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Started by Toonces, February 20, 2015, 03:32:30 PM

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Toonces

I've got enough comments and questions about ARMA 3 that I'm ready to start a thread talking about it.

First things first, though.  I'm playing on a server where you earn money and can buy items.  My character starts with the TRG-21 5.56mm gun for free.  I'm looking to upgrade, but I don't know what advantages, if any, these other weapons provide...same with the scopes (beyond their magnification which must be better the higher it is?).

Upgrades include:

MK20 5.56 $10000
Sting 9mm $8000
Katiba 6.5mm $12000

Scopes:
ACO
Mk17 Holosight 1-2x $4000
RCO (Rifle Combat Optics) 10x $12000
MRCO 1-6x $12000
ARCO 10x $12000
NVS (night vision scope) 10x $12000

Do some shoot farther, have better killing power, etc.?  Any recommendations for a gun/scope combo?
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Bardolph

If you're playing on one of the KoTH servers, and it looks like you are, I would advise saving your money till you can afford the third perk. It is also usually recommended that you don't rent anything until then, unless you really feel the need to blow the $$
I did occasionally rent an AA launcher when it was a target rich environment and usually made my money back.

When you do upgrade, go for something at least 6.5mm.  5.56 has a really hard time against the body armor most folks are wearing in A3. I like the MX better than the Katiba but either one will do. The smg's can be fun in a close up fight, I've got a lot of kills with the Vermin.

Buy an RCO/ARCO/MRCO depending on your preference. It is worth having a decent sight. And I used the explosives perk a lot starting out, gotta love the grenade launcher and the perk will give you one on that TRG for free.

The RCO scope is designed for the MX series, and I've read that the MRCO is for 5.56 weapons but it was just some guy on a forum somewhere.
Here's  Dslyecxi's thread on the RCO/MX combo:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qo6qgKrIiNc&feature=youtu.be

And some other info:
http://wiki.7thcavalry.us/wiki/RCO
http://wiki.7thcavalry.us/wiki/ARCO
http://wiki.7thcavalry.us/wiki/MRCO


I play on a couple of the KoTH "hardcore" servers (no third-person view) and am still having fun with it. Can barely stand to play on third-person enabled servers any more, feels like cheating lol.

Toonces

Thanks Bardolph, that's exactly the kind of info I am looking for.  I am playing on the KotH servers, Hostile Takeover.  I don't know what the differences between them are, I just go for whichever one I can get on to.  But I have been noticing that it takes several rounds to get a kill on a target.  I had a feeling the 5.56 was underpowered against the body armor. 

I'm up to level 12, so I can definitely wait a bit longer until I get higher up on the gun tree.  I think the Katiba was level 13 so I'm almost there.
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Bardolph

As long as you're using 5.56, shoot 'em in the legs or in the face. It takes like 6 hits or so center mass against most targets.

These are the Hostile Takeover hardcore servers:
US #2 HC
66.151.244.233:2312

CA #2 HC
74.91.123.206:2322

Add those to your favorites in the Steam server thingy, the ingame browser is terrible.
There are some decent folks that play late evening on both servers, you can usually get a group going or get an invite to one.

endfire79

I've just updated to a new graphics card, and was itching to test it out on something 'testy'. 

I missed out on the rest of the ARMA series, and I only remember the original Operation Flashpoint way back in the day (and that was a hoot). 

How does the SP feature hold out?  I might have limited time for MP (just had a kid)
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Toonces

Ok, yes I've seen the HC but I didn't know what it referred to.  That makes sense.

I figured out how to set my gun to full auto and using that has been yielding more kills.  I'm certainly not good enough to aim for heads or legs...I just get it close and pull.  But with the auto setting I'm getting more rounds into targets when I do hit them.

I was totally sucking on single shot.  If it takes 3-6 shots, then that makes sense.
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Toonces

I've mostly been playing MP.

There is a single player campaign, which I haven't even started, and there are a plethora of single player scenarios on the Steam workshop you can subscribe to.  Many are dynamic in nature.  I was looking at a few total war scenarios where you basically manage everything from high level command to the individual soldier in an effort to beat the AI at capturing the island.  I can't remember the name, but if you search for the keyword "dynamic" you'll see what I mean.  I like the dynamic missions that randomize the strength of the enemy, the time, weather, etc.  It makes for a very replayable experience.
"If you had a chance, right now, to go back in time and stop Hitler, wouldn't you do it?  I mean, I personally wouldn't stop him because I think he's awesome." - Eric Cartman

"Does a watch list mean you are being watched or is it a come on to Toonces?" - Biggs

jomni

Quote from: Toonces on February 20, 2015, 10:44:04 PM
I've mostly been playing MP.

