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Blastcore A3 by Opticalsnare updated

Raitis — Sun, 05 Jan 2014 09:28:18 GMT

Opticalsnare released an updated version of his famous Blastcore mod on the BI forums.

Quote Opticalsnare :

This a Visual Effects package for the A3 Platform. Report any errors or feedback.
Make sure you have set the particles to high in the options menu. And are running the latest CBA build!

Changelog:
Redone Colour Design
Redone Spark Design
Reduce slightly smoke output on smoke grenades (WIP)
Implemented AI Block Visibility to smoke grenades
Reduced Missile & Rocket Smoke on some ammo classes still requires further work. (WIP)
Updated missile smoke scripts (WIP)
Changed particle effect on Explosion / Fireball for vehicle destruction
Changes updates to aircraft flares
Changes to tank counter measures / increased smoke duration (WIP)
Implemented new tank muzzle effects (WIP)
Increased Duration of light flash on SPAAG cannons
Updated number of shells to be ejected to match ROF of SPAAG cannons better
Updated missile explosion effects
Fixed artillery cluster muntions not using correct impact effect (WIP)
Fixed small arms and other impact effects not emitting on lower quality settings
Increased size of debris to vehicle explosions slightly (WIP)
Various other adjustments to some effects

Blastcore A3 R2

Community Base addons A3

RH M4/M16 pack by RobertHammer

Raitis — Mon, 28 Oct 2013 17:07:20 GMT

RobertHammer released his RH M4/M16 pack on the BI forums.

Quote RobertHammer :

This is the M4/M16 pack for ArmA 3 and contains various ar15 rifles and attachments to them.
There's also ammo box for these weapons.
Enjoy those weapons!

RH M4/M16 pack

Arma 3 Alpha to go public on Tuesday March 5th

Raitis — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 09:45:03 GMT

As dale pointed on the Armaholic forums, Bohemia Interactive today announced the upcoming Alpha release for their PC-exclusive tactical military shooter game, Arma 3.
Together with this announcement new screenshots have been released, you can view all of them by clicking "read more..". Some screenshots you may already have seen before, but with this game almost on a PC near you, why not enjoy them again!

Quote Bohemia Interactive :

Prague, Czech Republic, Tuesday 26 February 2013

Bohemia Interactive today announced their plans for the upcoming PC-exclusive tactical military shooter game, Arma 3™. From next week onward, Tuesday March 5th, all are welcome to try out the authentic military gameplay and assist in the game’s development by participating in the Arma 3 Alpha. The Alpha will feature a limited amount of playable and sandbox content, receive regular updates and remain accessible until Arma 3’s Beta starts – which is expected in the second quarter of this year. The full and final version of Arma 3 is scheduled for release in Q3 2013.

Featured in the Arma 3 Alpha are four showcase missions (Infantry, Vehicles, SCUBA and Helicopter), a limited subset of weapons and vehicles, two multiplayer scenarios, the powerful scenario editor and modding support. The 20 km² island of Stratis, which is positioned right off the coast from Arma 3’s main destination ‘Altis’ (270 km²), will form the backdrop of the Arma 3 Alpha.

Jay Crowe, Co-Creative Director on Arma 3, elaborates:
"The Arma 3 Alpha is a big milestone in the project's development. Testing early and often puts us on the right track towards improving performance, stability and delivering on our goal of creating a robust final release. It's also a big opportunity to get the game in the hands of our passionate community, which enables them to start work on their own creations, tailored to the fourth generation of the Real Virtuality engine.”

To participate in the Alpha, people can purchase the Arma 3 Alpha (24.99 EUR/19.99 GBP/32.99 USD) or Arma 3 Digital Deluxe Edition (39.99 EUR/34.99 GBP/49.99 USD) on Steam. Extras in the Digital Deluxe Edition include a digital soundtrack*, digital maps*, digital tactical guide* and a Steam Gift of Arma: Cold War Assault (formerly known as Operation Flashpoint™: Cold War Crisis). Both versions include access to the Arma 3 Beta plus a digital copy of the complete game upon release. The price of each edition will increase once the Arma 3 Beta and final game become available.

Those who would like to sponsor development further, also have the option to purchase the Arma 3 Supporter Edition (69.99 EUR/59.99 GBP/91.99 USD) from Store.bistudio.com. Besides the additional Arma development support, this edition ships with all the extras from the digital deluxe edition, a Steam Gift of Arma X, all future Arma 3 DLCs, a special forums medal and the opportunity to have their names featured in the game’s credits. The full overview of editions, and their conditions, can be found on Arma 3’s new website.

