Bigger Squads - Conversations

For a game that is set to move forward with 128 man games I think it is laughable to assume 4 man squads are acceptable. 6 man squads are the roots of battlefield and at the very least should be considered as an option for the future game(s). If anything a game like this should let you put together 8 or 10 man squads for maximum coordination and fun. On top of that a functional commander role that can communicate directly to certain squads and vice versa(Squad leaders to commander). In these larger squads it isn't necessary to be in a full squad, as a matter of fact in previous games there were many scenarios where it was beneficial to have smaller squads, however that was more or less isolated situations like Tank squads, Jet/Chopper/gunship squads, transport squads. At the core of BF this level of teamplay mixed with the all-out action and fast paced war gameplay always made for amazing experiences, and even though my profile may not look it this BF veteran has been very disappointed in the lack of these essential elements for functional gameplay beyond a basic run and gun shooter. More on that these systems demand a level of communication to create amazing, thoughtful games that the past few iterations have routinely fallen short on. 

I may seem like a cynic but I am actually a believer. I believe that battlefield can be, and has always been, a game with deep gameplay opportunities as well as basic fun opportunities. So even if an ea forum cant get through to dice totally I still hope there will be opportunities to customize battlefield games to include deeper gameplay, better voip, larger squads, and functional commanders. No everyone has to play that way, but I believe that when you give them the opportunity they will take it and create something special. Just like we all did at the very beginning. 

Thank you,

Brigadier General FragRaptor