Give Squad Leaders minimap back?

Dragonfire43560 · Post by **Dragonfire43560** » 2008-01-03 04:01

It would kinda make sense since he is the one coordinating the squad? I mean dont SL in real life carry portable gps devices?? Just throwin out a suggestion.

DavidP · Post by **DavidP** » 2008-01-03 04:08

I agree! But only if he has officer kit.

Expendable Grunt · Post by **Expendable Grunt** » 2008-01-03 04:11

GrayeKnight · Post by **GrayeKnight** » 2008-01-03 04:13

I thought this a few times, but then i remembered that all SL's and squad members have the available maps (TAB, Enter, M), and the way the gameplay is set up in PR, i think that it should be either all members have a mini-map, or nobody.

IMO:
I see where you're coming from, but for some reason it just doesn't click for me. No mini-map ftw

Post by **77SiCaRiO77** » 2008-01-03 04:39

CodeC.Seven · Post by **CodeC.Seven** » 2008-01-03 04:44

No its good like it is!

Expendable Grunt · Post by **Expendable Grunt** » 2008-01-03 04:58

77SiCaRiO77 wrote:yes

No. >:3

Post by **Tonnie** » 2008-01-03 05:21

Dragonfire43560 wrote:It would kinda make sense since he is the one coordinating the squad? I mean dont SL in real life carry portable gps devices?? Just throwin out a suggestion.

i think that the whole map idea should be changed so that you cant see empty cars,tanks,apc ect... or friendlys or anything really it should be just a normal map of the area with maybe things like objectives on it... as for having the gps showing wile playing is a big no... I dont know about you but when i was serving in afganstian we wernt shooting at the enemy and looking at the gps at the same time... also there is only one gps per section (NAV-Guy)...

Anyway i think the maps should look more like this...

Or this

Anderson29 · Post by **Anderson29** » 2008-01-03 07:10

1 guy with gps....well in my unit...or platoon rather...normal inf. plt. all SL's had gps(4), some teamleaders(x2 for # of SL's), the F.O.(1), plt sgt, and plt leader (2)...so thats alot of gps in a platoon. but to referance game....i thought the minimap was to represent the land warrior system (i think thats what its called) in which teamleader and above are made to wear. but i think it should be used the way the map is now... to see waypoints givin by leaders and anyone can spot anything to create less chatter on the voip. but i love how there is no tracking enemy now...reality. anyways...thats my .02c
if indeed the minimap ever comes back...thats how think it should be. but i dont care...just glad the pace of the game slowed down a bit.

and i was just thinking...what if there was a uav that the commander only got to look through from above and cound only relay info via voice of what he sees in that area of the uav. as if the commander doest have enough stuff to do allready...just a thought..sorry for off topic a bit.

Post by **Nickbond592** » 2008-01-03 13:13

Jantje|NL^ · Post by **Jantje|NL^** » 2008-01-03 13:46

I agree with tonnie15 about how maps should look like.

gazzthompson · Post by **gazzthompson** » 2008-01-03 17:02

Dragonfire43560 wrote: I mean dont SL in real life carry portable gps devices?? Just throwin out a suggestion.

press caps lock or M to see ur GPS.

and i agree with that map suggestion

Dragonfire43560 · Post by **Dragonfire43560** » 2008-01-03 17:23

Ok after thinking about my idea I decided it wouldnt be good after all but i relaly like the suggestion of realistic topographic maps and not magical automatic enemy spotters.

Template · Post by **Template** » 2008-01-03 18:59

I find that SLs have enough work without having to pull the map up everytime to check what SMs are doing. So I'm for this idea.

IAJTHOMAS · Post by **IAJTHOMAS** » 2008-01-03 19:03

One that just showed squad members and was fixed at full zoom in I woudn't mind, if you're travelling in broken terrain atm, its easy for people to go astray when IRL you would be more aware of your immediate surrounding. ATM I find i'm pulling out my map all the time to keep track of my squad, whether SL or SM. This might just be because its new though, I'm going to give it time before I decide.

Darkpowder · Post by **Darkpowder** » 2008-01-03 20:11

NO. Removing the minimap is the best medicine to arcady playstyles, and arcady players.

I like the idea of more gridlines on the capslock maps with more realistic landmarks, or ideally to be able to mark designated threats like emplaced TOWs more easily or field-artillery

Clypp · Post by **Clypp** » 2008-01-03 21:44

This is a great idea! Supported!

As for those wanting topographic minimaps, see the topic only my currently stalled project:

https://www.realitymod.com/forum/topogr ... 31270.html

If anyone with some skills wants to assist with this project, please PM.

VipersGhost · Post by **VipersGhost** » 2008-01-03 22:03

This is an interesting idea for sure. I'm ALL for the removal of minimap etc...though it might help out a bit if SL could have a zoomed in only minimap. Side effects would be too many dudes starting 1 man squads for GPS or something

Prolly not going to happen but I don't think it's a terrible idea that would ruin much of what 0.7 has brought.

LtSoucy · Post by **LtSoucy** » 2008-01-03 22:08

NO bad idea. remove it for all or none!

Xander[nl] · Post by **Xander[nl]** » 2008-01-03 22:09

Nah, leave it as it is.