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Thought you could pledge up or down like Elite Ks most started at the £20 that got you the game then jaunty up! Jaunty because of a backer who started the craze of increasing your pledge on a weekly basis to silly amounts. Just back at the lower level that get you a copy and if you want near the end pledge up. They dont take Money anyway till the 18 days are finished.
Project Update #4 - Founder skins and texture updates
Very quick update on some stuff coming out of the art department.
A special mention to our very own Mark aka "Bull" for showing a hell of a lot of enthusiasm for knocking out some variant textures and generally making squad weapons and vehicles look pretty damn good.
We are pumped to show off our optional AK Variant Skin that all founder tiers will receive as well as a compilation shot from bull of some textures he has been cleaning up and refining over the past few weeks.
Hope you guys enjoy the work. Please stay tuned as we will be announcing some tier updates and content progress in the next few days.
Cheers!
Squad Team
Very quick update on some stuff coming out of the art department.
A special mention to our very own Mark aka "Bull" for showing a hell of a lot of enthusiasm for knocking out some variant textures and generally making squad weapons and vehicles look pretty damn good.
We are pumped to show off our optional AK Variant Skin that all founder tiers will receive as well as a compilation shot from bull of some textures he has been cleaning up and refining over the past few weeks.
Hope you guys enjoy the work. Please stay tuned as we will be announcing some tier updates and content progress in the next few days.
Cheers!
Squad Team
Yeah saw those earlier, not sure how I feel about the AK skin. Sure it's operationally realistic but I find those dots a little off putting and would rather see different insulating tape, green does nothing for me. Don't mind the stock though but would be interested to see more in-game footage to see how it blends once handled by a person.
Boot Camp: An Introductory Series - 3 - Strategy & Level Design
It's time for another episode of Boot Camp! Before we jump into it, we're sitting on over 146% funded, with over 2 and a half weeks left to go! In addition, we will be holding the Project Reality Map Remake vote over on the forums starting June 10th, so sign up to take part!
Welcome once again to Boot Camp, an introductory series aimed at explaining to you, the backer, about the BASICS and MECHANICS of what makes Squad the game it is.
“OPEN, EXPANSIVE LEVELS. Most of our maps will come directly or be heavily inspired from real world locations through Geographic Information Systems (GIS) satellite data, where authenticity and total tactical freedom to roam will always be part of the game.”
What does that mean? Maps with Total Tactical Freedom? How does strategy come into this at all?
Scale
Maps in Squad can range between 1.5km squared to 4km squared. To give you an idea..
This large-scale approach was taken to make vehicular travel a necessity to go from point A to point B, as well as stressing the importance of well-placed spawn locations and Forward Operating Bases (FOBs) to maintain your front line.
Advance & Secure Game Mode
The core game mode of Squad that we will be launching with is called “Advance & Secure”. Teams compete to capture objectives in a linear path.
Capture zones often are strategic points on the map with a countless numbers of approach options, so defending highly contested positions requires lots of coordination, clear means of reinforcement and some kind of fortification.
Maps are being designed with as much replayability as possible, while minimalising the benefit of map memorisation. Upon the start of each round, the capture points and attack routes will change.
How to Wage War
There are 3 main things a team’s Squads need to be doing while in the field, either SECURING new ground and routing the enemy from their positions; SUPPLYING the front lines with troops (via transportation) and additional supplies; or FORTIFYING positions with deployables using supplies and defending the objectives.
In this manner there are a wealth of roles a player can take up within a Squad, and within the team as a Squad. Want to make the next Great Wall of China out of sandbags? You can. Want to be a hard charger and take your squad into the thick of the action? You can. Want to drive around the battlefield, pulling troops to where they need to be? You definitely can.
Primary, Secondary & Tertiary Objectives
There are 3 things you can actively do as a combatant -
The secondary and tertiary objectives in Squad are completely dynamic as it is entirely dependant on how the opposing side structures its bases and supply lines. This stresses the importance of battlefield reconnaissance and intelligence, either with scouting parties or UAVs.
That wraps it up for the third session of Boot Camp! Next time we will be explaining our approach to Base Building and the importance of Deployables. Get your shovels out, gentlemen!
