FHQ CombatMode REWRITE

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Author: R. Gonzalez

Last revision: 23 Jul, 2024 at 01:41 UTC (1)

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Description:

… In short, this mod solves the problem where player’s group AI will stop to directly execute his orders and start shooting or seeking cover during engagements, making it almost impossible to properly command an AI group, because of the default ‘Auto Combat Mode’ of the game.

With the mod, by default, they do not auto enter into ‘Combat Mode’ (changeable via CBA Options), as there are also hotkeys to "Allow", "Prevent", or "Force off" that behaviour mid-game.

Be aware that the ‘Prevent’ key already pushes the selected unit(s) outta the ‘Combat behaviour’, and it’s a better manageable way to do it, as the ‘Force’ key is just a "emergency" temporarily halt in the middle of engagement (read changes bellow).

There is also a bonus feature to make selected units rearm at container/object within player’s cursor.

• The "Auto Combat" commands now applies to selected units only, and not the entire player’s group as original.
  That’s better to manage larger groups, specially if you have ‘Fire and Maneuver’ teams

• The "Force Out Off Combat Mode" now applies to the whole group (if no unit selected), or only to selected ones, but as an measure for retreat e.g., and it has been changed to make units not only abandon ‘Combat behaviour’, but also follow the player immediately.
  The behaviour will continue for 20 seconds only, giving the leader time to pass others commands. After that time, the whole group MAY auto-engage into Combat Mode again

— Now you can divide your group into multiple teams, and set proper behaviour for each, as, for example, a Base of Fire team, attached to the player, could have it’s ‘Auto Combat’ disabled, while the Maneuver team, away from visual or unabled to be micro-managed by the leader, would be free to auto engage and assault the objetive…

— Works greatly alongside Go Go Go & Move Faster Modes and Fire on my shot! Engage mode, as these together fill the commmanding gaps in Arma’s leading system.

As I’m not he true owner of the original codes, I cannot authorize any custom usage for it, but, when it comes to MY concerns, do as you please! Just have fun!