Im talking about "
Crew
Served
Weapons"
For those not up On military/Gun lingo a CSW is basically any weapon
(tho typically a Heavy MG or anti-tank weapon) Too big or heavy for a
single person to move or deploy.
Heres what I propose for BF3
At each team's Home Base there would be a "CSW Crate" probly something
large Like a shipping container or a large semi-truck trailer.. You get
the drift. Players could walk up to it and trade their gear for a part
of a CSW and a Pistol. Heres the things I propose;
US Forces:
- M2 Machine Gun Requires 2 People to Deploy. One gets gun and ammo, one gets tripod.
- TOW Launcher Requires 2 People, One Gets TOW weapon and a rocket, the other gets the Tripod
- Dual Missile Stinger Pod. Requires 3 people. 1 Gets the kit to
assemble the "pod" One gets the Launcher tubes to mount on the Pod, one
carries 4-6 Rockets for it.
- Mk 19 Grenade Launcher. Requires 3 People. Ammo, Pod, Gun. Player may carry 3-4 reloads for the weapon of 40 shells each.
OPFOR:
- KORD Machine Gun, 2 People.
- Metis AT Launcher, Same as TOW.
- Dual Missile IGLA Pod (RU version of stinger pod)
- AGS 30 RU automatic Grenade Launcher, Same as Mk19
I think they would encourage teamwork, and give a distinct
advantage to the squad that can organize and use them well. For balance
sake, M203's RPGs, Missiles, and tank shells as well as C4 can destroy
the emplcement.
Since it requires 2 or more people to Carry and set-up a CSW it would
prevent them being "spammed" They could be used tactically to help hold
key points tho. Re-Arming them would require someone to go back to Home
base and Get another ammo load for the weapon from the CSW container.
What you guys think?