Roadmap 2021 Future Development of UNITAF
This public roadmap represents confirmed plans for UNITAF. It's purpose it to communicate both inward and outward our current state. The roadmap is sorted into phases Now, Next and Future. You can click on any item to find out more about it.If you have any questions about the roadmap, use #general-chat on Discord.
Whitelist Optional Mods on Official UNITAF Servers
We're going to start whitelisting optional mods which aren't part of the UNITAF Mod Pack.
We're doing this for two reasons;
- Performance, not knowing what mods people use outside of our pack makes testing and performance tracking harder for the Signals Dept
- Control, some optional mods alter the way gameplay works, or the aqusition of weapons via loadout mods, weapons or equipment that are not apart of our packs also render other players unable to hear your firing
Following this, we will publish a method whereby members can request mods to be whitelisted, which the Signals team will manage. We will also post a public list of approved Mods.
Improved New Member Experience / Procedure for Public Launch
Prior to our public launch planned for October 2019, we wan't to ensure we have a kick-ass joining proceedure, as well as good marketing materials prepared. Headquarters is especially keen on communicating effectively our key differences
- Dynamic ORBATs / Flexible Time Comittment
- Custom Software
- In-Game / Web Statistics
- Logistics / Finance System
Log in game statistics such as rounds fired, accuracy to UTFN
In-game events being logged to UTFN, to provide long term statistics and persistancy to players and operations. Confirmed stats are below, more will be added.
- Shots fired
- Distance travelled
- Targets killed inc civ
- Explosives detonated
- Basic medical events
- Logistics logging computer
- Accuracy
- Rounds Used / Mags used
- Favorite Mag
- Favorite Gun / Weapon
- Most played role
- Time in role
Complete SOP and Tier Progression
As part of the training system for UNITAF, we will compile complete checklists for all roles (in-game roles) players will need to qualify for said role before the ORBAT deployment is allowed.
Rank/Training Restricted ORBATs
Discord Integration with UTFN
Discord API with UTFN so that the website can post to Discord and Manage Member Permissions, Nicknames and Roles.
Dynamic ORBAT Software Solution
Produce a software solution to allow dynamic ORBATing so that missions can be organised ahead of the mission date.
After Action Reporting System
Feature to allow members to submit AARs and automate the collation of feedback to the Ops Team.
Overhaul of Personnel Dossiers' and Unit Profiles
Default Loadouts 2.0
Re-write of default loadouts into new format, loadouts should be suitable for a full mission, rather than skeleton loadouts, details over on the project board
UNITAFs Mod 2.0
Reintroduce a new version of the UNITAF mod, that automates the mission framework, and in-game tasks typical of our operations.
Organisation SOP
Add a section of SOP all about UNITAF as an organisation, move Basic Unit Policies, COC, and all operational policies into it. Break Basic Unit Policy down.
#28 Tiered Arsenals
Tiered Arsenals
Using ranks, allow users to have more access to more equipment as they rank up. Publish a list of the basic information.
#44 Increase the total active force to 120
Increase the total active force to 120
Over the next year, we plan to double in active size, in order to enable us to provide more frequent as well as larger operations.
#48 Core Infantry: SOP Update
Core Infantry: SOP Update
A major re-write of Core Infantry Proceedures to introduce an array of advanced infantry skills.
#40 Increased Frequency of Operations, and Larger Operations and expand Factions.
Increased Frequency of Operations, and Larger Operations and expand Factions.
Introduce multiple ongoing campaigns on different anchor days.
Have multiple small scale Squad and Team sized operations on a regular basis.
Recruit the required GMs to make it happen.
In-game statistics stored in the website.
UNITAF Merch Store
Launch a Clothing Store for Branded UNITAF Items.
Roles to Require Multiple Tiers
ORBAT Positions will no longer always require a single Tier in a single area, but can be set to have requirements from multiple fields, and deliver hours to multiple fields.
Headless Client
Public Launch Recruitment Drive
Media Center
A complete solution for the storage of photos and videos, linked to dossiers, and linked to operations, allow tagging.
Loadout Injection from UTFN Site
Inject player loadouts based on a website created loadout to avoid any use / time wasting while in game.
