R3vo/Sandbox1 – User

SPOTREP-0001

FROM: Project Lead
TO: Alpha Users
UNIT: Arma 3 Alpha, Arma 3 Alpha Lite
ACTIVITY: Game Update: 0.52 (shadow improvements, crash fixes, destructible windows)
SIZE: ~310 MB

CHANGELOG

DATA

Showcase SCUBA:
- More forgiving alarm threshold
- Added more hints
- Improved scenario endings
- More rockets for the launcher added
Showcase Helicopters:
- Performance optimizations
- Few minor tweaks
Showcase Vehicles:
- More forgiving alarm threshold
- Few minor tweaks
MP: Escape from Stratis
- Fixed: Mission success after resuming game
- 'Combat Get In' module added
- Respawn time is now 30 seconds (was 120)
- Improved mission endings
- New task appears when both choppers on the airfield are destroyed
- New mission ending "all boats and helicopters destroyed"
- Warning hint pops up when the group leader is AI controlled
- Patrolling Ka-60 Black now unloads troops when under fire
- More enemies at the airfield
- Some new map locations populated
MP: Headhunters
- "Exfiltrate" task is now set as current after all targets are eliminated
- The mission will now end when either all players are near the exfil marker or in a boat
- 'Combat Get In' module added
- Possible respawn desync in multiplayer fixed
New scenario ending screen added
Task notification visuals improved
Seagull in "BIRD", "GROUP" and "SIDE" respawn replaced by a basic spectator camera
Scenarios-button now always available, even when there's no content
Added more entries into Field Manual
Compass and watch re-sized
Ka-60 minigun now rotates
Ka-60 doors and glass made correctly penetrable
MH-9 passengers can now see the tail
Helicopter weapons tweaked
Class names for Ifrits changed to be the correct ones
Alamut and MX SW now have correct icons in command menu
Countermeasures now stored in one magazine per vehicle
Correct Alpha Lite logo in splash screens added
Most windows in houses are now destructable
Static weapons should be more durable, shouldn't be targetable by guided missiles and shouldn't be flippable by user action when destroyed
Added more camoflage selections for vests and helmets
Red faction uniforms have proper class names
Changed priorities in action menu
TRG iron-sights remodeled after feedback
Collimator sights are now default primary on combined optics (Ctrl + RMB is the default switch)
Camera shake on 6.5mm ammunition removed
Server browser UI overlapping fixed in some places
Squad URL is no longer automatically upper-cased (and thus broken)
Editor loading took long when using MX rifles - fixed
Added freelook in vehicles via default option
Correct tracer colors have been distributed among factions
Fish should be less inclined to travel on land

ENGINE

Shadow improvements implemented
Improved network performance (vehicles are no longer lagging as much)
Fixed several game crashes
Fixed synchronization of cargo poses in MP
Fixed various inventory-related bugs and crashes
Improved vehicle collisions
Grenades can no longer be thrown under water
Fixed airplane / helicopter camera shaking
Default and Development versions have different numbering to prevent incompatibilities in multiplayer

SPOTREP-0002

FROM: Project Lead
TO: Alpha Users
UNIT: Arma 3 Alpha, Arma 3 Alpha Lite
ACTIVITY: Game Update: 0.54 (new fog technology, adjustable sidearm stances, crash fixes)
SIZE: ~380 MB

CHANGELOG

DATA

Added: improved public debug console
New light rendering added for bushes
More detailed middle distance terrain texture added
Adjustable stances for sidearms added
Sprint speed decreased
Tweaked transitions from ragdoll
Fixed transition from free fall into swimming and onto land
New animations for swimming with rifles
Rifle kneel sprinting fix
Rifle raised idling for AI fix
Pistol prone movement improvements
Rifle & pistol evasive move fixes (disabled optics)
Removed sway in prone adjust low
Pistol self healing
Improved pistol kneel sprint animation
Improved connection prone to sprint
Player could shoot a sidearm during the healing animation
Transition from prone to upright sprint while unarmed caused visual sliding
Priority of actions in action menu adjusted
Stratis terrain and object placement tweaks
New post-process effects for injuries added
Fixed fuel gauges for MH-9 helicopter family
MH-9 can now carry more soldiers
Duplicate target icon in Ka60 Helmet-Mounted Display removed
Ifrit cargo pose added
Compass visualization changed
New secondary shadow LODs (glasses, bandoleer, belt, rebreather)
Camouflage selection tweaks
Fixed: Sites are no longer placing patrol waypoints on water
Civilian Sites were disabled
Logo and tagline splash screens merged
Main menu game and version indicator could overlap
Added: Any mission with description.ext has now loading mission box with "Unknown" text
Added: Unknown author is now displayed also for maps
Fixed: Mission restart now resets reload counter
Added: Loading "continue" save will no longer raise the reload counter
Fixed: Mission failed had two debriefing screens
Fixed: "Lose" ending no longer shows "Mission Completed" title
Fixed: Error icon is no longer shown for logics
Fixed incorrect topic selection after closing and reopening Field Manual
Fixed: "Respawn" button is no longer enabled in missions with respawn "NONE", "BIRD" or with missing respawn settings
Added: "respawnButton" parameter can now enable the button in respawn types which would normally disable it
Geometry fixing (AI collisions with buildings tweaked)
Config classes for weapons cleaned
Fixed: <a class="hghl" href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=4189"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=4189 </a>
(fish no longer only swim North)
Fixed: <a class="hghl" href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=6333"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=6333 </a>
(EBR sight alignment)
Fixed: <a class="hghl" href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=6719"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=6719 </a>
(spelling error)
Fixed: <a class="hghl" href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=3087"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=3087 </a>
(fire geometry - wall)
Fixed: <a class="hghl" href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=1903"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=1903 </a>
Fixed: <a class="hghl" href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=3837"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=3837 </a>
Fixed: <a class="hghl" href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=5511"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=5511 </a>
Fixed: <a class="hghl" href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=5709"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=5709 </a>
Fixed: <a class="hghl" href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=5619"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=5619 </a>
Fixed: <a class="hghl" href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=6664"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=6664 </a>

ENGINE

New fog technology implemented
Picture-in-Picture optimization implemented
Terrain shadows tweaked
Fixed: AI no longer fires on targets it does not see (but which are reported by other group members)
Fixed: <a class="hghl" href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=5210"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=5210 </a>
(MP rotation synchronization fixed)
Fixed: <a class="hghl" href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=1126"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=1126 </a>
(Speed of sound delays tweaked)
Changes and fixes merged from Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead beta patches
MP pose synchronization fixed
Improved performance related to object instancing
Fixed - AI disembarking when moving to another vehicle position incorrectly
Game loading with "addAction" crash fixed
PhysX collisions related crashes fixed
Fixed: <a class="hghl" href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=6881"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=6881 </a>
(out of memory crash)
Fixed: Crash while taking RPG Alamut from ground
Larger string buffer for the 'format' script command
Fixed: Reloading different magazine type could do nothing but remove the magazine
Destruction of vehicle while manipulating with objects in its inventory fixed
Ambient creatures' position after game load fixed
Fixed: remote destroyed wheels have now the right distance detection to the ground
Fixed: healing sound effects were endlessly looped
Ships are no longer automatically deleted after destruction (consistent with other vehicle types)
Free fall inventory access fixed
Magazine manipulation while discarding weapons tweaked
Items' behavior while moving from dead body to container tweaked
Helicopter behavior improved (rotor simulation now does not allow helicopter to fly up-side down)
AI running up and down hill tweaked
Command 'stance' now returns more consistent values: "PRONE", "CROUCH" and "STAND"
Fixed: RMB to equip did not work for binoculars
Fixed: Vehicle commander stepped optics zoom did not function correctly
Fixed: artifacts on water near shore when looking from high distance
Solved issues related to flickering optics

SPOTREP-00003

FROM: Project Lead
TO: Alpha Users
UNIT: Arma 3 Alpha, Arma 3 Alpha Lite
ACTIVITY: Game Update: 0.56 (multiplayer security)
SIZE: ~38 MB

CHANGELOG

DATA

Added: Functions are now compiled using newly introduced <a class="hghl" href="http://community.bistudio.com/wiki/compileFinal"> compileFinal </a>
Added: Functions meta data are now secured against rewriting
Removed use of vulnerable script commands in DynO functions
Added: BIS_fnc_log enabled in public version when 'allowFunctionsLog = 1;' is set in description.ext
Fixed: BIS_fnc_sideColor can now load non-number values
Fixed: BIS_fnc_functionMeta was not working with scenario and campaign functions
Added: Scenario / campaign functions now support 'forced' param, allowing them to be executed automatically upon mission start
Added: BIS_fnc_spawn
Added: Ability to execute BIS_fnc_execVM and BIS_fnc_execFSM without arguments
Fixed: BIS_fnc_error was not working correctly
Changed: Splendid Camera roll speed decreased, users should no longer be inclined to take screens with too extreme roll

ENGINE

Fog is now really enabled for this branch <a class="hghl" href="http://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getFuelCargo"> getFuelCargo </a>
, <a class="hghl" href="http://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getAmmoCargo"> getAmmoCargo </a>
, <a class="hghl" href="http://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getRepairCargo"> getRepairCargo </a>
commands added
Fixes to serialization of particle emitters
Fixed: shoreline was not covered by fog properly
Correct
vonCodecQuality
is set now
Fixed: Animation source gear for PhysX vehicles
Fixed: Ships are now using the correct Arma 3 gearbox
Merge from OA: attack helicopter was unable to engage with rockets (PhysX-compatible)
Fixed:
canMove
on a vehicle with dead driver would return false in some cases
Improved synchronization of structure destruction in MP
Hotfixed: <a class="hghl" href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=5928" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=5928 </a>
(MP crash)
Fixed: AI now uses optics better to detect enemies
Fixed: Switching HDR settings could cause graphical corruption
Added: Removing destroyed buildings from PhysX simulation
Fixed: Crash opportunity related to PhysX
Added: new events for inventory event handlers: "Take" and "Put"
Fixed: improved path planning related to roads
Tweaked darkness detection and use of NVG by AI
Minor optimizations to dynamic lights
Added: <a class="hghl" href="http://community.bistudio.com/wiki/difficulty"> difficulty </a>
command to return high-level selected difficulty mode
Added: <a class="hghl" href="http://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getArtilleryETA"> getArtilleryETA </a>
script command
- Input Array: [unit, targetX, targetY, targetZ, magazineType]
- Returns: ETA of the first available mode (the mode the AI will probably use)
Fixed: Glitch in blending of 2 animations masks
Added: <a class="hghl" href="http://community.bistudio.com/wiki/compileFinal"> compileFinal </a>
command
Removed fully script commands: <a class="hghl" href="http://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setVehicleInit"> setVehicleInit </a>
, <a class="hghl" href="http://community.bistudio.com/wiki/clearVehicleInit"> clearVehicleInit </a>
, <a class="hghl" href="http://community.bistudio.com/wiki/processInitCommands"> processInitCommands </a>
Made all script commands final (no longer possible to reassign in most circumstances)
Fixed: healing sound could play in an endless loop
Attenuation of dynamic lights can now be influenced by a new parameter in asset configuration - maximum distance of light
On steep surfaces, players now crouch instead of fully standing up
-showScriptErrors enabled by default
- To allow better debugging (may or may not be changed for final release)

SPOTREP-00004

FROM: Project Lead
TO: Alpha Users
UNIT: Arma 3 Alpha, Arma 3 Alpha Lite
ACTIVITY: Game Update: 0.58 (Dedicated Servers, lighting and audio tweaks, combat and stealth radio protocols)
SIZE: ~855 MB

CHANGELOG

DATA

Dedicated Server files added to the root of the game (
arma3server.exe
and supporting libraries)
Comprehensive lighting tweaking ( <a class="hghl" href="http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?153773-Lighting-tweaking" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> details </a>)\n* Environmental tweaks: sun, lens flares, material changes for changed lighting
Lights optimization
Lighting tweaks for vehicles (headlights, positional lights) and flashlights
Increased light intensity of muzzle flashes
Added: dedicated combat radio protocol
Added: dedicated stealth radio protocol
Fixed various radio protocol issues
Asset audio overhaul: volume balancing, WAV to WSS conversion and more ( <a class="hghl" href="http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?154605-Audio-tweaking" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> details </a>)\n* Alarm sound now also configured under
CfgSounds
, as “Alarm”
Improved Ka 60 fire geometry
Various types of lights on the Ka 60 improved (placement, parameters)
Fixed: <a class="hghl" href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=7401" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=7401 </a>
(Ka 60 rotor collisions)
Fixed: <a class="hghl" href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=1219" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=1219 </a>
(wrong Ka 60 horizon indication)
Adjusted mass distribution of MH-9
Fixed: Position lights of helicopters have been adjusted
AI helicopter handling improved
Improved ‘fording depth’ for helicopters to deal with ‘landing’ on water better
Speedboat (minigun) now uses correct muzzle points
Fixed: <a class="hghl" href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=7584" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=7584 </a>
(top-speed gear change for the Hunter)
Fixed: Tweaked fire geometry (mostly glasses) for the Hunter
Tweaked MRAPs' maximum light radius to improve performance
MRAPs should have tracers every third shot now
Fixed: <a class="hghl" href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=8384" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=8384 </a>
(helicopter wreck's smoke and electricity effect did not stop after wreck was deleted)
Launcher AI settings and weapon performance configuration tweaked
Various (missile) ammunition behavior tweaks (maneuvering, locking, etc.)
Material penetration properties modified
Fixed: <a class="hghl" href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=6682" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=6682 </a>
(MXM suppressor)
Holosights have been replaced by ACO for Katiba
12.7mm HMG Rate of Fire fixed
Tweaked missiles for AH-9 to be better used by AI
Adjusted DAGR locking cone and adjusted its AI characteristics
Fixed: NLAW and RPG-32 optics rotated by 0.7° down, muzzle 0.7° up for better aiming by both for players and AI
Fixed: MXM and MX SW handles have better materials
Range Master character added
All chest rigs should be of better visual quality
BLUFOR marksman's has changed its color to match his uniform
Removed hand grenades from helicopter pilots and crew
Diver UW magazine count modified
Automatic rifleman shouldn't have a tracer round every bullet anymore
Removed little cubes from BLUFOR rifleman's right wrist
Fixed: Missing texture of backpack has been re-mapped <a class="hghl" href="http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?153178-Movement-speed-tweaking" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Movement speed tweaking </a>
and unification deployed
Various little tweaks and fixes on common houses
Fixed: <a class="hghl" href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=802" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=802 </a>
(fuel station coloration after destruction)
Fixed: <a class="hghl" href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=3333" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=3333 </a>
(telephone pole collisions)
Added
numberOfDoors
parameter to structure configs
Added
numberOfHatches
parameter to structures configs
Reduced durability of reflectors and markerlights on structures
Added baked lighting for crowns and trunks of trees and shrubs (macro maps)
Last / distant LOD for plants improved
Fixed: various bush material / alpha shaders
Smoke shell effect tweaked
Rocket effects tweaked
Blood hit and fire dust effects tweaked
Added small settlement near Kamino firing range
Stratis bridges improved for characters and vehicles
Stratis environmental settings tweaked: lighting (night and underwater), fog, haze, colors
Tweaks to Stratis lamp placements
Fixed: Sandbag barriers adjusted on Stratis
Added: New system for displaying <a class="hghl" href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Mission_Presentation" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> scenario overview </a>
information
Side colors are now customizable. Two presets are available; one based on previous Arma 3 colors (default) and one recreating the Arma 2 scheme
Author's name in scenario overview is formatted like "by %s". If undefined "by Unknown Community Author" is displayed
Added tooltips to
CListBox
and key presets
Added: When the default (GUI) color is updated, it will be forced for all users who were using the previous default
Welcome Screen no longer shown for new profiles made during the same session
Fixed: White background when downloading scenarios looked like the game stopped responding. Custom color used instead of white
Added: Debriefing now shows number of respawns instead of reverts in multiplayer
Fixed: Quick command linked to the old communications menu
Added: Correct cursor for supports communications menu
Added: Framework for respawn templates - custom scripts and functions executed when player dies and respawns ( <a class="hghl" href="http://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Respawn" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> details </a>)\n* Added: Currently existing respawn effects (e.g., seagull, spectator camera, ...) moved to the respawn templates
Added: Communication menu manager
Function BIS_fnc_objectsGrabber would sometimes not close the output Array
Fixed: Functions viewer was not working when launched from mission editor
Added: Adding new control presets and their tooltips
Fixed: Notification area is now wider
Fixed: Debug console was not visible when launched from Splendid camera in non-editor mission
Field Manual Commanding / Move hint improved
BIS_fnc_arrayShuffle added to functions
Fixed: BIS_fnc_infoText was using obsolete sound
Added: A notification is displayed when a new communication menu item is added
Fixed: allowFunctionsRecompile description.ext param had no effect
Added: BIS_fnc_loadInventory throws an error when non-existent uniform is added
Added: BIS_fnc_MP now accepts SIDE type as a target. Function will be executed on computers of all players on the given side
Optimized: BIS_fnc_selectRandomWeighted
Added: Variable header added to local functions
Fixed: BIS_fnc_sortBy ignored entries with duplicate values
Danger FSM: Script command
setUnitPosWeak
used instead of
setUnitPos
. Priority of event
DCCanFire
is higher now
Fixed: Chromatic aberration remained when camera was launched from the pause menu
Removed:
pauseOnLoad.sqf
redundant script
Optimized: Module framework now loads modules significantly faster and takes less time during a mission
Added: BIS_fnc_startLoadingScreen and BIS_fnc_endLoadingScreen - a simple loading screen manager which gives a designer the ability to control his / her loads without fear of breaking others
Added: Error message will now interrupt loading screen
Fixed: The default editor template was still calling functions
Fixed: Feedback FSM optimization
Fixed: When
respawnOnStart
was set to 1 in
description.ext
, death scripts were sometimes executed after respawn scripts
Added: Correct ETA for mortar support in SCUBA mission

ENGINE

New Dedicated Server parameters for configuring ports for Steam services (should allow multiple DS per OS-instance) ( <a class="hghl" href="http://community.bistudio.com/wiki/server.cfg#Arma_III_-_STEAM_ports_configuration" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> details </a>)\n* Updated to Physx3.2.4
Fixed several MP synchronization issues
Fixed several crash opportunities in SP and MP
Several inventory interaction and stability fixes
Removed destroyed buildings from PhysX simulation
Fixed: Wheel speed in damaged or destroyed state
Dynamic light influence to AI visibility tweaked
Tweaked darkness coefficient computation for AI visibility and NVG threshold for AI
Fixed: Hard limit usage while performing light sorting
Added: New hard limits implemented into particle lights
Added: New parameters for particle effects (global variants of surfNormalX, Y and Z)
Fixed: Starting scenarios from subfolders did not work correctly
Fixed: Audio distance curve
Added: Radio filter / effect
Fixed: MX UGL had a displaced crosshair
Added: Loiter waypoint
Fixed: AI will not eject before player
Fixed: Taking additional ammo for pistol would play reloading sound
Fixed: Certain magazines could not be moved to another container from backpacks
Fixed: RMB in inventory (moving from backpack to your own backpack) lost the item
Fixed: Headgear items when on the ground (WeaponHolder) were missing the 'Take' action
Fixed: Backpack items when on the ground (WeaponHolder) were missing the 'Take' action
Fixed: Sidearm taken from enemies are duplicated if put into the vest or backpack
Fixed: Texture flickering on wrecks
Fixed: Tooltip crash in MP sessions listbox
Fixed: <a class="hghl" href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=7673" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=7673 </a>
(crash when trying to bind controls - drag and drop)
Added
lbSetTooltip
script command
Removed redundant
CfgFirstAid >> firstAidScript
Small optimization of face mimics
Fixed:
enableFatigue
command was not working
Fixed: Manual control for locked missiles works again
Added: Most detailed shadow lod is now displayed in view pilot
Fixed: Helicopters engines now are damaged correctly upon contact with water

SPOTREP-00005

FROM: Project Lead
TO: Alpha Users
UNIT: Arma 3 Alpha, Arma 3 Alpha Lite
ACTIVITY: Game Update: 0.60 (Sniper Package)
SIZE: ~552 MB

CHANGELOG

DATA

Added 1 x BLUFOR M320 LRR .408 sniper rifle
Added 1 x BLUFOR ghillie suit sniper and spotter duo
Added 1 x OPFOR GM6 Lynx 12.7mm sniper rifle
Added 1 x OPFOR ghillie suit sniper and spotter duo
Added 1 x Rangefinder binoculars
Added sniper Field Manual records
Added rangefinder hint
Added
Stance Indicator
- Not yet linked to options, but it will be
- Known issue: sometimes shown off-screen - reset user profile or wait for positioning option in Beta
Fixed: Adjusted rotation speed of turrets for Speedboat
Fixed: <a class="hghl" href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=3351" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=3351 </a>
(BLUFOR Speedboat shouldn't have optics for rear gunner)
Fixed: <a class="hghl" href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=8558" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=8558 </a>
(adjusted speedometers for Ifrit, Hunter and Offroad)
Revamped hitpoints for wheels in all soft vehicles to destroy correct wheels
Vehicle weapons are now lockable to prevent losing lock during weapon change
TRG now uses correct 5.56x45mm ammunition
Fixed: Ammo for MXM in special ammo box
Combat pace transition from stand to kneel while moving FL fixed
Weapons disabled in running states
Radio Protocol: enlarged Combat Protocol - over 100 lines (additionally recorded and configured)
Radio Protocol: fixed missing Stealth sentences (additionally recorded and configured)
Radio Protocol: 53 new names added for identity usage
Disabled Difficulty tab in Game Options in MP
Fixed: When respawnOnStart was set to 1 in description.ext, death scripts were sometimes executed after respawn scripts
BIS_fnc_addCommMenuItem: Arguments [caller:Object, cursorPos:Array, target:Object, is3D:Bool, itemID:String] are now passed into expression field as _this
Removed doubled
onPauseScript
execution
Ballistic penetration of bushes (foliage) adjusted
Fixed: Evasive left and Lean left toggle are not conflicting actions
Adjusted default friction material to allow vehicles to slide a bit over the rocks and boats over terrain
Fixed: <a class="hghl" href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=8414" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=8414 </a>
(particle effect was always generated on the ground)
Fixed: <a class="hghl" href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=4620" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=4620 </a>
(light of vehicles’ destruction is disabled under water now)
oxygenCapacity
parameter of all units changed
Fixed: <a class="hghl" href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=8589" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=8589 </a>
(OPFOR squad leader was named "Rifleman")
Fixed: Number of group members of motorized groups
Changed: Minefield Site now rotates all mines in the direction of the Site module
Added: Dialog for custom init code for virtual providers in Supports module
Added: Dialog for custom supply crate init code for supply drop in Supports module
Fixed: broken Showcase Helicopters texts

ENGINE

Fixed: Incorrect reloading while in optics
Fixed: Crash on exiting the game (audio-related)
Fixed: Crash while ordering subordinate to fire artillery same time as having Hunter selected to receive orders
Helicopter AI improvements (e.g. diving too much during attack runs)
Improved ship AI path planning
Added: Reveal action reveals mines
Decreased mine reveal angle
Dynamic light influence on AI visibility tweaked further
Changed threshold for when AI puts on NVG
Decreased flashlight influence on side recognition
Terrain decal fix (Stratis runway)
Fixed: Stabilize car turrets
Fixes to refreshing of difficulty indicator in Campaign and Scenarios displays
Fixed: Selection of first RscTree item after opening Scenarios dialogue
Added: UI controls validator (inventory can recognize which UI controls were not properly initialized, and show some error information)
Fixed: Visual representation of broken wheels not matching the correct wheel for wheels destroyed using scripts
Fixed: Tree destruction animation
Sprint now overrides Combat Pace in all cases
Aiming down in combat pace doesn't make player start running anymore
Added config multiplier of damage that crew receives when vehicle crashes to object
MP score table properly integrated into debriefing display
Fixed: Ragdoll could interfere with cargo poses in multiplayer
Fixed: Ragdoll launching into air by destroyed objects
Fixed: When user tries to pick an item from a corpse to a slot and that slot already contains another item, linked item would disappear
Non-local objects shouldn't collide with ground (breaking joints - <a class="hghl" href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=7884" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=7884 </a>)\n* Fixed: Random rotation of the submunition pattern (artillery)
Fixed: Setting of full-screen gamma
Fixed:
markerDir
return value type
Improved loading of scenario overview images from PBOs (one known issues to do with subfolders remains)

SPOTREP-00006

FROM: Project Lead
TO: Alpha / Beta Users
UNIT: Arma 3 Beta
ACTIVITY: Game Update: 0.70 (Beta release)
SIZE: ~1.3 GB

CHANGELOG

DATA

Beta content:
Mk.20
- - Green faction assault rifle
Zafir
- - Red faction machine gun
Titan
- - AA / AT rocket launcher for all sides
ACP-C2
- - Green faction pistol
Scorpion EVO-4
- - Green and Red faction submachine gun
Vermin SBR
- - Blue faction submachine gun
HEMTT
- - Blue faction heavy truck
Quadbike
- - now for all factions
Strider
- - Green faction MRAP
Zamak
- - Red and Green faction truck
SDV
- - all factions small submerged vehicle
AMV-7 Marshal
- - Blue faction heavy APC
MSE-3 Marid
- - 6-wheeled APC for Red faction
CH-49 Mohawk
- - Green faction transport helicopter
Mi-48 Kajman
- - Red faction transport / gunship
AH-99 Blackfoot
- - Blue faction attack helicopter
UH-80 Ghosthawk
- - Blue faction transport helicopter
Green Army Faction
Animals
- : sheep, chicken, goat, dog
- Many objects for Firing Drills (targets, moving targets, walls, etc.)
Characters
- :

Green AAF faction BLUFOR and OPFOR additions Civilian Competitor

Playable Content
- :
Showcase: Combined Arms
Showcase: Supports
Showcase: Commanding
Showcase: Night
MP: Defend Kamino
MP: Combined Arms COOP
Challenge: Course of Fire: Green
Challenge: Course of Fire: Red
Challenge: Course of Fire: Blue
Challenge: Course of Fire: Orange
New and enhanced versions of radio protocols
Two additional voice actor sets added
New setup of radio filter effects
Sounds of weapons, vehicles and their weapons have been enhanced
Sounds of soldier collisions and movement have been added
Adjusted names for units in radio protocol
Correct
soundHit
for flesh (see <a class="hghl" href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=7570" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=7570 </a>)\n* Sounds of collisions were added for vehicles
Added new sound suppressor for 5.56mm weapons
Cars now have horns as a weapon for their driver with correct sounds
RPG-32 and NLAW should be of the same usability
Vehicle grenades have been tweaked in their damage and explosive radii
Sniper weapons have realistic ammo air friction and tweaked reload times
M200 has better animation and unnecessary bones were removed from model
Added
opticsZoom
parameters to
GrenadeLauncher
and
PutMuzzle
AI engagement ranges for MX, Katiba, Mk200 and TRG tweaked
Changed dispersion and rate of fire for MX, Katiba, Mk200 and TRG to more realistic values
Changed: Video options layout
Added: Separate Post-Process settings in video options
Added: FPS indicator in video options
Added: Respawn menu
Added:
EditBoxes
connected to sliders in video options for precise setting
Added: Custom colors and layout is now configured in
CfgUIColors
and
CfgUIGrids
Replaced:
BIS_fnc_guiGrid
occurances replaced by direct grid macros
Fixed: Font in
RscDisplayCapture
was too large and bold
Added: Command bar backgrounds are now plain color, without any shadow effects (consistent with the rest of UI)
Added: New visual style of advanced hints
GUI Beta skin
Added: Stream-friendly UI switch in game options
Fixed: Artillery computer - displaying of weapon name and firing via Enter / Space keys. Tweaked layout
Changed: Color of sliders
Fixed: Text size in switches (
RscXListBox)\n* Fixed: TI textures for MH-9 family helicopters
Fixed: TI texture for rubber boat
100 m increments in all range (100 - 1500 m) of
discreteDistance
(zeroing steps) parameter for all vehicle mounted weapons
Transition from prone to upright sprint while unarmed no longer causes visual sliding
Going prone from tactical sit no longer makes you stand up
Moving with binoculars with rifle improved
Switching to rifle while sprinting with pistol crouched no longer results in going prone
Reloading launchers forces out of optics mode
Combat Pace for 3 seconds when pressing LMB
Map animations disabled (quad bike entering fix; stances fix)
Improved sideways erected run to sprint transition
Hands warping when starting to crawl fixed
Optics are now disabled when crawling with pistol
Swapping sidearm to main weapon with a dedicated key in prone now works correctly
Self-heal rifle animations are now interrupt-able (for ragdoll)
Taking out launcher while prone and with main weapon in hand now puts you into launcher kneeled pose (without going into stand)
Binoculars animations revision
Shooting vs. running conflict resolved and fixed
Animations for embarking into various vehicles added
Added: New task system (backward compatible with the old one)
Fixed: Module functions are now spawned, not called
Added: Prototype of respawn templates for position and inventory selection
Fixed: Preload manager sometimes didn't trigger loading screen
Removed binocular body from inactive NVG model
Fixed: Multiplayer framework didn't work correctly on headless client
Fixed missing name in MP lobby. (Headhunters, Escape from Stratis)
Close door action now has higher priority
Added: Corpse removal for Escape from Stratis
Fixed: Ammo count in the Hunter in Showcase: Vehicle (after a recent config change)
Defined empty preset for erasing all key mappings
PhysX geometries of world objects have been improved
Trees now all use MCA lightmap
Explosive ammo hit particle effect tweaked
Fixed: Empty plastic barrels burst into flame when shot ( <a class="hghl" href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=6955" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=6955 </a>)\n* Added new particle effects for missiles
Fire for burning barrel tweaked (it was too big)
Broken glass effects tweaked, new effects added
Object destruction smoke tweaked
Loadouts of units have been largely modified (factions loadout standards were set)
Modified cargo loadout of vehicles
Changed class property to
housesimulated
for all runway lights
Added
placement=vertical
property to all lamps and vertical objects like the lighthouse
Added new icons and entries to Field Manual
Headgear and backpacks have new inventory icons
Adjusted damping rates of damaged and destroyed wheels of all vehicles
Correct UI picture for GL version of Katiba

Removed config classes:

arifle_MX_TWS_snds_F, arifle_MX_ACOg_point_F, arifle_MX_GL_ACOg_point_F, arifle_MX_GL_COWS_point_F, arifle_MXC_Holo_point_snds_F, arifle_MXC_ACOg_point_F, arifle_MXC_COWS_point_F, arifle_MXC_ACO_flash_F, arifle_MXC_ACOg_flash_F, arifle_MXC_Nstalker_point_F, arifle_MX_SW_ARCO_point_F, arifle_MX_SW_NVS_point_snds_F, arifle_MX_SW_TWSMG_point_snds_F, arifle_MXM_ARCO_point_F, arifle_MXM_SOS_point_F, arifle_MXM_TWSS_F, arifle_Khaybar_C_Nstalker_point_F, arifle_Khaybar_C_ACOg_flash_snds_F, arifle_Khaybar_C_ACOg_F, arifle_Khaybar_COWS_point_F, arifle_Khaybar_Hamr_point_F, arifle_Khaybar_Nstalker_point_F, arifle_Khaybar_TWS_F, arifle_Khaybar_GL_COWS_point_F, arifle_Khaybar_GL_Nstalker_point_F, LMG_Mk200_COWS_point_snds_F, LMG_Mk200_COWS_pointer_F, LMG_Mk200_TWSMG_F, LMG_Mk200_Holo_point_F, LMG_Mk200_Holo_point_snds_F, LMG_Mk200_ACO_F, LMG_Mk200_ACO_point_F, arifle_TRG20_Nstalker_point_F, arifle_TRG20_Holo_point_F, arifle_TRG21_Hamr_point_F, arifle_TRG21_COWS_point_F, arifle_TRG21_Nstalker_point_F, arifle_TRG21_GL_Hamr_point_F, arifle_TRG21_GL_ARCO_point_F, arifle_TRG21_GL_COWS_point_F, arifle_TRG21_GL_Nstalker_point_F, arifle_Mk20C_ACO_snds_F, arifle_Mk20_COWS_point_F, arifle_Mk20_GL_Mark_F, arifle_Mk20_Mark_F, srifle_EBR_Nstalker_point_F, srifle_EBR_SOS_F, srifle_EBR_ACO_point_F, srifle_EBR_Holo_F, srifle_EBR_Mark_point_snds_F, srifle_EBR_Hamr_F, srifle_EBR_Hamr_point_F, arifle_SDAR_ACO_point_F

Motivation: These classes were not used by default soldier load-outs and we deemed them unnecessary. Some of them used wrong optics for the given side of the weapon, some didn't make any sense. We would like to encourage adding different weapons rather via scripting and specific add-ons to them than having bazillions of pre-defined guns few people are likely to use and we cannot maintain quality control on them all. Renamed config classes:

arifle_Khaybar_C_ACOg_point_F -> arifle_Katiba_C_ACO_pointer_F
arifle_Khaybar_C_ACOg_F -> arifle_Katiba_C_ACO_F
arifle_Khaybar_ACOg_point_F -> arifle_Katiba_ACO_pointer_F
arifle_Khaybar_ARCO_point_F -> arifle_Katiba_ARCO_pointer_F
arifle_Khaybar_ACOg_F -> arifle_Khaybar_ACO_F
arifle_Khaybar_GL_ACOg_point_F -> arifle_Katiba_GL_ACO_pointer_F
arifle_MX_ACO_pointer_F
arifle_MX_point_F -> arifle_MX_pointer_F
arifle_MX_Holo_point_F -> arifle_MX_Holo_pointer_F
arifle_MX_Hamr_point_F -> arifle_MX_Hamr_pointer_F
arifle_MX_ACO_point_F -> arifle_MX_ACO_pointer_F
arifle_MX_GL_ACO_point_F -> arifle_MX_GL_ACO_pointer_F
arifle_MX_GL_Hamr_point_F -> arifle_MX_GL_Hamr_pointer_F
arifle_MXC_Holo_point_F -> arifle_MXC_Holo_pointer_F
arifle_MX_SW_Hamr_point_F -> arifle_MX_SW_Hamr_pointer_F
arifle_MXM_Hamr_point_F -> arifle_MXM_Hamr_pointer_F
arifle_TRG20_ACO_point_F -> arifle_TRG20_ACO_pointer_F
arifle_TRG21_ACO_point_F -> arifle_TRG21_ACO_pointer_F
arifle_TRG21_ARCO_point_F -> arifle_TRG21_ARCO_pointer_F
arifle_TRG21_GL_ACO_point_F -> arifle_TRG21_GL_ACO_pointer_F
LMG_Mk200_ARCO_F -> LMG_Mk200_MRCO_F
LMG_Mk200_ARCO_pointer_F -> LMG_Mk200_pointer_F
arifle_SDAR_ACOg_F -> arifle_SDAR_ACO_grn_F
arifle_SDAR_ACO_F -> arifle_SDAR_ACO_red_F
arifle_SDAR_ARCO_point_F -> arifle_SDAR_ARCO_pointer_F
arifle_SDAR_Nstalker_point_F -> arifle_SDAR_Nstalker_pointer_F
srifle_EBR_MRCO_point_F -> srifle_EBR_MRCO_pointer_F
srifle_EBR_ARCO_point_F -> srifle_EBR_ARCO_pointer_F
arifle_TRG20_ACOg_F -> arifle_TRG20_ACO_F
arifle_TRG20_ACOg_point_F -> arifle_TRG20_ACO_pointer_F
arifle_TRG20_ACOg_flash_snds_F -> arifle_TRG20_ACO_flash_F
arifle_TRG21_ACOg_point_F -> arifle_TRG21_ACO_pointer_F
arifle_TRG21_GL_ACOg_point_F -> arifle_TRG21_GL_ACO_pointer_F
arifle_Mk20C_ACOg_F -> arifle_Mk20C_ACO_F
arifle_Mk20_ACOG_F -> arifle_Mk20_MRCO_F
arifle_Mk20_GL_ACOG_point_F -> arifle_Mk20_GL_MRCO_pointer_F
arifle_Mk20_GL_ACOgrn_F -> arifle_Mk20_GL_ACO_F
srifle_EBR_ACOg_point_F -> srifle_EBR_ACO_pointer_F
srifle_EBR_Mark_F -> srifle_EBR_MRCO_pointer_F

Motivation: Weapon class names have been unified across the whole scale of weapons to be more consistent with the rest of game. There is no need to differentiate ACO colors in the class name of the weapon because each weapon is given only to specific side which use some color of ACO.

MH9_Base_F -> Heli_Light_01_base_F
B_MH9_F -> B_Heli_Light_01_F
AH9_Base_F -> Heli_Light_01_armed_base_F
B_AH9_F -> B_Heli_Light_01_armed_F
O_Ka60_F -> O_Heli_Light_02_F
O_Ka60_Unarmed_F -> O_Heli_Light_02_unarmed_F
Rubber_duck_base -> Rubber_duck_base_F
B_Assaultboat -> B_Boat_Transport_01_F
O_Assaultboat -> O_Boat_Transport_01_F
Rescue_duck_base -> Rescue_duck_base_F
Speedboat_Base -> Boat_Armed_01_base_F
Speedboat_minigun_Base -> Boat_Armed_01_minigun_base_F
B_SpeedBoat -> B_Boat_Armed_01_minigun_F
O_SpeedBoat -> O_Boat_Armed_01_hmg_F
Hunter_Base -> MRAP_01_base_F
Hunter_RCWS_Base -> MRAP_01_gmg_base_F
Hunter_HMG_Base -> MRAP_01_hmg_base_F
B_Hunter_F -> B_MRAP_01_F
B_Hunter_RCWS_F -> B_MRAP_01_gmg_F
B_Hunter_HMG_F -> B_MRAP_01_hmg_F
Ifrit_Base -> MRAP_02_base_F
Ifrit_MG_Base -> MRAP_02_hmg_base_F
Ifrit_GMG_Base -> MRAP_02_gmg_base_F
O_Ifrit_F -> O_MRAP_02_F
O_Ifrit_MG_F -> O_MRAP_02_hmg_F
O_Ifrit_GMG_F -> O_MRAP_02_gmg_F
Offroad_Base -> Offroad_01_base_F
c_offroad -> C_Offroad_01_F
Quadbike_Base_F -> Quadbike_01_base_F
B_Quadbike_F -> B_Quadbike_01_F
O_Quadbike_F -> O_Quadbike_01_F
Mk6_Mortar_Base -> Mortar_01_base_F
B_Mk6 -> B_Mortar_01_F
O_Mk6 -> O_Mortar_01_F
B_Mk6Mortar_Support -> B_Mortar_01_support_F
B_Mk6Mortar_Wpn -> B_Mortar_01_weapon_F

Motivation: We decided to change class names of vehicles to more generic ones to support possible renaming (as it may be seen on some assets) and easier mission scripting. It should be easier for mission maker to simply add a MRAP by describing it in class name rather to remember all the names of assets.

ENGINE

Optimized object preparation and rendering
Optimized MP traffic - up to 35% reduction for non-custom message data
Added optimization of preloading large map features (takes up to 30% less time)
Fixed some of the FPS drops in longer MP games
Fixed several crash opportunities
Script command "
items
" returns only items that are not magazines, explosives, grenades and that are not linked to a unit
Script command "
addItem
" returns error message "No entry...!" if invalid config name is used
Script command "
removeAllItems
" removes only items listed by command "items"
Script command "
weapons
" lists also weapons in inventory
Script command "
removeItemFromPrimaryWeapon
" renamed to "
removePrimaryWeaponItem
"
Returned array of script command "
assignedItems
" does not contain headgear and goggles
New script command "
removeAllPrimaryWeaponItems
"
New script command "
removeHandgunItem
"
New script command "
removeAllHandgunItems
"
New script command "
canAdd
"
New script command "
primaryWeaponMagazine
"
New script command "
secondaryWeaponMagazine
"
New script command "
handgunMagazine
"
Interiors of amphibious vehicles are not flooded with water anymore, added new parameter
waterPPInVehicle
RPT file header contains allocator used in the game (for logging purposes)
Several mostly MP-related inventory fixes
Distance display disabled in command cursor to prevent cheating
Fixed: Thermal Imaging now works even for proxies
Fixed: Wind emitters are prepared only once per simulation
Fixed: Adjusted simulation for PhysX objects to be called every simulation step once
Added: AI is now better able to adjust shots at longer distances
Fixed: AI is better in choice of weapons
Added: Doppler effect to modify source frequency
Added: New colision sound sources for soldiers and small trees
Fixed: Wind in same direction as helicopter is decreasing helicopter air friction
Fixed CTD when changing overall video options and FPS texts are displayed
Wire triggers are ignoring objects with mass less then the set limit

SPOTREP-00007

FROM: Project Lead
TO: Beta Users
UNIT: Arma 3 Beta
ACTIVITY: Game Update: 0.72 (Interface layout options, Steam invites, Fatigue feedback, Fixathon)
SIZE: ~885 MB

CHANGELOG

DATA

Added: Ability to set starting time of Defend Kamino (MP)
Firing Drills: Automatic reload and resupply added upon restart (for lazy Mr. Endstar)
Firing Drills: Now using symbology on selector targets
Firing Drills: Ability to immediately quit at the end of CoFs added
Firing Drills: CoF Green - updated to reflect changed magazines for sidearm
Firing Drills: Times of day tweaked to match new Stratis configuration
Firing Drills: Use of color was inconsistent for non-medal times
Firing Drills: Restarting within a CP would leave the IGUI element active
Firing Drills: Medal icon sometimes shown using Training rules
Firing Drills: Added audio cue when going over the next medal time
Firing Drills: Conversations all switched to radio again
Showcase time of day tweaks to match Stratis sunrise configuration
Showcase SCUBA now uses Titan launchers instead of RPG-42
"Interface Layout" configuration tool added to Game Options
Added: More heads to select from in user profile
Interface clock control replaced with an improved version in map, editor, briefings and tasks
AI icons in role assignment screen are not deformed anymore<
Fixed: Cargo cannot take control from commander
Gunner and driver of class "Car" and its children now use optics to detect targets
Tweaked collision damage to vehicles. They now should be a bit more resistant, mostly at lower speeds.
Tweaking of wheels and suspension of both APCs (floating in air)
Adjusted agility of helicopters
Added parachutes to light helicopters
Passengers of all helicopters are now able to eject and paradrop
Added cargo parachutes for supports
Fixed: It is no longer possible to get directly from flatbed / cargo space to cabin of Trucks and vice versa
Adjusted radius of Zamak's destroyed wheels
Zamak now has the correct wheels destroyed (by shooting)
Doors of Mi-48 are closed by default now
Fixed getting in UH-80 as pilot for more players simultaneously
Gunners of UH-80 should be able to switch seats
Added day camouflage variant of Ghost Hawk
Weapons of CH-49 cargo no longer stick out of the roof
Tweaked hit points of the CH-49 Mohawk
Disabled levitation of the Strider's wheels
Fixed glass on doors of Ifrit
Green faction assault boat has its own texture
Green faction has its SDV now
Marid's crew should now abandon vehicle when all steerable wheels are gone
Fixed: Marid should have correct names of weapons
Fixed: Path to sounds of Speedboat
Speedboat's water friction has been tweaked
Engines of armed Strider hit points now have correct names
Fixed: AMV map icon was too small
Fixed: HEMTT exhaust right next to passenger head
HEMTT now has correct destruction of cargo part
Fixed: HEMTT windshield destruction
Fixed: HEMTT various descruction issues
Adjusted AH-9 missile burst for AI
Basic collimator optics should have the same zeroing
Iron sights of SOS optics now have correct zeroing
Tweaked basic setting of the direction of grenade throws
Fire mode switches are now animated for most weapons
GM6 rate of fire has been adjusted
Katiba variants are back
Flares light intensity tweaked
Changed magazine for Green faction pistol in equipment
Aiming of the ACP-C2 has been adjusted
ACP-C2 uses .45 magazines
Fixed: ACP-C2 and Vermin should have sound suppressors for .45 ACP ammo (class muzzle_snds_acp)
Improved ASRAAM behavior
Tweaked recoils for Scorpion and Vermin
Fixed: OPFOR Recon should have their weapons back
Fixed: Tweaked dispersion of mortar shells
Fixed: PCML and RPG-42 use unguided missiles
Careless AI are no longer stuck in prone after crawling under an obstacle
Parachuting soldiers are not sad anymore (death pose removed)
Adjusted vulnerability of character heads
OPFOR helmet heads-up displays retracted
OPFOR recon units inventory loadouts changed to match their BLUFOR recon counterparts
Weight and capacity of all uniforms, vests and bags overhauled into one logical, balanced and gradually scaling norm, where bags of the same type and / or purpose should share corresponding values with minor side unique differences.
Fixed: OPFOR Recon inventory loadout
Adjusted Stratis' world coordinates (affects time of day effects)
Fixed: No units on certain Sites
Animal Sites enabled
Animal Sites generation reworked into a function
Animal Sites MP support added
Changed: Minefield Site now rotates all mines in the direction of the Site module
Fixed: Support type no longer available without any usable providers (Supports module)
Fixed: Script error messages caused by Supports module ( <a class="hghl" href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=11326" rel="nofollow"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=11326 </a>)\n* Added: Dialog for custom init code for virtual providers in Supports module
Added: Dialog for custom supply crate init code for supply drop in Supports module
Added: Custom HQ parameter for Support Requester module
Added: HQ now informs you if you have new supports available (when using the Supports module). You can disable these reports by using BIS_SUPP_reportNewSupports = false;
Added: "Create diary record" module now allows adding a briefing entry to sides of synchronized units and to all playable units (the same options as "Create task" module have). This should simplify MP mission configuration.
Added: Module for setting a group callsign, can be found in "Group Modifiers" category.
Fixed: Units created BIS_fnc_spawnGroup were in the wrong order and of incorrect ranks.
Added: "Headquarters" module, assigning HQ speaker with specific callsign for the given side.
Added: Scripted event handler "ticketsExhausted" is now called when number of respawn tickets reaches 0.
Fixed: Error messages when placing certain modules without input parameters
Suffocating PP effects disabled for animals
Fixed: Error in BIS_fnc_arrayShift ( <a class="hghl" href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=10276" rel="nofollow"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=10276 </a>)\n* BIS_fnc_endMission is now terminated when trying to trigger a good ending over a bad one
Apart from "Synchronized Units" and "Groups of synchronize units", the "Create Task" module now offers new options - "Sides of synchronized units" and "All playable units"
Entering Splendid Camera while in vehicle optics resulted in NVG / TI modes being black
Removed: Ambient Combat module. It was a simple port from Arma 2 and it wasn't maintained anymore.
Fix: respawnDelay entry was ignored when defined as a string, not as a number
No more infinite clicking if space is held to skip titlecards or establishing shots
No longer possible to press buttons other than Space and Esc while titlecards or establishing shots are playing
Added: Respawn templates expanded by ability to define side specific templates using new description.ext params: respawnTemplatesWest, respawnTemplatesEast, respawnTemplatesGuer and respawnTemplatesCiv. When not found for player's side, existing respawnTemplates param is used instead.
Added: In CfgFunctions, 'forced' entry allowed designer to execute a function on mission start, before units are initialized. The entry is now renamed to 'preInit', and new entry 'postInit' provides option to execute the function right after objects were initialized.
Config definition parameter (_this select 7) in advanced hint function removed. No need for it anymore, function checks all config files now.
Notifications now support independent definition of picture color and picture text color
Introduced several variants (5 up from 1) of glass shard effects for destructible glass based on size and shape of windows
Fixed: Selections of windows on airport control tower
Fixed: Missing radio protocol sentence for Helicopter Attack "chopper destroyed" event
Fixed: Mortar sound reload spectral edited

CHANGED CLASSES

ACP-C2 now uses
9Rnd_45ACP_Mag
magazine and a new
muzzle_snds_acp
sound suppressor
Vermin SMG now uses
30Rnd_45ACP_Mag_SMG_01
and
30Rnd_45ACP_Mag_SMG_01_tracer_green
magazines and a new
muzzle_snds_acp
sound suppressor
Green faction has received its SDV with class
I_SDV_01_F
Green faction has received its Supply create with class
I_supplyCrate_F

ENGINE

Support for Steam friend invites / joins
Added: Wind synchronization in MP
Disabled loading screen when switching closing map
Switching weapon modes doesn't require two key presses when the weapon info IGUI is hidden anymore
AI use Thermal Imagery to detect enemy when available
Removed warp when reloading in 3D optics
Improved thread synchronization of object drawing
Recognition of damaged part of body has been improved
Fix and slight optimization of detection of Simul Weather optimization
Fixed: Brightness of nearby objects in the first frame after map display is closed
Fixed: Items disappearing during inventory operations
Fixed: Unable to take weapons from non-local containers
Fixed: MP: Unable to throw grenades after taking vest from ground
Fixed: Magazine not being removed for other clients if a player loads it directly into their gun
Fixed: When player tries to place a vest or uniform into a backpack from the ground, target backpack will be copied and stored on the ground
Fixed: Headgear no longer displayed after leaving a multiplayer game
Fixed: Players could not access vehicles that cannot move
Fixed: Helicopters don't wait with another burst of CounterMeasures
Fixed: Helicopter collective ascent / descent rates were not consistent among devices
Fixed: GET IN waypoint - AI went for wrong seats in the helicopters
Fixed: Icons and text outside of valid area in combo boxes, added ST_NO_RECT style support
Fixed: Text alignment support for map icons
Added: Scripting commands for tree interface control
Fixed: Command enableEnvironment to toggle off all ambient wildlife
Fixed: setAmmo command description
Fixed: AI turn limitation while aiming

SPOTREP-00008

FROM: Project Lead
TO: Beta Users
UNIT: Arma 3 Beta
ACTIVITY: Game Update: 0.74 (BattlEye anti-cheat, APC Package)
SIZE: ~905 MB

CHANGELOG

DATA

Added: BTR-K Kamysh tracked IFV
Added: IFV-6c Panther tracked IFV
Added: BattlEye anti-cheat engine integration
Added: Commander position for Marshall and Kamysh
Corrected position for optics and coaxial machinegun moved to correct place (AMV)
Added clan sign support for many Beta vehicles
Added: Various vehicles have adjusted items in inventory
Fixed: Ifrit GMG now has 96 grenades instead of 64
Fixed: Hunter GMG now has 96 grenades instead of 64
Fixed: Strider GMG now has 96 grenades instead of 64
Fixed: Bad glass sorting on Strider
Fixed: Tweaked AI driving skills with Speedboat
Fixed: Lowered hit of 40mm HE grenades as they were too strong and MRAPs now uses magazines with 96 grenades
Fixed: APC turrets now have more authentic vision modes
Fixed: Tweaked suspension of APCs
Fixed: Improved crew and cargo animations of APCs
More believable braking performance of Marshall and Marid
Remotely controlled turrets on new APCs have no hatches (so crew cannot turn out from them)
Adjusted lift force of xH-9, AH-99 and PO-30 helicopters
Adjusted collective of xH-9 family helicopters
Adjusted xH-9 family maneuverability around roll-axis
Moved Blackfoot gunner optic view to correspond with PiP
Fixed: Destroyed parachute doesn't start to burn
Supply parachutes now have correct colors per sides
Fixed: Changed glass materials for CH-49 Mohawk
Daytime version of UH-80 is now listed as made by Bohemia Interactive
Copilot of the UH-80 now uses the cyclic
Fixed: Blurred tail rotor in cargo-view
Transport helicopters have means to detect incoming missiles
Helicopters: added
bodyFrictionCoef
config parameter
Doors should be openable by scripts for helicopters
Improved cockpit PiP monitors
Added plain brown versions of Mk. 20 rifles (classes
arifle_Mk20_plain_F
,
arifle_Mk20C_plain_F
and
arifle_Mk20_GL_plain_F)\n* Added specialized collimator for SMGs (classes
optic_ACO_grn
,
optic_aco_smg
, and
optic_Holosight_smg)\n* Improved animations of Mk.20 rifle
Fixed: Iron sights now have 100 m increments (up to 600 m)
Even holosight should have basic zeroing of 200 m
Fixed: Repaired AS map of MX rifle family
Added some delay between throwing 'nades
Fixed: Hammer of ACP-C2 is correctly readied to fire
Better cursor for laser designator
Revamped sound suppressor configuration
Correct name sound for Scalpel missiles
Fixed: String error after after shooting a smoke round from MX 3GL
Tweak: Cannons and Skyfire rockets AI engagement ranges and probabilities
Fixed: Showcase Infantry - Undefined variable error when engaging the spotters
Fixed: Showcase Infantry - No artillery rounds were hitting the village at the end of the mission
Showcase Helicopters: Radio issues fixed - some conversations were not playing because using wrong channels
Showcase Helicopters: Ambient animations added to starting location and Camp Rogain
Showcase Helicopters: Problem with mission not ending when helicopter crashed into water fixed
Showcase Vehicles: Various tweaks: more sunlight, exfil task position, player can get in the boat before his driver now
Fixed: Showcase Supports - Mission should end a bit sooner now
Added: BIS_fnc_log and BIS_fnc_error now display player's profile name
Added: Sector module - creates a contested sector, handles its capturing and map visualization
Added: Respawn Position module - adds respawn point for specific side and unit / vehicle type
Added: Vehicle Respawn module - set vehicle respawn, including customizable position, delay, notification, etc.
Added: Additional military buildings can now be garrisoned by Sites
Added: When "ORBAT group" module is not synced to "Strategic Map" module, the icon will be displayed on the main map instead
Added: "Defend" mission type (used for example in "Defend Kamino") is now using unified sectors. Mission ends when enemy side holds all sectors on the map.
Added:
functionPriority
entry for module logics. It's now possible to set order in which modules are initialized. The higher the value is, the later the module function is executed.
Added: When player joins to a mission with MenuPosition respawn template, he'll be moved to the latest, not random respawn.
Added: CfgNotifications classes now supports
soundRadio
entry; these are radio sentences played by HQ (created by "Headquarters Entity" module).
Fixed: Disabled vehicles were not respawning
Fixed: Script error messages caused by Supports module ( <a class="hghl" href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=11326"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=11326 </a>)\n* Fixed undefined variable errors when using BIS_fnc_UnitPlay
Fixed: In module setup preview, optional connections appeared transparent. However, the transparent line looked a bit like grouping line. Now only the icon remain transparent to prevent this issue.
Fixed: Main menu script error
Fixed: After JIP, persistent functions were sometimes executed before mission objects were created.
Firing Drills: Targets would not deactivate when leaving Competitive CPs
Firing Drills: FM records with introduction, rules and tips added
Firing Drills: bonus & penalty logic between Training and Competitive made consistent
Firing Drills: first version of PiP feedback added for long-range accuracy targets
Firing Drills: There could be a doubled icon next to previous times
Firing Drills: Final times were not colored correctly in all cases
Firing Drills: The main task is now completed when ending the challenge
Fixed: undefined variable in CoF: Blue
Fixed: undefined variable in CoF: Green
Changed: Titan used instead of RPG-42 in Showcase SCUBA
Improved: Script initialization on the mission start. Functions, modules and automatic scripts are now executed on the correct order
Fixed: BIS_fnc_selectRandom no longer shows a scripting error when an empty array was passed as argument
Find more documentation on modules and other design topics <a class="hghl" href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Modding_Updates"> here </a>
Added: Vertical position of map in loading screen is now randomized, adding some variety to it
Fixed: Broken drawing of comboboxes in date modules
Fixed: Wrong column widths in the Multiplayer display with some UI size
Fixed: MP display error
Radio Protocol: Targeting and Reporting tweaks and fixes (distances, probabilities, etc.)
Radio Protocol: Missing words fixed for several protocols
Added: New attenuation effect for interiors of vehicles correctly dampens the outside noise (e.g. from weapons)
Added: Noise sounds for APCs
Fixed: Sounds of some vehicles have their file paths changed to correct ones
Better sound for smoke launchers
Lamps have better emissive material
Roadcone and Roadbarrier lights are now operational
Added loading screen environment trivia
Fixed: Tweaked fog on horizon and clouds (removed visible transitions for some fog settings)
Fixed: Ambient light is now correctly affected by moon and stars intensity
Fixed: Sunken fuel station on Stratis
Sprinting left and right while standing allows for quick drop to adjusted left and right urban prone positions (use prone key while sprinting sideways)
Adjusted poses received boost to fluency
Improved responsiveness of stance changing
Added: Korean, Japanese and Cyrillic symbols to fonts
Fixed: AI ability to track enemy that is not visible
Fixed: Adjusted content of ammunition and weapon crates
Restructured grouping of editor objects and renamed object editor categories
New control presets
Hiding in the grass now affects AI better (configuration on Stratis surface types done)
Adjusted visibility and audibility of fire for AI
Many small objects and furniture are now PhysX-simulated when spawned in editor / via script
Note: You may see some of the faction names have started to change from their generic color names. Nothing to worry about. We'll introduce them properly when we're ready for it :-)

ENGINE

The game will now report undefined variables in scripts as an error, hopefully motivating fixes in these scripts, and better scripts in the long-term.
Fixed: SMAA Post-Process
Fixed: Small performance tweak in rotation blur Post Process
Fixed: Flash suppressor changed sound of underbarrel grenade launchers
Fixed: Some cases of sliding players
Removed sensitivity smoothing for aiming deadzone
Helicopters: main rotor collision added
Helicopters:
startDuration
config parameter added
Added:
mainBladeCenter
and
mainBladeRadius
for all helicopters
Added:
liftForceCoef
,
cyclicAsideForceCoef
and
cyclicForwardForceCoef
config parameters for helicopters
Helicopters: autorotation tweaks, barrel roll tweaks
Added: added
allowAgainstInfantry
ammo config parameter
NVGs are hidden inside vehicles, and this can be configured per position
Added: New <a class="hghl" href="http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?155866-Arma-3-Particle-Effects-docu&p=2445569&viewfull=1#post2445569"> parameters </a>
for particles created by script
Fixed: Scripting command tvSetData
Added: Error message when trying to pass Array in Array as parameter for tree commands
Fixed: Tank shells now have visible tracer
Fixed: Freelook not turning the whole player anymore
Fixed: Inconsistent land shadow segments while switching landscapes
Fixed: Broken parallax mapping on the terrain in some places
GPU benchmark should not cause "driver not responding" conditions anymore
Instancing now takes craters into account
Changed: Particles quality is set to Standard instead of Low when Overall quality is set to Standard
Stance indicator fades in / out when changing stances
Fixed: AI ballistic calculation
Fixed: AI now can shoot over animals
Fixed: AI now consider proper muzzle direction for rocket launchers
AI shouldn't take unguided missiles as guided
AI shouldn't use rockets against infantry that much
AI ballistic calculation improved for unguided rockets
AI prefer crouch stance while engaging
Continual fire will be decreasing position error (as a counterweight to decreased visibility of shooting)
Lock is now independent from zoom
Read more about AI tweaks and fixes <a class="hghl" href="http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?159711-Development-Branch-Captain-s-AI-Log"> here </a>

SPOTREP-00009

FROM: Project Lead
TO: Beta Users
UNIT: Arma 3 Beta
ACTIVITY: Game Update: 0.76 ( <a class="hghl" href="http://steamcommunity.com/workshop/browse/?appid=107410" target="_blank"> Steam Workshop </a>)\n* SIZE: ~1.1 GB

CHANGELOG

Enabled publication to and download from <a class="hghl" href="http://steamcommunity.com/workshop/browse/?appid=107410" target="_blank"> Steam Workshop </a>
of singleplayer and multiplayer scenarios
Player is now able to freelook while holding binoculars
Better binocular animations
Improved transitions in pistol tactical movement
Pistol optics disabled when side-prone
Fix: Playback speed of ladder animations matched to vertical movement speed
Fix: Swimming animations
Fix: <a class="hghl" href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=11604" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=11604 </a>
(animation loop gets correctly terminated when the condition evaluates to true)
Interpolations with launchers have been improved (animations)
Tweaked climbing position for ladders on Transmitter Towers
Decreased speed on ladders
Soldiers in open parts of vehicles keep their NVGs on their heads
Drivers have gone to training lessons to improve their driving capabilities
Fix: Tweaked flight model of all helicopters
Helicopters: added bodyFrictionCoef config parameter
CSAT technicians have invested some time in enhancing horizontal banking indicators in HMDs of their helos
Adjusted lift force of xH-9, AH-99 and PO-30 helicopters
Fix: Blurred tail rotor in cargo-view of xH-9
Adjusted collective of xH-9 family helicopters
Fix: Improved UH-80 lights
NATO technicians have found and removed invisible barriers around Ghosthawk
Camo version of UH-80 is now listed as made by Bohemia Interactive
Crew of AH-99 is now trained to get in proper seats
Fix: Pilot of AH-99 can get back in after having disembarked
Swapped PiPs for gunner / pilot of AH-99; improved compass
Revamped flight model of AH-99 Blackfoot to cut the slack
Technicians allowed pilots to customize their AH-99 by using setObjectTexture even to different color than V. Olive (see <a class="hghl" href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=12486" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=12486 </a>)\n* Gunner of Mi-48 has his zeroing displayed
Changed glass materials on CH-49
CH-49 Mohawk should correctly show damaged hull
Fix: Bad collisions for HEMTT
Fix: Problems with lights on HEMTTs
Fix: Co-driver of HEMTT is no longer a designated role
Fix: HEMTT and Zamaks have better cargo poses
HEMTT and Zamak have new custom get out animations
Speed indicator of Zamak has been re-calibrated by CSAT technicians
Zamak has a more authentic look
HEMTT has better destruction of windows
Technicians allowed drivers to customize their HEMTTs and Striders by using setObjectTexture even to different color (see <a class="hghl" href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=12486" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=12486 </a>)\n* Fix: Quadbike driving model improvements
Fix: Angular damping of land vehicles in water
Added new penetration materials for armored vehicles
Adjusted Rolled Homogeneous Armor against small arms fire
Tracked APC crews kill-able with penetrating shots
APCs damage model has been improved
Fix: <a class="hghl" href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=11953" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=11953 </a>
(Marshal - commander first-person seeing through gun)
Corrected position for optics, coaxial machinegun made on correct place on the AMV
Fix: CSAT technicians have loaded correct color of tracers into Kamysh
Adjusted Strider engine hitpoints
Commanders of Panther have been trained to open hatch first and turn out just after that
Panther has visually improved damping
Panther commanders have been trained to pop-out of their hatch a bit less - for their own safety
Panther should be a bit higher on its suspension
Marid should have standard RCWS reticle
Improved penetration model of Marid / Marshall
Tracked APCs don't have suspension of tracker / trailer wheels
Technicians have taken some stronger light sources and installed them on speedboats
Adjusted Center of Mass of rubber boat
Technicians allowed pilots to customize their SDV by using setObjectTexture even to different color (see <a class="hghl" href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=12486" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=12486 </a>)\n* Crew of Kamysh has learned how to get in from the sides to reach the hatches
Crew of APCs is allowed to show their NVGs
MRAPs are now correctly listed as made by Bohemia Interactive
Lights should be correctly visible for offroads
Reduced initial slip of offroads
Civilian vehicles should have thin metal plate materials instead of thick ones
Fix: Persistent task notification
Fix: Lighting of 3D GUI objects
Fix: Vehicle classes were not sorted alphabetically
Fix: Respawn menu was updated even after it was closed
Fix: Title of Showcases, Challenges and Scenarios displays
Added: Faction flag is now visible when inserting an unit in the editor
Added: Film grain and subtle animation for scenario overview images
Fix: Updating of weather ToolBox in MiniIntel after weather is changed in Intel
Added: Distances added to target and get in menus
Added: Launcher magazines now display their purpose in GUI to make the right choice of magazines
Added: Player's name to respawn menu
Improved: Island preview image is now larger and better proportioned
Selecting the same island twice will no longer refresh the clouds
Fix: Rendering issue of map objects. As a result, compass in the map is now re-enabled
Optimized handling of SITREP text to improve performance
Proper font for SITREP text now used instead of default
Fix: Showcase Infantry - Undefined variable error when engaging the spotters
Fix: Showcase Infantry - No artillery rounds were hitting the village at the end of the mission
Fix: Showcase Scuba - Wrong hint class used
Added: Showcase SCUBA - Danger close mortar friendly fire penalty
Fixed: Showcase SCUBA - Mortar support available in establishing shot
Fix: Showcase Vehicles - More sunlight, exfil task position, player can get in the boat before his driver now
Showcase Night - Total time for main objective changed from 1400 seconds to 1800 seconds
Showcase Night - Total time to meet extraction boat changed from 180 seconds to 240 seconds
Fix: Escape from Stratis - Mission fail is now reliable in more situations
Fix: Escape from Stratis - Wrong Author tag
Added: Escape from Stratis - Corpse removal
Fix: Showcase: Supports - Should end a bit sooner now
Fix: Combined Arms - Wrong debriefing was being shown if all players would be dead after retreat task was added
Added: Defend Kamino - New respawn inventory system
Firing Drills:
Added: 3D CP indicators now scale and alternate color to attract attention
Added: CP center, area and shooting box markers implemented
- Training: CPs always shown
- Competitive: previously activated and first next CP shown only
Added: Target markers implemented (active CP targets shown)
- Post-completion: always shown for both rule sets as AAR
- Normal, no-shoot and bonus targets indicated
- Hit and missed targets indicated
Added: Competitors are healed with every reset / restart
Added: FM records with introduction, rules and tips
Added: CP briefing target box now follow different logic: top value (targets remaining) and bottom value (bonuses remaining, if any)
Added: Bonus & penalty logic between Training and Competitive made consistent
Added: First version of PiP feedback added for accuracy targets
Added: Now using symbology on selector targets
Added: Ability to immediately quit at the end of CoFs added
Added: Added audio cue when going over the next medal time
Added: CoFs now select the correct default weapon with every reset / restart
Fix: Competitor weapons were not properly reset when more weapon types were available during the CoF
Fix: Broken hint in CoF Orange
Fix: Undefined variable in CoF Blue
Fix: Undefined variable in CoF Green
Fix: CoF Green: Switched to plain version Mk. 20
Fix: Restarting within a CP would leave the IGUI element active
Fix: Medal icon sometimes shown using Training rules
Fix: Systems now terminate on competitor death (impressive achievement!)
Fix: Timing / CP UI does not close anymore when injured
Fix: Conversations all switched to radio again
FIx: Check Point and target voice messages would sometimes continue after restarting
Fix: CoF Green - Competitors were rudely teleported into the ocean
Many small objects and furniture are now PhysX-simulated when spawned in editor / via script
Camping objects now have better PhysX
Editor objects now have icons more descriptive of their shape (instead of squares with question marks)
Fix: OPFOR ammo box (wrong machine gun ammo type)
Fix: BLUFOR ammo bearer chemlights color (green instead of blue)
Correct rifle scope for BLUFOR Recon Team Leader and BLUFOR Recon Marksman
Correct uniform for BLUFOR Recon Paramedic
Updated Ammo boxes with new RPG HE rocket types
Updated special weapons ammo boxes with optics for each respective faction
Added HE grenades for JTAC soldiers
Binoculars added for Team Leader
Fix: Disappearing of objects viewed through the open doors when inside the buildings
New control presets
New key presets with fixed Track IR controls
Arma 2 original preset updated to new Zoom function
Fix: Minor vehicle controls key binds bug causing interference with new key presets
Fix: Minor optics bug in key presets. Wrong macro combination replaced by absolute number of corresponding key bind.
Fix: Few minor errors in controls presets considering the aircraft gear up / down
TrackIR Z-axis has been fixed
Adjusted visibility and audibility of fire for AI
Adjusted underwater view distance for AI
Soldiers have been trained to correctly distinguish different types of helicopters / boats as a threat for them
AI soldiers have been trained to better distinguish enemy unit types and target the highest threat
Structures should have correct cost values
Soldiers have been trained to walk on stairs better
Alpha has been sorted better for roads
Overhauled soldier carrying capacity, bags, bag types, bag content, all items weights and also corresponding equation values for fatigue gain
Changed uniform weight to carry ratios
Roadcone and Roadbarrier lights are now operational
Signs on Stratis have been changed to reflect factions
Fix: Typo in few values in building destruction smoke
Fix: Color of dust in mortar fire effect tweaked
Smoke effect for destroyed mortar added
Fix: Grass parts in the tracked vehicle dust effect tweaked
Fix: Dust effects for user-made airplanes are no longer under the terain
Fix: Smoke screen of vehicles deployed too close
New RPG launch effect
Number of particles in missile trail effect reduced
Added: Vehicle weapons empty cases on medium particle quality
Small tweaks of missile explosions
Blood effects have been tweaked for larger caliber hits
AMV and Kamysh properly eject shells
APCs should have enhanced fire effects
Error in explosive satchel / charge explosion effect fixed
Optimization of underwater particle effects
AI visibility properly set for all particle effects
Fix: Silenced Scorpion has correct fire modes
Fix: Hit coefficient set according to other suppressors configs
Revamped sound suppressor configuration
Fix: Incorrect alpha sorting on Mk20GL with a 3D scope
Fix: Mk.20 magazine has now correct shadows
Improved animations of Mk.20 rifle
MX and Mk.20 reload magazine animations have been improved
MX rifles have correct description of ammo used on them
MX without optics is by default zeroed according to iron sights
Fix: Issue with parts of character clipping into 3D scope
RCWS turrets share the same reticle
Fix: Cost of .45 ACP ammo compared to 9mm
RPG-42 using more realistic munitions
Added new reticle for RPG
Fix: SDAR dispersion set to more realistic value
Fix: Zeroing is now in steps 30, 100, 200, 300, 400 for SDAR
Tweak: Set recoils for TRG and Katiba
Removed shaking where it shouldn't be feel-able: autocannons, NSVT machine gun
Reduced optics shake on mortars and cannons
PCML reticle has been polished
Minor tweaks in our ammo types calibres and typical speeds to better match their real-life behaviour
Decreased priority of touch off to prevent self destructive behavior of our explosive specialists
Tweak: Engagement ranges of 30mm cannon and Skyfire rockets
Independent Mk6 should be correctly displayed as made by Bohemia Interactive
Tweak: aiRateOfFire of Titan launchers changed from 5.0 to 8.0
Countermeasures have correct name displayed
Adjusted magazineReloadTime of class Throw (for grenades)
Tweaked ammo penetration values for small caliber weapons. This follows the previous update of larger calibers. All changes are based upon real ammunition characteristics and are calculated according our analysis equations.
Added new actors and samples to Radio Protocol
Minor tweaks of Stealth Radio Protocol
Added: When reporting targets, divers, medics, MRAPs, and some other types are identified by specific word
Fix: Tracked APCs were called "tank" in radio protocol
Fix: Louder sounds for characters
Sounds of movement has been tuned for all soldiers
Added SFX samples for stance changes
Fix: Improper sound in rifle kneel inventory animations ( <a class="hghl" href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=12379" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=12379 </a>)\n* Echo inside of vehicles has been adjusted
Sounds of weapon closures have been adjusted (typically used for bolt moving back)
Adjusted sounds of tracked vehicles
Adjusted sounds of quad bikes
Adjusted sounds of bullet impacts
Adjusted sound volume for quad bike and offroad
Fix: Adjusted sounds for offroad
Adjusted attenuation of sounds for Offroad
Adjusted sounds for grenades (impact and smoke grenades)
Adjusted sounds for Scorpion
Adjusted sounds for ACP-C2
All cars went through technical inspection and have their sounds tuned
Adjusted sounds for 30mm cannon
Adjusted sound controllers for vehicle slip
APCs have improved sounds
Sound suppressors are now more effective on greater range (shot is not possible to hear beyond 200 meters)
Fix: After JIP, persistent functions were sometimes executed before mission objects were created
Fix: In Splendid Camera, setting daytime is now rounded to whole minutes, instead to whole hours as it was previously
Fix: Various issues with tasks in MP missions on Dedicated Server
Fix: Vehicles marked as respawn points using "Respawn Position" module were not recognized upon mission start
Fix: BIS_fnc_respawnTickets sometimes didn't update the value correctly and caused too large network load
Fix: No radio messages received from HQ when playing MP as a client
Fix: Sectors with "Ownership limit" set to 1 were not possible to capture
Fix: HQ call signs created by "Headquarters Entity" module were not assigned on clients
Fix: When multiple vehicles were synchronized to "Respawn Position" module, only the first of them was marked as a respawn point
Fix: Finalizing a sector created by sector module did not work globally
Fix: When task checked by BIS_fnc_taskState didn't exist, returned value was an ARRAY, not STRING as it should have been
Fix: missionFlow.fsm was executed too early, before the mission was initialized. This was caused by the function which calls it being tagged as 'preInit', which has now been changed to 'postInit'
Fix: Vehicle exploded after being deserted even though explosion was disabled in Vehicle Respawn module ( <a class="hghl" href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=12123" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=12123 </a>)\n* Fix: Supports - Supports available conversation gets spammed for each connected player
Fix: Supports - Supply drop chopper stays and fights enemy
Fix: Various issues with Supports module after respawn
Fix: Renegade players didn't receive tasks assigned to sides
Fix: When a vehicle marked as respawn position was destroyed while client was driving it, it disappeared from the list of respawn positions
Fix: When "Vehicle Respawn" module with "Force respawn" enabled was synchronized to multiple vehicles, only the first one was respawned upon mission start
Fix: When new task recipients were added, no "Task Notification" announcement was shown to them
Added: 'functionPriority' entry for module logics. It's now possible to set order in which modules are initialized. The higher the value is, the later the module function is executed.
Added: When player joins to a mission with MenuPosition respawn template, he'll be moved to the latest, not random respawn.
Added: CfgNotifications classes now supports 'soundRadio' entry; these are radio sentences played by HQ (created by "Headquarters Entity" module).
Added: Respawn loadouts in CfgRespawnInventory are no longer conditioned based on 'show' parameter. Instead, new functions BIS_fnc_addRespawnInventory and BIS_fnc_removeRespawnInventory are added to manage the loadouts in the same way as respawn positions are handled
Added: "Defend" mission type (used for example in "Defend Kamino") is now using unified sectors. Mission ends when enemy side holds all sectors on the map.
Added: "MissionEnd" respawn template will now fail a mission when all respawn tickets (set by BIS_fnc_respawnTickets) are exceeded
Added: Calling 'west call BIS_fnc_moduleSector' will now return number of sectors belonging to a side (in this case west)
Added: BIS_fnc_removeSupportLink, allowing designers to quickly disable support availability
Added: Modules disabled using 'enableSimulation' command are no longer executed
Added: On-screen functions errors are now always visible in editor preview
Added: Function logs now works automatically in the mission editor preview
Added: Functions can now be recompiled in the editor
Various undefined variables have been fixed
New function: BIS_fnc_nearestRoad that returns the nearest road segment to certain position, within given radius
New function: BIS_fnc_groupVehicles that returns all vehicles a group possesses
Added: Functions for working with associative arrays:
- BIS_fnc_consolidateArray - Finds duplicates in array of strings and consolidates it to the array of sub-arrays
- BIS_fnc_addToPairs - Adds a number to pair array, defined by the key. If key is not found, new entry is created
- BIS_fnc_finInPairs - Searches the pair array for the 1st occurrence of the key string and returns the value associated with it
Hints in FM have been adjusted according to recent zoom changes
Optimized: Persistent global modules are no longer executed using BIS_fnc_MP, which should help with server performance
Fix: Repaired low LODs for crates
Fix: Thistles have different model
Fix: Trunk textures of some trees have been tweaked
Added correct penetration material on supply drop object
Lamps have better emissive material
Supply parachutes now have correct colors per sides
Knees of pilots look better
Added camo selections for Independent infantry models
Some plants, roads and rocks have their specular materials tweaked
Improved skin material of soldiers
Adjusted color of khaki vest
New helmet camo selections for OPFOR Heli Crew
Adjusted colors of backpacks
HAMR 3D scope specular reduced
Berret is darker and more desaturated
Desert boonie hat has better colors
Adjusted color of AAF belt
OPFOR GL vest grenade pouches made darker with green upper part
Metal barrel should look better even in distant levels of detail
Camo helmets have been improved
NVG model visible on character heads has been improved
Character head hit points are now more precise
Changed a few bag camo types and their respective icons in addition to overall character polishing
Land_CampingChair_V1_F and Land_CampingChair_V1_folded_F no longer have their models switched around

