View Full Version : Arma and it's mods
TheScot666
09-11-08, 07:10
So I have Arma, and I'm well up for playing it, but first I have to my Remembrance Day Parade with my cadets. But first, what Mods does everyone have installed? And for a first user, what do you guys suggest I do? Like should I do singleplayer for a while and just epically fail at that?
Glad you started a Mod thread.. been meaning to do it.
I'll post the links when i have a mo.. but i'm using @ArmAEffects;@DMSmokeEffects;@ECS
Just testing ECS it looks excellent.. but i think it needs to be installed on the server side too to get the best out of it. Its a Coop & Single player mod really.. meant to sort out a lot of the AI issues.
The other mods just add visual effects & sounds.
ECS web site http://www.ecsteam.online.fr/index.php
As for getting to grips with it, there are some pretty reasonable tutorials in the game that cover the very basics - movement, basic weapons, selecting between them etc. That'd be a good start.
You should whizz through them in a matter of minutes, or at least through the infantry and vehicle ones. Then hop on the server - search for Tactics & Teamwork and the pw is in a PM inbound to you now - and if someone's around they'll talk you through MP play...
TheScot666
09-11-08, 11:43
Having some trouble actually playing it, i can install it, but then when I try and activate it, it says I'm already activated :( Emailed the support people, and now waiting, trying a full reinstall first.
Vilhelm123
09-11-08, 21:49
I'm lazy i'll quote myself so as it's in a dedicated thread.
http://www.armedassault.info/index.php?cat=addons&id=319
Fromz. Gives you better sound, better tracers (don't look like lazer guns) and blood effects.
http://www.armedassault.info/index.php?cat=addons&id=400
ArmA effects. Gives you some seriously cool effects for weapons and explosions, nades look very very cool with this add on.
http://www.armedassault.info/index.php?cat=addons&id=296
Johnnys marines, awesome skins for the USMC.
http://www.armedassault.info/index.php?cat=addons&id=535
Jonnys special forces. Again awesome skins for the USSF, this time however you need this (http://www.armedassault.info/index.php?cat=addons&id=181)addon to make it work.
http://www.armedassault.info/index.php?cat=addons&id=502
British infantry. Need i say more? You need this (http://www.armedassault.info/index.php?cat=addons&id=160) to make it work.
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s12/vilhelm123/specoppatrol.jpg
The special forces mod guys.
(sorry for the crappy settings!)
TheScot666
10-11-08, 17:07
To install a mod part one of one:
Download and extract the mod to a folder of your choice (mine being; ArmA downloads)
If the extracted folder contains another folder with the "@" prefix (i.e @mod1), copy and paste that folder into the main ArmA folder (C:\blahblahblah\Bohemia Interactive\ArmA)
If the folder doesnt contain a folder with the "@" prefix, create one in your main ArmA folder. Inside the created folder, make a folder called addons, then add all the FILES in there.
Once that is sorted, copy your ArmA shortcut, and open the properties window.
In the "target line" add the modfolder like this
"C:\Program Files\Bohemia Interactive\ArmA\arma.exe" -mod=@modfolder1;
(REPLACE @modfolder1 with name of the modfolder you're adding)
If you have more then one mod you want to run off one shortcut (i.e a sound mod and an effect mod) the target line should look like this:
"C:\Program Files\Bohemia Interactive\ArmA\arma.exe" -mod=@modfolder1; @modfolder2;
Rename shortcut so you know what it contains, then play !
Sarge.
Thats how to install them, thanks Sarge, and I'm gonna play now :) If I have sound mods and say skin and effects mods on at the same time, what does it do? Like can i run them all at the same time, just as long as I don't run a mission mod?
SargeBanner
10-11-08, 18:01
Wait, I said something useful ? :lol:
Mods should all play perfectly fine, unless stated by the author ...
The only one I never do is mix sound+sound or "fx"+"fx", not sure if some will work with others, but I just find the best I like and stick with it ! :D
Most mods are just more "bling", like Johnnys skins, or the tracer mod in the FROMZ download (its so nice <3) but there are also a fair few gameplay orientated ones.