While we have your attention, check out these videos from our youtube partners, taken from our recent playtesting sessions!
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Share these media pieces with your friends, point them back to this Kickstarter page, and of course, keep an eye out for future updates to the project on our social media below and on the forums!
Till then, Offworld Out.
To get all the latest info about Squad's development, feel free to visit our website and subscribe to our various social media pages:
Official Site: http://joinsquad.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JoinSquad
Twitter: https://twitter.com/JoinSquad
YouTube: https://youtube.com/JoinSquad
Press: http://press.joinsquad.com
It's time for another episode of Boot Camp! Before we jump into it, we're sitting on over 146% funded, with over 2 and a half weeks left to go! In addition, we will be holding the Project Reality Map Remake vote over on the forums starting June 10th, so sign up to take part!
Welcome once again to Boot Camp, an introductory series aimed at explaining to you, the backer, about the BASICS and MECHANICS of what makes Squad the game it is.
“OPEN, EXPANSIVE LEVELS. Most of our maps will come directly or be heavily inspired from real world locations through Geographic Information Systems (GIS) satellite data, where authenticity and total tactical freedom to roam will always be part of the game.”
What does that mean? Maps with Total Tactical Freedom? How does strategy come into this at all?
Scale
Maps in Squad can range between 1.5km squared to 4km squared. To give you an idea..
This large-scale approach was taken to make vehicular travel a necessity to go from point A to point B, as well as stressing the importance of well-placed spawn locations and Forward Operating Bases (FOBs) to maintain your front line.
Advance & Secure Game Mode
The core game mode of Squad that we will be launching with is called “Advance & Secure”. Teams compete to capture objectives in a linear path.
Capture zones often are strategic points on the map with a countless numbers of approach options, so defending highly contested positions requires lots of coordination, clear means of reinforcement and some kind of fortification.
Maps are being designed with as much replayability as possible, while minimalising the benefit of map memorisation. Upon the start of each round, the capture points and attack routes will change.
How to Wage War
There are 3 main things a team’s Squads need to be doing while in the field, either SECURING new ground and routing the enemy from their positions; SUPPLYING the front lines with troops (via transportation) and additional supplies; or FORTIFYING positions with deployables using supplies and defending the objectives.
In this manner there are a wealth of roles a player can take up within a Squad, and within the team as a Squad. Want to make the next Great Wall of China out of sandbags? You can. Want to be a hard charger and take your squad into the thick of the action? You can. Want to drive around the battlefield, pulling troops to where they need to be? You definitely can.
Primary, Secondary & Tertiary Objectives
There are 3 things you can actively do as a combatant -
The secondary and tertiary objectives in Squad are completely dynamic as it is entirely dependant on how the opposing side structures its bases and supply lines. This stresses the importance of battlefield reconnaissance and intelligence, either with scouting parties or UAVs.
That wraps it up for the third session of Boot Camp! Next time we will be explaining our approach to Base Building and the importance of Deployables. Get your shovels out, gentlemen!
While we have your attention, check out these videos from our youtube partners, taken from our recent playtesting sessions!
---
Share these media pieces with your friends, point them back to this Kickstarter page, and of course, keep an eye out for future updates to the project on our social media below and on the forums!
Till then, Offworld Out.
To get all the latest info about Squad's development, feel free to visit our website and subscribe to our various social media pages:
Official Site: http://joinsquad.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JoinSquad
Twitter: https://twitter.com/JoinSquad
YouTube: https://youtube.com/JoinSquad
Press: http://press.joinsquad.com
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mint m8 mint
Associate
More and more impressive!
Soldato
I am genuinely excited for this now.
Do people know of any UK groups/ clans being set-up for this game?
Do people know of any UK groups/ clans being set-up for this game?
Associate
All you PR vets, now is the time to head over to the Squad forums and cast your eyes over this thread in particular.
Time for phase one of picking a Project Reality map, in addition to Fool's Road, to be re-imagined in Squad!
Time for phase one of picking a Project Reality map, in addition to Fool's Road, to be re-imagined in Squad!
Voted, now just waiting for the inevitable KS update with some British equipment to wet everyone's beak
UE4 rendered cups of tea!
Associate
done i like city maps