ENGINE

Script errors shown by default in development branch, hidden in main branch
-nologs parameter enabled for the main branch
Fix: Showcase saves can be loaded from showcase menu
Fix: Game taking significantly longer to start (due to font textures)
Fix: Fixed transfer of mission list from Dedicated Server to client
Fix: Various issues with tasks in MP missions on Dedicated Servers
Improvements: AI and rangefinding - ballistic prediction
Increased error of player position, when AI is killed by player
Hiding in the grass now affects AI better
AI ballistic calculation improved for unguided rockets
AI prefer crouch stance while engaging
Continual fire will be decreasing position error (as a counterweight to decreased visibility of shooting)
Fleeing units will not break do_not_fire command
Decreased AI hearing ability to pinpoint enemy unit position
Decreased use of prone stance when target is close
Decreased use of crouch stance when moving
Decreased use of crouch stance in stealth
Fix: AI is unable to take a backpack from a ground
AI learned how to move legs during rotation (animations)
Worked on AI recoil control, dependent on skill
Hearing (AI): speed makes a bigger difference
Fix: MP selection of an item in the inventory not stable / flashing capacity bars
Fix: Cannot add vehicle weapon to another vehicle ( <a class="hghl" href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=12324" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=12324 </a>)\n* Fix: Fixed missing name in MP lobby. (Headhunters, Escape from Stratis)
Changed PhysX vehicle wheel radius collision
Set minimum limit for applying PhysX forces. Cars with anti roll bars didn’t want to hibernate (to save performance when not needed)
Fix: Helicopter collisions with ground (the force was applied twice)
Fix: Rendering of weapons in the first frame after map is closed
Fix: Rendering of UI objects after windowed / full-screen switch
Fix: Errors and loss of player control if you restarted the mission during titlecards or establishing shots
Fix: Expanded combo box didn't show whole texts
Fix: Order when merging road shapes
Fix: PiP usage of SSAO / Caustics textures
Added: Echo to attenuation inside vehicles
Added: Loop, fade in and fade out for vehicle smokes
Added: Configurable muzzle flash light color
Added: Scripting commands: magazinesAmmo, magazinesAmmoFull
Added: New scripting command weaponsItems
Added: Scripting commands: addMagazineGlobal, removeMagazineGlobal, addWeaponGlobal, removeWeaponGlobal
Lock is now independent from zoom
arma3server.exe has its own icon
Player no longer chokes when swimming on the surface
Optimization of the particle system
Optimization of the visibility calculation through particles
Simulation tasks can now potentially use one more CPU core
Helicopters: Roll inputs between keyboard and Joystick are halved
Better parallax textures on ground surfaces
NVGs in enabled state are always visible inside vehicles
Animation skeleton is now loaded correctly when weapon is initialized before soldier
New scripting command for creating crew for given vehicle (createVehicleCrew)
‘Handgun On’ with launcher selected doesn't go back to launcher anymore
Tweaked sorting of sections when optimizing shape

SPOTREP-00010

FROM: Project Lead
TO: Beta Users
UNIT: Arma 3 (Beta)
ACTIVITY: Game Update: 1.00 (Release)
SIZE: ~3.7 GB

ADDED

270 square kilometers of hot sun-baked Mediterranean Altis terrain

Weapons
PDW SMG
Static GMG variants (
low, raised and autonomous)
Stati
c HMG variants (l
ow, raised and autonomous)
Static AA variants
Static AT variants
NVS optics (Image Intensification)
Nightstalker optics (Image Intensification + Daytime + Thermal Imagery Amber)
TWS optics (Daytime + Thermal Imagery White-Hot + Thermal Imagery Black-Hot)
TWS MG optics (Daytime + Thermal Imagery White-Hot + Thermal Imagery Black-Hot)
Vehicles
M2A1 Slammer tank
T-100 Varsuk tank
AFV-4 Gorgon wheeled APC
IFV-6a Cheetah tracked IFV AA
M4 Scorcher self-propelled artillery
M5 Sandstorm MLRS
2S9 Sochor
self-propelled artillery
ZSU-39 Tigris tracked IFV AA
CRV-6e
Bobcat tracked engineering vehicle
A 143 Buzzard jet fighter
Truck variants
SUV
Hatchback variants
Ship and boat variants
FIA faction
Playable Content
Showcases
Armed Assault
Drones
Gunships
Tanks
Faction: NATO
Faction: CSAT
Faction: AAF
Challenges
Challenge: CoF: Red 2
Challenge: CoF: Red 3
Challenge: CoF: Blue 2
Challenge: CoF: Blue 3
Challenge: CoF: Orange 2
Challenge: CoF: Orange 3
Multiplayer
MP_COOP_m03 - Escape from Altis
MP_COOP_m08 - Tanks
MP_COOP_m05 - Defend Syrta
MP_COOP_m06 - Seize Edoris
MP_COOP_m07 - Seize Feres

CHANGELOG

AH-9 family of helicopters has had its collision geometry tweaked
NATO technicians have allowed zeroing for AH-99
Fixed: Crew of the Blackfoot has been trained to fit the cockpit properly
Fixed: <a class="external-link" href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=10508" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=10508 </a>
(optics of the Mi-48 were too dirty)
New poses for Marid commander
Fixed optics model when turned out as commander of Marid (and other APCs)
CSAT commanders have been trained to not to open the hatch of Marid that much to have better cover inside
CSAT Marid drivers has been trained to open only their hatches and not ones of their commander who open their own hatches correctly now
Technicians have observed nausea syndromes of crew of amphibious vehicles and adjusted the speed of turning in water for them
Fixed: Indestructible wheels of wheeled APCs
Fixed: Animation position to prevent big leg clipping in Panther
Added compass to vehicles with turret
Orca updated with better cargo animations, pilot and copilot animations and new get in / out animations for passengers
Set sound for ladder animation
Added sounds of bodies falling (based on surfaces)
Linked sounds of stance changes (and some other) to all weapons
Added new main menu music track
Added main theme music track
Added lock detection sounds
Added sounds for locking targets
Set audio attenuation for static turrets
Added new voices for Radio Protocol (English, Altian English and Farsi)
Sounds of various vehicles have been adjusted (Offroad, Zamak, HEMTT and Hunter)
Fixed: Helicopter engine sound played after damage
RPG launch effect tweaked
RPG-42 is now able to hit correctly targets in the distance again
New impact effects for SABOT ammo
Mortar bag base config class added for new bag type entries
Damaged static weapons now actually look damaged
Fixed: Missing weapon in Basic Weapons (AAF) crate
Fixed: TRG rifles have incorrect mouse-over description of caliber
Static weapons are now deployable in formation in the editor
Added NVG with corresponding camo selections for all respective factions
Updated new boonie hat textures
Updated textures for new chest rigs
Chest rig camo selection fix
Added flags to uniforms
You can now drop to prone adjust in both rifle and pistol. Use sprint key to sprint sideways (left / right) and press Prone / Toggle Prone button to land in adjusted pose. You can also get into urban prone left / right from standing or kneeling adjust poses (left / right). All combinations are now possible.
New-style character collisions enabled foor smoother CQB movement and reduced 'sticking'
Firing Drills: NVG are now correctly added as items
Firing Drills: Deflection hits no longer score bonuses
Firing Drills: Fixed Range Officer animation so the animation sounds were not played endlessly as a ticking sound
Firing Drills: “Shooter ready?” message disabled - reducing out-of-place messages during quick-start a tiny bit
Firing Drills: All medal times tweaked based on testing / new additions to CoFs
Firing Drills: Implemented new voice-over work for bonus / accuracy targets
Firing Drills: CoF Green updated to match new features: optional targets, accuracy targets, etc.
Firing Drills: CoF Green - Solved Range Officer not looking the right way
Firing Drills: CoF Green - One moving target now starts at a random position
Firing Drills: CoF Green - Added accuracy target CP
Firing Drills: CoF Green - Added bonus target CP
Firing Drills: CoF Green - Tweaked shooting box sizes
Firing Drills: CoF Green - New target variants used
Firing Drills: CoF Green - Intro using MOCAP implemented - skipped after 5 starts
Firing Drills: CoF Green - Restarting at the end would not terminate the outro conversation well
Firing Drills: CoF Green - Last lane - first CP had its shooting box too far left
Firing Drills: CoF Green - Last lane - second CP had a very frustrating prone shooting box
Firing Drills: CoF Red (1) updated to match new features
Firing Drills: CoF Red - Fixed broken shooting boxes on the bridge
Firing Drills: CoF Red - First target with no-shoot is now harder to hit
Firing Drills: CoF Red - Added extra target to final CP
Firing Drills: CoF Red - New target variants used
Firing Drills: CoF Red - Tweaked shooting box sizes
Firing Drills: CoF Red - Bonus / accuracy targets added
Firing Drills: CoF Blue (1) updated to match new features
Firing Drills: CoF Blue - New target variants used
Firing Drills: CoF Blue - Tweaked shooting box sizes
Firing Drills: CoF Blue - Bonus / accuracy targets added
Firing Drills: CoF Orange (1) updated to match new features
Firing Drills: CoF Orange - Range Officer is using his binoculars again, now the animation graph is fixed
Firing Drills: CoF Orange - New target variants used
Firing Drills: CoF Orange - Bonus / accuracy targets added
Firing Drills: CoF Orange - Tweaked shooting box sizes
Firing Drills: CoF Orange - Mowed the grass at some shooting positions
Firing Drills: CoF Orange - Added few long-range targets to make zeroing / aim have more relevance
Firing Drills: CoF Orange - One moving target was moving way too fast
Added Showcase Combined Arms single-player friendly fire handling
Showcase Vehicles and Showcase Helicopters are now in the CSAT language
Changed: Voice acting for player in Showcase SCUBA
Changed: Papa Bear has a new voice in Showcase Infantry
Adjusted music at the start of Showcase Vehicles
Added different identities to Showcase characters (for Farsi)
Fuel stations have been bought by a new company and proudly display its logo
Improved collisions on most rocks
Missing icons of weapon backpacks should be purged
AAF officers should have the correct icon for their uniform in the inventory
Fixed: Wrong group in Supports Module
Fixed: SeaWall no longer shows up on the map
Added: Many supporting assets such as static objects (some of which usable in editor)
Added: UAV Terminal item
Fixed: Function priorities were ignored when executing trigger-activated modules
Fixed: Sometimes being unable to skip establishing shots and titlecards if you restart the mission while they're playing
Fixed: Vehicles synced to Vehicle Respawn Module with position set to "starting position" were not spawned precisely on the starting position
Removed: Red position circle hinting about player's position in map. Since the compass was reintroduced, this feature is no longer necessary.
Improved system for handling UAV sounds during establishing shots and world scenes
Sound is no longer muted during establishing shots and world scenes
Added looping music to Stratis world scenes
Added Artillery Computer entry in Field Manual
Updated Field Manual hints after previous optics fix in Arma 3 default controls preset
Several Field Manual entries have been updated with new icons
Hints for targeting have been improved
Hints for using rotory-wing aircraft have been adjusted according to current controls
Control schemes for Submarines and Planes are now configurable
Fixed minor issues with control presets
Menu colors changed to release skinning
Added: Scrollbar for Scenarios overviews
Added: Credits (ORBAT and rolling - by clicking the Arma 3 logo)
Fixed: BIS_fnc_codePerformance local variables can no longer be overwritten
Fixed: Tasks were not updated for players waiting for respawn
Fixed: Intro section was selected in the Editor instead of Mission by default
Renamed buttons in Pause Menu: Suspend -> Save & Exit and Revert -> Load
Custom game types are now displayed as Unknown
Removed: Mortar, Artillery and MLRS modules (they were not finished)
Added title button with icon for favorite column. Tweaked positions of columns.
Fixed: Object variables were not assigned correctly when BIS_fnc_objectVar was called on non-local object. This affected for example respawn positions and communication menu items.
Improved the Cyrillic font and added characters to the Korean font

ENGINE

Added support for marking favorite sessions in the MP server display
3D sound playback of Radio Protocol added for units other than your group
Virtual memory limit increased for 32 bit OS ( <a class="external-link" href="http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?152866-Development-branch-discussion&p=2481817&viewfull=1#post2481817" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> details </a>)\n* Engine memory footprint optimization (font character data are now stored differently, shaders are created on demand, AI road network, etc.)
Updated static table for network strings (MP optimization)
Various tweaks to PhysX and related performance
Fixed: Voice selected in the Profile options menu was not used for the player in-game
Fixed: Editor insert unit pictures, colors settings do not require restart anymore to take effect
Reduced cloud clipping due to optimizations in vertex shader
Fixed: Shadow volume instancing
Fixed: Transfer of mission list from Dedicated Server to client
Fixed: "Unhandled user message" spam in RPT for animals
New parameter for logging Steam messages to RPT ( <a class="external-link" href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=12961" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=12961 </a>)\n* Texture header is not preloaded when found in TexHeader manager (UI font optimization during loading)
Next throwable item is selected after current one is removed from gear
Fixed: Right clicking magazine forces a reload animation
Fixed: Right clicking on a loaded magazine would move magazine from an owner’s weapon to the ground
Fixed: You can't put a magazines directly into the empty weapon from the ground if there's another container tab (e.g. crate)
Fixed: You can't RMB binoculars / rangefinders onto the ground
Fixed: Can't RMB-equip mine detectors from the ground
Removed multiple cases of being stuck because of failed attempt to change stance / select weapon
AI leading targets accuracy improved
AI leading rockets improved
AI helicopter gunner aiming improved
AI prefer to stop and shoot, rather than running to cover, if enemy is close
Helicopter gunner will not automatically attack targeted friendly units
Increased range of IR lasers
Removed cases of player appearing as dead body in static turrets
Added: New scripting command - unlinkItem
Fixed: Blinking SSAO
Rain re-enabled
Fixed: <a class="external-link" href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=12961" rel="nofollow"> Fixed loading long list of subscribed missions </a>
Fixed: Progress bar color in splash window changed for release
Fixed: Delay of damaged texture change is now correctly reset
Added: Config parameter for keeping buildings in epe scene (PhysX) after destruction (bool keepInEPESceneAfterDeath)
Changed thrust and brake for tracked vehicle damaged tracks
Sound: Default volume now 100%
Fixed: Game crash when moving missiles from Hex pack to ground ( <a class="external-link" href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=13244" rel="nofollow"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=13244 </a>)\n* Fixed: Various problems with PhysX tree collisions
Fixed: Tracked vehicle mouse turning is no longer blocking key turning
Fixed: Team switch was inaccessible after player died
Enabled ejection from drowning helicopters
Fixed: Laser dot not occluded by objects when in first person view
Changed behavior of PhysX tank without driver
Fixed: NVG - it was possible to activate even without NVG in inventory
Radio Protocol message exclusion fixed - used e.g. for combat shouts
Music from main menu plays even during browsing of Field Manual (simulation no longer paused)
Fixed: Terrain shader bug on latest NVIDIA drivers (+ slight optimization)
Fixed: MP CTD when client submit briefing screen via the Continue button
Firing a weapon produces better color of light
UI sounds volume driven by radio slider (instead of music previously)
Removed animals from target list
Fixed: Voice preview is only played when editing profile

SPOTREP-00011

FROM: Project Lead
TO: Arma 3 Users
UNIT: Main Branch
ACTIVITY: Game Update: 1.02 (Altis performance, AI tweaks, Fixathon)
SIZE: ~1 GB

CHANGELOG

DATA

Potential Altis performance optimization (especially when using a lot of AI units): removed class properties from models in
Structures_F
that don't need it
Many small Altis object positioning tweaks and other terrain fixes
Fixed: Flipped moon texture
The moon halo object can now be different from the sun halo object (new world config parameter
moonHaloObject)\n* The light reflected by the moon has been made more realistic
Added: New runway parts for left and right airstrip on Altis
Runway lights have new models and configuration
Fixed: Darker runway at a distance and with overcast weather
Fixed: Ladder on hospital building has been reversed ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=13399" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=13399 </a>)\n* Fixed: Blinking resolution LODs on signs
Configured power line wires to be destroyed along with power line towers
Animals should be avoiding roads more now
Fashionable LCD panels for MBT gunners instead of old-style optics, and new reticles displayed on them
Player tank driver can turn out, while commander is turned in
Civilian (and FIA) trucks have been revamped
Added: Ability to mount Marshall driver position from right side
Fixed: Slammer recoil
Added: T-100 recoil animation for main gun
T-100 commander optics features in line with OPFOR tracked vehicles
T-100 back armor made thinner
Improved handling of terminal ballistics on armored vehicles
More realistic water fording ability for tracked armor
Added compass and additional radars for copilot seats
Removed magic disappearance of rotor blades for some helicopters
AH-99 badly placed exhausts fixed ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=9909" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=9909 </a>)\n* Adjusted position of Blackfoot pilot crosshair in HMD
Added stabilization for UAV optics
Fixed: Incorrect duplicate of get-in points for Speedboats
Fixed: Zooms of armed offroad gunner set to standard naked eye level ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=14213" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=14213 </a>
and <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=14699" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=14699 </a>)\n* Added: Mortar/HMG/GMG/Bipod/Tripod bags for every faction
- Added missing backpacks for Mk6 weapon
Capacity tweaking for mortars, GMGs and HMGs (inventory)
Fixed: Animations of static weapons
Tweaked: Bag weight for static weapons. It was too high for our maximum soldier load.
Fixed bombs of CAS UAVs
Re-balanced mine damage and overall mine usability
Tweaked: Pistol weights to match maximum soldier load count
Fixed: Negative friction of 120mm shells
Reticle materials for 3D scopes now glow in the dark
Fixed: Problem with 3D scope alpha sorting
Added:
BIS_fnc_unitPlay
function severely optimized. Unit playback is now smooth even when applied on multiple vehicles at the same time. Backwards compatible - will improve already released missions without need to change anything.
Tweaked: Action menu priorities
- Increased action priority for weapon assembly
Fixed: Radio protocol is no longer played during story conversations triggered by
BIS_fnc_kbTell
Fixed: Some groups spawned by Sites module had their skill set too high
Fixed: CAS bombing issues in Supports Module
Fixed: Rare occurrence of undefined variable for civilian randomization scripts
Fixed: Game sometimes got stuck in loading screen after respawn ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=14474" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=14474 </a>)\n* Added: Warning about using
BIS_fnc_addRespawnPosition
- calling the function on client at the mission start will result in data not being broadcasted correctly
Fixed: Modules were not executed in the right order on server
Fixed: Sending multiple recipients to
BIS_fnc_MP
caused the function to be ignored in singleplayer
Added: Recipient sent to
BIS_fnc_MP
can now be string - variable name of an object. The function will be executed where the object is local.
Fixed: Incorrect returned value when task checked by
BIS_fnc_taskCompleted
didn't exist
Fixed: "Vehicle Respawn" module didn't recognize airplanes, rendering them non-respawnable ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=13078" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=13078 </a>)\n* Fixed: HQ entities created by Headquarters module (used for example in Defend and Seize missions) were all using European voice. Correct voices (English for NATO and Persian for CSAT) are assigned now.
Fixed: "Set Task Destination" module is now optional, destination can now be configured in "Create Task" module. The same is true for task state ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=4144" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=4144 </a>)\n* Fixed: Functions with tag without specific name (i.e., no 'tag' attribute) were incorrectly categorized in the functions viewer
Fixed:
BIS_fnc_sandStorm
was using incorrect particle texture ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=13773" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=13773 </a>)\n* Added: Delay before respawn menu is applied only when player is simulated
Fixed: "EndMission" respawn template failed a mission even when some players were still alive after respawn tickets were exceeded
Fixed: Module effects were applied to vehicle commanders, not to vehicles themselves
Fixed: Debug console was not available for logged admins ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=13764" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=13764 </a>)\n* Fixed: Respawn display sometimes didn't close once player respawned
Fixed: Advanced hints save / load issue
Added:
BIS_fnc_countdown
- allows setting and managing countdown
Function
BIS_fnc_findInPairs
renamed to BIS_fnc_getFromPairs and now supports all variable types
New function
BIS_fnc_findInPairs
returns index of an item from the associative array found under the key
Fixed: Notifications are no longer displayed after player dies in singleplayer missions
Fixed: Zone Restriction module would sometimes fire a warning event when a unit left a vehicle
Fixed: Info about ability to sync "Respawn Position" module to a vehicle was missing
BLUFOR soldiers are now able to switch textures via
setObjectTexture
CSAT soldiers have been trained to distinguish fixed-wing UAV of their side better when standing next to it
Less pronounced character lip sync animations
Fixed: Several inventory capacity issues
Fixed: OPFOR pilots ammo load
Fixed: Guerrilla Rifleman AT backpack load out
Fixed: Guerrilla Engineer bag type
Fixed: Khaki vest camo for OPFOR snipers and Olive vests for AAF
Minor fix in BLUFOR repair specialist chest rig
Added: New icon for BLUFOR chest rig
Added: New icons for Guerrilla uniform types
Added side-specific textures and pictures for mortar bags
Introduced mass difference between normal and light helmets
Various characters models and textures tweaks, most notably the US flag being removed from AS and SMDI maps
Civilians are more prone to be fatally wounded by anything (damage tolerance and armor)
- Tweaked hitpoints of civilians. Now they will be fatally injured by one hit (5.56 mm and better caliber) to torso.
Configured destruction of
wreck_heli_attack_01
(Blackfoot wreck)
Added Korean and Japanese characters from other fonts to EtelkaMonospacePro (fixes missing texts in e.g. establishing shots in those languages)
Font:
EtelkaMonospaceProBold
added for backwards compatibility (inherits everything from
EtelkaMonospacePro)\n* Rolling credits now end after finishing and a short timeout
Fixed: Class name in title bar can't be edited any more in Insert Unit and Insert module in mission editor
Fixed: Positions of location labels (e.g., town names) in Splendid Camera were offset
Fixed: Respawn position selection list was blinking
Fixed: Tile effects were interactive, stealing mouse focus
Fixed: Error message for "Viper Green in trouble" conversation in Showcase Vehicles
Removed: Showcase Night radio at the enemy camp
Tweaked: Showcase Night player is now sitting on the front of the boat during insertion
Tweaked: Showcase Night boat driver now has a beanie hat
Tweaked: Showcase Night when player is detected near a site, enemies should now better hunt him
Tweaked: Showcase Night enemy patrols on sites are now on in safe behavior
Tweaked: Showcase Night enemies now play ambient animations
Tweaked: Showcase Night when player is detected on an enemy site, the nearest, not yet cleared, enemy site will become combat aware
Fixed: Showcase Night random patrols had skill of 1, now it's 0.4
Fixed: Showcase Night soldier leaning on the lighthouse was going through it
Fixed: Showcase Night enemies don't have NVGoggles any more (they wrongly had them because of class name changes)
New: Showcase Night enemy vehicle will now come and investigate the south after half the chaos threshold has been reached
Fixed: In Combined Arms single player you could kill insertion choppers crew without triggering friendly fire
Fixed: Defend Syrta character classes had wrong backpack
Fixed: Defend Syrta CSAT AA class had wrong backpack
Fixed: Seize and Defend missions were sometimes not executed properly on Dedicated Server
Tweaked: Civilian vehicles are now unlocked in MP scenarios
Tweaked: Lowered cost of enemy vehicles by 0.5 in MP scenarios
Tweaked: Tanks should now only spawn on last zone (MP)
New: Added Spotter and Sniper load outs on the last objective (MP)
Changed: Defend Syrta now has disabled AI by default
Firing Drills: CoF Green - removed manual hiding of barriers now they were removed from Stratis globally
Firing Drills: CoF Red 3 - disabled detecting statue as no-shoot until new solution is found (old one removed due to map optimizations)
Music has been reorganized to new class names, old ones are kept for compatibility
Main menu music track fix (different version of same track)
British Radio Protocol voices added (1 x Jay Crowe + 3 x Jayholder as data placeholder for future recordings)
Removed occasional animation glitch after Team Switch
Digital Deluxe Edition: Tactical Guide updated with various tweaks
Digital Deluxe Edition: Map updated with higher resolution

==== ENGINE ==== <a href="http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?159711-Development-Branch-Captain-s-AI-Log" target="_blank"> Many AI tweaks and fixes </a>

Enabled blood when Korean language is selected
Improved: Tank collisions / flipping
epeImpulseDamageCoef
parameter can now be changed for any vehicle
AI drivers are now better able to navigate out of obstacle and unstuck themselves
New possibility to turn off adaptive crosshair in options
Fixed: Favorite sessions in LAN view
Increased the limit of shown servers in the server browser from 500 to 10000
Fixed: Broken location detection of MP clients - people should be finally able to see servers close to them
Fixed: Country detection in MP
Crouch (toggle) now works correctly for launchers
Fixed: Aiming while holding 'sprint' key and not moving
Removed zoom warp (by using sprint while in optics)
Fixed: More strange zoom while sprinting with fatigue removed
NRemoved strange zoom when aiming while trying to sprint with high fatigue
Improved: Helicopter dropping like a stone when AA hits them
Fixed: Crash when player engages in conversation and has no topic
Added: Random angular velocity for dropped weapons in ragdoll
Fixed: DnD with container on soldier's container tab caused wrong behavior
Fixed: DnD with container on soldier's linked backpack caused wrong behavior
Fixed: Replacing linked weapon from weapon stored in backpack caused wrong behavior
Fixed: Bag disappearance and duplication
Fixed: Gear shows no magazines except handguns
removeWeapon
can also unlink assigned items now
Fixed: Command removeBackpack
Fixed:
removeAllContainers
leaves unit with uniform model even though their uniform is removed ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=7879" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=7879 </a>)\n* Fixed: Action Drop Backpack was not working
The
Men
category is now properly sorted in the unit dialog in editor
Fixed:
saveStatus
and loadStatus commands did not work
Fixed:
CheckCursorActionTarget
performance
Skybox lighting is now done per-pixel
New <a href="http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?160330-Development-Branch-Scripting-Discussion&p=2509659&viewfull=1#post2509659" target="_blank"> scripting commands </a>
for getting and setting identity parameters
New scripting command for getting fog parameters (
fogParams)\n* Added parameter
turretCanSee
config parameter to distinguish usability of compass for copilots

SPOTREP-00012

FROM: Project Lead
TO: Arma 3 Users
UNIT: Main Branch
ACTIVITY: Hotfix: 1.02 (Multiplayer stability)
SIZE: ~16 MB

CHANGELOG

ENGINE

Fixed: Common multiplayer instability related to PhysX simulation (ragdoll versus respawn) in patch 1.02. Please allow some time for all servers and clients to update - issues may persist if either isn't yet updated (they are able to connect to each other).

SPOTREP-00013

FROM: Project Lead
TO: Arma 3 Users
UNIT: Main Branch
ACTIVITY: Game Update: 1.04 (Campaign episode "Survive", New weapons, Light shafts, Enhanced rain)
SIZE: ~1.4 GB

CHANGELOG

DATA

Added: Campaign episode “Survive”
- We recommend not using active mods - or at least accept that we cannot influence their effects on the campaign.
- Consider checking for data corruption by verifying local data in the Steam client.
Added: 3 new music “Survive” tracks
Added: Rahim marksman rifle - bullpup 7.62 (CSAT)
Added: Zubr .45 revolver (CSAT)
Added: 4-Five .45 pistol (NATO)
Added: MRD and Yorris pistol collimators
Added: DMS marksman scope
Added: 'Scrapping' objects:
- Decommissioned hunter
- Boxes
- Pallets
- Misc. scrap
Added: Wooden tables
Added: Small objects (courtesy of the DayZ stand-alone team):
- Canteen
- Water bottle
- Baked beans
- Cereal box
- Powdered milk
- Rice
- Antibiotics
- Bandages
- Blood bag
- Defibrillator
- Disinfectant spray
- Pain killers
- Vitamin bottle
- Water purification tablets
- Duct tape
- Batteries
- Box of matches
- Butane canister
- Butane torch
- Heatpack
- Gas cooker
- Gas canister (medium)
- Can opener
- Tin container
- Fire extinguisher
- Shovel
- Metal wire
Added: Story characters, uniforms and vests
Added: 4 British-accented English Radio Protocols
Fixed: Vehicle equipment loads
Sandstorm has a correct texture for its turret
Fixed: Panther collision issue
Improved: Physics setup of Panther
Fixed: Reduced moire effect in MBT gunner optics
Added: New muzzle flash to Slammer
Fixed: Slammer accelerating too fast
Fixed: Slammer should have 5 forward gears
Fixed: Scorcher 'jumping' sometimes
Added: New type muzzle flash for tanks (applied on T-100)
Improved: Varsuk driving physics
Tweaked: Brakes of tracked vehicles
Improved: Damage handling on wheeled APCs
Tweaked: 120mm cannon firing effect
Fixed: Zamak driver can get in again, and also die
Fixed: Positions of active UI elements in Mk6 and Scorcher
Fixed: Color and shadow of the range indicator in armored vehicles
Fixed: TI issues of Mi-48 and Ka-60
Tweaked: Elevation limit for Mi-48 gunner
Turret of Mi-48 Kajman has correct axis for horizontal rotation (strictly vertical to make AI hit something)
Fixed: XH-9 family of helicopters doesn't produce strong shake in external view anymore
Fixed: TI issues on the Orca’s rockets
Fixed: Speedboat commander localization
Gunner of SDV is now able to turn his head correctly
Added: Compass to UGV and SDV
Fixed: Correct classes for SDV divers
Cargo of Stomper shows their NVG properly
Engine of SUV can be correctly hit now
New command bar and map icons for the Buzzard
Entering Offroad from the back no longer results in teleporting to the front
Improved: Kamysh driving model
Fixed: Levitating wheels on civilian trucks
Fixed: Mapped different light material on back lights of civilian trucks
Fixed: Added fire geometry components behind the glass of the front lights of civilian trucks
Fixed: Front lights positioning on box truck
Fixed: Fuel tank hitpoints and wheel hitpoints of civilian trucks
Fixed: MX SW should have even the "Single" fire mode
ABR has correct fire mode switch animation
Tweak: New recoils for ACP-C2
Fixed: Weapons placed in
WeaponHolder_Single_F
should remain visible even on edge of view
Fixed: Camera shake for static weapons has been adjusted
Fixed: BLUFOR mortar can be properly assembled
Static weapons are properly set to accept bipods / tripods from other sides
Adjusted deflection for various GL ammo types
Decreased damage, range and weight of demo charges (it was too huge and devastating for its purposes - <a class="external-link" href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=14849" rel="nofollow"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=14849 </a>
- and caused capacity issues for BLUFOR divers)
Added: Correct textures and icons for some unused but still present vest classes
No more launchers in backpacks
Side-specific static weapon backpacks are distinguished in editor
Added correct backpacks to static weapons per sides
Slightly increased mass of 7.62mm, .408 and 12.7mm ammo magazines to better match their RL weight and somewhat increase the important differences between magazines used. Soldier loads should be unaffected.
Increased Kitbag weight and capacity to better match its model size and to bring more diversity amongst bags
Increased tactical pack weight and capacity to better match its model size and to bring more diversity amongst bags
Increased weight of mines and mine detector to better match their real values
Changed explosives specialists bag types
Increased Independent ghillie suit weight and capacity to resolve issue with spotters not having a Claymore
Fixed: Some discrepancies between vest models and their capacities
Introduced some diversity amongst vest types in their weight and capacity
Independent diver has an adjusted outfit
Rangemaster and competitor have been trained to be able to throw grenades
Fixed: Configuration issue ( <a class="external-link" href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=12840" rel="nofollow"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=12840 </a>)\n* Introduced more diversity into already existing vests:
- Light (Lite) variants with lesser weight and armor
- Medium variants (Rig) with better armor and medium variants (GL) with better explosive protection
- Heavy variant for BLUFOR (Special) with limited capacity and greater weight
Fixed: Clipping through ladders in offices
Various ladder tweaks
Fixed: Gap between ground and bottom edge of the gate of research domes
Fixed: Shadow of plastic chairs now behaves better
Hotfix to prevent AI from firing at camonets
Damage to windows no longer transfer to total damage (to prevent buildings with many windows from taking excessive damage from explosives)
Improved visuals of the power generator object
Several bug fixes for Altis (e.g. object clipping or objects on roads)
Runway lights have been tweaked
Configured
featureSize
for
LandMark_F
to prevent runway lights from fading too soon
Fixed: "Treat yourself" was not localized ( <a class="external-link" href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=14519" rel="nofollow"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=14519 </a>)\n* Better textures for OPFOR and Independent divers
Fixed: Blinking of buoy and helipad
Fixed: Path to bomb falling sound
Fixed: Duplicated class names in music selection list
Added: Missing radio track
Fixed: Fire damage from fire created by script
ORBAT and rolling credits updated with new names for new content
Disabled obsolete music volume dimming during rolling credits
Credits display now destroyed correctly when it ends
Fixed: Bug with closing of rolling credits automatically soon after its start
Fixed: Conversations weren't terminated fast enough after one of the participants died
Cinema border function is now 'spawned' (can be also ‘called’ by designer)
Fixed: Missing tasks for clients Joined In Progress with disabled AI in Headhunters and both Escape missions
Disabled obsolete diagnostics in some showcases
Name of Showcase SCUBA is now correct in Czech
Fixed: Some modules were activated too early, leading to breaking Seize missions
Firing Drills: map briefings disabled where they should not be
Added: New lowering of weapons
Adjusted left walking for erc / knl states
Adjusted weapon sway of binoculars ( <a class="external-link" href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=12559" rel="nofollow"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=12559 </a>
- thanks to MadDogX)
When dying, camera will follow head movement
Lip sync slowed down, slightly visually improved
Added: More eye-pleasing disabled color of
RscTree
Added: New aspect ratios to Video Options
Radio Protocol messages now have different visualization than narrative messages
Chat messages use narrative visualization instead of Radio Protocol
Texture of explosion particles has been improved
Refraction effect for destruction flames added

ENGINE

Added: Light Shaft technology
Enabled new rain tech
- Particles for individual rain drops
- Influence by wind
- Global and local lighting
- Proper occlusion (e.g. no rain under object geometries)
Drawing of lens flares tweaked in engine
Clouds can not be disabled fully in Video Options anymore (caused artifacts and did not result in significant performance gain)
Sun lens flare occlusion tweaked
Fixed: Occlusion queries when using PiP
Fixed: Creation of MSAA depth / stencil buffer on DX10-only cards
Disabled search for primary monitor if position is set by command-line parameters (
posX
/
posY)\n* #lightpoint
objects are now correctly serialized
Removed wave computations for some unnecessary cases
AI-controlled turrets lead targets better
Small aiming inaccuracy for helicopter turrets fixed
Decreased AI time spent on tracking of friendly and known units
AI GMG gunners are now better able to attack soldiers on buildings
Target bearing is no longer based on formation direction
Added: Instructor Figure switch to Game Options
Fixed: Repair icon position
Fixed: Accessing Campaign menu stops the world scene
Fixed: Campaign menu did not refresh when getting back from a scenario
Note: Scenarios now show the map briefing even when no briefing.html (outdated method) is present
Fixed: If mission is reverted turn it into non-complete state (UI)
Fixed:
hudInfo
heading (compass should be shown correctly in turrets)
Fixed: Mouse over description used
descriptionShort
twice
Added: 3rd level for Campaign scenario tree
Fixed: Vest gets its duplicate when client takes them from non-local container ( <a class="external-link" href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=14539" rel="nofollow"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=14539 </a>)\n* Event handler
Put
added also into
UnmountItemFromWeapon
to inventory and
UnmountWeapon
to inventory
Event
Take
was added into taking backpack from a ground to a backpack slot action
Fixed: Subordinates can work with squad leader's equipment
Fixed: Vest gets duplicated when client takes it from non-local dead body
Fixed: Unable to DnD weapon optics from inventory
Fixed: Binoculars were invisible in inventory
Fixed: Cannot retrieve weapon items/vests/headgear/uniform/backpack from player immediately after death
Fixed: Introduce new scripting command to return all backpack containers ( <a class="external-link" href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/everyBackpack" rel="nofollow"> everyBackpack </a>)\n* Fixed: EventHandler from remote corpse did not work ( <a class="external-link" href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=7824" rel="nofollow"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=7824 </a>)\n* Fixed: MP AT soldiers could have an infinite count of rockets
Fixed: Replacing weapons created duplicates in some circumstances
Fixed: Replacing weapons with a magazine destroyed linked weapons in some circumstances
Fixed: A throwable weapon is now properly selected after taking a sidearm
Fixed: A bug where RMB multiplied magazines from the weapon magazine slot after loading a savegame
Fixed: Taking a sidearm could break the weapon info
Added: New scripting commands were added <a class="external-link" href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/magazinesDetailUniform" rel="nofollow"> magazinesDetailUniform </a>
, <a class="external-link" href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/magazinesDetailVest" rel="nofollow"> magazinesDetailVest </a>
, <a class="external-link" href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/magazinesDetailBackpack" rel="nofollow"> magazinesDetailBackpack </a>
New scripting commands added (add, remove, canAddItem from / to <a class="external-link" href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/canAddItemToUniform" rel="nofollow"> uniform </a>
, <a class="external-link" href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/canAddItemToVest" rel="nofollow"> vest </a>
, <a class="external-link" href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/canAddItemToBackpack" rel="nofollow"> backpack </a>
- <a class="external-link" href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=14576" rel="nofollow"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=14576 </a>)\n* New scripting commands added ( <a class="external-link" href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/uniformContainer" rel="nofollow"> uniformContainer </a>
, <a class="external-link" href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/vestContainer" rel="nofollow"> vestContainer </a>
, <a class="external-link" href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/backpackContainer" rel="nofollow"> backpackContainer </a>
- <a class="external-link" href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=14576" rel="nofollow"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=14576 </a>)\n* Scripting commands
addItemsTo
XYZ can add also magazines and weapons now
Vests should now correctly refresh when getting changed
Save / Load while reloading doesn't break the game anymore. Older saves might not work correctly.
Fixed: Crash opportunity after calling
removeSimpleTask
Fixed: Potential PhysX crash
Fixed: Crash related to paragliding in MP
Fixed: CTD when lasing a target with an UAV as a team leader
Fixed: CTD when changing Video Options
Fixed: Game crashed when switching weapons in unarmed helicopters
Fixed:
playNextMagazineSound
crash (while trying to add a magazine to an empty weapon slot)
Scripting commands
addItemCargo
and
addItemCargoGlobal
can add also magazines and weapons now
Fixed: Display eventhandlers being duplicated after restarting a mission
Fixed: Parachute animation (strange black surfaces between wires)
Fixed: Player now cannot enter vehicles while healing / being healed
Fixed: More precise water surface for particles
Fixed: Swimming at water surface
Fixed: Change indirect grenade damage behind cover
Fixed: Camera zoom when in gunner position and controlling UAV
Fixed: Airplane auto-landing
Fixed:
getVariable [var, default]
returns
default
, if value of
var
is
nil
Fixed: The
deleteVehicle
command on a UAV now also deletes the AI crew in it
Fixed: A rocket fired from AT stayed in the launcher
Fixed: Save / load of air units circling around using a Loiter waypoint
Added: Separate action for healing yourself and healing your comrade (to allow separate animation eventually)
Added: Proposal for change in attachment configuration design for weapons ( <a class="external-link" href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=2766" rel="nofollow"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=2766 </a>)\n* Added: New commands
addScoreSide
and <a class="external-link" href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/forceRespawn" rel="nofollow"> forceRespawn </a>
Memory allocation tweak for road networks
Assemble base can now be an array. It remembers the assemble base for disassembly, so static weapons can use compatible parts from different actions and remember what part is from what source.
Vehicles with
allowDamage
set to false will no longer explode
Updated wheels' center of mass for PhysX vehicles
Script commands
setCausticsParams
,
setSkyFogColorationStart
,
setHorizonSunColorationScale, setHorizonFogColorationStart
are not available anymore (were only meant for debugging purposes)
No longer allowing the assembling of UAV and static weapons during freefall
Added: New airplane
rudderInfluence
parameter
Maximum number of servers listed in MP is changed back to 500 (unfortunately there is no way around this for now)
Markers created on Dedicated Servers are now JIP compatible
Sound: Improved MP 3D sound playback
Sound: Added sound event for changing fire mode action (just in engine:
changeFiremodeSound
- not yet plugged into data)

SPOTREP-00014

FROM: Project Lead
TO: Arma 3 Users
UNIT: Main Branch
ACTIVITY: Hotfix: 1.04 (Campaign menu)
SIZE: ~16 MB

CHANGELOG

ENGINE

Fixed: Double-clicking a node / folder in the campaign menu tree (e.g. Survive), will now expand it - making it clearer how to start playing. The other option is pressing the arrow next to a node.

SPOTREP-00015

FROM: Project Lead
TO: Arma 3 Users
UNIT: Main Branch
ACTIVITY: Game Update: 1.06 (Surround sound dialogues, Campaign fixes)
SIZE: ~841 MB

CHANGELOG

DATA

Tweaked: Hiding of rocket pods on unarmed variants of light helicopters
Helicopters have their supplies transport capacity tweaked
Fixed: Vehicle equipment loads in response to this issue ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=14161" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=14161 </a>)\n* Adjusted Buzzard's HUD
Adjusted rudder coefficient of Buzzard
Fixed: Dead pilots in Buzzards have a correct pose now
Better LCD screen resolution for current state of vehicle optics
Slammer fire geometry and damage setup improvement
Added: Missing PhysX and suspension settings on Kamysh and Tigris
Kamysh hull hitpoints improved
Kamysh and Tigris front side armor easier to pierce through
Reflection and macro UV stretching on Marshall wheels fixed
Marshall interior damage materials tweaked
Marid damage material UVs tweaked
Fixed: Panther material problems
Redefined camo selections on armored vehicles
Multiple tweaks and repaired hidden selections on armored vehicles
Fixed: SUV has a texture error inside ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=13883" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=13883 </a>)\n* Fixed: AH-9 minigun barrel axis is wrong ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=645" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=645 </a>)\n* Fixed: RAH-99 spot light emissive texture is always active ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=12819" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=12819 </a>)\n* Flickering shadows in interiors of cars should be fixed
Getting out of a static turret now causes player to face the turret
Ejecting has been removed from action menu for static weapons because there is no need to eject when getting out is enough
Fixed: Bad penetration materials on static Titan launcher (AT)
Removed old lights from Zamak
Removed lights from lower LODs of Bobcat
View-pilot LOD of Gorgon tweaked
Fixed: Animation for gunner of Gorgon
Fixed: Missing textures on Gorgan ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=16032" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=16032 </a>)\n* Speedboat has now correct sorting of anti-water material
Fixed: Hitpoints of main rotor for Mohawk
Fixed: More appropriately sized missiles for Cheetah
Fixed: Rear lights on HEMTTs
Fixed: The stick of xH-9 family helicopters works again
Fixed: FIA truck cabin was not visible from the back ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=16043" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=16043 </a>)\n* Fixed: Offroad Armed was only enterable from drivers side ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=16025" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=16025 </a>)\n* Fixed: Camo in view LOD of transport truck
Sabot hit effect tweaked
Tweaking of dust effects created by infantry
Hit of ground by rifles should be now better visible on medium and low particle quality
New underwater effect for smoke grenades
Fixed: inSpeed and inDir variables for explosion effects
Divers and their equipment has been visually tweaked
Independent soldiers have been visually tweaked
AAF have their helmets visually tweaked
Unified standardized ammo loads for each vehicle type for every faction
Unified smoke and smoke shell colors for every faction
Changed BLUFOR Recon Marksman default rifle to EBR (from MXM variant)
Small uniform weight / capacity ratio update
Updated setup of heli pilot / heli crew / pilot equipment so it's now comparable across factions
Swapped load order of some equipment to help engine to load inventory properly (heavier stuff should go first)
Weapon weight diversification:
- Overall weapons weight increased
- Increased weight of heavy pistols
- Greater and better scaled weight differences between various weapons of the same type
Minor balance of OPFOR equipment:
- Decreased weight of pilot uniform
- Decreased capacity of standard uniforms
- Increased weight of standard uniforms
- Increased capacity of harnesses vests
Lowered damage of destroyed house hitpoints
New materials, improved textures for timbers and wood pile
Assistant Missile Specialist (AT) for all factions now carries one Anti-Personnel rocket and three Anti-Tank rockets, instead of just four Anti-Tanks rockets. Thus he offers somewhat broader spectrum of possibilities for Missile Specialist.
Increased amount of supplementary ammo carried by Assistant Automatic Rifleman for all factions to:
- BLUFOR 12x 6.5mm 100 round magazine
- OPFOR 8x 7.62mm 150 round magazine
- INDEP 6x 6.5mm 200 round magazine
Fixed: Minor fix of INDEP equipment. GL vest variant for INDEP Squad and Team leaders to match the distribution with other factions
Fixed: Rebalanced independent vests to introduce even more diversity among armors
Fixed: Minor redistribution of Guerrilla weapons
Fixed: Introduced minor variability in BLUFOR assistant automatic rifleman supplementary ammunition
Added: Titan AP rockets for BLUOR IFV and INDEP IFV
Added: RPG HE rockets for OPFOR BTR
Added: Tactical vest for OPFOR Helipilot
Decreased weight of OPFOR Marksman Rahim rifle
Increased weight of BLUFOR Marksman MXM variant rifle
Tweaked camera shaking from medium and heavy ordnance firing, hits and explosions
Grenades now cast shadow while flying towards their target
Mines now have a correct side
The artillery computer of mortars has been re-calibrated to actual computer type (slightly more accurate)
Zephyr missiles have their distinctive magazines
Fixed: Stretched LCD overlay UV for CROWS optics
Fixed: Bad normal mapping on MRCO optic
Fixed: Floating scope on MXM weapon ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=3102" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=3102 </a>)\n* Fixed: Range on M2HMG misaligned ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=15126" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=15126 </a>)\n* Fixed: Tweaked parameters of SDARs underwater ammo
Fixed: TRG rifles have correct mouse-over description of caliber
Repaired penetration material on some signs
Configured the second ladder for dp_smallFactory_F and added a second ladder
Thin armor plate surface added
Added: New armor plate materials for future appliances
All official objects should now in editor correctly show their author
Removed first red page from Notepad, File (documents) and File (top secret)
Improved: Falling into rocks by lighthouse and unable to get out ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=7276" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=7276 </a>)\n* Various small objects have their models reworked (wooden piles and electronics)
Bunker object makes better use of its ladder
Configured new marker lights for e.g. runway lights and airport tower lights
Fixed: Label shading on ammo boxes
Fixed: Can we please get the ramps on the H-Barrier watchtowers working? ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=15884" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=15884 </a>)\n* Fixed: Geometry component of Scrap Heap
Fixed: Textures of bridges in lower LODs
Fixed: Walking on stairs on cargo tower and cargo patrol tower
'colorBackground' attribute in CfgORBAT renamed to 'colorInsignia'
Bug caused by change of EH functionality in engine fixed
Updated: BIS_fnc_objectSide can now detect actual player's side, even after it was changed on the fly. This affects BIS_fnc_MP function, but the its behavior should remain same.
Removed: Chair on top of building in Showcase Armed Assault (would float after building destruction)
Fixed: Indestructible communications tower in Showcase Vehicles
Updated: Marker colors based on sides are now named consistently with other uses of sides. Previous classes were preserved because of backward compatibility.
Updated: Scripted side recognition - (side group player) and (playerSide) is now replaced by (player call BIS_fnc_objectSide)
Fixed: When using "Vehicle Respawn" module with respawn on start position, vehicles were not respawn precisely on the spot
Fixed: BIS_fnc_deleteTask no longer attempts to delete non-existent tasks
Fixed: Tasks were not deleted globally (by the previous function)
Fixed: handleDamage EH issue ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=6644" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=6644 </a>)\n* Fixed: Sector icons in the 3D scene were not based on difficulty
Fixed: Flaw in the logic of BIS_fnc_quotations and BIS_fnc_cinemaBorder was preventing saving from being re-enabled when they terminated
Fixed: Returned distance from trigger border in BIS_fnc_inTrigger was twice the actual value
Added: CfgFactionClasses entries now contain 'flag' attribute defining what flag texture is used
Added: Holding right shift while moving Splendid Camera will slow down the movement. Useful for precise camera positioning.
Added: BIS_fnc_deleteTask - a function to completely remove a task
Added: When using "Vehicle Respawn" module with respawn on marker, vehicle now respawned on starting position when no marker is found. This is true only when the vehicle has simulation enabled.
Added: It's now possible to remove vehicle respawn (see header of BIS_fnc_moduleRespawnVehicle for more details)
Added: Triggers synchronized to "Sector" module through "Unlock" logic will be activated based on sector owner. This enables triggering specific events or modules based on who's in control of the sector. See in-game module description for more details.
Added: Some "Sector" module attributes (e.g., participating sides or sector areas) can now be modified on the fly.
Added: Improved visualization of sectors added by "Sector" module
Added: Faction flag is now used to visualize sector owned instead of side flag
Added: "Players cost" attribute in "Sector" module can now be a code, dynamically calculated during mission
Added: "Deserted delay" attribute replaced by more logical "Deserted distance". When vehicle is abandoned, a vehicle will respawn after no player is in the given distance from it.
Added: BIS_fnc_playerSideFaction - returns the representative faction of the given side
Added: New optional attribute for Sector - score reward. Defines how many points are awarded to a side which captured the sector.
Added: Calling 'true call BIS_fnc_moduleSector' will now list all sectors.
Correctly unsetting of texture in film grain PP
Game Options: Language switch changed to ComboBox
Updated: MP mission HUD (i.e. the bar visualizing sectors or remaining respawn tickets) now shows side score of all involved sides, instead of merely displaying the leading side
UI: Insert Marker - Flags are no longer colorized (the white parts were incorrectly colored)
Added: Expand button to campaign menu
Fixed: Cinematic borders didn't cover the screen edges ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=15765" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=15765 </a>)\n* Fixed: Preview image for selecting interface colors was always white
Fixed: Text area for number of respawn tickets was too narrow
Fixed: Tooltips of controls in more than one control group
Fixed: Pause menu effects were visible after returning to a mission from which player previously exited the game while in pause menu
Added: Links to Community Wiki and editing forum to debug console header
Added: Faction score in debriefing screen
Fixed: Cinema borders now properly hide other GUI elements

CAMPAIGN (SPOILERS!)

More campaign texts have been adjusted to match voice-over work
Maxwell: Soldier that was leaning against a tree and was clipping removed
Maxwell composition updated to fix the clipping during the Wet Work briefing
Adjusted dates and time of briefings at Maxwell
Updated: Object compositions of Maxwell
Fixed: Players would sometimes get stuck after the introductory Maxwell animations
Fixed: Crossing Paths Camp Maxwell task was not declared completed
“Report In” task navigating to the mission providers will now properly show the waypoint in all situations
The 'discussion group' detection distance for ambient conversations was set generally too high
Simple termination of the 2nd ambient animation added to prevent unwanted collisions during briefing cutscene, where some of the soldiers suddenly had no weapons
The mission intel OSD was showing the wrong location information in Maxwell
Added: Safecheck code to prevent overlapping of the two different mission intel OSDs
Patrol notification was showing even if the Patrol gets disabled
Missing line breaks in “Patrol” task description were added
World object persistency detection / destruction was failing in case of the radio tower in A_in / A_in2
Fixed: Weapon pool persistent variables causing issues when reverting campaign
The starting gear in the equipment pool was adjusted
Adjusted the crash site composition to prevent the medic from getting stuck
Miller's identity was not set correctly
Fixed: Potential script error with mortars in Tipping Point
Improved behavior of mortars in the episode finale. Standing still when not in cover is guaranteed to kill you. Moving and staying in cover drastically decreases the chance.
Further improvements to the balance of the mortar segment
Slight adjustments to player's team's reactions to paratroopers
Further improvements to the behavior of the extraction boats
Name of Alpha Lead in ORBAT was not updating correctly
Added: Crossing Paths light flash on LZ Connor when AAF starts the attack
Dead identities should be now correctly replaced by new ones
Tried to prevent more cases of medics getting stuck after they tend to the wounded
Zone restriction module has been updated for soldiers
Tweaked: Code for triggering missions through strategic map to prevent blinking after the map fades to black
Improved ambient animation termination code to make it more reliable
Fixed: Duplicity in equipment visualization after briefings
Improved transition from strategic map into briefing
Player can now freely switch between 1st and 3rd person views during briefings
Player can now freely switch between 1st and 3rd person views during ‘welcome to Maxwell’ cutscenes
Pressing [Space] before the scene is rendered should not break the intro walk-in part
Transition from Patrol to Maxwell improved; it is not playing an intro animation anymore
Force-started briefings now directly trigger the default mission and there is no armory after the briefing is done
The ambient animation function now auto-terminates if it is executed on unit that is already playing ambient animation
Hub briefing skip mechanics fixed & improved. Players can now skip the whole briefing and get directly to the armory if they press [Space] before it loads.
Weather is now correctly updated when the time shifts for a briefing (e.g. fixes out-of-place rain during one briefing). Wind and rain are handled better.
Fixed: Safecheck mechanic that could break the campaign progression

ENGINE

Fixed: Surround sound issues with conversations especially <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/ctrlAddEventHandler" target="_blank"> ctrlAddEventHandler </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/displayAddEventHandler" target="_blank"> displayAddEventHandler </a>
now accept game code as well as strings
Command <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/removeAllActions" target="_blank"> removeAllActions </a>
changed
New network script function <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setObjectTextureGlobal" target="_blank"> setObjectTextureGlobal </a> <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/playableSlotsNumber" target="_blank"> playableSlotsNumber </a>
command added - returns number of available slots or playable units
Removed parameter from <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getShadowDistance" target="_blank"> getShadowDistance </a>
script command
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setShadowDistance" target="_blank"> setShadowDistance </a>
works again
Event handlers return value is used only if non-null ( <a href="http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?160330-Development-Branch-Scripting-Discussion&p=2550677&viewfull=1#post2550677" target="_blank"> details </a>)\n* If no handleDamage handler returns a value the damage remains unchanged instead of setting it to zero
handleHeal event handler is now also called for self-healing
Fixed: SP mission sometimes didn't end when some display was opened
Merged from OA / DayZ: Small MP optimization related to simulation precision
Fixed: Campaign menu double-click behavior
Fixed: Campaign / Scenarios / Challenges menus expand & collapse buttons
Added: All UI trees can now be expanded by double-click on an item
Added: New CTree config option to expand / collapse tree using double-click
Added: RscTree expandOnDoubleclick parameter
Fixed: exThreads parameter can break some script commands (e.g. scriptDone) ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=7456" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=7456 </a>)\n* Added: zeroing for AI target tracking
Helicopters are no longer able to move with destroyed main rotor
Stop propeller animation for ships when engine is hit
Terrain shadows tweaked
Moon and stars are now affected by fog
Fixed sun flare intensity computation
Added: New parameter drawLightSize for simple point light
Fixed: Taking a sidearm could break the weapon info
Fixed: HUDinfo does not show grenade info when character has no weapon
Fixed: AI gun shots inaudible after reload ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=15044" style="text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=15044 </a>)\n* Fixed: Disappearing magazines when changing to same weapon
Fixed: CTD when lasing a target with an UAV as a team leader
Fixed: Crash when double-clicking tree in campaign menu
Fixed: Crash when setting zero or negative mass
Fixed: Crash while starting -server

SPOTREP-00016

FROM: Project Lead
TO: Arma 3 Users
UNIT: Main Branch
ACTIVITY: Game Update: 1.08 (AAF Reinforcements Pack, Workshop improvements)
SIZE: ~1 GB

CHANGELOG

DATA

Added MBT-52 Kuma tank
Added FV-720 Mora Infantry Fighting Vehicle
Added: Wy-55 Hellcat (armed and unarmed) helicopters
Added: LRPS optics
Added: IR grenades
Added: Black variants of MX rifles
Added: Selected parts of the Tactical Guide to Field Manual
Added: Guerrilla headwear with headsets
Added: Improved narrative characters
Added: AAF Armor Groups for editor
Added: 7 new faces of developers
Added: 4 new ambient sounds
Added: New pile of wood model
Added: New camping light model
Added: 3 graves
Added: 2 variants of a garbage container
Added: 5 variants of graffiti
Added: Playground castle with slide!
Added: 2 wooden shelves
Added: Various leaflets and posters
Added: Board map of Altis, Stratis and customizable empty map
Added: Five variants of luggage heaps
Added: Four variants of a trash barrel
Added: Various fishing gear
Added: Third Altian Radio Protocol
Tweaked:
ScrollBar
scrollSpeed
Tweaked: Adjusted stances have their speeds
Tweaked: Panther turning and acceleration performance
Tweaked: Kamysh hull hitpoint (minor)
Tweaked: Slammer hitpoints (tracks less resistant to mines)
Tweaked: Tracks fire geometry for artillery
Tweaked: T-100 geometry
Tweaked: Post-Processing refract texture for rain
Tweaked: More materials on armored vehicles
Tweaked: Bandana model in far LODs
Tweaked: AI engagement ranges. AIs should prefer full-auto mode with MX SW.
Tweaked: Position and anti-collision lights on aircrafts (to make the lights glow smaller from large distances and larger from close distances)
Optimized:
BIS_fnc_selectRandom
function
Improved: Slammer damage visual indication
Adjusted: Collision damage coefficient for Darter to make landings a bit easier
Changed: Class property of fuel station feed from
house
to
vehicle
Changed: Parent class of
PlayGround_base_F
from
Static
to
HouseSmall
NATO technicians replaced optically camouflaged suspension of Slammer tank with a more powerful traditional variant
Showcase AAF: Buzzard will try to avoid collision with objects on runway again
Mortar has new UI icon and various visual tweaks
Opacity of black alpha in 3D scopes reduced
Reduced power of 120mm APFSDS (armor tweaking)
Repaired camo selections of HEMTTs and Zamaks
T-100 commander gun is more fragile
Functional mirrors for Gorgon
HEMTT models have been reworked (proxies have been merged into the models for better performance)
Minor key presets improvement. Zooming in and out mapped on mouse side buttons in all presets by default. It might be more convenient for some users then to have it on Numeric keys by default (though that is still available).
Update of backpack equipment. Introduced new backpack for divers of all factions.
Changed muzzle damage reductions to 0.8, for 0.7 was too much for new protection levels, resulting in too many hits required for a kill.
Grenade damage levels set according the new soldier protection levels. Introduced greater difference between HE Grenade and Mini Grenade. HE Grenades now act as heavier and more powerful defensive grenades, Mini Grenades are lighter, can be throw much further away, but do less damage.
Anti-personnel explosives damage levels set according the new soldier protection values.
Optimization of diver equipment for all factions
APDS ammo for Independents removed from ammo boxes
Sparks of Sabot hit should glow even at night now
Tuned armor damage textures
Functional mirrors for Marid
Rear view mirrors for Marshall
Reconfigured position and collision lights for all aircraft
KIA animation tweaks and fixes. All KIA animations are now 2x faster (inside vehicles).
KIA animation for injured passengers of medevac Zamak
Removed obsolete proxy of HEMMT ammo
Increased weight of Hand Grenade
Configured navigation lights for boats (+ renamed memory points to English)
Laser Designator is now consistent with other binocular types and could be lowered
Minor tweaks in soldier equipment:
- Optimized magazine count across factions
- Introduced freshly overhauled Mini Grenades for Recon units
- Increased Chest rig capacity by 20%
- Spotters now possess Laser Designators instead of Range Finders
- Set up correct gear protection values for gear introduced with “Survive”
Elevated throw angle by a little to better match arm movement and also put grenade little further by default
Optimized APERS mine count between BLUFOR and OPFOR Recon demo specialists
Optimized guerrilla team leader magazine count
Story characters have been tweaked
Decreased overall helmet protection to elevate importance of headshots
Minor downgrade of heaviest vest to be less effective against explosives
Minor optimization of soldier ammo loadouts
Unified squad leaders and team leaders ammo count across factions
Unified basic rifleman / scouts magazine ammo count across factions
Changed OPFOR Urban brown tactical vests for black ones that suits their camouflage patterns much better
Minor optimization of ammo bearers loadouts to increase their usability
Optimized OPFOR Urban magazine counts and assistants equipment
Showcase Combined Arms extraction chopper was not locked after players board it
Khaki chest rig is now fully khaki
Adjusted weights of Rice box to minimize PhysX sliding from gunfire
Maxwell: Navigation waypoint is no longer attached to the briefing speaker unit but is attached to the briefing center object
Assistant automatic rifleman renamed to asst. auto rifleman
Equipment tweaks: 6 HE grenade shells were added for BLUFOR and OPFOR ammo bearers. INDEPs will not have them for they carry more machine gun ammo along with a heavier rocket type (NLAW). They should now serve as quite universal ammo loading points for different weaponry of the whole squad and thus provide robust supply support in contrast to specialized support of different Assistant units.
Flipped emissive faces of position lights, renamed
PositionLight
selection to
PositionLights
and moved anti-collision lights from
PositionLights
selection to
CollisionLights
Unified class naming of heads - all
NATOHeads
have been renamed to
WhiteHeads
(that means just
NATOHead_01
and
16
to
21
, the rest was already correctly
WhiteHead)\n* Adjusted init scripts for vehicles to use <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setObjectTextureGlobal" target="_blank"> setObjectTextureGlobal </a>
( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=15618" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=15618 </a>)\n* Wheels of the Strider have been balanced to prevent their shadows to be cast in wrong direction
Balanced
cfgPatches
class for LRR
Disabled [inventory] map link in MP
Radio Protocol: preview samples used in profile editor now include all speakers for each voice type
Increased scroll speed of
ComboBoxes
Fixed: Campaign and Challenges menu inconsistency around expanding and collapsing trees
Fixed: Priorities of disassembling static weapons and getting into them
Fixed: Wheeled APCs damage balancing
Fixed: Speed of tracks for most of the tracked vehicles
Fixed: Gorgon turret animations
Fixed: Wrong view geometry of wreck of Slammer, offset in wreck proxy position
Fixed: MLRS launcher elevator animations
Fixed: Setting number of respawn tickets to 0 resulted in unlimited tickets, and the other way around (MP Defend)
Fixed: Blinking face in the thistle model
Fixed: Cropping of the campaign overview text
Fixed: OPFOR ACO now glows green in the dark (glowed red before)
Fixed: Disappearing rain in relation to ATOC
Fixed: It was possible to respawn on removed respawn position ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=15988" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=15988 </a>)\n* Fixed: T-100 missing hitpoints of commander's turret
Fixed: Empty LOD of T-100
Fixed: ‘Locking’ of texture in rain Post-Processing
Fixed: Crane glitches ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=15727" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=15727 </a>)\n* Fixed: Walking on stairs of Cargo tower and Cargo patrol tower
Fixed: GM6 Lynx 12.7mm 5Rnd Mag bullet trajectory ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=16166" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=16166 </a>)\n* Fixed: Camos / PiP mirrors for armored vehicles
Fixed: Camo selections of speedboats
Fixed:
BIS_fnc_sideName
returned incorrect value type for unrecognized side ID
Fixed: Propeller axes names (had redundant space in name)
Fixed: TI on reserve wheels of Zamak trucks
Fixed: Side score was displayed on the right bar even when "Multiplayer score" difficulty option was disabled
Fixed: Point lights of mortar flares
Fixed: Sabot hit effects produced wrong particles on some surfaces
Fixed: Display name of
250Rnd_30mm_HE_shells_Tracer_Green
Fixed: Showcase Night fog was not working
Fixed: Showcase Night - player reporting first contact improved
Fixed: Visual glitch on vest / assault pack
Fixed: Launchers - launched rocket remained in inventory
Fixed: Memory point names for fire effects of some vehicle weapons (coaxial on T-100 has effect on right place now)
Fixed: Extended armor parameter coefficients for every respective difficulty. You should not be invincible anymore when playing on lower difficulty settings with extended armor on.
Fixed: Incorrect mirror reflection in Offroads ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=14877" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=14877 </a>)\n* Fixed: Ability to crawl inside DPP tank large ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=7271" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=7271 </a>)\n* Fixed: Mismatched data for Laser Designator; it should now have correct texture even on the front
Fixed: Labels on OK button in campaign menu
Fixed: Mi 48 lower rotor blade was duplicated ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=13308" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=13308 </a>)\n* Fixed: Missing "from binocular" animation for all states. Removed warp when changing stances in binocular pistol mode.
Fixed: Stance transitions in pistol
Fixed: Guerrilla editor groups
Fixed: Time acceleration was not restored after Team Switch
Fixed: Units in safe mode get stuck after exiting Ifrit and helicopters
Fixed: Getting stuck in the roof at Mike 26 ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=7277" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=7277 </a>)\n* Fixed: Damaged factory missing / broken texture ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=13488" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=13488 </a>)\n* Fixed:
Land_Net_Fence_Gate_F
very hard to interact with ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=13642" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=13642 </a>)\n* Fixed: Missing classes of Altian Radio Protocols
Fixed: Showing loading screen in
BIS_fnc_startLoadingScreen
sometimes delayed the rest of the script by several milliseconds
Fixed: Scripting error when no respawn position was found
Fixed: LRPS and DMS now have correct optic type for AI
Fixed: Armed offroad is enterable as a co-driver from the right side ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=16447" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=16447 </a>)\n* Fixed: Campaign weapon persistency issue
Added: Ability to set forced sector owner using:
[,] call BIS_fnc_moduleSector
Added:
centerSize
parameter for visible point lights
Added: Script command <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getClientState" target="_blank"> getClientState </a>
Added: Unit playback by
BIS_fnc_unitPlay
can be now terminated by calling:
Added wrench icon to command menu of FIA engineer
Added: New function
BIS_fnc_jukebox
Added:
PositionLights
selections for boat models and mapped emissive materials
Added: Alpha version of
BIS_fnc_exportCfgVehicles
Added:
BIS_fnc_objectType
and
BIS_fnc_itemType
- functions to return category and specific type of an object or a weapon respectively
Added: Side-specific diver goggles
Added: IR grenades to the gear of Squad Leaders, JTACs, Spotters and Specialist Assistants of all factions
Added: Compass to all positions in Speedboat
Added: List of units that are being inserted to Editor > Insert Group
Added: Icons for OPFOR Urban Harness vest variant
Added:
BIS_fnc_crewCount
- returns number of crew positions in vehicle
Added:
BIS_fnc_importImageLinks
function
Added: More names into full credits
Added: Empty ORBAT sizes
Added:
numberOfWindows
parameter to structures and restructured position of
numberOfDoors
Added: More controller schemes

ENGINE

Various Steam Workshop improvements:
- Offline play of subscribed Workshop missions including saves is now possible
- Scenarios sorting by name, time subscribed and rating (applicable only for Workshop missions)
- Subscribed and published items are cached now - no more reloading each time
- Publish process is now adding
- Altis
- ,
- Stratis
- ,
- OtherMap
- tag depending on map used for scenario
- Querying and caching of Steam Workshop mission author name (displayed in Scenarios)
- Fixed: Adding tags during Steam Workshop publishing
- Using newest Steam SDK 1.26
Sorted: Mission status bar data structure
Light shafts disabled at night
Focus is set to first mission in list (applies to Scenarios, Challenges, Showcases)
Adjusted white glow and overall glow size of runway lights
shiningAdjustable
material can be now controlled by config
If a weapon is removed from a unit because of the animation set, its classname is now stored in unit's namespace so it can be retrieved <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/createUnit" target="_blank"> createUnit </a>
function now spawns unit with default 0.5 skill ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=12669" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=12669 </a>)\n* Merged RV core fix: squad.xml limited to 1024 kBytes to prevent it causing server issues
Skill of a unit of a group inserted in the editor now ranges from 0.4 (Pvt.) to 0.7 (Col.)
New parameters for
MarkerLight
to set blinking pattern (
blinkingPattern
and
blinkingPatternGuarantee
, to be documented)
Changed which entities should have lower priority in
calculatePriority
selection
Team members are ordered according to their numbers
Adjusted sun flare underwater
Fixed: Wrong direction of the rain particles
Fixed: Performance issue caused by fog
Fixed: UI event handler "unload" returned 'true', which removed all other event handlers of the same type
Fixed: In-game video stuttering (OGV)
Fixed:
vonCodecQuality
-related crash
Fixed: Campaign menu expand button behavior
Fixed:
setWeaponReloadTime
command
Fixed:
vehicle player removeMagazineTurret ["SmokeLauncherMag_boat", [-1]]
crashed the game
Fixed: Bug that throws an error if no default variable is used and the parameter doesn't exist
Fixed: Backpack - "Take item" action not working
Fixed: Duplicating items through "Take item" action
Fixed: Full-auto shooting in prone position doesn't stop when throwing a grenade
Fixed: Grenades cannot be thrown in Splendid Camera anymore
Fixed: Drowning crew in helicopters
Fixed: Correct override of the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setObjectTexture" target="_blank"> setObjectTexture </a>
message in JIP array ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=16197" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=16197 </a>)\n* Fixed: Inability to heal certain hitpoint areas
Fixed: AI soldiers now can heal hitpoints damage properly
Fixed: [MP DS] Unable to change uniform, vest, backpack from crate
Fixed: Unsynced trigger names on loaded MP games (loaded from save)
Fixed: Bridges with
descruct="no"
will be properly indestructible now
Fixed: Crash when using <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setParticleFire" target="_blank"> setParticleFire </a>
without particle initialization
Fixed: Changed non-entity items to be ignored by
CheckCursorActionTarget
Fixed: Unable to transfer a magazine to inventory when your weapon is empty
Fixed: Equipment in inventory could go missing
Added: Commands <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/triggerTimeoutCurrent" target="_blank"> triggerTimeoutCurrent </a>
/ <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/waypointTimeoutCurrent" target="_blank"> waypointTimeoutCurrent </a>
Added: Command <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setParticleFire" target="_blank"> setParticleFire </a>
Added: Mission status slots are now clickable
Added: Function isInitialized

SPOTREP-00017

FROM: Project Lead
TO: Arma 3 Users
UNIT: Main Branch
ACTIVITY: Game Update: 1.10 (Campaign episode "Adapt", MP optimizations, HDAO)
SIZE: ~961 MB

CHANGELOG

DATA

Added: Campaign episode “Adapt”
- We recommend not using active mods - or at least accept that we cannot influence their effects on the campaign.
- Consider checking for data corruption by verifying local data in the Steam client.
Added: "Adapt" music
- 4 event tracks (with variants)
- 1 ambient track
- 1 background track
- 4 lead tracks (with variants)
Added: 2 new voices to Radio Protocol
- 1 British English
- 1 Altian English
Wy-55 Hellcat cockpit visually tweaked
Fixed: Distant LOD of Hellcat making it transparent
Added: When all sides are using respawn tickets, their numbers will be automatically shown in the debriefing
Fixed: Missing scrollbar in "Scenarios" and other displays
Properties of scrollbars are handled by
CScrollBar
itself now
Added
blinkingPattern
and
blinkingPatternGuarantee
parameters where appropriate and restructured
MarkerLights
config
Emissive materials for
MarkerLights
are now animated according to the lights being on or off or blinking
Models: reworked position lights selections
HMD of Hellcat has been re-centered
Reworked proxies of Buzzard to be useful for user armament
Tweaked PhysX collision damage for tanks
Tracks of tanks should not get damaged up to 30 KPH collisions
Zeroing for Kuma commander HMG
Configured animation sources and animations for
MarkerLights
on
Boat_Civil_04
,
RoadCone
and
RoadBarrier
Fine-tuned position of various group members in editor
Darter doesn't have FAKs anymore ( <a class="external-link" href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=13089" rel="nofollow"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=13089 </a>)\n* Fixed: Using non-existent rank resulted in incorrect returned value (
BIS_fnc_rankParams)\n* Added: When commander rank is missing, it's not displayed (
BIS_fnc_ORBATGetGroupParams)\n* Fixed: Scripting error when no respawn position was found
Fixed: Script header of
BIS_fnc_MP
contained misleading description
BIS_fnc_playVideo
: default variable for skipping videos was incorrectly set, resulting in instant termination under certain circumstances
Added: In module config, '
isGlobal = 2
' now has the same effect as '
isPersistent = 1
'. The
isPersistent
attribute remains supported, but is considered deprecated. See <a class="external-link" href="http://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Modules" rel="nofollow"> http://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Modules </a>
for more info.
New scripted geometry function added
Redistributed proper helmets among Grenadiers
Small fix of OPFOR Leader's helmet inheritance class
Miller now has some basic equipment when placed in the editor
New character heads received some polishing
Changed: Simulation Manager now ignores helper objects
Added: Poster Module
- Removed graffiti, leaflets and posters from editor
- Added: Variable (
- postersArray)\n* Fixed: Roadways of chapels and the airport tower
Fixed: Missing empty parameter for battlefield sounds ( <a class="external-link" href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=16512" rel="nofollow"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=16512 </a>)\n* Added non-homogenous material for radar dome
Configured
posterSize
, icons and
mapSizes
for graffiti
Fixed: Non-functional binoculars
Added: Black background when player is off the map
Increased weight of machine guns while maintaining their weight differences
Fixed: Localization for yellow flare and for 3rnd flare magazines
Fixed: Zubr .45 had stretched / misplaced textures on the cartridges ( <a class="external-link" href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=16491" rel="nofollow"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=16491 </a>)\n* Increased number of suppressors and flashlights in Support ammo boxes and Air Supply boxes
The material of craters has been tweaked
Added modest camera shaking from nearby hits for infantry weapons
SMGs have improved zeroing for iron sights
Tweak: Higher AI engagement ranges. AI snipers with GM6 should attack from greater distances.
Fixed: Hellcat hitpoints
Fixed: An issue with animations getting stuck when using a medikit with a handgun
Fixed: An issue with standing up when trying to strafe in fast prone
Added: New helmet camouflages
Adjusted: Carbine rifles distribution
Added:
BIS_fnc_bleedTickets
- system which will decrease amount of side respawn tickets based on sector dominance
Added:
BIS_fnc_counter
now supports multiple name spaces
Added: Executing
call bis_fnc_respawnTickets
will now return an array containing side with the lowest number of tickets and their value
Fixed: Glasses were not recognized correctly ( <a class="external-link" href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=16574" rel="nofollow"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=16574 </a>)\n* Added:
BIS_fnc_sortAlphabetically
- a function to sort an array of strings alphabetically
Fixed:
BIS_fnc_dirTo
returns negative value in some situations ( <a class="external-link" href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=16556" rel="nofollow"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=16556 </a>)\n* Added: Corresponding AA and AT static launcher backpacks for every respective faction ( <a class="external-link" href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=16520" rel="nofollow"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=16520 </a>)\n* Fixed: A typo in Industry Standard preset and cleared some redundant entries
Fixed: AI disembarking from WY-55 Hellcat sometimes breaks main rotor
Radio Protocol: preview samples used in profile editor now include all speakers for each voice type
Fixed: Missing classes of the Altian Radio Protocol
Roadways of small chapels have been tweaked
Added: Empty ORBAT sizes
Fixed: KIA cargo pose of Hellcat crew
Fixed: Some situations in which credits would not execute
Fixed: An error that appeared when changing mission parameters during hosting a multiplayer game
Added:
colorFocused
and
colorBackgroundFocused
parameters for setting colors of focused
RscShortcutButton
Fixed: Support calls should now be globally limited instead of per player in Defend Kamino MP mission
Fixed: A flying H-barrier in the AA outpost has been grounded
Fixed: Bugged left sleeve of FIA soldier model
Added:
BIS_fnc_fixDate
- checks and ev. fixes the date and time, when it goes out of the boundaries
Added:
BIS_fnc_isLeapYear
- returns true if given year is leap year
Added:
BIS_fnc_monthDays
- returns number of days in given month
Fixed: An issue where NVGs could remain on during cutscenes
Fixed: CSAT Grenadier now has correct helmet
Tweaked: Effects of suppressors on bullets
Tweaked: Underwater ammo speed and damage
Function
BIS_fnc_setToPairs
now has a correct example
Added new functions to control the stacking of disabled save games
- Modified
- BIS_fnc_cinemaBorder
- and
- BIS_fnc_quotations
- to support stacking of disabled save games
- Modified all “Survive” missions to support new stacked handling of disabled saving
Continued work upon soldier protection:
- Slightly decreased collateral resistance of OPFOR soldiers’ extremities
- Decreased OPFOR advanced uniform protectiveness of extremities for it was too powerful. Still, it protects comparatively better than other uniforms.
- Set up specific protection values for BLUFOR Helipilot and Pilot coveralls. It will not save you much more than the standard uniform, but there is a certain difference.
- Set up proper protection values for OPFOR Officer uniform
- Range-master belt, bandoleer and chest-rig armor values set to zero (serving as just equipment holders)
- Tweaked helmet protection levels
- Minor tweaks in ammunition, precise adjusting of
- minimalHitRange
- values, damage scaling rounds up, pistol ammunition damage adjustments and grenade tweaks
- Adjusted explosives to maintain the protection of grenadier vests against explosives and grenades
- Minor changes in soldier equipment due to changes in headgear. Purpose of classes is not affected in any meaningful manner.
- Impacts of bullets cause soldiers to ragdoll a bit (flinch) even if they are fully absorbed by armor
- Decreased overall helmet protection values to increase significance of head-shots and general lethality of damage to the head
- Increased density of soldiers’ bodies to improve headshot lethality
- Because of the previous change it was also necessary to halve the explosion shielding of head hitpoint in general to maintain helmet protection levels for collateral indirect damage and explosions
- Fixed HE grenade from underbarrel GL weapon to match his RGO Frag grenade counterpart
- Elevated OPFOR collateral protection for hands and legs for the previous values were not sufficient to create meaningful difference between OPFOR and soldiers of other factions
Mk20 rifle now has correct zeroing steps of iron sights
Fixed: Possible issues with cinema border function being called badly
Engineer should be no longer stuck after repairing a vehicle