You really have to just search the sites & see what you fancy !
Sarge.
http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=2314
Description:
This addon replaces most ArmA vegetation (trees and bushes) with the enhanced AI view blocking versions.
Sounds like a damn important mod.. if we are playing Coop missions. Explains why when i'm hiding in a bush i can't see out off the AI seem to have no trouble see me!
I am struggling to run the hififx mod
do I extract to a separate folder under addons called @hififx ?
If so, it seems I need 2 files the .pbo and the other one - do these need to be in the @hififx folder together?
thanks
i officially give up on this game its pants IMO ill wait for Arma 2 and see if that's any good.
Vig you....http://www.collegecandy.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/07/loser.jpg
Fanny
Stop being a big girl's blouse and get it played.
ill be too busy hacking zombies and rescuing ppl from getting there throat ripped out
Vilhelm123
13-11-08, 11:46
i officially give up on this game its pants IMO ill wait for Arma 2 and see if that's any good.
ArmA 2 will be exactly the same with some new graphics. Arma is the same as Flashpoint and nothing i have seen about ArmA2 looks any different.
lol
That seems a very presumptuous statement.
ArmA 2 will be exactly the same
I Highly doubt that :no::no::no::no::no:
Vilhelm123
13-11-08, 16:09
Have you seen the gameplay videos guys?
Here
The game play is the same with the same hud and same strange and clunky Ai control system. The Ai still feels the need to tell us where the enemy is in badly cut togther audio clips. All that has really changed in this game is that they have stolen the idea from a number of ArmA mods and added a new engine.
Tbh i feel that most of what i see in that video is in Arma anyway (graphics apart of course). I can make most of that video with arma using: a sound mod, a weapons mod, an effects mod and some modded units.
I'll still buy it no doubt but it really does seem to be a case of same game, different face.
It's flashpoint 2 that i'm gunning for.
Vilhelm123
13-11-08, 16:25
Flashpoint Hummve (http://www.armedassault.info/ftp/pics/news/pics1/OfpArmaArma2comp4.jpg)
Arma Hummve (http://www.armedassault.info/ftp/pics/news/pics1/OfpArmaArma2comp5.jpg)
Arma 2 Hummve (http://www.armedassault.info/ftp/pics/news/pics1/OfpArmaArma2comp6.jpg)
Graphics has gone up but the soldier is still not done well enough to be able to hold onto his gun.... and this is placed in an official press release?
Not hopeful about arma2. They are welcome to prove me wrong however.
Perhaps his hands are cold?
Vilhelm123
13-11-08, 17:07
Perhaps his hands are cold?
:lmao:
Flashpoint Hummve (http://www.armedassault.info/ftp/pics/news/pics1/OfpArmaArma2comp4.jpg)
Arma Hummve (http://www.armedassault.info/ftp/pics/news/pics1/OfpArmaArma2comp5.jpg)
Arma 2 Hummve (http://www.armedassault.info/ftp/pics/news/pics1/OfpArmaArma2comp6.jpg)
Graphics has gone up but the soldier is still not done well enough to be able to hold onto his gun.... and this is placed in an official press release?
Not hopeful about arma2. They are welcome to prove me wrong however.
Well a Hummve is a Hummvue.. what do you expect it to be? This maybe..Arma 2 Hummve (http://3pillarsofwits.files.wordpress.com/2008/07/starship-enterprise.jpg)
Vilhelm123
13-11-08, 21:13
The flashpoint and arma pictures are there because they were with the hummvue picture from Arma2 and i didn't see the point of not posting them.
Interesting to compare the 3. I look forward to ArmA 2, and the new rig to run it !
The flashpoint and arma pictures are there because they were with the hummvue picture from Arma2 and i didn't see the point of not posting them.
My point was.. you seemed to post 3 pictures of Hummers, as evidence that ArmA2 would be the same as ArmA... which makes no sense to me.
Each one was progressively better in appearance.. but essentially the same.. cos they are all Hummers! :doh: I dont get it.