Last but not least, Bohemia Interactive also intends to release a free, limited version of the Alpha, named Arma 3 Alpha Lite. The Alpha Lite will be available one week after the initial Alpha release, on Thursday March 14th, and does not include a multiplayer component and modding support. Access to the Alpha Lite is invite-only and can be obtained from people who have purchased the Arma 3 Alpha. Invites will also be randomly distributed via the Arma 3 social channels and as giveaways by selected media outlets. The Arma 3 Alpha Lite expires on June 15, does not provide access to the Arma 3 Beta and does not include a copy of the final game.

The Arma 3 Alpha will be available on Steam next Tuesday March 5th, 2013. For more information on the Alpha, be sure to visit the brand new Arma 3 website at www.arma3.com.

*These bundle extras will be available upon release of the full and final game.

In order to be part of the Alpha you have to "buy the game". By buying the Alpha access you also get access to the Beta and the full game when it's released, everything with a single payment. There are different versions though, all the info can be found at www.arma3.com. Anyway here you have a screenshot with all the info:

For all the latest Arma 3 information, please visit www.arma3.com or track the game via:

Arma 3 information topics:

Discuss Arma 3 on our forums.
Also many thanks to Fr3eMan and Variable for informing us about this news.

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Arma 3 will be Steam-exclusive

Raitis — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 21:06:03 GMT

Korneel van 't Land sent us a new press release informing the community Arma 3 will be a Steam exclusive.
Contrary what some people seem to believe this does not mean you can not buy a physical copy of the game, that will of course still be possible (but will depend on your region) or other digital distributions.
You will be given different options to buy the game, however Steam will be needed to run in the background to be able to play Arma 3.
Also an offline mode will be supported!

We would like to thank all people who informed us about this latest news and also thank all people who posted their concerns what this could mean for all different community efforts.
Thanks to Fr3eMan, RyanHunter24, MissileMoose, DaOarge and Blackheart_Six.

Quote :

Prague, Czech Republic, Thursday 21 February 2013

Ahead of their release plans announcement, Bohemia Interactive has revealed that Valve’s Steam will be required to play Arma 3. In a developer’s blog post, Project Lead Joris-Jan van ‘t Land explains the studio’s motivations, stating that the game could otherwise not be released in 2013.

The "Full Steam Ahead” blog post mentions a difficult phase in development, which also involved the recent incident in Greece. These setbacks drove the studio to re-evaluate the project, and Joris-Jan van ‘t Land refers to the decision for Steam as one of the steps to set Arma 3 back on track for a 2013 release.

"As an independent developer, we’re constantly evaluating the way we develop, distribute and publish games. Valve made tremendous improvements to their system, which made the installation/update process much more user-friendly - for both developers and customers" , adds Bohemia Interactive’s founder and CEO, Marek Španěl.

"We realize that some people may find it difficult to migrate to a new platform, especially if they were used to purchasing and playing our games without any external third-party application. We have evaluated the pros and cons, but in the end Steam enables us to release Arma 3, brings massive advantages to the game, and improves the end-user experience. Not to forget, the majority of our players already come from Steam."

Bohemia Interactive is also exploring the further integration of Steamworks functionality, which would enable game features that are impossible to develop in-house, on time. Joris-Jan van 't Land: "Valve’s Steamworks offers some cool features that can help us to enhance the Arma experience where it matters. We’ll save the exact details for a later update, but to summarize our priorities in two key words: user-generated content and multiplayer.”

Based on the latest progress and the current state of Arma 3, he ends his blog post in confidence: "We feel strongly that our decision is paying off, and soon you'll get a chance to see why.”

The entire development blog post can be found at Bohemia Interactive’s website.

Boxed copies of Arma 3 will still be available at retail in most regions. These will either be Steam Codes in a retail package, or also contain DVD data to speed up installation.

For all the latest Arma 3 information, please visit www.arma3.com or track the game via:

Arma 3 information topics:

Discuss Arma 3 on our forums.

За отвагу на пожаре

Raitis — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 17:22:28 GMT

Слева направо: Алексей Игнатьев, Владимир Бобров и Дмитрий Носов (Bear_Grylls)

6 февраля в городе Кириши состоялось подведение итогов деятельности Ленинградской областной подсистемы по предупреждению и ликвидации чрезвычайных ситуаций за 2012 год.