There is a single player campaign, which I haven't even started, and there are a plethora of single player scenarios on the Steam workshop you can subscribe to.  Many are dynamic in nature.  I was looking at a few total war scenarios where you basically manage everything from high level command to the individual soldier in an effort to beat the AI at capturing the island.  I can't remember the name, but if you search for the keyword "dynamic" you'll see what I mean.  I like the dynamic missions that randomize the strength of the enemy, the time, weather, etc.  It makes for a very replayable experience.

A Whole Lot of Stratis
A Whole Lot of Altis

These are my favourite dynamic campaigns.

Toonces

Ok, you made me look it up.

The campaign I'm talking about is called DUWS.  Specifically I'm running DUWS:RHS which is designed specifically for the RHS mod.  But there are a couple of DUWS mods for stock ARMA3.
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Bardolph

Quote from: endfire79 on February 20, 2015, 10:41:20 PM
I've just updated to a new graphics card, and was itching to test it out on something 'testy'. 

I missed out on the rest of the ARMA series, and I only remember the original Operation Flashpoint way back in the day (and that was a hoot). 

How does the SP feature hold out?  I might have limited time for MP (just had a kid)


From what I understand ARMA is actually more CPU reliant than GPU but I might be mistaken. Either way it will bring just about any system to it's silicon knees if you crank the view distance high enough.

I haven't touched the single player campaign in A3 yet, though I have an embarrassing number of hours in game. I only played halfway through the missions in ARMA 1 and 2 but I've played all the way through OFP  three times. I still play OFP occasionally.

But even if there was no single player campaign, ARMA is an incredible tactical toybox. I've spent hours just messing around in the editor, creating quick missions and playing through them to test various ideas. Or just to shoot some stuff. With the Zeus thing in ARMA 3 you can do mission editing on the fly which is pretty cool. There are also a lot of user-made missions out there.

On the multiplayer side, there are options that don't require much more commitment than single player. The King of the Hill mode Toonces and I were talking about is a good example. You can just jump in, play for a little and get out. It keeps track of your progress as far as points towards new gear. I'd love to play some of the cool multiplayer mission stuff I see on youtube but my gaming time is pretty haphazard which makes it tough to join a group with regular game times, but there is still enough stuff to keep me busy in ARMA for ages.


Toonces, I saw ya in there tonight, and tried typing at ya but you disconnected not long after I joined. I think I saw you again as I was signing off lol. If you play late night much we'll have to group up.

jomni

Quote from: Toonces on February 21, 2015, 02:47:30 AM
Ok, you made me look it up.

The campaign I'm talking about is called DUWS.  Specifically I'm running DUWS:RHS which is designed specifically for the RHS mod.  But there are a couple of DUWS mods for stock ARMA3.

DUWS also good.  I finished that one already. But the one's I mentioned are still ongoing.

Father Ted

I spent a fair while playing KOTH with 3-4 other guys.  Helps to play in a group because of the healing mechanic.  Shooting I found impossible until someone explained how to get the proper optic view...I have levelled up to get the silencer and medic perks, don't know if I'll ever get to the third one.

Toonces

Sorry I missed you Bardolph.  What's your online callsign?  I'm in Hawaii so I tend to log on later than most mainlanders and earlier than the Aussie crowd. 

I accidentally logged off of one server at the end of a match and had to log onto a different one.  Too much wine I guess.  But I'm on and off a lot lately...we'll probably run into each other.

I bought the ammo perk tonight.  That's it so far.
"If you had a chance, right now, to go back in time and stop Hitler, wouldn't you do it?  I mean, I personally wouldn't stop him because I think he's awesome." - Eric Cartman

"Does a watch list mean you are being watched or is it a come on to Toonces?" - Biggs

Jarhead0331

Perks? Unlocks? Leveling up? Sounds like someone is trying to turn Arma into Call of Doody. No thanks.
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endfire79

Are the perks part of a mod or scenario?

Maybe I should start with arma2 or OFP Red dragon rising
"I will return before you can say 'antidisestablishmentarianism'."

"A man may fight for many things. His country, his principles, his friends. The glistening tear on the cheek of a golden child. But personally, I'd mud-wrestle my own mother for a ton of cash, an amusing clock and a sack of French porn."