Custom Matches - Improvements

a bit of context:

greetings. this is my attempt to make custom matches more user friendly, and improve them under certain circumstances. make improvements for it’s use and make them a bit better. if i have to be honest, the current system it’s functional, and very well made ( unlike many others things that i had to test in the past ) although, i think it could benefict a few improvements.

keep in mind that this is just a suggestion based on my, and some user opinions. therefore it’s not mandatory to apply those changes now, nor in one months. but it would be appreciated if they get introduced whenever they will ( again, time is not essential as long they will become a thing ).

Main Suggestions

briefly, this main suggestion would like to tweak a few parameters to include more options, informations and accomplish more management over the interface to enhance the gameplay as well.

  • move the custom matches tab Outside the Event Tab
    quite self explanatory, it could be simply moved as a new tab in the gamemode ( just like any matchmaker browser in any game. similar to war thunder to be clear )
    ( by @Shiivex )

  • ability to view your inventory and squad interface while waiting in the lobby.
    as i cannot change weapons nor redeem my bp tasks :confused:

  • let the players inside groups decide which faction to play inside custom matches
    this one, a bit annoys me. currently, the members of a group cannot decide the faction to play with if the are in group. they are currently " forced " to play with the Leader’s Group faction.
    ( example, i want to play soviets, while my squad leader is an american, i can’t. the game forces me to play as american and does not allow me to select faction indipendenly ).

  • ability to give a Name to Matches
    this, is useful for the players to give a name to their matches more faster. he can set a name or description that roughly describe his playlist or type of game. ( above all, this would work with the changes that i will list below )

  • search bar filter
    ( self explanatory. useful to use keywords to make the research more easier if for example, you are looking for a specific server by name or nickname of the user ).

  • Ability to Select how many players, and bots are present in the match.
    this one, it’s fundamental for people that are content creator, guide creators ( such as my self ) to be able to make the match empty, and be able to catch footage without any interruption from players nor bots. this is not possible to do in the current state. which footage might not be that important ( although it is for me ) still helps the guide creators and help the community with knowledge.
    the second Function of this, would be to create historical matches " just for fun ". example, 4 players on the german side against 8 russian AIs on berlin, or make custom matches with friends ( a few newbies against on vet player and stuff like that ) or even community games.
    ( P.S. no, the berlin 8v4 it’s not meant for farming. but we’ll get to exp cap that quadro suggested later to counter bot farming)

  • Ability to make Matches Private / W/ password
    for that reason above, it would be much better if we could create matches with the ability to make them private and no players outside invites can join. mainly useful to create pve matches, or matches with friends. ( i’ll use one to teach a few friends few tricks, while they earn something alongside knowledge. it’s a plus one for everyone ).

  • De/Selectable options to make squad balanced.
    the reason of the option above, is because i cannot play with friends against bots or make those " historical accurate " matches. i cannot start the match if there are 2 members or more in one side.
    so, if the leader wants, he should be able to select or deselect the option.

  • bring bots back
    seriously, they can be alot of fun.
    and can be a challenge for alot of people. much better than getting stomped in PVP with someone sitting in a tank across the map.
    regarding the xp problem:

  • put a xp cap per matches
    just like @8894782 said, which it’s more than reasonable, put a limit of xp that someone can earn. for examples, once you reached 200/300 or even 400 kills, you can’t earn more than that.
    generally ,it’s actually a cool addition to be able to use other units in other maps ( or the other way around ). so that we with this limit, you can’t break the economy of the game.

  • public lobby chat
    this one is minor in my opinion, but it would be nice to have one if you are playing with randoms that does not have mics. plus if they have a request and the admin of the lobby is willing to change, it would please anyone, i guess it could work. after all, communication doesn’t hurt.

  • ability to deselect levels of campaigns or type of weapons
    this " feature " would work much better if you would like to make specific gamemodes without certain equipment.
    a few example,
    battle of tunisia:
    only BAs. no tanks, no airplanes.
    Normandy historical accurate:
    no fgs, no jumbos, no panthers ( for balance more than historical reasons ) no m24s, no m2s.
    and many others examples could be made weather regards fun, or historical accuracy aspects to improve better the layouts and possibility.
    IF the player has a blacklisted item, the game will highlight in red the equipment that the player is using which it’s not " allowed " and from there, the player can decide weather change it with something else, or find another lobby ( instead of enter the match and gets locked his equipment… )

in conclusion:

and. that’s basically it.

if anyone can think of life improvement/features or anything else, we could discuss it and eventually add it.

cheers.