В мероприятии приняли участие губернатор области Александр Дрозденко, вице-губернатор Андрей Бурлаков, а также руководители системы МЧС Северо-Западного региона и Ленинградской области.
Не остались без внимания представители нашего города. Двое сосновоборских пожарных — начальник 72 пожарной части, подполковник Алексей Игнатьев и заместитель начальника 71 ПЧ, старший лейтенант Дмитрий Носов — были награждены медалями «За отвагу на пожаре». Ещё одному представителю Соснового Бора, прапорщику 72 пожарной части Владимиру Боброву был вручён знак отличия «За особые заслуги».
Столь высоких наград наши спасатели были удостоены за ликвидацию пожара, который произошёл в конце минувшего года на улице Мира, дом 5. Напомним, что тогда в результате сильного возгорания несколько жителей дома оказались буквально в огненном плену. Любое промедление действий пожарных дружин могло стоить жизни людей. Но благодаря грамотной работе пожарным удалось не допустить дальнейшего распространения огня и спасти пострадавших.

J.S.R.S. Soundmod version 1.5 update 3 available and ACR sounds released

Raitis — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 09:27:56 GMT

Jeza informed us LordJarhead released update 3 for his J.S.R.S. Soundmod on the BI forums.
This small patch will update the script config to support ACR, CWR², CWR² UK and CWR² NL as well as a fix for the SMAW spotting rounds.
We have also updated our download of the full version, so if you have not yet downloaded the J.S.R.S. Soundmod you can just download the full version and you will not need any additional fixes.

Additionally LordJarhead released the J.S.R.S. Soundmod - ACR DLC Sounds which adds the ACR Weapon and Vehicle Sounds. This requires you have J.S.R.S. Soundmod v1.5 update 3 installed!

Use the patches if you already downloaded version 1.5 earlier! Thank you!

J.S.R.S. Soundmod Update 3 v1.5

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J.S.R.S. Soundmod - Army of the Czech Republic DLC Sounds v1.5

Seperate downloads (already in the full package):

J.S.R.S. Soundmod - ACE pack

J.S.R.S. Soundmod - Optional Sounds

J.S.R.S. Soundmod - Creepy Forests

J.S.R.S. Soundmod Full v1.5 update 3
Community Base Addons
Arma 2

WIP report - U.S. Military Tractor Trailers

Raitis — Sat, 24 Nov 2012 09:41:14 GMT

Soldier2390 posted a new update on the Armaholic forums showing the progress he made with the M931 Tractor-Trailers Addon he is working on.

You can find more info and leave your feedback in the U.S. Military Tractor Trailers wip thread.

Week report #286

Raitis — Sun, 18 Nov 2012 22:35:44 GMT

Arma 2 - Infantry Commando Units

Grace

- Armaholic forums
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Arma 2 - Hell in the Pacific

Babylonjoke posted some screens showing the F4F-4.

- BI forums

Arma 2 - UGV's

hcpookie posted a new wip screen on the BI forums informing the community he is still working on this.

- BI forums

Arma 2 - U.S. Military Tractor Trailers

soldier2390 posted a new wip screen showing the new textures he made thanks to the UV-Maps and base Texture made by NodUnit.

- Armaholic forums
- BI forums

Arma 2 - JSRS 1.5

LordJarhead released a new video of his upcoming 1.5 update.

- BI forums

Arma 2 - Blackhawks by YuraPetrov

AMG made a new video showing a new feature which was added to the Blackhawks made by Yurapetrov

- BI forums

Click "read more.." to view this weeks entire Work In Progress report!!

Arma 2 - RKSL Studios: Mk 49 Guided Missile Launching System

RKSL-Rock released some info about the Mk 49 Guided Missile Launching System (GMLS) for the RIM-116 missile system.

Quote RKSL-Rock :

Recently, WLD427 and I have been discussing common areas of interest for ArmA3. WLD427 has some areas of PRACS he would like to modernise for both ArmA2 and eventually ArmA3 and I have some things I would like to use for IAP and ArmA3. So I've dragged out my old laptop and I've been adding to the IAP library and my own Portfolio of models. Right now Eddie is doing the research and I'm cherry picking from his wishlist. This has led to some interesting possibilities, mostly Naval this week though.

I've come across a few ships and watercraft that I would like to include in IAP and WLD427 would like to co-opt for PRACS. Quite a few of them seem to share common weapon systems and equipment so while I cant access my projects drive I've been gainfully employed making common parts.

Mk49 GMLS and RIM-116
The plan is to build up a library of these common component to fit to future RKSL, IAP and Partner projects. This week's out put is a Mk 49 Guided Missile Launching System (GMLS) for the RIM-116 missile system.

Phalanx CIWS and SeaGnat are next.

