BASICS IDEA(TLDR):
a raid/mass assault like game mode involving 6 to 9 marines (any multiple of 3 to fit with the current squad size for ease of matchmaking) all split up completing tasks working towards a final encounter only to meet up at the end and fight together against a main raid boss or for an objective.
(eg. large tyranids a warboss "if orks ever get added" a choas lord or greater demon possibly a necron lord since there is a tomb world in the game already or something like recapturing a geneseed vault/chapter relic or assaulting a enemy ship from different entry points to kill a high value target) something that would require more than 3 marines due to battle/chapter importance.
IMPORTANT:
Of course the main reason squads are split up most of time is limit the toll on the engine as the amount of enemies or effects on screen in one area needed for more than 3 player may be too much as I'm unsure of the game engines capabilities of course if it can handle it the more time together the better (the whole mission length if possible) but is understandable if unrealistic.
Also this is just my take on some workarounds and mechanics and would of course love a more traditional (destiny style) take on it as well. if the thought of raid style missions in this game intrest you but mine does not I urge you to go read and upvote other users ideas as well So the devs can see the it's something the community wants
SIMPLIFIED MAPS:
Below are very crude and basic blueprints (I'm definitely not a artist) that show a simplified idea on how maps could be set up:
BONUS OBJECTIVES:
could range anywhere from:
.disabling a ships main assault cannons
.destroy enemy drop pods or ships
.clearing a area for reinforcements
.cutting off an enemy escape route
.locating valuable mechanicus info (stc)
.poisoning a biomass source to reduce enemy strength
.activating a Blackstone pylon to suppress the warp
CONVERGENCE POINTS:
Would be set up at certain points during the mission to control pacing and give squads the opportunity to actually fight alongside their brothers as the mission goes on wouldn't be much of a joint operation if we never saw each other.
DIFFICULTY:
Difficulty of the final encounter could be adjusted if a squad of marines fail to complete a bonus task along the way or fall in battle other squads could then go out of the way to revive said marines or they could be put on a checkpoint/respawn timer as to not ruin the game for them or other squads.
Progressions of squads could also be kept in check by things such as:
.open a shortcut door for squad A
.restore power so squad B can use a lift
.hold out and lure enemies away from squad C
BUFFS/ REINFORCEMENTS:
there could also be buffs that the players could find or obtain with challenges to help with the final battle or to help a struggling squad with say:
.dreadnought reinforcement
.air/tank support
.a guard company
.ammo drops
.health/equipment resupply
.Npc Marine assistance
.lessening enemy numbers/majors
.powerful weapons
Hopefully this would also offer a pretty big bump to replay value as it would essentially be 3 or so different operations in one longish mission that intersect at certain points to help the other squads while still being different enough as to not just feel like "big operation".
REWARDS:
it would ideally be quite difficult to complete and give players who have leveled a class high something to strive for as it could offer unique skins armour or heraldry and cloaks maybe even trophies taken from the enemy for completion or a servo skull pet that would give very minor buffs to perks fitting for a champion/veteran of the players chapter.
IN CLOSING:
this mode could also be locked behind a high level/certain number of operations completed to gather a key/battle data and give more of a reason for clearing the higher difficulty ops.
It hopefully would capture just how powerful marines are when working together and show how hopeless some of the wars they fight can be. It also could open the door for more epic moments like those towards the end of the campaign such as defending the banner.
Understandably this would be a large undertaking for the development team and would not be for some time but in my opinion nothing stated is out scope since most of these mechanics are already implemented in some way of course it should be something players look forward to towards the end of a season or two or year if even possible.
Feel free to leave any ideas on balancing rewards or additional plans for content in the comments im aware other have had this idea so hopefully we can all trade info on how to make the best possible mode. and excuses any spelling mistakes I wrote this while I was meant to be working
Ps fantastic game so far. thanks for all the support in the comments
Comments
Gronko
We can't finish on a lose mate
Gronko
We can't finish on a lose mate
3 800g2g ptsReport comment
Why do you report Gronko?
Are you sure you want to block Gronko ?
BlockCancelAre you sure you want to unblock Gronko ?
UnblockCancelOut of Vision
The OUT OF VISION status is given by the dev team to ideas that are not compatible with their vision of the game or technically not feasible.
ADMIN OnyxBlade
status updated 2 months ago
Report comment
Why do you report OnyxBlade?
Are you sure you want to block OnyxBlade ?
BlockCancelAre you sure you want to unblock OnyxBlade ?
UnblockCancelLukeShive
Newcomer
LukeShive
Newcomer
6 100g2g ptsReport comment
Why do you report LukeShive?
Are you sure you want to block LukeShive ?
BlockCancelAre you sure you want to unblock LukeShive ?