ENGINE

Added: Initial implementation of HDAO method for ambient occlusion computation
- Kudos to AMD engineer Layla Mah!
- It's available only for DX11 GPUs (uses compute shaders)
- Can be found in video options in AO settings
Several multiplayer optimizations
- Optimized dynamic errors for server
- Better load spread across several CPU cores
Various PhysX-related crash opportunities fixed
Various small fix merges from core RV engine
Fixed: Possible crash in Dedicated Servers
Removed:
setAIS
scripting function
Optimization of bleeding splatters creation
Optimization of footstep marks creation
Fixed: AI's selection of rifle and handgun <a class="external-link" href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/switchCamera" rel="nofollow"> switchCamera </a>
command now works for external / internal camera when gunner camera is not allowed
Merged and used some optimization of collision detection from DayZ
Fixed: Crash caused by wrong vertex data in specific objects
Added several safety checks to prevent unnecessary AI calculations (optimization)
Stolen (different side) vehicle is unassigned from group - to prevent AI team members from destroying it
Fixed: 3rd person mortar view
Fixed: Artillery not shooting at given position
Fix for low skill AI turret gunners shooting at impossible-to-hit targets
Tripwire mines now work properly when put in buildings
Swimming soldiers stop levitating / swimming on land
Fixed: Creation of duplicate post process effect handles after saved game is loaded
No longer creating target lists for empty groups (small AI optimization)
Fixed: CTD caused by broken skeletons - added index check
Fixed: An inventory issue with backpacks in crates
Fixed: Spawned medikits and FAKs sometimes have zero weight
Simulation of dead bodies has been optimized
Adjusted: Dynamic Calculated Error for AI, working on turrets, reacting to loosing sight of target
Slight rendering optimization in stencil buffer usage
Fixed: Disappearing tags when publishing a mission to Steam Workshop
Fixed: Shadow of a proxy object when the proxy itself or the main object are not visible
Fixed: AI unit is no longer repeatedly swapping gunner / observer position
Fixed: The <a class="external-link" href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/addItem" rel="nofollow"> addItem </a>
command didn't register that a unit has magazines ( <a class="external-link" href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=15885#c62694" rel="nofollow"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=15885#c62694 </a>)\n* Fixed: Houses no longer have inventory
Fixed: An issue with inability to play a mission that was subscribed from in-game overlay in offline mode right after the subscription
Fixed: An issue where AI switched to sidearm but seemed to still be holding their primary weapon
Fixed: Connecting headless client to password-protected server
Fixed: AI avoiding dead bodies
Tweaked: Low-skilled AI soldiers and gunners to be minimally effective
Fixed: Low-skilled AI tank gunner couldn't engage targets properly
Hotfixed: SubSkeleton log spam
Added: Server option
enablePlayerDiag
for printing diagnostics about players and pending messages

SPOTREP-00018

FROM: Project Lead
TO: Arma 3 Users
UNIT: Main Branch
ACTIVITY: Hotfix: 1.10 (Debug tools disabled, Linux Server optimization)
SIZE: ~16 MB

CHANGELOG

ENGINE

Debugging information removed from the main branch version ( <a href="http://dev.arma3.com/sitrep-00041" target="_blank"> more information </a>)\n* Additional optimizations enabled on the Linux Dedicated Server version

SPOTREP-00019

FROM: Project Lead
TO: Arma 3 Users
UNIT: Main Branch
ACTIVITY: Game Update: 1.12 (Slammer UP tank, Vehicle optics, Linear car controls)
SIZE: ~709 MB

CHANGELOG

DATA

Added: Slammer UP
Improved: Armored vehicle optics
Added: Sounds for changing fire modes of most guns
Added: Generic soldier animation movement sounds
Added: 1 x full new Radio Protocol
Added: New command <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/briefingName" target="_blank"> briefingName </a>
Added: Insignias should work on all soldiers (as a last hidden section of each of them)
Added: Tooltips to ListBox items in Controls
Added: <a href="http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?155866-Arma-3-Particle-Effects-documentation&p=2605757&viewfull=1#post2605757" target="_blank"> New particle modules </a>
(fire, smoke, plankton)
Added: Icons for Seize and Defend game types
Added: Using
BIS_fnc_addIventory
, you can now add a class from CfgVehicles (e.g. "B_Soldier_F") to use its loadout
Added: "Create task" module can now be added to specific side using "owner" attribute, without need to synchronize the module to any unit
Added: Geometry PhysX LOD for Hellcat
Added: Task descriptions can now be loaded from
CfgTaskDescriptions
Added: Task notification is now compatible with nested displays
Added: More vehicle classes for structures (for UI organization)
Added: RHA plate surface materials of thicknesses 1, 3, 5, 7, 16 and 23mm, Cast iron plate material
Added: Missing rvmats on MLRS
Added: Ability to re-texture Kuma
Added: More sounds for various cutscene animations
Added: Calling
[,false] call bis_fnc_moduleRespawnVehicle
will now return current respawn position type (e.g., on start, on BLUFOR respawn, ...)
Added: Dynamic task loading in sector module
Added: Attack & Defend objective tasks are now titled "Seize X" and "Defend X"
Added: Ability to choose end type when setting mission countdown
Added: Countdown and Respawn Ticket modules will now automatically end the mission once time or tickets reach 0
Added: On-screen notifications are now logged into diary under "Log" section for later review
Added: New version of demo charge (class
DemoCharge_Remote_Ammo_Scripted)\n <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=15023" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=15023 </a>)\n* Added: Clicking sound for hiding text in UI
Added: New parameter
musicClass
for all music tracks
Added: Battlefield sound objects
Added: Sound for self-healing animations
Added: New variant for procedural destruct material
Added: Empty weapon holder on community request
Added: Info about JIP in initPlayerLocal.sqf and initPlayerServer.sqf was sometimes incorrect
Added:
BIS_fnc_itemType
now sorts Glasses, Headgear, Vest, Uniform and Backpack into new category Equipment
Added: CheckBox control to GUI editor
Added: Specific ground holder for caps to prevent them from levitating
Added: Safety measures to prevent stalling boat engines
Added: New display names for rebreathers to make them easily distinguishable in inventory
Added: New display names for NVGs to make them easily distinguishable in inventory
Added: New sounds to various animations
Fixes in translations of 'Adapt' assets and conversations
Fixed:
UGV_01
had a different texture for body and turret
Fixed: Missing radio Post-Processing on a few voice-overs
Fixed: Tracks for Panther-based vehicles
Fixed: Flipped trace of right track of Varsuk and Sochor
Fixed: Flipped trace of Kuma's right track
Fixed: Issue where ampersand in mission description caused missing remaining part of description ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=15973" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=15973 </a>
/ <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=16225" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=16225 </a>)\n* Fixed: Missing fire damage for emitter created by <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setParticleParams" target="_blank"> setParticleParams </a>
Fixed: Opening Team Switch menu with no switchable units available leads to scripting error
Fixed:
SelectSave
display title IDC
Fixed: "Unexpected control type" warnings in log
Fixed: Specularity of phone booth materials
Fixed: Colors of fishing nets
Fixed: Mission end animation was not terminated when player died (leading to posthumous victory)
Fixed: Respawn tickets are now decreased upon player death, not respawn
Fixed: Logic side is always friendly to everyone
Fixed:
BIS_fnc_executeStackedEventHandler
does not have a return value anymore ( <a href="http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?167822-Stacked-event-handlers-OnEachFrame-OnPlayerConnected-etc&p=2563537&viewfull=1#post2563537" target="_blank"> forums reference </a>)\n* Fixed: Wrong model of Caucasian head
Fixed: Campaign menu's replay button
Fixed: Turret texture of Ifrit (thanks to <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=16847" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=16847 </a>)\n* Fixed: Function header for Respawn Tickets
Fixed: Rangemaster Suit has a correct description
Fixed: Multiline in init
EditBox
(you are now able to use even text longer than the field itself)
Fixed: Error in PCML optic when ADS ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=16850" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=16850 </a>)\n* Fixed: Alpha channel of old MBT gunner reticle (odd mipmaps)
Fixed:
H_HelmetB_camo
has armor value 0 & passthrough of 1 ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=17078" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=17078 </a>)\n* Fixed: Link to wrong textures of officer character
Fixed: Naval Mine (Moored) does no damage ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=16978" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=16978 </a>)\n* Fixed: Bullets shown in transparent magazine of PDW2000
Fixed: Wrong campaign menu OK button text
Fixed: Some hitpoints on the Bobcat
Fixed: List of addons for Dedicated Server to run Seize Edoris
Fixed: Some trigger-activated modules didn't work
Fixed: Cargo parachutes are now correctly animated while opening and landing
Fixed: Darter has been adjusted to withstand assembly even inside houses
Fixed: Berets have a correct texture
Fixed: HQ module was deleting its group
Fixed: Adjusted armor of Truck lights
Fixed: Sounds of owl used as a trigger doesn't produce an error message anymore
Fixed: Optimized grenade throwing distance according to the realization that RL values are not very well intuitively perceived by player in-game
Fixed: Kerry's backpack has a correct icon
Fixed: Tigris texture
Fixed:
BIS_fnc_bleedTickets
showed scripting error when no sectors were available
Fixed: Calling
BIS_fnc_respawnTickets
to get side with lowest amount of tickets included also sides with no tickets defined
Fixed: Checking for the side with lowest number of respawn tickets will now return empty when no tickets are defined
Fixed: Fixed initial launch position for vehicle launched ATGM and SAM missiles on armored vehicles
Fixed: Changing pistol or rifle for binoculars now has sound in all stances
Fixed: Healing yourself should now have a sound
Fixed: Kerry now has a vest with his nametag
Fixed: Fonts - Added missing Cyrillic characters
Fixed: Picking "Random" position in respawn position menu resulted in player being respawned on the newest position instead
Fixed: Icons of tracer magazines
Fixed: Too aggressive corpse removal in Escape from Stratis
Fixed: Shipwreck icons now are colored black
Fixed: Supply Box - Player can't change weapon with ammo
Fixed: Panther model.cfg
Fixed: Module framework no longer waits for execution of modules outside of the framework
Fixed: Modules were not executed in the right order upon mission start
Fixed: Scripting error for animals ( <a href="http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?152866-General-Discussion-%28dev-branch%29&p=2619842&viewfull=1#post2619842" target="_blank"> forums reference </a>)\n* Fixed: Path to soldier fatigue sounds
Fixed: Ambient noises of Van
Fixed: Calling
BIS_fnc_spawnVehicle
to create UAV or UGV didn't create vehicle's ‘crew’
Fixed:
BIS_fnc_spawnGroup
didn't create group members with same group IDs as in 2D editor
Fixed: Group names were broken
Fixed: Overlay of sliders and values in Customize Controller display
Fixed: Occasional script error while animal is in formation
Fixed: Changing stance from crouch on your side
Fixed: Occasional bug in checking of nearby objects in animal behavior
Fixed: Cargo parachute sank into ground because of wrong geometry model. Now it folds when its bottom part hits the ground.
Fixed: Ammo boxes were not recognized correctly by
BIS_fnc_objectType
Fixed: One motorized group was still missing its text label ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=17438" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=17438 </a>)\n* Fixed: Broken particle spawn ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=17429" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=17429 </a>)\n* Fixed: Shaking at low speeds and turning to one side of Buzzard
Fixed: AI paratroopers should now be able to eject from helicopters without killing themselves
Fixed: Name of Kerry's helmet
Fixed:
BIS_fnc_groupVehicles
would not have return value when grpNull or no group was sent to the function
Fixed: Animals in formation wanted to walk / run a way more often than out of formation
Fixed: Forbid large satchel charge to be placed inside vests as it is not supposed to fit at all
Fixed: Display names for various weapon, item, headgear and vest holders
Fixed: Bandana Mask weapon holder
Fixed: Wrong mission name in Dedicated Server mission selection for Headhunters and Escape from Stratis
Fixed: Order of vehicles in motorized infantry guerrilla groups
Fixed: Simulation Manager: Ships were being brought to a halt sometimes
Fixed: Callsign module didn't accept localized strings
Fixed: Non-PhysX vehicles were not supported by Vehicle Respawn module
Fixed: cfgPatches for Black MX Rifles
Fixed: cfgPatches for Katiba rifles
Improved OPFOR legs sustaining too many hits
Stinger has a correct zeroing in iron sights
Leaflets and posters should be no longer available as targets for the player’s team
Caucasian heads should display damage properly
PCML should lock only on proper targets
Improved: Cheetah turret fire geometry
Animated skirt plates for Panther and Cheetah
Improved: Fire geometry of Tigris turret
Gorgon mass distribution
NATO supplies of instant glue for side skirts of Slammers have been depleted
Animated plate selections for other Slammer variants
Tweaked: Kuma fire geometry
Kuma's turret launches 16 smoke grenades around the whole tank
More smoke grenades for Mora
Considered Kuma's longer 120mm barrel resulting in increased muzzle velocity
Limited Kuma's ammo storage capacity to 42 rounds
The Airport building has been repaired and should no longer produce any debug errors
HV Column Wire properties have been fixed
Wreck of offroad (the one seen all over Altis) has been adjusted
Roadways of piers have been tweaked
Moved Campaigns button to the first position in Play menu
Updated: Mod icons are now larger
Repaired PCML reticle
Repaired icon of Buzzard
New:
BIS_fnc_addStackedEventHandler
now accepts code or function name (instead of only function name)
Randomization of textures has been removed from FIA trucks to let them have the correct FIA textures (see <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=16846" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=16846 </a>)\n* Correct path to SMDI material of Trawler
ZSU-39 missiles were oversized
PhysX should not be different on Panther variants
Adjusted clipping of Marid drivers while getting in or out
Improved gearbox behavior on MBTs
Tweaked: Muzzle smoke particle effect (optimization)
Full credits: updated actors and a moderator
Increased airFriction for SDAR underwater ammunition to make it less suitable for ‘above-water’ fire than standard 5.56mm ammunition
Increased initial speed of EBR and Rahim 7.62mm bullet. Previous decrease caused minor issue with OPFOR soldier protection.
Slightly rebalanced Independent vests. Actual hit-to-kill ratios are unchanged, but
V_PlateCarrierIA2_dgtl
should not have a chance to save you from sniper rifle fire as
V_PlateCarrierSpec_rgr
could.
Set up proper initSpeed parameters for various infantry weapons according to their RL counterparts or through careful approximation. Also performed slight round up adjustment of airFriction for small arms bullets to create greater distinctions between them.
Performed several minor explosive tweaks
Slammer and variants (Scorcher, Sandstorm) have correct damage and destruction materials
Kuma maminMassCollisionLimitximum gun depression increased
Improved building of texture index for land decals
Radio Protocol: "Move to" object - added new map types & sound objects
Unified collision, fire and PhysX geometries of Panthers
Panther AA and CRV made a bit heavier
Bobcat suspension animations were reversed
Varsuk damage textures display improved
Tweaked: Convoy / normal speed of armored vehicles
Yellow tracers for Kuma 120mm rounds
Tweaked: Dispersion for Slammer main gun
Lights of Hatchbacks are easier to destroy
Various power plants have their own map icons
Another update of proper initSpeed for different weapons in their magazines
Changed: Sound attenuation in helicopters
New parameter killFriendlyExpCoef set. Player shouldn't be killed by friendly units after destruction of one UAV when controlling it.
Check for the text type added to function
BIS_fnc_dynamicText
. Command parseText is called only if the input text is a STRING.
Damage materials of Slammer/Panther-based vehicles have been improved
Kamysh turret gun elevation limits revised
Cargo of Slammer now properly stores their weapons
Major adjustment of explosives to match recent changes in vehicles armor. Actual game-play purpose of explosives should remains the same as it was before armor tweaks, but aforementioned vehicle armor tweaking renders previous values obsolete and wrong so recalibration was necessary.
Positioning improved, text block can now be aligned by bottom border in the
TypeText2
function
Previous change in demolition charge mass allows diver experts to carry one more explosive
Configured lights, position lights and collision lights of both planes and helicopters
Tweaked flight model of Buzzard
Adjusted
MissionTasks
function
Standardized damage of tank tracks - invulnerable up to 7.62x51mm and hand grenades, otherwise can be damaged
Tweaked: Kamysh internal damage (bottom of hull was too fragile)
Updated: Thunder sounds
Structure and scripts for animal behaviour completely reworked
- Cleaner implementation (old system was created and edited during many years by different people)
- Some old bugs were fixed
- Reactions (mainly formations and danger) of animals should be better (this will probably need further config tweaking)
Sound edges added for cutscene animations
Volume of cutscenes animations have been adjusted
Updated default group positions
Replaced laser designators by range-finders for snipers as was designed
Adjusted: PhysX geometry of HEMTT wrecks
Mk200 has correct tracer color
Various rockets have their launch sound improved
Better shadow LOD for caps
Updated: Position of pilot of Blackfoot to be parallel with the axis of model
Updated: Full and ORBAT Credits
Various weapons, uniforms, vests, headgear and item holders are now placeable in editor
Adjusted fabric type for berets
Adjusted parachute backpack
Beret normal map has been slightly tweaked
Weapon holders have correct format of
cfgPatches
Adjusted sizes of icons for weapon holders
Hellcat now has correctly assigned
cfgPatches
I_UAV_AI
now has correctly assigned
cfgPatches
Added FIA soldiers to
cfgPatches
Adjusted: Sounds volume of some certain vehicle weapons
Headgear randomization script for civilians should no longer add headgear if a new player joins
New word for targeting sentences in Stealth Radio Protocol
Stealth targeting sentences fixed / improved
New parameter in animal sites. Animals now can stay in and around the site (they will run away only in danger).
Changes required for new CheckBox implementation:
- RscToggleButton
- no longer exists - replaced by new
- RscCheckBox
- (just
- RscDisplaySingleMission)\n** New
- RscCheckBox
- is using
- CT_CHECKBOX
- which was already defined but unused until now
- Old
- RscCheckBox
- was renamed to
- RscTextCheckBox
- Required changes in displays (just a rename of
- RscCheckBox
- to
- RscTextCheckBox)\n** Style definition added to avoid no entry errors
Rooster added into poultry animal site
Updated order of voice actors by their credits
Snakes? Why does it have to be snakes? (fixed <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=17492" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=17492 </a>)\n* Darter is able to rotate better on spot (configured
backRotorForceCoef)\n* Tweaked: FoV for airplanes
Changed: Coefficient for walking / idling goats and sheep
Optimized: Artillery shell effects
Updated:
BIS_fnc_ctrlSetScale
now returns an array - target control position
Various units and weapons have been added to
cfgPatches
Removed Super AI from difficulties ListBox
More uniforms, vests and headgear items have been added to
cfgPatches
Changed interaction with water for class
Plane_Base_F
Increased Satchel Charge power by 50% but decreased its range to 33%. It should be therefore safer for use yet more than enough powerful to level down buildings and severely damage or even destroy armored vehicles if placed properly. Scaled IEDs accordingly.
Decreased weight of thermobaric RPG HE rocket to 2/3 of standard RPG rocket so OPFOR Rifleman may now carry one more
Updated ammo boxes load-outs:
Added powerful Satchel Charges into Explosive boxes
Added side-specific flare composition into Grenade boxes.
Introduced 3-round 3GL grenade mags into BLUFOR Grenade boxes
Various particle optimizations

Potential campaign spoilers:

Exit Strategy :
- Fixed: Mission failing
- Helicopter detection improved (should not detect player so easily now)
Common Enemy:
- Fixed: Incorrect marker link to Kavala in Situation section of briefing
- The mission will no longer continue past the powerplant rendezvous if the player isn't there
- The player is now warned if he goes the wrong way just after getting in the truck
- The mission will now fail if the player continues to drive the wrong way
Bingo Fuel:
- Fixed: Possible tasks-related error message when eliminating the HVT manually
Showcase Night:
- Flares would sometimes stay on the ground
- Fixed: Flying H-Barrier
Patrol tweaks:
- More infantry patrols
- AAF and CSAT light riflemen received boonie hats resp. bandanas to distinguish them better from others units (target priorities)
- Few (locked) Medical Zamaks added to 2nd and 3rd Scouting
- Static weapons replaced with wandering support teams
- More SMGs and corresponding magazines for CQB fans
- Added: Jukebox module to most of the side missions
- Dead ghillie hunter has LRPS scope instead of SOS
Fixed: Several offset characters in hubs
Fixed: Various shifted sitting characters
Fixed: Mortar task would not complete when mortar crew disembarked
Fixed: Assemble task waypoint will now be always visible
Fixed: Getting stuck in the armory
Added: Several safety check mechanics to hubs
Added: Foolproof mechanics for the briefing actor / speaker position
Added: New icons for Nikos and Orestes uniforms
Improved: Armory code for black screens and cinematic borders
Longer delay between ambient conversations in hubs
Loading procedure for loading of the hub framework optimized
'Adapt' hubs are now tagged to use pool squad
Wet Work: Added fail-safe to ensure squad members always have appropriate diving equipment
Adjusted
cfgCharacter
flags for all missions to ensure correct weapon pool handling
Gunlights removed from walking patrols on hubs to fix some light-source glitches
Light source params tuned down, to lower the intensity and light distance in hubs
Units repositioned to make them easier to find (they are using baits) in Elite Warrior side missions
Bounding mine replaced with standard one (fewer ragequits ) in Sniper side missions
Ambient animation snap points on hubs adjusted
Object compositions updated
Redundant triggers and objects deleted
Camp Maxwell compositions adjusted
Patrol return points adjusted to be closer to the base
Gear adjustments for the player in the first mission of 'Survive'
Briefing and armory code tweaks for hubs
Triggering angle for mission givers adjusted, triggering should not require such precise positioning
Compositions of hubs updated

ENGINE:

Implemented new analog car steering controls
(separate from standard ones in controls)
Added: Difficulty option for enabling / disabling stance indicator
Fixed: CTD when a rabbit opens a vehicle’s inventory
Fixed: UGV will not progress to next waypoint when controlling turret
Fixed: Shadows of objects outside land grid
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setParticleParams" target="_blank"> setParticleParams </a>
updates existing values
Fixed: Scripting command <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/createUnit" target="_blank"> createUnit </a>
is now respecting height coordinate (relative above ground - 0 means place on ground)
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/forceRespawn" target="_blank"> forceRespawn </a>
command. Now it will not write into diary log.
Fixed: Automatic restart after change in Game Options, invoked from Campaigns or Scenarios
Fixed: Commanding is not accessible in direct control of UAV
Fixed: Radio is not accessible in direct control of UAV
Fixed: [UAV] Being renegade after crashing Greyhawk
Fixed: Rain artifacts
Fixed: Issue when updating subscribed mission
Fixed: Ammo keeps disappearing even when bags are full
Fixed: Unable to take weapon from own backpack to a hand
Fixed: "TAKE" event handler does not fire for when you pick up an item which goes directly to your assigned items slot with default action
Fixed: Uniforms/Vest/Backpacks disappear when you double-left-click on them in the briefing screen inventory menu
Fixed:
maxHoldsterValue
also considers weapons directly in the vehicle
Fixed: AI Soldier are able to stand up again and start shooting right away
Fixed: Assigning radio item did not fire Take-event ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=16946" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=16946 </a>)\n* Fixed: Situations that triggered an endless exhausted breathing sound loop
Fixed: Bleeding message spam (MP optimization)
Fixed: Possible CTD in vehicle simulation
Fixed: Multiple cases of AI being unable to select correct pose
Fixed: Cyclic Forward tooltip in Controls
Fixed: Obsolete marker light merging
Fixed: Airplane taxiing mode was not enough to start moving
Fixed: Take action for weapon with magazines around
Fixed: Damage from buildings was called for each client
Fixed: Radio echo in conversations: in groups use radio instead of direct speech
Fixed: After playing a Steam Workshop scenario, and returning to the Scenarios menu, it was no longer selected in the list
Fixed: When sorting the Steam Workshop scenarios by another filter, this was reset after playing a scenario
Fixed: Usage of
RadialBlur
for soldier freefall
Fixed: Sounds of gun shooting were not always played
Fixed: Switch magazine: sound was not always triggered
Fixed: An issue with ragdoll in MP
Fixed: Problem with missing action on weapon holder when holder is near an object with a big envelope
Fixed: Airplanes would sometimes not start moving
Fixed: Problem with <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setVariable" target="_blank"> setVariable </a>
command sending empty value
Fixed: Duplicated parachutes
Fixed: Radio protocol: Playing ‘combat shouts’ for members of the player’s group
Fixed: Weapon fire mode SFX were not updating with the player position
Fixed: An issue where AI was getting killed when opening a parachute
Fixed: An issue in multiplayer where tank tracks appeared to be underground
Fixed: AI aiming error after saving and loading
Fixed: Black holes in the sky ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=17588" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=17588 </a>)\n* Fixed: Problem when calling <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/createVehicleCrew" target="_blank"> createVehicleCrew </a>
on Linux
Added: Hints can now point to specific hard-coded keys, not only to predefined actions
Added: Particles now have enhanced shader with possible performance gain
Added: new script functions: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/currentWeaponTurret" target="_blank"> currentWeaponTurret </a>
, <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/currentMagazineTurret" target="_blank"> currentMagazineTurret </a>
, <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/currentMagazineDetailTurret" target="_blank"> currentMagazineDetailTurret </a>
, <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/selectWeaponTurret" target="_blank"> selectWeaponTurret </a>
Added: Scripting commands <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getMass" target="_blank"> getMass </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getCenterOfMass" target="_blank"> getCenterOfMass </a>
Added: Config parameter to set minimal mass when object is not passable
minMassCollisionLimit
Added: New MP commands <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/hideObjectGlobal" target="_blank"> hideObjectGlobal </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/enableSimulationGlobal" target="_blank"> enableSimulationGlobal </a>
Added: Gear commands for getting names of slot items - hmd, binocular (see <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=11199" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=11199 </a>)\n* Added: File name parameter for MP admin command
#captureFrame
to export server frame directly into file
Added: Helicopter parameter -
backRotorForceCoef
Geo location service is now using https protocol and capacity=2X parameter was added to avoid running out of requests budget
Fixed: Geo location service URL was malformed. https-api prefix was missing and service prefix was extra.
Clipping bounding box for animated small objects is enlarged more
The coefficient for small object clipping bounding box enlargement increased (to solve disappearing objects in some situations) <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/attachTo" target="_blank"> attachTo </a>
script command should now work on MP mission init
PhysX integration code has been optimized
Hotfix for clutter generation under roadways near to sea shore
Rain disabled in thermal vision
Minor tweaks regarding Steam Workshop
Do not send near-zero damage and request for bleeding to buildings (MP optimization)
Airplane does not take off just because player took control (UAV)
Added: New airplane parameters ("draconic forces",
thrustCoef
,
angleOfIndicence)\n* RscAVCamera
is able to display UAV camera feed
Weapon remains selected for divers, it just cannot be fired (unless underwater capable)
AI now chooses correct action when going from stand to prone / crouch
Added: Possibility for only one PiP in UAV view (primary from gunner position)
More fixes to AI being able to change stances properly
Player without swimming suit doesn't get messed up when entering water with weapon
Soldiers with a diving suit will select their rifle when underwater (already solved for AI)
Optimized: Wreck burning
Optimized: Synchronization of public variables (kudos to the DayZ programmers)
AI animation graph optimization
Hotfixed: Disappearing of large objects at certain camera angles
New CheckBox implementation (
RscCheckBox
class). Very customisable - support for all possible CheckBox states textures, colors and background colors. Scripting support - <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/cbChecked" target="_blank"> cbChecked </a>
, <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/cbSetChecked" target="_blank"> cbSetChecked </a>
Sound: Added triggers for gear and flaps (not yet configured in our content)
Removed: SuperAI difficulty setting (part of a larger difficulty adjustment - OPREP soon)
Now ignoring animals in statistics
Stance indicator is now displayed for
CameraOn
instead of
PlayerOn
Optimization: animals no longer provide ‘supply'

SPOTREP-00020

FROM: Project Lead
TO: Arma 3 Users
UNIT: Main Branch
ACTIVITY: Hotfix: 1.12 (MP crash fix)
SIZE: ~16 MB

CHANGELOG

ENGINE

Fixed: Multiplayer server crash opportunity
Fixed: Cursor target inside buildings
Fixed: clearWeapon\Magazine\Item\BackpackCargoGlobal commands no longer work on non-local objects ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=17655" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=17655 </a>)\n

SPOTREP-00021

FROM: Project Lead
TO: Arma 3 Users
UNIT: Main Branch
ACTIVITY: Game Update: 1.14 (Campaign episode "Win", CAS jets, Tempest truck, Altis upgrade)
SIZE: ~1.8 GB

CHANGELOG

DATA

Added: Campaign episode “Win”
Added “Win” music tracks
- 3 event tracks (with variants)
- 4 background tracks
- 6 lead tracks
Added: Campaign completion Steam Achievements
Added: To-199 Neophron CSAT CAS jet
Added: A-164 Wipeout NATO CAS jet
Added: Tempest CSAT heavy truck with variants
Added: Altis Points Of Interest: Ghost Hotel compound and Stadium
Updated: Altis: Several new structures were added (kiosks, lifeguard towers, playground accessories, tourist shelters and more)
Added: Various “Win”-related characters, items and objects
Added: 1 x new Radio Protocol
Removed obsolete classes of cargo poses
Adjusted volume levels on various weapons
Changed active elements in commander optics of Marshall, Cheetah, Mora and Kuma
Standardized
driveOnComponents
on tank tracks - they should now be better at passing low obstacles
Uniforms and accessories should be available in holders again
Increased
explosionShielding
parameter for artillery variants of turret guns was reverted back to the original value of 1 (it did not work well enough)
AAAs should have their radar back
Optimized explosives power after a fix of explosives on roads
Buzzard has new sounds for gear and flaps
Buzzard has improved materials in its cockpit
Stitches on coveralls made plastic
FIA medic should have a medkit in his bag
Trees use a new shader version to improve alpha sorting
Pilots of jets have their HUDs properly collimated
Tank crew should no longer use 'magic radar'
Fixed: Missing muzzleflash for RCWS UGV
Fixed: Hitpoints for lights of Van
Fixed: Indestructible radio tower in Showcase Vehicles (changed hitpoints in the model)
Fixed: Getting out of HEMTT animation for launchers
Fixed: Sounds of ACP-C2
Fixed: Smoke screen not working on Cheetah, Kamysh, Tigris and Gorgon
Fixed: Unresponsive controls in General Game Options tab
Fixed: initPlayerLocal.sqf and initPlayerServer.sqf sometimes received incorrect params upon JIP
Fixed: Wrongful hiding of subtitles in SP
Fixed: Multiple secondary explosions in MP ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=16765" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=16765 </a>)\n* Fixed: Combined Arms showcase would not end correctly on a Dedicated Server if players had already died during the mission
Tweaked: Sounds of weapon closures
Tweaked: Sounds of character breathing
Added: New samples for ACP-C2
Added: New sound for reloading UGLs
Added: New sound for church organs
Added: New variations for fatigue sounds
Added: GameSpy / Steam master server switch
Removed: Error message from getParamValue function
Improved: Slammer UP recoil animation

Possible campaign spoilers:

New voice-over work for Nikos has been added to "Survive" and "Adapt"
Fixed: The intro walking sequence in the "Survive" intro
Added: New beret and identity to Crossroads in the "Adapt" outro
Fixed: Drawdown 2035: synchronization of 'all clear' and animation at checkpoint
Radio Silence: reduced the difficulty of destroying the guard towers with the mortar
Fixed: "Index out of range" error, discovered when transiting from "Adapt" to "Win"
Fixed: In Crossing Paths, there was no background while the quotation video was playing

ENGINE

Added: Scripting command <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/attachedObjects" target="_blank"> attachedObjects </a>
for getting the list of objects attached to the given one
Added: Scripting command <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/attachedTo" target="_blank"> attachedTo </a>
for getting the object to which the given object is attached
Added: New scripting command for getting list of activated addons ( <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/activatedAddons" style="line-height: 1.6em;" target="_blank"> activatedAddons </a>)\n* Added: Sound: Ability to play loop sample in specified region, a sample has 3 parts: start, loop & end - used for continuous fire mode. Loop region is set in SoundPars.loopBegin and SoundPars.loopLength, config definition: sound[] = {path, db3, 1, 2300, {32438, 24500}}
Added: Support for thermal black hot mode in PiP
Added: Prototype of weather and time synchronization for MP
Crosshair size roughly matches the extent of weapon sway
PIP mode (VIS, NV, TI) is the same as mode in AV optics (can be changed by the player while in control of the AV)
AI skills configuration changed: added Presets and Precision, removed Enemy-Friendly, redid the UI
Disabled idle poses while aiming and shooting
VRAM management changed (optimization)
Hotfixed: Module initialization order adjusted for the Linux Dedicated Server
Fixed: Water splashes when tanks land on the ground
Fixed: Dust from tracks while in the air
Fixed: Script command <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/enableSimulationGlobal" target="_blank"> enableSimulationGlobal </a>
didn’t work during scenario briefing
Fixed: Deleting task target
Fixed: Problems with skinned instancing when PiP is used
Fixed: Mines were ineffective on roads
Fixed: Drawing of alpha objects in PiP
Fixed: Gear up SFX triggered when starting as Flying
Fixed: Player can't see content of clothes or vests which are on the ground
Fixed: Weapon cloning ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=17403" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=17403 </a>)\n* Fixed: AI not using radar, when player does not have it
Fixed: After a helicopter would fly away, players could still put things into its inventory
Fixed: TakeWeapon puts weapon in weaponholder before taking it ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=17760" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=17760 </a>)\n* Fixed: More correct behavior of scenario names in map, diary and interrupt display
Fixed: Crash that happened when using stereo samples where mono was expected
Fixed: Crash in MP display when a Steam mission filename is empty
Fixed: Invisible items in UI tree after sorting
Fixed: Crash opportunity
Fixed: Workaround for a Steam bug which caused the inability to host MP games on some subscribed missions
Fixed: Vest content disappearance after savegame load

SPOTREP-00022

FROM: Project Lead
TO: Arma 3 Users
UNIT: Main Branch
ACTIVITY:

Hotfix: 1.14 (MP crash fix)

SIZE:

~16 MB

CHANGELOG

ENGINE

Fixed: Crash related to the scripted assignment of players to a group during Join-In-Progress. This mainly affected a lot of popular user-made MP content and the servers it was hosted on.

SPOTREP-00023

FROM: Project Lead
TO: Arma 3 Users
UNIT: Main Branch
ACTIVITY: Game Update: 1.16 (Zeus)
SIZE: ~822 MB

CHANGELOG

DATA

ZEUS

Showcases
Showcase Zeus
Multiplayer
ZGM 48+2 Master Altis
ZGM 16+2 Master Altis (NATO)
ZGM 16+2 Master Altis (CSAT)
ZGM 16+2 Master Altis (AAF)
ZGM 48+2 Master Stratis
ZGM 16+2 Master Stratis (NATO)
ZGM 16+2 Master Stratis (CSAT)
ZGM 16+2 Master Stratis (AAF)
ZSC 32+2 Control Edessa
ZvP 10+1 Defend Kamino
ZvP 10+1 Defend Syrta
ZvP 10+1 Seize Edoris
ZvP 10+1 Seize Feres

Game Types

ZDM / Zeus - Death Match
ZCTF / Zeus - Capture The Flag
ZCoop / Zeus - Cooperative Mission
ZSC / Zeus - Sector Control
ZCTI / Zeus - Capture The Island
ZTDM / Zeus - Team Death Match
ZRPG / Zeus - Role Playing Game
ZGM / Zeus - Game Master
ZvZ / Zeus vs. Zeus
ZvP / Zeus vs. Players

Modules

Note: Some of the modules are available only in the 2D editor, some in the Zeus interface and some in both places.

Animals
- Sheep [
- ModuleAnimalsSheep
- ]
- Butterflies [
- ModuleAnimalsButterflies
- ]
- Goats [
- ModuleAnimalsGoats
- ]
- Poultry [
- ModuleAnimalsPoultry
- ]
- Seagulls [
- ModuleAnimalsSeagulls
- ]
Audio
- Play Music [
- ModuleMusic_F
- ]
- Play Radio Message [
- ModuleRadio_F
- ]
- Play Sound [
- ModuleSound_F
- ]
Chemlights
- Chemlight (Blue) [
- ModuleChemlightBlue_F
- ]
- Chemlight (Green) [
- ModuleChemlightGreen_F
- ]
- Chemlight (Red) [
- ModuleChemlightRed_F
- ]
- Chemlight (Yellow) [
- ModuleChemlightYellow_F
- ]
Effects
- Tracers [
- ModuleTracers_F
- ]
Environment
- Post-Process [
- ModulePostprocess_F
- ]
- Skip Time [
- ModuleSkiptime_F
- ]
- Weather [
- ModuleWeather_F
- ]
Fire Support
- Close Air Support (CAS) [
- ModuleCAS_F
- ]
- CAS - Gun Run [
- ModuleCASGun_F
- ]
- CAS - Missile Strike
- [ModuleCASMissile_F]
- CAS - Gun and Missiles [
- ModuleCASGunMissile_F
- ]
- Ordnance [
- ModuleOrdnance_F
- ]
- 82 mm Mortar [
- ModuleOrdnanceMortar_F
- ]
- 155 mm Howitzer [
- ModuleOrdnanceHowitzer_F
- ]
- 230 mm Rocket [
- ModuleOrdnanceRocket_F
- ]
Flares
- Flare (Green) [
- ModuleFlareGreen_F
- ]
- Flare (Red) [
- ModuleFlareRed_F
- ]
- Flare (White) [
- ModuleFlareWhite_F
- ]
- Flare (Yellow) [
- ModuleFlareYellow_F
- ]
Misc
- Cover Map [
- ModuleCoverMap_F
- ]
- Create Radio Channel [
- ModuleRadioChannelCreate_F
- ]
Objectives
- Attack / Defend [
- ModuleObjectiveAttackDefend_F
- ]
- Control Sector [
- ModuleObjectiveSector_F
- ]
- Custom Objective [
- ModuleObjective_F
- ]
- Get In [
- ModuleObjectiveGetIn_F
- ]
- Move [
- ModuleObjectiveMove_F
- ]
- Neutralize [
- ModuleObjectiveNeutralize_F
- ]
- Protect [
- ModuleObjectiveProtect_F
- ]
Scenario Flow
- Briefing [
- ModuleDiary_F
- ]
- Countdown [
- ModuleCountdown_F
- ]
- End Scenario [
- ModuleEndMission_F
- ]
- Respawn Tickets [
- ModuleRespawnTickets_F
- ]
Respawn
- Loadouts [
- ModuleRespawnInventory_F
- ]
- Players (BLUFOR) [
- ModuleRespawnPositionWest_F
- ]
- Players (Civilian) [
- ModuleRespawnPositionCiv_F
- ]
- Players (Independent) [
- ModuleRespawnPositionGuer_F
- ]
- Players (OPFOR) [
- ModuleRespawnPositionEast_F
- ]
- Vehicles (BLUFOR) [
- ModuleVehicleRespawnPositionWest_F
- ]
- Vehicles (Civilian) [
- ModuleVehicleRespawnPositionCiv_F
- ]
- Vehicles (Independent) [
- ModuleVehicleRespawnPositionGuer_F
- ]
- Vehicles (OPFOR) [
- ModuleVehicleRespawnPositionEast_F
- ]
Smoke Shells
- Smoke (Blue) [
- ModuleSmokeBlue_F
- ]
- Smoke (Green) [
- ModuleSmokeGreen_F
- ]
- Smoke (Orange) [
- ModuleSmokeOrange_F
- ]
- Smoke (Purple) [
- ModuleSmokePurple_F
- ]
- Smoke (Red) [
- ModuleSmokeRed_F
- ]
- Smoke (White) [
- ModuleSmokeWhite_F
- ]
- Smoke (Yellow) [
- ModuleSmokeYellow_F
- ]
Zeus
- Game Master [
- ModuleCurator_F
- ]
- Add Camera Area [
- ModuleCuratorAddCameraArea_F
- ]
- Add Editable Objects [
- ModuleCuratorAddEditableObjects
- ]
- Add Editing Area [
- ModuleCuratorAddEditingArea_F
- ]
- Add Icon [
- ModuleCuratorAddIcon_F
- ]
- Manage Addons [
- ModuleCuratorAddAddons_F
- ]
- Manage Resources [
- ModuleCuratorAddPoints_F
- ]
- Restrict Editing Around Players [
- ModuleCuratorAddEditingAreaPlayers_F
- ]
- Set Attributes - Groups [
- ModuleCuratorSetAttributesGroup_F
- ]
- Set Attributes - Markers [
- ModuleCuratorSetAttributesMarker_F
- ]
- Set Attributes - Objects [
- ModuleCuratorSetAttributesObject_F
- ]
- Set Attributes - Players [
- ModuleCuratorSetAttributesPlayer_F
- ]
- Set Attributes - Waypoints [
- ModuleCuratorSetAttributesWaypoint_F
- ]
- Set Camera Position [
- ModuleCuratorSetCamera_F
- ]
- Set Costs - Modules [
- ModuleCuratorSetModuleCosts_F
- ]
- Set Costs - Objects [
- ModuleCuratorSetObjectCosts_F
- ]
- Set Costs - Soldiers & Vehicles [
- ModuleCuratorSetCosts_F
- ]
- Set Costs (Default) [
- ModuleCuratorSetDefaultCosts_F
- ]
- Set Costs (Side) [
- ModuleCuratorSetSideCosts_F
- ]
- Set Editing Area Type [
- ModuleCuratorSetEditingAreaType_F
- ]
- Set Editing Costs [
- ModuleCuratorSetCoefs_F
- ]

Functions

Config
- BIS_fnc_crewCount
Curator
- BIS_fnc_addCuratorAreaFromTrigger
- BIS_fnc_addCuratorIcon
- BIS_fnc_curatorAttachObject
- BIS_fnc_curatorAttributes
- BIS_fnc_curatorAutomatic
- BIS_fnc_curatorAutomaticPositions
- BIS_fnc_curatorHint
- BIS_fnc_curatorObjectEdited
- BIS_fnc_curatorObjectPlaced
- BIS_fnc_curatorObjectRegistered
- BIS_fnc_curatorObjectRegisteredTable
- BIS_fnc_curatorPinged
- BIS_fnc_curatorRespawn
- BIS_fnc_curatorSayMessage
- BIS_fnc_curatorVisionModes
- BIS_fnc_curatorWaypointPlaced
- BIS_fnc_drawCuratorDeaths
- BIS_fnc_drawCuratorLocations
- BIS_fnc_drawCuratorRespawnMarkers
- BIS_fnc_exportCuratorCostTable
- BIS_fnc_forceCuratorInterface
- BIS_fnc_initCuratorAttribute
- BIS_fnc_isCurator
- BIS_fnc_isCuratorEditable
- BIS_fnc_isForcedCuratorInterface
- BIS_fnc_listCuratorPlayers
- BIS_fnc_manageCuratorAddons
- BIS_fnc_mirrorCuratorSettings
- BIS_fnc_registerCuratorObject
- BIS_fnc_removeCuratorIcon
- BIS_fnc_removeDestroyedCuratorEditableObjects
- BIS_fnc_setCuratorAttributes
- BIS_fnc_setCuratorCamera
- BIS_fnc_setCuratorVisionModes
- BIS_fnc_shakeCuratorCamera
- BIS_fnc_showCuratorAttributes
- BIS_fnc_showCuratorFeedbackMessage
- BIS_fnc_toggleCuratorVisionMode
CuratorChallenges
- BIS_fnc_addCuratorChallenge
- BIS_fnc_completedCuratorChallengesCount
- BIS_fnc_curatorChallengeDestroyVehicle
- BIS_fnc_curatorChallengeFindIntel
- BIS_fnc_curatorChallengeFireWeapon
- BIS_fnc_curatorChallengeGetInVehicle
- BIS_fnc_curatorChallengeIlluminate
- BIS_fnc_curatorChallengeSpawnLightning
- BIS_fnc_finishCuratorChallenge
- BIS_fnc_formatCuratorChallengeObjects
- BIS_fnc_manageCuratorChallenges
Environment
- BIS_fnc_setDate
- BIS_fnc_setFog
- BIS_fnc_setOvercast
Map
- BIS_fnc_drawAO
- BIS_fnc_drawMinefields
- BIS_fnc_drawRespawnPositions
- BIS_fnc_locationDescription
Misc
- BIS_fnc_activateAddons
- BIS_fnc_endMissionServer
- BIS_fnc_exportCfgGroups
- BIS_fnc_isLoading
- BIS_fnc_isUnitVirtual
- BIS_fnc_neutralizeUnit
- BIS_fnc_playEndMusic
- BIS_fnc_selectDiarySubject
- BIS_fnc_setPPeffectTemplate
MP
- BIS_fnc_sayMessage
- BIS_fnc_estimatedTimeLeft
- BIS_fnc_playMusic
- BIS_fnc_playSound
- BIS_fnc_setObjectTexture
Objects
- BIS_fnc_initIntelObject
- BIS_fnc_initVirtualUnit
Respawn
- BIS_fnc_initRespawnBackpack
Variables
- BIS_fnc_getServerVariable
- BIS_fnc_setServerVariable

Miscellaneous

Added: 2 Zeus music tracks
Added: Automatic initialization of <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Mission_Parameters" target="_blank"> mission parameters </a>
with "init" or "function" attribute present.
Added: Predefined <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Mission_Parameters#Predefined_Params" target="_blank"> mission parameters </a>
:
- Admin debug console
- Hour
- Independents are friendly to
- Time limit
- Time of day
- Respawn tickets
- Weather
Added: MenuPosition and MenuInventory <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Respawn#Respawn_Templates" target="_blank"> respawn templates </a>
will now automatically respawn the player when he / she joins the game, letting him / her select a position and loadout.
Added: Height is no longer ignored in respawn positions added using
BIS_fnc_addRespawnPosition
. When on building floors, players will respawn on the exact spot instead of around the building. When in the air, players will respawn parachuting down.
Added: Calling
BIS_fnc_endMission
will now play a victory / loss music cue. This can be disabled using a new optional function parameter.
Fixed: Align left and align center texts in HUDs for A-164 and To-199 planes
Fixed: The smoke module is not visible to clients on MP ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=18000" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=18000 </a>)\n* Fixed: Splendid camera didn't work well with UAVs and remotely controlled units
Fixed: Localization issues in GUI editor
Fixed: Deleting a task didn't remove its variable completely
Fixed: Research House yellow arrow was floating in the air
Fixed: Bug in the shadows of the concrete ramp
Fixed: 'Supports' menu in High Command lead to the wrong class
Fixed: Overall angle of lights for To-199 'Neophron'
Fixed: Left and center aligns in HUDs of helicopters
Fixed: Position of rockets on the Greyhawk / Ababil
Fixed: Rate of fire for the cannon of A-143 'Buzzard'
Fixed: Sector flags were based on the faction of players' vehicles, not players themselves (e.g. a BLUFOR player capturing a sector in a stolen OPFOR vehicle resulted in the flag being OPFOR)
Fixed: Camera of the Greyhawk / Ababil CAS variants
Fixed: Range Officer moved to Men (Story) category
Fixed: Zero divisor error in particle hit effects
Fixed: An issue with rocket launchers locking MRAPs incorrectly
Fixed: An issue where players were unable to get into the gunner position of an armed Offroad
Fixed: Position of zeroing in the gunner's position of the Offroad
Fixed: Kajman helicopters no longer shoot rockets in pairs
Fixed: Small and cropped texts in armor optics
Fixed: Stadium offset glitches
Added: New get in and get out animation for the To-199 Neophron
Added: Stall, lights and anti-collision light indicators in the HUDs for A-164 and To-199 planes
Added: Opening cockpit and new instruments for To-199 'Neophron'
Added: Details to the commander gun of the Slammer UP
Added: Debug console can now be made available for admins using new "DebugConsole" mission param (see <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Mission_Parameters" target="_blank"> https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Mission_Parameters </a>
for more details)
Added: When a respawn point at an altitude larger than 20m is added using
BIS_fnc_addRespawnPosition
, players will respawn in a parachute
Added: Locking sounds for PCML so it is no longer muted
Added:
BIS_fnc_loop
for code / function looping with timing and conditional control
Added:
BIS_fnc_runLater
for code / function executing later, with timing and conditional control
Added: Specific holders for NVG, binoculars and laser designator
Updated: Offroad PhysX - lowered inertia, strengthened clutch, changed gearbox and engine
Updated: Ghost Hotel Gazebo visuals
Updated: Roadways and AI path-finding around the Stadium
Updated: Penetration materials on the small radar building
Updated: Cannons of BLUFOR and OPFOR CAS planes should now be stronger
Updated: Wipeout flight model with new parameters and reduced nose-drop issues
Adjusted scripts for animal color randomization to be more MP-friendly
Moved air intake switch threshold for Neophron from 50-70m to 10-25m
Optimization of various particle effects
BIS_fnc_establishingShot
: fixed viewing angle dependency on direction of camera movement
BIS_fnc_establishingShot
: Formatting of SITREP made consistent with campaign presentation
BIS_fnc_addStackedEventHandler
now supports custom parameters to be used as suggested: <a href="http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?167822-Stacked-event-handlers-OnEachFrame-OnPlayerConnected-etc&p=2617251&viewfull=1#post2617251" target="_blank"> http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?167822-Stacked-event-handlers-OnEachFrame-OnPlayerConnected-etc&p=2617251&viewfull=1#post2617251 </a>
Increased the limit for the Strider's speed indicator ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=16472" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=16472 </a>)\n* Adjusted AoA of both CAS planes
The hint for flares is now correct for standard flare launchers
The Stadium has a new tower for commentators
New version of lamps have been added to the Stadium
Jet exhaust effects optimization
The damage of various parts of vehicles has been made more distinguishable and dependent on the damage source (explosion vs shots)
Increased indirect range radius of rocket launchers to increase the lethal radius of blasts around point of impact. This change improves especially the lethality of Anti-Personnel rockets (RPG HE, Titan AP).
Dust effect while shooting handguns while prone added
Smoke effects for Blackfoot when heavily damaged added
Unified the amount of First Aid Kits available in support vehicles
Redesigned the AVTerminal UI
Fixed: Random flickering of rolling credits
The camo pattern of the Neophron has been tweaked to be more suited for low-level flight
Repaired glass sorting and window damaging for the Tempest
Set up proper hit values for 12.7mm APDS and SLAP ammunition to maintain their effectiveness against lightly armored targets. Also added proper costs for them.
The Stadium decals are now properly covered by shadows
Adjusted pathways for the Stadium
Some particle lights tweaked (mainly missiles)
Greyhawk / Ababil UAVs have missiles / bomb controlled by the gunner
Altis has been tweaked <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=17591" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=17591 </a> <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=18102" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=18102 </a> <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=17591" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=17591 </a> <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=18102" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=18102 </a>
Fuel signs on gas stations have been fixed in distant LODs
Geometry of VTOL wreck has been fixed
The shadow of the cap with headphones has been fixed
AT mine clusters for artillery have been loaded with proper AT mines

Potential campaign spoilers:

Handled the transition of gear from a scenario that is connected to more then one other scenario (e.g. Paradise Found > Status Quo and Game Over)
Longer delays between music tracks in Jukeboxes
Fixed: In Preventive Diplomacy there was a chance CAS support would engage the enemy without the player requesting its support
Fixed: Moral Fiber: Failed Misison even though enemy armor was destroyed ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=18005" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=18005 </a>)\n* Fixed: In Moral Fiber point X-ray is considered cleared, even though enemy soldiers that can shoot the player are still present
Fixed: Bingo Fuel: Cistern was being attacked by an armored vehicle while diverting fuel
Removed unnecessary
briefingName
definition for Showcase Fixed-wings
Status Quo
- The FPS in Athira was improved by trimming the composition and separating it into 2 compositions
- The car accident composition is now handled by FPS optimization routines as well
- Shouting ambient units were silenced
- Empty groups are now correctly deleted when compositions are despawned
- The date and time in mission Intel fixed to be on par with
- cfgTimeline
- The airport main doors are now opened and disabled, to prevent player closing the doors, which resulted in the reporter walking through closed doors
Game Over
- Player and his team made to be immortal when the scenario is finished (they could crash in their helicopter during the black out)
- Unused conversation deleted
- Changed channel from direct to side as Kerry can already be in a vehicle (and won't hear himself if in 3rd person view)
- Friendly and enemy aerial vehicles added (no ATGMs for enemies)
- AA launchers / AA teams at key points added

ENGINE

ZEUS

<a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Category:Command_Group:_Curator" target="_blank"> Scripting Commands </a>

activatedAddons
addCuratorEditableObjects
addCuratorAddons
addCuratorCameraArea
addCuratorEditingArea
addCuratorPoints
allCurators
allowCuratorLogicIgnoreAreas
assignCurator
curatorAddons
curatorCamera
curatorCameraArea
curatorCameraAreaCeiling
curatorCoef
curatorEditableObjects
curatorEditingArea
curatorEditingAreaType
curatorPoints
curatorRegisteredObjects
curatorRegisteredObjects
curatorSelected
curatorWaypointCost
getAssignedCuratorLogic
getAssignedCuratorUnit
objectCurators
openCuratorInterface
removeAllCuratorAddons
removeAllCuratorCameraAreas
removeAllCuratorEditingAreas
removeCuratorAddons
removeCuratorCameraArea
removeCuratorEditableObjects
removeCuratorEditingArea
setCuratorCameraAreaCeiling
setCuratorCoef
setCuratorEditingAreaType
setCuratorWaypointCost
showCuratorCompass
shownCuratorCompass
unassignCurator <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Event_Handlers" target="_blank"> Event Handlers </a>
curatorFeedbackMessage
curatorGroupDoubleClicked
curatorGroupPlaced
curatorGroupSelectionChanged
curatorMarkerDeleted
curatorMarkerDoubleClicked
curatorMarkerEdited
curatorMarkerPlaced
curatorMarkerSelectionChanged
curatorObjectDeleted
curatorObjectDoubleClicked
curatorObjectEdited
curatorObjectPlaced
curatorObjectRegistered
curatorObjectSelectionChanged
curatorPinged
curatorWaypointDeleted
curatorWaypointDoubleClicked
curatorWaypointEdited
curatorWaypointPlaced
curatorWaypointSelectionChanged
Fixed: Log warning message format caused a crash in rare cases
Fixed: CTD related to missing groups
Fixed: Sound: Changed loop count from infinite to 1. Sample no longer needs to explicitly stop.
Fixed: Sound: Update restarted sample position
Fixed: Scripting command <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/createUnit" target="_blank"> createUnit </a>
is now respecting height coordinate, but also places the object at the right height
Fixed: Skipping changes when weather is synchronized from the server
Fixed: Missing NULL test for AI (slight optimization)
Fixed: Loading player profile when launching a Dedicated Server
Fixed: Endless loop when a text is too large to fit into a multiline edit box
Fixed: Time error scaling in MP games
Fixed: Broken multiline texts in
CStatic
and
CEdit
Added: introduced script command isEqual ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=18089" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=18089 </a>)\n* Added: Custom icon for Logic side in diary
Sound: Enabled infinite looping for "loop" sounds
Support of UAV feed in description.ext (
showUAVFeed
with the same functionality as <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Description.ext#showGPS" target="_blank"> https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Description.ext#showGPS </a>)\n* Weapon sway is now computed in more vertical manner
UAV Terminal map interaction has been enhanced
Intel's TBB4 allocator updated to version 4.2u3
Weapon switching happens after reloading of the current weapon is finished
Optimized animation movement parameters
Disabled unit no longer track targets
Disabled units have more of their functions disabled (optimization)
Possibility to set radius of loiter waypoints added

SPOTREP-00024

FROM: Project Lead
TO: Arma 3 Users
UNIT: Main Branch
ACTIVITY: Game Update: 1.18 (Zeus enhancements, MP stability, Miscellaneous fixes)
SIZE: ~794 MB

CHANGELOG

DATA

Added: Customizable area for scenario-specific on-screen information (e.g. info about time and place)
Added: Custom scenario name is now shown also in diary
Added: SMG optic variants to appropriate ammo boxes
Added 6.5mm LMG sound suppressor into INDEP support ammo box for M200 machine-gun
Added: Possibility to disable randomization and set a color to randomized vehicles by using ‘this setVariable ["color",X]’ in the init of the vehicle where X is a number ranging from 0 to the number of skins (minus 1). If the number is out of range, the skin is still randomized.
Added: LAND waypoint (can be found under "Scripted" category)
Added: New parameter with ability to disable sound of advanced hint in
BIS_fnc_advHint
function
Added: Support of variables (%#) in arguments array of advanced hints
Fixed: Looking up or down while operating a raised static weapon in the bunker ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=14960" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=14960 </a>)\n* Fixed: Shapes of batteries and duct tape objects
Fixed: Invalid string for gatling cannon in HUD of AH-99 'Blackfoot'
Fixed: Levitating missiles on helicopter gunships
Fixed: Unified re-spawn weapon for BLUFOR AT specialist
Fixed: Unified chem-light color of BLUFOR helicopter pilots and helicopter crew
Fixed: Stadium model position and roadways
Fixed: Damaging of Tempest with the device
Fixed: Escape from Altis - Forced wait for respawn causes a mission failure
Fixed: Get in / get out points of fuel and box version of Zamak
Fixed: Shadows of H-barriers
Fixed: Artillery vehicles moved to FIRE MISSION waypoint after running out of ammo
Fixed: Artillery fire sometimes didn't resume after reloading a magazine
Fixed: COOP 12 Tanks: Random tank destruction when starting mission without all crewmen
Fixed: Selections in flag models and changed flag simulation
Fixed: Excessive side sliding collision damage for Pawnee
Fixed: UH-80 radar animation mirrored for fancy looks
Fixed: MBT-52 Kuma retexture issue with spawned vehicle
Fixed: When respawning into vehicles, player was sometimes stuck inside and couldn't get out (often being switched through multiple vehicle positions as well)
Fixed: Flipping static GMG when firing by decreasing Hit and indirectHit parameter while increasing explosive parameter above and beyond 1 to maintain ammo destructive potential at the same level
Fixed: RPT spam of "weapon:"?" with ? modes needs weapon mode with index ?, but given silencer ( ? ) has only ? modes" by adding a specific suppressor for MX SW
Fixed: Offroad braking on its own too much
Fixed: Players should now be able to distinguish AH-99 'Blackfoot' as itself, not just as a 'Helicopter'
Fixed: Casings from Ghosthawk's left gun are no longer ejected from the right gun ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=17621" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=17621 </a>)\n* Animals should have textures even when not local in MP
Re-introduced radar for AAAs
Adjusted geometry of the cargo deck and decreased roadway levitation of Trawler
You weren't able to show hints when tutorial hints were disabled. Now you have parameter for it and you can set if hint will be shown when tutorial hints are disabled or not (_this select 5).
Header of
BIS_fnc_advHint
corrected: (_this select 3) and (_this select 4) parameters (condition and duration for full version of hint) were already implemented
Further optimization of animals randomization using call instead of execVM
IR laser intensity over distances has been tweaked
Adjusted maximum vertical angle of static weapons
Minor optimization of explosive parameters to better scale explosive damage capabilities amongst various ammo types
Increased weight of 30 round 6.5mm magazine to 10 mass, for it should be heavier than 30 round 5.56mm STANAG magazine (which has 8 mass)
Set up proper mass values for all optics. Previous values did not considered used models (generally too small)
Decreased weight of PCML (NLAW) rocket allowing Independent Rifleman (AT) to carry one more rocket of this type in his backpack. Since the BLUFOR counterpart has better personal protection and more durable armored vehicles, there is a nice balance.
Optimized load out for urban camouflage ammo bearer backpack
Added proper tracer color for M200 machine gun after description change
Allowed anti-personnel mines to be stored in vests. Previously they inherited only in backpack policy from AT mine.
Neophron has correct descriptions in its interior
Shadows of boonie hats and caps have been improved
Removed: Forced respawn at the start of Escape: Altis
Adjusted distant LODs of road cones
Countermeasures of tracked APCs are working yet again
Blackfoot crew has correct dead poses
Tempest crew has improved animations
Many small localization fixes in various languages
Adjusted icon for item holders to be more generic
Purge of obsolete cfgPatches entries
The GUARD animation set was removed from the pool of possible sets ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=17085" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=17085 </a>)\n* Advanced hint argument preprocessor (
BIS_fnc_advHintArg)\n* BIS_fnc_log
instead of
BIS_fnc_error
Attempt at a creative solution to this minor, yet quite interesting issue: Ghosthawk minigun is able to damage the heli carrying it
Tweaked: Kamysh destruction textures
Gunner optics view disabled when turned out for AAA
Revised: indirectHit parameter amongst several calibers up to 40mm, NLAW and RPG to match actual infantry resistance levels against that damage. Indirect damage is generally lesser, but has greater range.
Scaled down Titan AP indirect hit damage to better match infantry protection levels. Damage is lesser, but previous changes increased range substantially.
Tweaked: Ballistics of 105mm rounds and increased splash damage radius of 105mm HEAT-MP rounds
Refresh support for advanced hint system. Calling of an advanced hint which is already shown just refreshes it instead of closing and opening it.
Variable
BIS_fnc_advHint_state
(missionNameSpace) contains info about the currently displayed advanced hint
Decreased triggerTime of Minigun ammo. Also removed explosive effects from 7.62mm Minigun ammo that were inevitably inherited from SubmunitionBase class of ammo (AH-9 minigun should behave well yet again)
Modified helicopter pilot head limits
Made floating structures indestructible as they were supposed to be
Improved destructive capability of under-barrel and GMG grenade projectiles against vehicles
Helicopter damage handling improvements:
- Reasonable protection from small arms
- Added: Fuel hitpoints to helicopters
- Engines better (reasonably) protected from small arms
- Fixed: Gunship turret gun animations and optics locations

Potential campaign spoilers:

Game Over: Deleted duplicated scientists in the Dome
Game Over: Repositioning of some aerial vehicles for better in-game effect
Moral Fiber: Instant death if player moves more than ~300m from target tank ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=18317" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=18317 </a>)\n* Hubs
- Many tweaks and improvements to the campaign hub mechanics (will be detailed in a future OPREP)
- Added: Full item / gear persistence
- Backpacks removed from the briefing pool
- Zone restriction extended to cover all situations when player is leaving hubs
- Skirmish trigger removed; it is now handled by zone restriction
- Ambient and POI conversations are now enabled
- Starting pool for Win adjusted. Overall counts were lowered.
- Correct armory animation is now set after player is redressed
- Smart detection of magazines to be added for a weapon was implemented
- The required list is now sorted the way that first are non-magazine and non-weapon equipment, then are magazines and last are weapons
- Fixed: Issue with given weapon without loaded magazine
- Added: Cutscene animations without weapon and their transition animations
- Weapon is auto-forced to player only for "Welcome on Hub" cutscenes
- Functions of easy detection of player being close or at armory added
- Detection of player at or close to armory improved
- If Rearm is not necessary an optional task is not given to player anymore. Instead player gets a notification about the rearm possibility.
- A hint with the list of required gear is always shown at the armory
- Auto-adding of required gear now happens only for the first time the player visits the armory
- Added: Possibility to return all required gear, not only the required gear that is missing
- Campaign CfgHints included into every campaign mission
- Time limit increased to 15 minutes, player gets warning at 15 and 3 minutes
- If the player won't get to assemble point in the 15 minutes:
- Task fails
- Player gets the recommended gear
- Mission is auto-started
- Hub composition updated; boxes for persistent gear renamed, repositioned and added
- Gear on units with "adjustArmory = 0" is shown in the armory composition
- Containers and goggles removed from mission briefing pools
- Tweaks in Skirmishes
- Fixed: Ambient animations
- Fixed: Bug with gear not saving when transiting to skirmish
- Stance "UP" forced for all units in ambient combat
- Forced change of player's loadout after Bommos debriefing disabled. Player will retain his gear.
- Added: Several extra hub notifications
- Added: Hub / armory sounds
- Added: Hub notification for "Required Gear"
- Timeout (3 mins) added for debriefing attendance in hubs
- Radios and maps added to the starting pool for all 3 episodes
- "map" and "radio" added to player's required gear list
- Swapping of backpacks at hubs is now more safe
- Required radio and map are now auto-equipped when obtained at an armory
- Action "Take Recommended Gear" is now added to the Armorer after the required gear is obtained
- Starting pool definition improved to better translate from pre-1.18 savegames to the 1.18 update
- Rangefinder definition added to
- BIS_fnc_camp_getEquipType
- Added function for detection of empty variants of the special backpacks
Fixed: Credits at the end of campaign episodes

ZEUS:

Added: "Scenario Name" module which allows Zeus to set the name of the current scenario. It's shown to every player who joins or respawns.
Added: Skill can now be set also in group attributes. The adjusted value is applied to all group members.
Added: Ability to set the Game Master module’s "Default addons" attribute to "All", which will automatically add every addon in the game, including community ones
Added: Speed mode can now be set in the group and waypoint attributes windows
Added: New attribute for Custom Objective allowing Zeus to disable the objective destination. Useful for more abstract tasks, e.g., "Remain stealthy".
Added: New markers are now created with the color of the previously set marker
Added: Custom channels for each side in a ZGM scenario. E.g. BLUFOR can now communicate with Zeus without other sides hearing it.
Added: Icon for HQ module
Added: List of recent entities in the CREATE bar. Stores up to 20 objects, groups, modules or markers which Zeus placed.
Added: Groups can now be marked as respawn position. Players will respawn on the position of its leader.
Added: It's now possible to change a MOVE waypoint to a different type in its attributes. Available are GET OUT, UNLOAD, TRANSPORT UNLOAD, LAND and FIRE MISSION.
Added: HQ entity is now created automatically when no speaker is given
Added: Objectives and briefing entries can now be added to individual groups or players, not only sides
Added: Better label for group respawn attribute
Added: "Wait until" waypoint attribute, allowing Zeus to set when a waypoint will be completed in order to synchronize the movement of multiple squads
Fixed: Objective modules were registered as respawn positions ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=18312" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=18312 </a>)\n* Fixed: 'respawnOnStart' attribute in description.ext was ignored ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=14585" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=14585 </a>)\n* Fixed: Autonomous vehicles are now respawned with virtual crew inside
Fixed: Players were removed from Zeus' list after they died in ZSC scenarios
Fixed: Zeus in ZGM scenario with God mode enabled still had challenges
Fixed: Incorrect players count in MP header in ZGM 48+2 Master Stratis
Fixed: When Zeus played some music, other Zeus players couldn't hear it
Fixed: Deleting an object to which "Move", "Neutralize" or "Protect" objective is attached resulted in the objective being moved to the bottom left map corner
Fixed: "Neutralize" and "Protect" objectives no longer require objects to be completely destroyed, disabling them (e.g., shooting vehicle tires) or killing their crew will complete them as well
Fixed: When one Zeus took control over a unit and another Zeus did the same with the unit as well, the first Zeus lost the ability to control any further units. Now, the seconds Zeus won't be able to take over already controlled units.
Fixed: Editing the Intel item deleted previously saved text
Fixed: Weather module didn't show a fog preview in singleplayer
Fixed: Hiding and showing the Zeus interface ('Backspace' by default) created a non-interactive area where a notification is shown, preventing Zeus from selecting or editing units there
Fixed: Entity icons were hidden when Zeus returned to the interface after leaving it with hidden menus (by 'Backspace')
Fixed: Vehicles can no longer be configured as respawns for sides without any players present in the mission
Fixed: Vehicles were unintentionally repaired when editing attributes ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=18423" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=18423 </a>)\n* Fixed: "Play Radio Message" module didn't work
Fixed: HQ module didn't initialize properly when created on-the-fly
Secret Documents are now properly marked as being made by Bohemia Interactive

ENGINE

Added: New animation sources for car throttle and brake
Added: World parameter for sky / fog color influence (skyColorInfluencesFogColor - default true)
Added: Overloading for <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/hideObjectGlobal" target="_blank"> hideObjectGlobal </a>
(
<object>
hideObjectGlobal )
</object>
Added: Squad icons to Zeus
Added: Support for native Linux extensions via the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/callExtension" target="_blank"> callExtension </a>
command
Added: New scripting command <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/moveInAny" target="_blank"> moveInAny </a>
Added: List of recently used / created items to Zeus
Added: New scripting command <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/squadParams" target="_blank"> squadParams </a>
Fixed: CTD when assigning NULL unit to Zeus
Fixed: Removed possibility to add map object as editable in Zeus
Fixed: Pasting group with disabled units in it (Zeus)
Fixed: Inability to open interrupt dialog when no save folder is there (unsaved scenario started from editor)
Fixed: Creating a ground weapon holder and using the action to drop primary weapon to it caused a freeze
Fixed: Computation of server-side net error of muzzle infos (optimization)
Fixed: You can't put items directly to respective slots from a non-initialized container on a dead body
Fixed: Picking up an unequipable uniform broke the gear UI
Fixed: Possible cause of CTD on Dedicated Server
Fixed: Placing units over each other in the 2D map (Zeus)
Fixed: Empty action on dead body with only a handgun
Fixed: Possible crash in MP games
Fixed: Possible CTD while adding experience to AI (global situation knowledge)
Fixed: Crash related to <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/currentZeroing" target="_blank"> currentZeroing </a>
Fixed: Wrong zeroing returned for soldiers
Fixed: Needless searching for commander units in cargo space
Fixed: Firing from the artillery computer while remote controlling a gunner unit
Fixed: Drawing of icons on UAVs controlled by players
Fixed: Zeus composition placement
Fixed: Bool mismatch when enabling breathing sound
Fixed: Never ending handler for damage when helo crashes into water
Fixed: Broken weapon sway when running
Fixed: Possible CTD
Fixed: Sound: Changing focus breaks volume levels
Switched priority of checks in paste command (Zeus)
Ailerons, rudders, elevators and flaps on a plane controllable normally even with engine is off. No resetting of their position after turning the engine on.
Sound: Removed environment sounds influence by rain density; rain volume was affected by rain density
Support for hidden selection materials on soldier proxies (eg. headgear)
Optimized sounds in -nosound mode and on Dedicated Servers
Sound: Added: APO fadeout effect
Changed behavior of throttle animation source
Possible crash fix when silent join is used
Changed Zeus group / sync controls
Stars don't change size when zoomed in
Animation state "static" parameter for ignoring step when computing slowdown
PhysX entities don't collide with invisible objects <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/lbSort" target="_blank"> lbSort </a>
accepts another parameter to specify ascending / descending order
Update: Make animation soundOverride search case-insensitive
No longer updating attached and invisible EPE objects. Remove attached objects from PhysX scene.

SPOTREP-00025

FROM: Project Lead
TO: Arma 3 Users
UNIT: Main Branch
ACTIVITY: Hotfix: 1.18 (MP performance fix)
SIZE: ~34 MB

CHANGELOG

ENGINE

Fixed: Faulty handling sub-munitions in multiplayer would cause performance issues proportional to the number of players in the session (e.g. firing miniguns)
Fixed: MP crash opportunity
Fixed: One Tempest heavy truck variant was missing some interior textures

SPOTREP-00026

FROM: Project Lead
TO: Arma 3 Users
UNIT: Main Branch
ACTIVITY: Game Update: 1.20 (Karts DLC)
SIZE: ~655 MB

CHANGELOG

DATA

Added: Kart vehicle (4 liveries and 1 random color variant)*
Added: Racer character (with overalls and helmets matching the kart liveries / colors)*
Added: Marshal character*
Added: Starter pistol*
Added: Race objects (racetrack barriers and more)
Added: Time Trials Challenge mode
Added: 5 Kart Time Trials**
Added: Zeus Race modules
Added: 2 pre-set Zeus Race Kart multiplayer races
Added: 16 Steam Achievements (for Firing Drills, Time Trials and Zeus)
* Restrictions apply for those who don't own <a href="http://www.arma3.com/dlc/karts" target="_blank"> Arma 3 Karts DLC </a>

. Read <a href="http://www.bistudio.com/english/company/developers-blog/465-roadmap-14-15-dlc-strategy-blog" target="_blank"> our blog </a> for more information.