Its currently used by Egypt which is an ASA (OPFOR) nation within the IAP-verse so will see use in a number of their ships etc. I've also given the model show above to WLD427 for use in PRACS so it might be worth keeping an eye on the PRACS website too.

Thats all I have this week. I'm going swap out my motherboard tomorrow with a borrowed one to see if I can resolve the problem so hopefully next we'll be back on plan.

- RKSL Studios forums
- BI forums

Arma 2 - Bushmaster Infantry Mobility Vehicle

Bobman released a new wip screen. Although he needs to round a few corners here and there the model itself is generally done.

- BI forums

Arma 2 - September 1939 Mod

Topas released a massive ammount of new wip screens, below you can see only a few. Make sure to visit the wip thread to view all released screenshots.

- BI forums

Arma 2 - Shotfinder Script

ECHO121 posted an update of the Shotfinder Script which he and Zephyr are working on.

- BI forums

Arma 2 - Boeing/SOAR MH-47E

konyo released a new video featuring his MH-47E addon which will be released for Arma 2.

- BI forums

Arma 2 - CSLA Studio

EMSI released a new wip screen on the BI forums.

- BI forums

Arma 2 - Schwemlitz, Germany

While they are still working on the last few things Falcon_565 released a new video.

- BI forums

WIP report - Advanced Combat Sound Environment

Raitis — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 10:18:12 GMT

tpM informed us he released 2 new work in progress videos of the Advanced Combat Sound Environment he is working on.

Quote tpM :

I replaced the "old" slapback produced by nearby buildings to a more simple one as you can hear in the first video.

The second video is a short demonstration of how objects (in this case, a house) affecting firing sounds in this soundmod. The shooter fires at a car waiting next to the far side of the building (thats why you can hear the metallic impacts). Work in Progress (not released yet).

You can find more detailed information in the Advanced Combat Sound Environment WIP topic.

EODmyDOG by monovdd first alpha released

Raitis — Sat, 03 Nov 2012 13:40:39 GMT

EODmyDOG

by
Carlos Alberto Arango Schütz (monovdd)

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Description:
EODmyDog is an addon (module) that extends the gameplay in Arma 2 CO, and takes the role of combat engineer to another level. This addon invokes a dog companion for the Engineer and with this you can search for mines in a specific area, looking for explosives in objects or units and attack enemies.

Features:
Unlike other scripts or addons, EODmyDOG has a menu that facilitates user interaction and makes the addon user-friendly. Also it has a way to detect explosives that is fully compatible with ACE and Arma 2 CO Vanilla Version (only with CBA).

Installation:
As we always recommend use modfolders to separate the custom content from the official game content to prevent problems.
For different ways to set up your modfolders and use them please visit our FAQ.

When you are using the Steam version you can find a Steam mod installation and activation FAQ here.

Multiplayer notes:
We run several tests to ensure the playability on dedicated servers as well as non-dedicated servers. (The server must be configured to support CBA).

Included .pbo files:
EODmydog.pbo

Usage:
Just put in the mission editor the module called --> [Mvdd] EODmydog [0.1.0 alpha] and sync with players wich need to have the EODmydog.

Future Challenges for this Addon:
If anyone wants to help in the development send me a PM (Bohemia Interactive Forums).
In order of priority
1) Create a new 3d model for EOD dog (model and textures).
2) Create a new ring and bones for EOD dog.
3) Create new animations for the 3d model of EOD dog.
4) Create a new engine with FSM to simplify process in the cpu.
5) Record a new sounds for EOD dog.

If you have any issue (bug) with EODmydog i urge you to post in the bohemia interactive forums in order to resolve problems and release new free-bug versions of EODmydog.

Credits & Thanks:
Credits: Kmilomore (Camilo Serra Miguieles) - Kaiser (BOE 117th) - For testing the first version: Scar, Paranoik y Prozac (CAA) | Special Mention to Rommel (First Script of EOD dog in Arma 2)

Changelog:
v0.1.0 alpha
Changes since script version to addon version
- I Finally found a solution to send animations with ShitchMove across the network. Now the addon works absolutely fine on dedicated servers.
- New framework for dialogs and menus.
- New system for translating. Menus, helps and tips are now available in english and spanish. (If someone wants to help me with other language incorporation just ask via PM --> Bohemia Interactive Forums).
- New Sounds, Images and stiles.
- New Engine with less usage of network transmission.
- New EODmydog function that extends the simulation on Arma 2 CO.

EODmyDOG v0.1.0 alpha

Community Base Addons
Arma 2