Turn Karbala over to the MEC

[Bellator]

I suppose this is a variation on the already suggested MEC insurgency scenario, but I haven't seen this kind of an idea that I had.

In my opinion, Karbala and Ramiel are fairly similar, quite large insurgency maps. All be it, there be differences such as heli trans availability, quite different city design and to a degree the terrain. But overall, they're quite similar experiences, with heavy urban areas beset by quite open and large terrains of ... sand (and in Ramiel grass). Both have water in south. And in both maps, you have the US ARMY as the BLUFOR. Thus, to me, having both of these insurgency maps for the US ARMY is somewhat redundant, because they are so similar. I even keep mixing up their names: sometimes I speak of Ramiel when i'm referring to Karbala, and vice-versa, both are such similar experiences. My suggestion, I believe, would bring some variation to these two maps.

Just speaking for myself, I would very much like to see an insurgency map for MEC, because I like their design and rugged arsenal very much. And my suggestion is that Karbala map be given to the MEC, with MEC replacing the US ARMY as the BLUFOR. Whatever the back story is (perhaps at this stage, the MEC has invaded Iraq and captured Karbala, but the local population turned against them), its not hard to invent. In this way, you would have an insurgency map for more of the conventional armies (Al Basrah for Brits, Fallujah for the USMC, Ramiel for the US ARMY and Karbala for the MEC).

I don't know much about BF2 modding, but I can't imagine the transition to be that difficult. Just replace the assets and the BLUFOR, and the flags and other faction-specific props (if there be any), etc. The strykers could be replaced with BTR 60s, perhaps a T-72 could be included as well (or not if the map is not appropriate for such.). On a lesser note, the insurgent cell leader kit's primary weapon could be replaced with M16 or something, so that conflicting reloading animations can be avoided (if a mec soldier takes the cell leader kit, with its G3, wouldn't he reload the weapon improperly?).

At least, perhaps, Karbala could be a temprorary MEC map, a placeholder of sorts, given back to the US once (or if) the MEC are put to an insurgency map of their own.

Thanks.

[[R-DEV]DankE_SPB]

i fully support this if BMP-3 will see some action on it
on a serious note, i also believe this will bring some variation into gameplay, at least we dont have AK vs G3 maps yet

[Herbiie]

I think this will be a good idea, I'd also like to see a Flying Cow in there somewhere, as they are pretty awesome Helicopters and aren't in many of the maps.

[[R-DEV]Chuc]

Interesting proposition

[rampo]

Well a transform from insurgency to AAS isn't that hard but i still like karbala as insurgency though the big open desert areas are an ass

[NyteMyre]

Originally Posted by rampo93(FIN)

Well a transform from insurgency to AAS isn't that hard but i still like karbala as insurgency though the big open desert areas are an ass

He's not talking about changing it to an AAS map.
He's talking about switching the US Army with MEC


I support this idea...for the sake of variation

[Heskey]

Turn Karbala OFF

Now there's a suggestion that would have won an award at the back end of last year

It's like the designer made a city, and that was the map... But forgot to reduce the mapsize they were working off; so you have a nice little city, and THEN SOME of just NOTHINGNESS!

[rampo]

Originally Posted by NyteMyre

He's not talking about changing it to an AAS map.
He's talking about switching the US Army with MEC


I support this idea...for the sake of variation

LOL I must have typed that too soon after waking up.

Anyways it might be interesting to see it whit some Skycows

[Technoelite]

yes very good idea gets techys approval seal if that means anything now days

[dtacs]

Very interesting idea, TBH I see nothing wrong with it.

Plus its a tad realistic with the new insurgency activities in Yemen and whatnot.

AFAIK Saudi forces are currently combating them?