Supply Line Sabotage

Game Mode Type: Resource Control with Strategic Infrastructure
Player Count: 32v32 (64 players)
Match Duration: 45-60 minutes (Best of 3/5 rounds)
Difficulty: Advanced - Requires strategic planning and resource management

Overview

Supply Line Sabotage transforms territorial warfare into an economic battle focused on logistics networks rather than pure combat dominance. Teams compete to establish vital supply lines connecting resource nodes to their main base while simultaneously disrupting enemy logistics operations. Victory belongs to teams that balance offensive infrastructure expansion with defensive protection of their own supply networks.

Unlike traditional capture modes where holding territory is the end goal, Supply Line Sabotage makes territorial control a means to an end: maintaining the flow of Logistics Points (LP) through secure supply chains. Breaking enemy supply lines is as valuable as building your own, creating dynamic gameplay where raiders and defenders must coordinate across multiple fronts simultaneously.

Core Resource System

Logistics Points (LP)

Primary Currency:

All team actions funded by shared LP pool
Generated passively and through territorial control
Depleted by respawns, equipment usage, and infrastructure investment
Victory achieved by reaching LP threshold or line domination

LP Visibility:

Team LP total displayed prominently in HUD
LP generation rate shown (+XXX LP/second)
Enemy LP total visible with 30-second delay (prevents perfect counter-play)

LP Generation (Income)

Main Base (Uncapturable):

Location: Team starting spawn point
Generation Rate: +50 LP/second (baseline, constant)
Cannot be captured or destroyed by enemy
Serves as supply line terminus point

Resource Nodes (Capturable):

Count: 8-12 per map (depending on map size)
Generation Rate: +100-200 LP/second (varies by node type)
Types:
- Oil Wells: +150 LP/second
- Mining Operations: +120 LP/second
- Intel Outposts: +180 LP/second
- Fuel Depots: +200 LP/second
Capture Time: 2 minutes uncontested
Capture Radius: 30 meters
Minimum Capture Force: 2 players

Completed Supply Lines (Strategic Objective):

Generation Rate: +500 LP/second per active line
Unlocks special abilities and team bonuses
Requires full connection from Hub to Main Base
Most valuable LP source in the game

LP Expenditure (Costs)

Respawn Costs:

First respawn: 50 LP
Second respawn: 100 LP
Third respawn: 150 LP
Fourth+ respawn: 200 LP
Resets each round

Equipment Usage:

Frag Grenade: 75 LP
Smoke Grenade: 50 LP
Flashbang: 40 LP
Medical Kit (Medic): 100 LP
Deployable Turret: 300 LP
Air Strike: 800 LP

Vehicle Operations (Optional):

Light Vehicle Spawn: 400 LP
APC Spawn: 1,200 LP
Tank Spawn: 2,500 LP
Vehicle Repair: 200-500 LP (based on damage)

Infrastructure Investment:

Connection Point Capture: 1,000 LP per point (one-time cost)
Base Defense Reinforcement: 500 LP (temporary sandbags/barriers)
Auto-Turret Deployment: 800 LP (90-second duration)

Supply Line System

Supply Line Hubs

High-Value Strategic Points:

Count: 2-3 per map
Location: Distributed across neutral territory
Capture Time: 4 minutes uncontested
Capture Radius: 50 meters
Minimum Capture Force: 4 players
Generation Rate: +100 LP/second (even without completed line)

Strategic Value:

Serves as anchor for supply line construction
Multiple hubs allow multiple supply line strategies
Losing a hub breaks all lines connected to it

Connection Points

Supply Line Segments:

Count: 3-5 connection points per hub (varies by hub location)
Sequential Capture: Must capture in order (A→B→C→D→E)
Capture Time: 90 seconds per connection point
Capture Radius: 20 meters
Minimum Capture Force: 2 players
LP Investment: 1,000 LP per connection point (deducted upon capture)

Capture Sequence:

Main Base → Connection Point A → Connection Point B → Connection Point C → Supply Line Hub

Connection Point States:

Neutral: Uncaptured, available to either team
Building: Currently being captured by a team
Active: Captured, part of functioning supply line
Contested: Enemy present, capture halted
Broken: Enemy captured, line disrupted

Supply Line Benefits

Active Line Bonuses (Per Completed Line):

LP Generation:

+500 LP/second continuous income
Compounds with other lines (2 lines = +1,000 LP/second)
Most significant LP source in game

Respawn Cost Reduction:

Main Base respawns: -25 LP discount
Forward spawn points on line: -50 LP discount
Incentivizes defending active lines

Special Abilities (Team-Wide):

Faster capture rates: +25% for all objectives
Vehicle armor buff: +20% damage resistance
Equipment cost reduction: -20% for all items
Duration: Active while line remains connected

Unlock Conditions:

