Arma 2 multiplayer arranging thread

Just made some small updates to the server, mainly regarding increased bandwidth settings in the config to reduce lag as recommended by wombraider, hopefully should be a lot smoother tonight :)
 
L33 said:
Just made some small updates to the server, mainly regarding increased bandwidth settings in the config to reduce lag as recommended by wombraider, hopefully should be a lot smoother tonight :)
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Dude , I contacted the head programmer of Arma2 and he gave me some usefull info

// for missions the difficulty levels can be set as either:
// Recruit , Regular , Veteran , Expert

eg
class Mission01
{
template = co50_AirCavA2.Chernarus;
difficulty = "Veteran";
};


So we can set map difficulty levels just right for auto load of missions

I have also been experimenting with difficulty settings to tier the hardness
a bit better , I will report back later on.
 
wombraider said:
Dude , I contacted the head programmer of Arma2 and he gave me some usefull info

// for missions the difficulty levels can be set as either:
// Recruit , Regular , Veteran , Expert

eg
class Mission01
{
template = co50_AirCavA2.Chernarus;
difficulty = "Veteran";
};


So we can set map difficulty levels just right for auto load of missions

I have also been experimenting with difficulty settings to tier the hardness
a bit better , I will report back later on.
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Nice work, I read something similar on the BIS forums earlier. Also read that cadetmode=0 setting is no longer used so I've removed that from the config as it just generates errors in the log.

EDIT: I've also read that this mission is very good, dunno if you've tried it at all?
 
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Can you modify your characters appearance? I need to do that! And yeh, we need a new mission. Something similar to AirCav would be good though.
 
L33 said:
Nice work, I read something similar on the BIS forums earlier. Also read that cadetmode=0 setting is no longer used so I've removed that from the config as it just generates errors in the log.

EDIT: I've also read that this mission is very good, dunno if you've tried it at all?
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Grab it and stick it on the server dude , sounds good

The arma2 server config wiki badly needs creating / updating

Some of the difficulty setting are currently un-documented :-(
 
wombraider said:
Grab it and stick it on the server dude , sounds good
The arma2 server config wiki badly needs creating / updating
Some of the difficulty setting are currently un-documented :-(
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Will do.
Have been doing some research and looking though our config. One thing I think needs changing in the difficulty classes is precisionEnemy. In all of our classes it is '1' (100%) :eek: no wonder they're nailing us with single shots through dense trees!
I've come up with this as a default difficulty class, let me know what you think before I make any changes:
Code: 
   class veteran
   {
      class Flags
      {
         Armor=0;
         FriendlyTag=1;
         EnemyTag=0;
         HUD=1;
         HUDPerm=0;
         HUDWp=1;
         HUDWpPerm=1;
         WeaponCursor=0;
         AutoAim=0;
         AutoGuideAT=0;
         3rdPersonView=0;
         ClockIndicator=1;
         Map=1;
         Tracers=1;
         AutoSpot=0;
         UltraAI=0;
         UnlimitedSaves=0;
         DeathMessages=1;
         NetStats=1;
         VonID=1;
      };
      skillFriendly=0.64999999;
      skillEnemy=0.64999999;
      precisionFriendly=0.45;
      precisionEnemy=0.45;
   };

precision 0.45 sounds low but that seems to be what the majority of the 'serious' MP servers run, as anything higher the AI are just godlike.
 
Spyke_UK said:
Wombraiders eyes are deffo not "standard" so yes to being able to mod your appearance, but i don't have the answer as to how i'm afraid.
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You need to make/download a custom face.jpg, search google for 'Arma face.jpg' or 'Arma custom face' :)
 
L33 said:
You need to make/download a custom face.jpg, search google for 'Arma face.jpg' or 'Arma custom face' :)
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All I really need is mirrored aviators for flying my helicopter.. :D

As for the difficulty, that looks good L33.. I can't believe we've had it on 1 though for precision? No wonder they immediately cane us as soon as someone shoots..
 
gord said:
All I really need is mirrored aviators for flying my helicopter.. :D

As for the difficulty, that looks good L33.. I can't believe we've had it on 1 though for precision? No wonder they immediately cane us as soon as someone shoots..
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It all makes sense now :) At one point yesterday I was prone, readying a shot on a rifleman probably about 500m away with my M24 sniper, took one shot and just missed, he immediately spun 180 degrees and killed me with 1 shot from an AK!

As for your aviators: AT Glasses pack :cool:

EDIT: After you left gord I assumed chopper taxi responsibilities, was all going really well until I was flying low and fast towards the LZ past a mountain with a full chopper, screen went black and displayed 'receiving'.... when it switched back we were all dead :(

On that topic does anyone use an X52 joystick & throttle? If so is it possible to get the throttle working properly (analogue) rather than just being an all-or-nothing type setup?
 
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L33 said:
Will do.
Have been doing some research and looking though our config. One thing I think needs changing in the difficulty classes is precisionEnemy. In all of our classes it is '1' (100%) :eek: no wonder they're nailing us with single shots through dense trees!
I've come up with this as a default difficulty class, let me know what you think before I make any changes:
Code: 
   class veteran
   {
      class Flags
      {
         Armor=0;
         FriendlyTag=1;
         EnemyTag=0;
         HUD=1;
         HUDPerm=0;
         HUDWp=1;
         HUDWpPerm=1;
         WeaponCursor=0;
         AutoAim=0;
         AutoGuideAT=0;
         3rdPersonView=0;
         ClockIndicator=1;
         Map=1;
         Tracers=1;
         AutoSpot=0;
         UltraAI=0;
         UnlimitedSaves=0;
         DeathMessages=1;
         NetStats=1;
         VonID=1;
      };
      skillFriendly=0.64999999;
      skillEnemy=0.64999999;
      precisionFriendly=0.45;
      precisionEnemy=0.45;
   };

precision 0.45 sounds low but that seems to be what the majority of the 'serious' MP servers run, as anything higher the AI are just godlike.
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Its your server dude , have it the way u want it.
Personally I have been fighting AI with precision 1 AND UltraAI at 1 for years
It teaches you to be cautious at all times ( no rambo types like this)

The UltraAI makes the smarter at hearing sound / spotting you at distance and reacting to its prey (you)!

I have just sent you an updated server profile with comments to aid the changing things.

Give it a look , see what you think.
 
L33 , sent you 2 emails today with modified difficulty settings
and a new batch file for starting arma server that time/date stamps each crash file each
time thte server poops itself


X52 user Here:

I have the throttle perfect for choppers , all the way back she drops like a stone , 50% ish she hovers , all way forward she keeps on climbing

Note:
If you config all your control surfaces etc and get it all right , IF you start game without x52 plugged in you loose it ALL ( ****)

I prevent this by making my profile READ only
 
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L33 , this new patch also contains a new version of the server exe


Ah for the love of God

Can some one with a Uk english version of the game do me a favour ?

I need some files after the new patch has been applied

Could you stick em in a zip file and upload somewhere

arma dir \ addons \ languagemissions.pbo
arma dir \ addons \ languagemissions.pbo.bi.bisign

arma dir \ addons \ language.pbo
arma dir \ addons \ language.pbo.bi.bisign

arma dir \ dta \ languagecore.pbo
arma dir \ dta \ languagecore.pbo.bi.bisign

Damn BIS and their different language versions
 
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I would imagine someone has already sorted those files for you wombraider, but if not, and you have not updated this thread by the time i am home from work i'll sort them for you (about half hour from now).
 
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