGO. Can you tell me atleast one thing that resembles CSGO?

Dev's would tell you that terrorists ride goats into war and you would probably believe that too.


Wait they don't?
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