1 Line: Basic bonuses
2 Lines: Enhanced bonuses (+50% stronger)
3 Lines (All): “Supply Line Domination” victory trigger

Sabotage Mechanics

Line Disruption

Capturing Enemy Connection Points:

Any connection point on enemy line can be targeted
Standard capture time: 90 seconds
Breaking ANY point instantly disables entire line
Enemy loses all bonuses from that line immediately
Enemy must recapture from break point forward sequentially

Strategic Disruption Targets:

Early Connection Points (Near Enemy Base):

Harder to reach (deep enemy territory)
Breaks line closer to source
Longer recapture sequence for enemy

Mid Connection Points:

Easier to access (neutral territory)
Quicker raids, less risk
Enemy can recapture faster

Hub Points:

Capturing enemy hub breaks ALL lines connected to it
Extremely high value target
Heavily defended by enemy

Targeted Destruction (Optional)

Demolition Actions:

Breacher Role: Plant explosive on connection point
Plant Time: 15 seconds (vulnerable, interruptible)
Explosion Timer: 30 seconds (enemy can defuse)
Effect: Connection point destroyed, requires rebuild
Rebuild Cost: 2,000 LP + 3-minute construction time
Cooldown: Cannot destroy same point for 5 minutes

Strategic Considerations:

Destruction more permanent than capture
Higher risk (must remain for plant time)
Useful for critical late-game disruptions
Enemy can adapt by building alternate routes

Match Structure

Round Format

Best of 3 or Best of 5:

Each round: 15-20 minutes
Teams switch sides after each round
First to win majority of rounds wins match
No ties (time limit forces LP comparison)

Round Phases

Opening Phase (0-5 minutes):

Initial resource node captures
Hub capture attempts
First LP investments in connection points
Establishing baseline income

Mid Phase (5-12 minutes):

Active supply line construction
Counter-raids on enemy lines
Resource management becomes critical
First completed lines emerge

Late Phase (12-20 minutes):

Multiple completed lines (if teams successful)
Aggressive line disruption tactics
LP accumulation accelerating
Victory conditions approaching

Victory Conditions

Primary: Logistics Goal

LP Accumulation:

Victory Threshold: 1,000,000 LP total accumulated
Team that reaches threshold first wins round
Most common victory condition
Encourages aggressive supply line construction

Secondary: Supply Line Domination

Complete Control:

Requirements:
- All supply line hubs captured
- All lines fully connected to main base
- Hold all lines simultaneously for 60 seconds
Instant victory if achieved
Rare but decisive victory condition

Tertiary: End of Round LP Count

Time Limit Victory:

If 20-minute timer expires without other victory
Team with higher accumulated LP total wins
Tiebreaker: Most active supply lines
Second Tiebreaker: Most resource nodes controlled

Team Roles & Strategy

Offensive Roles

Supply Line Builders:

Squad dedicated to establishing new lines
Capture connection points sequentially
Coordinate LP investments with Commander
Defend newly established connection points
Recommended: 2 squads (12-16 players)

Raiders:

Target enemy supply lines for disruption
Identify weak points in enemy network
Execute quick capture raids
Fade before enemy reinforcements arrive
Recommended: 2-3 squads (12-18 players)

Defensive Roles

Node Defenders:

Secure captured resource nodes
Prevent enemy captures
Maintain baseline LP generation
Recommended: 1 squad per 2-3 nodes

Line Security:

Patrol active supply lines
Respond to enemy raid attempts
Defend critical connection points
Recommended: 1 squad per active line

Commander Role (Optional)

Commander Responsibilities:

Prioritize which hubs to capture
Allocate LP for connection point captures
Deploy Commander abilities (UAV, artillery)
Coordinate defensive and offensive squads
Track enemy supply line status

Commander LP Abilities:

UAV Reconnaissance: 500 LP (reveals enemy positions 3 minutes)
Artillery Strike: 800 LP (deny area, delay captures)
Temporary Defense Buff: 600 LP (reinforce connection point)
Emergency LP Transfer: Variable (allocate reserves to squads)

Map Design Requirements

Spatial Layout

Map Size:

4km x 4km optimal for 64 players
Main bases on opposite ends (3km+ separation)
Resource nodes distributed evenly
Supply line hubs in neutral territory

Supply Line Pathways:

Multiple viable routes between hubs and bases
Connection points create decision trees
Some routes shorter but more exposed
Other routes longer but more defensible

Environmental Features:

Elevation changes affect sightlines
Cover along connection point routes
Natural choke points for defense
Open areas force tactical crossings

Example Map: “Black Gold”

Setting: Oil-rich desert region Supply Line Hubs: 3 total

Central Refinery (5 connection points)
Northern Pipeline Station (4 connection points)
Southern Drilling Complex (4 connection points)

Resource Nodes: 10 total

4x Oil Wells (+150 LP/sec each)
3x Mining Operations (+120 LP/sec each)
3x Intel Outposts (+180 LP/sec each)