** 1 Time Trial is available to everyone, the remaining 4 require ownership of <a href="http://www.arma3.com/dlc/karts" target="_blank"> Arma 3 Karts DLC </a>

.

Added: Selection for damage materials in the cockpit of the UH-80
Added: Animation of fingers in ragdoll
Added: Particle effect modules can be synchronized with triggers
Added: New parameter
noImage
(bool) for
CfgHints
classes. You can use no image in context hint even if an image is configured (and used in Field Manual).
Added: Sound occlude and obstruct parameters for vehicles
Added: Correct hit effects for mini-gun sub-munition ammo
Fixed: A visual issue with the SDV's lights
Fixed: Suit packs now have textures according to uniforms
Fixed: Backpacks with some pre-defined content have an empty backpack of the same type as parent (used e.g. in campaign hubs)
Fixed: An issue where dropping Kerry's diving uniform spawned a headless body
Fixed:
BIS_fnc_itemType
didn't recognize UAV terminal
Fixed: Some interior textures of a Tempest heavy truck variant ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=18533" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=18533 </a>)\n* Fixed:
BIS_fnc_getCfgDataArray
now returns [] if the value cannot be found
Fixed: Wrong backpacks used for static weapon disassembling
Fixed: Bullet penetrability on some parts of the trucks
Fixed: saveVar issue work-around for campaign persistency
Fixed: Weapon disappears when taken through context menu on Dedicated Servers
Firing Drills:
- Added: Firing Drills - visibility of 3D icons is now linked to the difficulty option controlling waypoint indicators
- Added: Firing Drills - extra debriefing section with results (medal times, your personal best and all times this session)
- Fixed: Firing Drills - result times were sometimes incorrectly colored (when setting a non-medal time following a run rewarded with a medal time)
- Fixed: Firing Drills - missing localization for 2 strings
- Fixed: Firing Drills - 3D icons did not work after restart
- Fixed: CoF Green - parked SUV was colliding with ambient objects
- Fixed: CoF Red 2 - CP 9 targets could be placed inside a rock
- Fixed: CoF Red 2 - CP 11 could be encountered without any hostile targets
- Updated: Firing Drills - Immediately quitting the drill now fails the primary task
- Updated: CoF Orange 2 - CP 6 disappearing target time made a little more relaxed to allow spotting it
Zeus
- Added: Proper logo, tooltip, name and Field Manual link to Zeus DLC
- Fixed: Players in ZGM missions can now have combat life saver / repair specialist / explosive specialist abilities
- Fixed: Running Game Master or Seize modules without proper configuration froze the game in loading screen instead of showing an error
- Fixed: Enemy units were not spawned automatically when no Zeus was present in Defend missions
- Tweaked: Zeus
- onHover
- logo
- Added: Zeus icon to icon-less FM records

ENGINE

Changed update system for EPE objects (to address a problem with grenades)
Improved: AI's losing sight of target
Unit classes in the editor are now sorted alphabetically
Now preventing empty bindings for disabled actions
Small PhysX optimizations
Removed more pointless RPT spam
Increased
errorGrowInTime
for empty vehicles (AI optimization)
Avoiding server crash due to wrong index in player role packet
Magazine animated when weapon is reloaded for the first time
Script command <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/weaponsItems" target="_blank"> weaponsItems </a>
now works also for ammo crates
If connecting to a remote controlling unit, now also switching the camera
Security enhancements for clients connected to a Dedicated Server (pre-processing limitation)
Repairing a destroyed building now removes the partially destroyed building and ruins better
Armored vehicles now correctly display optics for commander upon launching the mission
Additional functions for MFD - blinking effect on HUD elements
Added: Support for
allowedLoadFileExtension
parameter in Dedicated Server config file in order to make it impossible to read contents of files with unlisted extension (security improvement)
Added: AI aiming error is now influenced by wounds and reloading
Added: Min and Max boundary for scale HUD element
Added: Support for sub-folders in multiplayer scenarios
Added: Support for coloring pictures on a single line in a
ListBox
Added: New action that support opening inventory of soldiers under your control
Added: Missing Zeus event handler
ObjectSelectionChanged
Added: Support for
allowedPreprocessFileExtensions
parameter in Dedicated Server config file in order to make it impossible to read contents of files with an unlisted extension (security improvement for <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/preprocessFile" target="_blank"> preprocessFile </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/preprocessFileLineNumbers" target="_blank"> preprocessFileLineNumbers </a>
script commands)
Added: Support for mission white-listing for Dedicated Server (
missionWhitelist
parameter in DS config file)
Added: Surface parameter (
surfaceFriction)\n* Added:
autoScroll
default values
Added: Command line parameter '
-enableHT
' added to enable hyper-threading
Added: Support for camera shaking when you encounter big G forces in transport of helicopters - not yet configured in our data
Fixed: Changing focus breaks volume levels
Fixed: CTD in Zeus
Fixed: Possible CTD in Zeus when a NULL unit occurs in the list of editables
Fixed: Resource leaks in splash window
Fixed: Deletion of remote controlled unit (Zeus) while someone else is remote controlling it
Fixed: An issue where ragdoll would cause bodies to fall through non-local buildings ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=9532" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=9532 </a>)\n* Fixed: Flaps & gear sounds gradually transition based on camera position
Fixed: HUD heading scale was disappearing prematurely when displaying negative values
Fixed: Quadrotor UAV with disabled autonomy was changing height on its own
Fixed: An issue that might lead to a crash (related to <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=18663" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=18663 </a>)\n* Fixed: Multiplication of sub-munition in multiplayer (related to <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=18671" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=18671 </a>)\n* Fixed: An issue that could prevent the start of a multiplayer scenario
Fixed: Loss of ammo when loading from an automatic / user save ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=18668" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=18668 </a>)\n* Fixed: Steam browser should be compatible with the GameSpy favorites
Fixed: Partial word search in Steam server browser ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=18681" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=18681 </a>)\n* Fixed: Passing '
-ip=
' command parameter to Steam server ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=18667" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=18667 </a>)\n* Fixed: Star emissiveness was not correctly set when changing landscape
Fixed: Zoom is not used in the AV Camera feed
Fixed: Unknown action Surrender RPT spam
Fixed: Possible CTD in scripting command when passing non-Zeus unit as Zeus argument
Sound:
- Fixed: Crew audible outside of their vehicle
- Enabled
- soundInsideCoeff
- Fixed: CTD when switching views in vehicles on Dedicated Server
- Fixed: Crash during access of sound waves based on parameters
- Fixed: Simulation of sound speed for all weapons
- Collision sound volume based on speed
- Damage sample volume based on speed
Fixed: Possible CTD when player is JIPing
Fixed: TI rendering for
OnSurface
objects
Fixed: RPT render target not found message
Fixed: Collision bug where soldiers could sometimes go through thin obstacles
Fixed: Locking turret by <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/lockTurret" target="_blank"> lockTurret </a>
command
Fixed: Players jumping in a partially destroyed and destroyed building
Fixed: CTD when passing a not existing side to <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/createCenter" target="_blank"> createCenter </a>
Fixed: Driver ejects when heli is configured to not allow driver ejection
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/removeUniform" target="_blank"> removeUniform </a>
doesn't work within non-local client when connection was started in JIP mode (graphical representation of undressed soldier doesn't work even when uniform was removed through gear)
Hotfixed: Remote state positioning when an object is stable (PhysX optimization)
Fixed: Frozen manual fire on Dedicated Server when no one is in the gunner position
Fixed: Automatic get out from damaged vehicle when user is remote controlling unit
Fixed: Zeus automatic returning of unit dragged from a vehicle
Fixed: Possible CTD when someone deletes units which is under remote control of another Zeus
Fixed: Possible CTD in MP servers
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/addUniform" target="_blank"> addUniform </a>
script command didn't work well in MP
Fixed: Empty vehicles can be locked (with missile)
Fixed: Allowed ejection when a transport has ejection disabled on a person's position
Fixed: Wrong return type in scripting command <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/everyBackpack" target="_blank"> everyBackpack </a>
(was Object, should be Array)
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/hideObjectGlobal" target="_blank"> hideObjectGlobal </a>
script command (was working in the opposite way)
Fixed: Visible UAV units in MP
Fixed: Setting scenario description as structured text
Fixed: Talking through remotely controlled characters (Zeus)
Fixed: AI not reloading their weapon when the camera was focused on it
Fixed: Assembly and dis-assembly of static autonomous weapons in MP
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/createVehicleCrew" target="_blank"> createVehicleCrew </a>
command in MP when called on a non-local autonomous static weapon
Fixed: Expensive simulations on destroyed buildings
Fixed: Admin commands
#kick
and
#exec ban
not working properly
Fixed: Possible CTD in
InterpolateQuaternion
Fixed: Crash when loading PBO placed in a sub-folder
Fixed: Mutliplayer scenario in sub-folders not working on Linux Dedicated Server
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/commandArtilleryFire" target="_blank"> commandArtilleryFire </a>
could crash the game when a target was inside a 'Seized By' trigger

SPOTREP-00027

FROM: Project Lead
TO: Arma 3 Users
UNIT: Main Branch
ACTIVITY: Game Update: 1.22 (Campaign improvements, Linux server performance, GameSpy removal)
SIZE: ~1021 MB

CHANGELOG

DATA

Server browser:
- Removed: GameSpy logo
- Removed: GameSpy / Steam switch
- Server count is now in-engine instead of scripted
- Added: Player's name
Fixed: Devbranch watermark is no longer displayed after exiting Splendid Camera in the main branch
Fixed: Mistake in condition of function
BIS_fnc_randomPosTrigger
( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=17937" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=17937 </a>)\n* Fixed: Script error in function
BIS_fnc_spawnGroup
( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=16889" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=16889 </a>)\n* Fixed: Tactical vest camo ground model
Fixed: Wrong default values ( <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getVariable" target="_blank"> getVariable </a>)\n* Fixed: Iron sights and camo of armed offroad
Fixed: Dispersion and engagement ranges of TRG 20 and TRG 21 were switched
Fixed: TT05 - tweaked misplaced barrier
Fixed: Unknown Community Author for static weapons backpacks
Fixed: Align of holographic reticle
Fixed: Typo in strength of handbrake for quad bike
Fixed: Aimpoint visibility at night for MRD attachment
Fixed: Player can no longer respawn into vehicle stolen by an enemy
Fixed: Tasks were not auto-assigned correctly
Fixed: When a vehicle respawn position was moved while a vehicle was waiting for respawn, the vehicle was respawned on the position before the change
Fixed: Deleting a vehicle while it was waiting for respawn caused a scripting error
Fixed: Pressing Up and Enter while in the MP pause menu closed the Zeus interface
Fixed: Zeroing on EBR's ironsights
Fixed: CAS modules in the editor were not trigger activated
Fixed and updated all helicopters with proper inventory loads
Fixed: Camo selection on the Beanie
Fixed: RPT error when spawning a lightning bolt
Fixed: UI texture of Black MX with muzzle accessory
Fixed: Geometries of UAV entities
Fixed: Decelerons on the Wipeout so that they both extend to the same extent when banking
Fixed: Map icon size of portable mortars, offroad variants and assault boats
Fixed: Missing vehicle dust effects for desert surface (only on Altis)
Fixed: Unable to throw grenade through window of
d_house_small_02_v1_f.p3d
( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=15704" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=15704 </a>)\n* Added: Stall warnings in HUDs of fixed-wings now flash
Added: Altitude scales in HUDs of fixed-wings now show ASL instead of ATL. However, terrain indicators have been added.
Added: Names and icons for
CfgVoice
classes
Added: Bubble particle effect module
Added: Empty cartridges effect module
Added: "Vote Kick" and "Vote Admin" buttons are now visible in the Players list on Dedicated Servers
Added: Inertia coefficients for all weapons and their attachments
Added: Sounds for more cutscene animations
Added: Ability to set number to
XX
for a kart by adding:
this setVariable [‘number’, XX];
Added: New parameter DLC to Kart DLC assets (
DLC = Kart;)\n* Added: Camo selection to journalist vest to allow changing of its texture \ material
Added: New sounds for reloading some weapons
Added: Correct ammo icons for Zafir MG
Added: New zeroing adjustments for GL (50,75,100,150,200,250,300,350,400)
Added:
H_Booniehat_tan
's ground holder
Added: New textures for some of the caps
Added:
disableInventory=false
to both fuel pumps as preparation for fixing unwanted inventory space
Added: Damage and map properties and plate selection to the geometry LOD of steel plate training targets
Added: Possibility to turn on auto-refreshing of the unit identity on mission start (used for Win missions without hub)
Updated: TRG mass
Updated: Credits with new developers
Updated: Duty values for some animations states
Updated: Thermal signature of Mk200, Khaybar, Zubr and MX
Adjusted: Guerrilla uniforms of various sides so they can only be picked by a character of their side
Adjusted: Inventory radius of Supply Crates
Adjusted: Selections for texture variations of Offroad
Adjusted: Supply capacity of supply boxes
Adjusted: Positions and radii of Mi-48 inventory supplies
Adjusted: Fire mode volumes
Adjusted: Side of shelters and sports ground assets so they can show up in Zeus
Revised: Armor of lampposts in config and added as properties in their models
Changed: vehicleclass for
SportsGrounds_base_F
from
Structures
to
Structures_Sports
Changed: Field Manual icon used for highlighting displayed hints
Changed: Sounds for unsynchronized weapon reloading
Changed volume for reloading
Changed reloading sound of Zafir and Mk200
Changed: Scope parameter of some of the headgear
Changed: Sound for animations of lying wounded
Ejection seats in planes now propel the pilot high enough to parachute (from ground)
Increased mass of the UAV console
Tweaked memory point for guns on the Stomper
Rahim rifle is no longer able to attach Rail attachments
Surface friction has been tweaked for various terrain types
Increased supply radii of fuel/ammo/medical support trucks and substantially increased ammunition load of ammo trucks to fix the unpleasant issues where several vehicles were not able to reload a reasonable amount of ammunition for their weapons
Removed inventory from Fuel Station Feed
Optimized ladder actions
Access set to Read and Write for
cfgMovesBasic
Ordering a medic to heal someone now displays the correct icon
Changed volume for change of weapon fire mode
Access to
cfgRecoils
set to Read and Write (see <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=12419" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=12419 </a>)\n* Standardized inventory configuration for armored vehicles and added basic equipment even for MBTs
Civilian and guerrilla trucks have proper selections for custom texture variants
Redefined aim point of Supply Boxes
Introduced weapon inertia settings for launchers
Scoped out redundant Titan long / short classes from editor (due to configuration class names integrity the classes should remain)
AI is more likely to target enemy transports
Minor volume changes for closure and fire mode change sounds
Particle effect modules localized
Reduced: Armor of light bulbs on street lamps for they were very hard to destroy even with concentrated machine gun fire from close vicinity. Also changed the material for Decor Lamp to improve over-penetration issues.
Adjusted: Mass of barrels to reflect their contents
Changed: Damage property of buckets from building to tree so that they fall over
Changed: Penetration materials so that the geometry of the dome of all radars is consistent
Changed: Penetration material of metal parts to make it consistent through stages of the tent hangar
Mapped granite penetration material instead of concrete on ancient walls
Checked and fixed penetration materials and properties of walls
Mapped concrete penetration material on the base of phone booths
Minor code and debug print adjustments
Potential campaign spoilers:
Implemented: Patrol squad and vehicles
- Implemented: Patrol spawnpoint selection
- String "Camps" replaced for reference to already localized string
- Commands weaponsItems and magazinesAmmo replaced for *Cargo versions
- Removed: Checking of persistent variables against
- <nil>
- Adjusted: Loadout of several units on hubs
- Functions now support vests and uniforms as containers
- Container functions updated to use accurate magazinesAmmo, that was recently updated to work with containers as well
- Thanks to command addItem being fixed, there are now goggles / glasses in the hub Armory
- Hub markers added to strategic map - for quick start and skirmish spawnpoint selection
- Improved: Hub marker visuals
- There is now a simple get in animation played when "start patrol" is executed
- Friendly fire is now monitored also on patrol vehicles and crew
- Updated: Hub composition
- Added: Patrol starting points
- Adjusted: Skirmish triggers
- Added: Cargo content interaction with pool
- Patrol characters now properly interact with the pool
- Patrol character identities are now correctly set
- Patrol tasks on hub now point to the suggested transport vehicle
- Added: Customization template definitions for all randomized vehicles
- Added: Template for patrol squad members
- If player loses a car, he gets a new default one, once he arrives back on the hub
- On-hub scene when player returns from patrol is now created
- Added: System for persistent customization
- Patrol trigger now shows the spawn point location on the map
- Localized: User action label
- BIS_fnc_ambientAnimCombat
- doesn't attach the unit anymore
- Added: Possibility to define bottom text, hide labels at mission markers and define a custom mission marker texture
- Uniforms added via forceAddUniform when needed
- Added: Some micro compositions for patrol
- Added: Support for multiple vehicles returning from patrol. Only the player's vehicle will appear on the hub, but the cargo of all vehicles get stored to the pool.
- Persistent identities between
- B_hub02
- ,
- B_m02_1
- and
- B_m02_2
- now work correctly
- Used names are permanently removed from the pool of names for the auto-generated identities
- Icons added to user actions on hub, namely: open strategic map, start briefing, start patrol and get recommended gear
- Added specific identities to story characters
- Fixed: Transition from patrol to hub
- Fixed: Wrong initialization of the equipment pool
- Fixed: 2 broken uniforms removed from Adapt pool
- Fixed: Gear persistence issue between
- C_out2
- and
- C_EB
- Fixed: Implicit persistent variable values solution
- Fixed: Issue where mission providers after debriefing didn't have a weapon (James in
- B_hub01
- now has a weapon after debriefing)
- Fixed: Problem with briefing date detection
- Fixed: Typos in character definitions
- Fixed: Locking of patrol vehicle when player returns from patrol
- Fixed: Colliding position by two soldiers at Rogain

ENGINE

Optimized: Linux Dedicated Server performance
Disabled: GameSpy technology
Fixed: Diary closing when tasks are not selected
Fixed: Task position when attached target is deleted
Fixed: Ironsights zeroed to a non-default value after the removal of optics
Fixed: Voice-Over-Net: Custom channel volume based on distance
Fixed: Switching from
-joinString
to
-connect
in the in-game requests
Fixed: Position determination for tasks attached to a target object / unit
Fixed: Dead soldiers on ladders
Fixed: Buldozer brush size change (was possible to go above maximum size)
Fixed: Buldozer brush strength settings (now it is individual for each brush mode)
Fixed: Possible CTDs in network server
Fixed: Blinking of caustics when texture memory is low
Fixed: Possibility to change a soldier's faction by grouping him with a group from another faction (Zeus)
Fixed: Blue line artifact on the horizon
Fixed: Desync in MP after the revision 124842 fix
Fixed: Possible crash when an AI brain is not present
Fixed: Player starts without rebreather in the Wet Work scenario despite being assigned one
Fixed: Missing class name in campaign tree for old structure campaign configs
Fixed: Possible CTD while the world is destroying itself
Fixed: Possible CTD in Zeus when ungrouping soldiers
Fixed: Fog on craters (bullet impacts)
Fixed: Formatting of number of servers in the multiplayer display
Fixed: Possibility to change scenario parameters in MP after a game has already started
Fixed: Dead body icon
Fixed: Catching missing callback from Steam
Fixed: CTD when opening inventory in combination with createAgent
Fixed: Possible CTD in airplanes
Fixed: Exploitable command <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/forceRespawn" target="_blank"> forceRespawn </a>
Fixed: CTD occurred when ejecting dead unit from a car (Zeus)
Added: Fuel explosion power value for all vehicles
Added: Script commands for basic 3D vector operations ( <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/vectorAdd" target="_blank"> vectorAdd </a>
, <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/vectorDiff" target="_blank"> vectorDiff </a>
, <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/vectorCrossProduct" target="_blank"> vectorCrossProduct </a>
, <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/vectorDotProduct" target="_blank"> vectorDotProduct </a>
, <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/vectorCos" target="_blank"> vectorCos </a>
, <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/vectorMagnitude" target="_blank"> vectorMagnitude </a>
, <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/vectorMagnitudeSqr" target="_blank"> vectorMagnitudeSqr </a>
, <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/vectorMultiply" target="_blank"> vectorMultiply </a>)\n* Added: Script commands for vector distance and square distance ( <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/vectorDistance" target="_blank"> vectorDistance </a>
, <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/vectorDistanceSqr" target="_blank"> vectorDistanceSqr </a>)\n* Added: Class names to campaign tree (if they are defined)
Added: Logging of unsuccessful attempts to call <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/loadFile" target="_blank"> loadFile </a>
, <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/preprocessFile" target="_blank"> preprocessFile </a>
, <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/preprocessFileLineNumbers" target="_blank"> preprocessFileLineNumbers </a>
script commands
Added: New brush mode to Buldozer.
Added: Limits for setWindSpeed because of the possibility to completely destroy meshes
Added: Script commands <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/magazinesAmmoCargo" target="_blank"> magazinesAmmoCargo </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/weaponsItemsCargo" target="_blank"> weaponsItemsCargo </a>
Added: New script command to open YouTube videos ( <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/openYoutubeVideo" target="_blank"> openYoutubeVideo </a>)\n* Updated: In-game help for <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/loadFile" target="_blank"> loadFile </a>
, <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/preprocessFile" target="_blank"> preprocessFile </a>
, <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/preprocessFileLineNumbers" target="_blank"> preprocessFileLineNumbers </a>
script commands
Optimized: Weapon effect simulations
Driver proxy for Inverse Kinematics taken from correct LOD
New parameters for fatigue thresholds moved to config
Refactored: Current recoil mechanics for better understanding and easier future changes (again, may not yet be fully noticeable in devbranch - but gives an indication of what’s being worked on)
Threaded sensor network updates are now enabled in all versions
Minor dead bodies optimization
UAV - Camera stabilization
Public description for commands <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/magazinesAmmo" target="_blank"> magazinesAmmo </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/magazinesAmmoCargo" target="_blank"> magazinesAmmoCargo </a>
received minor changes
Inventory load now affects stamina regeneration

SPOTREP-00028

FROM: Project Lead
TO: Arma 3 Users
UNIT: Main Branch
ACTIVITY: Hotfix: 1.22 (Steam MP fixes, Static network ports)
SIZE: ~18.5 MB / ~7.5 MB

CHANGELOG

ENGINE

The Steam query network port is now fixed to be always +1 in relation to the game network port (e.g. a server hosted via port 3202, has its Steam query port at 3203)
Removed: Ability to define a custom Steam query port on servers
Fixed: Connection string to support joining friends on listen servers
Added: Server game and Steam query ports are presented to a host when creating a server in-game, in the RPT log and the
Dedicated Server command window
(forward these to make sure clients can discover / connect)
Added: Joined sessions listed in the Steam history list
Hotfixed: Duplicating items in direct / LAN sessions through backpacks ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=16927" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=16927 </a>)\n* Fixed: Client getting stuck in Zeus dialog after a server is terminated

SPOTREP-00029

FROM: Project Lead
TO: Arma 3 Users
UNIT: Main Branch
ACTIVITY: Game Update: 1.24 (Bootcamp Update, Launcher, Add-on Workshop)
SIZE: ~1.2 GB

CHANGELOG

BOOTCAMP UPDATE:

Added: Virtual Reality world
Added: Bootcamp "Prologue" mini-campaign
Added: ZGM 4+1 Bootcamp multiplayer training
Added: 8 VR Training lessons
- Material Penetration
- Placeables
- Launchers
- Target Designation
- Commanding - Movement
- Commanding - Behavior
- Commanding - Actions
- Commanding - Vehicles
Added: VR Zeus multiplayer scenarios
- ZGM 16+2 Master Virtual Reality (AAF)
- ZGM 16+2 Master Virtual Reality (CSAT)
- ZGM 16+2 Master Virtual Reality (NATO)
- ZGM 48+2 Master Virtual Reality
Added: Virtual Arsenal
Added: VR soldiers and character entities
Added: Objects specific for VR
(large blocks, covers and markers)
FIA fraction has been revamped:
- Added: New uniform for FIA AT Rifleman
- Added: FIA Offroad, Quadbike and Truck camo versions
- FIA soldiers have randomized headgear and facewear according to their classes and possible headgear-facewear combinations
- Added: 3 new FIA stashes
Added: Repair variants of Offroads
Added: Various facewear available in profile
(balaclavas and bandannas with various glasses)
Added: 3 new music tracks
- Virtual Reality digital Arma 3 theme
- Splendid Split theme
- BI 15th Anniversary theme
Added: Various VR-related sounds for triggers
Added: New English protocol of Dan Brown
Added: Camo variants of M320 and GM-6
Added: Misc. objects
- Winner's podium
- Trophy
- White tent
- Tyre barriers
- Kart tires
- Kart steering wheels
- Car batteries
- Kart trolley
- Kart stand
- Pieces of exercise equipment
- Water coolers
- Large food container
Added: 14 Bootcamp-related Steam Achievements
Added: Game Launcher
- Accessible via a non-default Steam launch option, or by starting arma3launcher.exe from the installation directory
- This adds support for add-ons in the <a href="http://steamcommunity.com/workshop/browse?appid=107410" target="_blank"> Steam Workshop </a>
Overhauled: Weapon Sway
Overhauled: Fatigue

DATA:

Added: Controls action for locking turret on an object
Added: Turret locking ability for the UGV RCWS
Added:
BIS_fnc_setUnitInsignia
now loads description.ext
CfgUnitInsignia
classes
Added:
BIS_fnc_animateTaskWaypoint
Added: Switching to driver / gunner after PIP click (AV Terminal)
Added: Sound for Scalpel missile explosion
Fixed: Zone restriction module not working after respawn
Fixed: Adding items to ammo box in Zeus didn't work correctly
Fixed: Showcase Vehicles: Player could not get in the ship
Fixed: Aim precision values for pistol crouch and launcher standing stances to match values for other weapon types
Fixed: Broken size of the hint area when a hint and its sub-hint were used without any other hint between them
Fixed: DLC Bundle duplicity in Expansions menu
Fixed: Scripting error while browsing respawn menu
Fixed: Respawn menu was sometimes too slow
Fixed: Live-feed and Skirmish module category
Fixed: Duplicated inventory item in action menu
Fixed: Intentionally negative rating used in DM missions is no longer displayed in the debriefing
Fixed: "End Scenario" module used wrong ending type
Fixed: Showcase Zeus was not marked as completed when player left after a task told them they could
Fixed: Ordnance module was using effects incompatible with the Zeus Ordnance module. Explosions will now be stronger, but existing missions won't be affected unless you edit the module in editor and save it again.
Fixed:
RscTextCheckBox
spam in RPT when opening GUI editor
Fixed: Empty reflector in
Helicopter_Base_H
Fixed: Last bullet still visible in Rahim's magazine despite it being empty
Fixed: Error in modules while reading

CfgAddons

Fixed: Binoculars and NVGs were not added correctly to ammo boxes
Fixed: "Watch Direction" sentence in Radio Protocols
Fixed: Missing icons in Field Manual in Russian localization
Fixed: Hint in AV terminal no longer overlaps the terminal menu
Fixed: Scripting error when attempting to open non-existing inventory
Fixed: Opening a loadout with specific weapon types (i.e., weapons classes with attachments already on them) caused container magazines not to be loaded correctly
Adjusted: Environmental map on various vehicles
Adjusted: Materials of the small backpack
Adjusted: Capacity of inventory of copters
Adjusted: Alignment of cursor and optics for launchers
Adjusted: Volume preview samples and configuration in audio settings
Enabled fatigue parameter
New damage and destruction materials for all vehicles
Unused GameSpy IDCs removed
UAV terminals now have the correct author defined
Adjusted flare size, intensity and coloring of flashlight accessory
Cleaned up and restructured HUD config for PO-30 Orca
CH-49 Mohawk's inventory contains proper weapons, not OPFOR ones
Changed volume of reloading for most weapons
Revamp of muzzle suppressors (see <a href="http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?179308-Weapon-sounds-affected-by-suppressors-change-in-1-23" target="_blank"> http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?179308-Weapon-sounds-affected-by-suppressors-change-in-1-23 </a>)\n* Overhauled inertia values for weapons and attachments. Main source of imprecision will be sights alignment, not sway distortion that will be elevated only with higher fatigue or arms damage in effect.
Assault Pack (Hex) should have the right texture
Changed volume of closure sounds
Minor volume changes of reloading sounds
Host server: Added port warning
Host server: Fixed conversion of labels to upper-case
Optimized turning animation
aimPrecision
to comparable levels among weapons (x2 when standing, x3 when crouched, x4 in prone)
Optimized aiming precision states for adjusted stances. Since they do not have appropriate turning animation stances configured their base precision must be higher than default stance, for else they will posses unreasonable advantage over default stances.
Decreased duty of running with lowered rifle in crouch position
Adjusted moving speeds and duty values of certain stances to prevent unintuitive discrepancies
Optimized prone stance adjustment poses aim precision
New post-process filtering for Radio Protocols
TRG correctly hides magazine when there is none in the weapon
maxZeroing
parameter has been properly configured for all weapons
Hints and user actions have been unified for Disarm / Disable / Deactivation of explosives
Various fixes in Field Manual and hints
Minor changes in suppressors weights
Changed launcher hit mask
Decreased vertical movement of secondary weapon sway class
Attempt to fix several rag-doll issues by decreasing the magnitude of hit forces applied and simultaneous increase of mass for bones to prevent them from flinching wildly
Increased negative effect of damage over secondary weapon sway class. It should be hard to aim with crippled hands.
A little elf hiding some caps has been found and dealt with, thus the caps shall be available again
Facewear (former glasses) has mass correctly set

Potential campaign spoilers:

New head- and face-wear added to units in Patrol missions and in the “Adapt” armory
Tweaks in randomization, placement and compositions of enemy patrols in the “Adapt” Patrols

ENGINE:

Fixed: Calling underwater damage on non-local submarine
Fixed:
IRLaserOn
action
Fixed: Game could crash after changing soldier's face type
Fixed: Car tracks are no longer drawn in the future
Fixed: Maximum inventory load threshold could be trespassed
Fixed: Traveling back to the past
Fixed: CTD occurred when ejecting a dead unit from a car (Zeus)
Fixed: Setting connection string when creating MP session from the game
Fixed: Prevent created agent from opening his gear
Fixed: Trigger pulling for normal man simulation tree
Fixed: Not showing cutscenes in the main menu
Fixed: Suppressors override weapon specific parameters, making
initSpeed
,
hit
and
cost
parameters work everywhere as expected
Fixed: Ragdoll false recovery
Fixed: Possible CTD
Fixed: Possible CTD in the Zeus map
Fixed: Adding corpses from disconnected players to
disposeManager
( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=17532" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=17532 </a>)\n* Fixed: Crash when segments don’t have a shape
Fixed: Issue with disabling moving of units outside Zeus editable area affected by the camera angle
Fixed: Setting of hair AtoC shader constants
Fixed: Action menu - heal is offered, while the new action is opening doors
Fixed: Exploit that allowed Zeus to move soldier groups using rotation even outside of the editable zone
Fixed: CTD when MP role had not soldier created
Fixed: Possible CTDs in Buldozer
Fixed: AT launcher - optics were misaligned with cursor
Fixed: Possible CTD
Fixed: Environment - Player is able to put items into gas pumps
Fixed: Recoil coef does not influence weapon behavior
Fixed: Missing recoil after turning (and some other animations)
Fixed: Undeletable profile in configuration
Fixed: Broken
GunCloud
,
GunFire
loading
Fixed: Copyright string in file properties
Fixed: Thermal Imaging from Laser Designator transferred to every scope
Fixed: Player observers now always send their target to the gunner
Fixed: An exploit in Zeus which allowed forcing players out of vehicle
Fixed: Possible CTD while finding a path in a house without a model
Fixed:
healSoldier
CTD
Fixed: Recoil direction when using iron sights
Fixed: Artillery target deleted to soon
Fixed: Player is unable to change weapons in fixed-wings
Re-fixed: Remote control using map
Fixed: Sound: Reloading can be heard far away
Fixed: Video playing when a video finished before its audio
Fixed: Possible CTD in Zeus map
Fixed: Weapon selection for pilot (seen mainly in Wy-55)
Added: Checks if objects are static in map (script commands)
Added: New script commands related to UAVs - connectability ( <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/isUAVConnectable" target="_blank"> isUAVConnectable </a>
, <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/enableUAVConnectability" target="_blank"> enableUAVConnectability </a>
, <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/disableUAVConnectability" target="_blank"> disableUAVConnectability </a>)\n* Added: New scripting commands for working with mines ( <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/allMines" target="_blank"> allMines </a>
, <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/detectedMines" target="_blank"> detectedMines </a>
, <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/mineDetectedBy" target="_blank"> mineDetectedBy </a>)\n* Added: Adding joined sessions to the Steam history
Added: New scripting command for getting a list of all diag modes (
diag_list)\n* Added: New scripting command for reading configs into arrays with a filter ( <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/configClasses" target="_blank"> configClasses </a>)\n* Added:
isAutotest
script command
Added: Support for spaces in mods in -mod= parameter as long as all the mods are quoted (e.g. -mod="Mod1; Some Other Mod;WeaponA")
Added: New weapon parameter
maxZeroing
(fixes a scopes zeroing glitch)
Added: New
mapName
parameter for
SteamTags
Added: Stealing of UAVs (not yet configured in data)
Added: Ability to force difficulty for selected scenarios
Footsteps alpha and the ability for config to enable footsteps / tracks / blood in world definitions
Magazines slots should be highlighted the same way as other item types <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/enableFatigue" target="_blank"> enableFatigue </a>
true;
doesn't reset fatigue anymore
Complete removal of the disabled GameSpy technology
Changed warning message when profile variable space is locked to be more helpful
Hiding lights for hidden vehicles
New command
playerControlled
(like the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/player" target="_blank"> player </a>
command, but it will return the remote-controlled unit)
Overhauled weapon sway available (no inertia yet)
Hiding markers for invisible objects and simulation is enabled
Radio Protocol: Added parameter absolute angle into
RadioMessageWatchDir
VON: Direct communication: Changed targets selection
+password
and
+connect
now supported in connection string (so it's possible to join a server from Steam's browser)
Radio protocol: Changed parameters going to
RadioMessageWatchDir
Radio protocol:
SentCmdDeactivateMine
Tweaked: Spatialization of loud sounds
Removing UavPilot when a transport is destroyed
Unarmed UGV - broken follow command in terminal
Sound: Update to audio option previews, added stereo sample support
Tooltip for disabled difficulty options if difficulty is forced
Support for joining passworded sessions via friends / invites / Steam browser
Possible fix of crash during video playback
UAVs
- Locked camera (added a new key binding to do that)
- Locked camera - camera rotation precision improved
- Locked camera - camera rotation set to zero when switching to manual view

SPOTREP-00030

FROM: Project Lead
TO: Arma 3 Users
UNIT: Main Branch
ACTIVITY: Game Update: 1.26 (Guaranteed network messaging, Sharpen filter, Launcher presets, Launcher newsfeed)
SIZE: ~846 MB

NOTES

Consider using the Steam client option to verify the integrity of the local game cache to avoid corrupted data after downloading this update.
Consider defragmenting your HDD after downloading large updates.
We've enabled Steam-based redistrutables for Visual C++, .NET and DirectX, which may run one time if they had not been installed previously.
A new Steam branch is now available for advanced users: Legacy Build (1.24). As its name implies, it contains the previous main branch version. It can be used to compare specific changes between major releases. The access code for this branch is:
Arma3Legacy124

CHANGELOG

DATA:

Fixed: Damage and destruction materials for Hunter, Greyhawk and Offroad variants
Fixed: Altian civilians should speak their language correctly
Fixed: Demolition charge has correct model when dropped from inventory
Fixed: Mi-48 optics
Fixed: It was possible to access Arsenal on a destroyed ammo box
Fixed: Sound of Wipeout rocket explosions
Fixed: Alternative sights don't have optic effects from main sights anymore ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=13057" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=13057 </a>)\n* Fixed: Pitch shift of grenades
Fixed:
CfgPatches
for camo versions of sniper rifles
Fixed: Zone Protection worked only when there was an entire AO defined
Fixed: Supports module no longer lists vehicles with protected scope as available Virtual Providers
Fixed: Wrong localization of "Watch" button for Community Guides in French
Fixed: Possible error message in Supports module when calling in artillery after a bombing run using Virtual Providers
Fixed: Player's appearance consistent with the overview image of Showcase Supports
Fixed: Panther no longer throws itself over the edge during insertion in Showcase Combined Arms
FIxed: Changed squad movement speed modes in Showcase Combined Arms to accommodate changes to fatigue
Fixed: Kuma vulnerability mitigated
Fixed: Kart Trolley had a bad shadow
Fixed:
CfgPatches
have been tweaked for Bootcamp components
Fixed: Optimized overall car inventory maximum loads to more reasonable levels
Fixed: Adjusted memory points of Bobcat LMG
Fixed: Driver of Sochor may be shot while turned out ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=19876" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=19876 </a>)\n* Fixed: Issue with OPFOR grenadier harness variant providing unreasonable amount of armor protection
Fixed: Error message in MP Virtual Arsenal
Fixed: Slightly adjusted damper size of quad-bike
Fixed: Strange chromatic aberration in alternate scopes
Fixed: Adjusted fire geometry of Blackfoot
Fixed: Crawling animation are played slowly
Fixed: Speedboat turret doesn't disappear after being hit
Fixed: Faces now show proper author in Virtual Arsenal
Fixed: Various visual issues with Tempests
Fixed: Pilots' visibility of compass if radar is disabled
Fixed: Adjusted water resistance of Mohawk
Fixed: Sochor is now usable for the Artillery support module
Fixed: Skinning of back shields of VR Soldier improved
Fixed: Adjusted durability of rear glass of SUV
Fixed: Adjusted geometries of Zamak
Fixed: Nasty hit point settings issue that caused Helicopter Pilots, Helicopter Crews and Pilots across all factions to be able to sustain an unreasonable amount of damage suffered to their extremities. Their coveralls now offer much less protection against direct hits, however, they now offer some protection against explosive damage.
Fixed: Model of Supply Crate has been recreated to prevent script issues ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=19324" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=19324 </a>
and <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=19339" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=19339 </a>)\n* Fixed: OPFOR VR Soldier and Entity tweaked to receive the same damage as their counterparts
Fixed: Unarmed player standing up from prone stance no longer players a swimming animation
Fixed: Orientation of insignia (left arm), insignia / clan area made smaller to fit other BLUFOR units (like coveralls)
Fixed: Possible scripting error in some instances of the player receiving damage
Fixed: Self-propelled artillery is now correctly categorized as artillery instead of as tank
Fixed: Possible error message when using Transport support module
Fixed: Lights of HEMTT are no longer shining while off when looking from a distance
Fixed: Showcase Combined Arms: Time limit is ignored once one member of the players' group boards the helicopter
Fixed: Missing icons in
ComboBoxes
in editor
Fixed: Incorrect colors of pictures in the Insert Marker display
Fixed: Color of
RscCombo
Fixed: Missing rank picture in the map
Fixed: Shadow for TRG-21 EGLM
Fixed: UI icons of P07
Fixed: ARCO accuracy
Fixed: TI on GMG static turret
Fixed: Color of pictures in variables
ListBox
in Colors tab
Fixed: Removed excessive smoke magazines for Speedboat
Fixed: Adjusted damage resistance of raised static weapons
Fixed: Raised static GMG had a wrong get-out animation
Fixed: Tweaked selections for the GM-6 model
Fixed: Decreased too high maximum inventory capacity of several vehicles
Fixed: Repaired shadow & placement of suppressor of 4-Five
Fixed: Turning on the spot now has a negative impact over resting with all weapons in all stances correctly
Fixed: Incorrect color of the side picture of a selected player in Role Assignment
Fixed: Minor volume changes of crash sounds
Fixed: Wrong structural armor of static GMGs
Fixed: Rahim 7.62 - The iron sights on the barrel are too cold in thermal
Fixed: Repaired fire geometry of the Ghosthawk
Fixed: Default collective and auto-hover tweaks
Fixed: Binoculars and range finders were not exported correctly from Arsenal ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=20026" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=20026 </a>)\n* Fixed: Missing camo selection added to the remaining LODs of Press (Vest)
Fixed: Pitch indicator of Blackfoot was reversed
Fixed: Decreased direct impact of damage suffered over breathing
Fixed: Pop-up error with Zubr .45
Fixed: Various changes in localization and scope parameter of uniforms
Fixed: Pedals and collective of helicopters work correctly
Fixed: Removed random rotor from PhysX LOD of xH-9 family of copters
Fixed: Arsenal module placed by Zeus didn't work correctly when Zeus was client
Fixed: Adjusted durability of the Devices
Fixed: Cargo get in side for Fuel Trucks
Fixed: Civilian Fuel Truck has correct textures
Fixed: Banking of cyclic for Mohawk
Fixed: Flags on shoulders now look better
Fixed: Missing camo-selection on trousers and gloves of BLUFOR soldier
Fixed: Path LODs for AI in military cargo HQ buildings
Fixed: Missing material for last LOD of the big transmitter tower
Fixed: Buoyancy warning of the wave power plant
Fixed: The ruins of barracks now have proper penetration materials and impact effects on the floor
Fixed: Adjusted front and side plating of Panther
Fixed: Centered external camera position of AMV-7 Marshall
Fixed: Maximum and minimum elevation of RCWS guns on armored vehicles
Fixed: An error when turning out in ZSU-39 Tigris
Fixed: Removed borders on icons of ZSU-39 Tigris
Fixed: An issue that guns on ZSU-39 Tigris could disappear when observed from far away
Fixed: Enormous network traffic caused by Simulation Manager module
Added: Opening / closing building doors now has sounds
Added: Sharpen filter option (separated from PPAA filters)
Added: Proper sound to VR surface when hit by fire
Added: Area-restriction for missile-specific HUD feature for PO-30
Added: New "Arsenal" module (when placed on top of a unit, Zeus can configure its load-out)
Added: Seagull sound
Added: Sound of church bells
Added:
RscTestControlTypes
- display with all available control types
Added: Sound of reloading the static GMG, Titan and Mortar
Added: Sound of tank cannon reloading
Added: Sound of HMG reloading
Added: Ground Vehicle Crew community guide
Added: Hint for using the UAV terminal into Showcase Drones
Added: RCWS Stomper has a proper icon
Added:
ListNBox
data and value
Added: Configured position lights for Greyhawk / Ababil
Added: CheckBox for controlling AV lights in AV terminal
Added: IDC of lights CheckBox in AV terminal
Added: An option for turning off headgear randomization for civilian characters via
"this setVariable ["BIS_enableRandomization", false];"
in the character's init. For turning off facewear randomization, insert
"removeGoggles this;"
into the character's init, or simply use desired facewear via "this addGoggles "facewear_class_name";".
Added:
colorPicture
parameters to
ListBox
,
XListBox
and
ComboBox
Added: New sounds for getting in planes
Added: Pressing Ctrl + Shift + C in Arsenal will export a load-out in config format, usable in
CfgVehicles
and
CfgRespawnInventories
. This option might be moved to interface later.
Added: Wheels of helicopters properly roll while taxiing
Added: Transmission hit points to helicopters
Added: Ability to completely disable ZGM moderator rights
Added: New option for Vehicle Respawn module, which lets the vehicle respawn only on synchronized respawn positions
Added: More crash sound variants for MRAPs, Offroad and Quadbike
Tweaked: Shadow LOD of beanies
Tweaked: Armor and mass of the party tent and winner's podium
Tweaked: Destruction effects for quad bikes and karts
Updated: Sounds for character roll animations
Updated: Improved skinning of main back shield on
VR_Protagonist_F
Updated: Optimized dust of some missile explosions
Updated: Visual tweaks for the AAF officer
Updated: Adjusted sound of fire mode selector on the Katiba rifle
Changed: Heads of story characters are now part of
Man_A3
Changed: Fuel explosion power for land vehicles
Changed: Set up correct fatigue exhaustion rate after the exhaustion rate multiplier gain from inventory load was fixed according to the original fatigue design
Changed: Virtual Arsenal has been moved from
Ui_f_Bootcamp
to
Ui_f
Changed: Increased opacity of the Kajman's HUD
Changed: Offroad maximum capacity
Changed: Quad-bike maximum capacity
Changed: Fuel explosion of various vehicle types has been tweaked
Changed: Moved VR Training icons from
Ui_f_Bootcamp
to
Ui_f
Changed: Adjusted flare size of the Speedboat reflector
Changed: Changed breathing speed coefficient to 10
Changed: Adjusted positions of all UI elements in AV terminal
Changed: OPFOR medic now has his rifle equipped with only a pointer by default just like medics of other factions
Changed: OPFOR repair specialist now has the correct weapon variant
Changed: Urban OPFOR medic now has the correct weapon variant
Changed: Urban OPFOR explosive specialist now has the correct weapon variant
Changed: Urban OPFOR engineer now has the correct weapon variant
Changed: Slight tweak of sound gain of closure pistols
Changed: Adjusted PAPI light material to shine at night
Changed: Light helicopters are now available for CAS support
Changed: Optimized character hit point settings. Actual damage dealt should be less random and more predictable according to the respective body parts.
Changed: Scaled Independents vests back to the standard values
Changed: Slightly increased capacity of the BLUFOR Rig and Grenadier vest to better compensate for their higher weight and avoid over-equipment
Changed: Showcase Helicopters: Starting experience improved a bit
Changed: Showcase Combined Arms: Increased time limit from 4 minutes to 6
Changed: Renamed
pictureColor
parameter of
ListBox
,
XListBox
and
ComboBox
to
colorPicture
Changed: Increased weight of GPS and Radio items
Changed: Increased weight of Rangefinder and Laser Designator items
Changed: Sound of launcher reloading
Changed: Shadow of GM-6
Changed: UI icons for Rook
Changed: Optimized inventory capacities of helicopters
Changed: Optimized duty values of various resting positions. Resting is now dependent on what you are holding in a given position, how do you hold it (raised or down) and whether you are still or turning around. This differences applies to all weapons in all stances.
Changed: Also substantially increased fatigue gain when getting from prone to kneel
Changed: Set up correct breathing values for new breathing mechanics
Changed: Increased weight of the GM 6 Lynx and M320 LRR rifles to better match their real life counterparts
Changed: Water impacts of units (fall of soldier to the water) tweaked
Changed: Color of selected item in
ListBox
,
XListBox
and
ComboBox
to white
Changed: Tweaked AAF officer
Changed: Parameter of the maximum audible distance of changing fire mode to 5 meters
Changed: Some AAF soldiers now use
U_I_CombatUniform_shortsleeve
instead of
U_I_CombatUniform_tshirt
, which is used no more
Changed: Explosive ammo (only for A-164) particle effects optimized
Changed: Resistance of OPFOR soldiers to grenades
Changed: Optimized following speeds of movement:
- Increased speed of walking in crouch with lowered pistol
- Increased speed of walking in stand with lowered rifle. (credits to
- Jester 814
- for pointing this out)
- Slightly slowed down running in crouch with lowered rifle
- Increased fatigue gain while walking in kneel with raised weapon
- Decreased speed from running in crouch with raised rifle
- Slightly decreased speed for tactical movement in crouch with raised rifle
- Increased fatigue gain while walking in crouch with raised pistol
- Substantially increased speed while walking with launcher in crouch
- Increased speed of walking while standing with launcher
Localized: Arsenal module error states
Removed: Obsolete debug logs in Zone Restriction module
Moved: New
RscButton
attributes from
UI_F_Curator
to
UI_F
Decreased general sway and breathing distortion speeds by 20%
Decreased lateral sway movement by 20%
Increased time window of holding breath to 8 seconds (previously 6) but also slightly decreased the time needed for holding breath to take full effect
Left leg is no longer used to brake in standard cars
Holder for LRPS should be available in Zeus
Miniguns don't use submunition anymore
Ability to steal UAVs by UAV Operators added (parameter
uavHacker
configured)
Dust effects for characters improved (there was no dust on some surfaces which are pretty dusty in real life)
Improved handling of multiple engine damage for helicopters
Removed
execVM
on fired Event Handler of the AH-99 Blackfoot
HULL damage indicator tied with total aircraft damage
Camo variants of sniper rifles added to their respective snipers
Sniper rifles camo variants added to their respective ammo boxes
230mm rockets have a proper rate of fire
Descending certain optimal slopes no longer restores fatigue; it 'only' prevents fatigue gain now
Resolved: Animation problem with Mi-48's gatling montage
Improved: Armored window hit points and crew protection hit points for the Mi-48
AI discouraged from firing too small arms at gunships (12.7mm and above are still a threat)
Moved Buzzard and Wipeout in Y axis in the model to allow them being spawned near ground
Placeholder icon for VR entity body replaced with real icon
Potential campaign spoilers:
- Common Denominator: Targets and RCO crate are now indestructible
- Damage Control: The Hummingbird can no longer be destroyed
- Diplomatic Relations: The Hellcat can no longer be destroyed
- Diplomatic Relations: Friendly fire is now detecting whether kills were made by
- BIS_lacey
- Diplomatic Relations: Added check to ensure player has a weapon before cutscenes start
- Fixed: Strider patrol not boarding its Strider in Situation Normal
- Fixed: Paradise Found: Miller was too quiet in the final cutscene
- Fixed: Campaign: Mike-26 is restricted even after Radio Silence
- Added: Better visuals for the VR Material Penetration course
- Added: MX magazines to the weapon crate in Common Denominator
- Changed: Wind setting from manual to automatic in Bootcamp campaign
- Changed: Damage Control: Adams will no longer occasionally order you to return while driving through Kavala
- Changed: Improved handling of Zone Restriction
- Fixed: Ensured Conway does not have any kind of face wear
- Fixed: Forcing Adams' position when checking the wounded is now less obvious
- Fixed: Strider patrol now reacts better to spotting the player in Situation Normal
- Fixed: You will no longer be ordered to destroy the wreck if it's already destroyed in Blackfoot Down
- Fixed: Replacement charges will now only be added to dead units in Blackfoot Down
- Fixed: Killing Sgt. Lacey should always result in mission failure in Situation Normal
- Fixed: Error at mission start in Situation Normal
- Fixed: Friendly fire detection terminated in the final state of each mission in Bootcamp campaign
- Fixed: Adams' map marker is now in the correct location in Bootcamp campaign
- Added: Death Valley: Added savegame before the plane attack
- Fixed: Script error after clearing the town in Infantry
- Fixed: Mission wouldn't progress if the medic died while treating a soldier in Infantry

ENGINE

Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/hideObjectGlobal" target="_blank"> hideObjectGlobal </a>
for Dedicated Servers
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/enableSimulationGlobal" target="_blank"> enableSimulationGlobal </a>
for Dedicated Servers
Fixed:
fuseDistance
is properly calculated for EPE shots
Fixed: Problem with color overflow in the VR world
Fixed: Shaking of camera in extreme conditions when normal values for G shake are not set up
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setDamage" target="_blank"> setDamage </a>
on static objects for JIPed players
Fixed: Profile editing issue
Fixed: Heading UI element in HUDs
Fixed: PiP when switching from vehicle to UAV
Fixed: Context menu can be accessed in tasks, main menu, players list
FIxed: Headless Client should not start scenarios
Fixed: Problems with create message ordering for JIP
Fixed: Possible CTD in selecting weapons
Fixed: Deactivate mine action for AI
Fixed: UAVs do not have collision with units, but units do
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/addMagazine" target="_blank"> addMagazine </a>
duplicates items when executed more than once
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setTimeMultiplier" target="_blank"> setTimeMultiplier </a>
is no longer affecting wind change speed
Fixed: UAV cannot be connected after <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setCaptive" target="_blank"> setCaptive </a>
true
Fixed: Dedicated Server CTD
Fixed: Possible CTD
Fixed: Wrong initial path planning checks
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/lnbValue" target="_blank"> lnbValue </a>
scripting command
Fixed: UAV can not be hacked if <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setCaptive" target="_blank"> setCaptive </a>
is true
Fixed: Problems with a wrong FSM for the mine deactivate action
Fixed: CTD after pressing M in UAV terminal view ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=19890" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=19890 </a>)\n* Fixed: Removed animation spam when AI is trying to go from
Lying
to
HandGunLying
Fixed: Ordering of axes for UI object position getter
Fixed: Autohover info control
Fixed: Fatigue now not restored when holding breath
Fixed: AI soldiers: Dynamic error influenced by fatigue and damage
Fixed: UAV turrets rotation control restored
Fixed: Speed of sound simulation
Fixed: Multiplayer turrets movement not visible for other players
Fixed: Removed URL length limit in
structuredText
control
Fixed: AI is more resistant to bullets while moving
Fixed: Instancing of proxies with different heat source in TI
Fixed: An issues where crew of vehicles might not be rendered when observed through zoomed in optics
Fixed: Game freezes when player mouse-overs the DLC text in Field Manual
Added: Scripting command for camera locking ( <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/lockCameraTo" target="_blank"> lockCameraTo </a>)\n* Added: Script command <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getCargoIndex" target="_blank"> getCargoIndex </a>
Added: Support for Sharpen PP in video options UI
Added: Animation source sound controllers support
Added: New event
onCheckedChanged
for checkbox in UI
Added: Possibility to enable / disable UI control directly in configs
Added: Support for URL tags in
structuredText
control
Added: New command for getting class name of given UI control (
ctrlClassName)\n* Added: Lock PhysX scene during buoyancy update for safety
Added: New command for setting orientation of UI object (
ctrlSetDirection)\n* Added: Reading of config parameters for sliders
Added: Loading of
visible
attribute for controls
Added: Support for multi-samples in animation sounds, direction controller fix
Added: New commands for setting and getting models for
ControlObject
Added: Dynamic creation of UI controls
Added: Getters for control object directions, etc.
Added: Detect interpolation change, added terminated parameter for doors
Added: Event Handler for clicking on HTML tag in a
structuredText
control
Changed: Small changes to fatigue formulas
Changed: Minor tweak to weapon sway formula
Changed: Disabled update of connection string in Steam profile (letting Steam to update connection string)
Changed: Improved <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/createVehicleCrew" target="_blank"> createVehicleCrew </a>
command to allow creating missing crew also in not empty vehicles
Changed: World array vehicles for PhysX simulation moved to separate array
Changed: Behavior of how fatigue and damage affects the ability to hold breath
Changed: Changed config parameter naming for listboxes
Changed: AI turrets aiming error now influences acceleration of rotation
Changed: Further tweaks to breathing mechanics
Changed: Commands <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/everyBackpack" target="_blank"> everyBackpack </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/everyContainer" target="_blank"> everyContainer </a>
return empty array also for null objects
Changed: Separate DLL for the Steam interface which is used by Launcher and Publisher
Changed: Order of cleaning the PhysX scene (fetch simulation before world clean-up)
NV and TI mod in AV Terminal PiP
Custom waypoint from UAV (LMB + Shift)

LAUNCHER

Fixed: Crash when unable to read preview picture file
Fixed: Missing parameter setting property
Fixed: Addon management not updating addon number properly
Fixed: Launcher freezes after multiple clicks on the re-download addon button
Fixed: ‘Update available’ message is partially in the tick box
Fixed: Unsubscribing an addon via Steam Client causes Laucher updating progress bar to freeze
Fixed: Launcher doesn't finish download of some addons - colon is a volume separator char - replaced by '-'
Fixed: Multiple download of the same preview image
Fixed: Workshop item name change was not detected neither updated in launcher
Fixed: Space is missing between some words
Fixed: Launcher version can be one again copied to clipboard using shortcut Ctrl + . (Control + Dot)
Fixed: Drag and drop sorting doesn't work correctly after opening and closing info of a few addons
Fixed: Text overlaps when the overwrite dialog appears
Fixed: Image directories are deleted as well now
Fixed: Subscribed items filtering - items which have any of
addonreqtag
get into launcher
Fixed: Window is too small when user has DPI over 100%
Fixed: Removed padding change when mouse hover over button from default button style (was breaking custom message box)
Fixed: Sorting arrow is blurred (replaced with custom path)
Fixed: Removed dependency on assembly 'Microsoft.Expression.Drawing.dll'
Fixed: Server password is not disabled after restoring default settings
Fixed:
NetLog
parameter is named as Server and works as Server parameter
Added: Feature "Addon Presets"
(+ default file-based provider)
Added: Page for News, displaying development reports from <a href="http://dev.arma3.com/" target="_blank"> http://dev.arma3.com/ </a>
Added: Launcher is now localized into various languages
Added: Automatic upgrade of application settings between versions
Added: Blurred background under main area if any content is displayed there
Added: Examples to parameters
Added: Configuration section for launcher-specific values
Added: Support for displaying hints and errors in adorned box under text box control
Added: HTML to XAML converter
Added: Styles
Added: Minidump and Windows Error Reporting support
Added: When trying to run another instance, a message box is displayed: hitting OK will bring the other (already running) instance to the front and give focus to it
Added: Launcher now saves the time and date of when it was last run
Added: Bounce effect to checkbox from transition fron unchecked to checked
Added: Restore factory defaults button to parameters
Added: Code ensuring that presets will be initialized only once
Added: Parameter control with Browse button for browsing folders
Added: Parameter control with Browse button for browsing files
Added: Value coercion to Parameter controls
Added: Browse buttons to relevant parameters
Changed: Options page header visually unified with the rest of the application
Changed: Icons for buttons in addon manager, Options icon
Changed: Visual tweaks to controls (check box, combo box, drop down menu, text box, scrollbar, expander, progress bar)
Changed: Modified label sizing of Parameters page
Changed: Unified visual style of news list and addons list
Changed: Moved advanced parameters to new tab
Changed: Modified alignment of status text in main window. It's displayed in the same position across different localizations.
Proper handling of invalid path characters in addon names
Slash in item name replaced by '-' to make it a valid directory name
Changed log filename to RPT
Preview images are saved in a separate directory according to a unique filehandle (fixed the case where two different items had an image with the same name)
Removed close on Esc key press
Adjusted margin of a label
Changed: Tab control style font

SPOTREP-00031

FROM: Project Lead
TO: Arma 3 Users
UNIT: Main Branch
ACTIVITY: Hotfix: 1.28 (Multiplayer desync improvements)
SIZE: ~17 MB / ~7 MB

NOTES

This hotfix does not yet fully correct multiplayer issues introduced in 1.26. It is an interim improvement, while we continue to find the source problem(s). Read more about this situation in the most recent <a class="external-link" href="http://dev.arma3.com/post/sitrep-00071" rel="nofollow"> SITREP </a>
.
Consider using the Steam client option to verify the integrity of the local game cache to avoid corrupted data after downloading this update.
A
Legacy Build
Steam branch is available for advanced users. It contains the previous significant main branch version (
1.24)
. It can be used to compare specific changes between major releases. The access code for this branch is:
Arma3Legacy124

CHANGELOG

ENGINE:

Removed: Guaranteed networking messaging (not just disabled). This may just be temporary while we address issues with this low-level networking feature.
Fixed: Stack overflow crash
Fixed: Missing console logging on servers

SPOTREP-00032

FROM: Project Lead
TO: Arma 3 Users
UNIT: Main Branch
ACTIVITY: Hotfix: 1.28 (Multiplayer stability improvements)
SIZE: ~17 MB / ~7 MB

NOTES

While we continue to work hard to fully fix the multiplayer problem(s), we are releasing this hotfix now to try to reduce client crashes as much as possible. Read more about this situation in <a href="http://dev.arma3.com/post/sitrep-00071"> SITREP #00071 </a>
and <a href="http://dev.arma3.com/post/sitrep-00072"> SITREP #00072 </a>
.
Consider using the Steam client option to verify the integrity of the local game cache to avoid corrupted data after downloading this update.
A
Legacy Build
Steam branch is available for advanced users. It contains the previous significant main branch version (1.24). It can be used to compare specific changes between major releases. The access code for this branch is:
Arma3Legacy124

CHANGELOG

ENGINE:

Fix attempt: Multiplayer clients causing the BattlEye anti-cheat engine to crash.

SPOTREP-00033

FROM: Project Lead
TO: Arma 3 Users
UNIT: Main Branch
ACTIVITY: Hotfix: 1.30 (Multiplayer desync improvements)
SIZE: ~23 MB / ~8 MB

NOTES

Consider using the Steam client option to verify the integrity of the local game cache to avoid corrupted data after downloading this update.
A
Legacy Build
Steam branch is available for advanced users. It contains the previous significant main branch version (1.24). It can be used to compare specific changes between major releases. The access code for this branch is:
Arma3Legacy124

CHANGELOG

DATA:

Fixed: LEARN > COMMUNITY GUIDES videos were no longer working due to a YouTube URL format change

ENGINE:

Multiplayer optimizations to attempt to combat desync
Updated: Voice-over-Net library (Speex)
Added: Extended multiplayer statistics and diagnostics (
-networkDiagInterval=X
, X is the amount of seconds between each diagnostics polling)
Fixed: Stack overflow crash

SPOTREP-00034

FROM: Project Lead
TO: Arma 3 Users
UNIT: Main Branch
ACTIVITY: Game Update: 1.32 (Fixathon, New script commands, New event handlers, Weapon Inertia)
SIZE: ~1.2 GB

NOTES

Consider using the Steam client option to verify the integrity of the local game cache to avoid corrupted data after downloading this update.
Consider defragmenting your HDD after downloading large updates.
A
Legacy Build
Steam branch is available for advanced users. It contains the previous significant main branch version (1.30). It can be used to compare specific changes between major releases. The access code for this branch is:
Arma3Legacy130

CHANGELOG

DATA:

Thicker front lower armor plates on wheeled APCs
Texture definition added to Kerry's backpack class; it can now be re-textured
FIA Miller's and Stavrou's headgear randomization switched off
AAF Soldier LAT now has a backpack better suiting his needs
Compact backpack with digital camo has better alpha sorting
Naming of various structures has been updated to prevent at least some duplicates in ZGM missions
Increased volume of samples for changing stances and set maximum audible distance of all movement sound to 20 meters
Units should be able to stay under water a little bit longer
Removed
Plane_Fighter_03_wreck_F
from Zeus
Walking with a rifle or pistol now regenerates less fatigue than standing still with rifle or pistol coherently among all stances
Fatigue for switching weapons was tweaked depending on your stance
Removed: Obsolete debug logs in MP Headhunters
Sample changes for door sounds
Solar power plant has a better set of sounds for its doors
Removed: Redundant
BIS_fnc_crewCount
from
Functions_F_Curator
(the function file is already in
Functions_F)\n* Made objects based on the
FloatingStructure_F
base class show up in Zeus
20mm rounds are now using
multiSoundHit
instead of
soundHit
Renamed: String for striped commoner clothes
Nikos’ clothes hidden from Editor and Virtual Arsenal
Weapon-related HMD elements of Blackfoot should now always aim where the weapons aim
Time Trials - More voice-acting implemented for feedback
Time Trials - Vehicle fuel is now reset to whatever it was initialized with (not always 1)
Optics of
arifle_MX_RCO_pointer_snds_F
changed to be actually RCO
Weapon-related HMD elements of the Hellcat should now always aim where the weapons aim
Unified font size in the HMD of the Hellcat
Unit info is hidden while cinema borders are displayed (it was partly visible if large GUI was used)
Lowered volume of 2D samples in first-person view
Time Trials: Certain endings are now correctly failure endings (affects debriefing)
Time Trials: ‘Friendly Fire’ ending improved slightly
Time Trials: Missed CP penalty was not applied when it was the second-last CP
Set up correct duty values for binocular stances
Set up correct duty values for swimming
Slightly decreased duty of running in tactical stance with lowered weapon in crouch to balance lesser movement speed than is achieved in standard running motion in crouch with lowered weapon (enjoy decoding that sentence ;-))
Time Trials - Replaced use of <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/set" target="_blank"> set </a>
with <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/pushBack" target="_blank"> pushBack </a>
for performance
Fixed: Time Trials - Situation where a penalty message was shown incorrectly
Fixed: Positioning of the muzzle flash on the Mi-48 Kajman's gun
Fixed: Static rotor of the UH-80 Ghosthawk should now collide properly
Fixed: Visual glitch in distant LODs of the A-143 Buzzard
Fixed: Visual glitch on the ammo belt of the M2A4 Slammer Up
Fixed: External camera of the T-100 Varsuk was unintentionally too zoomed out
Fixed: Missing polygons on the M5 Sandstorm MLRS weapon systems in a distant LOD
Fixed: Camo selections in distant LODs on the T-100 Varsuk
Fixed: Visual glitch on the wreck of the FV-720 Mora
Fixed: Missing camo selections in a distant LOD of the pilot helmet
Fixed: Levitating shadows of mirrors of the Ifrit
Fixed: An issue that could cause discrepancies in hit-to-kill ratios to soldier extremities
Fixed: Front seat passengers in the Zamak truck should no longer clip through the roof
Fixed: Alpha sorting on windows of the Zamak trucks
Fixed: Sounds of metal doors
Fixed: Camo selections of the Zamak have been tweaked
Fixed: Shadows of the Strider have been tweaked
Fixed: Thermal signatures of civilian vehicles have been adjusted
Fixed: Camo in lower LODs of some armored vehicles ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=20055" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=20055 </a>)\n* Fixed: Tweaked visuals of APCs
Fixed: Glitches in Ghosthawk’s dashboard for passenger view
Fixed: Properly aligned HUD weapon crosshairs in the AH-99 Blackfoot
Fixed: Adjusted camo selections for the Wipeout
Fixed: Wreck model of the Speedboat
Fixed: Grenades now shoot from the correct muzzle of the RCWS turret of the UGV Stomper RCWS / UGV Saif RCWS
Fixed: Distant LODs of the Truck and the Zamak
Fixed: Showcase OPFOR - Player can be killed by the sniper
Fixed: Several Zamaks had troubles with their rear windows
Fixed: Busy support providers were not made available in an opened Supports menu once they finished their support run
Fixed: Possible error message in some cases of failure in VR Training
Fixed: Potentially missing tasks after Join-In-Progress in MP Tanks
Fixed: Interface flashing when showing ORBAT tool-tip
Fixed: Identity set in Arsenal (i.e. face and speech) was not broadcast over the network
Fixed: Respawn menu was sometimes flashing unexpectedly
Fixed: When the unit currently edited in Arsenal died, the interface and camera were not terminated ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=20295" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=20295 </a>)\n* Fixed: Instant magazine reload time of some aircraft weapons (thanks to Ghost Bear)
Fixed: Various visual issues on the Gorgon
Fixed: UH-80 Ghoshawk - Missing ammo belt of the minigun
Fixed: Fire mode selector of camouflaged LRR
Fixed: Issue with different starting locations in Escape from Altis
Fixed: MP Tanks - AI-controlled platoon commander wouldn't move to the objective
Fixed: CAS Wipeout support module was not firing at the target
Fixed: Arsenal action was not visible ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=20345" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=20345 </a>)\n* Fixed: Small exterior / interior sound bug for the Truck
Fixed: Reload of TRG in adjusted right prone is now correct
Fixed: Script error when using global Arsenal whitelist
Fixed: Possible RPT spam in Escape from Altis (
BIS_fnc_spawnGroup)\n* Fixed: Variables assigned by
BIS_fnc_objectVar
were not preserved after an object's respawn, after its locality changed
Fixed: Environment - Sea plant glitch after collisions
Fixed: AI units always respawning at the starting location in Escape from Altis
Fixed: Various parts of vehicles now correctly utilize an environmental map to show proper reflections
Fixed: The main rotor of the WY-55 Hellcat now spins in the correct direction
Fixed: Sounds for double sliding doors were played twice
Fixed: Blackfoot has comparable cruising speed in Standard and Advanced FM (Helicopters DLC prep)
Fixed: Mi-48 Kajman has same cruising speed in Standard and Advanced FM (Helicopters DLC prep)
Fixed: Doubly played sound bug
Fixed: Possible issue with the rounds selection menu in the Supports module
Fixed: Very minor sector dominance (e.g. 4/7) was ignored because of bleeding value rounding to 0
Fixed: Name in 'Respawn Position' module had no effect, now it shows correctly in the respawn position menu. Additionally,
BIS_fnc_addRespawnPosition
accepts name as an optional param.
Fixed:
BIS_fnc_addStackedEventHandler
or
BIS_fnc_removeStackedEventHandler
removes also the personal waypoint function ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=20602" style="text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=20602 </a>)\n* Fixed: Unused story characters have been removed from the editor (they are still available in scenarios)
Fixed: Incorrect string references in previously unused Bootcamp conversations
Fixed: Material of VR helpers
Fixed: Expansions menu - Clicking on the Karts website referred to the Arma website
Fixed: Map icon size of the Strider doesn't match other MRAPs
Fixed: Clipping tube of ACO holosight tweaked (sharp cut-off of the holo dot fixed)
Fixed: Slow movement of armored vehicles doesn't cause camera shake
Fixed: Time Trials - Finish CP did not show IGUI element
Fixed: Threat values of
b_g_soldier_unarmed_f
Fixed: Virtual entities are not in underwear anymore
Fixed: Respawn position names were not displayed in the respawn menu
Fixed: Script error in Zeus
BIS_fnc_curatorObjectEdited
Fixed: Geometries and roadways on blunt type stones
Fixed: "Master VR" was called "Master Stratis" in the loading screen
Fixed: Crates dropped via Drop Support module would sometimes kill clients
Fixed: Parachute spawned via Drop Support module would sometimes not fold properly
Fixed: Sector names were not localized
Fixed: Threat values of various vehicles
Fixed: Zeus scenario names
Fixed: When using a vehicle respawn module (or setting vehicle respawn in Zeus), empty autonomous vehicles were always respawned with virtual crew
Fixed: Zeus wasn't able to create Virtual Objects in ZGM scenarios ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=20726" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=20726 </a>)\n* Fixed: Selections for displaying damage on Offroads
Fixed: WY-55 Hellcat - Dashboard artifacts
Fixed: Fatigue should now work correctly for swimming and stances with binoculars
Fixed: Side color in editor
Fixed: Some missing entity types in the editor
Fixed: Disabled custom ending on death in Time Trials (conflicted with sandbox death screen)
Fixed: Displays were not off in the SUV when the engine was not running
Fixed: Reference to Independent rifleman in radio protocol
Fixed: Pilot and copilot of Orca have a proper death pose
Fixed: Various JIP issues in Escape from Stratis
Fixed: Various JIP issues in Escape from Altis
Fixed: Duplicated task notifications in MP Headhunters
Fixed: Tasks missing for a reconnected player in MP Tanks
Fixed: Ammo selection would not be shown in Supports menu when the artillery unit had only one ammo type
Fixed: Red dot of ACO optics should no longer glitch when sidestepping
Fixed:
BIS_fnc_enemyTargets
- Bug in the code example
Fixed: DAR didn't display a name in HMDs
Fixed: Delayed scrolling of cinema borders
Fixed: "Back to Hub" in VR Training no longer triggers from high altitude
Fixed: Cropped text on the Parameters button in the MP lobby
Fixed: The civilian truck has proper reflections based on the environment
Fixed: Shadow LODs / repaired geometries for finish gates
Fixed: Incorrect data types in the init display
Fixed: Soldiers are now able to board Zamak on the seventh cargo slot
Fixed: Desynchronization of cargo items / magazines / weapons on the insertion choppers in MP Showcase Combined Arms
Fixed: ORBAT tooltip was interactive even when hidden
Fixed: When players entered Splendid Camera while in optics, their head wasn't rendered
Fixed: Changing overcast in Splendid Camera took effect only after skipping time
Fixed: Zone Restriction was not working correctly in some cases in Bootcamp scenarios
Fixed: The "Arming mines" hint is now used correctly in the Placeables Course of VR Training
Fixed: Some Zeus challenges could have been completed by AI units
Fixed: Player would remain in ragdoll after an unsuccessful attempt in the VR Commanding - Vehicles Course
Added: Sound of starting pistol reloading
Added: Sound for getting in / getting out of the Kart
Added: Main rotor of helicopters is properly hidden when damaged by impacts
Added: One of the TKOH skins for the xH-9 family of helicopters was missing
Added: Object composition function
Added: New sounds for hits when you're inside a vehicle
Added: New module
LocationEvacPoint_F
Added: New samples for ‘lay down from run’ animations and fixed desynchronized sound of fast crawling
Added: New surface for dirt runways with specific dust effect
Added: Weapon-related HMD elements of Orca should now always aim where the weapon aims
Added: New parameters for face injury materials (
materialWounded1
and
materialWounded2)\n* Added: New sounds for lowering and raising weapons (handgun + rifle)
Added: Badge Group Icon without surrounding circle
Added: Sound of rolling unarmed
Added: Zeus can now set new a waypoint type: DROP CARGO
Added: Hitpoints for some helicopters to prevent RPT spam
Added: New samples for helicopter crashes
Added: More memory points to get in specific positions of various vehicles
Added: Helicopters have proper camera shake based on G-forces
Added: Memory points for tail rotor detection
Added: Safe removal of spawned scripts (VR Training)
Added: Respawn tickets are now visualized also for sides with no playable units
Added: New sounds for minigun shooting and rotation
Added: New sound effects for rain on vehicles and vehicle crashes
Added: Parameter "features" describing possible script usage of helicopters, planes, armored vehicles, boats and wheeled vehicles
Added: Samples for parachutes
Added: New samples of rain on vehicles (interior / exterior)
Added: New sounds for vehicle crashes (interior / exterior)
Added: Camo selections to
V_TacVestIR_blk
Added: Missing texture for lines on displays
Added: Ability to disable animal behavior script (variable
BIS_fnc_animalBehaviour_disable
in the namespace of an animal)
Added: "Time acceleration" module, giving Zeus the ability to set how fast time will flow (up to 60x, which means one day lasts 24 minutes)
Added:
BIS_fnc_showMissionStatus
and
BIS_fnc_setMissionStatusSlot
, functions working with mission status bar (displayed on right, shows captured sectors, respawn tickets, ...)
Added:
BIS_fnc_MP
now supports scripting commands, not only functions
Examples:
[nil,"saveGame",false] call bis_fnc_mp;
["Hello World","hint"] call bis_fnc_mp;
[[myObject,42],"setDir",myObject] call bis_fnc_mp;
Added:
BIS_fnc_MP
can now remotely execute only scripting commands defined in
CfgRemoteExecCommands
Added: New explosion sounds for helicopters
Added: New sound samples of crashes of light vehicles
Added: Hotfix to disable loading / restarting when cinema borders are present (only works for Bootcamp and Survive scenarios)
Added: New, simplistic Zone Restriction system for all Bootcamp scenarios
Added: Desired fatigue hotfixes for the Survive part of the campaign
Changed: Volume of the UGL reload sound
Changed: Volume of the fire mode switch for most rifles
Changed: Improved effectiveness of SLAM mines against fast-moving vehicles
Changed: Sound of crawling
Changed: Gunners in Ghosthawk are now able to eject
Changed: Adjusted threat values of various vehicles
Changed:
soundOverride
parameters for rearm animations
Changed: Fade effect when leaving a Stage or the Hub (VR Training)
Changed: Sounds for all rearm animations
Changed: SUV survivability should be on par with Hatchbacks
Changed: Sound of free fall
Changed: Adjusted dispersion of helicopter miniguns
Changed: Removed jingles from scenario endings in the first campaign episodes
Changed: Launcher reloading volume increased
Updated: Credits with new special thanks
Updated: VR Cover Objects and VR Blocks now support recoloring via <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setObjectMaterial" target="_blank"> setObjectMaterial </a>
script command
Updated: New WRP for fixed geometries and roadways of blunt rocks
Updated: Default flight model of the Mohawk to be on par with its Advanced Flight Model (Helicopters DLC prep)
Updated: Lowered rain volume
Updated: Helicopter-related sound effects
Updated: AI rotation speed with various weapons
Tweaked: Thermal signature of the Cheetah
Tweaked: Vaulting animation SFX
Tweaked: Volumes of the fatigue and injury SFX
Tweaked: Characters' threat and cost values
Adjusted: Default flight model of the Ghosthawk to be on par with its Advanced Flight Model (Helicopters DLC prep)
Adjusted: Damage of minigun ammo
Tweaked: KIA animations of Hummingbird passengers
Tweaked: Orca SFX
Sound: New fatigue samples and new samples for artillery explosions
The function for exporting assets to Wiki has a new field for the "features" parameter
Improved: Industry Standard key preset
- 1) Hold breath is now separated to Left Shift so you don't have to always hold breath while you're in optics
- 2) Toggle raise weapon is now within convenient reach of double tap C instead of Right Shift. Therefore: 1xC is Combat Pace on / off and 2xC is hold weapon up / down.
Minor explosion sound changes
Set up explosion shielding of VR soldiers on par with ‘RL’ counterparts
Slightly optimized vests weight / capacity / protection ratios to better balance the costs & benefits of lighter vests versus those with more protection. These changes follow the general design that the more protection you carry the more fatigue you gain.
Potential campaign spoilers:
- Uniform
- U_B_survival_uniform
- added to the list of required gear. As a result the uniform will be automatically given to player when they arrives at the armory.
- Fixed: Within Reach mission in Adapt's task "Stay Undetected" did not fail in the case player was detected inside a vehicle
- Fixed: Campaign - Within Reach - Choice about fuel truck in Bingo Fuel not reflected correctly
- Fixed: Diplomatic Relations - Zone restriction being activated when entering the Hunter
- Fixed: Common Denominator - The crate having 5.56mm magazines instead of 6.5mm
- Fixed: Reality Check - Ammo failsafe firing every time you were rearmed
- Fixed: Damage Control - Missing fires at the MoD
- Added: (Hopefully, the last) failsafe to ensure the boats move in the Survive outro
- Death Valley: Improved the balance of the fight through the valley
- Death Valley: Charlie are now much more reliable at neutralizing the spotters
- Tipping Point: Reduced effectiveness of the CSAT paratroopers and artillery
- Diplomatic Relations: Adams will no longer face strange directions upon returning to him
- Fixed: Damage Control - Soldier standing in the middle of the road
- Player is given a default rifle on scenario start of the Survive intro if he didn't have one at the end
- Mortar support is now removed when the attack starts and added again when ordered to engage the mortars in
- A_m03
- Radio Silence: Your squad will no longer charge the reinforcements when you run out of mortar ammo

