(2023-08-25 07:14)Chuck Wrote:  I could think of a points system:
Idea 1: (Growing points)
Lets say, depending on the suspect, you get backup-points. For example, 1 per second for a slow suspect, 3 for a fast suspect, etc.
And whenever you call backup, the joining cop uses some of the backup points.
So imagine you have collected 100 points and call backup, only a cop worth 100 points or less could join.

Idea 2: (static points)
The number of points would be fixed and set by the type of suspect. The points set the level of cop force that may be in chase at any moment in time.

Example: Suspect FXO = 1000 pts, so you can have 4 cops with each 250pts in the chase at the same time. if 2 cops lose contact, you gain those 500pts back, and a faster car ,i.e. with 500pts, or maybe 2 slower cops may join again.

(2023-08-26 10:01)Adrian Wrote:  Honestly, I'm not a fan of either of those suggestions.

1. Growing points
In this option, if cop waits long enough, they still can call for backup for some overpowered cop. And I believe that's the issue we are trying to eliminate.
Furthermore, from my own perspective, I usually don't call for backup as soon as it is available, but rather when I actually feel I need it. So in this scenario, that would usually mean that when I decide to call I would have already collected more points than I would want to spend. So I would either be forced to call for backup sooner than I want or I would risk some overpowered cop joining.

2. Static points
The same points can be used by one cop in overpowered car, or by 3 cops in reasonable cars. And I, as a cop who is calling for backup, still have no control over who joins the chase...

So I feel like neither of those suggestions fixes the issue we are trying to fix. Personally, I would like to see solution that will completely prevent overpowered cops from joining, unless I explicitly state (by using different command/parameter/preference) that I want it.

(2023-08-26 10:25)RevLeon Wrote:  

(2023-08-26 10:01)Adrian Wrote:  Honestly, I'm not a fan of either of those suggestions.

1. Growing points
In this option, if cop waits long enough, they still can call for backup for some overpowered cop. And I believe that's the issue we are trying to eliminate.
Furthermore, from my own perspective, I usually don't call for backup as soon as it is available, but rather when I actually feel I need it. So in this scenario, that would usually mean that when I decide to call I would have already collected more points than I would want to spend. So I would either be forced to call for backup sooner than I want or I would risk some overpowered cop joining.

2. Static points
The same points can be used by one cop in overpowered car, or by 3 cops in reasonable cars. And I, as a cop who is calling for backup, still have no control over who joins the chase...

So I feel like neither of those suggestions fixes the issue we are trying to fix. Personally, I would like to see solution that will completely prevent overpowered cops from joining, unless I explicitly state (by using different command/parameter/preference) that I want it.

I completely agree with the above. I think the best way to tackle this issue is much more simple.

If cop car is within 10-15% of the suspects BHP/TON then he should be able to join the chase. No complicated points system, no different commands, all you need to do is make sure the cop and suspect car match in performance.

This is a small example of what the change really is.

Code:

double lowerBound = suspectCarHorsepower * 0.9;
        double upperBound = suspectCarHorsepower * 1.15;

        if (copCarHorsepower >= lowerBound && copCarHorsepower <= upperBound) {
            System.out.println("Cop car's horsepower is within 10-15% of the suspect car's horsepower.");
        } else {
            System.out.println("Cop car's horsepower is NOT within 10-15% of the suspect car's horsepower.");
        }

Pretty simple right?

(2023-08-26 10:25)RevLeon Wrote:  ...
Pretty simple right?

(2023-08-26 12:52)Chuck Wrote:  

(2023-08-26 10:25)RevLeon Wrote:  ...
Pretty simple right?

It's not quite that simple. I may have missed some points, but you're merely limiting the power of each single cop joining but you forget the total cop strength.
It's a HUGE difference whether you are chased by 1 or 4 cops.