DRAFT mod for Crysis

DRAFT is a mission-based Vietnam War Mod for the upcoming next-generation title Crysis. DRAFT is dedicated to those who served in this war of questionable meaning; those lost in the jungle, those maimed for life, and to those who were shunned by society at their return. In DRAFT we intend to show the player a very authentic Vietnam experienced coupled with unique gameplay concepts to make an entertainment-filled experience.

The primary intention of DRAFT, as a project, is to develop a high intensity and unique mod for the Crysis platform. The Vietnam environment was chosen so that we can quickly create a high quality mod. Another way we'll be speeding up the development time is by using content originally developed for Insurgency, that is applicable to DRAFT. This will lead to a development cycle that will not last on and on, and a first release shortly after Crysis comes out. Post-Production (post first release) will be a lot longer of a development cycle than Pre-Production.

DRAFT: Basic is the first version of the mod we will release to the public. It will simply be a conversion of Crysis's multiplayer into a Vietnam experience. We intend to release this version as soon as possible; ideally only a month or two after Crysis comes out.

Features

• Two teams: US Army and Vietcong
• Very basic weapon arsenal for each team
• New character models for each team
• 2 Maps with dynamic time changing
• Iron Sights
• Increased Realism (Bullet strength, damage system, gore)

DRAFT: Tactical is the version of DRAFT that will be our long term goal. We will start developing this after DRAFT: Basic is out. This will be a total conversion, and will be released gradually.

Features

• Cover-Based FPS Gameplay

Cover is probably the most important element of infantry tactics. Soldiers generally go from cover to cover using it as a shield, and feeling vulnerable when not behind it. Soldiers lay their weapons on top of this cover and peer around it if need be. Interaction with cover is going to be the primary way of maneuvering in DRAFT. We will try to accomplish this and at the same time make the game an FPS. This will basically be Gears of War in first person.

• Dynamic Missions

DRAFT's gameplay is based on the ability for users to organize their own and join others' missions. Several missions can be going on at once on one battlefield, on one server. Every time you get placed into the game, you are part of some sort of mission, creating a level of intensity generally only seen in singleplayer games. At the same time, the ability for people to join others' missions allows the player to get into the game as quickly as he/she would like.

• Territorial Occupation

The purpose of this gametype is to create a dynamically simulated front line, taking advantage of CryEngine 2's capacity for outdoor rendering capability. A large outdoor region is divided into several territories which open up based on the amount of players on a server. These sectors can be anywhere, but will generally be in places of tactical significance including and surrounding villages, ports, important supply routes, or any other areas of tactical significance.

• Vehicle Insertions

User-created missions involve vehicles as insertion devices. Insertions can range from helicopter landings to airborne drops, from truck disembarking to river-boat landings.

• Authentic Environments

We will try to recreate certain areas from Vietnam that were known to be constant battle grounds. Expect to fight in villages, thick jungles, rice paddy fields, swamps, and underground. Time and weather conditions will be changing dynamically. Fight in rain, fog, and in the dark. At night, flares will automatically be shot into the dark providing very intense night battles.

• Gritty, Intense and Immersive Gameplay

We are dedicating this mod to those who served in a war they didn't want to be in in the first place. Considering this, we will be sure to show the player just what kind of hardships these people faced. Encounter unseen team and individual realism.

DRAFT is being developed by a handful of veterans from the modding community. Jeremy Blum, the project lead, started DRAFT as a part of an independent study project for University. Having been heavily involved in both Red Orchestra and Insurgency prior to starting DRAFT, [RO]Jeremy has a considerable amount of experience developing high quality mod products. If you are interested in becoming a developer or doing business with us, you can contact him at jeremy 'at'