I know a soldier only mode has been suggested before, but it lacks one important point…it should be level one generic soldiers only. I would suggest it would be set up the following way…
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Set of soldiers set up EXACTLY as they were in the very first battle, first time playing. No mods, no special or boosted weapons, no upgrades, no perks…nothing. Generic names. No ability to upgrade soldiers in any way.
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No tanks or planes. There would still be artillery strikes.
So, it would be like the very first battle everyone played when they started the game. All players would be equal, would be based entirely on skill and knowledge of the terrain. It would be a great way for new players to practice, get used to the game mechanics, etc. It would also solve the problem of new players getting matched with fully leveled modded players. AT LEAST players would be more skilled when they open up progression.
It would be important that NO PROGRESSION would be offered in this mode. No money, no experience, nothing. Just gameplay.
The other option would be to have a “Bot only” solo mode. They map would be filled with AI players against a single opponent and his three squads. Again, the three squads should be generic level one soldiers with no mods and the mode should not offer any kind of progression or reward.
I would personally prefer the first option, as experienced players could still offer quite a challenge despite the lack of progression.
Comments are welcome.