Devlog #013
Hello operators,
We looked at the relationship between sound and stealth in our previous devlog. There is, however, one other element that we didn’t touch on when it comes to stealth: visibility.
As a Special Forces squad, Thunder relies heavily on the element of surprise, and perhaps more important than not being heard is not being seen. For that reason, most Thunder missions are deliberately planned to take place under night fall. Moving under the cover of darkness, Thunder can use its technological advantages and the element of surprise to both gain the upper hand and to catch the enemy off guard. However, it can be difficult to spot any relevant items, enemies or booby traps in pitch black, so you should equip your operators with something to help you see in the dark.
A flashlight is a solid option to help you during night time missions. Mount it to the side of your weapon and/or sidearm and it’ll allow you to see where you're going, and hopefully reveal something of interest. Be careful with the light, though. Enemies are bound to inspect any light they spot in the distance, so this could work against you when trying to go under the radar.
Hidden as you may think you are, if you shine a flashlight on the guard's face, they'll be alerted.
You can also equip your squad with night vision goggles. They attach directly onto your head or can be mounted on certain headgear. While adding some extra weight and potentially hindering your field of view, night vision goggles will prove to be priceless in engagements after dark, and open up a variety of tactical options. Is the opposing force relying on a generator to provide light? Take it down and use the confusion and darkness in your favor. Can you get a clean shot on a key light source? Do it! While some insurgents might be equipped with flashlights, others won't and they may be easier to take down or force into submission.
A soldier with the Pro-Tec helmet with mounted PVS-7 Night Vision Goggles.
As always, be sure to read your surroundings. Try to detect any potential advantage that could be gained by reaching a key location, or by destroying a certain element, and complete your mission.
As usual, join us on our Discord Server for more frequent updates and for any questions you may have. We're also on Twitter and Facebook, should you prefer to follow us there.
STORM OUT.
We looked at the relationship between sound and stealth in our previous devlog. There is, however, one other element that we didn’t touch on when it comes to stealth: visibility.
As a Special Forces squad, Thunder relies heavily on the element of surprise, and perhaps more important than not being heard is not being seen. For that reason, most Thunder missions are deliberately planned to take place under night fall. Moving under the cover of darkness, Thunder can use its technological advantages and the element of surprise to both gain the upper hand and to catch the enemy off guard. However, it can be difficult to spot any relevant items, enemies or booby traps in pitch black, so you should equip your operators with something to help you see in the dark.
A flashlight is a solid option to help you during night time missions. Mount it to the side of your weapon and/or sidearm and it’ll allow you to see where you're going, and hopefully reveal something of interest. Be careful with the light, though. Enemies are bound to inspect any light they spot in the distance, so this could work against you when trying to go under the radar.
Hidden as you may think you are, if you shine a flashlight on the guard's face, they'll be alerted.You can also equip your squad with night vision goggles. They attach directly onto your head or can be mounted on certain headgear. While adding some extra weight and potentially hindering your field of view, night vision goggles will prove to be priceless in engagements after dark, and open up a variety of tactical options. Is the opposing force relying on a generator to provide light? Take it down and use the confusion and darkness in your favor. Can you get a clean shot on a key light source? Do it! While some insurgents might be equipped with flashlights, others won't and they may be easier to take down or force into submission.
A soldier with the Pro-Tec helmet with mounted PVS-7 Night Vision Goggles.As always, be sure to read your surroundings. Try to detect any potential advantage that could be gained by reaching a key location, or by destroying a certain element, and complete your mission.
As usual, join us on our Discord Server for more frequent updates and for any questions you may have. We're also on Twitter and Facebook, should you prefer to follow us there.
STORM OUT.