ENGINE:

Added: Direct control over the landing gear of helicopters
Added: Ban button to the player menu for server admins
Added: Security enhancement - Support for a
"allowedHTMLLoadExtensions"
parameter in Dedicated Server config files in order to limit abuse of the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/htmlLoad" target="_blank"> htmlLoad </a>
script command
Added: New commands for working with Future / Render visual state information
Added: UnitRemoveManager for SP and MP
Added: Support for tooltips in the
CTree
UI element
Added: New MP-friendly function added for deleting crew in vehicles ( <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/deleteVehicleCrew" target="_blank"> deleteVehicleCrew </a>)\n* Added: Tooltips for Zeus item lists
Added: New scripting commands <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setPosWorld" target="_blank"> setPosWorld </a>
, <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getPosWorld" target="_blank"> getPosWorld </a>
( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=20274" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=20274 </a>)\n* Added: Name parameter for the
HandleDisconnect
event
Added: New event handlers
ContainerOpened
and
ContainerClosed
Added: New scripting commands - <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/addBackpackGlobal" target="_blank"> addBackpackGlobal </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/removeBackpackGlobal" target="_blank"> removeBackpackGlobal </a>
( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=15298#c57190" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=15298#c57190 </a>)\n* Added: Script command <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/scriptNull" target="_blank"> scriptNull </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/isNull" target="_blank"> isNull </a>
support for scripts were introduced ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=14118" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=14118 </a>)\n* Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/ctrlSetPosition" target="_blank"> ctrlSetPosition </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/ctrlPosition" target="_blank"> ctrlPosition </a>
coordinates system for
ControlObjects
Fixed: An issues where crew of vehicles might not be rendered when observed through zoomed in optics
Fixed: Disabled wind vortexes when a plane is destroyed
Fixed: Slow rotation of AI turrets in relaxed mode
Fixed: Desync caused by missing values in animal update messages
Fixed: Copy & paste of dead units in Zeus
Fixed: Game time multiplier resetting and saving with the game
Fixed: Game freezes when the player mouses over the DLC text in Field Manual
Fixed: Hold breath action
Fixed: CTD in Steam layer
Fixed: Truncated description of Workshop items
Fixed: Invalid zoom after binocular deselection
Fixed: Script command <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/camSetDir" target="_blank"> camSetDir </a>
doesn't normalize the given direction vector
Fixed: Hands on the steering wheel of the Offroad should now be animated correctly
Fixed: Equipment should not be cloned anymore when multiple players disassemble the same weapon
Fixed: Missing console log on server
Fixed: When you suffer certain damage you will be unable to heal yourself
Fixed: Controls not showing properly when connecting to a Dedicated Server with
allowedHTMLloadExtensions
set
Fixed: Game crash with access violation ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=20456" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=20456 </a>)\n* Fixed: MP support for the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setParticleClass" target="_blank"> setParticleClass </a>
script command
Fixed: Init message for <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setObjectTexture" target="_blank"> setObjectTexture </a>
saved in MP serialization
Fixed: Items disappear when players use the take icon / contextual menu option
Fixed: AI passing through static objects placed via the in-game editor
Fixed: Vehicles - Offroad (Armed) - Error appears after player empties magazine
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/assignAsCargo" target="_blank"> assignAsCargo </a>
scripting command
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getVariable" target="_blank"> getVariable </a>
on null objects
Fixed: Possible CTD
Fixed: Possible CTD and missing cargo positions
Fixed: AI is not interrupted by hits during get in animations
Fixed: Ordered cargo positions for getting in
Fixed: Unable to link common items (radio, map, compass, ...) to a soldier's slot from its containers (vest, uniform, backpack)
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/moveInCargo" target="_blank"> moveInCargo </a>
for Dedicated Servers
Fixed: Incorrect positions of some items around weapons like laser pointers, underslung grenade launchers, and shaking crosshairs
Fixed: Floating underslung grenade launcher
Fixed: Some scripting commands for inventory testing didn't work
Fixed: Solar power plant detection
Fixed: Dynamic blur in MP
Fixed: Unnecessary assert
Fixed: Unassigning empty objects from Zeus
Fixed: Missing unassign for the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/leaveVehicle" target="_blank"> leaveVehicle </a>
scripting command
Fixed: Double calling of rotor collision and fixed the radius test
Fixed: Working with model UI control
Fixed: Hierarchy parent not reset in squad commanding
Fixed: Warning Message when a player takes a PCML from the ground and then its missile
Fixed: Removed multiplied actions for taking ammo
Fixed: CTD in
IsAnySubtaskAssigned
Fixed: Spam of transport update messages on fuel change ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=20668" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=20668 </a>)\n* Fixed: Unpublishing of an item in Workshop
Fixed: Inventory - Items disappearing when you try to move them from container to container in multiplayer
Fixed: Side score was not resetting after scenarios
Fixed: Program null-pointed while placing an explosive charge
Fixed: Ban button for server admins not working
Fixed: Adjusted the MP traffic diag; canceling various messages when called on local-only objects
Fixed: Adjusted
IsOverride
rule for the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setObjectTexture" target="_blank"> setObjectTexture </a>
init message (MP JIP optimization)
Fixed: Not working <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getPosATL" target="_blank"> getPosATL </a>
Fixed: Camera shake from scripts is now working even when it is disabled in difficulty settings
Fixed: Possibility to move Zeus units outside editing area by rotating them together with a module
Fixed: Zeus ungrouping issue
Fixed: Missing check when processing
AskRemoteControlled
message on clients
Fixed: Cursor skipping at high FPS
Fixed: Zeus object moving
Fixed: Guerrilla creates enemy laser target
Fixed: Crash caused by the '%' character in a PBO name
Fixed: Crash when player tried to take a vest from a dead body
Fixed: Visibility check log spam
Fixed: Workshop scenarios game saving / loading
Fixed: Removed the restart button for Dedicated Servers since it wasn't doing anything
Fixed: Changed the text of the continue button for Dedicated Server scenario selection based on user type
Fixed: Inventory of non-local vehicles was inaccessible
Fixed: AI soldiers get stuck in helicopters while disembarking
Fixed: Car calculation error and transfer message (MP optimization)
Fixed: AI passing through object placed via the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setPos" target="_blank"> setPos </a>
command
Fixed: Camera shake for high speeds
Fixed: Kerry's visage will no longer be replaced by profile settings after loading a save
Fixed: An issue where AI would sometimes refuse to enter a cargo position in a vehicle
Fixed:
HandleRating
eventhandler now also returns the handled unit
Fixed: Enabling gear for AI in another group's vehicle
Fixed: Some situations when AI would walk through setPos-ed objects ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=19588" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=19588 </a>)\n* Fixed: Player score drawing
Fixed: Different number of magazines after reconnect
Fixed: Possible crash
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/assignAsCargo" target="_blank"> assignAsCargo </a>
for Dedicated Servers
Fixed: Eventhandler
HandleScore
now also works in scripts
Fixed: Slow rotation of UAV turrets
Fixed: End of the ATGear FSM, which was waiting for gear to be close
Fixed: Issue with <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/assignAsCargo" target="_blank"> assignAsCargo </a>
from editor
Fixed: CTD when accessing a null pointer
Fixed: Possible index collisions for assigning as cargo and moving in cargo
Fixed: Ragdoll starting inside vehicles on Dedicated Servers
Fixed: Now you can get out of static weapons after taking control of a UAV on a Dedicated Server
Fixed: CTD when accessing
SteamMatchmakingServer
object
Fixed: MP - Grenades or ammo can't be retrieved from a container inside a weapon holder
Fixed: Possible PhysX crash
Fixed: Turrets cannot be rotated in 3rd person view (Stomper)
Fixed: Rendering of alpha objects in TI (e.g. fences)
Fixed: Undefined variable in coefficients array (causing MP message spam)
Fixed: Equipment can't be retrieved from a container of dead players
Changed: Helicopter MFDs blink less when damaged
Changed: Scripting command <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/serverCommandAvailable" target="_blank"> serverCommandAvailable </a>
offers more available commands than can be processed through <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/serverCommand" target="_blank"> serverCommand </a>
Changed: Script command <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/moveInAny" target="_blank"> moveInAny </a>
now returns true when moves were processed successfully (and otherwise false)
Changed: Event handlers
ContainerOpened
and
ContainerClosed
can be used even within weapon holders, vehicles, etc.
Changed: Adjusted how
rudderCoef
is applied
Changed: Adjusted network stats to count data of disconnected players
Changed:
CalculateTimeError
for static and moved out objects (problem with weapon holders, backpacks, etc.)
Added: Mission event handler
HandleDisconnect
when a player disconnects from MP
Added: Additional info for MP debug purposes ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=19776" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=19776 </a>)\n* Added: Scripting Command:
addMagazineCargoEx
for bullet counts ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=15286" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=15286 </a>)\n* Added: New
HandleRating
handler (
player addEventHandler ["handleRating", {hint str _this}];)\n* Added: New event handler
HandleScore
Added: Config attribute which allows automatic closure of dialogs after scenario ending (
closeOnMissionEnd)\n* Added:
TaskSetAsCurrent
eventhandler
Added: Collision test for tail rotor
Added: Most-used MP strings to a static table
Added: Accessible inventory in vehicles
Added: Condition for commanding menu
IsHelicopterPilotSelected
Added: New scripting command - <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getHit" target="_blank"> getHit </a>
for getting damage by hit point selection name
Added: Possibility to disable camera shake for external cameras
Added: Missing strings in static string table, removed duplicates (MP optimization)
Added: New scripting commands <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/isLightOn" target="_blank"> isLightOn </a>
, <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/isCollisionLightOn" target="_blank"> isCollisionLightOn </a>
, <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setPilotLight" target="_blank"> setPilotLight </a>
, <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setCollisionLight" target="_blank"> setCollisionLight </a>
Added: New scripting commands <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/addWeaponTurret" target="_blank"> addWeaponTurret </a>
, <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/removeWeaponTurret" target="_blank"> removeWeaponTurret </a>
, <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/turretLocal" target="_blank"> turretLocal </a>
Removed: Logging of too low vehicle speeds due to RPT spam
SSAO is now replaced with HDAO
Changed limit for marginal alpha objects when zoomed in
Engine on / off can be bound to a key in controls options
Nil values are now broadcast over the network using <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/publicVariable" target="_blank"> publicVariable </a>
Crosshair size should be more descriptive even in high sway
Small optimizations and clean-ups in path finding
Ability to swim in shallow water
Sight alignment and sway distortion enabled (Weapon Inertia)
Workaround for UGC download when downloading the same item more than once
Proper handling of unsubscribe / unpublish command and content checks
Cooking convex mesh in build time (PhysX optimization)
Updated ship water contact <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/moveInDriver" target="_blank"> moveInDriver </a>
adds the vehicle to the group pool
Sound: Animation source position taken from memory points
Sound: Sub-mix globally supports stereo samples
Sound: Load internal sound coefficient from config
Sound: Limiter used on ‘weapons sub-mix’ to suppress distortion
Weapon Info - For manual fire the gunner’s info is no longer taken (pilot's remains)
rotorHFullyDestroyed
is synchronized in MP
VR Training - New profile has progress of the previous one
Healing should not move the player
AI is sometimes unable to process the Reload action - first attempt at a fix
All logics have access to radio
Head wounds are now configurable in face config
Change enum type for
ObjectRemoveMode
to fix potential CTDs
Additional logging of MP traffic
Sound: Fixed: When any unit takes damage, the pain SFX are coming from the player
Sound: Hits and explosions removed from attenuation (vehicles)
Increased maximum distance for range detectors
Improved: Accessing inventory for items dropped from dead bodies
Reduced artifacts of multi-component fog
Loiter waypoint uses completion radius as a loitering radius
Additional profiling of the network server
Calculating total traffic from / to clients in traffic diagnostics
Adjusted: Text format of traffic diagnostics
Better unpublish handling for Steam Workshop
Improved: Networking cost for weather synchronization
Improved: Rotor ground collision test
Hotfixed: Multiplayer - Handgun duplicates itself when looted from a corpse
Scripting command <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/local" target="_blank"> local </a>
has been extended to work even for groups <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/nearestObject" target="_blank"> nearestObject </a>
finds objects which are out of the map frame
Changed: Vest taken from / placed on a dead body is placed on the body
Zeus is now able to place not only scope 2 markers
The Missions and MPMissions folders were not created when the export function was used a first time. That caused the export to fail for newcomers (everyone had to create these folders manually).
Temporary zoom enabled for turrets with lockable weapons
Changed JIP handling of weapon, item, magazine and backpack cargo messages
Sound: Start / stop sounds for helicopters (internal variants played as 2D)
Showing Headless Client in Briefing screen
Small helicopter MP optimization
Hotfix to remove Post Processes when reconnecting from the lobby in MP
Properly canceling the Steam server rules in the server browser

LAUNCHER:

Fixed: Profiles were not refreshed after returning from Arma (if a user created or removed the profile while in the game)
Fixed: Wrong example hint for the
Malloc
parameter
Fixed: Wrong hint for the
Config
parameter
Fixed: Various English texts
Fixed: Status text was cropped
Fixed: Cropped example for the
Beta
parameter
Fixed: The right sides of addon items were cropped when an update was available for any addon
Fixed: Corrupted names of fields
Fixed: Arrows on buttons of a numeric box were not visible when the box was focused
Fixed: CTD when the Addon Cache becomes corrupted
Fixed: Processing addons that are in use (Arma is running) is delayed until no Arma is running
Fixed: Scenario appears in the addon list after update is clicked
Fixed: Missing message box while playing during the download of a loaded addon
Fixed: Reversed horizontal scrollbar
Fixed: An instance check
Fixed: When started after settings were reset in safe mode, settings were upgraded from the previous version. This now doesn't happen and settings hold their default values.
Fixed: Removed dead areas in header of collapsed news posts and combo box items
Fixed: Passing extra command-line parameters during restart
Fixed: Tooltip for command-line parameters
Fixed: Potential CTD when copying app version to clipboard
Fixed: A corrupted string in the pre-requirements verifier that was causing false-positive when checking for the Visual C++ 2012 runtime
Fixed: Corrected a letter casing for the parameter
-cpuCount
(was
-cpucount)\n* Fixed: Failure (timeout) of addon download in Steam client resulted in the launcher download queue being stuck until the launcher was restarted
Fixed: Underscores were missing from addon names displayed in the addon list
Fixed: Added missing Czech localization of the message box displayed when entering safe mode
Fixed: Typo in Czech localization of the Open addon's web page tooltip
Fixed: Processing of an empty mod param (no Steam addons were loaded in this case)
Added: Visual highlight to the load order combo / menu
Added: Localizations (in all languages) for string "Open addon folder"
Added: Spanish and Japanese localizations
Added: Support for command-line passing directly to Arma
Added:
-nolauncher
option; will kill the application. Arma 3 is run before that with any additional parameters.
Added: New parameter support
-enableHT
Added: A text field for the name of the input file of
Autotest
Added: Check for requirements: VC++ 2010 / 2012 runtimes
Added: User debug / recovery mode (Ctrl + Shift)
Added: Minimum size constraints for the main window
Added: Logging of results and errors of window positioning (some people see the launcher in the taskbar, but no window)
Added: The top-most flag for the custom message boxes
Added: Version info into the main window footer
Added: Shared
FontFamily
resource describing Purista Light
Added: A note next to the version info in the main window's footer, informing the user that the launcher is running in recovery mode
Added: Second registry path to be checked when probing for the VC++ 2012 runtime
Added: A button "Subscribe addon from Steamworkshop" to the addon manager
Added: Expander arrows to addon list items
Added: An option to always disable hardware acceleration of the launcher
Added: Command-line parameters that force the Launcher to run in safemode (
-safemode)\n* -nohwa)\n* Added: New localization and corrections
Added: Strings for new features
Added: A collapse arrow to the addon details when the details are expanded
Added: 'Update available' notification icon to addon list view rows
Added: Launcher news converter uses font reference from a shared library
Added: BROREP report icons to the news posts
Added: Detection of the SweetFX Shader Suite, automatically disabling launcher's hardware acceleration when detected (to work around 'invisible' window problem)
Changed: Tooltips and examples for the
Malloc
parameter,
Init
parameter,
Cfg
parameter and
Par
parameter
Changed: Browsing folder dialog now scrolls down to the selected item and expands it
Changed: Example for the
Beta
parameter to make it shorter
Changed: Example for the
Par
parameter (added a note on the .txt format, besides .par, into the hint)
Changed: Rephrased ‘missing requirements’ message
Changed: Style of the combo box with profiles
Changed: Website linked in the pre-requirements check to a new Launcher Troubleshooting page ( <a href="http://arma3.com/launcher/troubleshooting" target="_blank"> http://arma3.com/launcher/troubleshooting </a>)\n* Moved:
Par
parameter to section "Advanced"
Updated: German localizations
Updated: English strings
Updated: Position of buttons in the addon details; buttons moved to the bottom of the details
Updated: Addon list view rows spacing
Updated: Localizations
Updated: Launcher now shows an overlay over addon management while Arma is running to prevent breaking changes
Updated: Localization attributes for UI elements and prepared new strings in UI for localization
Updated: Better extra command-line parameter handling
Tweaked: Handling of command-line arguments
Modified: Number of posts in the
ALL
tab in the newsfeed is now limited to 5
Modified: List view style to move the scrollbar out of the columns header
Modified: Tab control, removed the empty box compensating for the scrollbar (related to modification of the list view style)
Modified: The recovery mode to force the application to run in software render mode
Modified: Limited number of news post in the
RECENT
tab to 5
Improved: German, Italian and Polish localizations
Removed: Excessive diacritics in translations
Removed: Checkbox "Always start in advanced mode" as it is meaningless since Advanced options are on a separate tab page
Removed: Font files from executable; font resources are now referenced from a shared library
Forced

-mod=* parameter to be presents at all times, even when no mods are selected

Variety of visual tweaks related to the font update (new Purista font has different metrics than the old one)

SPOTREP-00035

FROM: Project Lead
TO: Arma 3 Users
UNIT: Main Branch
ACTIVITY: Hotfix: 1.32 (Campaign saves)
SIZE: ~17 MB / ~7 MB

NOTES

Consider using the Steam client option to verify the integrity of the local game cache to avoid corrupted data after downloading this update.
A
Legacy Build
Steam branch is available for advanced users. It contains the previous significant main branch version (1.30). It can be used to compare specific changes between major releases. The access code for this branch is:
Arma3Legacy130

CHANGELOG ENGINE:

Fixed: Incompatibility between some older campaign saves loaded in version 1.32. Our apologies for the inconvenience, especially to those who have already restarted or reverted their campaign(s) meanwhile.

SPOTREP-00036

FROM: Project Lead
TO: Arma 3 Users
UNIT: Main Branch
ACTIVITY: Game Update: 1.34 (Helicopters DLC, Sling Loading, Firing from Vehicles, Advanced Flight Model)
SIZE:

~1.2 GB

NOTES

Consider using the Steam client option to verify the integrity of the local game cache to avoid corrupted data after downloading this update.
Consider defragmenting your HDD after downloading large updates.
A
Legacy Build
Steam branch is available for advanced users. It contains the previous significant main branch version (1.32). It can be used to compare specific changes between major releases. The access code for this branch is:
Arma3Legacy132
A
Make Arma Not War Build
branch is available for competitors and jury members. It will contain the 1.32 main branch version throughout the rest of the contest. The access code for this branch is:
MakeArmaNotWar

CHANGELOG

DATA:

Added: CH-67 Huron*
Added: Huron black variant*
Added: Huron cargo container
Added: Huron medical container
Added: Huron repair container
Added: Huron fuel container
Added: Huron ammo container
Added: Mi-290 Taru*
Added: Taru black variants
*
(not accessible without <a href="http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?152866-General-Discussion-(dev-branch)&p=2801256&viewfull=1#post2801256" target="_blank"> scripting </a>)\n* Added: Taru with transport pod*
Added: Taru with special-purpose bench pod*
Added: Taru with medical pod*
Added: Taru with cargo pod*
Added: Taru with repair pod*
Added: Taru with fuel pod*
Added: Taru with ammo pod*
Added: Taru transport pod*
Added: Taru special-purpose bench pod*
Added: Taru medical pod*
Added: Taru cargo pod
Added: Taru repair pod
Added: Taru fuel pod
Added: Taru ammo pod
Added: M-900
Added: P-30 Orca black / white weapon variant
Added: Helicopter VR Training "Basics"
Added: Helicopter VR Training "Weapon Systems"
Added: Helicopter VR Training "Sling Loading"
Added: Helicopter VR Training "Advanced"
Added: MP Scenario "Support Katalaki"
Added: MP Scenario "Support Sofia"
Added: MP Scenario "Support Pyrgos"
Added: MP Scenario "Support Rodopoli"
Added: MP Scenario "Support Stratis"
Added: Showcase Sling Loading**
Added: Time Trial 06 "Runway Lap"
Added: Time Trial 07 "Hillside Groove"**
Added: Time Trial 08 "King of the Hill"**
Added: Time Trial 09 "Kiss the Ground"**
Added: Time Trial 10 "Kart Delivery"**
Added: Support module (Ground Support)
Added: Third Farsi radio protocol
Added: Arma 3 main theme Helicopters remix
Added: Flexible tank (2 items)
Added: Cargo net with crates (5 items)
Added: Smaller containers (12 items)
Added: Portable helipad lights (5 items)
Added: Helicopter big cover bag
Added: Water and fuel bladder (4 items)
Added: Secondary containment (4 items)
Added: Wheel pull device (2 items)
Added: Discharge stick
Added: Rigging rope
Added: Intake plug (5 items)
Added: Pitot cover
Added: Pressure washer
Added: Wheeled scaffolding
Added: Wheeled tool kart
Added: Portable engine crane
Added: Diesel Ground Power Unit
Added: Jet Engine Air Start Unit
Added: Water pump
Added: Wheel chocks
Added: Windsock
Added: Landing platform
Added: Welding cart
Added: Welding tank
Added: Gas tank (3 items)
Added: Wheelie Bin
Added: Aircon ('Outside part')
Added: Transport boxes (6 items)
Added: Pallet trolley
Added: Office table (2 items)
Added: Office chair
Added: Office cabinet
Added: Rattan table and chair (2 items)
Added: Refrigerator
Added: Tableware (9 items)
Added: Microwave
Added: Workbench
Added: Flat-screen TV
Added: Camera
Added: Desktop PC (4 items)
Added: PC printer
Added: Projector
Added: Portable speaker(s)
Added: Game console (4 items)
Added: HDMI cable
Added: Tablet
Added: Sport balls (5 items)
Added: Baseball mitt
Added: Sling Loading for helicopters (all helicopters except for the AH-99 and Mi-48 Kajman can now Sling Load)
Added: Key binding for rope interaction (attaching / releasing cargo) - default: B
Added: Key binding for Sling Load Assistant added - default: Right Ctrl + B
Added: Neophron, Buzzard, Greyhawk / Ababil, Speed Boat, Assault Boat, SDV, most wheeled vehicles (except APCs), and various objects are Sling Loadable
Added: Firing from Vehicles for HEMTT, Zamak, Tempest, Offroad, Hellcat, Hummingbird, Mohawk, Truck and Assault Boat
Added: Advanced Flight Model (RotorLib) simulation; it is available for all stock helicopters (disabled by default; available after switching in CONFIGURE > GAME)
Added: DLC content browser
Added: Main rotor of helicopters is properly hidden when damaged by impacts
Added: Winch damage indicator
Added: Dragging an object over a Sling Load capable helicopter will now attach the object to it (Zeus)
Added: Memory points for Sling Load cameras
Added: Tooltips to Advanced Flight Model settings in game options
Added: New winch destruction particle effects
Added: New sound attenuation class for semi-opened helicopters
Added: Sling Load cursors to Zeus
Added: Shake based on G forces for all air vehicles
Added: Possibility to re-texture Kerry's backpack by popular demand
Added: Friendly Fire to the remaining Commanding VR courses
Added: New sound attenuation filter classes for helicopters
Added: Parameter
numberPhysicalWheels
to vehicles
Added: Config for 'sitting on bench' SFX
Added: More memory points for the Mohawk
Added: Some movement to the oil temperature indicator for the xH-9 family of helicopters
Added: Done keys for faction showcases
Added: Sounds for breaking a rope
Added: Proper DLC Bundle logo and overview text
Added: DLC part to scenario loading screens
Added: Rolling sound on dirt roads
Updated: 3D ring and sphere helpers
Updated: Sling Loading controls in the Arma 2 preset
Updated: HUD for Blackfoot and Kajman with RTD components
Updated: Remixed sounds for Blackfoot, Kajman, Hellcat, Ghosthawk and Mohawk
Updated: HMD of the Orca and Hellcat
Updated: Credits with new developers
Updated: The exact heading in the HMD of the Orca should now show full number instead of just rounding to the nearest ten
Updated: The HMDs of helicopters should now use the new, freelook-friendly vector source in their velocity direction indicator and will always match the RTD one (with Show Gauges in options)
Updated: Actions of buildings to prevent UAVs, snakes and players in vehicles from manipulating doors
Updated:
BIS_fnc_getVehicleWeapons
to use more accurate detection of vehicle turrets (now using <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/allTurrets" target="_blank"> allTurrets </a>
command)
Updated: Showcase Gunships - Being shot down while attacking the Naval Base now causes the mission to fail
Changed: Speed scale in the HMD of the Kajman from 500 to 300
Changed: Top-right altitude number in the HMD of the Kajman from AGL to ASL and fixed an unintended offset on the AGL scale
Changed: Ghosthawk gunner is no longer forced into optics
Changed: Renamed vehicle class
ManVR
has been renamed to
MenVR
to be consistent with the rest of characters
Changed:
Weapon_Empty
holder now stays long enough (see <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=21177" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=21177 </a>)\n* Changed: Weapon resupply widget FSM is showing the weapon name instead of magazine
Changed: Samples of helicopter damage alarm
Changed: Karts DLC data decrypted (EBO to PBO)
Changed: Hint class name at the start of VR training
Tweaked: Fuel consumption of various helicopters (xH-9 family and Ghosthawk)
Tweaked: Cruise speed of xH-9 family and Ghosthawk
Tweaked: Ground contacts of PO-30 Orca, Blackfoot and Ghosthawk
Tweaked: Made the gun crosshair smaller and color brighter in the HMD of the Blackfoot
Tweaked: New sound configurations for all helicopters (remixed samples and new features enabled)
Tweaked: Horizon indicator in the HMD of the Blackfoot to match the real horizon better
Tweaked: Major and minor lines on the G-meter in the HMD of the Kajman
Tweaked: Volume of turning engine on and off for helicopters
Tweaked: Helicopter SFX parameters
Tweaked: Gear air friction for the Mohawk
Tweaked: FD / TT feedback sound volume increased slightly (audibility versus helicopters)
Tweaked: Increased volume of helicopter explosions sounds
Tweaked: Extended the draw area of the velocity direction indicator in the Orca to its full HMD area
Tweaked: Various helicopter SFX configurations
Tweaked: Decreased
maximumLoad
of Ababil and Grayhawk internal inventory by half
Tweaked: Vehicle stress sounds
Tweaked: Crash sounds for helicopters
Removed: Legacy DirectX installation folder (now handled through Steam)
Fixed: Ground contact of several helicopters
Fixed: Wrong separator for
retreatBladeStallWarningSpeed
(thanks kju)
Fixed: Dragging Sling Load incompatible objects on a helicopter now moves them below the helicopter (Zeus)
Fixed: Sling Loaded vehicles were not compatible with Zeus paradrop
Fixed: Gunners of Ghosthawk had issue with disembarking
Fixed: Empty shells particle effect on vehicle-mounted machineguns
Fixed: Grass was not affected by copter downwash enough
Fixed: Middle wheels of Marid for some scripts (see <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=20988" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=20988 </a>)\n* Fixed: Animated torque indicator for the xH-9 family of helicopters
Fixed: Added missing material to last LODs of walls
Fixed: Missing sample for helicopters
Fixed: Magazines with
scope
< 2 were available when editing ammo box contents
Fixed: ORBAT tooltips were not visible in OBRAT viewer
Fixed: Adjusted exit points of the Hummingbird co-pilot to prevent him getting stuck
Fixed: Player was able to delete soldiers required for completing Showcase Zeus
Fixed: End screen for Sector Control text (it was showing "MISSION COMPLETED" for both winners and losers)
Fixed: Artillery shells now do proper damage if they hit something on their way (even before turning into mine clusters e.g.)
Fixed: Player would remain in ragdoll after unsuccessful try in VR Commanding - Vehicles Course
Fixed: Double restart when dying after using Restart (Time Trials)
Fixed: TTs would not end after disabling your vehicle but not dying
Fixed: Flying MLRS rocket damages objects it hits before the explosive triggers
Fixed: Player is now able to switch back seats in the Hellcat including the door ones
Fixed: Turning tower of Greyhawk doesn't make it start the engine anymore
Fixed: Showcase Armed Assault Bobcat at the end did not move properly when trying to push the wreck
Fixed: Firing Drills UI had incorrect layering
Fixed: Guided artillery ammunition doesn't seek its target properly
Fixed: Darter did some random movements while in auto-hover
Fixed:
BIS_fnc_loop
is not reliable because of preemption ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=21193" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=21193 </a>)\n* Fixed:
"M134_minigun"
wasn't recognized correctly by
BIS_fnc_itemType
Fixed:
BIS_fnc_crewCount
recognized cargo turrets as active crew
Fixed: TT01 - Glitching fire extinguisher
Fixed: Possible infinite loop in particle script when helicopter / airplane is destroyed
Fixed: Pedal animations of Blackfoot pilots were inverted
Fixed: Multiplayer - ZGM 4+1 Bootcamp - Problem in the grenade firing range
Fixed: Distance loudness parameter of raise / lower weapon
Fixed: Player could not place these mines: Large IED (Dug-in), Large IED (Urban), Small IED (Dug-in) and Small IED (Urban)
Fixed: Camo selection of camouflaged vest
Fixed: Cumulative TT bonuses / penalties were not correctly reset on looping
Fixed: Sound for rolling on the ground with a sidearm
Fixed: Tab highlighting in Controls
Fixed: Sandstorm moving and colliding with objects in Showcase Tanks
Fixed: Copilots have properly visible compass
Fixed: Misplaced fire geometry of the left side door of the Mohawk
Fixed: AAF soldiers being reported as pilots
Fixed: Right door gunner in Ghosthawk is able to see the compass
Fixed: TT CP helper objects could try to be mapped by an illegal procedural texture
Fixed: Wrong image for the Starter Pistol in the DLC browser

Potential campaign spoilers:

Fixed: Mission flow issue in Signal Lost when picking up a radio
Fixed: Player had two UAV terminals at the beginning of Preventive Diplomacy
Fixed: Tipping Point - Player was unable to board the boat under certain circumstances
Fixed: Intro for the campaign mission Attention Deficit was broken
Restrictions apply for those who don't own <a href="http://arma3.com/dlc/helicopters/" target="_blank"> Arma 3 Helicopters DLC </a>

.

- Content requires ownership of the <a href="http://arma3.com/dlc/helicopters/" target="_blank"> Arma 3 Helicopters DLC </a>

.

ENGINE:

Added: Firing from Vehicles technology
Added: Sling Loading technology
Added: Scripting commands and event handlers: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/ropeCreate" target="_blank"> ropeCreate </a> <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/ropeDestroy" target="_blank"> ropeDestroy </a> <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/ropeCut" target="_blank"> ropeCut </a> <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/ropes" target="_blank"> ropes </a> <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/ropeUnwound" target="_blank"> ropeUnwound </a> <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/ropeUnwind" target="_blank"> ropeUnwind </a> <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/ropeEndPosition" target="_blank"> ropeEndPosition </a> <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/ropeLength" target="_blank"> ropeLength </a> <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/ropeAttachTo" target="_blank"> ropeAttachTo </a> <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/ropeDetach" target="_blank"> ropeDetach </a> <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setSlingLoad" target="_blank"> setSlingLoad </a> <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/canSlingLoad" target="_blank"> canSlingLoad </a> <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getSlingLoad" target="_blank"> getSlingLoad </a> <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/ropeAttachedTo" target="_blank"> ropeAttachedTo </a> <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/ropeAttachedObjects" target="_blank"> ropeAttachedObjects </a> <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/ropeAttachEnabled" target="_blank"> ropeAttachEnabled </a> <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/enableRopeAttach" target="_blank"> enableRopeAttach </a> <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/slingLoadAssistantShown" target="_blank"> slingLoadAssistantShown </a>
- ropeBreak
- ropeAttach
Added: New waypoints for Sling Loading: lift cargo and drop cargo
Added: Support for Sling Loading to Zeus
Added: RotorLib helicopter Advanced Flight Model
Added: New parameter for description.ext -
forceRotorLibSimulation
(0 - default, options based; 1 forced on; 2 forced off)
Added: New command <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/difficultyEnabledRTD" target="_blank"> difficultyEnabledRTD </a>
Added: New condition and sources for helicopter HUD (
rtdCollective
,
windage
,
rtdRotorTorque
,
rtdGForce)\n* Added: DLC content browser
Added: New features to diagnose rendering and cleanup to optimize it
Added: Ability to show GPS / UAV Feed / Sling Load Assistant in optics
Added: Hook waypoint cursor to Zeus
Added: Sound: Start / stop samples for 'common' vehicles
Added: Sound: Vehicle controller
lateralMovement
Added: Support to map up to 32 buttons for one controller
Added: New UI toggles for RTD helicopters
Added: Support for user-defined colors for vehicle IGUI toggles
Added: Sound: Missing
wind
controller
Added: Sound: Rope break sound
Added: UI toggles for vehicles
Added: New scripting command for getting a list of all crew from a vehicle: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/fullCrew" target="_blank"> fullCrew </a>
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/serverCommandExecutable" target="_blank"> serverCommandExecutable </a>
script command for checking whether a given server command can be executed. Must be called from a UI handler and thus matches <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/serverCommand" target="_blank"> serverCommand </a>
behavior (unlike <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/serverCommandAvailable" target="_blank"> serverCommandAvailable </a>)\n* Added: RPT logs when the ownership of DLC has changed ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=20510" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=20510 </a>)\n* Added: Set of new commands for working with turrets namely: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/allTurrets" target="_blank"> allTurrets </a>
, magazineTurretAmmo, setMagazineTurretAmmo
Added: Additional profiling macros to explosion effects and ammo simulation
Added: Sound: Controller
camPos = 1
for players on benches
Added: Enabled long distance error calculation
Added: Sound:
GMeterZ1
Added: Sound: Support for
AnimationSourceDoor
(helicopter ramps)
Added: Support for driver turrets in new magazine turret scripting commands
Added: Garbage collector for empty Zeus groups so the player doesn't get stuck with creating units due to group limits being exceeded
Added: Sound: New controller -
rotorDamage
Added: Sound: System initialization reports and initialization of error detection
Added: Setting a short timestamp as default in RPT
Added: Reporting scenario name when a scenario starts
Added: Sound: Attenuation for turrets
Improved: AI helicopter landing
Improved: AI seeing a kill visibility check
Updated: AI behavior when Sling Loading
Updated: AI aiming speed tweaked with new dexterity of weapon data
Updated: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/ctrlCreate" target="_blank"> ctrlCreate </a>
function to define a target controls group for a new control
Updated: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/ctrlCreate" target="_blank"> ctrlCreate </a>
takes a control instead of IDC as target group
Updated: Sound: Crash volume
Updated: The static string table for MP optimization
Updated: Sound: Sound controllers diagnostic
Updated: Sound: Play rotor damage when stress mode is enabled
Updated: Sound: Controllers:
GMeterZ
&
camPos
Changed: All public
drawDiag*
methods renamed to
draw*
to simplify the names
Changed: Compression for speed and angular speed to 16 bit float (network optimization)
Tweaked: AI is now more careful when flying above trees
Tweaked: Sound: Crash sound played when not damaged, changed next sample's interval
Tweaked: Disabled remote positioning checks on destroyed objects
Tweaked: Higher message age limit on clients for prediction (still accepts a 1s time window between messages)
Tweaked: Game start-up optimization (string table)
Tweaked: The pilot of a vehicle with formation leader takes the lead
Tweaked: Sound: Crash volume is now based on speed
Tweaked: If a formation leader is Sling Loaded, the pilot takes the lead
Tweaked: Sound: Smoothed sound controllers
GMeter
and
lateralMovement
Tweaked: Sound: Controller indexes & values interpolation
Tweaked: Sound:
camPos
controller
Removed: Sound: Start / stop 'internal' volume coefficient
Fixed: Blinking editing zones in Zeus
Fixed: Unassigning destroyed vehicles from groups
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/switchMove" target="_blank"> switchMove </a>
command clears external move
Fixed: Order get in for commanding menu
Fixed: Hit point color for wheels on 4-wheeled cars
Fixed:
TaskSetAsCurrent
returns array properly
Fixed: Taking Items from a dead body by two players at same time caused duplicity
Fixed: Killed unit does not disclose killer
Fixed: MP - Player was unable to pick up items from non-local containers
Fixed: A problem with the position of non-local helicopter wrecks
Fixed: A vehicle could be changing its wheel state and not be in the PhysX scene
Fixed: Serialization of the last remembered fields of path for AI
Fixed: Dead loop in path locking of a given thread
Fixed: Undefined variable in the coefficients array (causing MP message spam)
Fixed: Get in command when units are already in a vehicle (it will default itself to get out)
Fixed: CTD on accessing uninitialized memory
Fixed: Soldiers rotating on the spot or moving in circles once a certain point of their path is reached
Fixed: CTD when calling
GetIRData
Fixed: CTD caused by cost map refresh
Fixed: Not working
None
glasses in identity
Fixed: Not saving <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/addGoggles" target="_blank"> addGoggles </a>
state
Fixed: Game crashes when player tries to start MP with soldier wearing backpack
Fixed: Equipment can't be retrieved from a container on dead players
Fixed: Some problems with soldier MP position prediction
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setObjectViewDistance" target="_blank"> setObjectViewDistance </a>
command
Fixed: CTD caused by many soldiers with IR
Fixed: Store the last time controller was used and if it's longer than 5 seconds, don't rumble
Fixed: Automatic closing dialogs when mission ends (
closeOnMissionEnd
in config)
Fixed: Invalid HMD velocity vector when looking away from it
Fixed: CTD when accessing an out of range proxy element
Fixed: Wrong condition when deciding whether an object can have proxies or not
Fixed: Inventory - Player can't pick up the last ammo from the container of a dead AI
Fixed: CTD when accessing a null pointer when clearing landscape
Fixed: Automatic ejection of the player from helicopters when a respawn is presented
Fixed: Invalid velocity vector when looking away from it
Fixed: CTD when working with a faulty public variable. Disabled the propagation of faulty variables over the network.
Fixed: Deactivated mines don't show the "Take" action
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/serverCommandAvailable" target="_blank"> serverCommandAvailable </a>
"#kick"
not returning true / false correctly
Fixed: Assertion when there are missing config colors for UI toggles
Fixed: Removed automatic centering of turrets when a player moves out
Fixed: Soldiers getting damage from each other while ejecting from helicopters
Fixed: Network camera direction (switched X and Z coords)
Fixed: CTD when accessing uninitialized memory
Fixed: Nil public variables would not broadcast over the network
Fixed: Multiplayer - Zeus CTD
Fixed: 2 x Ctrl should now raise the weapon in crouch stance
Fixed: CTD when calling the getConfig script command on a faulty value
Fixed: Possible CTD if a weapon holder is not created
Fixed: Crash in
UpdateCollisionGroup
with missing shape
Fixed: Crash for an object with no skeleton in a shape
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setTimeMultiplier" target="_blank"> setTimeMultiplier </a>
, so it is limited as it should be
Fixed: Get in animation no longer falls down for hovering helicopters
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/assignAsCargo" target="_blank"> assignAsCargo </a>
so it is taking into account locked positions
Fixed: Added checks for the assignment state and lock state of positions for ordered cargo
Fixed: Placement of some things in the creation tree in Zeus
Fixed: Sound: Transport doors - wait until samples played functionality
Fixed: Loading of scenario picture
Fixed: Loading screen could pop up every ~10 seconds in MP
Fixed: CTD when calling
SetDestroyed
on an object without geometry LOD
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/assignAsCargo" target="_blank"> assignAsCargo </a>
on Dedicated Server
Fixed: Crash
Fixed: Event Handler
Take
returns wrong value for container if it's a dead unit
Fixed: Sound: Explosion sounds in first person (in vehicles)
Fixed: Sound:
SoundDamage
repeats after several moments
Fixed: Precise get in / out animations not taking vehicle lock into account

LAUNCHER:

Added: Updated UI look & feel
Added: Application window is now re-sizable
Added: Probing for arma3.exe path when the path can't be read from registry (e.g. because the registry entry doesn't exist)
Added: Company logo to the main window
Updated: URL of the Support page
Fixed: Thumbnails are not being updated correctly
Fixed: Application sometimes crashed when a user attempted to maximize it on a screen that contained the Windows taskbar
Fixed: The load order number was cropped when it had more than 2 digits
Fixed: Replaced conversion from pointer to number to simple explicit cast (convert may cause unnecessary exception)

SPOTREP-00037

FROM: Project Lead
TO: Arma 3 Users
UNIT: Main Branch
ACTIVITY: Game Update: 1.36 (Vortex Ring State, Launcher local mods, Headless Client revamp, CMAA)
SIZE: ~1010 MB / ~611 MB

NOTES

Consider using the Steam client option to verify the integrity of the local game cache to avoid corrupted data after downloading this update.
Consider defragmenting your HDD after downloading large updates.
A
Legacy Build
Steam branch is available for advanced users. It contains the previous significant main branch version (1.34). It can be used to compare specific changes between major releases. The access code for this branch is:
Arma3Legacy134
A
Make Arma Not War Build
branch is available for competitors and jury members. It will contain the 1.32 main branch version throughout the rest of the contest. The access code for this branch is:
MakeArmaNotWar
You can find the servers in the Steam library
(switch the filter to "Tools")
- "Arma 3 Server" (based on your OS, it will download the Windows or Linux version)
- Administrators can also use the command-line <a href="https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/SteamCMD" taget="_blank"> SteamCMD </a>
- utility. The app ID is to be 233780.
- Physics simulation powered by NVIDIA® PhysX™. NVIDIA® and PhysX™ are trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation and are used under license.

CHANGELOG

DATA:

Added: <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vortex_ring_state" taget="_blank"> Vortex Ring State </a>
for all helicopters using the Advanced Flight Model
Added: Class
HeadlessClient_F
to add Headless Clients into scenarios
Added: Target medal times and best / previous results in Challenges selection menus
Added: Weapon and equipment stats for Virtual Arsenal
Added: DLC weapons are now marked by a DLC icon in Virtual Arsenal
Added: Faction Showcases can now be properly ended
Added: Faction Showcase icon for the exit task
Added: Farsi and Altian VR protocols
Added: New deflection parameter for all materials
Added: Possibility to turn on / off spawn point emitter according to the linked sectors states. If multiple sectors are linked, the toggle can be controlled via AND or OR logical operators (Support MP).
Added: Sound of some stance changes and weapon to binoculars switching
Added: Function for opening the Field Manual (
BIS_fnc_openFieldManual)\n* Added: Proper images for Sling Loading Field Manual entries
Added: Group callsigns for Support MP
Added: Unstuck mechanics for Support MP
Added: More foley sounds for characters
Added: Interactive links to the License Texts in the Field Manual
Added:
crewExplosionProtection
parameter to all land vehicles
Added:
BIS_fnc_configExtremes
- scans config paths and returns min and max values for each given property
Added: New modules to
cfgPatches
Added: Icons to flaps, landing autopilot and periscope depth actions
Added: New textures for AFM gauges to the layout editor
Added: TTs with Sling Loading will fail when the SLG component is destroyed and there are still loads to sling
Added:
delay
parameter for Virtual Providers in the Supports module
Added: Sorting of topics and hints in the Field Manual
Added:
overviewScript
CfgMissions
entry to allow displaying special information in the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Mission_Overview" taget="_blank"> overview menu </a>
(used by Challenges)
Added: Throw and Put ‘weapons’ to VR characters
Added: Gorgon inside positions
Added: More names for Altis and NATO people
Added:
curatorObjectRemoteControlled
scripted event handler triggered when Zeus takes or releases control of a unit. Passed arguments are
[<curatorLogic:Object>,<player:Object>,<controlledUnit:Object>,<control:Bool>]
(the
control
argument is true when Zeus takes control and false when he releases it afterwards).
Added: More sounds for building destruction
Added: Samples for Quad-bike collisions
Added: Vertical get in animations
Added: Animation for hiding rocket pods of the Hellcat due to a community request
Added:
BIS_fnc_setObjectRotation
with the ground
Fixed: Removed non-existing source warnings from the RPT
Fixed: The clock in the cockpit of the PO-30 was turning counter-clockwise
Fixed: Taru is not bouncy anymore after getting in using AFM
Fixed: Destruction of Huron rotors
Fixed: Removed non-existing turret body warning from the RPT
Fixed: Make sure players cannot get into the mission if the scenario is over (Support MP)
Fixed: Added missing items to
cfgPatches
Fixed: Spawn AI Options module (Support MP)
Fixed: Arma 3 Helicopters website link in the Expansions menu
Fixed: Error message when an empty array is send to function
BIS_fnc_sortNum
( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=20998" taget="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=20998 </a>)\n* Fixed: Mk6 was still taking damage while firing in some edge cases
Fixed: Text clipping in the Setup Server UI
Fixed: Broken particle interval in rare cases for some effects
Fixed: Groups - Team Leader in the OPFOR Small UAV Team is spawned inside the UAV
Fixed: Group splitting in Support MP. Newly created groups were not counted to any manpower cap - they were not registered for any spawn point.
Fixed: Sabot rounds did insane damage to structures
Fixed: Link color in the main menu newsfeed after first launch
Fixed: Purging RPT spam during startup (tens of messages have been addressed)
Fixed: Path to the Tempest driver death pose
Fixed: Displaying of the HUD in Darter's driver position
Fixed: Script error in Support MP
Fixed: RPT warnings about missing hit points for stand-alone Taru pods
Fixed: Darters started to drown way too early
Fixed: If chat is disabled, it is not shown after 2 x Esc in MP
Fixed: Minor bug related to desynchronized animation sounds
Fixed: Boats were not able to store inventory
Fixed: Removed winch destruction effects from helicopters without a winch
Fixed: Hellcat (both variants) rotor bug
Fixed: Typo in the configs of Neophron
Fixed: The commander turret of Sochor had a wrong selection name in one of the distant LODs
Fixed: Driver of Motorboat has a correct death animation now
Fixed: Vehicle class in ORBAT asset list
Fixed: Equipment lists in Arsenal on the right (e.g. grenades or explosives) didn't disappear once a different category was selected
Fixed: The locking and unlocking of vehicles improved to fix a potential exploit of getting into the wrong seat by killing the crew
Fixed: Virtual Support Provider disappears in some cases when closing the Communication menu
Fixed: Muted HQ in Supports module
Fixed: The company logo in ORBAT credits wasn't visible
Fixed: M-900 had a wrong set of hit points
Fixed: Assault / Rescue Boat - Gunners inside the ship levitated slightly
Fixed: Reloading GM6 Lynx did not have an animation while in
personTurrets
Fixed: Craters created after helicopter / airplane crashes in the Virtual Reality terrain
Fixed: Destination selection handling in the Transport support module
Fixed: Virtual Support Provider would sink when placed above water
Fixed: HEMTT Medical - One of the passengers was clipping through cover
Fixed: Strings were replaced by numbers for
duty
and
variantAfter
properties in several states (engine expects numbers)
Fixed: The step over animation played during other actions when holding a rocket launcher and turning
Fixed: Sorting of anti-water part of Assault Boats
Fixed: BLUFOR Recon Marksman received batteries for his Laser Designator. Happy birthday to him!
Fixed: Strings were replaced by numbers for command properties in several command menu orders (engine expects numbers)
Fixed: Independent armored vehicles don't write warnings about their mirrors anymore
Fixed: The commander hatch of the Sochor now pops properly
Fixed: Take actions were inconsistent
Fixed: Kajman gunner is now willing to use even APDS on aerial targets
Fixed: Crawling animations are played slowly
Fixed: A soldier without gun stands up from prone very fast
Fixed: Players reload Zubr through their own hands
Fixed: Lean (barrel roll) left / right without weapon problem
Fixed: MBT-52 Kuma crew helmets stick out of the turret
Fixed: MH-9 Hummingbird - When players sit on the bench without gear they have the wrong idle animation
Fixed: Vehicle class
Training
localized
Fixed: Inventory animations are now properly looped
Fixed: Weapons (Launchers) - Missile blast was split in half (all but Alamut)
Fixed: Supports MP - Seems like the helicopter evac sequence was triggered too soon (now postponed until the driver is killed or 3 seconds elapse)
Fixed: Field Manual collision of IDCs that caused an unwanted texture change
Fixed: Weapon holders now use a multi-proxy model to display all the content
Fixed: Unpredictable behavior of Arsenal camera when close to the ground
Fixed: Truck FM string ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=19474" taget="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=19474 </a>)\n* Fixed: Static weapon crew is no longer shielded from explosive damage
Fixed: Recoloring of icons to black in the Editor after a change in Game Options
Fixed: Rogue missing
"$"
has been found, dragged back to its place in config, and instructed that it’ll be severely punished next time it goes AWOL
Adjusted: Get out points for Taru and Orca to prevent passengers getting stuck in the helicopter
Tweaked: Config refactoring of
Air_F_Heli
into older addons (should not affect the game)
Tweaked: Tactical Strikes should now be twice as powerful (Support MP)
Changed: TT08 - Removed simulation of random catastrophic party tent failure
Tweaked: It should be possible to complete a task when the player successfully crash-lands (Support MP)
Tweaked: Content browser images
Adjusted: Shadows of BLUFOR rifleman
Updated: Introduced new parameters:
minTotalDamageThreshold
(as
minimalHit
for total hit point), and
explosionShielding
(as total hit point for structures)
Changed: Distance of audibility of weapon firing
Changed: Moved contents of
UI_F_Bootcamp
to
UI_F_Curator
Tweaked: Minor sound changes for weapon switching
Tweaked: Optimized damage resistance of Cargo structures according to the findings of testing
Tweaked: Increased distance of explosion audibility
Tweaked: Decreased distance of launching missile audibility for Wipeout
Tweaked: Vehicle tires are now more susceptible to explosive damage
Tweaked: Made MRAP tires equal in durability to those of wheeled APC
Tweaked: Decreased indirect hit damage of RPG HE rockets and Titan AP rockets, for they did too much damage to certain structures. Their main purpose of anti-infantry rockets and ability to cripple armored vehicle movement remains unchanged.
Tweaked: Durability of boats
Tweaked: TT10 - Sling Load drop zones enlarged to allow for quicker drops
Tweaked: Sounds of mortar and GMG shooting
Tweaked: Reorganization of vehicle collision samples
Improved: Connections between pistol and swimming
Changed: Kart no longer protects its ‘crew’ from explosive damage
Adjusted: Ghosthawk lights now aim forward more to be more useful during landings
Adjusted: Firing from vehicles aim limits for HEMTT, Zamak, Tempest and Huron and position of the shooters
Changed: Categories in Editor > Modules are alphabetically sorted now
Tweaked: Re-linked sound samples for Sling Loading
Tweaked: Proper aim precision for two transition animation states
Tweaked: A bazillion of localizations and translations for various languages
Tweaked: Support MP - FSM adjusted, the cargo class is now controlled and the cargo needs to stay alive for at least 5 seconds for the task to complete
Improved: Katiba and M200 reloads
Tweaked: Accuracy of vehicle gunners was seriously lowered for Support MP
Changed: Made sounds for house hit point destruction guaranteed
Changed: Units can no longer fire while picking up a different weapon
Tweaked: Adjusted prone geometry / collisions
Tweaked: Support MP - OPFOR base size was wrongly set to 50m (changed to 200m)
Adjusted: Camera shake parameters for damaged helicopters
Tweaked: Optimized several ammunition types with new parameters. Their previous purpose and effectiveness should remains roughly unchanged, while a few shell types are slightly optimized or updated.
Tweaked: Decreased explosive resistance of Quad Bike tires, so they are now properly destroyed even by anti-personnel mines
Tweaked: Sling Loading in the Command Menu:
- The drop cargo command is available only when pointing to the ground
- The lift cargo command is available when a player is in a Sling Loadable vehicle
- The background of the menu was made longer so the items don't overflow
- The disembark command was disabled for all units in a helicopter with Sling Loaded cargo
Removed: Redundant moves and cleaned up RPT log
Removed: Rope object from Editor and Zeus

Support MP:

Tweaked: Support Katalaki:
- Sector dependency changed and redesigned
- The 3 middle sectors now control the spawning of vehicles
- Many spawn points were re-positioned or deleted
- Manpower caps and spawn setting adjusted
- Group config adjusted: auto-riflemen added, medics replaced by riflemen, and AAT replaced by AT units
- Spawn points adjusted on both sides
- Spawn points are now separated by type
- There is no dependency of the spawn points in sectors A and E
- If a side has at least 1 of the middle 3 sectors, it gets a bonus vehicle spawn point activated
Tactical Strikes are now twice as effective
Added possibility to resupply and repair when crash landed at the maintenance point
Boarding units will now unstuck even when they are in combat
Improved: Trigger for crash landing at a repair point
Improved: Medevac procedure:
- Soldiers run for empty space where a helicopter can land
- Smoke is refreshed every time it wears off
- Smoke is offset randomly to look more realistic
- Medevac now triggers faster
Improved: Dead units and players are excluded from the group doing the evac sequence
Improved: Stop code execution when no-one is alive
Fixed: Problem counting dead crew as kills for OPFOR pilots
Tweaked: When a helicopter is destroyed on the respawn spot, it gets deleted much faster now
Hotfixed: An issue where
personTurrets
get locked and could not be unlocked (as a result the transport task could not get completed for helicopters with
personTurrets)\n

Potential campaign spoilers:

Added: There is a safety check making sure the proper headgear and goggles are used
Added: 2 NVGs into the starting equipment pool for “Adapt”
Fixed: Beyond Recognition - Volume of the ending conversation with Crossroads
Fixed: Attention Deficit - South-West player dies by falling
Fixed: The flashlight is now properly set as a required piece of gear on the hub and correctly transfers to the Crossing Paths mission
Fixed: Inconsistency between the 'briefing' time and 'in action' time
Fixed: “Win” epilogue - Timing of the init events and effect
Fixed: “Win” outro - Timing of the init events and effect
Fixed: Even Kerry in later stages of the campaign shouldn't have random headgear and facewear
Updated: "Adapt" outro voice-over samples
Tweaked: Randomization of Kerry's headgear and goggles is now fully blocked
Tweaked: The destination waypoint position of one of the soldiers returning from mission adjusted so it leads him away from the briefing area. This should fix the possible collision of this soldier with the Kerry during the briefing cutscene.
Tweaked: Weather updates are now properly forced using command <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/forceWeatherChange" taget="_blank"> forceWeatherChange </a>
Tweaked: Beyond Recognition - Removed requirement for the pilot to reach the waypoint before the ending progressed
Removed: Names "Ryan" and "Taylor" from the pool of names the system can use to generate new identities
Tweaked: “Win” outro
- Improved: Starting sequence (mainly timing of the events so they align much better)
- Changed: All ambient AI-driven vehicles are now locked

ENGINE:

Added: Enable new <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Headless_Client" taget="_blank"> Headless Client </a>
implementation
Added: Support for new Post-Process anti-aliasing technology - <a href="https://software.intel.com/en-us/articles/conservative-morphological-anti-aliasing-cmaa" taget="_blank"> CMAA </a>
Added: Delay between commanded ejects of AI
Added: New properties for better damage handling (
explosionShielding
+
minTotalDamageTreshold)\n* Added:
deflection
parameter for surfaces so there can be defined deflection parameters for each surface, not just for munitions generally
Added: New version of <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/allTurrets" taget="_blank"> allTurrets </a>
so it can process either only a vehicle or a vehicle with / without person turrets returned
Added: Possibility to rotate multiple units even on the map (Zeus)
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/actionKeysNames" taget="_blank"> actionKeysNames </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/actionKeysNamesArray" taget="_blank"> actionKeysNamesArray </a>
can have a 3rd parameter to prioritize the chosen input device type like joysticks, controllers, etc.
Added: Debug message for catching a possible crash
Added: Condition variable
PlayerVehicleIsHookable
for Sling Loading
Added:
isLockingDisabled
parameter for all entities (they can be configured now so they are not lockable by anything)
Added: Possibility to set up an indirect damage protection coefficient for crew (
crewExplosionProtection)\n* Added: New condition variable
isInHelicopter
Added: Auto-INIT scenario server-side
Added: Scripting command for determining player chat is shown ( <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/shownChat" taget="_blank"> shownChat </a>)\n* Added: Addon list changed event [SteamLayer]
Added: Clutter coloring by satellite map can be adjusted
Added: Possibility to force Advanced Flight Model from server config (
forceRotorLibSimulation
:
0
- options,
1
- forced on,
2
- forced off) - overrides <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/description.ext" taget="_blank"> description.ext </a>
Added: New <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getObjectDLC" taget="_blank"> getObjectDLC </a>
command
Added: Sound: Internal variant for hit sounds - extra set of samples
Added:
setUnloadInCombat
script command
Added: Option to
DisplayCapture
to sort scopes by average or sum of durations
Added: Command-line parameter
-loadMissionToMemory
to enable loading a mission file into memory before sending it to players
Added: Script function <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/configProperties" taget="_blank"> configProperties </a>
Added: BattlEye support for Headless Clients
Added: Auto-change of Headless Client player identity (identity / profile name of the HC is automatically changed to the assigned role name)
Added: Setting default profile for Headless Clients
Fixed: AI stuck in a weird loop after being moved via script
Fixed: Gamepad vibrates when not used (added more conditions to guard proper initialization of the time the gamepad was used last)
Fixed: Possible CTD
Fixed: Updated conditions for the time a controller was used before a scenario starts, so it won’t vibrate if not used during the actual game
Fixed: Possible CTD when calling <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/deleteVehicle" taget="_blank"> deleteVehicle </a>
in init
Fixed: Lines drawn for empty groups placing previews
Fixed: Pending object's object does not exist during function call
Fixed: Destruction by collision of horizontal rotors connected [RTD]
Fixed: Dedicated Server AI aiming [FFV]
Fixed: Issue with players being in the commander turret instead of the driver seat in MP
Fixed: Ignore locking of a vehicle only for units inside it. Moving the getting off destination further away from the vehicle.
Fixed: Group lines being drawn in the map when a moving units operation is in progress
Fixed: Extensive values in low FPS recoil [FFV]
Fixed:
isAbleToMove
[RTD]
Fixed: Attempt to fix a crash when releasing PhysX joints
Fixed: Sleeping of not moving PhysX objects with applied force
Fixed: Automatic Zeus groups deletion
Fixed:
attachWaypointObject
script command can handle vehicles (fallback to
attachWaypointVehicle
when using a non-static object)
Fixed: Cut off hit point diagnostics output
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setPos" taget="_blank"> setPos </a>
command not disembarking unit properly [FFV]
Fixed: Only the target group strength was recomputed after joining groups via the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/join" taget="_blank"> join </a>
script command
Fixed: Possible CTD
Fixed:
IssueHook
so it is able to use a player’s vehicle as well
Fixed: Log spam:
"Permanent link cannot point to non-permanent object"
in MP
Fixed: Damaging crew before they can get out of a helicopter when drowning
Fixed: Remote controlled units can now enter an empty vehicle without being forced to get out (Zeus)
Fixed: AI won't start moving if its target destination is hard to reach
Fixed: AMV won't go through fences
Fixed: UTF string handling in addon paths
Fixed: Leaders were repeating the dismount command when a Landing Zone was not found
Fixed: CTD in multiplayer when a hooked object is deleted
Fixed: Added missing eject in emergency situations
Fixed: Possible CTD caused by wrong configuration of
getInProxyOrder
in the transport class
Fixed: Possible CTD
Fixed: Possible CTD when a hook waypoint has no target
Fixed: Camera drift while using TrackIR with aiming deadzone
Fixed: Filters [SteamLayer]
Fixed: Possible CTD
Fixed: AI climbing a ladder repeatedly
Fixed: Ordering multiple helicopters to load one cargo
Fixed: Zeus creating of units so it can be called even when a center is full of groups (you have some group prepared)
Fixed: Multiple analog inputs on one action are averaged instead of summed. Be sure to not set input you are not using for that action as this will lower the overall input.
Fixed: Gunners not disembarking from drowning helicopters
Fixed: Possible CTD
Fixed: Possible CTD and added a RPT message when this situation occurs
Fixed: Problems with <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/removeAllContainers" taget="_blank"> removeAllContainers </a>
in MP (JIP messages for containers remain on the server)
Fixed: Possible CTD in Editor
Fixed: Not loading WRP file for a terrain when it is in local files and not binarized
Fixed: RPT spam
"LODShape::AddLoadHandler: Handler not present in shape..."
Fixed: Crash when updating weapon sounds
Fixed: Possible CTD on
AutoReload
Fixed: Switching between optics in
personTurret
positions in helicopters with
pilotCamera
[FFV]
Fixed: CTD when accessing a non-existent PhysX shape
Fixed: PhysX helicopters not resetting their ‘stopped’ status
Fixed: Z-axis of the camera shake shake equation
Fixed:
RoadSurfaceY
test. Removed duplicate code. Better
RoadSurfaceY
performance in some cases.
Fixed: AI in
personTurrets
staying in the vehicle in combat mode
Fixed: Free camera when head tracking is active
Fixed: Possible CTD
Fixed: Ragdoll death under water (more time to settle down)
Fixed: Sound: Closure sound uses fire audibility / distance
Fixed: Potential CTD
Fixed: AI
reactToDanger
executed more often
Fixed: Sound: Shooting not attenuated by distance when
cameraSwitch
is used
Fixed: Impossible ejection from moving airplanes
Fixed: Unhook waypoints so AI is able to drop even object type cargo
Fixed: Ambient (local-only) animals are not taken as targets
Fixed: Crash in the
objectIntersect
script command
Fixed: Helicopter fuel consumption
Fixed: Sound: Output voice differs from voice
SendList
, causing CTD
Fixed: Crash on entering vehicles [FFV]
Fixed: Crash connected to objects without anything in their
Roadway
level
Hotfixed: Animation weights serialization caused non-deterministic data (P3D file) used to be generated during the binarization process
Hotfixed: Possible crash in
IsLevelLocked
Improved: Better handling of unit info color changes
Tweaked: Dedicated Server simulation methods
Tweaked: Blending of satellite map and detail map can be better adjusted
Tweaked: Players can now order multiple units to Sling Load cargo
Tweaked: Optimized rope simulation in some cases
Changed: Renamed <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getObjectDLCs" taget="_blank"> getObjectDLCs </a>
script command to <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getPersonUsedDLCs" taget="_blank"> getPersonUsedDLCs </a>
Changed: Do not show action to switch to launcher in
personTurret
[FFV]
Optimized: Updating of attached objects for buildings
Updated: Slightly faster handling of static target distribution
Updated: Optimization when processing a contact of two PhysX entities
Tweaked: Terrain uses shader without texture fetching in depth pre pass (based on feedback from Intel)
Updated: Sound: ‘global’ samples recycling
Improved: Optimized handling of light position updates (buildings) so they are updated only when there is some movement and not each frame
Tweaked: Minor PhysX-related optimizations
Improved: Creation of sound object only if audible (uses fast distance test to optimize shooting)
Changed: Standard shadow setting has lower cascade count
Tweaked: Sound: Dynamic sound source - extended sample selection rule to handle cases where only one sample is set
Changed: Block and unblock for network server thread simulation
Tweaked: Extended string usage statistics for MP
Tweaked: Optimizations in data stream compression techniques
Tweaked: Small change for speed usage in MP prediction (should lower camera zoom flicker)
Changed:
DecompressShader
function is no longer a template
Improved: Disabled PhysX collision damage exception for tanks (they now take fall damage properly)
Improved: Adjusted a buoyancy type initialization to improve loading times
Updated: Sound: Crash sound delay
Changed:
“DaMmage”
was killed with fire, and only
damageHalf
and
damageFull
are kept
Improved: Buoyancy data is correctly serialized to / from the binary format
Tweaked: Workshop ID query for the subscribe next and unsubscribe all feature in Launcher [SteamLayer]
Removed: Warning about missing hit point when switching house to damaged object
Removed: Sound: Shooting from attenuation

LAUNCHER:

Added: Local mod support
Added:
"Click to update"
/
"Click to repair"
buttons
Added: New icons indicating the status of a mod: busy, corrupted, update available
Added: Subscribed content list changed event handler to Launcher's Steam facade, beside the mod list changed (right now this is just for diagnostics)
Added: Sanitizing multiple dots in mod folder names
Added: Enabled logging from the
Utils
library
Added: Additional exception logging
Added: Dialog description when selecting a local mod and localized the message box displayed when the selected folder doesn't contain any addons
Added: Better detection of mod corruption
Added: Better handling of the mod destination path after download
Added: A specialized message box is now displayed when multiple corrupted mods are marked for loading when the user hits the play button
Added: Parameter check for download queue items
Added: Localizable tooltips for standard caption buttons (minimize | maximize | close)
Added: Button to mod management page to subscribe to ‘Mods’ from Steam Workshop
Added: New localization identifiers for updated UI, added new localizable strings
Added: English and Czech localization of strings and messages related to local mods
Added: Dark border to the scroll bar to enhance its visibility
Added: Profile loader now automatically detects changes in folders where profiles are stored
Added: References to localized strings for the big update button / repair button styles
Added: Localization for 1.36
Fixed: Added missing loaded mod cache invalidation
Fixed: Possible CTD when no Steam directory is found in the registry
Fixed: Typo in the name of an event in
BatchSubscriber
Fixed: Position of the
"Select all"
check box in the mod manager was misaligned with mod check boxes
Fixed: Width of the app menu button was smaller than the options button (resized to match)
Fixed: Mod remained in busy state when the delete before repair failed
Fixed: Added missing bullets to the list of corrupted mods in the message box connected to the
Load All
/
Unload All
actions
Fixed: Updated main synchronization loop and added sync locks
Fixed: De-optimized loaded extension collection refresh after list composition
Fixed: Translations for UI elements that were moved to different containers or were renamed
Fixed: The
"Toggle All"
command now displays the same message box as the
"Play"
command when some mods can't be loaded
Fixed: Mods are no longer automatically marked as loaded after repair; they retain their previous state
Fixed: Missing path normalization
Fixed: The update button visibility converter could cause a CTD
Fixed: File download continued when an item was unsubscribed from Steam Workshop
Tweaked: Major code improvements
Tweaked: Performance tuning
Changed: All Steam addons are now considered mods (in the sense of mod info)
Changed: Pre-requirements check verifies the installation of the Visual C++ 2013 runtime
Modified: Updated web page URL for item subscription, added the 'Mod' tag to filter
Modified: Updated download queue to synchronization queue
Modified: Separated and grouped extension manager initialization; failed initialization of extension manager should not block player from running the vanilla game.
Modified: Commands and controls in options view related to local extension storage will be disabled when no local extension storage is created
Updated: en-US localization
Modified: Changed
'Addon'
labels for
'Mod'
as a general term for user content and modifications
Removed: A duplicate marking for loading when switching presets

SERVER:

Updated: Stand-alone Windows Dedicated Server (1.36)
Updated: Stand-alone Linux Dedicated Server (1.36)
- Known issue: Steam client modifies the
- steam_appid.txt
- file incorrectly. In case of issues, verify its content is:
107410
- Known issue: Sometimes the add-ons are loaded from the wrong installation (e.g. main game)
- Try adding

-mod=curator;kart;heli;dlcbundle** to your

- arma3server.exe
- shortcut

SPOTREP-00038

FROM: Project Lead
TO: Arma 3 Users
UNIT: Main Branch
ACTIVITY: Game Update: 1.38 (PhysX library update, Multiplayer server optimizations)
SIZE: ~687 MB / ~444 MB

NOTES

Consider using the Steam client option to verify the integrity of the local game cache to avoid corrupted data after downloading this update.
Consider defragmenting your HDD after downloading large updates.
A
Legacy Build
Steam branch is available for advanced users. It contains the previous significant main branch version (1.36). It can be used to compare specific changes between major releases. The access code for this branch is:
Arma3Legacy136
A
Make Arma Not War Build
branch is available for competitors and jury members. It will contain the 1.32 main branch version throughout the rest of the contest. The access code for this branch is:
MakeArmaNotWar
You can find the servers in the Steam library (switch the filter to "Tools") - "Arma 3 Server" (based on your OS, it will download the Windows or Linux version)
- Administrators can also use the command-line <a href="https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/SteamCMD" taget="_blank"> SteamCMD </a>
- utility. The app ID is to be 233780.
- Physics simulation powered by NVIDIA® PhysX™. NVIDIA® and PhysX™ are trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation and are used under license.

