The United States Army has developed a computer-based simulator that can train everyone from teachers to first responders on how to react to an active shooter scenario.Key points:-Simulation is based on real events at real schools-The 3D sound allows detecting the direction that the shots are coming from-The video also aims to help minimise the damage a shooter can doThe Enhanced Dynamic Geo-Social Environment (EDGE) was originally designed to keep soldiers safe in a war situation, but is now being adapted for schools.The character of the shooter and the weaponry are changeable, and the screams of virtual victims are based on real events at schools, where teachers and children were murdered.The 3D sound allows detecting the direction that the shots are coming from, and the simulator enables changing viewpoints between teachers, pupils, police officers and the assailants."Suspects come with rifles. Suspects can be adults or children. Unfortunately, that's the reality of today's society. We have to worry about children and adults being suspects," project manager Bob Walker said."The suspect is going to go in and start some chaos. The teacher will show you how the teacher can respond to that with the students by taking different actions, lining them up against the wall."
>40 players per match>around 8 unique roles, each one with their own objective>some have inventory, others (like the dispatcher) play from a GUI while issuing directions to other players>fully interactive environment>gameplay involves fire, players can set the fire alarm>a functional elevator with 26 floors and simulated wait time>body located damage (leg, foot, arm, hand, shoulder, lower torso, hip, head, neck, upper torso)>you can get incapacitated instead of simply killed, and other players can save you>shooting someone's leg makes them look injured and walk slower>fire intoxication mechanic>some players can help others evacuate>NPCS to simulate students, which will interact to players that reveal weapons regardless of these being the school shooter or the law enforcement>able to carry incapacitated people>AK-47, 9mm and Pipe Bomb for suspect>M16, Shotgun and 9mm for law enforcement>vehicles ranging from ambulances to police cars to fire trucks>the doctors have a bunch of mechanics and mingames that simulate triage and medical assistance they need to go through to save other players, including diagnosing the problem>firefighters also have their own mechanics and minigames regarding firefighting, all meant to simulate a real life scenario>fully functional water hose>a "KNOX BOX" which the school shooter or the law enforcement can use to control the building's automatic systems and doors for strategic value>law enforcement has a dispatcher to assign other players instructions>there is a civilian role for you to fuck around and just watch the spectacle>you can barricade doors and make defenses against the shooter>just to remind you all 40 PLAYERS PER MATCH ALONG WITH MANY NPCS TO MAKE THE SCHOOL LOOK LIVELY
School Shooting Simulator
