Modular Gameplay System Improvements Proposal (Engineers, Logistics, Vehicles, Interactive Maps)

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Hello everyone,

I would like to share a structured set of modular gameplay improvement suggestions for Enlisted.

The focus is on improving immersion, tactical depth, and squad interdependence, while keeping the current fast-paced arcade gameplay intact.

This is not a full redesign, but a set of small, independently implementable system layers.

CORE IDEA:

The main goal is to make combat feel more:

  • physically consistent
  • tactically readable
  • squad-dependent
  • environmentally dynamic

without slowing down gameplay or changing the core loop.

1. Engineer System Improvements

  • more flexible fortification options ( new, sandbags, barriers, trenches)
  • stronger influence on frontline positioning
  • expanded emplacement variety (MG / AT / AA depending on situation)
  • engineers shaping battlefield flow instead of static defense roles

2. Weapon Handling & Transition Layer

  • more lifelike weapon switch animations
  • more physically consistent weapon handling
  • improved equipment readability (slings, holsters, carried AT weapons)

3. Squad Ammo & Logistics Layer

  • lightweight shared squad ammo concept
  • clearer visual representation of carried ammunition
  • engineer deployable support stations
  • role-based supply responsibility within squads

4. Vehicle Exit & Transition Logic

  • short structured exit phase instead of instant transition
  • clearer differentiation between vehicle types (open-top vs closed)
  • brief vulnerability window after destruction for readability and fairness

5. Interactive Battlefield Layer

  • controlled destruction (breaches, cover changes, persistent damage)
  • evolving battlefield state during matches
  • engineer influence on selected environmental elements
  • destructible buildings

:hungary: OPTIONAL EXAMPLE MAP IDEA

A potential urban siege environment (e.g. Budapest-inspired river-divided city map) could demonstrate how infantry, engineers, and armor interact in a layered battlefield.

DESIGN NOTE

All systems are:

  • modular and independently implementable
  • low risk for balance
  • compatible with existing gameplay structure
  • scalable in complexity

CLOSING

If any part of this concept is interesting, I would be happy to expand individual systems into more detailed breakdowns.

Thanks for reading.

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isthisai

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Though what you’re asking for does not meaningfully change balance suggestions still need polls

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