PR has hummers and ARMA 1 and 2 have hummers
ITS A CONSPIRACY
Looking at the vid that Vilhelm posted, apart from gfx there doesn't appear to be anything innovative. Perhaps as release approaches there'll be more teasers which might reveal new features. Same game but more spangly graphics is still same game, so if that's what we get then Vilhelm is right.
I've also seen videos that show great advancements in AI...i think that is where and i hope the improvements will be seen.
So I have Arma, and I'm well up for playing it, but first I have to my Remembrance Day Parade with my cadets. But first, what Mods does everyone have installed? And for a first user, what do you guys suggest I do? Like should I do singleplayer for a while and just epically fail at that?
IM in exactly the same position, except I got sent a faulty disk which needs to be sent back. So pobs gonna be a week or so till Im operational. Looking forward to it.
OK, so can someone explain to me how Arma is set up.
1) What format do MP Rounds take. From what I have heard over TS whilst listening in on you guys. Rounds can take anything up to a week. With AI fighting 24/7 and we thenb just drop in and out as and when we feel like it
2) We can have upto 100 people on a server
3) Do we have training tutorials for Specific jobs EG being a Medic, Pilot or Tank Driver.
4) 400 KM Squared Map, sounds pretty good?
5) My PC's quite good, will play BF2 on top settings, Crysis on Mediu. Will I be able to play Arma with a half decent FPS?
Thanks guys
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OK, so can someone explain to me how Arma is set up.
1) What format do MP Rounds take. From what I have heard over TS whilst listening in on you guys. Rounds can take anything up to a week. With AI fighting 24/7 and we thenb just drop in and out as and when we feel like it
Very varied.. depending on the scripting on the map
2) We can have upto 100 people on a server
Not sure what the limits are.. but i think the server would cough up blood at the thought of a 100.
3) Do we have training tutorials for Specific jobs EG being a Medic, Pilot or Tank Driver.
Yes
4) 400 KM Squared Map, sounds pretty good?
It is :D
5) My PC's quite good, will play BF2 on top settings, Crysis on Mediu. Will I be able to play Arma with a half decent FPS?
Post your specs and i'll let you know... it far more demanding than PR. If you can play Remiel all on High AAx8 etc you should be ok, otherwise you might have to play on low settings
SargeBanner
14-11-08, 14:35
On a pretty thin line here, but I'm sure ArmA doesnt have an MP Limit/limited to some absurd number.
I know I can create a LAN game and enter 300 players as a limit, whether ArmA supports this I'm unsure.
Also, numbers are often dependant on the mission. I could have a 300 player server, but if i play a small 6 man co-op, the sever will only take 6. Then i think the rest end up as spectators ...
Sarge.
Should do, and now would be the best time to start cause that would make three of us that could learn it together. Its looks fun any ho... These are my Specs:
AMD Athlon (TM) 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 4200+, 2.20 GHz, 2 GB of RAM, Physical Address Extension. I got 2 NVIDIA Gefore 7300 GT's and a 510EX USB 5.1 Sound Expert External
And can play Ramiel on High with no serious problems. What would I need to add on to all that to increase the graphix?
you should be good on that rig.
Maybe not all on high.. but certainly good enough.
OK.. i just had an excellent 20 minutes of ArmA.. due to 2 mods.. you must get them..
Firstly ECS.. http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=2909 just adds loads of stuff.. AI voices being a major one..
And.. Vegetation Fix .. http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=2314 means AI cant see through undergrowth.
I sneaked into a town with silenced weapons... hid in a thicket of trees and picked off a number of infantry as they patrolled the are, it was dark. They got closer and closer..
It was funny as hell... the AI were taunting me.. "show yourself motherfucker" one shouted.. another "where is that bastard"... "did you hear something" etc etc .. really funny and really added to the atmosphere. Brilliant :D
A few people have enquired how I have managed to get my squad details and a Union Jack on my arm and vehicles in game, here (http://community.bistudio.com/wiki/squad.xml) is the wiki page on how it is done but it's a little difficult as the '&' symbol is considered a special character in xml so I'll include the code I've found works for me, there is a download towards the bottom of the page where you can download the files.
