Identification marks

[symptom 185]

When you team up with another player, they look just like everyone else. We should have a way to customize out vest color or something. I've been shot by my teammates and killed my own teammates due to thinking they were another player.

Can we get something added like this?

[xwhitemousex 67]

I completely agree with this.

While it's still alpha and early in the project still, some kind of identification is really needed for this game.

Especially considering how many servers have the crosshairs off meaning you can't really mouseover and see names of who approaches.

The way me and my guys have done it so far is trying to identify based on what type of backpack and weapons we all use. But obviously someone else might have the same gear. Furthermore, it gets even more complicated considering the clothes you see on yourself might not be the color everyone else sees... not to mention it changes each time you relog or die.

The game really needs something in terms of color choices or palettes, or some kinda cap/helmet or insignia on your arm/chest that allows team to identify who you are.

Yeah, the game is about realism... but in reality you can quite easily identify someone you know from a distance, especially when they are wearing civilian clothes which usually have distinctions in both looks and color-combinations. If we all wear uniforms then, well... it's going to be tough to see difference, but that's kind of a point too. That should be a decision for a team to make however... do you want to know who your team is and wear different clothes, or do you want to risk not being able to tell friend from foe by having everyone use camoflague clothing?

In either case, to stay on topic, the game really needs more selectable varitions to player models and clothing so we can identify eachother. Granted, while listening to the TotalBiscuit interview just today, it was said they wanted to have the weather effects make more of an impact, and also have different types of clothing you can find to avoid getting sick, such as warmer clothing (and I guess rainclothes and such as well).

But for now... we need something... even if it's just selectable colors for your vest that are persistant for your character (just like the face selection in your Arma profile)

[symptom 185]

I hope Rocket fixes this soon. I just caused a random player to kill his teammate. I'm glad it worked out that way, but I'm sure those guys were mad.

Edited July 14, 2012 by Symptom

[ZedsDeadBaby 2287]

The game really needs something in terms of color choices or palettes, or some kinda cap/helmet or insignia on your arm/chest that allows team to identify who you are.

I have two open suggestion threads you might be interested in.

First, is a robust system of player identifcation and classification. This allows players to "tag" other players in the game after making a successful visual identification (by being close enough to see the person in question). It is intended to be a more immersive, authentic version of the "bandit skin" which allows players themselves to take control of the labels they apply to other players.

Second, a simpler suggestion for accessories to assist in squad identification.

I would appreciate your feedback in these threads.