Class: American Reporter?

[Malamute2345]

In Vietnam There were alot of Reporters (Mainly american) Out on the Field
I Would Think They would Kinda Be Like Civi Collab's


I dunno I think they ould Work Like The Civi's as i mentioned However Most Had A Gun

Disscuss

[-Prowler-]

What would killing one without reason do to the other team? Are you arresting them? If so, what would you gain from it?

Kind of a cool idea, I just don't see the point.

[Silverwolf]

Well I don't think the VC would of had much of a problem with shooting a western reporter.

But perhaps capturing one gains brief intel on enemy troop movements? (Not exactly schooled in anti-torture, and has been in the american/aussie bases, and been moving around with the troops). So enemy units within x-range of capture location show up for a short while as if under a vanilla BF2 UAV?

But then what benefit do the western forces gain from having a reporter? Willingness to take along a reporter with the unit creates a PR bonus for the side perhaps... but then what benefit will this give the americans/aussies?

[ZondaX15]

you could have like a thing were if they get caught they can be taken back to their base and get info on US movements, and the US have to get them back.

[mo0nbuggy1]

Who would choose to go a reporter over a grunt? They must have a large benifit for the Allied teams.
I cant think of anything.

[SCE_BloodyStars]

I would go reporter. Most probably really fun on mumble

IDF5 - Xfire Video




yah it would be really fun but as the post above said really no point for "allies".

It'd be cool if the camera had a direct feed to the commander or something... I really have no other ideas...

[Sgt.MADHat]

Play as Reporter.

Constantly play with Xfire Video/ Xfire Broadcast/ Fraps and Battle recorder on. that is all.

Yeah I would love the OP to expand on this idea, but as of right now seems..pointless.

[Malamute2345]

The way I see it and from facts from Vietnam he was just a grunt with a camera so I guess his camera has a feed that the commander can watch and switch between different reporters etc etc

[AfterDune]

What other purpose does the reporter have, besides getting shot? Right, nothing. The video feed is a nice idea, but not really possible in the way you describe it.

PR is about "regular" forces; there will be no elite, special, handicapped or adhd forces. That includes reporters (not sure what category they fall under though...... ).

[Heskey]

Nice enough idea but reporters mostly follow troops around and WRITE about their progress for the press. They don't charge along with an assault camera rolling.

Good idea; but bad idea.