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="ISO-8859-1" ?>
<?DOCTYPE squad SYSTEM "squad.dtd"?>
<?xml-stylesheet href="squad.xsl?" type="text/xsl"?>
<squad nick="T&T">
<name>Tactics & Teamwork</name>
<email>admin@tacteam.org</email>
<web>www.tacteam.org</web>
<picture>mylogo.paa</picture>
<title>Tactics & Teamwork</title>
<member id="47860487" nick="[T&T]Katash">
<name>Dave Grimmer</name>
<email>davegrimmer@gunranger.co.uk</email>
<icq>davegimmer@gunranger.co.uk</icq>
<remark>[T&T]'s Arms Dealer</remark>
</member>
</squad>The picture file is very specific so I just downloaded a pre-done one but perhaps someone with some creative skills could do a better one
....perhaps someone with some creative skills could do a better one
Tommy! Job for ya!
Tommy! Job for ya!
I'm too busy getting abused by the AI in ArmA :D
The picture file is very specific so I just downloaded a pre-done one but perhaps someone with some creative skills could do a better one
What is the file.. and what is specfic about it.
I should be able to make whatever you need.. where did you download it from
Also the "here" link does not work.
Also the "here" link does not work.
http://community.bistudio.com/wiki/squad.xml
TheScot666
17-11-08, 17:37
Is it possible use both these Mods:
http://www.armedassault.info/index.php?cat=addons&id=129
http://www.armedassault.info/index.php?cat=addons&id=130
and play with you guys?
Vilhelm123
17-11-08, 17:49
Scott don't use that Brit add on its naff, no helmets among other things...
http://www.armedassault.info/index.p...=addons&id=502 (http://www.armedassault.info/index.php?cat=addons&id=502)
Much better that one!
TheScot666
17-11-08, 18:21
AHa, nice mate, will my weapons mod still work though?
Vilhelm123
17-11-08, 18:22
yep yep, AFAIK there is only one Uk weapons mod
KK thanks guys Im really looking forward to this now. OMG I cant wait. Thing is I know what the pros and cons are for Arma, so I know what to expect. But Im just looking forward into getting into a major battle with you guys against some thick as puck AI guys lol
will anyone ever answer my question about installing the hififx mod? :(
Mr Wardle. Unless someone sorts this for your this afternoon, get me on TS tonight and we'll sort it. However, also make sure you've installed the ECS mod - it's got some great sounds too, and the server requires it.
will anyone ever answer my question about installing the hififx mod? :(
Download HiFiFX mod from here (http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=3051) ... Extract it all to C:\Program Files\Bohemia Interactive\ArmA\
Right click your ArmA shortcut and add '-mod=@HIFIFX' to the target ... Mine for example shows:-
"C:\Program Files\Bohemia Interactive\ArmA\arma.exe" -nosplash -mod=@HIFIFX; -mod=@ArmAEffects
As you can see mods are seperated by a ';'
If you install ECS it'll download as an .exe, run this and it'll put a shortcut on your desktop that has the modified target already in it.
ok - I havent downloaded ecs yet, will do at some point. is the right path:
C:\Program Files\Bohemia Interactive\ArmA\@HIFIFX or
C:\Program Files\Bohemia Interactive\ArmA\HIFIFX
I think this is the bit that I am struggling with !
ok - I havent downloaded ecs yet, will do at some point. is the right path:
C:\Program Files\Bohemia Interactive\ArmA\@HIFIFX or
C:\Program Files\Bohemia Interactive\ArmA\HIFIFX
I think this is the bit that I am struggling with !
Big red one is the right one! :D
Here are my addons... for example
http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/6122/armaaddonsti8.jpg
and my shortcut..
"C:\Program Files\Bohemia Interactive\ArmA\arma.exe" -nosplash -window -mod=@ArmAEffects;@DMSmokeEffects;@DurgsVegetationF ix;@ECS
The -window is cos i play in windowed mode..