CHANGELOG

DATA:

Added: Ability to prevent respawning happening at all at mission start
Added: Ability to toggle vision modes (night vision, thermal vision) in Virtual Arsenal by pressing N
Added: Missing functions into Arsenal
Added:
"N/A"
is shown over empty list boxes
Added: Waypoints to vehicle radar
Added: New hit points for the remaining Truck variants
Added: Author property for texture sources and animation sources
Added:
BIS_fnc_gridToPos
(based on <a href="http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?186511-Grid-Refrence-to-World-Position" target="_blank"> http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?186511-Grid-Refrence-to-World-Position </a>)\n* Added: New sound for opening the ramp of the Mohawk helicopter
Added: New animation source for opening ramp of the Mohawk helicopter
Added: Code performance button for the pause menu debug console. Allows checking how expensive the code in the Expression field is.
Added: VR Suit can now be retextured
Added: Accuracy stat for weapons in Arsenal
Added:
camo3
to the sections in the ghillie suit's model config, so it can be used in the
hiddenSelections
property
Added: Showcase briefing section in MP Tanks
Added: An optional parameter to prevent an establishing shot from fading in when finished
Added:
BIS_fnc_fps
now saves the input into variable (
BIS_fps_output)\n* Fixed: Selection
camo
in the BLUFOR sniper model
Fixed: Missing accuracy rings on moving zombie pop-up targets
Fixed: Double inclusion of an include file
Fixed: Icons of known and locked targets in the Field Manual
Fixed: Condition for displaying DLC indication in the Field Manual
Fixed: Respawn camps had an incorrect author
Fixed: Player is now able to exit planes after belly landings
Fixed: Minor discrepancy in the duty values of pistol stances (also make it slightly less demanding to move around with a pistol)
Fixed: Possible abrupt scenario end when a client reconnects to the game in MP Headhunters
Fixed: Huron (Black) RPT warnings about animation sources
Fixed: Upper mirrors on the Ifrit are now facing in the correct direction
Fixed: Some 20-30mm cannons don't damage buildings
Fixed: MP Bootcamp does not fail the "Engagement" task if all players are dead anymore
Fixed: Vermin cases fell through the shooter’s hand
Fixed: Small duty inconsistencies in animations
Fixed: Independent armored vehicles don't report warnings about their mirrors anymore
Fixed: ZGM 4+1 Bootcamp - Players can no longer damage the HEMMT truck within the infantry stage
Fixed: Animation source inheritance
Fixed: Configured correct damage materials for the exterior of the Civilian xH-9s
Fixed:
BIS_fnc_gridToPos
didn't accept letters above
'j'
Fixed: Selecting an empty insignia in Arsenal didn't remove the last selected one
Fixed: Voice preview in the Arsenal didn't match the selected item
Fixed: Security vulnerability of GUI scripts
Fixed: An issues where Zeus couldn't perform some object interactions (e.g. refueling a vehicle, editing content of an ammo crate)
Fixed: Duplicate respawn tent notifications and radio messages ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=21919" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=21919 </a>)\n* Fixed: Persistent on-screen text in some cases of Stage restarts in VR trainings
Fixed: The fuel hit point of the Hatchback wasn't working
Fixed: Tires of wheeled armored vehicles were not taking damage from gunfire in some situations
Fixed: Some Headgear items were not visible in Zeus
Fixed: Weapon impact stat in Arsenal was not calculated correctly
Fixed: Overlapping of title text and player name in the Main Menu
Fixed: Added missing vehicle classes to
CfgPatches
Fixed: FV-720 Mora had wrong zeroing for higher distances (see <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=22170" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=22170 </a>)\n* Fixed: Grid offset for VR World is now set to the correct value
Fixed: Wrong transition after salute
Fixed: Task completion in the Sling Loading VR Course
Fixed: Weather sync issues in Escape from Altis
Fixed: Step over after turning left / right with equipped launcher and performing treatment
Fixed: Missing treatment animation with pistol / launcher
Fixed: Static autonomous GMGs and HMGs now have a proper view angle in the UAV Terminal
Fixed: Missing
sizeEx
property in shortcut button
Fixed: Missing <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/enableEnvironment" target="_blank"> enableEnvironment </a>
in the Establishing Shot function
Fixed: DLC icons were not implemented correctly in Arsenal
Fixed: Sounds of the navigating helicopter animation
Fixed: Problem with sorting weapons using MRCO optics
Fixed: The color of selected items in Arsenal wasn't readable well
Fixed: Offroad FFV positions have proper compartments set
Fixed: Sprinting in Kneeled Adjusted Downwards position transition to Standing
Improved: New fireplace sounds
Improved: The on-board clock in the Mohawk is fully functional now, because time is money, pilots!
Improved: HEMTT, Zamak and Tempest trucks hit point configuration
Improved: Headgear available in the editor and Zeus is now the same as in the Virtual Arsenal
Changed: Second default face in Arsenal disabled
Changed: Combat Fatigues for Miller and Kerry have been hidden (they don’t actually use special uniforms, just generic ones)
Changed: Init event handler now uses <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/call" target="_blank"> call </a>
instead of <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/execVM" target="_blank"> execVM </a>
Changed: Decreased deflecting angles of certain ammunition types because they ricocheted a bit too much
Changed: Color of the yellow question mark to green in MP server selection menu
Adjusted: Crash sounds of the Quad bike
Tweaked: Sounds for pistols
Tweaked: Stance indicator can now be positioned separately from weapon info
Tweaked: The non-functional engine temperature display in the Mohawk has been set to a more reasonable value so it will not scare pilots by being red all the time
Tweaked: Slightly decreased base deflecting values of pistol bullets
Tweaked: xH-9 config cleanup / refactoring
Tweaked: Hatchback, SUV and VAN config cleanup / refactoring
Tweaked: Position of get in memory points so that AI doesn't get stuck when disembarking helicopters
Tweaked:
CfgPatches
for headgear should contain the correct classes now
Tweaked: Huron rotors aren't visually destroyed when fully damaged by shooting. This reflects that the lift is not lost instantly, but it gradually decreases, and the helicopter falls down in an autorotation. No change in the following: when the rotors are destroyed in a collision, they stop rotating and are visually destroyed; the Huron then falls down directly. Kaboom.
Tweaked: Damaged body hit point of MRAPs now properly shows damage on the vehicle’s body texture. Durability of this hit point was optimized accordingly for different ammunition types. Durability specifics of the given vehicle remains unchanged.
Tweaked: Increased PiP resolution in AV Terminal and AV Camera
Tweaked: 30mm APFSDS Kamysh ammo now correctly damages MRAPs through the frontal engine buffer zone, albeit side hits are much more effective
Tweaked: A turret hit now cannot cause the explosion of the whole MRAP vehicle
Tweaked: Decreased APERS bounding mine trigger range for it was possible to trigger it through the roof / floor from another building story
Tweaked: Increased the maximum simulation duration (parameter:
timeToLive)\n* Tweaked: Further increased masses for GM6 Lynx and LRR to maintain proper weight differences
Tweaked: Get out points for Assault Boat
Tweaked: Level of entry points for Speedboats
Tweaked: Time Trials start mechanism to reduce shaking
Tweaked: Re-worked Kart driving model to work as before (after the new PhysX)
Updated: Inventory for Huron ammo container disabled ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=22223" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=22223 </a>)\n* Optimized: Strider hit points to achieve more consistent hit results
Removed: Obsolete addon
Air_F_RTD
Removed: Debug message in the Field Manual
Removed: Flame texture animation in health feedback systems

Potential spoilers

Fixed: The “Obtain AA Launcher" task is no longer marked as completed if the player destroyed the helicopter by other means in Showcase SCUBA
Fixed: Diplomatic Relations - weapons no longer appear beneath tables

ENGINE

Added: New commands for getting all controls from inside a display as well as all displays registered in-engine
Added: New command for getting list of all variables from given namespace ( <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/allVariables" target="_blank"> allVariables </a>)\n* Added: Enabling mods report in retail (RPT)
Added: Buldozer - Ability to lock elevation of objects during terrain sculpting
Added: command <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/turretOwner" target="_blank"> turretOwner </a>
Added: Missing getters for object variables
Added: New script commands - <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getObjectTextures" target="_blank"> getObjectTextures </a>
, <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getObjectMaterials" target="_blank"> getObjectMaterials </a>
Added:
ComboBox
and
ListBox
UI controls are now able to show a secondary icon
Added: Waypoints, custom waypoints and assigned targets to the radar
Added: Secondary text for listbox / combobox items, additional script function for managing new texts
Added: Detection of the source mod / DLC for config classes
Added: New animation source for lowering and raising of turrets (player controls not yet configured)
Added: Logging of extensions used in the game
Added: Mod / DLC icons for terrain selections
Added: Mod / DLC icons in the add module display (editor)
Fixed: Player ejected into the air when starting movement after a get out animation is initiated
Fixed: Cursor following the weapon when reloading [FFV]
Fixed: Wrong animation after ejecting from a jet with small height
Fixed: 2 x Ctrl now works in crouched pistol stance
Fixed: Possible crash on Altis caused by the wrong position transformation of the coordinate system
Fixed:
customMods
flag
Fixed: Possible crash in calculating normals
Fixed: Model property reading (buoyancy, reversed)
Fixed:
respawnAtPlace
so it is not getting a dead soldier out of a vehicle where he died
Fixed: Removed drawing of obsolete custom waypoints
Fixed: Sound: Avoid XA2 effect memory leaks, and updated the effect interface
Fixed: Available space in Steam Cloud storage is not counted correctly
Fixed: Potential CTD when using <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/switchMove" target="_blank"> switchMove </a>
on gestures
Fixed: Vehicle mouse steering is not influenced by vehicle speed
Fixed: Missing implementation of ordered cargo positions in scripting command <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/lockedCargo" target="_blank"> lockedCargo </a>
Fixed: PhysX static weapons are not ‘sleeping’
Fixed: Static assertion in the Linux build
Fixed: Incorrect reading of colors for roads
Fixed: Small dot drawn on the top of the screen when the compass is shown and a custom waypoint is set
Fixed: Defective client IP check in loopback mode
Hotfixed: Video texture mipmaps
Fixed: Localized string in controller customization
Fixed: A problem with MP prediction when a client lags too much in a cargo position and a related potential crash
Fixed: Camera shake diagnostics
Fixed: Crash in land clutter rendering
Fixed: Problem with MP synchronization of living characters in ragdoll
Fixed: Inability to get in a Slammer after it had a full cargo compartment
Fixed: A problem with remote vehicle suspension being under building shapes
Fixed: Missing published items in the publishing window ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=22071" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=22071 </a>)\n* Fixed:

-mod* parameter load order

Fixed: Diag modules are cleared before
INIT
scripts are called on units
Fixed: G-force camera shake is now present even when the engine is off
Fixed: G-force camera shake is now applied to all units in a vehicle, not just its commander
Fixed: Camera shake from passing vehicles when a player is in freefall
Fixed: An issue where AI would not respect objects, which were rotated using <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setDir" target="_blank"> setDir </a>
, in the computation of pathfinding
Fixed: AI ordered to get in a vehicle will do that after disembarking the current vehicle instead of only disembarking
Fixed: Restricted possibility to gain control over another player's unit by using <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/selectPlayer" target="_blank"> selectPlayer </a>
or <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/remoteControl" target="_blank"> remoteControl </a>
commands
Fixed: Key blocked by script is blocked even if held for a while
Fixed:
RoadsLib.cfg
was not changing roads after a change of landscape
Fixed: CTD while accessing a non-existent brain
Fixed: Use of
vehicleInCoef
for mine detection
Fixed: AI running away after a Get Out waypoint at specific locations
Fixed: Local WRP & road shapes don't work together
Fixed: Reporting wrong PhysX
onContacts
Fixed: Check for a null shape (possible CTD)
Fixed: Use of
surfaceDeflectionCoef
Fixed: CTD when accessing a null pointer when working with magazines
Fixed:
LeaderCandidate
selection
Fixed: Headless Client units were laggy
Fixed: Problem with rocks under roads
Fixed: Correct mod / DLC icon order in the main menu
Fixed: Linux build with older PhysX version
Fixed: (Short) holding of a key caused an action to trigger multiple times
Fixed: AI door gunner unable to engage targets that the pilot didn't see
Fixed: Medics lost the ability to heal when a target was teleported
Fixed: Server crash in
tier0_s.dll
Fixed: Local client connections aren't disconnected
Fixed: Crash in
SteamLayer
Fixed: Scenarios were present in the addon list
Fixed: Problem with restarting Dedicated Server breaking for some clients
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/switchMove" target="_blank"> switchMove </a>
"" now resets animations again
Fixed: Cannot interact with items in a teammate's backpack
Fixed: Squad AI inventory locked
Fixed: Loading mod icon from the mod path; showing mod icons in the editor only for mods visible in the main menu
Changed: Moved
NetworkServer
send messages to a different thread
Changed: Configuration of camera shake caused by damage was moved to config files
Changed: The
defaultMod
flag so it works correctly even with the

-mod* parameter

Changed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/configProperties" target="_blank"> configProperties </a>
- last two parameters are optional now
Changed: AddXYZWeaponItem, RemoveXYZWeaponItem should support also magazines
Changed: Removed contributed items from the Publisher's published items list (Editor)
Changed: Re-factored loading of mod configs, added loading of default values from a mod baseclass
Changed: Set building Linux with PhysX 3.2.4
Changed: FPS cheat limited for public versions
Tweaked: Better and faster tracing of fire sectors (optimization)
Tweaked: Formating of the MP strings statistics
Tweaked: Sound: Optimized distant vehicle simulation
Tweaked: Lowered the limit when shared system memory is used
Tweaked: Cleanup of unused technology in physics
Tweaked: Small physics optimizations
Tweaked: Ongoing netcode optimizations
Tweaked: Clean up of certain Steam implementations on game shutdown
Tweaked: Engine code refactoring and maintenance
Tweaked: Changed parts of MP prediction to lower bad positions and position jumping
Tweaked: Create standard helicopter flight model if RotorLib is disabled
Tweaked: Minor change to local message
deltaT
Tweaked: Removed HC feature macros (cleanup)
Tweaked: Windows error message formatting unified
Tweaked: Sound: Sync breathing with gun movement
Tweaked: Waiting for the send message thread before calling extensions
Tweaked: Minimal message time prediction delta
Tweaked: Proper filter for grenade collision contacts
Tweaked: Sound: Updated breathing start condition
Improved: FFV interpolation
Improved: First part of script event handlers refactoring and fix of an issue where removing an event also reindexed others behind it
Improved: Possibility to command AI to get in personTurrets and cargo separately [FFV]
Improved: Optimizations of swimming state handling so it is not calculated when you are not near water
Improved: Mods have been refactored so we can add new types of mods more easily
Improved: More exact near water detection for some sub-routines
Improved: LZO Pro now uses safe decompression routines
Improved: Re-factoring send messages server thread locks
Improved: Re-factor PhysX simulation thread locks
Improved:
SteamLayer
is able to read config.bin directly
Improved: PhysX updated from 3.2.4 to 3.3.2
Improved: Model (P3D file) pipeline:
- The object's data (geometry and animations) is reversed right after P3D file load (original data)
- No more reverse operations at game run-time
Improved: Load string table from all addons before parsing configs
Improved: Increased memory allocator limits for
AnimationContext
Improved: Refactored context menu so it is using enum instead of macros
Improved: Road binarization
Updated: Steam SDK to v1.31
Disabled: Placing and interaction with mines in personTurrets [FFV]
Optimized: Removed an unnecessary parameter from
AIBrain
Removed: handleScore being issued by <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/addScore" target="_blank"> addScore </a>
from scripts
Removed: Scripting commands to modify values that can be changed with
diag_MergeConfigFile
Moved closing of
SendMessages
thread before Battleye closes

LAUNCHER

Fixed: Parameters with multiple visual representations are no longer duplicated in Arma’s command line
Fixed: Error message box wasn't displayed when user attempted to add invalid local mods and specific conditions were met
Fixed: Removed unnecessary quotes from the pre-requirements check message
Fixed: Arrow in addon sort icon looked bad
Fixed: Concurrent logging and async preview image update could cause a handled exception to appear in the log
Fixed: Exclusion of Steam mods from Local extension storage didn't work as intended
Fixed: Folder watcher was not updated after a custom profile folder was changed
Fixed: LES may crash while composing list of local addons with
UnauthorizedAccessException: Access to path is denied
Fixed: Update button visibility converter may cause CTD
Fixed: File download continued when an item was unsubscribed from Steam Workshop
Fixed: Invoking a keyboard shortcut for Play caused a CTD
Fixed: Unsubscribing a mod from Steam Workshop caused the mod to be listed as a local mod under specific circumstances
Fixed: Null-pointer exception
Fixed: Launcher was not recognizing unsubscribing of all items if they were unsubscribed when launcher was not running
Fixed: Custom mod descriptors weren't removed correctly from
LocalExtensionStorage
(LES) caches when the excluded files list was updated
Hotfixed: Prevent localization container from localizing a value with null or an (strictly) empty value
Added: Support for EBO local mods; Launcher now accepts local mods with extension '?bo'
Added: Some commands now use Steam client instead of a web browser to display Steam pages (Open Steam addon web page, Add Steam addon, Add Steam mod). This feature is controlled by a checkbox in the Options (and can be deactivated there).
Added: Bohemia Interactive logo is now clickable and opens the company web page
Added: References to localized strings for the big update button / repair button styles
Added: Localization for 1.36
Added: Click on the Play button now temporary disables the Play button for a brief period of time (1 second) to prevent users from launching the game twice when they double-click on this button
Modified: Subscribe / Add mod buttons moved to bottom of the window
Modified: English strings updated after proofreading them
Modified: Adjusting position of Bohemia Interactive logo to align it with the Add / Subscribe mod buttons
Modified: Steam download manager now uses a new file system helper
Modified: Decoupled code interface and implementation of profile loader
Modified: Hides text label
"Mod"
from the Subscribe Mod from the Steam Workshop button
Changed: Logging for
SteamLayer
disabled by default since it's quite heavy
Improved: DLL load error handling

SERVER

Updated: Stand-alone Windows Dedicated Server (1.38)
Updated: Stand-alone Linux Dedicated Server (1.38)
- Known issue: Steam client modifies the
- steam_appid.txt
- file incorrectly. In case of issues, verify its content is:
107410
- Known issue: Sometimes the add-ons are loaded from the wrong installation (e.g. main game)
- Try adding

-mod=curator;kart;heli;dlcbundle** to your

- arma3server.exe
- shortcut

SPOTREP-00039

FROM: Encoding Lead
TO: Arma 3 Users
UNIT: Main Branch
ACTIVITY: Game Update: 1.40 (FFV Inertia, AI Improvements)
SIZE: ~1.2 GB / ~675 MB

NOTES

Consider using the Steam client option to verify the integrity of the local game cache to avoid corrupted data after downloading this update.
Consider defragmenting your HDD after downloading large updates.
A
Legacy Build
Steam branch is available for advanced users. It contains the previous significant main branch version (1.38). It can be used to compare specific changes between major releases. The access code for this branch is:
Arma3Legacy138
A
Make Arma Not War Build
branch is available for competitors and jury members. It will contain the 1.32 main branch version throughout the rest of the contest. The access code for this branch is:
MakeArmaNotWar
You can find the servers in the Steam library (switch the filter to "Tools") - "Arma 3 Server" (based on your OS, it will download the Windows or Linux version).
- Administrators can also use the command-line <a class="external-link" href="https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/SteamCMD" rel="nofollow"> SteamCMD </a>
- utility. The app ID is to be 233780.
- Physics simulation powered by NVIDIA® PhysX™. NVIDIA® and PhysX™ are trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation and are used under license.

CHANGELOG

DATA:

Added: New style of VR entity:
- * OPFOR - more red
- * Injured - orange specular / ambient
- * Dead - neutral gray specular / ambient
Added: Config support for the dehardcoding of the number keys and function keys
Added: Weapon muzzle velocities are now correctly defined per weapon and not per magazine as before (backward compatibility is maintained as magazine initSpeed is now considered when there is no initSpeed defined in the weapon, while a weapon defined initSpeed overrides the magazine defined value)
Added: NVGs to Pilots' gear
Added: Stomper cargo is now able to use weapons to fire from the vehicle
Added: Conflict + collision groups for new actions
Added: aiRateOfFireDispersion parameter into the base fire mode class with a default value of 1 to introduce basic randomness in AI firing patterns (to-be-tweaked)
Added: FD support for AND target triggers
Added: Black variant of the civilian truck (texture)
Added: Indication of a modded game
Added: Game version indication to the Pause Menu
Added: Ability to disable ramp operation on the Mohawk, Huron and Taru by setting variable "bis_disabled_Ramp" to 1 for the vehicle
Added: Actions for raising and lowering turret. Please note that you need to select a preset again to map these to their default values or set them manually.
Added: Get in / get out actions for the motorboat, set proper animation states
Added: Driver animations for the Civilian Truck
Added: New procedurally generated icons for hand weapons (see <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Weapon_Config_Guidelines#Inventory_icons_overlay_method"> documentation </a>)\n* Added: Preview of default marker color to ComboBox in Insert Marker dialogue
Added: New danger cause (dcbulletClose) to danger.fsm (notes in AI Changelog)
Added: Retexturing OPFOR Ghillie Suit enabled
Added: New layer to make sound more sharp and realistic while hitting ground
Added: Retexturing AAF Ghillie Suit enabled
Added: Plastic_plate penetration material
Added: BIS_fnc_liveFeedSetTarget can be called with an optional parameter for smooth camera transition: [new target, duration of transition] call BIS_fnc_liveFeedSetTarget
Added: onHover texture to default mod logo
Added: Buldozer - Controls for keeping absolute elevation and releasing absolute elevation lock in
Fixed: Displaying of mod logo in the Main Menu via mod.cpp
Fixed: Privatization of the local variable _type in function loadInventory
Fixed: Car fixing wheel animation for the switchMove command (see <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=22346" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=22346 </a>)\n* Fixed: Camera was sometimes randomly stuck on the closest zoom
Fixed: Front cargo of Zamak trucks
Fixed: Silence gap in looped sample of the Mi-48 Kajman
Fixed: Arsenal meta data were missing
Fixed: Incorrect Z-ordering of the backgrounds of mod icons in the main menu
Fixed: CfgPatches for random classes
Fixed: Issues with a briefing animation
Fixed: Issue with a wrong KIA state while killing a unit getting out from certain vehicles
Fixed: Mortar geometries
Fixed: All stats were visible after hiding and revealing the Arsenal interface again
Fixed: BIS_fnc_VRSpawnEffect now correctly reflects the object's height
Fixed: Collision between optics and close context menu
Fixed: M-900 becomes invisible at medium distance ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=21637" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=21637 </a>)\n* Fixed: Weapon accessories ignore 'scopeArsenal' property ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=22319" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=22319 </a>)\n* Fixed: 'scopeArsenal' now replaces value of 'scope' in Arsenal, instead of being checked alongside it
Fixed: The explosion of a car can destroy heavily armored vehicles - discovered certain confusion in the functionality of parameters "fuelExplosionPower" and "secondaryExplosion". This fix therefore revised all these parameters, optimized explosions of all vehicles and also added a (hopefully) proper description of relations between these parameters and vehicle destruction explosions
Fixed: Prone reload speed for Katiba, Mk200, TRG-20 and Zafir
Fixed: Speed of cargo idles
Fixed: Leg memory points were not in proper selections ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=20761" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=20761 </a>)\n* Fixed: BOOT04 scenario
Fixed: Possible error message in Supports module
Fixed: Impenetrable glass door, material on stairs and normal maps for tiles for Ghost Hotel
Fixed: Possible error message in BIS_fnc_traceBullets
Fixed: Scripting error in BIS_fnc_VRHitpart
Fixed: Task completion bug in MP Headhunters
Fixed: Simulation Manager now works correctly even for UAVs
Fixed: FFV positions in Civilian Truck. Slightly reduced head shake in one of the get in animations. Zamak should now be entered and exited correctly
Fixed: Kart drivers declared so their DLC icons would display
Fixed: setOwner was incorrectly used on a single module (it's part of a group)
Fixed: OK and TRY buttons were active even in lite versions of Arsenal
Fixed: CoF: Orange 3 sniper rifle on the ground would not always be there after restart
Fixed: FD competitors could receive 1 more magazine on restart compared to the first start
Fixed: Fatigue was not reset when a Firing Drill was (soft) restarted
Fixed: Using a more robust method of disabling saves in FDs / TTs (so that CoF: Green does not incorrectly allow saving)
Fixed: Zamak tires deflate correctly when destroyed
Fixed: RscHTML lacked x, y, w, h coordinates, leading to errors when created using ctrlCreate
Fixed: scope parameter used in CfgMarkerColors and CfgMarkerBrushes (1 - visible in editor, 2 - visible in editor and ingame map)
Fixed: Adjusted tail blade radius for Mohawk
Fixed: Assault boat front seat was able to aim through the Boat
Fixed: Several modules now display author properly
Fixed: Silenced MX should have the correct sample
Fixed: Commander hatch of Scorcher doesn't disappear anymoar
Fixed: Titan AA missile had a bad shape while fired
Fixed: Resolved a conflict of cfgSkeletons classes
Fixed: Broken macro in Team Switch dialogue (no visible change in the game, but less error messages in RPT)
Fixed: Some modules were in the editor wrongly marked as a part of Zeus DLC
Fixed: BIS_fnc_loadInventory had problem loading corrupted inventory save
Fixed: Wrong attachments order in loadInventory function
Fixed: Adjusted position of optics for static GMG
Fixed: Further decreased weights of various fences in an attempt to fix vehicle collision issue
Fixed: Adjusted memory points in tank turrets to prevent shooting through walls
Fixed: DLC Content Browser - DLC icons made sharper
Fixed: Diesel Power plant now shows on 2D map
Fixed: Default turret should not have a copilot capability
Fixed: Rear door cargo proxies in Huron should now be consistent across LODs
Tweaked: Rahim reload animation has proper right hand IK curve
Tweaked: Lowered armor of lights on Slammer, Kuma and Offroad
Tweaked: Mi-48 pilot shaking view pilot calmed down. Added settleIn free variants for basic cargo anims.
Tweaked: Tucked in the cargo in the Van
Tweaked: Adjusted FFV limits for the civilian Truck
Tweaked: Armex engineers have had to further improve the suspension of the Mora after an incident on Agia Marina military range where a squad of officers was transported and it turned over. AAN reports one wounded, two bruised and three severely humiliated.
Tweaked: UI textures for static weapons
Tweaked: Weapon SFX overhaul (sidearms, rifles, SMGs, machineguns and suppressors). Stay tuned to <a href="http://dev.arma3.com/" target="_blank"> dev.arma3.com </a>
for a related OPREP.
Tweaked: availableForSupportTypes for various helicopters to include Drop and Transport types for those that can perform it
Tweaked: Car fixing animation for switchMove / playMove commands
Tweaked: Better support for cutscene animations and playMove / switchMove (more briefing anims)
Tweaked: Decreased the positive impact of suppressors over the weapons’ muzzle speeds to more reasonable levels
Tweaked: Steering force coefficient of parachutes
Tweaked: Memory points of transport trucks
Tweaked: Pistol <> rifle transition
Tweaked: Get in / get out positions for the Motorboat model
Tweaked: Cargo proxies for Civilian Truck (soldier intersecting with van body)
Tweaked: Sounds have a new data structure. It is a work-in-progress, and the old references to sounds_f\weapons should still work fine for now
Tweaked: Minor adjustments to MX samples
Adjusted: Minor volume changes for launchers
Tweaked: AAF vests visually tweaked
Tweaked: Additional visual tweaks on AAF vests
Tweaked: Minor sound changes for static GMGs
Tweaked: Textures for pop-up targets
Tweaked: Texture of indicator of modded game
Changed: Renamed control menuBack to navigateMenu to fix profile customisations
Changed: Punishment animations are now triggered using playMove instead of playMoveNow in Zeus Bootcamp
Changed: Identity of VR Entities set so they won’t spawn with any facewear
Changed: Whitelisted setSpeaker for BIS_fnc_MP
Changed: Animation state for the land get in action for Motorboat
Changed: Altis and Stratis were binarized using a new version to optimize loading times and AI pathfinding capabilities
Changed: Adjusted dispersion of Starter pistol
Changed: AI detection distance of bullet hit/fly-by & grenade explosion
Changed: Re-generated general macros for cfgVehicles
Changed: All new samples for UGL
Improved: Open / Close ramp commands localized
Improved: Hit detection in function VRHitpart
Optimized: Weights of various walls in an attempt to fix a vehicle collision issue
Removed: Unnecessary NV goggles from the player in Showcase Fixed-Wings

Potential spoilers

Tweaked: Showcase Fixed wings - Helicopter hit confirmation is dependent on which weapon the player used (cannon, AA, etc.)
Fixed: Showcase Commanding will fail if the player disables the Hummingbird
Fixed: Damage Control: The mission correctly fails if the Hunter becomes immobilized
Fixed: Common Denominator: Ensured the HUD is properly disabled during the opening cutscene
Fixed: Common Enemy: Mission will properly fail if Miller is killed by the player after regrouping
Fixed: Common Enemy: Miller will no longer run out of ammo

ENGINE

Added: Sound: Helper classes for effect management
Added: DLC notification for premium gear take actions
Added: AI rate of fire randomization (new parameter aiRateOfFireDispersion)
Added: Current app ID property / getter [SteamLayer]
Added: Indication of a modded game
Added: Game version indication to the Pause Menu
Added: Reworked gear tooltips to support DLC notifications
Added: Script function configSourceModList for listing the whole list of mods that modified a config class
Added: Command line parameter cfgDependencies for printing a list of all configs loaded with all dependencies (the list is in the order in which the configs are loaded)
Added: setGroupOwner script command for changing the locality of a group (setOwner will no longer work for objects with AI)
Added: DLC notification whitelist for selected scenarios (VR Arsenal)
Added: Sound: Additional sample for Hold Breath
Added: Enabled Firing From Vehicles inertia
Added: Drawing an icon next to non-owned drones in the UAV terminal label
Added: getGroupOwner - server-side script command for retrieval of group locality
Added: Unique ID to inventory items (for MP - WIP)
Added: Script command for listing weapon's attachments in cargo (weaponAttachments)
Added: DLC / mod icons in scenario lists (showcases, challenges)
Added: Detection of bullets flying close to unit
Added: Support for changing picture colours in tree
Added: PhysX library is able to run from network drive
Added: Support for server-only mods with new console parameter serverMod
Added: Improved detection of observed kills
Added: Procedurally composed icons for gear ( <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Weapon_Config_Guidelines#Inventory_icons_overlay_method" target="_blank"> Documentation </a>)\n* Added: New commands for setting colour of pictures in lnb list box type
Added: "append" script command for appending one array to another
Added: Scrollbar for long script examples in help dialog
Added: Supersonic crack in 3D & flying bullets sound
Added: New script commands enableUAVWaypoints and waypointsEnabledUAV to enable/disable option for player to set waypoints for UAV in AV terminal
Added: Buldozer - configurable user actions for Ability to lock elevation of objects during terrain sculpting
Added: Ai will not eject without parachutes, but will jump if heli is close to ground
Fixed: 3d person view camera shake caused by damage
Fixed: Added network support for turret elevation
Fixed: Wrong response for the SetMaxHitZoneDamage network message sent to servers
Fixed: Unable to switch positions in vehicles in MP
Fixed: Building game without enabling Dedicated Server
Fixed: AI reaction to being alerted by nearby explosions
Fixed: CTD after initializing MenuItem
Fixed: Menu item at the bottom of the list if its set for the "back" action
Fixed: Crash while processing disclosure info
Fixed: ZGM Virtual Reality - Crash while controlling UAV
Fixed: New NavigateMenu to force new key presets and fix opening the command menu on RMB
Fixed: All vehicle lights are handled using using context menu actions
Fixed: Ships are steerable by mouse the same way as ground vehicles
Fixed: setDamage 0 did not fix rotors for PhysX helicopters
Fixed: Attempt to fix more PhysX CTDs
Fixed: Properly reading allowedVote(dAdmin)Cmds in case they are left empty
Fixed: Tail rotor destruction
Fixed: Event handler "IncomingMissile" did not return the shooter when added to a laser target object ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=20739" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=20739 </a>)\n* Fixed: Crash when releasing XA2Device
Fixed: Possible fix of sound dropping out during the game
Fixed: Sound: Waves not included into submix (weapon sounds heard too far away)
Fixed: CTD when reloading a weapon
Fixed: Using a directory name as mod ID (modDir) when a full path is defined
Fixed: Vote / voted admin commands in UI visible according to Dedicated Server settings
Fixed: Skill of AI units being propagated over the network properly
Fixed: PhysX scene lock assert when releasing actors
Fixed: Stick analog axis (gamepad triggers) can be used as triggers for toggled / click actions
Fixed: AI soldiers planning their path through objects along the coastline
Fixed: Problem with non-valid PhysX transforms and forces
Fixed: PersonTurret save backward compatibility
Fixed: Desync problem after changing locality of a vehicle
Fixed: Added missing serialization of FFV dynamic limits
Fixed: Paragliding should not be FPS-dependent
Fixed: Freefall should not be FPS-dependent
Fixed: Artillery scope info
Fixed: Negative axis for clicks, small refactoring
Fixed: Linux build issue for joysticks
Fixed: Various warnings
Fixed: Mouselook without weapons and FFV with lowered weapon
Fixed: scope parameter used in CfgMarkerColors and CfgMarkerBrushes (1 - visible in editor, 2 - visible in editor and ingame map)
Fixed: Dedicated Server vote / voted-admin commands pre-init / post-init settings handled properly by UI on a MP client
Fixed: CTD and Enable button in controller window
Fixed: Crash after using tvClear command
Fixed: Distance sliders in video options
Fixed: setOwner/setGroupOwner does not work when transferring locality from client to DS
Fixed: setGroupOwner should only transfer group locality when the group leader is a player
Fixed: AI could get stuck planning paths from inside to outside of a structure (and vice versa) while in close proximity to the exit/entrance.
Fixed: Ejected casing are now drawn correctly in 1st person ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=9159" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=9159 </a>)\n* Fixed: Attempt to fix random PhysX ragdoll crashes
Fixed: Possible CTD in drawing waypoint in radar
Fixed: Telescopic turret elevation did not sync in MP
Fixed: Using undefined maths operations in scripts crashes the game
Fixed: getOwner/getGroupOwner return wrong playerID
Fixed: Stance indicator visible for pilots
Fixed: Disabled optics in vehicle after sprinting & getIn action
Fixed: setGroupOwner can now transfer locality of HC groups
Fixed: Loading of thresholds for analog controller axes
Fixed: Strings for axes (plural of axis, not the wood chopping stuff) were localized internal strings instead of OS ones
Fixed: Passengers should not see broken radar in helicopter
Fixed: Added detection for local remote players for setGroupOwner
Fixed: Added support for NaN values for operators and maths functions
Fixed teamswichCommand does not open TS window, when TS is disabled
Fixed: Briefing - Game crashes when managing items in the briefing inventory
Fixed: Crash when accessing an out-of-bounds LOD level
Fixed: Possible CTD when loading Zeus game saved inside UI
Fixed: Soldier stops after reaching a position in the house if this position is located under his target position in one of the upper floors
Fixed: AI reaction to danger should be faster
Fixed: Incorrect sound on Linux DS
Fixed: Lock, lockdriver and lockturret also lock ability to control positions in UAV vehicles
Fixed: Cross-hair should not be visible for cargo
Fixed: Sling Load Assistant disabled for personTurrets
Fixed: soldier AI lay down for no reason
Fixed: cross-hair should not be visible for cargo
Fixed: Slingload manager disabled for FFV turrets
Fixed: Possible synchronization issue when splitting long network commands
Fixed: various issues with disabled personTurrets
Fixed: Properly reading LOD levels inside a vehicle
Fixed: Reinit weaponholder in physx scene and apply angular velocity
Fixed: FFV turrets enabled state propagation through network
Fixed: FFV crash when changing position of soldiers in MP
Fixed: Crash in GetFormationPosImmediate
Fixed: Crash whet releasing the PhysX scene
Fixed: Hovering weapons from remote ragdoll
Fixed: Double press of Enter was needed to switch to external cam in vehicle
Fixed: Crash when sooting to unit without defined hitpoints
Fixed: fixed zoom artifacts when switching optics mode in other view modes than gunner
Changed: In MP all players can switch seats
Changed: Unlocking hardcoded number keys and function keys
Changed: setSkill - AI skill can now be set for local units or for any if executed on the server
Changed: Allowing setOwner to be called the old way - even for objects with AI - for now
Changed: setOwner now works with agents
Changed: weaponAttachments renamed to weaponAccessoriesCargo (this set of technologies is not yet ready for use, heavily WIP)
Changed: Refactor PhysX scene thread synchronization to be more reliable
Tweaked: Changed the minimal message time prediction delta
Tweaked: Better localization handling in the paramfile for SteamLayer
Tweaked: Sound: Fireplaces and campfires
Tweaked: Backpack / AI inventory MP code refactored (should not change functionality, but clean up the implementation)
Tweaked: 2D stereo effect
Tweaked: Improved soldier zeroing precision (by 0.05%)
Tweaked: Adjusted mod detection for config classes
Tweaked: Send player position message as high priority once per second
Tweaked: Report more info on invalid matrices given to PhysX
Tweaked: Network diagnostics now show only necessary locality info
Tweaked: Replacing repeated code by methods for joysticks
Improved: AI will not eject from a plane nor heli, if it doesn't have a parachute
Improved: Dropped weapon objects now use hidden selections for drawing
Improved: Progress bar color can be set via the ctrlSetTextColor command
Improved: Registry keys were acquired and released periodically (merged from DayZ)
Modified: InitSpeed in weapons - zero value in weaponType::initSpeed means that magazineType::initSpeed will be used (initSpeed set to positive values in a weapon means a constant speed of the weapon independent on its magazine. Negative values mean a multiplier for initSpeed set in the magazine. Setting it to 0 means that the speed is going to be taken from magazine, this equals to setting initSpeed in the weapon to -1)
Optimized: Registry access

LAUNCHER

Added: Localization for check box "Use Steam client instead of web browser" on the Options
Fixed: A crash on start in case the configuration file is corrupted
Fixed: ConfigurationManager pre-initialization fails when ApplicationSettingsBase has corrupted settings files

SERVER

Updated: Stand-alone Windows Dedicated Server (1.40)
Updated: Stand-alone Linux Dedicated Server (1.40)
- Known issue: Steam client modifies the
- steam_appid.txt
- file incorrectly. In case of issues, verify its content is:
107410
- Known issue: Sometimes the add-ons are loaded from the wrong installation (e.g. main game)
- Try adding

-mod=curator;kart;heli;dlcbundle** to your

- arma3server.exe
- shortcut

SPOTREP-00040

FROM: Project Lead
TO: Arma 3 Users
UNIT: Main Branch
ACTIVITY: Game Update: 1.42 (Marksmen DLC, Weapon Stabilization, Recoil Overhaul, Environmental Audio, Workshop Mods)
SIZE: ~1.4 GB / ~426 MB

NOTES

Consider using the Steam client option to verify the integrity of the local game cache to avoid corrupted data after downloading this update.
Consider defragmenting your HDD after downloading large updates.
A
Legacy Build
Steam branch is available for advanced users. It contains the previous significant main branch version (1.40). It can be used to compare specific changes between major releases. The access code for this branch is:
Arma3Legacy140
You can find the servers in the Steam library (switch the filter to "Tools") - "Arma 3 Server" (based on your OS, it will download the Windows or Linux version).
- Administrators can also use the command-line <a class="external-link" href="https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/SteamCMD" rel="nofollow"> SteamCMD </a>
- utility. The app ID is to be 233780.
- NVIDIA GameWorks™ Technology provided under license from NVIDIA Corporation. Copyright © 2002-2015 NVIDIA Corporation. All rights reserved.

CHANGELOG

DATA:

Added: Cyrus 9.3 mm CSAT marksman rifle*
Added: MAR-10 .338 CTRG marksman rifle*
Added: Mk-I EMR 7.62 mm NATO marksman rifle*
Added: Mk14 7.62 mm FIA marksman rifle*
Added: ASP-1 Kir CSAT special purpose rifle*
Added: SPMG .338 NATO Medium Machine Gun*
Added: Navid 9.3 mm CSAT Medium Machine Gun*
Added: AMS NATO scope*
Added: Kahlia CSAT scope*
Added: Remote Designator NATO / CSAT and backpacks*
Added: Full Ghillie suits NATO / CSAT / AAF (variants for arid, semi-arid, lush)*
Added: #BIPODS
Added: CSAT Laser Designator (and NATO & AAF reskins)
Added: Suppressors for 9.3mm and .338 calibers (multiple color variants)
Added: Facepaints (9 faces with camouflage, variants for arid, semi-arid, lush)
Added: NATO Heavy Vest (multiple color variants)
Added: NATO Grenadier Vest (multiple color variants)
Added: AAF Grenadier Vest (multiple color variants)
Added: Many relevant unit / group configurations
Added: Showcase Marksmen**
Added: 3 Purple category Firing Drills**
Added: <a href="http://dev.arma3.com/post/oprep-end-game" target="_blank"> End Game Kavala </a>
Added: Showcase Firing From Vehicles (SP & MP COOP)
Added: 3 VR Training Weapon Handling courses
Added: VR (Vehicle) Targets
Added: Balloons
Added: Swivel Target
Added: Dueling Target
Added: Shooting Mat
Added: Shot Timer
Added: Bullet Trap
Added: Air Horn
Added: 3 Music tracks
Added: 11 <a href="http://steamcommunity.com/stats/107410/achievements" target="_blank"> Steam Achievements </a>
Added: Revive mechanic in End Game
Added: Two new specific models for SMG collimators
Added: Selected commanders have been trained to use their weapons and binoculars while turned out
Added: New recoil and weapon resting parameters
Added: New sounds for armored vehicle crashes
Added: Missing
Head Down (Analogue)
and
Head Back (Analogue)
actions to controls
Added: Indication of DLC hints to the Hints
ListBox
in Field Manual
Added: Damage indication on VR targets is now Arsenal-specific
Added: Final icons for 'procedural' attachments
Added: New shooting sounds for Mk200
Added: Material for weapon bullet penetration
Added: DLC property to uniforms
Added: Ability to show a specific category animation on Arsenal start
Added: Different sounds for turret elevation
Added: Reading Arsenal / Garage assets updated to a new format
Added: Empty belt links effect to Mk200 and Zafir
Added: Purple FD flag
Added: Purple
Skeet_Clay
and unified the purple on purple Balloons with it
Added:
BIS_fnc_position
now recognizes a string as object variable name
Added: Possibility to disable the default 3D task markers / waypoints to allow displaying of the new experimental 3D task markers
Added: Balloon target configuration for Firing Drills
Added: Bullet paths diagnostic to Virtual Arsenal
Added: Players are now sorted at the top of the respawn position menu
Added: Ability to call
BIS_fnc_moduleMissionName
independently
Added: User action to activate / deactivate the police light bar on Offroad
Added: Ammo hit and fly-by distances for AI detection & suppression
Added: FFV inertia parameters to config
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Vehicle_Customization_(VhC)" target="_blank"> VhC </a>
implementation for the Time Trials
Added: Config parameters for secondary text in
RscShortcutButton
and
RscButtonMenu
Added: "Zipper Theme" (new Marksmen track for Showcase Firing From Vehicles)
Added: Support for random Firing Drill target positions that require ASL
Added: Parameter for remote cameras in Striders and re-linked its samples
Added: Author to magazines
Added: Stance indicator icons for resting and deployment
Added: Sound definition for footsteps on some surfaces
Fixed: Left hand for
Acts_Ending_Adams1
Fixed: Snipers should have LRPS instead of SOS optics
Fixed: Removed smoke launcher from UGV as it is not on the model
Fixed: Unit insignia were not visible in Virtual Arsenal
Fixed: Base weapons were not loaded correctly in Virtual Arsenal
Fixed: Black variants of MX-family of rifles are available in Arsenal
Fixed: Adjust stance key binds for Industry Standard preset
Fixed: Proper
aimPrecision
values for stance transitions
Fixed: Driver coveralls properly display the DLC icon in Editor
Fixed: Icon sizes and general macros for Hellcat, Huron, Marid, Slammer, T-100, Ifrit and Zamak
Fixed: veryuglylowercase animation state names to LeadingLetterCamelCase for better visual orientation
Fixed: Fatigue now resets correctly when resetting a stage of VR Training
Fixed: Broken link to Lynx sample
Fixed: General macros and correct author for various characters
Fixed: Attempt to fix discrepancies between VR entities and their soldiers counterparts
Fixed: Icons for VR soldiers
Fixed: Detection for specific vehicle type in function
hitPart
Fixed: Radar dome should be more vulnerable to APFSDS rounds
Fixed: Fired rockets on Kajman are removed
Fixed: Faction showcases will now be marked correctly when finished
Fixed: Edit field in Insert Marker display was not selected by default
Fixed: DAGR missiles had the
nameSound
of rockets
Fixed: SOS should have the same reticle as before
Fixed: Commander proxy for Slammer
Fixed: Trying to restore an attachment on an incompatible weapon generated a RPT error
Fixed: Arsenal loadout was randomized even after trying it, not only on mission start
Fixed: AH-99 Blackfoot cockpit glass looked damaged in VR
Fixed: LRPS and MOS had switched reticles
Fixed: Nightstalker zeroing gap and maximal zoom magnitude
Fixed: Attempt to fix weapon penetration issues
Fixed: Non-owned DLC asset FM hint title
Fixed: Marker channel selection was visible even in SP
Fixed: When the benches of the MH-9 were removed, then added, they were added folded
Fixed: OPFOR Rifleman should be default instead of Officer
Fixed:
BIS_fnc_obvjectVar
sometimes could sometimes assign a duplicate variable to different objects
Fixed: It was possible to respawn on a dead group leader when the respawn point was the group
Fixed: When a respawn point was removed when the player had it selected in the respawn menu, he was still able to respawn on it if he didn't pick any position afterwards
Fixed: Recognition of compatible items was not calculated correctly ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=23111" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=23111 </a>)\n* Fixed: Missing
CfgPatches
classes
Fixed: For security reasons, it's no longer possible to overwrite the path of official BIS functions in
CfgFunctions
Fixed: Incorrect variable name in
BIS_fnc_objectVar
Fixed: FD rifle decal had inconsistent transparency
Fixed: If a FD CP only contained bonus targets, those would not be shown in the IGUI properly
Fixed: If you left a CP with only bonus targets remaining, there would be incorrect audio feedback
Fixed: Tab highlighting in the server browser
Fixed: Unable to collapse advanced hint after exiting UAV terminal
Fixed: Attempt to fix all discrepancies between the editor groups composition design and current in-game state, discovered while testing editor groups
Fixed: Dead players were not added to the checked list in the
BIS_fnc_getUnitByUid
function
Fixed: Nighstalker optics zoom values, so dynamic zoom calculation will correspond to the tool-tip info
Fixed: Adjusted minimal zeroing of MOS
Fixed: Katiba GL had some strange view while used in FFV
Fixed: FD09 - random flying target
Fixed: Firing Drill PiP feedback would sometimes get stuck without target
Fixed: Window geometries in some houses to allow more meaningful deployment
Tweaked: All weapons - Improved shooting sounds, tails, interior tails added, supersonic crack, bullet hits, interior house attenuation class added, tails for UGL added
Changed: Zafir was re-chambered
(old class name for magazines
150Rnd_762x54_Box
became
150Rnd_762x51_Box)\n* Changed: Rahim was re-chambered
(old class name for magazines
10Rnd_762x54_Mag
became
10Rnd_762x51_Mag)\n* Updated: PhysX logo in the splash screen
Tweaked: UGL minor sound changes
Tweaked: Footsteps sound definitions updated
Tweaked: NATO Recon Marksmen should have Range Finder not Laser Designator
Changed: New reticle for SOS scope
Tweaked: Standardized dispersion values for MOA (in-game differences are less than marginal)
Changed: Names of GM6 samples
Changed: Sounds for selected reloading animations
Changed: Sound of Strider GL
Changed: Sound distance attenuation parameter disabled (due to redesigned feature)
Tweaked: Simplified config for Church SFX
Changed: Improved max zeroing of all weapons (limits now less restrictive, but maintains meaningful differences between types).
Changed: Partial re-factoring of
Van_01_base_F
and similar
Changed: Weapon tails updated and configured
Changed: Slammer commander position
Tweaked: Polished small DLC logos in the Field Manual and Debriefing
Changed: Game credits updated
Tweaked: Zooming / zeroing values of various scopes
Changed: Vehicle customization (See <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Vehicle_Customization_%28VhC%29" target="_blank"> documentation </a>
for more details)
Tweaked: Assigning new pictures for FM topics
Tweaked: Characters equipment update (use of new Marksmen gear)
Tweaked: Silencer shot tails changed from prototype samples to final samples and other small changes
Changed: Collimators have been changed to a new technology
Changed: Adjusted default equipment of various soldiers
Changed: Replaced FD frozen competitor mechanic with a more robust solution
Tweaked: Ammo boxes have been updated with new weapons and items
Changed: Commanders are now able to board Sochor form both sides
Changed: Color to "Gold platform" for default mod logo
Changed:
BIS_fnc_objectsMapper
stores object simulation state in the spawned objects
Changed: In the campaign, vehicle randomization is now handled by <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Vehicle_Customization_(VhC)" target="_blank"> VhC </a>
Changed: Removed the Internet / LAN button because it was replaced by tabs in the server browser
Tweaked: Recon Teams have one less member now
Tweaked: Redistributed different collimator reticles according to design
Tweaked: Updated ammo box compositions (suppressors and new Marksmen optics) according to an updated analysis
Tweaked: Kart shaking while driving
Tweaked: Geometries of windows on several shops have been tweaked to allow Weapon Deployment
Updated: Adjust stance FM hint
Tweaked: Mass of several weapons to better scale their different weights in regard to their real counterparts according to design
Improved:
Camo1
selection of OPFOR soldier updated to include boots
Tweaked: Firing Drill PiP feedback using better targeting parameters
Changed: Function '
diag_log
' added to the whitelist for the MP remote execution
Restrictions apply for those who don't own <a href="http://arma3.com/dlc/marksmen" target="_blank"> Arma 3 Marksmen DLC </a>

.

- Content requires ownership of the <a href="http://arma3.com/dlc/marksmen" target="_blank"> Arma 3 Marksmen DLC </a>

.

ENGINE:

Added: Weapon Deployment
Added: Weapon Resting
Added: Recoil Overhaul
Added: Distance-based attenuation filter
Added: Sound: Attenuation of exterior sounds while inside structures
Added: Sound: Enabled audio features (low pass, building interior)
Added: Allow Firing From Vehicles in turned out position in most turrets
Added: Weapon attachments can be manipulated directly from the ground via the inventory
Added: Placing a map marker now includes visibility / broadcast scope combobox
Added: UPnP support for servers
(see the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Dedicated_Server#NAT_traversal" target="_blank"> documentation </a>
for more details)
Added: AI suppression enabled
Added: Script command <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/WFSideText" target="_blank"> WFSideText </a>
is extended to support side for backward compatibility
Added: Visualization of hook / unhook commands
Added: Password-protected <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/serverCommand" target="_blank"> serverCommand </a>
script command (enabled for Dedicated Server and Headless Client)
Added: New actions for infantry weapon switching
Added: Parameters for setting color of item's second picture to
List
,
Combo
and
XListBox
Added: Magazine compatibility improvement with new property
magazineGroup
( <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Weapon_Config_Guidelines#Magazine_compatibility_groups" target="_blank"> documentation </a>)\n* Added: Network command security enhancements; brute-force protection
Added: Allow weapon sound without
soundEffectName
attribute set
Added: Telescopic turrets now have sounds when being raised / lowered
Added: GUI option for UPnP when creating server
Added: Direct switch weapons in vehicles: guns / rockets / missiles / bombs
Added: File and product version to extension description
Added: Extended logging information about
#login
activities on Dedicated Servers
Added: Scripting commands <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/isWeaponRested" target="_blank"> isWeaponRested </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/isWeaponDeployed" target="_blank"> isWeaponDeployed </a>
Added: Config parameters for weapon deployment ( <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Weapon_Config_Guidelines#.23Bipods" target="_blank"> documentation </a>)\n* Added: New script commands for manipulation with channels -
enableChannel
,
channelEnabled
,
setCurrentChannel
,
currentChannel
,
getPlayerChannel
Added: Parameters
dangerRadiusBulletClose
and
dangerRadiusHit
for
CfgAmmo
Added:
isTurnedOut
script command
Added: Enabled support for Steam friends in the server browser
Added: Vehicles have a new config array
AmphibiousRatios
used when the vehicle is in water (backwards-compatible)
Added: Weapon Resting (
WeaponRested)\n* WeaponDeployed)\n* Added: Sound: Weapon Deployment SFX
Added: Mod / DLC icons in the "Insert Group" dialog in editor
Added: AI Suppression commands:
getSuppression
,
setSuppression
Added: Script command documentation for <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/enableAI" target="_blank"> enableAI </a>
/ <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/disableAI" target="_blank"> disableAI </a>
(
AIMINGERROR
and
SUPPRESSION)\n* Added: Stance indicator for resting and deployment
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setCurrentTask" target="_blank"> setCurrentTask </a>
can be used with <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/taskNull" target="_blank"> taskNull </a>
Fixed: Enabling / disabling FFV positions now propagates correctly in multiplayer
Fixed: Error message that appeared after creating
RscListBox
using <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/ctrlCreate" target="_blank"> ctrlCreate </a>
Fixed: Better handling the temp / toggle UI for optics action
Fixed: Huron back seats now have correct aiming limits
Fixed: FFV crash when changing position of soldiers in MP
Fixed: Shadows should work again in Buldozer
Fixed: Player can now assign default action in map separately (LMB to set waypoint)
Fixed: Typo in
colorPictureDisabled
parameter used by
List
,
Combo
and
XListBox
Fixed:
Move Head Back
and
Move Head Down
can now use negative values
Fixed: AI will not eject without parachutes, but will jump if helicopter is close to ground
Fixed: Double press of Enter was needed to switch to external cam in vehicle
Fixed: Crash when shooting a unit without defined hit points
Fixed: Support for sticks with 128 buttons
Fixed: PhysX crash opportunity when scene is cleaned
Fixed: Zoom artifacts when switching optics mode in other view modes than gunner
Fixed: Functionality of the Team Switch button.
Fixed: Potential PhysX memory leak for dropped weapons on remote units
Fixed: R-Shift can now be used to switch maker colors / pictures
Fixed: Disabled custom channels were always shown when creating a new marker
Fixed: No channel selected by default when creating a new marker while having Direct channel selected
Fixed:
personTurret
aiming limits sometimes applied to the turret
Fixed: AI sometimes warped to a requested building position instantly if given an order while moving
Fixed: Switching unit stopped music track
Fixed: Crew will not turn out when in combat mode (even if player-commander does)
Fixed: Possible CTD on shutdown
Fixed: Weapon proxy drawing when there are not enough graphical LODs
Fixed: Switching fire modes in FFV
Fixed: Sound: Muffled sounds
Fixed: Kicked Headless Client should not rejoin as seagull
Fixed: CTD of servers when dragging a backpack from a crate
Fixed: AI sometimes runs away when the vehicle it is supposed to get into, is moving
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/moveInCargo" target="_blank"> moveInCargo </a>
for vehicles with FFV turned-out positions
Fixed: Play click sound for changing infantry weapon fire mode
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setSkill" target="_blank"> setSkill </a>
with sub-skill in MP overwriting the entire skill of a unit
Fixed: Taking a bag that is filled with another bag from the ground causes the game to crash
Fixed:
precisionAI
replication to clients
Fixed: Knocked over trees should now fall down in the correct direction after vehicle collision in MP
Fixed: Pressed buttons on a 128 button controller have full range <0, 1>
Fixed: Aiming error sometimes being stuck at 0
Fixed: Usage of UAVs zoom / optics / weapon switching
Fixed:
"password" <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/serverCommand" target="_blank"> serverCommand </a>
stopped working
Fixed: Action reload ammo type had the wrong name
Fixed: Changing
selectionFireAnim
from
"zasleh"
hid muzzle flash forever
Fixed: Condition to switch to 'none' weapon when entering water
Fixed: Right mouse button interaction with dead bodies in the inventory causes items to disappear
Fixed: Zoom in vehicles with a commander turret without weapon
Fixed: Can't place any explosives while falling (still can set them off)
Fixed: Moving magazines between weapons from inventory (while being a crew member)
Fixed: Improper soldier actions visible while manning a turret in a vehicle
Fixed: External camera while turned-out and switching out of optics
Fixed: An undefined variable in a formatted string in a script caused a CTD
Fixed: Slow walk is not enabled by default anymore
Fixed: FAKs were increasing hit point damage to 0.25
Fixed: Wrong tool-tip formatting in the inventory display
Fixed: Disabled
personTurret
in turn-out state, optics and switching weapons
Fixed: Some values were incorrectly initialized when the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/createMine" target="_blank"> createMine </a>
command is called
Fixed: Added check for null pointer to address a potential CTD
Fixed: Driving vehicles, which can float, on shore
Fixed: Suppression increased by
Hit
events properly
Fixed: Firing from airplanes and helicopters
Fixed: AI not moving in formation correctly
Fixed: Situation where inventory items might disappear when manipulated in MP
Fixed: Minor AI pathfinding behavior fixes after changing AI locality (no ghost-like movement through building on some occasions, etc.)
Fixed: Zeroing visible on disabled FFV for commander in Sochor
Fixed: Stacking vests inside vests possible via the
Take
action
Fixed: Missing null test when attempting to get in a vehicle as agent
Fixed: UI element - Dynamic zoom is based on
minFov
, not
initFov
Fixed: Zeroing + initSpeed (kudos to <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=23256" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=23256 </a>)\n* Fixed: CTD when logging out from FFV turned-out position
Fixed: Exit the UAV Terminal display when the player loses the UAV Terminal
Fixed: Turned out weapons when starting as commander in a vehicle
Fixed: PCML selected in turned out turret if selected before embarking
Fixed: Items disappear when trying to take them from a remote player's corpse
Fixed:
Suppression
and
AimingError
components can be re-enabled again
Fixed: Grenades ready to use for FFV, if spawned as a commander
Fixed: AI suppression influencing
personTurrets
properly
Fixed: Item added to UGC monitor before raising events (SteamLayer)
Fixed: Not all subscribed items were registered for UGC monitoring thus breaking Launcher (SteamLayer)
Fixed: Calculation error causing AI to stop shooting at a target above it
Fixed: Zeus Godly Creations achievement (unlocks achievement on the 200th unit, not the 201st unit)
Fixed: Double 100% publish progress report (SteamLayer)
Fixed: Possible CTD in the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/load" target="_blank"> load </a>
script command
Hotfixed: Pistol accessory on a dead body gets duplicated
Fixed: AI soldiers should no longer get stuck around buildings
Fixed: Inventory - Disappearing items (vests and uniforms) in inventory after swapping
Fixed: Un-subscribe fail handling (SteamLayer)
Fixed: Remotely-controlled unit cannot access vehicle's weapon without getting out first
Fixed: Healing was not properly canceled by reloading
Fixed: Weapon orientation after ragdoll initialization
Fixed: Problem with the weapon tab, when a player tries observe attachments close to a crate on the ground
Fixed: Game crash after trying to create non-existent weapon attachments (bad config name)
Fixed: Taking a bag that is filled with another bag from the ground causes the game to crash
Fixed: Author resolve counter was not decremented properly - list change may not raise sometimes (SteamLayer)
Fixed: Crash in MP browser
Hotfixed: Subscribe content list processing will fire subscribed events before authors resolution (it will still fire the event after the authors resolution as well) (SteamLayer)
Changed: Supersonic crack improved
Removed: Surrender action from subordinate action list
Changed: AI sight now limited by object view distance, not landscape view distance
Changed: PhysX interface re-factoring
Changed: Further Physx code re-factoring
Tweaked: AI aiming error when it has lost sight of a target
Optimized: Remove unused variables from the inventory system
Changed: Selecting default
logoSmall
for DLC / mods
Changed: Vehicle commander will turn in in combat mode
Tweaked: Further improvements of AI getting into a vehicle
Optimized: Visibility raycast for dead bodies is limited to 50m. For living soldiers it is limited to 3km.
Tweaked: AI suppression
Changed: FFV inertia parameters moved to
CfgWeapons
Tweaked: Aiming error recovery made shorter for 0 value of error
Tweaked: Weapon distraction for aiming error
Changed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/drawIcon3D" target="_blank"> drawIcon3D </a>
takes one more parameter - drawSideArrows
Changed: The RPM of amphibious cars are now taken from the Arma 3 simulation and not from PhysX vehicles in water
Changed: Case insensitive comparison when trying to find a PiP texture
Changed: Manual fire disabled for commanders using their personal weapons
Tweaked: Use more PhysX iteration on ragdoll items
Changed: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/selectWeapon" target="_blank"> selectWeapon </a>
command disallows rocket launchers for
personTurrets
Improved: Commander-gunner communication (commander will assign targets faster)
Tweaked: Sound: Changed shooting sounds dynamic
Tweaked: Sound: Distance volume curve & distance frequency filter
Changed:
CWeaponTypeSlotsManager
checks max count of available attachment slots and linked items
Optimized: Network traffic

LAUNCHER:

Added: Support for the new Steam Workshop version
(full mods, multiple files, unlimited file size - you’ll need the new <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Publisher" target="_blank"> Publisher </a>
before such items can be published)
Added: Custom command-line parsing, skipping OS parsing
Added: Workaround to nudge Steam to upgrade subscribed Workshop items to the new version
Added: Workaround for legacy items that are not converted for the new Workshop version
Added: Explicit queue for synchronization tasks
Added: Loading box label marked as localizable
Added: Notification about auto-included items in the status bar
Added: A new folder selection dialog when adding a local mod and a folder with mods for auto-inclusion
Added: Enabled selection of multiple folders with mods at once
Added: Mods can be managed while Steam is off-line
Fixed:
“Vypnout harwarovou”
>
“hardwarovou”
Fixed: The list of presets expands beyond popup boundaries and it is clipped instead of enabling a vertical scrollbar
Fixed: Incorrect status displayed in the mod details when an item update is queued
Fixed: Handled a situation when Launcher fails to start because it attempts to detect a running instance of the game with higher privileges
Fixed: Parameter decoding is skipped for Steam parameters
Hotfixed: Steam UGC status workflow has changed for legacy items; updating state automaton to compensate
Hotfixed: Made a label on the Options page localizable with current translations
Fixed: Changed color of of label 'Auto-included' from general orange to the correct green color
Fixed: The 'Updated' label of a mod now stays on until the Launcher is restarted and is not overridden by any other synchronization
Fixed: An error message was briefly displayed on the news page before the first news page was loaded
Fixed: the last active preset were not loaded correctly under specific circumstances

SERVER:

Updated: Stand-alone Windows Dedicated Server (1.42)
Updated: Stand-alone Linux Dedicated Server (1.42)
- Known issue: Steam client modifies the
- steam_appid.txt
- file incorrectly. In case of issues, verify its content is:
107410
- Known issue: Sometimes the add-ons are loaded from the wrong installation (e.g. main game)
- Try adding

-mod=curator;kart;heli;mark;dlcbundle** to your

- arma3server.exe
- shortcut

SPOTREP-00041

FROM: Project Lead
TO: Arma 3 Users
UNIT: Main Branch
ACTIVITY: Hotfix: 1.42 (Server Passwords, Weapon Deployment Glitches, Controller Sensitivity)
SIZE: ~72 MB / ~10 MB

NOTES

Connecting to a passworded hotfixed server using a pre-hotfix client, may result in a crash
(please be patient while everyone updates their data).
Consider using the Steam client option to verify the integrity of the local game cache to avoid corrupted data after downloading this update.
Consider defragmenting your HDD after downloading large updates.
A
Legacy Build
Steam branch is available for advanced users. It contains the previous significant main branch version (1.40). It can be used to compare specific changes between major releases. The access code for this branch is:
Arma3Legacy140
You can find the servers in the Steam library (switch the filter to "Tools") - "Arma 3 Server" (based on your OS, it will download the Windows or Linux version).
- Administrators can also use the command-line <a href="https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/SteamCMD" target="_blank"> SteamCMD </a>
- utility. The app ID is to be 233780.
- NVIDIA GameWorks™ Technology provided under license from NVIDIA Corporation. Copyright © 2002-2015 NVIDIA Corporation. All rights reserved.

CHANGELOG

DATA:

Fixed: End Game would not end on Dedicated Servers correctly
Added: Set up proper values for 'permanent recoil' in deployment
Fixed: Adjusted geometry of the lowest VR block
Fixed: Digital Deluxe Edition soundtrack file-name and meta-data of 1 Marksmen track

ENGINE:

Fixed: Dedicated Servers would not accept some passwords as valid for
#login
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/serverCommand" target="_blank"> serverCommand </a>
Fixed: Xbox controller - digital to analog sensitivity
Fixed: Recoil applied incorrectly when deployed (camera was being pushed out of the FOV after many shots)
Fixed: Persistent effect for recoil when deployed
Fixed: Weapon Deployment - if players use a UAV terminal when they have deployed a weapon, they get stuck and cannot undeploy
Fixed: Weapon Deployment - if players are on the higher part of a building in prone deployment, and the building is destroyed, they would stay deployed in mid-air (and similarly on a vehicle that is moved away)
Fixed: Weapon Deployment - players were able to 'rappel' down buildings by deploying their weapon
Fixed: Deploying on low rocky walls caused weapon to sometimes not be able to aim right
Fixed: Problem with remotely controlling a laser designator and disassembling
Tweaked: Smoother leg transform for prone deployment

SERVER:

Updated: Stand-alone Windows Dedicated Server (hotfix 1.42)
Updated: Stand-alone Linux Dedicated Server (hotfix 1.42)
- Known issue: Steam client modifies the
- steam_appid.txt
- file incorrectly. In case of issues, verify its content is:
107410
- Known issue: Sometimes the add-ons are loaded from the wrong installation (e.g. main game)
- Try adding

-mod=curator;kart;heli;mark;dlcbundle** to your

- arma3server.exe
- shortcut

SPOTREP-00042

FROM: Project Lead
TO: Arma 3 Users
UNIT: Main Branch
ACTIVITY: Game Update: 1.44 (BattlEye Service, Open-source PhysX, Netcode Optimizations, Launcher Improvements)
SIZE: ~1.2 GB / ~623 MB

NOTES

Consider using the Steam client option to verify the integrity of the local game cache to avoid corrupted data after downloading this update.
Consider defragmenting your HDD after downloading large updates.
A
Legacy Build
Steam branch is available for advanced users. It contains the previous significant main branch version (1.42). It can be used to compare specific changes between major releases. The access code for this branch is:
Arma3Legacy142
You can find the servers in the Steam library (switch the filter to "Tools") - "Arma 3 Server" (based on your OS, it will download the Windows or Linux version).
- Administrators can also use the command-line <a href="https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/SteamCMD" target="_blank"> SteamCMD </a>
- utility. The app ID is to be 233780.
- NVIDIA GameWorks™ Technology provided under license from NVIDIA Corporation. Copyright © 2002-2015 NVIDIA Corporation. All rights reserved.

CHANGELOG

DATA:

Added: Healing other characters now has its own animation
Added : Another height to Weapon Deployment
Added: Amphibious vehicles have a proper gearbox for water movement
Added: DLC Content Browser can now be closed using the same shortcut as for opening (LShift + P)
Added : Stomper RCWS and variants are available in Virtual Garage
Added: "Default" faction
Added: Possibility to override both mission config and respawn template respawn delay by using:
missionNamespace setVariable ["BIS_customRespawnDelay", 60]
Added: Respawn delay can now be dynamically overridden in scenarios
Added: The profiles containing a huge variable
BIS_fnc_diagAAR_data
now trigger a performance warning which offers an option to wipe it out when the pause menu is displayed
Added: Camouflaged face variants from standard profile faces, not available in profile selection, seen on full ghillie snipers
Added: Localized indicators in Virtual Arsenal
Added:
buoyancy = 1
property and value for all models that use buoyancy
Added: Command bar icons for launchers ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=23920" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=23920 </a>)\n* Added: New config parameters for setting the color of text on the right side of
ListBox
and
ComboBox
items
Fixed: VR Garage script error
Fixed: Cannot try a vehicle once you've clicked on a UAV in Garage
Fixed: FD vehicles did not have their direction / speed reset on restart
Fixed: Screen would sometimes fade in, in MP, before it was supposed to (Showcase FFV)
Fixed: Wrong class name in the
model.cfg
of M320 camo
Fixed: Proper names for new music tracks
Fixed: FPS drop in the respawn menu when too many inventory load-outs are present
Fixed: Dust created on the water surface when SDAR was fired underwater
Fixed: Muzzle flash of Panther GMG was not visible at a low framerate
Fixed: MBT main cannon zeroing didn't work for the highest values (see <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=23318" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=23318 </a>)\n* Fixed: High caliber rifle ammo was able to pass through the VR Gorgon (see <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=23064" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=23064 </a>)\n* Fixed: Sound of the bounding mine trigger
Fixed: Silenced Rook 40 sound inside buildings
Fixed: Pre-loading of textures for the stance indicator
Fixed: VR Garage vehicle position was sometimes incorrect
Fixed: VR humming was missing from Arsenal
Fixed: Arsenal script error
Fixed: When changing crewed vehicle type in Garage, crew in the new vehicle was using an incorrect shader
Fixed: Vehicle crew in Garage sometimes left the vehicle
Fixed: Cargo positions in some vehicles in Garage were duplicated
Fixed: Displaying of usage statistics in DLC Debriefing for models whose path is missing a
.P3D
extension
Fixed: Start-up timer animation exploit - sit down and salute disabled
Fixed: Hitting ‘Enter’ to save a vehicle didn't work
Fixed: FIA Quad Bike has a proper woodland texture variant
Fixed: It was possible to make the right glass of the Offroad levitating in the air
Fixed: The components (animation sources) of the Offroad took long to show / hide themselves
Fixed: Zeus wasn't able to put bipods to ammo boxes
Fixed: Binoculars switch while moving forward, crouching with your weapon lowered (both rifle and sidearm)
Fixed: Missing muzzle flashes for the GMGs of RCWS turrets on M4 Scorcher and 2S9 Sochor
Fixed: “Support” markers were visible in the editor
Fixed: Attenuation for commander and gunner positions of the Strider / added bush collision
Fixed: Default coordinates were missing in
RscListNBox
Fixed: Added sound for walking - crouched - with lowered sidearm
Fixed:
BIS_fnc_getParamValue
didn't work when
paramsArray
was undefined
Fixed: Drivers of randomized Karts now have the appropriate uniform and headgear
Fixed: ZSU-39 Tigris commander's turret was not rotating in external view
Fixed: Cleared paths to non-existent and unused SFX samples
Fixed:
BIS_fnc_diagAARRecord
is no longer called automatically to avoid accidental <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/profileNamespace" target="_blank"> profileNamespace </a>
spam (scenario designers can still call it manually for debugging purposes)
Fixed: Commanders of the Strider no longer have the manual fire option
Fixed: Vermin has a magazine with red tracers at the end by default, added tracer magazines for all colors ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=21399" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=21399 </a>)\n* Fixed: L / BL / B / BR rifle lowered movement binocular switch ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=23349" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=23349 </a>)\n* Fixed: Zamak first set of rear wheels didn't change into destroyed shape
Fixed: Cropped Singleplayer tab text in Czech translation in the DLC Content Browser
Fixed: Missing link to silenced interior tail for automatic shooting of Katiba
Fixed: Wrong samples linked for silenced shots in automatic fire mode of MX
Fixed: Unarmed version of PO-30 Orca didn't have countermeasures
Fixed: RCWS versions of Stomper / Saif now have distinguishable tracers per side
Fixed: AI can now correctly see through ground floor windows of shops
Fixed: The iron sights on the
MMG_01
(Navid) are now being hidden when an optic is attached to avoid model clipping
Fixed: The animation source
AddGunHolder
was not defined in the config of the Mohawk
Fixed: Arm-shields of the AAF heavy vest to fit with BLUFOR / OPFOR
Fixed: When exporting from Garage when there is no animation source to change, the export will force the default state of the animations (instead of a randomization)
Fixed: Static HMGs now have distinguishable tracers per side
Fixed: Wrong assignment of the flashlight in Showcase AAF
Fixed: Wheels on the Zamak that were clipping through the model
Fixed: Self-healing animation speeds to avoid sound desynchronization
Fixed: Greyhawk had a broken damage indicator in vehicle info
Tweaked: Weapon Deployment heights regarding new engine behavior
Tweaked: Many translations for Marksmen
Tweaked: FD12 - Medal times nerfed based on play testing
Tweaked: Lowered the volume of the music to not overwhelm the voice-acting (Showcase FFV)
Tweaked: Music for Marksmen
Tweaked: Stance Indicator - ‘can deploy’ and ‘rested can deploy’ separated
Tweaked: Fire particle effect for Fireplace and Campfire
Tweaked: Minor tweaks in VR courses
Tweaked: Smoke screen for Strider and Ifrit
Tweaked: Centered all Zamak models
Tweaked: Adjusted ambient animals density
Tweaked: Refactored weapon deployed actions
Tweaked: Defined Inverse Kinematics for warming up animations (plus tweaks and optimizations)
Tweaked: Improved launcher sway in all stances and also optimized the differences between walking and tactical pace in crouch with a launcher
Tweaked: Marksmen characters re-factored
Tweaked: Cleaned radio static from clicks and fade in and fade out applied
Tweaked: Slightly increased Zafir's inertia coefficient to better correspond with the gun's weight
Tweaked: Shadows of the xH-9 family of helicopters
Tweaked: Volume of closure samples for MX
Tweaked: Positions of optics on Navid
Tweaked: Some OPFOR Recon soldiers got LBV Harnesses instead of obsolete ELBV Harnesses
Tweaked: Configured
countsForScoreboard
for base classes
Tweaked: Sound for Check Point Clear used in Firing Drills and Time Trials
Tweaked: Dirt runways were not producing dust effects and now are
Tweaked: Configured
isLockingDisabled
to disable locking and targeting on
House_F
,
FloatingStructure_F
and
Lamp_base_F
Tweaked: Vermin magazines tracer variants localized
Tweaked: Changed audibility of footsteps
Tweaked: Changed names of samples for swimming
Changed: External camera position for static laser designators
Changed: Default muzzle flash of ASP-1 Kir to be on par with other suppressed weapons
Changed: Disabled Sling Load Assistant for Taru helicopters with pods
Changed: ELBV Harnesses are not visible in the game anymore, since they are now obsolete. LBV Harnesses can be used instead.
Changed:
BIS_fnc_initVehicle_textures
is no longer defined by the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Vehicle_Customization_(VhC)" target="_blank"> VhC </a>
function because it was a duplicate of the command <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getObjectTextures" target="_blank"> getObjectTextures </a>
Removed: Obsolete backpacks containing parts of non-existing autonomous weapons
Removed: Surplus items from
CfgPatches
Removed:
CA_TextReserved
class from
RscDisplayConfigureAction.hpp
(label about reserved keys)
Removed:
FlareLoop
effect from the editor <a href="http://dev.arma3.com/post/oprep-end-game" target="_blank"> End Game </a>
Added: Time Acceleration parameters to lobby
Added: Timer for End Game (scenario can now end in a draw if sides are not able to upload schematics before the timer runs out)
Added: There are no predefined tasks anymore, users can create their own unique set of tasks for End Game
Added: Module parameters exposed
Added: Safe check for undefined gvar
BIS_fnc_respawnMenuPosition_systemSelect
Added: Respawn handling now specific to End Game instead of scenario
Added: Last phase timer can now be changed in the lobby
Added:
"Attacking Side"
parameters to the
StartGame
objective module that flags the side which will have to establish their FOB at the given
StartGame
objective
Added: Respawn delay can now be dynamically overriden in mission
Added: When player is the carrier, he now sees a icon on his screen when he is not concealed from the enemy
Added: Retrieve Intel objectives can now have side specific respawn points
Fixed:
AreaManager
locations are now unregistered after End Game has started
Fixed: Retrieve Intel tasks icons (3D and 2D) were not attached to their object
Fixed: Missing textures for
RscHvtPhase
Fixed: Laptop could not be destroyed after the intel was being downloaded from it
Fixed: The destroy Intel container conversation was playing even if the object was already destroyed
Fixed: After a side downloads Intel, the opposite side could not download Intel from the same objective
Fixed: Function header
Fixed: Pick-up locations on dead bodies were not blacklisted from the garbage collector
Fixed: Possible bad initialization for remote players
Fixed: Respawns at the enemy upload points were not unlocking after the last phase started
Fixed: In singleplayer there was a chance that the rules would never display
Fixed: Both
RscHvtPhase
and
RscRespawnCounter
did not use proper
rscLayer
and could be overridden by a <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/cutText" target="_blank"> cutText </a>
Fixed: Proper names given to rules-specific sound effects
Fixed: Sound effects' names localized
Fixed: Area markers would not be deleted when the last phase would start
Fixed: Players could download Intel while incapacitated
Fixed:
RscHvtPhase
was visible upon death
Fixed: Respawn at the enemy upload points were not unlocking after the last phase started
Tweaked: Major improvements to
RscHvtPhase
Tweaked: The destroy Intel container conversation now plays sooner after the download has completed
Tweaked: Modules work
Tweaked: Rifleman (AT) replaced with Engineer to allow players to repair knocked-out vehicles
Tweaked: Mines removed from Virtual Ammoboxes, now they are available only at certain ammo crates, vehicles and AAF units
Tweaked: Lobby display names of units are now localized
Tweaked: Carrier icon visuals
Tweaked: Decreased respawn delay when in the last phase of End Game

Dynamic Groups:

Fixed: When selecting themselves, players would see kick / ban instead of disband as options
Fixed: UI would flash every time there was an update to it
Fixed: Making a group private would require closing / opening the UI to be able to make the group public again
Fixed: Script error
Fixed: Pressing the open / close key would close the interface when a player would have focus on the group name edit box
Removed: Log in the
PlayerIsLeader
sub-function

Revive:

Added: Units close to death are now visualized
Added: Units being revived are now visualized
Added: Showing when a unit becomes incapacitated
Added: Showing when a unit dies
Added: Fail-safe to ensure icon effects do not get applied prematurely
Added:
BIS_fnc_keyHold
to allow custom hold 'Space' interactions

Potential spoilers:

