[Map] Eyl Somalia (A pirate influenced map)

[Scot]

Now we definitely need fastropes...

[TheLean]

Awesome! This is going to rock! Can you tell us more about the object of the map? Is it to capture the docks or rescuing a single ship? I can see regular forces being used in capturing the docks, but spec ops would probably be used if its about securing a single ship, with potential hostages. It would be wicked if the militia recieves an old AA gun from ww2 like a bofors or flakpanzer or similar

[[T]waylay00]

Looks awesome! Keep the sun nice and bright.

[theflidgeface]

awesome hope this one comes out with 0.9 haha

[paracowboy]

Remember that the region in question was actually the only peaceful part of Somolia for a number of years. They orginized their own anti-piracy force with outside money and for all intents and purposes were the autonomous (kinda redundant since there was no central government to be affiliated with) for a time.

There are 2 possible foes for this part of Somalia, either pirates or al shabab. Al-Shabab is actually an al qaeda affiliated (I say affiliated but I don't mean they are working together, they want the same things but at most they exchange a little cash and intel). Either group will have combat experience and both will be well versed in use of the old Soviet weapons.

Not sure if Al Shabab controls any armor like the Taliban did but I know there was a close call with some pirates making an attempt on a ship full of T-72s. I doubt they would have actually unloaded and fielded them but like in much of Africa, the old soviet tanks can be worth their weight in gold if they are used strategically.

I am really curious to see where the PR crew takes this one.

[BloodBane611]

This look awesome! Nice work as usual!

[Lagsalot 56k]

Wow, this is beautiful.

Can't wait to see this in action.

[503]

Since this IS pirate map, any chance that the Essex can be invaded?

[arjan]

But I can see some problems coming...

How will the "taliban/pirat/whatever" get on the cargo? spawn? ---> COULD be to spammy and they could just camp there in corners to make it impossible for BLUEFOR to cap the ship.

Maybe add in a blackhawk with his miniguns a'la COD4!
Oh and make it have fastropes please, plus navyseals ;D

[Amok@ndy]

looks awesome

[CodeRedFox]

Since this IS pirate map, any chance that the Essex can be invaded?

As a rule we try to make each factions home base non-capture able. These questions will be answered way in the future. Unfortunately maps take a long time to complete and then they get passes to our tester team which rip all our hard work apart and expose every crack and hole.

I'm currently only focusing on the map and its statics creation right now. Gameplay options will really start to show when its got a good run through and the rest of the team has there say. Which is why factions and assests haven't really been looked at or thought about above the common things you would see on a map like this.

Also to answer some other questions some smaller boat that are already in the works will be added to the OPFOR. But thoses are simple in the whole picture and will be shown at a later date.

[Rhino]

Since this IS pirate map, any chance that the Essex can be invaded?

Pirates rely on hitting soft, easy targets to survive. They stay as far away from war ships as possible since if they come into contact with them and tried to engage them by firing a RPG at the ship, they would be dead before there RPG could even hit the ship.

[Gunner4712]

you have no idea how much I <3 just the idea of a map like this. But, the map....there best be a 24/7 =P

[badmojo420]

some smaller boat that are already in the works will be added to the OPFOR.

Awsomesauce! I'm going to have to borrow a couple for my map the ship too.

[Rudd]

Carrier map 4k = win

CRF's mapping skills = win!

Would actually be cool if a faction other than the USMC features on this map. I'm thinking the French would suit it well

[Garmax]

this is awesome! props bro, a great change and addition to PR.

This may as well be my favorite map ever.

[sniperrocks]

Wow, this map looks great! So does the cargo ship!
Cannot wait!

[ankyle62]

awesome

[Zulnex]

Amazing map. Can't wait for the release. Keep up the excellent work.