UnblockCancelErhes
Lieutenant Space Marine
Erhes
Lieutenant Space Marine
6 900g2g ptsReport comment
Why do you report Erhes?
Are you sure you want to block Erhes ?
BlockCancelAre you sure you want to unblock Erhes ?
UnblockCancelLukeShive
Newcomer
LukeShive
Newcomer
6 100g2g ptsReport comment
Why do you report LukeShive?
Are you sure you want to block LukeShive ?
BlockCancelAre you sure you want to unblock LukeShive ?
UnblockCancelRhamiel
Captain Defender of the humanity
Rhamiel
Captain Defender of the humanity
17 600g2g ptsReport comment
Why do you report Rhamiel?
Are you sure you want to block Rhamiel ?
BlockCancelAre you sure you want to unblock Rhamiel ?
UnblockCancelHection
I can't pause the game mum! I'll shower when it rains
Hection
I can't pause the game mum! I'll shower when it rains
1 000g2g ptsReport comment
Why do you report Hection?
Are you sure you want to block Hection ?
BlockCancelAre you sure you want to unblock Hection ?
UnblockCancelBigtomo
1v1?
Bigtomo
1v1?
10 300g2g ptsReport comment
Why do you report Bigtomo?
Are you sure you want to block Bigtomo ?
BlockCancelAre you sure you want to unblock Bigtomo ?
UnblockCancelAurellian
Newcomer
Aurellian
Newcomer
2 100g2g ptsReport comment
Why do you report Aurellian?
Are you sure you want to block Aurellian ?
BlockCancelAre you sure you want to unblock Aurellian ?
UnblockCancelNathgr
Newcomer
Nathgr
Newcomer
300g2g ptsReport comment
Why do you report Nathgr?
Are you sure you want to block Nathgr ?
BlockCancelAre you sure you want to unblock Nathgr ?
UnblockCancelCortis
Focused Newcomer
Cortis
Focused Newcomer
1 300g2g ptsReport comment
Why do you report Cortis?
Are you sure you want to block Cortis ?
BlockCancelAre you sure you want to unblock Cortis ?
UnblockCancelGronko
We can't finish on a lose mate
Gronko
We can't finish on a lose mate
3 800g2g ptsReport comment
Why do you report Gronko?
Are you sure you want to block Gronko ?
BlockCancelAre you sure you want to unblock Gronko ?
UnblockCancelBlueFinn21
Malum Caedo
If you cant protect one human, how do you expect to carry the whole of the imperium on your shoulders?
BlueFinn21
Malum Caedo
12 200g2g ptsReport comment
Why do you report BlueFinn21?
Are you sure you want to block BlueFinn21 ?
BlockCancelAre you sure you want to unblock BlueFinn21 ?
UnblockCancelrainfield
I'll shower when it rains
rainfield
I'll shower when it rains
10 000g2g ptsReport comment
Why do you report rainfield?
Are you sure you want to block rainfield ?
BlockCancelAre you sure you want to unblock rainfield ?
UnblockCancelAdigod
I can't pause the game mum!
Adigod
I can't pause the game mum!
1 000g2g ptsReport comment
Why do you report Adigod?
Are you sure you want to block Adigod ?
BlockCancelAre you sure you want to unblock Adigod ?
UnblockCancelYankeeMoshPit
Focused
YankeeMoshPit
Focused
1 200g2g ptsReport comment
Why do you report YankeeMoshPit?
Are you sure you want to block YankeeMoshPit ?
BlockCancelAre you sure you want to unblock YankeeMoshPit ?
UnblockCancelErhes
Lieutenant Space Marine
Erhes
Lieutenant Space Marine
6 900g2g ptsReport comment
Why do you report Erhes?
Are you sure you want to block Erhes ?
BlockCancelAre you sure you want to unblock Erhes ?
UnblockCancelSixtynl
We can't finish on a lose mate
"Half as long, Twice as bright"
Sixtynl
We can't finish on a lose mate
3 900g2g ptsReport comment
Why do you report Sixtynl?
Are you sure you want to block Sixtynl ?
BlockCancelAre you sure you want to unblock Sixtynl ?
UnblockCancelGronko
We can't finish on a lose mate
Gronko
We can't finish on a lose mate
3 800g2g ptsReport comment
Why do you report Gronko?
Are you sure you want to block Gronko ?
BlockCancelAre you sure you want to unblock Gronko ?
UnblockCancelbonehurtingname
Newcomer
bonehurtingname
Newcomer
300g2g ptsReport comment
Why do you report bonehurtingname?
Are you sure you want to block bonehurtingname ?
BlockCancelAre you sure you want to unblock bonehurtingname ?
UnblockCancelModerate comment
Annotate comment