Update 55: VBA & T61-5 Flak Jackets, Mod M1 Helmet, Ammo Pouches, Jungle Boots

ARMORER:

• VBA Body Armor.

• T61-5 Flak Jacket.

These can be bought at armorer (VBA: 2000$, T61-5: 1000$). They absorb full damage to torso while condition is over 0%. At 0% condition they absorb 25% of the damage. They provide partial leg coverage too.

VBA have twice the durability of T61-5 and slightly lower weight. They can be repaired where you bought them for 100$ for VBA and 40$ for T61-5. Metal impact sound can be heard when they absorb the full damage of a bullet impact.

• Modified M1 Helmet can be bought at armorer tents/buildings for 400$. It reduces explosive damage 25% more than normal M1 helmet and reduces bullet damage to the head by 25%. It weighs 7 lb.

SPECIAL ITEMS:

Entrepreneurial soldiers have set up new makeshift stalls in some U.S. bases selling various gear at inflated prices (new special items):

• M56 Ammo Pouch (+2 main weapon magazines).

• M1944 Hand Grenade Pouch (+3 hand grenades).

• M79 Bandolier (+3 M79 ammo).

• Improved Jungle Boots (+10% run speed).

• Tourniquet (-40% bleeding damage). Can also be found at field hospitals (free).

• Other stuff.

• Snake Bite Kit (no snake poison damage) should now be able to be picked up (free).

• Face Paint (+camo) should now be able to be picked up (free).

Special items are equipped/changed on Inventory page 2.

Special items can also be acquired as random rewards for taking Victory Points.

IMPROVEMENTS:

• Secondary ammo crates now also resupply hand grenades (incl. any special item buffs to amount).

BUGFIXES:

• Issues with save and load of special items should be fixed.

• Fix for issues with long range rifle kills only giving Sniper skills but no normal XP and rifle skill gains.

• NVA truck issue with bullets and projectiles have been fixed.

• Field Manual providing +1 main ammo issue with only having effect on revive is now fixed.

• Parked scooters can now be used by player*.

• Issues since last update with compass not being able to activate has been fixed.

• Fixed issue with Heavy flak jacket where bullets reduced its condition 3x more than intended for leg hits, and torso hits while prone.