Added: New method of ensuring AI properly board the extraction truck (Wet Work)
Fixed: The wrong ending could sometimes be shown if the player used all of the UAV's ammo to destroy the wreck in Showcase FFV
Fixed: Checkpoint inspector's animation would break if the player failed to pass the checkpoint (Drawdown 2035)
Fixed: No longer possible to disable the Marshalls and break the mission (Resurgent West)
Fixed: Crash landing on water wasn't properly handled (Gunships)
Fixed: Paratroopers would not exit their helicopters correctly (Tipping Point)
Fixed: Truck would sometimes be too damaged to drive away (Wet Work)
Fixed: Mi-48 pilots should now behave properly if they successfully bail from their helicopter (Tipping Point)
Fixed: Depending on the circumstances, AI squad mates would occasionally fail to board the truck properly (Wet Work)
Fixed: Player can no longer shoot from the helicopter (Drawdown 2035)
Tweaked: UAV returns to base after the helo wreck is destroyed (Firing From Vehicles)
Tweaked: Removed camera shake caused by
UnitPlay
(Wet Work)

ENGINE:

Added: <a href="http://www.battleye.com/" target="_blank"> BattlEye </a>
Service implementation ( <a href="http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?190426-BattlEye-service-implementation&p=2910511#post2910511" target="_blank"> more info </a>)\n* Added: New scripting command <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/sort" target="_blank"> sort </a>
for sorting arrays (ascending or descending)
Added: New script commands
diag_activeSQFScripts
,
diag_activeSQSScripts
,
diag_activeMissionFSMs
Added: Possibility to configure crew in each turret separately (property
gunnerType
in turrets)
Added: Reloading magazines properly shows bullets in the new one (e.g. for MMGs)
Added: New parameter
countsForScoreboard
to ignore MP score for some objects
Added: Extended logging for simple serialization in the netcode (to assist with diagnostics)
Added: New config parameters for setting the color of text on the right side of
ListBox
and
ComboBox
items (
colorTextRight
,
colorSelectRight
,
colorSelect2Right)\n* Hotfixed: Sound: Null pointer access
Fixed: Weapon attachments properly affect AI aiming
Fixed: Assembled autonomous turrets have a default 0.5 skill now
Fixed: Occasional error where player gets stuck in a cargo animation when 2 players try to get in the same position at the same time in MP
Fixed: Rare turret desync if turning out at the very beginning of a MP mission
Fixed: Update vision mode when switched through binoculars
Fixed: Items disappearing after dragging from a non-local linked bag
Fixed: Invalid initialization of the
sessionInfo
class for the MP browser
Fixed: Weapon Deployment - Player can end under a building or end up levitating when deploying a weapon
Fixed: Weapon Holders were not removed automatically (even empty ones) when near an ammo box
Fixed: Correct position and direction of weapon particle effects while in a FFV position
Fixed: AI got stuck if it joined another group during healing
Fixed: Deleting corrupted items right after failed publishing and in published list processing (SteamLayer)
Fixed: Item update - updated data was not copied (SteamLayer)
Fixed: Weapon crosshair visible for turned out commanders even if disabled in difficulty
Fixed: Correct server status in MP browser
Fixed: Popping of subscribed items (SteamLayer)
Fixed: Content list checking period (SteamLayer)
Fixed: Possible CTD on weapon effects when in FFV
Fixed: Saves for Steam scenarios could get lost if the scenario would be updated
Fixed: Old versions of Steam scenarios were loaded if a scenario would change its name
Fixed: Using mouse, sticks or head-trackers in combo keys
Fixed: Maximum aiming deadzone clamped by aiming limits from a unit's class
Fixed: Scripts blocking keys
Fixed: Crash when users try to delete a listbox column with negative index
Fixed: Reloading while on a ladder consumes a magazine from inventory
Fixed: Selecting more appropriate level of details for land clutter with the
"Objects"
setting set to
"Standard"
in the video options
Fixed: Enabled strict parsing rules for
squad.xml
in an attempt to get rid of RPT spam and
squad.xml
abuse
Fixed: Crash by script command <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/lnbDeleteColumn" target="_blank"> lnbDeleteColumn </a>
Fixed: Key combinations - can do combos on dragged keys
Fixed: Possible CTD when working with cargo items if there's no supply,
Fixed: Sun was getting brighter with higher levels of FSAA
Fixed: It is no longer possible to deploy a weapon on the quad copter
Fixed: Correct title text in MP browser when selecting different modes (Internet / Recent / LAN / Friends)
Fixed:
ExplosionEffects
are shown only if a projectile stops
Fixed: Countermeasure always considered successful for airplanes even when it shouldn't be
Fixed: Airplanes were moving on their own with their engine on
Fixed: Random crash in AI reload checks
Fixed: CTD when an object is animated and dead at the same time
Fixed: Possible CTD
Fixed: Possible CTD in the server browser
Fixed: Fire disappeared after loading
Fixed: Strange soldier neck glitch
Fixed: Sound: Looped sound repeating with short empty gap
Fixed: Occasional stuttering of 2D icons
Fixed: Crash after respawning
Fixed: Crash when releasing constraint without any actor (PhysX-related)
Fixed: Spam of
AskForPilotLight
network messages
Fixed: Player will not lose command after use of the respawn button
Fixed:
#logEntities
admin command
Fixed: Deaths not being recorded in all cases
Fixed: Teary movement when unable to deploy a weapon
Fixed: Canceling Steam server search when creating a new session in the server browser
Fixed: Crash caused by a null pointer
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/switchCamera" target="_blank"> switchCamera </a>
to a unit inside of a vehicle
Tweaked: Ground weapon holders are ignored when looking for focus objects in optics
Tweaked: Gestures ignored when positioning soldiers against deployment points
Tweaked: Stance indicator shows
Rested
and
CanDeploy
as separate states
Tweaked: Smoother deployment camera transitions
Tweaked: Sound: Supersonic crack improvements
Tweaked: Coloring tabs in the MP browser according to current filter (Online / LAN / Friends / Recent) selection
Tweaked: Keyboard & mouse combos
Tweaked: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/drawIcon3D" target="_blank"> drawIcon3D </a>
improvements (
align
, do not rotate
sideArrow)\n* Tweaked: Published corrupted items detection (SteamLayer)
Tweaked: Adjusted number of network messages
Tweaked: Removed restrictions for the
squad.xml
header
Changed: Switched to open-source version of PhysX
Changed: Script command <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/load" target="_blank"> load </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/loadAbs" target="_blank"> loadAbs </a>
return 0 instead of <null> when a wrong parameter is given
Changed: Script commands <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/loadUniform" target="_blank"> loadUniform </a>
, <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/loadVest" target="_blank"> loadVest </a>
, <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/loadBackpack" target="_blank"> loadBackpack </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getMass" target="_blank"> getMass </a>
return 0 instead of <null> when a wrong parameter is given
Changed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/createTrigger" target="_blank"> createTrigger </a>
command - trigger can be created locally
Changed: Command menu no longer offers Team Switch to a dead soldier
Changed: Weapon resting / deployment indicator hidden while healing yourself
Optimized: Inventory-related network message
Optimized: Inventory networking
Optimized: Minor
CheckVisibility
improvements
Optimized: Network traffic for some of the AI related messages
Optimized: Re-factored FFV visual states and simulation
Optimized: Refactored and optimized serialization functions for the
*variable
messages
(optimized the size of various types of data sent across the network via scripts, e.g. arrays, groups and nils)
Optimized: Small performance optimization for the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/str" target="_blank"> str </a>
script command
Optimized: Various netcode optimizations to reduce the amount of redundant information being synchronized
(in gear, position, turret and other updates)
Removed: Deprecated
"Addon"
tag for Workshop
Removed: Error message for unknown
GlassesType
(moved to RPT)

LAUNCHER:

Added: <a href="http://www.battleye.com/" target="_blank"> BattlEye </a>
Service support
Added: Support for branch name
Added: A branch ribbon for indicating the currently active beta branch of Arma 3
Added: Game version information
Added: Minimize to tray support
Added: A combo box that sets Launcher behavior after the game is started
(Do nothing | Minimize | Shutdown before game starts | Shutdown after game ends)
Added: A preset list to a play split button that allows you load a mod preset and play the game in a single click
(OK, actually it's two clicks)
Added: An indication of signed mods (presence of a
BISIGN
file)
Added: Caching for news to speed-up loading process
Added: Animations to the news expander
Added: Animations to the mod detail expander
Added: A notification about unusual / unexpected endings of the game process
Added: A special case for the mod signatures check when no PBO is found in the
Addons
folder
Added: Copyright information the for wpf tray license
Added: Support for new BattlEye states and messages
Added: A menu item to access the BattlEye log
Added: Localizations for 1.44
Fixed: Localization of the filter of the dialog for
Cgf
parameter in Japanese
Fixed: The list of presets expands beyond popup boundaries and it is clipped instead of enabling a vertical scroll bar
Fixed: Profile Path parameter quotes were not enforced when a path element contained a space in its name (a more complex fix may follow)
Fixed:
null
in a
BasePath
property can cause a CTD when a dialog is displayed for a folder value parameter
Fixed: The play shortcut Ctrl+P was not bound correctly
Fixed: Typo in code
Fixed: The game parameter processor was not properly initialized before use
Fixed: Handling of missing executables and informing the user about existing problems
Fixed: If there is a problem with running the game, the
PLAY
button is now immediately re-activated
Fixed: Updated implementation to match changes in the SteamLayer library
Changed: The last update and the file size of a mod is now displayed in a system format and better formatted overall
Changed:
ArmaExecutor
functionality has been divided into separate classes
ArmaLocator
and
ArmaExecutor
Tweaked: When the Launcher is automatically minimized when the game starts, it's then automatically restored after the game ends
Tweaked: Parameter styles moved to separate sub-folder, shared styles extracted to a special file
Tweaked: Small update of animations and positioning of visual elements
Updated: Launcher / game version info and safe-mode and HW acceleration flags
Updated: Localization
Optimized: News post content is now pre-processed a little bit more and then processed faster on the UI thread
Optimized: Caching of the news
Improved: English texts
Improved: Parameter quoting is more reliable
Improved: The parameter label is clickable for all parameter types (it toggles the check box next to it)
Improved:
-maxMem
and
-maxVRAM
minimum value and increment has been updated
Removed: All localizations of the
FontWeight
property of the
WhyButton
Removed: All localizations of the
Click
event from buttons in the remove local mod dialog
Removed: Localizations from non-localizable elements

SERVER:

Updated: Stand-alone Windows Dedicated Server (1.44)
Updated: Stand-alone Linux Dedicated Server (1.44)
- Known issue: Steam client modifies the
- steam_appid.txt
- file incorrectly. In case of issues, verify its content is:
107410
- Known issue: Sometimes the add-ons are loaded from the wrong installation (e.g. main game)
- Try adding

-mod=curator;kart;heli;mark;dlcbundle** to your

- arma3server.exe
- shortcut

SPOTREP-00043

FROM: Project Lead
TO: Arma 3 Users
UNIT: Main Branch
ACTIVITY: Game Update: 1.46 (Enhanced BattlEye Protection, Explosives SFX Tweaks, Vehicle Weapon SFX Tweaks)
SIZE: ~1014 MB / ~420 MB

NOTES

Consider using the Steam client option to verify the integrity of the local game cache to avoid corrupted data after downloading this update.
Consider defragmenting your HDD after downloading large updates.
A
Legacy Build
Steam branch is available for advanced users. It contains the previous significant main branch version (1.44). It can be used to compare specific changes between major releases. The access code for this branch is:
Arma3Legacy144
You can find the servers in the Steam library (switch the filter to "Tools") - "Arma 3 Server" (based on your OS, it will download the Windows or Linux version).
- Administrators can also use the command-line <a href="https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/SteamCMD" target="_blank"> SteamCMD </a>
- utility. The app ID is to be 233780.
- NVIDIA GameWorks™ Technology provided under license from NVIDIA Corporation. Copyright © 2002-2015 NVIDIA Corporation. All rights reserved.

CHANGELOG

DATA:

Fixed: Rabbit infestation on both islands
Fixed: Missing UGL recoil
Fixed: ATRQ of Taru should no longer be easily destroyed while Sling Loading
Fixed: Incorrect injury materials for some faces with camo paint
Fixed: Raised / kneel transition while sprinting with binoculars ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=23964" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=23964 </a>)\n* Fixed: Skinning on the central upper chest of the diver
Fixed: The
"grabCarry"
action causing players to get stuck in the animation ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=23918" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=23918 </a>)\n* Fixed: Gorgon APC can no longer drive on the seabed and floats instead
Fixed: Functions
BIS_fnc_3dMarkers
and
BIS_fnc_sharedObjectives
are now properly terminated if the Shared Objectives (and new 2D / 3D task icons) are not active
Fixed: Carrier Lite (Black) vest now has the correct model
Fixed: Fighter Chest Rigs variants renamed to Chest Rigs
Fixed: Vehicle rotation and velocity is now reset upon opening the Garage interface
Fixed: Keyboard shortcut for opening DLC Content Browser is now properly mapped in all keyboard presets
Fixed: It wasn't possible to recompile single mission-specific functions ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=24080" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=24080 </a>)\n* Fixed: There were multiple footsteps after treating other soldiers ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=23875" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=23875 </a>)\n* Fixed: MP script framework issues
Fixed: Deleted routes to non-existed samples
Fixed: Zeus - Player spawning causes dummy riflemen to appear at [0, 0, 0]
Fixed: Animations for 80 / 90 variants of Weapon Deployment
Fixed: Missing FD / TT word localization
Fixed: Politely asked the Time Trial Marshal to resume firing his Starter Pistol
Fixed: Stance indicator arrows in prone and crouch stances
Fixed: Wrong updating of base class in RTP by Remote Designators
Fixed: Playground Slide caused weapons to use building attenuation while sliding
Fixed: Strange convex component warnings on various models of structures
Fixed: Speed and altitude indicators displayed during free fall
Fixed: Player can now vault (step over) while standing with binoculars ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=24133" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=24133 </a>)\n* Fixed: Some parts of the VR MRAP Target were producing dirt particle effects when shot
Fixed: AAF Speedboat has proper tracers on the rear turret
Fixed: Darter pilot should only have a compass available, not a radar
Fixed: Soldiers in cargo positions of the HEMMT and Tempest transport trucks had their legs colliding with their body or hovering in air ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=23902" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=23902 </a>)\n* Fixed: Launcher bug
Fixed: Usage of the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/playMove" target="_blank"> playMove </a>
command to switch to warming-up animations in End Game scenarios
Fixed: Zeus player ignores <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Event_Scripts" target="_blank"> initPlayerLocal.sqf </a>
Fixed: When the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Module:_Game_Master" target="_blank"> Zeus Game Master module </a>
was deleted, its script kept running (thanks
MDCCLXXVI
for the report)
Fixed: Even pilots have proper memory points for legs ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=20761" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=20761 </a>)\n* Fixed: It was possible to remotely rewrite BIS functions by inserting a 'recompile' property. This is now disabled; the property is now accepted only by root functions.
Fixed: Static weapon AI sensing put on par with normal soldiers
Fixed: Hummingbird FM hint is not marked as Helicopters DLC content anymore
Fixed: Switching between erect / kneel stance no longer stops character movement ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=23964" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=23964 </a>)\n* Fixed: Rifle bug for civil sprint
Fixed: Splendid camera no longer breaks <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_UnitPlay" target="_blank"> unitPlay </a>
scripts
Fixed: Added proper ladder to big industry pipe construction ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=24242" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=24242 </a>)\n* Fixed: Mines as vehicles have at least some simulation to prevent RPT warnings
Fixed: AI is willing to use Laser Designator from bigger distances
Fixed: Wrong animation was played while accessing UAV terminal while the character is a Mk6 Mortar gunner
Fixed: Bad transition between kneel / erect pose and vice versa while sprinting with binoculars
Fixed: Missing string warning (string was never seen by player)
Fixed: Possible fix of RPT warning message about missing inventory item
Fixed: FTW has taken their SUV back for maintenance of ARB which caused some malfunctions at low speeds
Fixed: Cropped names of certain hints in the Field Manual
Fixed: Transition between kneel sprint and going prone
Fixed: Problem with variable mismatch
Fixed: Splendid Camera bank angle was set to incorrect value when looking straight up or straight down
Fixed: Time acceleration before entering Splendid Camera is restored after exiting it (before it was set to 1)
Fixed: Kart-based Time Trials were executing a few helicopter-specific operations
Fixed: Icon of the remote laser designator backpack
Fixed: Tracer color of the Mi-48 Kajman cannon
Fixed: Muzzle axis of Sandstorm was misaligned a bit
Fixed: Destroyed front gun on speedboat now goes properly sad panda ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=24088" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=24088 </a>)\n* Fixed: Missing semicolon in CoF: Orange 1 configuration
Fixed: Background color of mouse acceleration setting
Fixed: Player can no longer reload with hands tied behind back (state
"Acts_AidlPsitMstpSsurWnonDnon_loop"
and its
"Acts_AidlPsitMstpSsurWnonDnon01"
-
"...05"
variants)
Fixed: Hand twitching after prone unarmed / binoculars in hand roll
Fixed: Suffix of a texture for particle effects
Fixed: Grenades sometimes could not be taken from the grenade ammo boxes (MP Bootcamp)
Fixed: Play button is now focused when the game is launched
Fixed: Display of magazines in weapon holders was inconsistent
Added: New audio samples for Offroad HMG, Static HMG, vehicle HMG (Speedboat / Hunter / Ifrit / Strider). All samples have short, tail, close and distant variations.
Added: New audio samples for Explosive charge and Claymore
Added: New audio samples for grenade and launcher explosions and impacts on surface
Added: New sounds for 35mm autocannon (Cheetah, Tigris)
Added: Short / tail and distant variants of vehicle weapons
Added: New samples for M134 minigun 7.62mm (Pawnee)
Added: New samples for 6.5mm minigun (Huron)
Added: Whiteboards to Purple FD CoFs
Added:
buoyancy
property to weapon-related models that should have buoyancy simulated
Added: Field Manual fail-safe of logical sorting for hints that don't have the
logicalOrder
variable defined
Added: Even autonomous static weapons may be reset if they flip
Added: Auto-hover info added to UAV controls in Field Manual
Added: Waypoint icons for custom waypoints
Added: Unarmed crouched sprint
Added: Unarmed erected sprint
Added: Zeus hard-coded availability check, to ignore scripts for Zeus players
Added: It's now possible to disable
"XXX is now Zeus"
notifications by calling:
<curatorModule> <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setVariable" target="_blank"> setVariable </a>
["showNotification", false]
Added: New parameter for servo vertical movement and linked a new sound
Added: Animations of kneel sprint for unarmed / binoculars in hand ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=23964" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=23964 </a>)\n* Added: Respawn positions which have enemies nearby are marked in the respawn menu in its list box entry and on the 2D map
Added: Turn out animation set for AFV-4 Gorgon
Added: Separate animations for kneel / erect sprint with binoculars ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=23964" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=23964 </a>)\n* Added: Selections for changing of the texture for the TRG family of weapons
Added: Missing return values to script functions for structures and replaced plain function parameter loading by safer <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_param" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_param </a>
where appropriate
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/CfgVehicles_Config_Reference#hiddenSelections" target="_blank"> hiddenSelections </a>
to Zafir, ABR and Rahim
Added: Icons for the OPFOR and AAF NVGs
Added: Animations for prone roll (left / right) with binoculars in hand ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=24275" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=24275 </a>
/ <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=23964" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=23964 </a>)\n* Tweaked: Slightly increased armor and mass of Pilot Helmets, Helicopter Pilot Helmets and Helicopter Crew Helmets to better match their models
Tweaked: Audio samples for launcher and grenade explosions
Tweaked: Command <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setOwner" target="_blank"> setOwner </a>
replaced by <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setGroupOwner" target="_blank"> setGroupOwner </a>
for units in Support scenarios
Tweaked: Functions
BIS_fnc_getCargoSlots
and
BIS_fnc_countCargoSlots
re-factored to fix the issue related to copilot seats and FFV
Tweaked: Reworked accuracy parameter for House / House_F / House_Small_F, Ruins / Ruins_F, Wall / Wall_F, Church / Church_F, Wreck_Base / Wreck_Base_F base classes
Tweaked: Campaign hub - interaction with the equipment pool through the briefing menu is now properly covered
Tweaked: Better usability of sitting with tied hands / warming up (Marksmen scenes) animations
Tweaked: Substantially increased overall performance of Wipeout and Neophron cannons so they are now able to properly damage even heavily armored vehicles ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=19993" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=19993 </a>
, <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=22146" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=22146 </a>)\n* Tweaked: CfgPatches purge
Tweaked: There should no longer be classes with
model = bmp;
Tweaked: Localized Open Parachute action
Tweaked: Volume of reload audio sample for tanks
Tweaked: In the campaign, vehicle randomization is now handled by the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Vehicle_Customization_(VhC)" target="_blank"> VhC </a>
system
Tweaked: Whiteboard of the Green FD CoF
Tweaked: NVG goggles are not unassigned from players when they enter the hub (in the campaign)
Tweaked: Decreased update rate of
BIS_fnc_moduleZoneProtection
Tweaked: Kestrel populations have been adjusted to match rabbit populations
Tweaked: MAR-10's optics proxy moved to have bigger scopes slightly further from the soldier's eye
Tweaked: Kir's side attachment proxy moved slightly forward, so the attachments won't collide with the soldier's hand
Tweaked: Disabled Time Trial achievement tracking in cases where it was redundant
Tweaked: Reduced shininess of the soles of ghillie boots
Changed: Minimal weight for an object to be Sling Loadable
Changed: VR vehicle targets are now static objects, meaning no PhysX behavior
Changed: Removed weapon info from unarmed vehicles
Updated: NATO helmets refactored: there are now three types – Combat Helmet (former ECH), Enhanced Combat Helmet (former SF Helmet), and Light Combat Helmet (former ECH (Light)) in six color variants (plus camouflaged version of the Combat Helmet). Snakeskin and Sand variants of Enhanced Combat Helmet are new.
Removed: Old
uiPicture
definition to prevent a
"member already defined"
startup error
Removed: Obsolete Cyrus icons
Removed: Parameters title from description (each sub-function has its own parameters)
Removed: class property from
GH_Fountain_F.p3d <a href="http://dev.arma3.com/post/oprep-end-game" target="_blank"> End Game </a>
Fixed: When a player state changes (dies / respawns / incapacitated / revived), the UI update is only send to players of the same side
Fixed: Initial Arsenal camera location and rotation
Fixed: Carrier could leave the AO and hand the scenario; now the scenario ends with the carrier side being the loser
Fixed: Log of player UID <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/onPlayerConnected" target="_blank"> onPlayerConnected </a>
Fixed: Script error related to <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_loop" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_loop </a>
Fixed: Wrong conversation would be played when the last phase would start
Fixed: Intel objects that are
“Instant Download”
could never be destroyed, even after one of the sides downloaded from them
Fixed: Error during downloading Intel
Fixed: The Officer objective had
ImmediateDownload
as false
Fixed:
ImediateDownload
>
ImmediateDownload
Fixed: Error during downloading Intel
Fixed:
GetSideCompletedObjectivesCount
would always return 0
Fixed:
GetAllObjectives
would return an empty array on non-server machines
Fixed: Items can be put inside the Arsenal box, but not taken back
Fixed: Items can be put inside containers, but not taken back
Fixed: Download icon would be visible on download objects even when it was not possible to download
Added: Color to task type icon
Added: After establishing the FOB, a marker is created at its location in the map
Added:
WarmupDelay
property added to Objectives Instance Module and it sets the time players have to wait during the warm-up phase
Added: Caching of shared tasks for shared objectives
Added: Vehicles now enter the respawn sequence after taking a hit which immobilized them
Added: Debug print to monitor network traffic
Added: Vehicle Respawn Module can now respawn vehicles which are not destroyed but are immobilized
Tweaked: Command <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/sleep" target="_blank"> sleep </a>
replaced with <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/uiSleep" target="_blank"> uiSleep </a>
to allow <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_setTaskLocal" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_setTaskLocal </a>
execution even on the briefing screen
Tweaked: Respawn menu load-outs for both sides configured
Improved: Arsenal is now preloaded on mission start
Improved: Download with multiple players
Improved: Placement, legibility, and functionality of incapacitated screen elements
Optimized:
MiddleGame
objective tasks was sending data which did not change

Revive:

Fixed: Disabling HUD show group would break Revive functionality
Fixed: Incapacitated Post Process effects are now visible with NVGs equipped
Fixed: <a href="http://respawnonstart/" target="_blank"> respawnOnStart </a>
values other than -1 did not work correctly
Fixed: User-defined delays accidentally set the default force respawn delay to 0 seconds
Added: Scripted event handlers for entering and exiting the incapacitated state
Improved: Now possible to set custom revive, force respawn, and bleed out delays
Removed: Obsolete
RscKeyHold
resource

Dynamic Groups:

Fixed: Order of members after promoting a player
Fixed: Script error when a player disconnects / connects while the UI is open
Fixed: Group could become invalid after promoting a player
Fixed: Wrong color of player icon in groups tab after joining other player group
Fixed: If a group leader was editing the group name and an update would happen, he would lose the content he was writing
Fixed: Double clicking on a player to invite, would invite even if the player was already in the group
Fixed: Wrong button tooltips after clicking a member player as group leader
Fixed: Wrong MP initialization of the Virtual Arsenal ammo boxes
Fixed: When a player would join, the UI would not properly update
Fixed: A player could join another player's group by double clicking on the player even when the group was locked or the player was previously kicked from that group
Fixed: If there were ungrouped players, players in the group could not select themselves in the groups list
Fixed: Ungrouped container for players without group would deselect right after being selected
Fixed: Collapsed trees auto-expand again
Added: UI now correctly updates when a player state changes (incapacitated / revived)
Added: Pressing and holding the Dynamic Groups interface key will join you to the group which last invited you
Added: When a player was already invited to a group, the button now displays
"INVITED"
and has a tooltip explaining why it is disabled
Tweaked: High priority buttons are now bigger
Tweaked: Lowered key hold down time for accepting invites
Improved: Better looking font for group name in UI
Improved: Interface update doesn't reset interface anymore
Improved: Interface update is now done mostly locally, every second

Shared Objectives:

Optimized: Shared Objectives refactored to lessen the network load
Removed: Unneeded RPT spam from Shared Objectives functions

Potential spoilers:

Fixed: The gate at the checkpoint can no longer be destroyed (Drawdown 2035)
Fixed: Showcase briefing tab was not selected by default (Drones)
Fixed: Supply Network - Inconvenient autosave when the hideout is attacked
Fixed: In New Dawn, Kerry goes to the briefing and he has no equipment (no vest, rifle, pistol, etc.) but he has a NVG on his head
Fixed: Incorrect weapon classname for FIA sniper (Common Enemy)
Fixed: In the Within Reach and Preventive Diplomacy missions, the player could access the inventory during cut scenes
Fixed: In Showcase Armed Assault, the player could destroy (or kill the crew of) logistics vehicles and the mission would still end as succeeded
Fixed: Overlooked type in campaign hub armory update condition after some stuff is being taken from the mission briefing screen inventory
Changed: Air Superiority - Initial task waypoint moved directly to the rendezvous position

ENGINE:

Fixed: Some problems with empty UAVs
Fixed: Crash when simulating but not initialized (SteamLayer)
Fixed: Incorrect wind sound when paratrooping
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/switchCamera" target="_blank"> switchCamera </a>
to a unit inside of a vehicle
Fixed: Multiplayer ocean waves synchronization
Fixed: Visual flickering or disappearance of Tactical Backpack Black
Fixed: TrackIR axis manipulation in gunner positions
Fixed: Inventory - Uniforms of other factions disappeared after removing your own uniform and attempting to equip them
Fixed: Crash related to weapon shot sounds evaluation
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/allMissionObjects" target="_blank"> allMissionObjects </a>
no longer includes land decals
Fixed: Detection of collimator in shape
Fixed: Broken save during healing
Fixed: Sound - Firing From Vehicle not attenuated, servo sound plays only once
Fixed: Setting skill to hacked UAV pilot
Fixed: Server issue when using a larger list of BIKEY signature files
Fixed: Wrong positioning of interior sounds when a vehicle was turning around
Fixed: Stuttering interior engine sounds when looking around in a plane at high speed
Fixed: Skill <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/AI_Sub-skills#reloadSpeed" target="_blank"> ReloadSpeed </a>
0 will no longer break AI
Fixed: Healing should not push you away from an injured soldier
Fixed: Soldier's
upVector
is reset after deployment is interrupted
Fixed: Unable to throw grenades after changing the player by command <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/selectPlayer" target="_blank"> selectPlayer </a>
Fixed: CTD when changing status from online to offline (SteamLayer)
Fixed: Formatting of the altitude in the weapon UI
Fixed: Server crash
Fixed: Sound - Crash when the XA2Device was not created (server)
Fixed: Sound - Broken sounds of remote designators
Fixed: Synchronize end of damage effects over network and saves (also a fix for JIP players)
Fixed: Transition from land to water for vehicles with amphibious gearbox
Fixed: Simulating damage effects on Dedicated Servers
Fixed: JIP messages should be executed at the proper time now
Fixed: Weapons couldn’t be deployed on the parapet (Structures - Cargo tower)
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Mission_Parameters" target="_blank"> paramsArray </a>
available during the pre-init on the server
Fixed: Corrupted sounds with certain USB headsets ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=21268" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=21268 </a>)\n* Added: <a href="http://www.battleye.com/" target="_blank"> BattlEye </a>
full protection enabled - the game is protected during its entire lifetime, not only when connected to a BE-protected server
Added: Grenade indicator changes color while a character is preparing the grenade for throwing
Added: New MFD animation sources
ClockHour
,
ClockMinute
and
ClockSecond
Added: Minimal mass limit for Sling Loading cargo (vehicle property
slingLoadMinCargoMass)\n* Added: Colors of the secondary text in listboxes can be set by config parameters and script commands
Added: Sound - separated turret servo sounds: vertical & horizontal (properties
soundServo
and
soundServoVertical)\n* Added: Background color support for edit boxes (parameter
colorBackground)\n* Added: Script command for getting the Steam profile name of the current player ( <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/profileNameSteam" target="_blank"> profileNameSteam </a>)\n* Changed: VON is played in 3D for more channels ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=20305" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=20305 </a>)\n* Tweaked: Disabling Sling Loading for objects under roofs
Tweaked: AI AT soldiers will not switch assigned target when holding fire
Tweaked: Localized Open Parachute action
Tweaked: Some improvements when <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/switchCamera" target="_blank"> switchCamera </a>
is used to spectate another player
Tweaked: Better interpolation for non-local FFV players in a player vehicle
Tweaked: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setUnitRecoilCoefficient" target="_blank"> setUnitRecoilCoefficient </a>
for new recoil
Tweaked:
hit
event is called even when only the hitpoint is damaged
Tweaked: Generated shadow buffer LODs are not used when they are not in the correct order
Optimized: Starting time offset for network update messages
Optimized: Serialization for Code and Config script values
Improved: Better client status handling (SteamLayer)
Improved: Supersonic crack and subsonic sounds
Improved: AI vehicles will react faster to hits with 0 damage
Improved: AI airplane is more autonomous when selecting targets (if none is assigned yet)
Improved: Hitting a target will reset me as available target
Removed:
askForPilotLights
message call in the netcode
Removed:
muzzleInner
recoil definition (deemed redundant)

LAUNCHER:

Fixed:
UGCMonitor
initialization
Fixed: Underscores in the author name were incorrectly considered to be accelerators
Fixed: Author names were not shown in mod details
Fixed: The Launcher reported an unrecognized local mod while adding a local mod by selecting its Addons folder and the folder name was not in lower-case
Fixed: A sub-message for a mod corruption reason was incorrect
Fixed: A hard-coded corruption reason was displayed instead of the detected reason in a local mod import result dialog
Fixed: BattlEye parameters
Fixed: Updated invalid application configuration exit code value
Fixed: The Windows Explorer or other file manager is no longer blocked by the local mod import result dialog after adding mods by drag & drop
Fixed: Insert the
"File blocks can be ignored"
note only before a first
"File blocked"
BattlEye message in a row
Fixed: Various localizations
Added: Scroll-able menu style
Added: Detailed information about why a mod is considered corrupted
Added: Detailed information about why a local mod can't be added
Added: A dialog box that reports result after a local mod (or mods) is added (contains a list of mods that were added and a list of mods that were not added along with a reason)
Added: A BattlEye page with BattlEye log messages
Added: Hint on how to force an update of a Workshop item in Steam Client
Added: Localization identifiers and localization hints
Added: Updated localizations
Added: Missing localization attributes to the local mods import result dialog
Improved: Better Steam client status handling (SteamLayer)
Improved: Positioning of a window in bounds of screen work space
Improved: The algorithm that detects mods when users add a local mod; if a folder doesn't contain a mod it is scanned for mods in sub-folders
Improved: Mod status tooltip show duration increased to a maximum value (tooltip won't vanish that quickly)
Improved: Clarified error messages when app files are corrupted or can't be loaded
Improved: Steam fix hint dialog can't lose focus in favor of main window when switching apps
Improved: The minimum window size is reduced when DPI is greater than 144 ppi
Removed: Support for opening Workshop pages directly in the Steam Client, reverting back to the web-browser only solution. This is because of changes beyond our control. We're sorry and we'll do whatever we can to restore this feature.
Removed: Check-box
"Use Steam client instead of web browser"
because we can't reliably support this functionality due to recent changes in the Steam commands protocol
Removed: Check-box
"Use BattlEye"
from the Options page (moved to the separate BattlEye page)
Removed:
"Show BattlEye log..."
menu item removed from the application menu

SERVER:

Updated: Stand-alone Windows Dedicated Server (1.46)
Updated: Stand-alone Linux Dedicated Server (1.46)
- Known issue: Steam client modifies the
- steam_appid.txt
- file incorrectly. In case of issues, verify its content is:
107410
- Known issue: Sometimes the add-ons are loaded from the wrong installation (e.g. main game)
- Try adding

-mod=curator;kart;heli;mark;dlcbundle** to your

- arma3server.exe
- shortcut

SPOTREP-00044

FROM: Project Lead
TO: Arma 3 Users
UNIT: Main Branch
ACTIVITY: Hotfix: 1.46 (Display Driver Crashes, Server Crashes, BattlEye White-Listing)
SIZE: ~17 MB / ~6 MB

NOTES

Consider using the Steam client option to verify the integrity of the local game cache to avoid corrupted data after downloading this update.
Consider defragmenting your HDD after downloading large updates.
A
Legacy Build
Steam branch is available for advanced users. It contains the previous significant main branch version (1.44). It can be used to compare specific changes between major releases. The access code for this branch is:
Arma3Legacy144
You can find the servers in the Steam library (switch the filter to "Tools") - "Arma 3 Server" (based on your OS, it will download the Windows or Linux version).
- Administrators can also use the command-line <a href="https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/SteamCMD" target="_blank"> SteamCMD </a>
- utility. The app ID is to be 233780.
- NVIDIA GameWorks™ Technology provided under license from NVIDIA Corporation. Copyright © 2002-2015 NVIDIA Corporation. All rights reserved.

CHANGELOG

DATA:

Fixed: Player can no longer get stuck in a restrained animation when standing up from an unarmed sitting pose ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=24345" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=24345 </a>)\n

ENGINE:

Changed: <a href="http://www.battleye.com/" target="_blank"> BattlEye </a>
anti-cheat blocking of not white-listed processes temporarily disabled
Fixed: Incorrect setting of weapon proxy drawing LOD (causing
DXGI_ERROR_DEVICE_REMOVED
crashes of primarily NVIDIA display drivers)
Fixed: Incompatibility of the terrain vertex shader and its depth priming pixel shader
Hotfixed: Potential crash mostly observed while playing the <a href="https://twitter.com/EpochMod" target="_blank"> Epoch </a>
mod
Fixed: Potential server crash

SERVER:

Updated: Stand-alone Windows Dedicated Server (hotfix 1.46)
Updated: Stand-alone Linux Dedicated Server (hotfix 1.46)
- Known issue: Steam client modifies the
- steam_appid.txt
- file incorrectly. In case of issues, verify its content is:
107410
- Known issue: Sometimes the add-ons are loaded from the wrong installation (e.g. main game)
- Try adding

-mod=curator;kart;heli;mark;dlcbundle** to your

- arma3server.exe
- shortcut

SPOTREP-00045

FROM: Project Lead
TO: Arma 3 Users
UNIT: Main Branch
ACTIVITY: Game Update: 1.48 (AI Smoke Cover, Holstered Sidearm Visualization, Naked Eye FoV, Script Commands)
SIZE: ~905 MB / ~425 MB

NOTES

Consider using the Steam client option to verify the integrity of the local game cache to avoid corrupted data after downloading this update.
Consider defragmenting your HDD after downloading large updates.
A
Legacy Build
Steam branch is available for advanced users. It contains the previous significant main branch version (1.46). It can be used to compare specific changes between major releases. The access code for this branch is:
Arma3Legacy146
You can find the servers in the Steam library (switch the filter to "Tools") - "Arma 3 Server" (based on your OS, it will download the Windows or Linux version).
- Administrators can also use the command-line <a class="external-link" href="https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/SteamCMD" rel="nofollow"> SteamCMD </a>
- utility. The app ID is to be 233780.
- NVIDIA GameWorks™ Technology provided under license from NVIDIA Corporation. Copyright © 2002-2015 NVIDIA Corporation. All rights reserved.
In case of problems, please check the <a href="http://support.bistudio.com/arma-3" target="_blank"> Bohemia Interactive support F.A.Q. </a>
, <a href="http://arma3.com/faq" target="_blank"> Arma 3 F.A.Q. </a>
or <a href="http://www.battleye.com/support/faq/" target="_blank"> BattlEye F.A.Q. </a>
You can help us to further improve the game by posting your feedback on the <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/" target="_blank"> Feedback Tracker </a>
.

CHANGELOG

DATA:

Added:
magazineReloadSwitchPhase
for MMGs
Added: Icons for various civilian uniforms
Added: New property <a href="http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?159711-Development-Branch-Captain-s-AI-Log&p=2945231&viewfull=1#post2945231" target="_blank"> aiAmmoUsageFlags </a>
for ammo
Added: Assault Packs icons
Added: Kerry's backpack and Kitbag (Coyote) icons
Added: Icons for some helmets and one vest
Added: Light Combat Helmet icons
Added: Localization for tooltip
STR_A3_bis_fnc_respawnmenuposition_warning
Added: DLC icons for Karts uniforms and headgear
Added: Function <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_unitHeadgear" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_unitHeadgear </a>
to handle the randomization of headgear and face wear (It supports the mission parameter <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Description.ext#disableRandomization" target="_blank"> disableRandomization </a>)\n* Added: Chaff to the countermeasure particle effect
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Vehicle_Customization_(VhC)" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_initVehicle </a>
now supports the object variable
BIS_enableRandomization
(works only with spawned vehicles after the scenario start)
Added: Correctly colored tracer ammo for SDAR (classes
30Rnd_556x45_Stanag_green
and
30Rnd_556x45_Stanag_red)\n* Added: New samples for LMG 6.5mm (body and turret versions)
Added: Use
BIS_disableDamageCheck = true
in your custom VR Training course function to disable automatic fail if player is injured
Added: New sound for turret movement
Added:
gunnerType
property to Taru turrets
Added:
gunnerType
property to Ghost Hawk turrets
Added: Configured <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/CfgVehicles_Config_Reference#hiddenSelections" target="_blank"> hiddenSelections </a>
for Leaflets, Graffiti and Posters ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=19054" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=19054 </a>)\n* Fixed: Dummy code for internal functions can no longer be overwritten in the public version
Fixed: ACP-C2 should not have tracers anymore ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=24296" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=24296 </a>)\n* Fixed: It was not possible to use a marker with undefined type as a respawn position ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=24302" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=24302 </a>)\n* Fixed: Shoes and gloves of the OPFOR ghillie suit are less shiny
Fixed: Iron / back-up / CQB sight FoV was inconsistent across weapons
Fixed: Naked eye FoV was inconsistent across vehicles
Fixed: Position lights on xH-9s should no longer glitch when turned off
Fixed: Muzzle flash of Panther GMG during low FPS
Fixed: Usability of <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/playMove" target="_blank"> playMove </a>
"Acts_AidlPercMstpSlowWrflDnon_pissing"
on player ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=23319" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=23319 </a>)\n* Fixed: Players now cannot rotate while animation
"Acts_AidlPercMstpSlowWrflDnon_pissing"
is played on them
Fixed: AI was interrupted (by lowering weapon) when shooting and reloading under certain (scripted) circumstances
Fixed: Magnification magnitudes back to the designed values after recent changes in default FoV
Fixed: Possible exploit of the Firing drills starting mechanic
Fixed: Player can no longer get stuck in the restrained animation when standing up from the unarmed sitting pose ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=24345" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=24345 </a>)\n* Fixed: The sprint with binoculars in hand sound was being played too fast ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=24350" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=24350 </a>)\n* Fixed: Missing commander's manual fire in some vehicles
Fixed: Broken face of the OPFOR diver ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=20380" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=20380 </a>)\n* Fixed: Truck Tempest Medical cargo dead bodies are no longer visible through the sides of the vehicle
Fixed: Unified case for factions even for AAF static GMG ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=24311" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=24311 </a>)\n* Fixed: Mortar now has a better center of mass
Fixed: Buoy didn't have buoyancy defined (*mind blown*)
Fixed: Floor grids on the Radio Tower were not penetrable
Fixed: Missing fire effect for missiles used by Kajman
Fixed: Animation of left / right unarmed prone roll was not been played when the player was holding the respective key and one roll had already been made
Fixed: Even the AAF has decided to train their commanders in vehicles to use the manual fire option
Fixed: Restoring time acceleration after leaving Splendid Camera didn't work correctly when the user loaded a stored view using Ctrl+0-9 before it
Fixed: Huge explosion when the control unit of autonomous static weapons was hit
Fixed: Several remaining discrepancies in optics:
- Inconsistent default zeroing of ARCO, RCO, AMS and KHS collimator
- Scaled zeroing ranges of AMS, KHS, MOS and LRPS optics
- Fixed discrete field of view for LRPS, TWS and TWS MG to be on par with their correct zoom min / max values
Fixed: Icons for several helmets were inconsistent
Fixed: The proper path to
plastic.rvmat
added to the racing helmet model
Fixed: The titles array in trigger effects is now correct
Fixed: Showcase Tanks - Tank crew no longer refuses to leave the helicopter at the mission start
Fixed: Objects inherited from the
Wall_F
class will now be fixated in a vertical position when placed in Zeus
Fixed:
CfgPatches
contained unnecessary modules
Fixed: Supports module - Artillery units would sometimes fail to fire
Fixed: Scenarios and configs that were using structures scripts (doors) are now using the new set of functions
Fixed: Player characters no longer stand up from crouch when lowering / raising their weapon while turning left / right
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_textTiles" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_textTiles </a>
was not using a unique UI layer
Fixed: Wounded Post-Process effects were applied when the player's avatar was deleted
Fixed: AAF technicians are now using a proper color scheme on their Quad bikes, not the FIA one ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=24527" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=24527 </a>)\n* Fixed: Doors on military structures should no longer be killing soldiers by pushing them through walls
Fixed: Dials in the cockpit of all Taru variants should no longer flicker
Fixed: VR Training (Placeables) - Blast radius cone would follow players even if they didn't have any charges in their inventory
Fixed: Missing support of some objects in module
"Open/Close Doors"
( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=18438" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=18438 </a>)\n* Fixed: Ineffective task setting when the sector module position changed
Fixed: Sprinting with binoculars clipping the rifle
Fixed: Shrieker rockets don't have control range anymore; AI should be able to use them correctly
Fixed: Recruits would not receive their previous loadout after respawning in MP Bootcamp
Fixed:
30Rnd_556x45_Stanag
tracer colors in boxes
Fixed: Copilot of Hellcat is actually able to take controls as a proper copilot
Fixed: User Interface lines are now sharper (affects edit box frames, tree hierarchy lines, and all map lines e.g.)
Fixed: Killing a unit being handled by the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_ambientAnimCombat" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_ambientAnimCombat </a>
function no longer switches the unit to the default standing animation before ragdoll is used ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=24475" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=24475 </a>)\n* Fixed: VR Training - the
“Real Virtuality”
achievement would get unlocked without the Weapon Handling courses completed
Fixed: AI used a different shooting sound than players
Fixed: AI wasn't using NLAW in its full firing range
Fixed: Many tweaks, fixes and improvements in translations
Fixed: Goat, chicken and sheep no longer stuck in animation after a few seconds ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=23692" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=23692 </a>)\n* Fixed: Wrong color of the smokes when they were thrown into the water ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=15875" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=15875 </a>)\n* Fixed: Script error at the start of mission Within Reach (campaign)
Fixed: Replaced question mark 2D icons for Zeus-only objects in the Objects (Sea) category
Tweaked: Slightly decreased
maxZeroing
for TRG and Mk20 to be on par with the design (and closer to their real maximum effective range). Also introduced
maxZeroing
to launchers despite them not having zeroing, since the value is used in Virtual Arsenal weapon statistics for the range measurement
Tweaked: AI idling animations with rifle lowered
Tweaked: Increased minimal magnification range of Binoculars and CSAT Laser Designator
Tweaked: FIA uniform materials
Tweaked: Decreased density of meat material to stabilize deviations in damage output from leg and arm hits
Tweaked: Redesigned publishing scenario tags selection dialog according to Steam tags categories
Tweaked: More vests and uniforms made available in the editor
Tweaked: Samples for LMG 6.5mm and LMG 7.62mm shooting
Tweaked: Script for destruction of power-lines (thanks to Killzone Kid - <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=24100" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=24100 </a>)\n* Changed: Newer commander optics mounted on Marids
Changed: The default angle of the Kart and Quad bike driver is now horizontal
Changed: Engineers have provided most cars with new tires that are more durable against punctures
Changed: Remade most structures scripts into functions
Changed: The randomization of headgear for the civilian and FIA units is now handled by
BIS_fnc_unitHeadgear
Changed: Class for LMG in several vehicles to create a different sound of shooting
Removed: Holosight tool tip <a href="http://dev.arma3.com/post/oprep-end-game"> End Game </a>
Added: Each side can have a randomized FOB selection
Added: Download / Upload is now player independent; the instigating player may die or leave the area but download is continued by the other player(s)
Added: Download / Upload status is now visible to all contributing players
Added: Default (lobby) loadouts are now available through the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Respawn" target="_blank"> respawn menu inventory </a>
Added: Property to end the scenario or not, if the last phase is reached and one of the competing sides did not establish its FOB
Fixed: Empty groups were not garbage collected
Fixed: Randomizer game logic was not selectable in the editor
Fixed: While downloading but losing connection, the message was shown for too long
Fixed: The Carrier’s vehicle was not ignored in the trace collision test for showing the carrier icon
Fixed: The Randomizer module was in the wrong category; it’s under Misc now
Fixed: The Randomizer module was using the same icon as the Respawn Module; it now uses the default logic icon
Fixed: Player had access to the action menu during the warm-up phase
Fixed: JIP players (after phase 3 started) did not see the Carrier 2D / 3D icon correctly
Tweaked: Carrier visibility check
Tweaked: Network traffic optimizations <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Revive" target="_blank"> Revive </a>
Tweaked: The respawn counter now appears instantly if Space is pressed before it's supposed to fade in <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Dynamic_Groups" target="_blank"> Dynamic Groups </a>
Added: A designer may now register groups (
see advanced functionality: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Dynamic_Groups#Additional_Functionality" target="_blank"> RegisterGroup and UnregisterGroup </a>)\n* Fixed: Terminating a group with option
bKeep
enabled would try to delete group even if it still had units
Fixed: When group leaders would assign a custom name to their group (through Dynamic Groups) the initial group ID was seen in chat messages. It is now using the correct custom name instead.
Tweaked: Refactored code to use the raw GROUP data type instead of the old abstract data structure, meaning it's now simplified and data is stored on the group level
Changed: Group names are now using <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/groupId" target="_blank"> groupId </a>
, which is set globally using new script command <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setGroupIdGlobal" target="_blank"> setGroupIdGlobal </a>

Potential spoilers:

Fixed: In the Within Reach and Preventive Diplomacy missions, the player could access the inventory during cut scenes
Fixed: In Moral Fiber the warehouse reinforcement choppers were lagging upon landing
Fixed: Bad right hand pose for sitting with tied hands behind back (Showcase FFV) animations
Fixed: Moral Fiber - If the player would shoot the vehicle tires, the mission would end as a failure, but shooting the tires again would re-trigger the end mission procedure
Fixed: In Moral Fiber the leader you have to help was playing a weird animation
Fixed: In Within Reach, there was a vehicle burning at the player start location
Fixed: Unstuck mechanic added for the journalist in Status Quo
Fixed: Issue in Status Quo where Nikos and the journalist were not talking to the player

ENGINE:

Added: Support for filling <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/DialogControls-Combo" target="_blank"> combo box types </a>
(
CT_COMBO
,
CT_LISTBOX
,
CT_XLISTBOX)\n* Added: New <a href="http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?159711-Development-Branch-Captain-s-AI-Log&p=2945231&viewfull=1#post2945231" target="_blank"> aiAmmoUsageFlags </a>
parameter for ammo. The engine will read old values and convert them to the new param if no new param is set.
Added: New script commands <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/param" target="_blank"> param </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/params" target="_blank"> params </a>
Added: AI using smoke cover when suppressed
Added: Property
magazineReloadSwitchPhase
for weapons describing when the new magazine should affect the revolving animation source during reload (values are relative to reload length 0-1)
Added: Script command <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/animate" target="_blank"> animate </a>
allows a third, optional, bool type parameter for instant phase change: true - animated instantly and without its sound, false (default) - behaves as it used to
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/addPublicVariableEventHandler" target="_blank"> addPublicVariableEventHandler </a>
support for object, group and teammember targets. <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setVariable" target="_blank"> setVariable </a>
accepts a 3rd ‘public’ parameter for its namespace version.
Added: Toolbox now supports tooltips
Added: New
animSource
type
userPositionHashedInit
, init phase randomized by position and
initPhaseArray
Added: Holstered sidearm visualization
Added: #
exportJIPMessages
server command for logging contents of the JIP queue to a file
Added: New script command <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/arrayIntersect" target="_blank"> arrayIntersect </a>
Added: New script command <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/allPlayers" target="_blank"> allPlayers </a>
Added: New script command <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/currentThrowable" target="_blank"> currentThrowable </a>
Added: New script command <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/serverName" target="_blank"> serverName </a>
Added: New script command <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/roleDescription" target="_blank"> roleDescription </a>
Added: New command <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/worldSize" target="_blank"> worldSize </a>
introduced
Added: Script command <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setGroupIdGlobal" target="_blank"> setGroupIdGlobal </a>
synchronizing group identities over the network
Added: New animation source
reloadMagazine2
for alternative muzzles (mostly for UGL)
Added: New script command <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/isObjectHidden" target="_blank"> isObjectHidden </a>
Added: New script command <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/configHierarchy" target="_blank"> configHierarchy </a>
Added: New script command <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/currentNamespace" target="_blank"> currentNamespace </a>
Added: Vest and helmet can protect more than one hitpoint (not yet applied in our data!)
Added: New scripting command <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getObjectViewDistance" target="_blank"> getObjectViewDistance </a>
Added:
maverickWeapon
parameter for missiles (so that
maverickWeapon
proxies are used even if
maxControlRange
is < 10)
Added:
colorDisabled
parameter to
RscActiveText
Added: Check for actors when creating PhysX joints
Fixed:
RoadSurfaceY
test for some objects
Fixed: RMB shouldn't switch between 1st and 3rd person view
Fixed: Static MG disappears after being assembled
Fixed: RMB in cargo position should zoom
Fixed:
RoadSurfaceY
now returns the correct world normal
Fixed: Artillery computer imprecise range detection
Fixed: UAV - Context menu function
"Assemble Darter"
was broken
Fixed: Satellite segment size computation for maps with non-zero satellite map alignment
Fixed: Missing action
"Connect to UAV"
Fixed: Combo box icons when a box is expanded and the list goes out of the parent controls group
Fixed: Holding RMB should zoom in cargo position in external view
Fixed: Disabled 3rd parameter for namespace version of <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setVariable" target="_blank"> setVariable </a>
for security reasons
Fixed: Possible crash fix borrowed from DayZ
Fixed: Ability to broadcast nil for <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/missionNamespace" target="_blank"> missionNamespace </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setVariable" target="_blank"> setVariable </a>
Fixed: Crash on application exit
Fixed: Crash when broken scenarios are downloaded from Steam Workshop
Fixed: Glitch with freelook while aiming down the sights
Fixed: Move backpack methods into
WeaponsStatePerson
Fixed: Text color of
ComboBox
in disabled state
Fixed: Sights distortion with horizontal aiming
Fixed: Objects with roadway are now sling loadable again
Fixed: Vertical aiming limits when running with lowered weapon
Fixed: Recoil affects gun azimuth in the correct axis
Fixed: Land contact for PhysX vehicles that are switching between sleep / wake state
Fixed: Helicopters acting as moving even when stationary with just their rotor moving
Fixed: Several hard-to-catch server crashes
Fixed: End Game - Game crashed when player died
Fixed: Could not load some terrains in <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Buldozer" target="_blank"> Buldozer </a>
, crashed after loading
Fixed: Exploit with <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/inGameUISetEventHandler" target="_blank"> inGameUISetEventHandler </a>
granted a menu hack possibility
Fixed: Zeroing is still visible if HUD is disabled ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=23960" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=23960 </a>)\n* Fixed: Vehicle HUD was still shown with disabled HUD ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=23962" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=23962 </a>)\n* Fixed: Allow toggle zoom for characters inside a vehicle
Fixed: Possible crash
Fixed: Epoch server crash
Fixed: Text in
RscXListBox
now uses color from the
colorDisabled
parameter when the control is disabled
Fixed: Sound - AI does not fully speak its dialog
Fixed:
hasHitpointProtectionInfo
config reading
Fixed: Gunner switches firing modes even if the commander is a player
Fixed: Game crash after a random time only in certain Workshop scenarios
Fixed: AT AI will not primarily attack vehicle crew
Fixed: Changing
selectionFireAnim
from
"zasleh"
hides muzzle flash forever (previous fix was overwritten)
Fixed: Missing title text for tags selection display
Fixed: Camera shake when in a parachute
Fixed:
gunnerType
property for 2D editor
Fixed: Scripted radio messages are spoken locally ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=24502" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=24502 </a>)\n* Fixed: Possible crash
Fixed: Camera shake when in a parachute
Fixed: Switching optics mode resets zeroing
Fixed: MP collisions of static non-local helicopters / airplanes
Fixed: Turn commands for AI tank drivers are now properly inverted in reverse
Fixed: Report only first time outed pending message for person / object
Fixed: Adjust actions disabled while swimming (fixes part of the endless unarmed run)
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setPosATL" target="_blank"> setPosATL </a>
for dead bodies
Fixed: Some issues with cloud rendering
Hotfixed: Look rotation limits without a weapon
Hotfixed: CTD related to nulled AI brains
Tweaked: Countermeasures AI refactored
Tweaked: Lower number of update position messages from clients
Tweaked: Non-local ragdoll weapons now collide as kinematic actors, so they don't break walls / trees
Tweaked: Editor - Group categories are alphabetically sorted
Tweaked: Improved open gate action detection (attempt #2)
Tweaked: Moderate overhaul of freelook, ‘Numpad’ looking and head-tracking behavior (more adjustments in the near future, depending on feedback)
Tweaked: Minor re-factoring of in
EntityAIFull
and
Man
for future usage
Tweaked: AI is reacting better to unknown soldiers shooting behind it
Tweaked: Inconsistent FOV in paraglide
Tweaked: TBB4 updated to version 4.3u6
Tweaked: Smoother freelook in FFV
Tweaked: Redesigned publishing scenario tags selection dialog according to Steam tags categories
Tweaked: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setVehiclePosition" target="_blank"> setVehiclePosition </a>
command (fixes and erasing an exploit)
Tweaked: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/isKindOf" target="_blank"> isKindOf </a>
command (now supports also config classes)
Tweaked: Smoother leg transition when traversing terrain of varying slope
Tweaked: AI guns on Sochor will now engage soldiers
Tweaked: Weather synchronization ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=3028" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=3028 </a>)\n* Tweaked: Auto-zeroing precision
Tweaked: Aiming behavior in limits
Tweaked: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/breakOut" target="_blank"> breakOut </a>
command (added support for a return value)
Tweaked: Tank drivers reversing
Tweaked: Move variant probabilities are now normalized to 1 (animations)
Optimized: Server message queue
Optimized: Network code in gear update messages
Changed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setVariable" target="_blank"> setVariable </a>
'public' argument enabled for namespaces with <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/uiNamespace" target="_blank"> uiNamespace </a>
being an exception
Changed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/profileNamespace" target="_blank"> profileNamespace </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/uiNamespace" target="_blank"> uiNameSpace </a>
disabled for <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/allVariables" target="_blank"> allVariables </a>
in MP
Changed: Steam tags placed into classes according to Steam categories
- Removed mod type tags from the tags selection display
- If there are at least 7 tags assigned to a scenario, the game adds a 'Tag Review' tag during publishing
Changed: Improved <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/mapCenterOnCamera" target="_blank"> mapCenterOnCamera </a>
command
Changed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/breakOut" target="_blank"> breakOut </a>
command (when failed, the command will return void, because of back-compat)

LAUNCHER:

Added: A simple crash report is saved to the logs folder and to the user desktop in case of an unhandled crash. This will be improved in the future with a custom crash dialogue.
Added: A keyboard shortcut for the <a href="http://www.battleye.com/" target="_blank"> BattlEye </a>
page (Alt+4)
Added: A keyboard shortcut for the
"Play unmodded"
command (Ctrl+Shift+P)
Added: Launcher will now automatically elevate itself when it detects that Steam is also running elevated (running on same integrity level is required to enable communication and to run the game). This should be a work-around for the issue manifested by <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Unusual_process_exit" target="_blank"> unusual exit code 0x00000035 </a>
.
Added: A link to a <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Unusual_process_exit" target="_blank"> Community Wiki page </a>
to the
"unusual process" exit
message box
Fixed: Added missing localization for tooltips
Fixed: Handling of malformed links (as well as other URIs) in the news feed
Fixed: Hotfix for the detection of a corrupted configuration file. Before the fix, the corrupted configuration file wasn't detected correctly, thus automatic repair of configuration file wasn't triggered and the application was unable to run.
Fixed: A possible folder duplication when a mod name is changed
Fixed: Inconsistencies in translations of a
"Steam Workshop"
string
Tweaked: Cached news gets updated when a newer version is available
Tweaked: Fatal errors in the news parser / converter are now handled even more gracefully
Changed: First BattlEye launcher parameter for main branch changed to 2 (previously was set to 0 for RC)
Changed: The icon for a fully signed mod changed from a check mark in a circle to a lock
Changed: Relative path calculation modified to not process paths as URIs to prevent unwanted percent decoding when processing the path

SERVER:

Updated: Stand-alone Windows Dedicated Server (1.48)
Updated: Stand-alone Linux Dedicated Server (1.48)
- Known issue: Steam client modifies the
- steam_appid.txt
- file incorrectly. In case of issues, verify its content is:
107410
- Known issue: Sometimes the add-ons are loaded from the wrong installation (e.g. main game)
- Try adding

-mod=curator;kart;heli;mark;dlcbundle** to your

- arma3server.exe
- shortcut

SPOTREP-00046

FROM: Project Lead
TO: Arma 3 Users
UNIT: Main Branch
ACTIVITY: Hotfix: 1.48 (Memory Footprint PhysX Data)
SIZE: ~20 MB / ~6 MB

NOTES

Consider using the Steam client option to verify the integrity of the local game cache to avoid corrupted data after downloading this update.
Consider defragmenting your HDD after downloading large updates.
A
Legacy Build
Steam branch is available for advanced users. It contains the previous significant main branch version (1.46). It can be used to compare specific changes between major releases. The access code for this branch is:
Arma3Legacy146
You can find the servers in the Steam library (switch the filter to "Tools") - "Arma 3 Server" (based on your OS, it will download the Windows or Linux version).
- Administrators can also use the command-line <a href="https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/SteamCMD" target="_blank"> SteamCMD </a>
- utility. The app ID is to be 233780.
- NVIDIA GameWorks™ Technology provided under license from NVIDIA Corporation. Copyright © 2002-2015 NVIDIA Corporation. All rights reserved.
In case of problems, please check the <a href="http://support.bistudio.com/arma-3" target="_blank"> Bohemia Interactive support F.A.Q. </a>
, <a href="http://arma3.com/faq" target="_blank"> Arma 3 F.A.Q. </a>
or <a href="http://www.battleye.com/support/faq/" target="_blank"> BattlEye F.A.Q. </a>
You can help us to further improve the game by posting your feedback on the <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/" target="_blank"> Feedback Tracker </a>
.

CHANGELOG

ENGINE:

Fixed: Memory consumption of loading binarized objects with PhysX convex components
Fixed: Crash caused by corruptions in (mod) data

LAUNCHER:

Fixed: Unable to start BattlEye Launcher if its compatibility settings force the system to elevate it (
"Run this program as an administrator"
is set in the
arma3battleye.exe
compatibility settings)
Added: New message boxes to communicate problems with the game or BattlEye start
Fixed: CTD that occurred when
arma3.exe
was missing, the user disregarded the warning, and clicked on the PLAY button in the Launcher
Fixed: Simple fix for false-positive detection of termination of the game process when in fact the game hadn't started due to waiting for BattlEye Launcher to start it

SERVER:

Updated: Stand-alone Windows Dedicated Server (hotfix 1.48)
Updated: Stand-alone Linux Dedicated Server (hotfix 1.48)
- Known issue: Steam client modifies the
- steam_appid.txt
- file incorrectly. In case of issues, verify its content is:
107410
- Known issue: Sometimes the add-ons are loaded from the wrong installation (e.g. main game)
- Try adding

-mod=curator;kart;heli;mark;dlcbundle** to your

- arma3server.exe
- shortcut

SPOTREP-00047

FROM: Project Lead
TO: Arma 3 Users
UNIT: Main Branch
ACTIVITY: Game Update: 1.50 (File Patching, Remote Script Execution, Animation Tweaks, AI Visibility Tweaks, Script Commands)
SIZE: ~889 MB / ~431 MB

NOTES

Consider using the Steam client option to verify the integrity of the local game cache to avoid corrupted data after downloading this update.
Consider defragmenting your HDD after downloading large updates.
A
Legacy Build
Steam branch is available for advanced users. It contains the previous significant main branch version (1.48). It can be used to compare specific changes between major releases. The access code for this branch is:
Arma3Legacy148
You can find the servers in the Steam library (switch the filter to "Tools") - "Arma 3 Server" (based on your OS, it will download the Windows or Linux version).
- Administrators can also use the command-line <a class="external-link" href="https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/SteamCMD" rel="nofollow"> SteamCMD </a>
- utility. The app ID is to be 233780.
- NVIDIA GameWorks™ Technology provided under license from NVIDIA Corporation. Copyright © 2002-2015 NVIDIA Corporation. All rights reserved.
In case of problems, please check the <a href="http://support.bistudio.com/arma-3" target="_blank"> Bohemia Interactive support F.A.Q. </a>
, <a href="http://arma3.com/faq" target="_blank"> Arma 3 F.A.Q. </a>
or <a href="http://www.battleye.com/support/faq/" target="_blank"> BattlEye F.A.Q. </a>
You can help us to further improve the game by posting your feedback on the <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/" target="_blank"> Feedback Tracker </a>
.

CHANGELOG

DATA:

Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Cars_Config_Guidelines#Steering_properties_for_player" target="_blank"> PlayerSteeringCoefficients </a>
configuration for basic vehicle types (adjusting sensitivity and linearity of steering)
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Cars_Config_Guidelines#Steering_properties_for_player" target="_blank"> PlayerSteeringCoefficients </a>
for UGV
Added: Implementation of the new headgear randomization configs
Added: Tab highlighting in Game Options
Added: Tab highlighting to the MP Create Game display
Added: New sounds for 30mm and 40mm autocannons (separated by turret / body position)
Added:
aiRateOfFire
properties to fire modes meant for players to ensure the correct rate of fire even on short distances
Added: ‘Creative solution’ to preload the line texture to avoid mipmapping
Added: Support for
description.ext
CfgTimeTrials
definitions (for self-contained TTs)
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_unitHeadgear" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_unitHeadgear </a>
now supports custom parameters from the scenario config file
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/CfgRemoteExecFunctions" target="_blank"> CfgRemoteExecFunctions </a>
white-list for restricting script functions executable via <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/remoteExec" target="_blank"> remoteExec </a>
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/CfgRemoteExec" target="_blank"> CfgRemoteExec </a>
for restricting script functions executable via <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/remoteExec" target="_blank"> remoteExec </a>
Added: Parameter
logicalOrder
set for all Field Manual entries
Added: Labels of UI elements in
RscDisplayServer
are now in config
Added: An Empty Unit Insignia for clearing previously defined <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Unit_Insignia" target="_blank"> insignia </a>
Added: Variants of smoke shells, chem lights and flares with infinite
timeToLive
(used in scripted modules)
Added: New samples for boats crashing into other boats
Added: Turret movement sounds for soft vehicles, APCs and MBTs
Added: Sounds of turret movement for CH-67 Huron and UH-80 Ghosthawk
Added: New size variations of particle effects for destroyed windows
Added:
initPlayerSpectator.sqf
for spectator slot initialization handling
Added: Sounds for turret movement on Speed Boat
Added: Icon for Tactical Backpack (Hex)
Added: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8lcpLCZDDPY" target="_blank"> Machine Gun Teams Community Guide </a>
Added:
BIS_fnc_animalRandomization
now supports animal class
Cock_random_F
Added: File patching indicator to Server Browser
Added: Tooltips to Post-Process settings in Video Options
Removed: All mentions of the legacy <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/allSites" target="_blank"> allSites </a>
command, replaced by entities
Site_F
Removed: Weapon info during free fall
Removed:
"Command mode"
action from controls as it was redundant and offered exactly the same functionality as the
"Select all units"
action
Changed: Renamed selections and bones of building destructible parts from
Dam_X
+
Unhide_X
to
Dam_X_hide
+
Dam_X_unhide
Changed:
"Zeus"
category in multiplayer role selection renamed to
"Virtual"
(it's more generic and open for future uses of virtual entities, e.g. a spectator role)
Changed: Copilot of the Hellcat has full control over the searchlight now (including switching it off and on again)
Changed: The randomization aspect of the animals is now handled by
BIS_fnc_animalRandomization
, For Goat's Sake
Changed: The old vehicle randomization (scripts) now uses <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Vehicle_Customization_%28VhC%29" target="_blank"> VhC </a>
Changed: Headgear and face wear randomization of the Guerilla units and civilians; the scripts now redirect to new function <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_unitHeadgear" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_unitHeadgear </a>
Changed: The scripts used to change the color of the Taru (including the pods) now use <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Vehicle_Customization_%28VhC%29" target="_blank"> VhC </a>
Changed: The old randomization scripts for animals now redirect to the new centralized system (
BIS_fnc_animalRandomization)\n* Tweaked: AI versus clutter visibility (Altis & Stratis)
Tweaked: Wood material to try to improve AI visibility tests on tree trunks
Tweaked: Kneel sprint (unarmed, rifle, pistol and launcher) has been tweaked to be more plausible and balanced
Tweaked: Unarmed sprinting
Tweaked: Minor volume changes for MRAP turret movement sounds ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=6699" style="line-height: 1.4285715;" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=6699 </a>)\n* Tweaked: Configured <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/CfgAmmo_Config_Reference#aiAmmoUsageFlags" target="_blank"> aiAmmoUsageFlags </a>
for ammo of planes to help them choose proper weapons
Tweaked: Dogs will now move around more often
Tweaked: Rescue Boat, autonomous GMG and HMG turrets, Zamak Ammo and HEMTT Repair are now available in Virtual Garage
Tweaked: Links for collisions SFX of Stomper
Tweaked: Linked additional samples for turrets of AR-2 Darter
Tweaked: Proper sounds of shooting different munitions for Marshall
Tweaked: New sound samples for 105mm, 120mm, 125mm and 155mm cannons
Tweaked: New samples for boat crashes linked
Tweaked: Sound attenuation for tank crews
Tweaked: Linked new SFX samples for boat crashes
Tweaked: Linked new SFX sample for boats landing on shallows
Tweaked: Volume of bullets hitting armored glass
Tweaked: Improved collision sounds of rubber boats
Tweaked: Minor volume changes for commander turret movements
Tweaked: Adjusted the thermal image of Stavrou's face
Tweaked: Shoes of ghillie suits are less shiny now
Tweaked: Reduced shadows of the noses of the civilian driver and pilot
Tweaked: Color of CSAT backpacks
Tweaked: Shemaghs to work correctly for Asian faces
Tweaked: Skinning of chest plates / stripes on VR soldier
Tweaked: Improved skinning of stomach stripes for VR soldier
Tweaked: Improved skinning / mesh of arm strips for VR soldier
Tweaked: Given more space to the overview description of non-owned Challenges
Tweaked: Volume of launcher locking sounds increased
Tweaked: Inventory equipment of all tracked and wheeled APCs were standardized across all factions
Tweaked: Translations for many languages
Tweaked: Minor volume changes for shooting Cyrus with silencer
Tweaked: Collision shapes for character movement
Improved: Cars are no longer prone to explosions from small arms fire. Explosive shells & devices are now required to blow up cars.
Fixed: Missing animation source warnings for xH-9 variants
Fixed: Leaving the Zeus interface while the interface was hidden led to all icons disappearing
Fixed: Icon, localization, author and editor presence of Carrier Rig (Black)
Fixed: SDAR rifles should now have correct faction-specific tracers
Fixed: Even APCs have been taken back to manufacturers for improved puncture protection of their wheels
Fixed: Removed non-existing magazine with empty class name from TRG family of weapons
Fixed: Launcher bug in unarmed sprinting
Fixed: Module arguments config inheritance
Fixed: Replaced 2D icons for Zeus-only map objects
Fixed: Launcher bug from sprint with binoculars
Fixed: Even the raised commander turret on Striders goes correctly sad panda if destroyed ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=24532" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=24532 </a>)\n* Fixed: Camera's display no longer overlays the time indicator
Fixed: Section
ComboBox
doesn't appear any more in the Streamlined editor layout when using a Xbox controller
Fixed: Animation and sound speed for kneeled sprint with pistol in hand
Fixed: Animation files for kneel sprint in FL / FR directions were swapped
Fixed: CSAT technicians have adjusted BTR-K Kamysh to prevent rolling even at extremely high speeds ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=24090" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=24090 </a>)\n* Fixed: Spawning a grey sport hatchback from config was creating a red one
Fixed: Soldiers have been told that Titan AT is not a static MG and they should rather report it as a static AT
Fixed: IEDs can now be detonated by gunfire ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=24303" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=24303 </a>)\n* Fixed: Lowering primary weapon while prone no longer causes the soldier to stand up ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=24674" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=24674 </a>)\n* Fixed: Switching to binoculars while standing with pistol lowered no longer forces player to go prone ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=24706" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=24706 </a>)\n* Fixed: Missing icons for some of the particle modules
Fixed: AI no longer gets stuck in prone stance
Fixed: Dampers of the rear right wheel on Tempest trucks is now actually on the right side
Fixed: Missing interior tail sound samples for Navid MMG
Fixed: Adjusted center of mass of Motorboat to provide a smooth and straight ride
Fixed: Red CSAT insignia are now back on the soldier uniform
Fixed: Collecting Zeus Intel objects force-opened the map on all clients. Now it happens only for the person who collected the Intel.
Fixed: Some virtual role icons were missing
Fixed: Rocket cursors for Wipeout and Neophron were aiming under the point of impact of rockets
Fixed: Snakes are no longer stuck in animations
Fixed: Sides other than RESISTANCE, WEST and EAST did not have their scenario ending properly if they existed
Fixed: Adjusted strength of RPG-42 explosions
Fixed: Proper footstep sound is played when moving with pistol in combat pace
Fixed: Players can no longer see through an object with a launcher in their hands
Fixed: Drivers of Panther, Cheetah and Bobcat have learned that they should not turn out when there is no hatch for that
Fixed: Weapons on the backs of soldiers are no longer twitching while changing sidearm to binoculars and vice versa
Fixed: Player no longer has an obscured view when crouching in the R / BR / B directions in CSAT fatigues / ghillie suit and aiming (RMB pressed) with RCO (sometimes ARCO) optics
Fixed: Launcher position on back for combat pace in the B / BR / R directions
Fixed: CSAT soldiers had unnaturally pale hands and legs compared to their face skin tone
Fixed: Helicopter Pilot [AAF] and Pilot [NATO] injury materials
Fixed: Mirrors of FTW have a proper color even while sitting in them as a driver
Fixed: Suspension of FTW has been adjusted to prevent barrel rolling
Fixed: Player doesn’t slide anymore after a second vault (step over) when moving and pressing LCtrl at the same time
Fixed: Missing config properties for animal class
Cock_random_F
Fixed: Many localization issues
Fixed: Animals had the wrong position of their land contact points
Fixed: Missing macro in Server List configuration
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arsenal" target="_blank"> Arsenal </a>
buttons were broken when the game was running in an incorrect aspect ratio
Fixed: Some View Geometry
LOD
selections were missing for small palm trees
Fixed: Naval mines are now correctly going boom if they are shot with a properly heavy weapon
Fixed: Machine Guns on the AH-9 Pawnee were not rotating
Fixed: Hand animation glitches for the Mk14 rifle
Fixed: Adjusted hitzones and penetration materials of FTW
Fixed: Vehicles should no longer be able to drive through the main door of the office building
Fixed: Characters in the AMV-7 Marshall should not clip through the ceiling
Fixed: Origin of coaxial machine gun bullets on Slammer is now actually the coaxial machine gun; the bullets felt a bit lost in the main cannon chamber
Fixed: The multiplayer topic in the Field Manual was empty during campaign gameplay
Fixed: Soldier legs extended if the player changed weapon or reloaded while lying down hill
Fixed: Minor animation issues on the belt of the Zafir machine gun <a href="http://dev.arma3.com/post/oprep-end-game" target="_blank"> End Game </a>
Added: Scripted event handlers -
EndGame_OnStageChanged
/
EndGame_OnStartGameObjectiveCompleted
/
EndGame_OnObjectiveStateChanged
/
EndGame_OnObjectiveCompleted
/
EndGame_OnObjectiveEnded
Added: Schematics objects can now be destructible
Added: The music that plays at the start of each phase can now be customized in the Objectives Instance Module
Added: Equipment rewards for capturing Intel were reintroduced, now being controlled by a more optimized system
Removed: The additional equipment that is being given upon securing the Intel site
Improved: Zeus support
Improved: FPS boost (the equipment rewards functionality was bringing FPS down significantly)
Improved: Adding items to Virtual Arsenal created unnecessary network overhead
Improved:
DownloadProgress
is now updated 4 times less often
Fixed: Possible script error on JIP
Fixed: Error message upon End Game initialization
Fixed: Possible undefined variable in an expression in <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Event_Scripts" target="_blank"> initServer.sqf </a> <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Dynamic_Groups" target="_blank"> Dynamic Groups </a>
Added: Group <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Unit_Insignia" target="_blank"> insignia </a>
are now added to the unit itself
Fixed: Create Group UI button not working if a player was in a non-registered group ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=24806" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=24806 </a>)\nPotential spoilers:
Tweaked: In Showcase Armed Assault the turrets on the Tigris (enemy outpost) had their ammo reduced significantly
Fixed: Moral Fiber - An instance where the eject action could be called on units which are not in the vehicle anymore
Fixed: Soldier abusing POW now moves as intended in the final cutscene of the “Damage Control” mission in the “Prologue" campaign ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=24688" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=24688 </a>)\n

