Multiple subs?

The idea of a submarine-vs-submarine game mode has been popping up quite frequently and now we’re one step closer to having one:

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There were (and still are) tons of systems in the game that work under the assumption that there’s just one submarine, so even loading another sub into the level took a lot of rewriting. There’s still a long way to go until a fully functional submarine-vs-submarine mode, but adding some sort of small escape/attack vessels might not be that far away.

One idea I’ve been thinking of is adding a small “shuttle” that could periodically transport new or respawned players to the sub mid-round. It wouldn’t only reduce the time spent waiting for a round to end, but it could also create some interesting situations; handful of survivors trapped in a sunken sub waiting for the reinforcements to arrive, a swarm of sea creatures attacking the shuttle, a traitor taking control of the railgun while the shuttle is trying to dock…

 

 

 

 

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  • June 10, 2016
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    TheOverseerOfAll

    I can imagine the escape vessels now: small pods fit for one (or two) person docked at the bottom/back of the submarine, fitted with a large capacity battery charged from the nuclear reactor’s power. it can be shot out from the submarine to have that powerful starting boost and have the escapee pilot it with a degenerated navigation terminal. could be fitted with some tools for survival under water such as some racked oxygen tanks (which could be sources of ventilation as a substitute for the oxygen generator) or a suit in case the person does not have one already. additionally, the submarine could be fitted with a hatch to swim out of once the pod has run out of temporary battery power.

    • June 10, 2016
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      TheOverseerOfAll

      So basically a degenerate (about everything of a submarine) version of a normal ship which, due to that fact, means that if you flood the pod you will not be able to repair it.

  • June 10, 2016
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    etet2

    best way to win sub vs sub is to wait until enemy crew will kill themselves

    • August 3, 2016
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      joe

      YESS XDXDXD

      • October 3, 2016
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        mastaflips

        now we can go in and destory the others sub by naming ourselves hitler

    • January 2, 2017
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      Dgjadevil

      im winning every game with this tactic

  • June 10, 2016
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    TheOverseerOfAll

    Too be honest, if you think about it, this would be a great way to lower griefing in Barotrauma. Those people usually tend to destroy their own ship but, if this is added, they can destroy another (enemy) ship as a substitute. What’s better for them is that they will not be banned as they are playing the objective.

  • June 14, 2016
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    8era

    Sounds amazing!!!

  • June 14, 2016
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  • June 14, 2016
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    DocMale23

    Nice it’s like Police vs Raiders or pirates. but.. i’m think you should to disable colision. And small pods you should to make cuz it’s gonna be amazing.

  • June 14, 2016
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    DocMale23

    And for pods. How about to make a fuel or electric engine ? And repair system of the engine ?

    P.S: Da scorpion will come next update ?

      • June 15, 2016
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        DocMale23

        About repair system. Just using a special parts.

  • June 14, 2016
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    DocMale23

    Aaand..Enemy subs with AI NPCS ?
    Make them looking different like enemy captain have a red uniform.
    The crew enemies have a badass weapons with clothes.
    And the enemy sub looking different too.
    What do you think ?

  • June 15, 2016
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    DocMale23

    How about to make a special mission like Defeat the Raiders (or pirates).
    This mission will be available in singleplayer game and multiplayer.
    Soo.. What do you think about this idea ?

  • June 16, 2016
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    Toby Lindström

    Basically the levels of grief will go down since the griefers actually have an objective; To destroy the enemy!

    AI will most likely be a huge burden, with all those waypoint mess-ups.But fear not, we could have automated enemy subs, with crew fixing stuff and loading weapons. I wouldn’t mind it at all, i mean, *WE ARE IN THE FUTURE*.

  • July 5, 2016
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  • July 11, 2016
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    Where updates!?!??

  • July 25, 2016
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  • July 27, 2016
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    unf

    So, this upcoming update is gonna focus on multiple subs, that’s plain to see, but are there any less glamorus improvements that’ll also be added? Like an improvement to the ship building interface, maybe? Cause I’d really like to CTRL-z CTRL-v some parts of my subs, or fill a cabinet with supplies and save it with a template so I don’t have to always restock them manually.

  • August 2, 2016
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    Leudoberct

    I would like to suggest that if potassium comes into contact with water, it explodes.

  • August 3, 2016
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    anonymous

    still eagerly awaiting the update

    • August 7, 2016
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      anon2

      Same. I WANNA BUILD MINISUBS ALREADY

  • August 14, 2016
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    Marko Ramius

    Progress update?

  • October 2, 2020
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    Lewis

    I’d like to see like a open world map where you can randomly find other players in there subs doing missions. And you could have the choice to fight or become allies and maybe even help them kill a swarm for example. Or help the swarm kill then

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