The -window is cos i play in windowed mode..
Freak.
:idiot:
Mr Wardle.
I'm sure if you're on tonight, collectively we can ensure you can start ArmA in all it's addon'd splendour.
Hopefully ArmA 2 will run on my machine, 4Gb of RAM is poor show with ArmA apparently, and not one work around works around it :(
Makes me sad, but not sad enough to take a stick out ;)
Hopefully ArmA 2 will run on my machine, 4Gb of RAM is poor show with ArmA apparently, and not one work around works around it :(
Eh??? not heard this b4.. i've got 4GB and it runs like a babies bottom :D
p.s. .. that's smooth.. not browny green and runny!
http://forums.nvidia.com/lofiversion/index.php?t47722.html
Do you use vista aswell?
http://forums.nvidia.com/lofiversion/index.php?t47722.html
Do you use vista aswell?
yeah.. Vista x64
no problems... well the odd blue screen, come to think about it.. but still very rare.
http://www.armaholic.com/forums.php?m=post...p;p=18860#18860 (http://www.armaholic.com/forums.php?m=posts&p=18860#18860)
look, a lot of work arounds, non work, and im not a n00b you buggers :D
ArmA Launcher may help you, it gives you the option to manually set the memory allocation for ArmA
PS me also on Vista 64/4Gb ... No problems here
ah right, i see the problem I was downloading into the addons folder, not the arma folder. I will test out next week and get the ECS mod.
I am in Bucharest (where its pissing it down) until monday, so I wont be on TS for a while.
2 Questions:
WTF is Arma
Why does Robbi have a fecking whalloping UK flag for a sig?
I can see some admin pwnage is required here, and which is also sorely lacking as well. epoch, drop me a dime....
ArmA is what you get if you feed the PR developers crack for too long, kill their sound guy and re-code the BF2 controls to be as complicated to use as possible.
Armed Assault is a game that despite having its AI bots running on the same hardware that flies the space shuttle (can see through things, dive to the ground when shot at rather than run away, can't follow roads in vehicles and yet can score headshots at 30000000 klicks), and despite having sounds that are as pathetic as a dying kitten's last mew, can be incredibly good fun to play because you can play with a bunch of other people on maps the size of a small eastern european nation.
If BF2 maps cover your desk, then PR's maps fill the floor of your room, then ArmA's map basically fills the house.
Aha, am clicking epoch's trusty linkage for purchase of Armless or whatever it is. look forward to filling my house with Sin or whatever. Did I mention i got religion whilst I was away? Top of the mountain stuff and all that. made me a whole new set of commandments including some humdingers like:
Ten Commandments Manifesto I like the Bible – it’s a great piece of literature – but needs some context. So here’s my manifesto based on Exodus 20:1-17
1. God may, or may not exist – you decide. Does it matter if you believe in God? No, but if you do believe, believe in a good one. 2. Don’t mess about with symbols – Swastikas, Crucifix, Crescents, it all ends bad. Avoid them
3. If you mess with any of the above – you’re fucked.
4. Best to forget a Supreme Being, chill out, have a beer, scotch or claret, and treat everyone the way you would like to be treated.
5. Get a life and concentrate on being nice to others even if other people are assholes.
6. Stop being stupid – you’re not as smart as you think you are. But remember neither is your boss nor are all the other people who tell you they are smarter than you.
7. Put one day aside a week for your self – your deserve it.
8. Don’t be a slave and don’t make slaves of others.
9. If your mum and dad love you – give it back in spades.
10. Don’t do any bad stuff like murder, adultery, theft, lying, or fucking a donkey.
By and large life is good, people are good. Keep a song in your heart and the truth on your tongue.
