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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.
Devlog #012
Hello operators,
As a special forces team, Thunder is expected to act swiftly, infiltrate, complete their objectives and exfiltrate.
One of the most valuable tools an Operator can use, when trying to achieve these objectives, is silence. Approach your enemy stealthily, like a cat on the prowl, so that unaware opposition forces will pose little to no threat. Taking them out or arresting them silently will prevent alarms being sounded, and, consequently, any plans they may have to defend against an assault will be rendered useless – or at least delayed to a point where their impact will be significantly smaller.
You can silently take down an enemy
You can get close to an enemy and force him to surrender
This is very important. Alerted enemies will have their arms at the ready and will see you approaching from the angles they're expecting trouble from. Also, reinforcements can arrive, catching Thunder off guard. In some cases, the alarm might force the enemy to make a move, leading to them fleeing the area or destroying crucial evidence that might have guided you a step in the right direction. This will force Thunder to react, shaking what could have been a sound plan and forcing the squad to improvise, therefore increasing the mission difficulty.
Footsteps are among the things that can alert enemies and they can be heard from various distances, depending on the speed of motion. Sprint and the enemy will be able to hear it from several meters away, sparking their curiosity and alertness. Crouch and move slowly and you'll be able to approach a distracted enemy to a point where you can take him out silently without causing much of a commotion.
Sound radius while moving crouched and aiming down sight
Sound radius when moving crouched
Sound radius when sprinting
When heard or spotted, you'll be forced to engage the enemy. Taking them out before they have a chance to raise the alarm, either by shouting to their nearby companions or by shooting at you, can help you complete your objectives, and this is where silencers come into play. Some guns, like the MP5SD6 or the AS Val, have built-in suppressors that'll muffle the sound of gunshots. Other weapons have specific silencers that can be attached to their muzzles at the expense of some projectile muzzle velocity, and they will add some extra weight onto the weapon. A silenced weapon will have a much smaller radius of detection for the shots being fired, enabling you to safely eliminate enemies from a distance.
Unsuppressed weapons will, of course, alert any nearby enemies, although this won't necessarily mean that every single enemy in the mission area will flock towards Thunder or know exactly where they are. Some enemies will scan Thunder's last known position, but some others may be assigned with the task of protecting a certain area. In any case, if they don't find Thunder, they'll gradually lower their guard, assuming you might have left the area. In other cases, the enemies might just be too far away to hear the engagement and get involved in it. However, certain loud noises, like explosions or demolitions, might alert them!
We hope that knowing what alerts opposition forces will help you tackle the difficult missions you have ahead of you, Operators. As usual, we'll be happy to answer any questions you might have on our Discord server.
STORM OUT.
As a special forces team, Thunder is expected to act swiftly, infiltrate, complete their objectives and exfiltrate.
One of the most valuable tools an Operator can use, when trying to achieve these objectives, is silence. Approach your enemy stealthily, like a cat on the prowl, so that unaware opposition forces will pose little to no threat. Taking them out or arresting them silently will prevent alarms being sounded, and, consequently, any plans they may have to defend against an assault will be rendered useless – or at least delayed to a point where their impact will be significantly smaller.
You can silently take down an enemy
You can get close to an enemy and force him to surrenderThis is very important. Alerted enemies will have their arms at the ready and will see you approaching from the angles they're expecting trouble from. Also, reinforcements can arrive, catching Thunder off guard. In some cases, the alarm might force the enemy to make a move, leading to them fleeing the area or destroying crucial evidence that might have guided you a step in the right direction. This will force Thunder to react, shaking what could have been a sound plan and forcing the squad to improvise, therefore increasing the mission difficulty.
Footsteps are among the things that can alert enemies and they can be heard from various distances, depending on the speed of motion. Sprint and the enemy will be able to hear it from several meters away, sparking their curiosity and alertness. Crouch and move slowly and you'll be able to approach a distracted enemy to a point where you can take him out silently without causing much of a commotion.
Sound radius while moving crouched and aiming down sight
Sound radius when moving crouched
Sound radius when sprintingWhen heard or spotted, you'll be forced to engage the enemy. Taking them out before they have a chance to raise the alarm, either by shouting to their nearby companions or by shooting at you, can help you complete your objectives, and this is where silencers come into play. Some guns, like the MP5SD6 or the AS Val, have built-in suppressors that'll muffle the sound of gunshots. Other weapons have specific silencers that can be attached to their muzzles at the expense of some projectile muzzle velocity, and they will add some extra weight onto the weapon. A silenced weapon will have a much smaller radius of detection for the shots being fired, enabling you to safely eliminate enemies from a distance.
Unsuppressed weapons will, of course, alert any nearby enemies, although this won't necessarily mean that every single enemy in the mission area will flock towards Thunder or know exactly where they are. Some enemies will scan Thunder's last known position, but some others may be assigned with the task of protecting a certain area. In any case, if they don't find Thunder, they'll gradually lower their guard, assuming you might have left the area. In other cases, the enemies might just be too far away to hear the engagement and get involved in it. However, certain loud noises, like explosions or demolitions, might alert them!
We hope that knowing what alerts opposition forces will help you tackle the difficult missions you have ahead of you, Operators. As usual, we'll be happy to answer any questions you might have on our Discord server.
STORM OUT.