Key Features:

Central refinery highly contested (shortest connections)
Northern pipeline exposed, fast capture but hard to defend
Southern drilling complex defensible but longer route

Tactical Considerations

Supply Line Strategy

Aggressive Expansion:

Capture all hubs quickly
Invest LP in multiple lines simultaneously
Risk: Overextension, cannot defend all lines
Reward: Rapid LP accumulation if successful

Defensive Consolidation:

Capture 1-2 hubs, fully complete lines
Heavily defend completed lines
Risk: Slower LP accumulation
Reward: Secure income, hard for enemy to disrupt

Raiding Focus:

Minimal line construction (1 line maximum)
Dedicate majority of forces to enemy line disruption
Risk: Low own LP generation
Reward: Deny enemy LP, slow their progress

Common Mistakes

Over-Investment Early:

Spending too much LP on connection points
Depletes reserve for respawns/equipment
Vulnerable to enemy disruption after heavy investment

Ignoring Defense:

Focusing purely on building lines
Enemy raiders easily break undefended lines
Wasted LP investment

Poor Connection Point Sequencing:

Capturing out of order (impossible)
Not coordinating capture timing
Exposing partially built lines to enemy

Resource Node Neglect:

Focusing only on supply lines
Losing baseline LP generation
Unable to sustain operations

Comeback Mechanics

LP Deficit Recovery

Trailing Team Bonuses:

When Behind by 200,000+ LP:

Respawn costs reduced by 25%
Resource node generation increased by +50 LP/second
Connection point capture costs reduced to 750 LP
Duration: Until LP gap closes below 150,000

When Behind by 400,000+ LP:

Respawn costs reduced by 50%
Resource node generation increased by +100 LP/second
Connection point capture costs reduced to 500 LP
Free UAV reconnaissance every 3 minutes
Duration: Until LP gap closes below 200,000

Purpose:

Prevent complete snowballing
Reward clutch plays by trailing team
Maintain competitive tension throughout round
Does NOT guarantee victory, only provides opportunity

Advanced Tactics

Feint Operations

Decoy Line Construction:

Begin building line toward less valuable hub
Draw enemy defenders
Main force builds priority line elsewhere
Requires excellent coordination and timing

Economic Warfare

Resource Node Pressure:

Constant raids on enemy resource nodes
Forces enemy to allocate defenders
Reduces their baseline LP generation
Softens enemy for line disruption

Surgical Strikes

Hub Flipping:

Coordinated assault on enemy hub
Breaks all lines connected to that hub
Massive LP swing in single action
High risk, extremely high reward

Line Redundancy

Parallel Lines:

Build multiple lines to same hub
If one line broken, backup line maintains income
Expensive (double LP investment)
Extremely secure against disruption

Developer Notes

Design Pillars

Logistics Focus: Resource flow more important than pure combat
Strategic Depth: Multiple valid approaches to victory
Dynamic Battlefield: Supply lines constantly changing hands
Economic Warfare: Disruption as valuable as construction
Team Coordination: Requires synchronized offensive and defensive operations

Balance Testing Focus

Metrics:

LP generation rates by source type
Average time to complete supply line
Supply line survival duration
Victory condition distribution (Logistics Goal vs. Domination vs. Time)
Comeback mechanic activation frequency

Adjustment Vectors:

LP generation rates (passive, nodes, lines)
Connection point capture costs
Supply line bonus magnitudes
Disruption capture times
Comeback mechanic thresholds

Future Expansion

Advanced Features

Supply Convoy System:

Physical vehicles transport LP along lines
Vulnerable to ambush
Higher risk, higher reward
Adds PvE escort element

Line Upgrades:

Spend LP to upgrade connection points
Armored connections harder to disrupt
Increased LP generation per line
More resistant to destruction

Black Market Trading:

Neutral faction offers equipment for LP
Special items not normally available
Risk: Depletes LP pool
Reward: Tactical advantages

Dynamic Weather:

Sandstorms/rain affect visibility along lines
Easier for raiders to approach undetected
Defenders must adapt patrol patterns

Conclusion

Supply Line Sabotage revolutionizes territorial warfare by making logistics the primary objective rather than a supporting mechanic. Teams must think like military strategists, balancing infrastructure investment, territorial expansion, defensive allocation, and offensive disruption. Pure combat skill is insufficient; teams require economic awareness, strategic planning, and adaptive tactics.

The constant tension between building your own supply network and disrupting the enemy’s creates dynamic gameplay where momentum can shift rapidly. Every captured connection point, every successful raid, every defended line compounds over time, rewarding long-term strategic thinking while maintaining moment-to-moment intensity.

Supply Line Sabotage is economic warfare: build, defend, disrupt, dominate.

Document Version: 1.0
Last Updated: November 2025
Status: Post-MVP Expansion - Design Complete
Target Implementation: Month 20+