Medical System Update
A review of AAR feedback and on the direction of the NCOs a review of the medical system is underway and is currently being looked at with our most experienced and frequent medics. The aim is to ensure it is challenging enough to players and rewarding enough for medics.
The last update to the medical System was January 2020.
2Lt Zero is leading the consultation on this.
Automatic 1UP System
The 1UP system will be automated as follows;
- 24 hours after the orbat release, you will be able to 1UP yourself
- 48 hours after the release, you can 2UP
- 72 hours after release, you can 3UP
You cannot 2UP or 3UP if you are not at least T1 in the area.
Timers will be present on the deploy button, to make it easier for people to know when 1UPs can be done.
Replacement of the Basic Infantry training area with Core Skills
The basic infantry area is often avoided by experienced members, and to better promote the core skills of being a rifleman, it will be replaced with a Core Skills area, aimed to develop the fundamental concepts of being an effective rifleman.
Some other areas will be folded into Core Skills, such as Support Weapons and Desposible AT.
Rotary and Fixed Wing will be split.
Recruit Only Operations & Restrict Recruits on Official Operations
Host recruit only operations as part of the recruit to private process, that a limited number of regulars can attend, so Recruits can gain experience of practicing SOP outside of Official Operations.
In turn, restrict the number of recruits allowed on official operations.
#27 Campaign Center
Campaign Center
Replace the Operations Center with a Campaign center that better links together operations under an umbrella OPORD and groups together the logistics, finance, objectives and storyline of a campaign.
#38 Overhauled Onboarding Experience
Overhauled Onboarding Experience
Overhaul the registration process, providing a more rounded information exercise on registration, and personalise the process to the user.
This also involves moving much of the current induction, into the application process.
#42 Contributions Center 2.0 (Contribution Tiers, Ranking, Recruitment)
Contributions Center 2.0 (Contribution Tiers, Ranking, Recruitment)
The Contributions Center will be the home of the administrative side of UNITAF, users can go there to find out how they can help UNITAF thrive, it will mimic the Tier like system used in operations for out-of-game contributions by automating the tracking of contributions, provide a 'careers center' to promote contributions to UNITAF and provide a more rounded way for contributors to communicate, for users to get involved and for the ORGCOC to understand who can help, and who has the skills required.
Asset Purchasing, Maintenance and Management System linked to the Campaign Center
Discord Channels for Training Area Specialists
When someone has acheived a high tier in an area (T3/T4) add them to a secret Discord channel, that can be used to discuss SOP in an area. Roles could be called for example: Leadership Specialist
Challenges and Assessments
Challenges and Assessments will be partially optional training devices used for some roles.
Challenges are competitive challenges in a specific area such as a killhouse CQB run, that can be scored and leaderboarded either per person or as teams.
Assessments will be additional training system elements for example for different aircraft types or roles, and will either award additional hours or modify the tier system in some way.
Selective Loadout Support
The ability to customise or set your specific loadout or elements of it directly in the ORBAT.
Alternative Methods of Tier Progression
Many subjects that contribute toward the experience in UNITAF roles can be better and more efficiently learned outside of the game. We will implement a browser based system, as well as a over-voice and over-video method of SOP checking, where a user can easily gain practice hour experience through a proof of the knowledge system, either in a bitezised or entire assessment capacity.
The system would be an optional bonus on top of Practice FTX, and would not be the default method.
Unit (Troop/Section) Profile Pages
Introduce unit, Troop and Section profile pages to allow more of a sense of ownership to the ORGCOC, and provide a place for statistics about the members of specific parts of the COC.
Website Design Overhaul
Replacement of many legacy areas of the website, with new, mobile first versions.
ORBAT 2.0 (Ranks, Fixed Teams and Unit Specialisms)
Update the long standing ORBAT system.
Introduce the ability to hold operations with a minimum rank requirement that superceeds tier. Use case is special forces operations with a minimum rank of PFC, or SPC (in the long term).
Add clear unit taskings to the ORBAT, such as 'Base of Fire' or 'Recon' so the person deploying knows the role of the unit.
Add the ability for members of the ORGCOC to organised Fixed Team ORBATs that can be deployed with a single click on a operation, "Partially Fixed ORBAT" teams/groups feature.