Aha, am clicking epoch's trusty linkage for purchase of Armless or whatever it is. look forward to filling my house with Sin or whatever. Did I mention i got religion whilst I was away? Top of the mountain stuff and all that. made me a whole new set of commandments including some humdingers like:
Ten Commandments Manifesto I like the Bible – it’s a great piece of literature – but needs some context. So here’s my manifesto based on Exodus 20:1-171. God may, or may not exist – you decide. Does it matter if you believe in God? No, but if you do believe, believe in a good one. 2. Don’t mess about with symbols – Swastikas, Crucifix, Crescents, it all ends bad. Avoid them
3. If you mess with any of the above – you’re fucked.
4. Best to forget a Supreme Being, chill out, have a beer, scotch or claret, and treat everyone the way you would like to be treated.
5. Get a life and concentrate on being nice to others even if other people are assholes.
6. Stop being stupid – you’re not as smart as you think you are. But remember neither is your boss nor are all the other people who tell you they are smarter than you.
7. Put one day aside a week for your self – your deserve it.
8. Don’t be a slave and don’t make slaves of others.
9. If your mum and dad love you – give it back in spades.
10. Don’t do any bad stuff like murder, adultery, theft, lying, or fucking a donkey.
By and large life is good, people are good. Keep a song in your heart and the truth on your tongue.
Well im Fucked then lol:doh:
When it came to sound mods I always prefered Chammy's Sound Mod, it sounded more realistic to me.
http://forum.armedassault.info/index.php?showtopic=757
On a side note the ECS mod always seemed to overwrite any other sound mod I might have had installed and set to be active. And AI also seemed to be completely muted. You guys know a way to fix this?
On the contrary, in ECS I've found to AI to be quite rude and offensive.
It's not often I get called a 'motherfucker'.
thedoombringer0
27-11-08, 15:03
Does the ecs mod do nothing for sp?
Im asking because the ai etc dont have sound anymore in sp.
On the contrary, in ECS I've found to AI to be quite rude and offensive.
It's not often I get called a 'motherfucker'.
GLOL - I thought that was you shouting that at me, rather than the AI !:D
I got them to talk now, but I still can't get any of my sound mods to work over the one ECS comes with. And Chammy's Sound Mod is just so sexy.
GLOL - I thought that was you shouting that at me, rather than the AI !:D
Oh no. I only shout at my butler.
Awsome new British skins for Arma (http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=4420)
http://www.armaholic.com/datas/users/4420-3rdpara_01.jpghttp://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=2030 You need these to use them
Vilhelm123
21-12-08, 23:05
Matty how on earth did you get those static animations to work mate???
It's not my pic, I got it from the armaholic website.
GIVE ME ZOMBIES.......................
Vilhelm123
22-12-08, 12:31
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s12/vilhelm123/Zombiemission.jpg
I'll be on tonight to play unless i keep smashing shit up with anger
Vilhelm123
22-12-08, 14:10
When this comes out can we have this as the server mod!!! (http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=A8qOBUiDTs8&eurl=http://www.armedassault.info/index.php?cat=news)
Pleaaassssee
Good choice of intro music for it, from BHD :up:
Guess i'd better upgrade my system which i'm loathe to do. The other night has finally hit home after a call from the police.
About freaking time ACE lets us hear about itself. A year ago they were pretty much dead.
SargeBanner
22-12-08, 15:20
ACE has been in develepment so long I thought they'd have left it for ArmA2 :|
Cant wait for it though ! Saw at the end of the video where all the new stuff was on screen & I couldn't help noticing the wrods "Dogtags"
Imagine having to check bodies after a firefight to see who were casualties. No more player tags for us! :D:D:D
Sarge.
Sir.Fingers
22-12-08, 16:18
I'm so impressed
MY GOD!! where shall I deposit my money???? total awsomeness..
Whens that ACE out then? Agreed it looks awesome
SargeBanner
23-12-08, 09:21
No clue when its out. Last post on their forum was back in August and the website hasn't been updated either ...
Cant wait though, certainly going to be fun !
The bis forum topic for them has updated and they say that basically they're close to an open beta. So I expect it'll be in the new year.
I have quite a few addons; RKSL Pumas and Lynx', HWM Hueys, SF A-Team (With SCARs) Franze's F/A-18, the MAP AH64, the list goes on. I also use the SLX mod and Symphony of War sound replacements.
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