Evasion & Containment

Game Mode Type: Asymmetric Stealth vs. Hunt
Player Count: 1-8 Evaders vs. Variable PMF (2:1 ratio minimum)
Match Duration: 20-30 minutes
Difficulty: Expert - Requires stealth mastery (Evaders) and coordination (PMF)

Overview

Evasion & Containment delivers intensely asymmetric gameplay where a small group of resourceful Evaders must escape a containment zone while hunted by a numerically and technologically superior Professional Military Force (PMF). Evaders rely on stealth, environmental awareness, and non-lethal tactics to survive and extract, while the PMF leverages advanced detection equipment, overwhelming firepower, and rapid reinforcement to eliminate all targets before extraction.

Unlike balanced team vs. team modes, Evasion & Containment creates psychological tension through power imbalance. Evaders experience constant threat awareness, while PMF players must coordinate methodical searches across expansive operational areas. Victory for Evaders means at least one successful extraction; victory for PMF means total containment or neutralization of all Evaders.

Team Composition

The Evaders (1-8 Players)

Core Characteristics:

Victory Condition:

Survival Scoring:

Professional Military Force (Variable Players)

Core Characteristics:

Victory Condition:

Force Sizing:

Evader Count Minimum PMF Recommended PMF Difficulty Balance
1-2 4 6 Extreme isolation for Evaders
3-5 6 10 High coordination required
6-8 12 16 Medium-high, allows split strategies

Evader Mechanics

Stealth Capabilities

Low Profile Movement:

Movement Modes:

Standard Walk:

Crouch-Walk:

Stillness Ability:

Prone Position:

Scavenging & Crafting

No Starting Equipment:

Scavenge Locations:

Craftable Items:

Noise Maker:

Smoke Grenade:

Temporary Jammer:

Crafting Mechanics:

Extraction Requirements

Exfil Activation Process:

Step 1: Locate Exfil Objective

Step 2: Complete Activation Task

Step 3: Reach Exfil Zone

Exfil Signals:

PMF Mechanics

Advanced Detection Equipment

Tactical Visor (All PMF):

Standard Equipment:

Recon Drones (PMF Commander)

Commander-Operated:

Drone Capabilities:

Drone Vulnerabilities:

Strategic Value:

Reinforcement System

Rapid Respawns:

Spawn Restrictions:

Tactical Implications:

PMF Command Role (Optional)

Commander Abilities:

Commander Limitations:

Match Flow

Phase Breakdown

Opening Phase (0-5 minutes): Pure Stealth

Evader Objectives:

PMF Objectives:

Tactical State:

Mid-Game Phase (5-15 minutes): Objective Activation

Evader Objectives:

PMF Objectives:

Tactical State:

Endgame Phase (15-30 minutes): Extraction

Evader Objectives:

PMF Objectives:

Tactical State:

Victory Conditions & Scoring

Evader Victory

Successful Extraction:

Score Multipliers:

1-2 Survivors: 5.0x (Legendary Escape)
3-4 Survivors: 3.0x (Heroic Escape)
5-6 Survivors: 2.0x (Successful Escape)
7-8 Survivors: 1.0x (Standard Escape)

Bonus Objectives:

PMF Victory

Total Containment:

Scoring:

Map Design Requirements

Spatial Characteristics

Map Size:

Terrain Variety:

High-Cover Areas (40% of map):

Mixed-Cover Areas (40% of map):

Open Areas (20% of map):

Vertical Elements:

Exfil Zone Placement

Two Possible Exfils:

Exfil Environment:

Scavenge Point Distribution

High-Density Zones:

Low-Density Zones:

Tactical Considerations

Evader Strategy

Stealth Fundamentals:

Team Coordination:

Distraction Tactics:

Exfil Activation Timing:

PMF Strategy

Search Patterns:

Communication Protocols:

Exfil Defense:

Thermal Vision Management:

Advanced Tactics

Evader: The Stillness Ambush

Setup:

Risk: If PMF stops to search area thoroughly, may discover Reward: Pass through heavily patrolled areas

PMF: The Drone Herd

Tactic:

Execution:

  1. Commander identifies Evader general location
  2. PMF units position ahead of Evader retreat path
  3. Drone approaches from behind, forces Evader forward
  4. Evader runs into ambush

Evader: The Scavenge Loop

Strategy:

Benefit: Fully equipped for extraction phase Risk: Extended movement increases detection chance

PMF: The Exfil Bait

Deception:

Execution:

  1. Commander assigns covert units to “weak” Exfil
  2. Overt patrols avoid area (make it look neglected)
  3. Evaders activate Exfil, believing it’s safe
  4. Hidden PMF reveal themselves during extraction

Psychological Dynamics

Evader Experience

Constant Tension:

Satisfaction Sources:

PMF Experience

Hunter Mentality:

Frustration Points:

Developer Notes

Design Pillars

  1. Asymmetric Power: Evaders weak but mobile, PMF strong but spread thin
  2. Psychological Tension: Constant threat vs. elusive prey
  3. Stealth Mastery: Reward patient, disciplined play
  4. Coordinated Hunting: PMF must work together
  5. Nail-Biting Extractions: Climactic finales

Balance Testing Focus

Metrics:

Adjustment Vectors:

Future Expansion

Advanced Features

Non-Lethal Evader Weapons:

PMF Tracking Dogs:

Weather Systems:

Revive Mechanic:

Conclusion

Evasion & Containment delivers heart-pounding asymmetric gameplay where resource scarcity, numerical disadvantage, and constant threat create intense psychological pressure. Evaders must master stealth, environmental exploitation, and teamwork to survive against a relentless, technologically superior enemy. PMF players experience the satisfaction of coordinated hunting, methodical searches, and overwhelming firepower.

The mode’s scaling ensures Evaders always face overwhelming odds, making every successful extraction a hard-earned victory. The dynamic between invisibility and technology, between evasion and pursuit, creates emergent tactical situations where clever thinking trumps raw power.

Evasion & Containment is survival warfare: outnumbered, outgunned, but never outplayed.

Document Version: 1.0
Last Updated: November 2025
Status: Post-MVP Expansion - Design Complete
Target Implementation: Month 30+