Is CA worth it in SP?

So the Summer Sale is on and I'm considering buying some extra DCS modules while the prices are good :)

Currently all I have is A-10C, and I'm thinking about getting one of the helis (probably DS2 unless someone can convince me the Huey is better) and maybe CA.

I used to play a lot of M1A1 Tank Platoon when I was a lot younger (showing my age!) and wondered if CA is similar to that? Do you have missions to complete with a set number of assets you can control around the target area like M1A1 so you can take your time and plan your approach, or is it more of an open battlefield and you just jump around the different vehicles while they do their pre-programmed routes etc?

Most importantly is it fun and satisfying in SP, or is it really and truthfully only aimed at MP?

Cheers!

Figured "what the hell" last night and bought it. If nothing else it'll help support ED :)

Didn't have long to play but just moving some tanks around and engaging some T-72s was fun....

Definitely worth it IMHO you can play it like a strategy game or as a 3rd person shooter (kind of)

or get a huey for a C&C bird :)

I went for the KA-50 in the end - thought it would suit my style more than the Huey :)

Better yet: CA and Ka-50

I'm having a blast flying the single-player CA missions and

Yeah I'm looking forward to trying the KA-50 + CA. Should be a lot of fun once I've figured it all out :)

Even though you pulled the trigger, it adds so much more to be able to direct ground forces while you're in the air. It's just a shame that the opposing AI doesn't react other than returning fire. Would be very cool if you could place opposition down, give them an objective and they would act autonomously.

So in the missions the enemy don't have objectives of their own?

In the SP-missions you will encounter a mix of static (defensive) troops in and around cities and several units that are triggered during a mission and which will drive around, but generally no real offensive AI behaviour. As in all other games (like ARMA for example), the AI of course only does what it is told to do by the mission designer and the SP-missions for CA don´t vary that much in this respect.

The first thing that has to be fixed for ground units IMHO is the pathfinding. It´s the basis for any real autonomy of ground units. Right now, they often can´t even cross a bridge without getting hopelessly stuck...

"Beats Flying doesn`t it!"

lolol ..... Nope.

In the SP-missions you will encounter a mix of static (defensive) troops in and around cities and several units that are triggered during a mission and which will drive around, but generally no real offensive AI behaviour. As in all other games (like ARMA for example), the AI of course only does what it is told to do by the mission designer and the SP-missions for CA don´t vary that much in this respect.

 

The first thing that has to be fixed for ground units IMHO is the pathfinding. It´s the basis for any real autonomy of ground units. Right now, they often can´t even cross a bridge without getting hopelessly stuck...

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I'm not sure static is the right word -- could give one the impression they don't move or think (AI). Maybe it's more accurate to just say they're limited to defense, as you also said.

Also -- this only applies to the missions that come with CA. The mission editor is in no way limited as to offensive operations on either side.

Is CA worth it in SP?

Yes it is!

Have fun!

I have yet to touch this. But my expectation is the RTS payer in me will be very very happy! :-)

I've only dabbled with it, and it's a good diversion from flying. I think I'll get into it more later when I've sorted my A-10 skills out :)