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I would say.

Have the custom tab in the main lobby not inside a event tab
And the option to have a lineup of squads with all the game squads from a side (like a lineup with all the axis squads) just for custom matches…
An option to disable types of squads. Matches without mgs smgs, tanks, planes. Let’s say a match only with snipers for example just for the sake of player fun.

Overall it’s a nice beginning. Hopefully will be polished as time goes. So far one of the best options in-game. Just needs more work around it.

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i should have thought about this at the beginning :joy:

will add it now.

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bruv

i already suggested that here:

regarding

mh… this one can be a bit tricky as it would require to have a bigger line up of soldiers. otherwise people might get confused

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I know you did. I did read it all.
Was just my take on what I would like to see.

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Line up with same slots as any other campaign. With the option to buy more slots up to 10 just any other campaign. But, I can have a berlin sniper squad, a Moscow MG squad and a Tunisia tanker on the same lineup. As long, I have them unlocked first on the campaigns.

This is the feauture I trully want. So I can enjoy every single possible squad in a match as long as I have it unlocked and equiped.

Ofc, just for a type of option on the batle creation.

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Just cancel the custom match’s XP
Also after this incident, I dont see why players dare to play this mode.
I simply loved it because it is a controlled match that I can choose which map I am good at, or want to play.
But getting some more XP then get a wipe. Even wiped my golds!
Also now, there’s far fewer players dare to play this. This mode may end in the same way of lonefighters. Which devs dont care to fix or improve it. And players, who want some easy matches still get penalty randomly.

no.

you’re still playing the game and therefore should be allowed to earn xp

example, i don’t like tunisia maps, but allow me to play with italians and other units in other maps or campaigns.

because i can see potential PVE and more fun if certain options would be available as suggested above

perhaps because you have exploited the shit out of bots?

well, it’s not about easy matches.

as i’m making a thread right now to improve those bots and make a challenge for everyone.

no easy matches should exist. but only fun matches.

at least that’s what i though

If you think playing PVE and able to kill most of bots is exploited, and without even trying to block their path. Then it is.

Also, this is a arcade+non-esport FPS.
Why bother develop AI if you dont want player to have some relax when competing stronger humans and get F’ed up?
If you want your kind of “fun”, that’s playing with humans. Why play this game? With tons of bots?

My friend and I ALREADY organized 2~3 custom matches of this.


Then we know the possibility of this. But for what? we then ended this event and go play in custom match to try something else. Then many of us get wiped!

LOL, you havent explored this mode. But for those had tried, got penalty. Just because we has time to tried them in advance?
Playing a new mode for a entire evening is exploited?

Dev has killed it already.

yep. i did the same.

and that’s why i’m working to improve their AIs.

you have somewhat of a point.

no “argue” here.

i think they are somewhat scared of pve content lol

which for those people, it’s the reason why they got taken away imediately.

one way it’s to play against bot and have fun.

the other is to farm kills of bots.

it’s different.

well, it gaved me enough time ( i think ) to make a feedback about it, and make better what it was not.

why do you think we are testers.

we don’t get paid ( which i think we should at this point ) but it’s our “”""""""""“job”""""""""""" to make this game better.

i think

like, we both have more dead time than others. you, spend more time making the wiki than playing the game, much more like me being on the forum than somewhat the actual game.

someone has to do it.

and this time it’s us.
otherwise not many people would start to do it.

think of it more, improve what you have.

and if things don’t change, well, just leave.
no one is forcing us to remain.

( which i’m considering this option tbh. but first, i’m gonna play all " my cards " to see what happens. i’m somewhat confident things will improve. or maybe i’m just a bigger fool and delusional. just like you my friend. there’s always a choice man. )

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I have already offered some ideas.But not all.
Thank you for creating this topic again, I hope at least something will be introduced.

wops.

didn’t saw it.

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yes pls this would be great, and if not this at least a whole-game general chat (language-specific to make it easier to understand)

other that that yes to everything else