Community Radar #7
Welcome to the latest Arma Reforger Community Radar, or as we also call it: #COMRAD. We're excited to show off another set of community content for everyone to appreciate. Let's get right into it!
COM-ART
It's a new year, but over the holiday season, the community certainly didn't lose its spirit. Players from all sides came together to spruce up the area with these festively decorated Christmas trees, an official addon on our in-game Workshop. Thanks to AkiKay for sharing this image over on the Arma Discord. We hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and we look forward to a happy new year of Arma Reforger!
You might get a fright if you're driving across Everon, suddenly the lights flash on, and you find yourself face to face with a Soviet checkpoint. Photographed by Something Something on Discord, we see forces stopping a local civilian late at night. Ensure you're not out after curfew.
Sometimes it's just you, your truck, and a quiet morning drive. Whether running supplies in our official Conflict mode or transporting troops to the front line, logistics is a major part of any war. This is such a tranquil shot by Kazantip of the usual road trip.
In the dark, even the smallest light can give away your position. You have to be on the lookout and ready to fight. In this image, two FIA soldiers around the campfire spot a light in the distance and rise to investigate. Another especially well-done image by EO shared on the Arma Discord.
You might recognize this location if you've spent some time on our new Arland terrain. This church, captured by Matthias Fleischer, is located on the top of Arleville Heights and is one of the key landmarks when navigating the island. Stop inside during your next visit to Arleville and take a moment of respite from fighting. You could also get an elevated, scenic view of the area from its bell tower.
Peaceful
— Matthias Fleischer (@hl_matt) December 11, 2022
🎮#ArmaReforger #EnfusionEngine #PhotoMode #VirtualPhotography #RoadToArmA4#WorldofVP #VPRT #VGPUnite #VPGamers#ArtisticofSociety #GamerGram #ZarnGaming pic.twitter.com/4khq4JqrOC
COM-DEV
If you want to add more ways of transporting troops into combat or supporting them on the battlefield, a new lightly-armored vehicle has been deployed to the Workshop. Thanks to community modder TheSpaceStrider, players can now ride into action with either an unarmed transport or M2HB CROWS Stryker IFV variants. While still work-in-progress, there are plans to add more variants of the vehicle. We're excited to see where this project goes.
Arma Reforger was set in 1989, but with a little time traveling, you can be sent back even further with US Forces 1983, a newly released mini-mod! Get your M1 steel pots, M16, and M1911 handguns today. This mod created by TepacheLoco will replace the US faction on all current vanilla scenarios, but if it's only the gear you're after, you can check out the equipment-only version on the Workshop here.
US Forces 1983 mini-mod launched! M16, M1911, M1 helmet. US faction replacement @ArmaPlatform #armareforgerhttps://t.co/0QIUKIYQtt
— TepacheLoco (@TepacheLoco) January 2, 2023
If you are looking to enhance your experience against the AI in Reforger, then take a look at ATiM-'s CRX Enfusion A.I. update! This detailed mod changes the behaviors of your enemy and provides Game Masters new features such as adding stances, setting skills, and new sets of behavior waypoints. To get the full details, download it on the Workshop or follow their progress on the Arma Discord.
There is new content you should see from custom scenarios! If you want a new single-player experience, try SPEIRA, a new multi-part mission with progressing questlines, traders, and dynamic gameplay. Created by fellow Bohemian, Koutsou, we highly encourage you to give this scenario a run.
Cool single player/coop scenario in #ArmaReforger made by fellow Bohemian artist, Koutsou.
— klamacz (@klamacz) December 12, 2022
Basically Combat Ops on Everon, as FIA, with chained objectives and traders.https://t.co/LKRPfMNj66
COM-OPS
While we're very much on our road to Arma 4, we've been so glad to see so many in the community get excited for the future of the series. Many community members have been sparked with amazing creativity, such as E. Hartmann, who has put together a splendid rendition of the Arma Reforger main theme song. It's a great listen, and thank you for your support on this journey.
As said in previous COMRADs, there are many opportunities for players to connect with other players in the community. Whether it's learning the tools, playing with some friends on public servers, or joining units such as the 2nd Ranger Milsim. They enjoy large operations on the field, and they're always willing to help others learn the ropes. However, there are many other communities as well that can be found on our Arma Discord.
COM-VIDEO
At the beginning of December, we released our first Milestone Update - Ground Support. Which released a large set of new content, features, and fixes. Community Veteran Ceb.Cin breaks down this update wonderfully in his latest video. Be sure to give his video a watch and catch up on the latest additions.
As part of the Ground Support update, we dropped the first iteration of our new dynamic, cooperative, multiplayer-oriented game mode - Combat Ops. In this video by 3kliksphilip, he lays out some of the key features of the game mode, its purpose, and provides a little history from the beginning of our series. We highly recommend viewing it over on his YouTube channel if you want to learn more or read about it from our website.
COM-REP
Milestone Update:
🗺️ #ArmaReforger Ground Support Update is now live!
— Arma Platform (@ArmaPlatform) December 1, 2022
Explore the new and detailed 4x4 km terrain of Arland & experience missions with your friends in the new co-op game mode - Combat Ops!https://t.co/UShivLnIJC pic.twitter.com/uvRy2AnQgz
Minor Updates:
📻 Dear Community,
— Arma Platform (@ArmaPlatform) December 8, 2022
We are going to update the Steam & Xbox versions of #ArmaReforger.
There will be a downtime of our servers between 12:00 - 15:00 CEST.
Read more here 👇 https://t.co/6zF3LRGL4p pic.twitter.com/Ep69nOuBrA
📻 Dear Community,
— Arma Platform (@ArmaPlatform) December 15, 2022
We are going to update the Steam & Xbox versions of #ArmaReforger.
There will be a downtime of our servers between 12:00 - 15:00 CEST.
Read more here 👇https://t.co/boTZwZKJRd pic.twitter.com/nogkILONhe
Modding Resources:
Arma Reforger Samples and modding resources Github repositories were updated with minor fixes, new sample weapon animation files, and vanilla weapons animation reference files.
— Arma Platform (@ArmaPlatform) December 16, 2022
You can find them here 👇https://t.co/YCNbxDHvX3https://t.co/qcajDwCO1o
#ReforgerTips:
Keep in mind that rockets, missiles, and grenades from under-barrel grenade launchers usually have a minimal arming distance. If they strike something below this distance, they will not explode. #ReforgerTips pic.twitter.com/bhScFbrWO6
— Arma Platform (@ArmaPlatform) December 14, 2022
When setting up an ambush, do not position your forces on the opposing sides of the area — there's a risk of friendly fire, directly or by deflected projectiles.#ReforgerTips pic.twitter.com/SaUKKC3RsR
— Arma Platform (@ArmaPlatform) December 30, 2022
The Soviets' doctrine was to aim at the lower torso. That's why the AK-74 has a default zeroing of 440m. The projectile will cross the line of fire on both the 50m and 440m.
— Arma Platform (@ArmaPlatform) January 4, 2023
Always check your zeroing.#ReforgerTips pic.twitter.com/C0AgW2IihB
SEND TIPS & SUGGESTIONS
If you would like to suggest content for next month's #COMRAD, make sure you tag @ArmaPlatform or #ArmaReforger on Twitter, or submit your suggestions to: Nillers on Twitter, Discord, or our forums.