ENGINE:

Added: Player <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Cars_Config_Guidelines#Steering_properties_for_player" target="_blank"> steering coefficients </a>
moved to config (
carType)\n* Added: Script commands <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/remoteExec" target="_blank"> remoteExec </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/remoteExecCall" target="_blank"> remoteExecCall </a>
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/remoteExec" target="_blank"> remoteExec </a>
/ <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/remoteExecCall" target="_blank"> remoteExecCall </a>
support for JIP
Added: Ability to restrict / turn off <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/remoteExec" target="_blank"> remoteExec </a>
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/remoteExec" target="_blank"> remoteExec </a>
support for removing a message from the JIP queue
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/remoteExec" target="_blank"> remoteExec </a>
support for automatically generated JIP ID
Added: Ability to restrict JIP in <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/CfgRemoteExec" target="_blank"> CfgRemoteExec </a>
via a
jip
parameter
Added:
allowedTargets
for <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/CfgRemoteExec" target="_blank"> CfgRemoteExec </a>
's commands and functions to restrict the direction in which <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/remoteExec" target="_blank"> remoteExec </a>
commands can be executed
Added: The
-pid= <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Startup_Parameters" target="_blank"> startup parameter </a>
should work for all executables
Added: Object transparency can be specified in surfaces for AI detection
Added: New script commands <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/didJIP" style="line-height: 1.4285715;" target="_blank"> didJIP </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/didJIPOwner" style="line-height: 1.4285715;" target="_blank"> didJIPOwner </a>
Added: New <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/targetKnowledge" target="_blank"> targetKnowledge </a>
command (better version of <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/knowsAbout" target="_blank"> knowsAbout </a>)\n* Added: New <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/distance2D" target="_blank"> distance2D </a>
command
Added: Support for displaying server mods in the LAN tab
Added: Optional parameter for <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/selectionPosition" target="_blank"> selectionPosition </a>
to select specific LOD (Memory, Geometry, FireGeometry, LandContact, HitPoints)
Added: New eventHandler <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Event_Handlers#SeatSwitched" target="_blank"> SeatSwitched </a>
Added: Support for a picture on the right side of a (UI) tree
Added: New script commands <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/splitString" target="_blank"> splitString </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/joinString" target="_blank"> joinString </a>
Added: New script command <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/objectParent" target="_blank"> objectParent </a>
Added: New script command <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getObjectType" target="_blank"> getObjectType </a>
Added: New script command <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getModelInfo" target="_blank"> getModelInfo </a>
Added: New script command <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getAllHitPointsDamage" target="_blank"> getAllHitPointsDamage </a>
Added: New script command <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getHitIndex" target="_blank"> getHitIndex </a>
Added: New script command <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setHitIndex" target="_blank"> setHitIndex </a>
Added: New script command <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/lineIntersectsSurfaces" target="_blank"> lineIntersectsSurfaces </a>
Added: New script commands <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/AGLToASL" target="_blank"> AGLToASL </a>
, <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/ASLToAGL" target="_blank"> ASLToAGL </a>
Added:
allowedFilePatching <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/server.cfg" target="_blank"> server.cfg </a>
parameter
Changed:
-noFilePatching
replaced with
-filePatching
( <a href="https://forums.bistudio.com/topic/183049-file-patching/" target="_blank"> file patching </a>
disabled by default)
Changed: The ‘thanks for your purchase’ dialog shows a list of newly unlocked DLCs instead of a list of all currently owned ones
Changed: Pose adjust action disabled in movement (to prevent problems with slowdown)
Changed: Commands
xxxContainer
return null-object when failed now ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=24945" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=24945 </a>)\n* Changed: Command <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/createDisplay" target="_blank"> createDisplay </a>
now returns handle to created display (or null)
Changed: Command <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/parseNumber" style="line-height: 1.4285715;" target="_blank"> parseNumber </a>
now supports Booleans (parseNumber true > 1)
Improved: Simulation when a vehicle is sling loaded but the player is not in the parent vehicle
Tweaked: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/onPlayerConnected" target="_blank"> onPlayerConnected </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/onPlayerDisconnected" target="_blank"> onPlayerDisconnected </a>
commands (
_owner
and
_jip
variables)
Tweaked: Increased maximum memory limit on Linux
Tweaked: Splitting
networkDiagInterval
logs to their own files
Tweaked: Network traffic optimizations
Tweaked: Improved
CfgSounds
to be able to use sounds from an addon
Tweaked: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/inGameUISetEventHandler" target="_blank"> inGameUISetEventHandler </a>
event handlers
Tweaked: Reduced memory required for roads
Tweaked: Changed priorities of freeing on-demand memory
Tweaked: Load object lists from the camera position in iterations instead of a square from the bottom
Tweaked: Changed system for locking object lists around the camera (it isn't resetting loading that often)
Tweaked: If there isn’t enough memory, limit preloading and keep something for release if needed
Tweaked:
MessageBox
texts in the editor
Tweaked:
HandleDamage
event handler can now return the damaged part index as integer
Tweaked: Event handlers via <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/inGameUISetEventHandler" target="_blank"> inGameUISetEventHandler </a>
no longer return hidden menu items on scroll
Fixed: Passengers can now properly turn their NVGs on and off ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=23649" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=23649 </a>)\n* Fixed: Getting out of vehicles no longer resets fire mode ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=7395" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=7395 </a>)\n* Fixed: Bugged view whilst using TrackIR and entering vehicles
Fixed: Inaudible weapon firing SFX (e.g. UGL and PMCL) in MP under certain conditions
Fixed: Preserve external camera after getting out of a vehicle
Fixed: Time of day affected by low FPS
Fixed: Bug in simulation when a vehicle is sling loaded but the player is not in the parent vehicle
Fixed: Dedicated Server or Headless Client would freeze if a pop-up error showed up
Fixed:
mpStatistics.log
moved from the Arma 3 root directory to other logs (profile directory)
Fixed: FFV remote player simulation in local vehicles
Fixed: Copilot controls in airplanes
Fixed: Ignoring forward declaration classes when setting source mods
Fixed: A crash when an object list was released and loaded again
Fixed: An issue with FFV remote player simulation and optimized simulation for remote vehicles
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/allTurrets" target="_blank"> allTurrets </a>
command should now properly return commander turrets with FFV
Fixed: Healing action is now disabled while on a ladder
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/allTurrets" target="_blank"> allTurrets </a>
fixed for FFV again (allTurrets [vehicle, false] will not return any turret with FFV now)
Fixed: Unintentional endless looping of sounds of weapons
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/missionStart" target="_blank"> missionStart </a>
always had the same value on Dedicated Servers
Fixed: Suspension diagnostics possibly causing a crash
Fixed: Crash caused by potential corruptions in (mod) data
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/selectionPosition" target="_blank"> selectionPosition </a>
checks all LODs as it should
Fixed: Spam of the
PlayerUpdate
messages from the server
Fixed: Animation variants / idle poses were not canceled on remote players
Fixed: Player with a not fully opened parachute will now take damage when hitting the ground
Fixed: XBox shortcut icons allowed to show
Fixed: Can rewrite full
EditBoxes
Fixed: Burst fire not completed because of a ‘can't fire’ animation state
Fixed: Recursive <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/PreProcessor_Commands#.23include" target="_blank"> #include </a>
crash in the preprocessor
Fixed: Drag and drop for
ListNBox
Fixed: Personal waypoints for UAVs now show the correct distance and radar icon
Fixed: Save profile namespace only when it was already loaded (could cause corruption)
Fixed: Radio / dialog not audible in transport
Fixed: Broken Headless Client auto-assign
Fixed: Paratrooper should not destroy a helicopter rotor system
Fixed: CTD in campaign menu
Fixed: Wrong path handling when combining paths
Fixed: Brainless soldiers causing a null center crash
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/addMagazine" target="_blank"> addMagazine </a>
would sometimes duplicate smoke grenades ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=25067" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=25067 </a>)\n* Fixed: The last item in listboxes is now always visible instead of being cut
Fixed: Script command <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/roleDescription" target="_blank"> roleDescription </a>
(AI entities returned the wrong role description in MP)
Fixed: Changing scenario hash should no longer crash the client
Fixed: Smoke grenade ending SFX volume unbalanced
Fixed: An issue with <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/squad.xml" target="_blank"> squad.xml </a>
on Linux servers ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=22506" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=22506 </a>)\n* Fixed: Independents were not firing at forces that turned from friendly to hostile
Fixed: Infantry engaging armored vehicles with rifles
Fixed: CTD in the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/intersect" target="_blank"> intersect </a>
command
Fixed: Turn-out action was broken in MP when done multiple times
Hotfixed: Player personTurret movement appears laggy for other players

LAUNCHER:

Added: A troubleshooting report dialog (invoked from the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Unusual_process_exit" target="_blank"> unusual process exit </a>
dialog or the application menu)
Added: Active app compatibility flags are now logged in the Launcher operational log
Added: Localizations for update 1.50
Added: List of compatible Windows versions included in the application manifest
Added: A flag and getter that returns whether subscribed content list has been received [SteamLayer]
Added: An identity for each usage of the modern style select folder dialog so they are treated separately by the Operating System
Added: A dependency to the modern common controls and dialogs library included in the application manifest
Added: Culture and version information to the simple and emergency crash logger
Added: A list of assemblies to the simple crash logger
Added: Exception handling for ghosts, ghouls and errors in the Log4Net logger. No log, no crash, no log, no crash!
Changed: Parameter
"No File Patching"
is replaced with the
"Enable File Patching"
parameter
Tweaked: The
PLAY
button is now focused when the Launcher starts, so it can be started by the Enter or Space keys without further interaction
Tweaked: Improved whitespace handling in the news parser and converter
Tweaked: Changed default options for the modern style select folder dialog
Tweaked: The status bar message displayed while the Steam connection is being initialized and data is being preloaded
Tweaked: Localizations
Fixed: Header of the Name column changed from
Imię
to
Nazwa
in Polish
Fixed: An error during creation of a parameter string when a file parameter value was null for an unknown reason
Fixed: Added error handling to the process monitor to prevent unnecessary creation of an emergency report
Fixed: Small fixes to basic keyboard navigation
Fixed: Added handling of an error when Launcher is unable to delete a folder with a local mod
Fixed: Launcher now opens the old folder selection dialog if a new one is unavailable due to overridden system settings or an unavailable COM class
Fixed: Launcher doesn't close automatically when instructed to do so after the game ends
Fixed: The 'subscribed content list changed' event is now not fired until a fresh list is received from Steam [SteamLayer]
Fixed: Last update date of the subscribed mods was displayed in the UTC time zone
Fixed: An error message is displayed when the common system open file dialogs are unavailable instead of CTD
Fixed: Last update date was not updated properly
Fixed: A typo in the logs
Fixed: A few multi-line strings were truncated to a single localized line
Fixed:
pl-PL
localization of a general error message box was causing a CTD

SERVER:

Updated: Stand-alone Windows Dedicated Server (1.50)
Updated: Stand-alone Linux Dedicated Server (1.50)
- Known issue: Steam client modifies the
- steam_appid.txt
- file incorrectly. In case of issues, verify its content is:
107410
- Known issue: Sometimes the add-ons are loaded from the wrong installation (e.g. main game)
- Try adding

-mod=curator;kart;heli;mark;dlcbundle** to your

- arma3server.exe
- shortcut

SPOTREP-00048

FROM: Project Lead
TO: Arma 3 Users
UNIT: Main Branch
ACTIVITY: Game Update: 1.52 (Maintenance, Crash Fixes, Memory Allocator)
SIZE: ~645 MB / ~301 MB

NOTES

Consider using the Steam client option to verify the integrity of the local game cache to avoid corrupted data after downloading this update.
Consider defragmenting your HDD after downloading large updates.
A
Legacy Build
Steam branch is available for advanced users. It contains the previous significant main branch version (1.50). It can be used to compare specific changes between major releases. The access code for this branch is:
Arma3Legacy150
This update does not apply to <a href="http://dev.arma3.com/ports" target="_blank"> the experimental Linux and Mac port betas </a>
at time of writing.
You can find the servers in the Steam library (switch the filter to "Tools") - "Arma 3 Server" (based on your OS, it will download the Windows or Linux version).
- Administrators can also use the command-line <a href="https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/SteamCMD" target="_blank"> SteamCMD </a>
- utility. The app ID is to be 233780.
- NVIDIA GameWorks™ Technology provided under license from NVIDIA Corporation. Copyright © 2002-2015 NVIDIA Corporation. All rights reserved.
In case of problems, please check the <a href="http://support.bistudio.com/arma-3" target="_blank"> Bohemia Interactive support F.A.Q. </a>
, <a href="http://arma3.com/faq" target="_blank"> Arma 3 F.A.Q. </a>
or <a href="http://www.battleye.com/support/faq/" target="_blank"> BattlEye F.A.Q. </a>
You can help us to further improve the game by posting your feedback on the <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/" target="_blank"> Feedback Tracker </a>
.

CHANGELOG

DATA:

Added: Items in <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arsenal" target="_blank"> Arsenal </a>
lists now have a tool tip with full name (users can use it to see otherwise cut off names)
Added: GM6 charging handle animation
Added: M320 bolt animation when firing the last round of a magazine
Added: Friendly Fire module - FF event is triggered if player kills friendly using a vehicle turret
Added: Friendly Fire module - possibility to add an empty vehicle
Added: Friendly Fire module - possibility to add a non-empty vehicle (crew is checked as well)
Added: Friendly Fire module - possibility to change priority for checking being hit (one hit leads to friendly fire)
Tweaked: Faction showcases updated
Tweaked: Adjusted hitzones and penetration materials of the Quadbike and Offroad
Tweaked: Slight change of the engine volume for Speed Boat and Rubber Boat
Tweaked: Animation configs for poultry cleaned and splendidized
Tweaked: Optimized module site >> animals
Tweaked: Optimized function for removing respawn positions
Tweaked: GM6 refactored, so only the basic model is now used (camo selection used for creating a texture variant)
Tweaked: M320 refactored, so only the basic model is now used (camo selection used for creating a texture variant)
Tweaked: GM6 bolt animation tweaked to work properly when firing the last round of a magazine.
Tweaked: AAF soldier's TI texture un-commented out in the injury material, so his legs should behave properly in TI when he's dead
Tweaked: In MP Bootcamp, the convoy challenge now only sends net messages to Instructors (as it should) instead of all players
Tweaked: Always showing
"NEAR AIRPORT"
as the location at the start of faction showcases
Tweaked: Autonomous turrets are now performing auto fire if not connected to in faction showcases
Tweaked: PhysX collision shape of MRAPs (mostly the bottom)
Tweaked: Adjusted geometries for HEMTT Medical and armed Offroad
Tweaked: Attenuation setup preparation for several vehicles
Tweaked: AO in Showcase Drones enlarged to prevent accidental fail mission ending ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=15164" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=15164 </a>)\n* Tweaked: Adjusted standard FM characteristics of the Taru to fit the advanced FM better
Tweaked: ASRAAM rockets adjusted to only lock on to air targets
Changed: The following classes (from
CfgVehicles)\n* I_Heli_light_03_base_F
,
I_Heli_light_03_unarmed_base_F
,
B_Heli_Transport_03_base_F
,
B_Heli_Transport_03_unarmed_base_F
and
C_Hatchback_01_sport_grey_F
- are now marked as deprecated and shouldn't be used anymore
Changed: The Garage and the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Vehicle_Customization_(VhC)" target="_blank"> Vehicle Customization </a>
system now skip the animation source periods
Removed: Random drivers and some soldier base classes from Zeus
Removed: Servo sound for movement of rear turret on Speed Boat, since it's moved by hands
Removed: Servo sound for turret movement of the Ghosthawk and the Huron (turret is moved by hands without any servo)
Removed: Class-based differences in AI spotting abilities (it is covered by other systems instead)
Fixed: Lobby descriptions of Support MP scenarios
Fixed: Wrong names of samples for Huron
Fixed: Base soldier classes now have a proper scope of 0 (
B_Soldier_02_f
,
B_Soldier_03_f
,
B_Soldier_04_f
,
B_Soldier_05_f
,
I_Soldier_02_F
,
I_Soldier_03_F
,
I_Soldier_04_F
,
O_Soldier_02_F)\n* Fixed: Escape from Stratis - Possible premature scenario end for reconnecting clients
Fixed: Spawning green unarmed Huron now properly spawns a green unarmed Huron instead of the black ninja that crept in all the time
Fixed: Player was able to get in a tank in Showcase Zeus and break the scenario flow
Fixed: When Zeus used a custom name for an Attack / Defend objective, it wasn't shown to other players
Fixed: The
"Arsenal"
option in Zeus respawn loadout selection was not always sorted on top
Fixed: Planes were too durable when colliding with objects
Fixed: Team Leaders of all factions were equipped with binoculars
Fixed: Tool tip in ORBAT viewer was shown even when it had no content
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arsenal" target="_blank"> Arsenal </a>
didn't support launcher attachments
Fixed: Vehicle icons in radar were not shown for vehicles remotely-controlled by Zeus
Fixed: Task title in diary was indented too far
Fixed: Explosive Specialists classes in a FIA Support group appeared as Rifleman instead after editing them
Fixed: Tool tips in Strategic Map lingered on even after the cursor no longer hovered over any item
Fixed: Third parameter of <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_spawnGroup" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_spawnGroup </a>
as Scalar did not spawn characters ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=10532" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=10532 </a>)\n* Fixed: In Garage, when players took control of a UAV and then switched it to another vehicle, they lost control over their character
Fixed: Vehicle appearance was not loaded correctly in the Garage
Fixed: New proper debriefing in Showcase Commanding in case you finish the mission without casualties
Fixed: Sound Suppressor LMG duplicity in Zeus
Fixed: Sound Suppressor 6.5mm made available for Mk200
Fixed: Characters are no longer forced to go kneel from stand while switching from run to sprint with a launcher in their hands in FR / FL directions
Fixed: Correct transition from stand / kneel sprint to run with launcher in hand in FR / FL directions
Fixed: Players are now punished if they become a renegade in multiplayer (Showcase Firing From Vehicles)
Fixed: Flags of CTRG soldiers no longer flicker in buildings
Fixed: Sidearm holster had the wrong scope
Fixed: Missing faces on gloves of VR Entities and corrected skinning of some vertices on their gloves
Fixed: Imperfect scenario error handling on Dedicated Servers
Fixed: In the respawn menu, switching from position selection to load-out selection and back didn't preserve the selected position
Fixed: When a remotely-controlled unit accessed <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arsenal" target="_blank"> Arsenal </a>
, it modified the original player, not the puppet
Fixed: SDV icon in Field Manual is now consistent with the rest of vehicles
Fixed: Artillery smoke shell had a strange model after impact ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=18333" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=18333 </a>)\n* Fixed: When Zeus joined an already running Seize or Defend scenario, he was unable to edit vehicles created by automatic systems
Fixed: RCWS turrets sad panda behavior has been unified across vehicles
Fixed: NATO technicians have found that some parts of the up armored Slammer were actually weaker than for its standard counterpart and have installed an additional layer of protection
Fixed: Issue when opening the old camera ( <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_cameraOld" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_cameraOld </a>)\n* Fixed: In ZGM Bootcamp, players could complete the vehicle obstacle course with any vehicle, even though the quad bike was the one requested
Fixed: Size and position of Xbox icons in buttons when the controller is plugged in
Fixed: It's no longer possible to access Splendid Camera and Animation Viewer while in Zeus (it was breaking its camera)
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arsenal" target="_blank"> Arsenal </a>
icons didn't fit into the screen when using Very Large UI size
Fixed: Scripting errors when switching players in the spectator script
Fixed:
soundEnv
parameters changed (footstep issues in cargo buildings, on metal stairs, etc.), adjusted even the material in some of the buildings
Fixed: Achievement Star Recruit had the wrong text description (Bootcamp)
Fixed: In MP Bootcamp, if a Recruit would die during a vehicle race and all other Recruits had finished, the Instructor challenge was succeeded upon respawn
Fixed: Position macros from the last change were broken after binarization
Fixed: The animation phases were incorrectly reset by function <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Vehicle_Customization_(VhC)" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_initVehicle </a>
Fixed: Restarting while a Challenge (FD or TT) is already ending, now actually restart the Challenge
Fixed: Restarting while a Challenge (FD or TT) is already restarting, now is disabled
Fixed: Zeus can no longer take control of autonomous vehicles controlled by another player
Fixed: After a previous fix, sectors were named correctly, but the task action (e.g.
"Seize"
or
"Defend")\n* Fixed: BLUFOR UAV used in OPFOR and AAF faction showcases
Fixed: Autonomous turrets Mk30A HMG .50 could not be connected to using a UAV terminal in the faction showcase
Fixed: Civilians were unable to capture sectors created by the Sector Module
Fixed: Characters (both alive and dead) in cargo positions are no longer colliding with Zamak and Tempest Medical truck body
Fixed: Error message when creating
RscSlider
,
RscFrame
or
RscToolbox
using the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/ctrlCreate" target="_blank"> ctrlCreate </a>
command
Fixed: Zeus didn't see sector icons in the scene
Fixed: The
"TRY"
button in Garage is no longer available when the preview vehicle has no empty seats
Fixed: Navid and SPMG now correctly appear under Machineguns in Zeus when editing a box
Fixed: Geometries for Taru, Blackfoot and Huron are more precise
Fixed: Zeus lightning didn't always hit its target properly, often leading to characters surviving the blow
Fixed: Scrolling issues in the Zeus main display
Fixed: RPT spam related to the armory hints with obsolete attributes width and height
Fixed: RPT spam:
"given item with name: [acc_flashlight] isn't linked to a weapon!"
Fixed: It was sometimes possible to scroll the map preview image in the terrain selection menu
Fixed: Missing description text for some MP scenarios
Fixed:
B_127x108_Ball
audibleFire
&
visibleFire
Hotfixed:
"No entry"
error message for some mines
Potential spoilers:
Added: In campaign mission Preventive Diplomacy there is now a hint when the last artillery request is done (out of ammo)
Tweaked: Wipeout flyover postponed to after the briefing in New Dawn
Tweaked: Conversation samples boosted in scenarios New Dawn and Air Superiority
Fixed: Miller could be killed without consequence in-between killing the CSAT soldiers and rendezvousing with him afterwards (Common Enemy)
Fixed: Speed boats are now guaranteed to drive away when boarded (Tipping Point)
Fixed: Loudspeakers are now working in mission New Dawn
Fixed: The
"Instructor"
link in the menu for the Crossing Paths scenario was inoperative ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=16361" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=16361 </a>)\n* Fixed: The OSD text as related to the wrong detection of the current location in Status Quo
Fixed: Corrected grid references during the map tutorial segment (Diplomatic Relations)
Fixed: In Crossing Paths, Nikos’ character had the wrong identity / face <a href="http://dev.arma3.com/post/oprep-end-game" target="_blank"> End Game </a>
:
Added: View Distance is now a lobby parameterTweaked: Reduced distance for the schematics pickup action
Tweaked: The schematics pickup action now does a geometry line trace between the eyes of the player and the pickup object, and is only available if no collision is found
Tweaked: The 'Task Enhancements' system now also draws map markers for tasks with
"AUTOASSIGNED"
state
Tweaked: The distance from which you can upload schematics is now bigger
Tweaked: Optimized pickup / upload action conditions
Fixed: Color of FOBs did not match the side color owning it
Fixed: Respawning into an active download hides the progress bar
Fixed: In End Game Kavala there was an exploitable respawn point for the team having to defend the Upload at the harbor
Fixed: Schematics could be stolen through the Prevent upload action

ENGINE:

Added: New script command <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/magazinesAllTurrets" target="_blank"> magazinesAllTurrets </a>
Added: New script command <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/shownHUD" target="_blank"> shownHUD </a>
Added: Report when a uniform is using an abstract character class
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/disableNVGEquipment" target="_blank"> disableNVGEquipment </a>
to disable night-vision functions on vehicles
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/disableRemoteSensors" target="_blank"> disableRemoteSensors </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getRemoteSensorsDisabled" target="_blank"> getRemoteSensorsDisabled </a>
commands
Added: Linux server prints warnings when no config is specified
Added: More information about an entity's owner container to script command <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/logEntities" target="_blank"> logEntities </a>
Added: Option to disable the server send messaging thread in case of random crashing (
-disableServerThread)\n* Tweaked: TBB4 updated to version 132112 on 4.4 (tbb44_20150728oss)
Tweaked: Script command <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/createSite" target="_blank"> createSite </a>
doesn't work and will not work - marked as obsolete and added a comment into the documentation about that fact
Tweaked: Script command <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getModelInfo" target="_blank"> getModelInfo </a>
returns Boolean
hasSkeleton
as 3rd parameter
Tweaked: Script command <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/lineIntersectsSurfaces" target="_blank"> lineIntersectsSurfaces </a>
- added two optional parameters (primary and secondary LOD filter types)
Tweaked: Optimized server performance when updating Steam variable values
Tweaked:
NMTFireWeapon
message optimization
Tweaked: AI aiming from multiple muzzles (e.g. Slammer coaxial)
Tweaked: Weapon inertia while prone
Tweaked: Preserving zoom when switching from optics
Tweaked: Camera warping when leaving weapon deployment
Changed: Script commands
loadFile*
,
htmlLoad
,
prepocessFile*
,
exec*
now consider <a href="https://forums.bistudio.com/topic/183049-file-patching/" target="_blank"> file patching </a>
settings
Changed: Disabled support for absolute paths in the pre-processor
Changed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/disableTIEquipment" target="_blank"> disableTIEquipment </a>
now disables only Thermal Imaging functions on vehicles
Changed: The
netlog
file was moved into the
AppData
directory
Fixed: AI could see through smoke in MP under some conditions
Fixed: AI with a vehicle assigned ignored Get In / Load waypoint synchronization
Fixed: Script command <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/showHUD" target="_blank"> showHUD </a>
- reset cursors which are not included in
ShowAll
Fixed: Script command <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/intersect" target="_blank"> intersect </a>
could cause a CTD when it tried to return a game object without skeleton
Fixed: Every deployment in prone position moves with the player's character a few centimeters backwards
Fixed: AI was switching to their sidearm, when their rifle still had some ammo left
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/htmlLoad" target="_blank"> htmlLoad </a>
didn't work with URLs when <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/server.cfg#Server_Security" target="_blank"> allowedHTMLLoadExtensions </a>
was set in a Dedicated Server's config
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/htmlLoad" target="_blank"> htmlLoad </a>
restrictions when loading URL ( <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/server.cfg#Server_Security" target="_blank"> allowedHTMLLoadURIs </a>
in
CfgCommands
or <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/server.cfg" target="_blank"> server.cfg </a>)\n* Fixed: Player is not able to change to primary weapon after a scenario loads with binoculars in hands
Fixed: Cases of the view being tilted after leaving weapon deployment in prone in a ‘non-trivial’ way
Fixed: Input problems after Time Trials restarting
Fixed: Helicopters would start hovering even without applying throttle
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/remoteExec" target="_blank"> remoteExec </a>
in init scripts would execute too soon compared to <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_MP" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_MP </a>
Fixed: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/allPlayers" target="_blank"> allPlayers </a>
command should not show a duplicated player anymore
Fixed: AI units could not enter a vehicle when surrounded by other vehicles
Fixed: Script command <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/splitString" target="_blank"> splitString </a>
sometimes crashed when the given string was empty
Fixed: CTD when working with optics
Fixed: A crash connected to simulating PhysX joints
Fixed: CTD when accessing an out-of-range bone index in a faulty skeleton
Fixed: Security issue with stacked event handlers
Fixed: Memory could not be read CTD during KotH
Fixed: CTD when speaking on direct voice channel
Fixed: Paratroopers are now visible on the Zeus map
Fixed: Rare CTD when drawing the compass
Fixed: Player was able to hear starting helicopter sounds even if it had destroyed rotors
Fixed: Hitpoints configured on an object without shape CTD
Fixed: Locking sound
Fixed: CTD when calling <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/sendSimpleCommand" target="_blank"> sendSimpleCommand </a>
on an empty vehicle
Fixed: Security issue with stacked event handlers - kick off in lobby
Fixed: Shooting from rifle using the G (grenade throw) key
Fixed: Sound - <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/playSound3D" target="_blank"> playSound3D </a>
was quiet inside buildings
Fixed: Sound - AI sometimes did not fully speak its dialogue
Fixed: Rare CTD when processing scripts
Fixed: Alarms and locks - in aircraft in first-person view - sound volume was too low
Fixed: Splash screen would not display images on some systems
Fixed: Sound - Building destruction issues
Fixed: Possible critical error when opening binarized SQM in binarized scenario folder (PBO)
Fixed: Rearming of vehicles without ammo
Fixed: AI was throwing grenades at unknown targets
Fixed: AI subordinates should heal wounded characters from other group when ordered
Fixed: Rare crash when disconnecting from the game
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/showChat" target="_blank"> showChat </a>
command state was not reset on scenario restart
Fixed: Sound effect of building destruction should now no longer get cut off too early
Fixed: AI co-pilots hiding in cockpit when switching to combat mode
Fixed: Potential CTD when drawing objects

LAUNCHER:

Tweaked: String
"Release candidate"
changed to
"Release Candidate"
Fixed: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Unusual_process_exit" target="_blank"> unusual process exit </a>
dialog caused Launcher to CTD when it was displayed and certain conditions were met (#irony)

SERVER:

Updated: Stand-alone Windows Dedicated Server (1.52)
Updated: Stand-alone Linux Dedicated Server (1.52)
- Known issue: Steam client modifies the
- steam_appid.txt
- file incorrectly. In case of issues, verify its content is:
107410
- Known issue: Sometimes the add-ons are loaded from the wrong installation (e.g. main game)
- Try adding

-mod=curator;kart;heli;mark;dlcbundle** to your

- arma3server.exe
- shortcut

SPOTREP-00049

FROM: High Command
TO: Arma 3 Users
UNIT: Main Branch (Windows)
ACTIVITY: Game Update: 1.54 (Nexus Update, End Game, Spectator, Personal Protective Equipment, Stamina, Launcher Mod Dependencies)
SIZE: ~2.2 GB / ~639 MB

NOTES

Consider using the Steam client option to verify the integrity of the local game cache to avoid corrupted data after downloading this update.
Consider defragmenting your HDD after downloading large updates.
A
Legacy Build
Steam branch is available for advanced users. It contains the previous significant main branch version (1.52). It can be used to compare specific changes between major releases. The access code for this branch is:
Arma3Legacy152
This update does not apply to <a href="http://dev.arma3.com/ports" target="_blank"> the experimental Linux and Mac port betas </a>
at time of writing. We'll be updating those to 1.54 as soon as possible.
You can find the servers in the Steam library (switch the filter to "Tools") - "Arma 3 Server" (based on your OS, it will download the Windows or Linux version).
- Administrators can also use the command-line <a href="https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/SteamCMD" target="_blank"> SteamCMD </a>
- utility. The app ID is to be 233780.
- NVIDIA GameWorks™ Technology provided under license from NVIDIA Corporation. Copyright © 2002-2015 NVIDIA Corporation. All rights reserved.
In case of problems, please check the <a href="http://support.bistudio.com/arma-3" target="_blank"> Bohemia Interactive support F.A.Q. </a>
, <a href="http://arma3.com/faq" target="_blank"> Arma 3 F.A.Q. </a>
or <a href="http://www.battleye.com/support/faq/" target="_blank"> BattlEye F.A.Q. </a>
You can help us to further improve the game by posting your feedback on the <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/" target="_blank"> Feedback Tracker </a>
.

CHANGELOG

DATA:

Added: End Game Zaros
Added: End Game Feres
Added: Spectator role
(used as 4 slots per End Game so far)
Added: Upload Terminal
Added: Military Tablet
Added: New version of Personal Protective Equipment
Added: New <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Stamina" target="_blank"> Stamina </a>
(with optional Stamina Bar)
Added: Under-barrel magazine slot to the inventory
Added: Under-barrel Grenade Launcher reloading animations
Added: New audio samples for explosions
Added: Nexus Update Welcome Screen
Added: Defense guide to
Learn
>
Community Guides
Added: New FFV limits technology is in. Hummingbird, Mohawk, Hellcat, Taru and Huron should now work even better than before.
Added: New FFV limits for Offroad
Added: Cargo gunners in Offroad are able to use launchers
Added: Front cargo gunners in Offroad are able to stand up and fire
Added: New variants of fatigue-related audio samples
Added: Missing land contact points for boats since the Geometry LOD is used if land contacts are not defined and it hinders performance
Added:
isGlobal
param to make the
paramViewDistance
function actually work globally (before it was changing the ViewDistance only on server)
Added: Ability to prevent the reset of the animation sources to function <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_initVehicle" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_initVehicle </a>
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_initVehicle" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_initVehicle </a>
now supports custom materials defined in the texture sources and the scenario config file
Added: Water flow audio for backward movement of boats
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_unitHeadgear" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_unitHeadgear </a>
, support for campaign config files
Added: Mk20 GL reload animations
Added: New sounds for UGL reloading animations
Added: Camo selections added for facewear due to a community request
Added: 2 functions for encoding and decoding of the binary flags
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Task_Enhancements" target="_blank"> Shared Objectives </a>
now support custom task types defined in a scenario’s <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Description.ext" target="_blank"> description.ext </a>
Added: Road cones and barriers now have proper land contacts
Added: A default screen for the tablet object
Added:
turnOffset
property for Offroad FFV positions to allow the AI to actually work with turning out
Added:
BIS_fnc_lerp
- Linear float point interpolation
Added: Basic support for campaign config files and various small optimizations of function <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_initVehicle" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_initVehicle </a>
Added:
BIS_fnc_getVehicleCustomization
, returns components and textures currently selected on a vehicle
Added:
BIS_fnc_getAngleDelta
which returns the smallest difference between 2 angles in degrees
Added: Default <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arsenal" target="_blank"> Arsenal </a>
camera position can now be set locally
Added: Tooltips with full weapon names in the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Zeus" target="_blank"> Zeus </a>
ammo box settings window
Added: Modifications of server parameters "
Respawn Tickets
" and "
Countdown
" that do not have a "
Disabled
" entry. This is useful if you always need to have respawn tickets / a countdown set.
Added: Parameter
terrainSpeedCoef
, handling the previously hard-coded terrain gradient slowdown
Added: Animations for diagonal movement in adjust prone up stance
Fixed: Some vehicles in <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arsenal" target="_blank"> Virtual Garage </a>
had broken crew previews; noticeable especially in the Huron
Fixed: Huron cargo proxy indices
Fixed: Issue connected to <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setOwner" target="_blank"> setOwner </a>
being called on crashed helicopters when there were some AI soldiers still inside ( <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/MP_Support_Guideline" target="_blank"> Support </a>
MP)
Fixed: No new respawn loadouts and fire supports were unlocked in Defend missions when the attack wave ended
Fixed: Stolen OPFOR vehicles in Defend Kamino had infinite ammo
Fixed: It was possible to spot and destroy the evac helicopter long before it was supposed to arrive in Defend missions
Fixed: Errors in briefing for <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Zeus" target="_blank"> Zeus </a>
in Defend missions
Fixed: Even pilots of CSAT and AAF have learned how to use tracers during their training courses
Fixed: When players waiting for respawn didn't enter the loadout selection menu, they were able to respawn even with an already unavailable loadout
Fixed: In <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arsenal" target="_blank"> Arsenal </a>
, switching primary weapon to empty and then selecting one resulted in the player switching to sidearm after closing Arsenal
Fixed: In Showcase Night, AI playing ambient animations would react very slowly after spotting the player
Fixed: The player characters in <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arsenal" target="_blank"> Virtual Arsenal </a>
were BLUFOR; changed to Civilian. This will enable them to pick up side-specific backpacks, and they won't be engaged by autonomous turrets they assemble
Fixed: Weapon attachments were not mirrored on virtual entities in <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arsenal" target="_blank"> Arsenal </a>
Fixed: Attenuation in Offroads
Fixed: Incorrect focus when switching between Video Options tabs
Fixed: Messages
"spotted a mine"
and
"spotted a charge"
were swapped in stealth mode
Fixed: Lowering primary weapon while prone no longer forces the player to stand up
Fixed: Weapon no longer clips while running ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=24354" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=24354 </a>)\n* Fixed: Randomized animals use the correct material for goat’s sake!
Fixed: Launchers were clipping into view when holding binoculars in prone stance
Fixed: Launchers were clipping through the body during forward and diagonal sprints
Fixed: Removed unnecessary backpacks from a crate in the VR Launchers course
Fixed: Links are not overlapped anymore in Showcase AAF
Fixed:
BIS_fnc_kbtell
was ignoring the
_disableRadio
parameter and sentences were always disabled during a conversation
Fixed: Camo net was indestructible in Showcase AAF
Fixed: IR strobes didn't have infinite variants, which smoke shells and chem lights do have
Fixed: M134 minigun is now correctly recognized as a vehicle weapon even for scripts
Fixed: An error in scenario COOP 05 Support Stratis with the detection of an empty position
Fixed: New unarmed running (standing / kneel) animations now have properly configured sounds
Fixed: An error caused by failed <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/remoteExec" target="_blank"> remoteExec </a>
attempt, setting
_jipID
to nil
Fixed: Lower case is now forced for the task ID to make the code more resilient to input errors
Fixed: An issue in <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_setTaskLocal" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_setTaskLocal </a>
where the task was sometimes not created properly
Fixed: Possible error message at scenario start when using Support modules
Fixed: Error message after syncing the Support Requester module with a Civilian or Logic entity
Fixed: Missing audio sample for Titan missiles for locked targets
Fixed: Red, yellow and green driver coveralls now work correctly from the editor
Fixed: A script error that occurred when using child tasks
Fixed: A bazillion small translation issues
Fixed: Problem with multiple broadcasting of task description, title and marker text
Fixed: Adjusted indirect damage of 35m cannons
Fixed: Navid's irons sights animation glitch during reload
Fixed: Couldn't use sights in adjusted prone stance
Fixed: Smoothed out character rotation animations to remove twitching and shaking
Fixed: Wetsuit and ghillie suit damage behavior
Fixed: Wrong link for tripwire land mine
Fixed: Boats and ships had water sounds even on land
Fixed: Adjusted damage inside of vehicles according to new character protection values
Fixed: Characters running in kneel pose no longer collide with objects
Fixed: Various minor issues on Altis and Stratis, mainly concerning rocks
Fixed: An error related to crashing helicopters which are sling loading Taru pods
Fixed: Adjusted crew crash protection for most cars
Fixed: Added dummy post-process effects for some optics to return behavior to default
Fixed: Localization of the Game Master and Game Moderator's names in the Role Assignment display
Fixed: Sound class for carpet surface outside (was inside)
Fixed: UAV drones now use the proper resolution LODs for pilots
Fixed: Laser batteries were disappearing after opening a loadout
Fixed: It was no longer possible to shoot through the obstacle in the VR Penetration course with the 9mm pistol
Fixed: Several minor issues on Altis
Fixed: Another handful of minor bugs on Altis
Fixed: Broken PhysX geometry on
Sea_Wall_F.p3d
Fixed: Various environment issues on Stratis and Altis
Fixed: The pause menu in <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arsenal" target="_blank"> Virtual Arsenal </a>
sometimes showed the
Abort
button instead of
Arsenal
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Zeus" target="_blank"> Zeus </a>
icon was used for virtual players in the briefing screen, should be a generic star now
Fixed: Hand placement on the butt shuffling animation
Fixed: The
ARSENAL
button in the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arsenal" target="_blank"> Arsenal </a>
pause menu sometimes ended the scenario instead of returning to Arsenal
Fixed: Improved calculation for vehicle spawning position in the Sites module (less likely collisions)
Fixed: Random 'undefined variable' error in the advanced hints
Fixed: Localized tooltip for the Sling Load Assistant in the Layout Editor
Fixed: Localized move and resize hint in tooltips in the Layout Editor
Fixed: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arsenal" target="_blank"> Arsenal </a>
initial camera was not in the correct position after playing an End Game scenario
Fixed: It was not possible to whitelist Exp_A scenarios on a Dedicated Server
Fixed: In Defend Syrta, there was a misplaced offroad
Fixed: Climbing steeper stairs is now possible even when crouched
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_saveInventory" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_saveInventory </a>
could have caused a script error
Fixed: Hand position on the NLAW
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arsenal" target="_blank"> Arsenal </a>
camera view borders
Fixed: Placement of weapons proxies on A-134 Buzzard
Fixed: In module Punishment the animation could return nil and a script error would be issued
Fixed: Under certain conditions, using <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_initVehicle" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_initVehicle </a>
with ‘animations’ as an empty array was throwing an error
Fixed: Incorrect version of Stratis satmap
Fixed: When the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arsenal" target="_blank"> Garage </a>
preview vehicle was destroyed, the player was unable to re-open the Garage at all
Fixed: Adjusted character collision shape to prevent some of the clipping cases
Fixed: Adjusted geometry and roadway of stairs to prevent most of the cases of getting stuck while going up the stairs in Cargo Towers
Fixed: Bad bounding box for
"acts_injuredlyingrifle01"
and
"acts_injuredlyingrifle02"
animation states
Fixed: Typo in
BIS_fnc_getRespawnPosition
which caused a script error when a namespace was used as parameter
Fixed: Missiles of Cheetah and Tigris had the incorrect name in radio protocols
Fixed: Possible error message in MP Race scenarios
Fixed: Some HEMTT truck variants were showing too many crew positions in <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arsenal" target="_blank"> Garage </a>
Fixed: Selecting non-transport HEMTT variants in virtual Garage should no longer produce script errors
Fixed: Global weapon audio curve
Fixed: When Zeus opened object attributes (e.g. ammo box configuration), he had to click OK twice to close the window, and the changes were not saved
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Stamina" target="_blank"> Stamina </a>
description in the Field Manual
Fixed: Surface sounds for the VR terrain
Fixed: In Showcase Combined Arms, if played on a Dedicated Server, tasks states were not updated
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Zeus" target="_blank"> Zeus </a>
surface markings like the ordnance damage area sometimes had a non-transparent black background
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_traceBullets" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_traceBullets </a>
would keep running even after some projectiles stopped moving
Tweaked: Scripted multiplayer system optimizations (remote execution, tasks and shared objectives)
Tweaked: Organization of Radio Protocol and Sounds_F samples
Tweaked: Adjusted some ragdoll values in core configuration
and removed override from
Data_F
(bananas to <a href="https://twitter.com/ACE3Mod" target="_blank"> ACE3 </a>
for the inspiration)
Tweaked: Character hit reactions
Tweaked: FSM performance optimizations for <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/MP_Support_Guideline" target="_blank"> Support </a>
MP
Tweaked: Added punishment for destroying the Alca using a vehicle (this had not been handled by the Friendly Fire module) in Showcase AAF
Tweaked: Cargo positions for HEMMT Transport, HEMMT Transport (Covered), Tempest Transport, Tempest Transport (Covered), Zamak Transport, Zamak Transport (Covered) and Zamak Medical to avoid minor collisions of soldiers (both dead or alive) with the carriage
Tweaked: Volume of building part destruction increased
Tweaked: Substantially increased damage but also decreased effective firing range of 80mm and 60mm unguided rockets
Tweaked: GL carrier rigs and their geometries
Tweaked: Condition for releasing from ambient animation adjusted to be less demanding (it is using a check for
'COMBAT'
behavior in the first place)
Tweaked: Difficulty changes:
- Vision Aid dots limited to Recruit preset
- Extended Armor limited to Recruit preset (relates to personal protection balancing)
- Holding breath when diving made consistent across all presets
Tweaked: Optimized performance of 20 & 40 mm grenade shells:
- Scaled down impact damage of 40 mm grenade shell. It is still well capable to destroy MRAP wheels as it is supposed to. Splash damage remains unchanged.
- Scaled down impact damage of 20 mm grenade shell (so that impact is less powerful than a 20 mm bullet) by 50%, but increased splash damage by 50% (needed for GMG)
- Scaled down HEDP direct damage to more reasonable levels. Splash damage remains unchanged.
Tweaked: ABR reload animation
Tweaked: Katiba prone animation
Tweaked: The projectile spawning module script (used for example by the Ordnance module) will no longer attempt to show <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Zeus" target="_blank"> Zeus </a>
hints when no Zeus owns the module
Tweaked: All supply (rearm, refuel & repair) trucks and sling loadable supply containers (with exception of the vehicle ammo crate) are now effectively inexhaustible. However, fuel and ammo supply death explosions now destroy anything in their supply radius (10 meters). This is supposed to overcome issues with limited supply capacity and with repeated resupplying of the supply trucks and containers. All the respective scripting commands work as before, as the respective supply parameters were simply increased by several orders of magnitude.
Tweaked: Collision models and rotation axis for turning animations of characters
Tweaked: Decreased total minimal hit threshold so that even pistol bullets are able to score some trivial total damage through vests
Tweaked: Sound of locking missiles is normalized for all weapons
Tweaked: Turning around with a rifle (stand / kneel) to avoid character movement
Tweaked: Removed default toggle VON keybinding (double tap Caps Lock) to prevent accidental voice spam on public servers
Tweaked: Sound of APERS bounding mine activation
Tweaked: Legs are slightly less susceptible to damage
Tweaked: Optimized damage taken by VR entities so they are on par with other characters
Tweaked: Optimized armor of grenadier vests
Tweaked: Slightly optimized protection of extremities of OPFOR uniforms
Tweaked: Optimized performance of 35 mm Anti-Air ammunition
- Decreased direct hit so that it is not capable of easily destroying heavily armored vehicles anymore
- Increased splash damage radius and decreased deflecting and air friction to more suitable values to retain the performance against softer targets
Tweaked: Performance of AA missiles because of inconsistency (ASRAAM should be a little less effective, Zephyr, Falchion and Sahr more effective)
Tweaked: 9 mm and STANAG reload tracer mags localized. P07 and Rook adjusted to be able to use them.
Tweaked: Raised armor of planes to make them more durable
Tweaked: Adjusted
aimPrecision
in various stances
Tweaked: Sitting down movement animations
Tweaked: Sway distortion upon turning is now more affected by weapon inertia. Smaller weapons are therefore more stable while turning around, while heavier guns are harder to handle upon turning. Magnitude and speed of turning are also considered.
Tweaked: Rabbits now hop more often
Tweaked: Salt flats surface material (
GdtDead)\n* Tweaked: Optimized aiming precision coefficients in various less commonly used stances
Tweaked: Improved blood effects
Tweaked: Sound for reloading PDW2000 to fit the new animation
Tweaked: Decreased direct hit damage of 120mm and 125mm High Explosive shells for they were too effective even against heavily armored vehicles. Explosive splash damage remains unchanged though.
Tweaked: Geometry for unarmed characters
Tweaked: Smoothed out the motion in the upper body and head in the running forward relaxed animation
Tweaked: The PDW reload animation has been improved
Tweaked: Minor optimization of
aimPrecision
values in less common stances and movements
Tweaked: Updated reload gestures
Tweaked: Unarmed movement collision
Tweaked: Sound effect in planes when being missile locked
Tweaked: Increased weights of various heavier weapons and magazines to limit certain equipment compositions
Tweaked: Shortened reload sounds of most weapons
Tweaked: Position of the primary and under-barrel magazine of the primary weapon in the inventory UI
Tweaked: Lowered volume of engines and missile lock alarms for CAS planes
Tweaked: Modified textures for the uniform without sleeves
Tweaked: Adjusted stances no longer increase the
aimPrecision
penalty
Tweaked: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Stamina" target="_blank"> Stamina </a>
hint updated to reflect recent changes in its mechanics
Tweaked: Fatigue hint discontinued and replaced by Weapon Sway (affects several scenarios)
Tweaked: The weapon sway stage of the Weapon handling I VR course was tweaked to work correctly with the updated weapon handling mechanics
Tweaked: Sound samples of fatigue / hits
Tweaked: Optimized hold breath behavior for the current weapon sway
Tweaked: Hold breath audio samples volume raised
Tweaked: TRG-21 GL reload animation
Tweaked: UGL reload
animations
property moved from the magazine's config to the UGLs themselves; Katiba's
reloadAction
added
Tweaked: BIS_fnc_MP - RE is now handled by engine
Tweaked: Task-related functions:
- Task structure and attribute indices are now defined in separate define file
- Only changed data are transmitted over the network
- Task variables were massively shortened to save some traffic
Tweaked: FFV limits for military trucks switched to new technology
Tweaked: MP <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/MP_Support_Guideline" target="_blank"> Support </a>
scenarios now use server param
'Respawn Tickets'
without a
'Disabled'
entry. As a result server admins cannot set respawn tickets to be disabled for MP Support scenarios anymore, and they will always have some valid values
Removed: Obsolete Huron cargo proxies
Removed: Log message from function
BIS_fnc_initVehicleKart
Removed: Redundant hitpoint classes from civilians
Removed:
ladders
property for certain objects
Removed: Redundant edit LODs causing bounding box changes in Garbage Bags and Garbage Pallets
Removed: Old fatigue config classes & parameters as they do not work anymore
Removed: Information about fatigue and load from <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arsenal" target="_blank"> Arsenal </a>
meta information (stamina bar now handles it)

Potential spoilers:

Fixed: In campaign mission Preventive Diplomacy, some team members had the wrong loadout / unit class
Fixed: Player is no longer stuck in the intro animation of the Bomos campaign camp
Fixed: Supply Network - Enemy Kamysh would sometimes attack Kerry's team on their way to the AO
Fixed: Bingo Fuel - Script error during Kappa's retreat message
Tweaked: Re-evaluated special treatment of fatigue ( <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Stamina" target="_blank"> stamina </a>)\n <a href="http://dev.arma3.com/post/oprep-end-game" target="_blank"> End Game </a>

Added: New overview images for End Game scenarios
Added: If a schematics object can be and is destroyed, the side which destroyed it will lose the match
Added: Upload Terminal is now used as Upload object
Added: Military (Schematics) Tablet is now used as Schematics object
Added: Scripted event
EndGame_Ended
, which fires when the End Game scenario ends
Fixed: Download / Upload radius set in modules is now correctly used (was always defaulting)
Fixed: Objects belonging to an End Game objective were not hidden until the last phase would start even when they should
Fixed: Upload radius was always defaulting, not reading value from module parameters
Fixed: Upload positions were being deleted in the third stage of End Game scenarios
Fixed: In End Game the download / upload interface would open / close in a loop when close to a download / upload object but not near enough to connect to it
Fixed: In End Game Kavala the boat near the pier had a wrong orientation
Fixed: A player could skip the warm-up phase by vaulting right after skipping the intro camera
Fixed: Possible exploit(s) of the warm-up phase in End Game by performing certain action(s)
Fixed: Clipping bar gate in the city (church objective)
Fixed: Even though renegade players could initiate and contribute to a download / upload, they would not see the progress
Fixed: Able to take schematics through a wall at one of the pickup points
Fixed: The compositions where players have to pick up schematics could be visible even though they had not been randomly selected
Tweaked: Decreased download / upload network update rate from a 1s to 3s interval
Tweaked: Carrier icon drawing optimized
Tweaked: There were a couple of instances in which <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/allMissionObjects" target="_blank"> allMissionObjects </a>
was used instead of <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/entities" target="_blank"> entities </a>
(which is faster)
Tweaked: Performance improvements to End Game Kavala <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Dynamic_Groups" target="_blank"> Dynamic Groups </a>

Improved: Many optimizations (usage of new <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/remoteExecCall" target="_blank"> remoteExecCall </a>
, extended <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/addPublicVariableEventHandler" target="_blank"> addPublicVariableEventHandler </a>)\n

ENGINE:

Added: New Stamina system
Added: More detailed FFV limits
Added: Support for nested classes in
CfgVehicles >> (vehicleclass) >> EventHandlers
(allowing stacking)
Added: Script command <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setObjectMaterialGlobal" target="_blank"> setObjectMaterialGlobal </a>
Added: RPT report for a possible crash
Added: Triggers can now be disabled using the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/enableSimulation" target="_blank"> enableSimulation </a>
command
Added: New scripting command (
getMousePosition)\n* Added: New script commands <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/flagSide" target="_blank"> flagSide </a>
, <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/flagTexture" target="_blank"> flagTexture </a>
Added: Support for escape sequences in tool tip config and the
setTooltip
scripting command
Added: An option to define road types exclusively for AI pedestrian units
Added:
userType
action can define a maximum distance for AI
Added: New command
nearestTerrainObjects
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setVariable" target="_blank"> setVariable </a>
extended with support for addressing specific targets
Added: Scripting command
inPolygon
for detecting a point in a polygon
Added: Support for <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/camCommand" target="_blank"> camCommand </a>
to the Zeus (Curator) camera
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/disableAI" target="_blank"> disableAI </a>
/ <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/enableAI" target="_blank"> enableAI </a>
- new parameter
CHECKVISIBLE
(disables visibility raycasts)
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Stamina" target="_blank"> Stamina script commands </a>
Added: Configurable visibility of the stamina bar
Added: Support for custom vehicle weapon switching (not configured yet)
Added: <a href="http://www.battleye.com/" target="_blank"> BattlEye </a>
protection for <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/hideObject" target="_blank"> hideObject </a>
Added: Support for changing a <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Zeus" target="_blank"> Zeus </a>
camera’s
maxPitch
by using the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/camCommand" target="_blank"> camCommand </a>
Added: AI can now use turn in / out actions to engage targets in different directions
Added: Inventory - new parameters for inventory magazine slots (customized icons)
Added: Stamina parameter for
MoveInfoMan
Added:
pixelW
and
pixelH
commands that return the horizontal / vertical size of one pixel
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/allowSprint" target="_blank"> allowSprint </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/isSprintAllowed" target="_blank"> isSprintAllowed </a>
script commands
Added: Scripting commands <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/isEqualType" target="_blank"> isEqualType </a>
, <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/isEqualTypeArray" target="_blank"> isEqualTypeArray </a>
, <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/isEqualTypeAll" target="_blank"> isEqualTypeAll </a>
, <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/isEqualTypeParams" target="_blank"> isEqualTypeParams </a>
Added: UI rotation commands:
ctrlAngle
,
ctrlSetAngle
; config setting:
angle
,
centerU
,
centerV
for
CStatic
controls
Added: Ability to turn on / off the in-game heap memory manager via the
-heapMgr
command-line parameter (turned on by default). This might help prevent crashes in massive scripts from happening.
Added: Platform as another result of the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/productVersion" target="_blank"> productVersion </a>
script command
Added: Stamina drain parameters for terrain
Added: New script command <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/isEqualTypeAny" target="_blank"> isEqualTypeAny </a>
Added: New script command
getAimingCoef
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/execVM" target="_blank"> execVM </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/spawn" target="_blank"> spawn </a>
commands now define a
_thisScript
variable containing a handle to the SQF script
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/execFSM" target="_blank"> execFSM </a>
now defines
_thisFSM
parameter containing a handle to the FSM file
Added: New commands for Curator ( <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Zeus" target="_blank"> Zeus </a>)\n* Added: Missing command support for camera ceiling
Added: Script command for the stamina bar color scheme
Added:
getWeaponSway
command for the raw size of current weapon sway deviation
Added:
terrainSpeedCoef
parameter for stamina
Added: Stamina parameter
updateCoef
to disable the real-time simulation of stamina
Added: Safety net when getting description for MP scenarios from the server
Added: Script commands: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getAnimAimPrecision" target="_blank"> getAnimAimPrecision </a>
,
getCustomAimCoef
,
isAimPrecisionEnabled
,
enableAimPrecision
, <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setCustomAimCoef" target="_blank"> setCustomAimCoef </a>
Added: Enable weapon obstruction in FFV
Fixed: Incorrect display of total load in inventory's progress bar
Fixed: AI does not switch to combat mode when they see an entity killed by script
Fixed: Deployment indicator inconsistency when moving up in stances
Fixed: Game could crash after audio cuts out
Fixed: AI is now able to raise their weapon when switched to danger and being forced to crouch
Fixed: Cars tilting to one side when idling
Fixed: Disabling controls during
GetOut
Fixed: Usage of Cyrillic (or other unsupported characters) in the profile path that is set via command line
Fixed: Possible CTD when trying to transfer an undefined script variable over the network
Fixed: Character container entities inherit locality from their parent now (connected to debugging sessions with <a href="http://www.exilemod.com/" target="_blank"> Exile </a>)\n* Fixed: Simple water shader was not initialized correctly
Fixed: Panorama sound didn't work in cutscene animations
Fixed: Weapon deployment on a gate was not getting canceled when the gate got opened
Fixed: Mines can now be placed when holding binoculars
Fixed: Negative score from destroying a friendly vehicle occupied by enemy
Fixed: Autoinit should not download an already existing scenario
Fixed: MP - Unable to switch positions from driver to passenger
Fixed: The game could freeze when working with backpacks in unorthodox ways
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/configProperties" target="_blank"> configProperties </a>
causes a crash when the config path includes nil
Fixed: Shots were going in the wrong directions when AI was engaging with bursts in FFV
Fixed: Player without equipped armor takes more fall damage
Fixed: VON - Direct communication would not be received unless a Windows recording device is plugged in
Fixed: Visibility of some objects hidden via <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/hideObject" target="_blank"> hideObject </a>
was not reset after scenarios ended
Fixed: Namespace variables not transferred properly over the network
Fixed: General memory allocation crash fix
Fixed: The
Show
button in controller setup would close the whole dialog instead
Fixed: Targeting array of clients via <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setVariable" target="_blank"> setVariable </a>
Fixed: Crash with particles, zero interval and deleted objects
Fixed: Recoil for FFV for non-local character
Fixed: Visible tracers on bullets when not needed
Fixed: Correctly logging killer vehicle when using UAV
Fixed: Disappearing driver in combat mode [FFV]
Fixed: Clipping with cabin when getting in Offroad FFV seats
Fixed: Broken turrets when
canHideGunner
was not set properly
Fixed: Terrain objects can no longer be hidden locally via <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/hideObject" target="_blank"> hideObject </a>
. This feature is now reserved for <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/hideObjectGlobal" target="_blank"> hideObjectGlobal </a>
(server-side only).
Fixed: Possible freeze of the game when tracing suppressing at huge distances
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setVariable" target="_blank"> setVariable </a>
was not working with groups when targeting a Dedicated Server
Fixed: Calling <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/createVehicle" target="_blank"> createVehicle </a>
(Local) with improper type name would crash the game
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/htmlLoad" target="_blank"> htmlLoad </a>
wouldn't load files from PBOs without file patching enabled
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arsenal" target="_blank"> Virtual Arsenal </a>
- 2 errors after returning to Arsenal while reloading a weapon
Fixed: Destructible buildings cannot be destroyed by standard vehicle collisions anymore
Fixed: Crash when small units are spawned on the border of 2 horizontal land segments
Fixed: UGL - a different grenade was loaded after a reload
Fixed: Graphical ordering of roads
Fixed: Changed behavior of introduced manual off on <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Zeus" target="_blank"> Zeus </a>
cameras to not block the whole camera simulation
Fixed: Proper distinction between player and AI when selecting weapon mode
Fixed: Hotfixed a crash when resetting the landscape state ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=26206" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=26206 </a>)\n* Fixed: Calling the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/joinString" target="_blank"> joinString </a>
command with an empty selector crashed the game ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=26238" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=26238 </a>)\n* Fixed: Character animation warping when changing stance from leaning to prone
Fixed: Wrong position of grenade launcher cursor [FFV]
Fixed: CTD when loosing network connection during content list check ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=26220" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=26220 </a>)\n* Fixed: Conversations and music would repeat if the player saved the game ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=24456" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=24456 </a>)\n* Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/playMusic" target="_blank"> playMusic </a>
could reset on Alt-Tab ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=24584" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=24584 </a>)\n* Fixed: Command <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/addWeaponItem" target="_blank"> addWeaponItem </a>
can load a magazine even into secondary muzzles now
Fixed: AI sometimes not engaging targets from FFV, because of watching their leader instead
Fixed: Attempt to fix crashes where instructions went missing in the script expression compiler
Fixed: Turning in the deadzone during combat pace
Fixed: Multiple client crashes in KOTH
Fixed: Do not show the nav. icon when in a vehicle and the HUD info is disabled
Fixed: Localized the Weapons pool tab when the Inventory is opened in the Briefing
Fixed:
closeOnMissionEnd
in multiplayer
Fixed: Road clipping
Fixed: Another bazillion of translation tweaks
Fixed: Sound - CTD
Fixed: Missing dialogue in the radio protocol ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=24419" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=24419 </a>)\n* Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/switchCamera" target="_blank"> switchCamera </a>
can now be used to switch to any unit in a vehicle
Fixed: AI gunners were using only single shots after switching seats or cancelling manual fire
Fixed: The commanding cursor direction with aiming deadzone
Fixed: Incorrectly returned default values of identity commands
Fixed: Gunfire sounds were not played correctly
Fixed: Variables set via the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setVariable" target="_blank"> setVariable </a>
command on respawned characters were not JIPped
Fixed: Scripting command <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/magazinesAllTurrets" target="_blank"> magazinesAllTurrets </a>
didn't return any magazines on MBT Kuma and excluded commander turrets on other MBTs
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setVehiclePosition" target="_blank"> setVehiclePosition </a>
command was placing objects inside rocks
Fixed: Green tags on enemies
Fixed: Recovery from ragdoll on Dedicated Servers
Fixed: Barrel roll no longer possible up against steep terrain
Fixed: Scripting command <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/ammo" target="_blank"> ammo </a>
had the wrong description
Fixed: Reading and checking of file signatures thread
Fixed: The signature test could still be running when exiting MP
Fixed: Occasional automatic cancellation of deployment on ground
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/remoteExec" target="_blank"> remoteExec </a>
might not get executed when specified in an init script
Fixed: Not all JIP variables updated upon character respawn
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Zeus" target="_blank"> Curator </a>
camera ceiling when ASL mode is set
Fixed: Scripting command <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/deleteVehicle" target="_blank"> deleteVehicle </a>
didn’t remove its subcontainers (stored containers like vests, uniforms, etc.) properly
Fixed: Dedicated Server no longer requires Steam client to be running
Fixed: Sound - Interior attenuation issue
Fixed: Start / stop sounds of vehicles were played again when switching from / to 1st / 3rd person view
Fixed: Potential CTDs in reloading magazines
Fixed: CTD when a trigger is not a detector
Fixed: CTD in the communication menu
Fixed: Crash for buildings with an inventory
Fixed: Loading screens would pop-up during MP scenario setup or play ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=26494" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=26494 </a>)\n* Fixed: Workshop scenarios would be shown multiple times if subscribed while the game is running
Fixed: Hold breath sounds were missing in some situations
Fixed: A crash when reading files from multiple threads
Fixed: Not all subscribed / published Workshop items were processed
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/isNumber" target="_blank"> isNumber </a>
incorrectly returned false for large numbers ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=26663" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=26663 </a>)\n* Fixed: Crash accessing memory cache from multiple threads.
Fixed: Crash when rendering the scene
Fixed: Potential CTD after launching the game
Changed: Script command <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getHitIndex" target="_blank"> getHitIndex </a>
returns null instead of zero when invalid input was given
Changed: Script command <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/weaponsItemsCargo" target="_blank"> weaponsItemsCargo </a>
returns empty array when no magazine is present in given weapon
Changed: The
ladders
property is now optional for buildings
Changed: Error logging for script commands <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/param" target="_blank"> param </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/params" target="_blank"> params </a>
and a return value fix for params
Changed:
FriendlyTag
will show friendly units always green (even if in enemy vehicle)
Changed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/hideObject" target="_blank"> hideObject </a>
made working with trees as well
Changed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/hideObject" target="_blank"> hideObject </a>
now causes the AI costmap to recompute when used with static objects
Changed: Default state of FFV turret defined as turned-in
Changed: Restricted the maximum length of strings and arrays in scripts to prevent exploits that could crash the game
Changed:
"manual on"
/
"manual off"
for <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/camCommand" target="_blank"> camCommand </a>
should only affect player input, not whole camera simulation
Changed: Duration of holding breath decides for how long it cannot be held again
Tweaked: Sound - Engine core update (Stereo Emitter)
Tweaked: Firing From Vehicles
(turning out, using launchers, limits and obstructions)
Tweaked: Collision testing optimizations
Tweaked: VON didn’t decrease volume with distance (attenuation)
Tweaked: Changed player buffer size for VON (removes ~0.5s delay)
Tweaked: Score for destroyed stolen vehicles is based on the last assigned group
Tweaked: Changed PhysX memory allocation
Tweaked:
“Branch”
renamed to
“Build”
in the RPT header to prevent confusion with Steam branches
Tweaked: Scripting commands - changed wording of the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/local" target="_blank"> local </a>
keyword to <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/private" target="_blank"> private </a>
for consistency and to avoid confusion
Tweaked: Commands <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/try" target="_blank"> try </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/throw" target="_blank"> throw </a>
have been improved
Tweaked: Old fatigue commands now set and get relative <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Stamina" target="_blank"> Stamina </a>
Tweaked: Reading and checking of file signatures moved to a different thread so it won't block the main thread
Tweaked: Checking client signatures on servers is done in multiple frames
Tweaked: Weapon sway formulas
Tweaked: Introducing <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/configNull" target="_blank"> configNull </a>
and extending <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/isNull" target="_blank"> isNull </a>
to support
Config
Tweaked: Script command help and example windows now support the texts of length up to 2048 characters
Tweaked: Closure volume for sidearms
Tweaked:
"Branch"
changed to
"Build"
in the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/productVersion" target="_blank"> productVersion </a>
scripting command comment
Tweaked: Non-blocking params for a wrong type with default value
Tweaked: Holding breath pauses correction of aiming precision
Removed: The
Object
category from the
Trigger
menu in the editor

LAUNCHER:

Added: Support for <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Launcher_-_Mod_Handling" target="_blank"> mod dependencies </a>
Added: Accepting Steam join invitations while the Launcher is running will launch the game
Added: Invites from Steam while Launcher is running are supported now
Added: New command
checkVisibility
Added: Dependencies defined for Workshop items are taken into account when loading / unloading mods, and subscribing / unsubscribing them
Added: Watch-dog that watches the Steam download queue and enforces the download of mods when nothing is being downloaded
Added: Option to change the location for downloaded mods
Added: Option to select a default page (
NEWS
,
PARAMETERS
or
MODS)\n* Added: Compatibility option to switch to the old folder selection dialog (mainly for users that suffer from a Windows 7 bug where the dialog gets cancelled before it's displayed)
Added: Option to unsubscribe all mods
Added: Ability to open scenario files in the editor by dragging the scenario file to the Launcher
Added: Label with the folder name or the parent folder is displayed if there are two mods with the same name
Added: Drop down list with build-in terrains for the
"World"
parameter
Added: Drop down list with available allocators for the
"malloc"
parameter (based on allocators in the
dll
folder)
Added: Name of the autor of local mods is loaded from the
mod.cpp
file placed in the root folder of the mod when present
Added: Preview image for local mods is loaded from the image file
"thumbnail.jpg"
,
"thumbnail.png",
"thumbnail.bmp"
from the root folder of the mod when present
Added: Context menu for mods
Added: Option to force Steam to download the mod and repair it
Added: Taskbar button progress indicator and a status overlay
Added: Ability to drag & drop a mod folder or a scenario folder / file over the entire area of Launcher regardless of the active page
Added: A few game parameters no one was really missing
Added: The
“Mods are not ready”
dialog is automatically updated with live data and runs the game automatically as soon as all the loaded mods become ready
Added: Support for multiple visual styles (with a few testing themes)
Added: Command-line parameter names to parameter tool tips
Added: A mod count overlay over the show dependencies button (3 states: no icon - no dependencies, white icon - satisfied dependencies, red icon - missing dependencies)
Added: An unread news posts counter
Added: A semi transparent border to highlight the main navigation button
Added: Re-enabled window transparency to disable the Steam Overlay in Launcher
Added: Custom window shadow because the system ones stopped working after the transparency was re-enabled
Added: A message box to confirm the removal of a watched folder from the list
Added: A tooltip for the multiplayer / signature field
Added: An arrow icon to command buttons without any custom icon to make them more noticeable
Added: Support for banners in the composite dialog window template
Added: Ability to request the loading of mods before they are even subscribed / in the subscription list (so we can load dependencies and don't care about any subscription delay)
Added: A faster recovery of installed Workshop items in case the configuration and cache files are corrupted
Added: Ability to load required libraries without the application configuration file (
arma3launcher.exe.config)\n* Added: Assembly resolution log included in the simple crash log
Added: A custom definitions of fallback fonts to prevent issues with Cyrillic charsets on Windows 10 Insider preview (Japanese and Korean will be the next) [SharedResources]
Added: Replacing the .NET app configuration file with a custom solution with hardcoded fallback values
Added: Hardcoded assembly resolution for subfolders to supplement the probing mechanism in .NET (or replace it when the app configuration file is missing or corrupted)
Added: Workshop items on the subscribed content list reported by Steam are now prefiltered and unduplicated
Added: Unduplication of data loaded from cache on startup (because the cache might be already affected by duplicate items reported from Steam)
Added: Exit code and message to the basic troubleshooting report for easy access
Fixed: Pathfinding-related crashes
Fixed: Disabled collisions for remote ragdoll with destructible objects
Fixed: Incorrect handling of quotation marks in the
-profiles
command-line parameter
Fixed: Improved the stability of Launcher when communicating with the Steam client
Fixed: A message was not displayed after the user declined the <a href="http://www.battleye.com/" target="_blank"> BattlEye </a>
EULA while running with the
"-noLauncher"
parameter
Fixed: The automatic detection of mods now detects mods placed in
"Arma 3"
folder correctly
Fixed: Mod properties (like signature status) were calculated and updated for mods in the collection that was being overwritten, so that information was lost
Fixed: Command-line parameters were lost when Launcher was restarted
Fixed: Space between the mod status icon and the mod name
Fixed: Parameter editor will receive focus when the parameter is enabled
Fixed: A news post is marked as read after a click on the
"Open in browser"
button
Fixed: Missing binding for the Steam game join callback event
Fixed: A preset could be marked as unsaved after it was activated
Fixed: The general message boxes were not draggable
Fixed: A possible exception when saving the window position
Fixed: Sneaky Steam Overlay was expelled from the message boxes
Fixed: Possible log flood due to unexpected data returned by the list of game processes
Fixed: Malformed button labels
Fixed: Misplaced scroll bars in the combo boxes
Fixed: The sizing of the combo boxes on the options page
Fixed: UGC initialization postponed after the subscription list is received
Fixed: Infinite
"Loading data ..."
message when running Steam in offline mode
Fixed: Duplication of Workshop items
Fixed: The font used in tooltips didn't go through our custom fallback; causing invalid rendering on systems with the Windows 10 November update
Fixed: A typo in missing prerequirements message
Fixed: One of the methods used to access the application configuration didn't fallback to default hardcoded values
Fixed: The main progress bar sometimes got stuck in the downloading state at 100%
Fixed: Log4Net doesn't load its configuration when the app's current directory is different from the executable directory
Tweaked: The list of loaded and available mods is clearly separated
Tweaked: The startup update check speed was vastly improved
Tweaked: Startup status messages
Tweaked: Window style - the window border resize and dragging areas are now better positioned for easier manipulation; Aero Snap is now working correctly
Tweaked: Arma 3 Buldozer is now excluded when detecting the running game
Tweaked: Improved responsiveness of the mod list
Tweaked: Options page styles
Tweaked: A click on any part of the parameter value (label / checkbox / value editor) will enable the parameter
Tweaked: Contents of
Options
/
Compatibility
tabs moved to a
General
tab
Tweaked: The list of watched folders is now not displayed when empty
Tweaked: A visual dependency counter changed to match the visual style of the news counter
Tweaked: Reordered the option menu
Tweaked: Removed group headers in the options menu to reduce the clutter
Tweaked: Icons on the
MODS
page toolbar to match the overall visual style
Tweaked: Improved a quick fix command in the show dependencies dialog
Tweaked: Visual style of the load dependencies dialog was unified with the show dependencies dialog
Tweaked: <a href="http://www.battleye.com/" target="_blank"> BattlEye </a>
description, options menu item and tab label, dialog overlays reverted to modal dialog
Tweaked: The Steam offline banner in the show dependencies dialog was moved to a new banner area
Tweaked: Default visual theme changed to the blue one to maintain consistency between versions
Tweaked: Texts and strings
Tweaked: Text proofreading
Tweaked: The custom definitions of fallback fonts changed to fallback to the global sans-serif font before falling back to global UI font (that doesn't work). This should fix problems with Japanese and Korean and all others charsets on Windows 10 insider preview [SharedResources].
Tweaked: Strings were incorrectly encoded
Tweaked: Launcher translations for 1.54
Tweaked: Forced the unusual process exit window and troubleshooting window to be rendered on the CPU, hopefully preventing the Steam overlay from hijacking them
Changed: Steam SDK to v1.34
Changed: UGC events completely replaced with messages
Removed: The parameter display name from the tooltip
Removed: The game version from the Launcher main window; the game version is still available in the options menu

SERVER:

Updated: Stand-alone Windows Dedicated Server (1.54)
Updated: Stand-alone Linux Dedicated Server (1.54)
- Known issue: Steam client modifies the
- steam_appid.txt
- file incorrectly. In case of issues, verify its content is:
107410
- Known issue: Sometimes the add-ons are loaded from the wrong installation (e.g. main game)
- Try adding

-mod=curator;kart;heli;mark;dlcbundle** to your

- arma3server.exe
- shortcut

SPOTREP-00050

FROM: High Command
TO: Arma 3 Users
UNIT: Main Branch (Windows)
ACTIVITY: Hotfix: 1.54 (Miscellaneous)
SIZE: ~25 MB / ~6 MB

NOTES

Consider using the Steam client option to verify the integrity of the local game cache to avoid corrupted data after downloading this update.
Consider defragmenting your HDD after downloading large updates.
A
Legacy Build
Steam branch is available for advanced users. It contains the previous significant main branch version (1.52). It can be used to compare specific changes between major releases. The access code for this branch is:
Arma3Legacy152
This update does not apply to <a href="http://dev.arma3.com/ports"> the experimental Linux and Mac port betas </a>
at time of writing. We'll be updating those to 1.54 as soon as possible.
You can find the servers in the Steam library (switch the filter to "Tools") - "Arma 3 Server" (based on your OS, it will download the Windows or Linux version).
- Administrators can also use the command-line <a href="https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/SteamCMD" target="_blank"> SteamCMD </a>
- utility. The app ID is to be 233780.
- NVIDIA GameWorks™ Technology provided under license from NVIDIA Corporation. Copyright © 2002-2015 NVIDIA Corporation. All rights reserved.
In case of problems, please check the <a href="http://support.bistudio.com/arma-3" target="_blank"> Bohemia Interactive support F.A.Q. </a>
, <a href="http://arma3.com/faq" target="_blank"> Arma 3 F.A.Q. </a>
or <a href="http://www.battleye.com/support/faq/" target="_blank"> BattlEye F.A.Q. </a>
You can help us to further improve the game by posting your feedback on the <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/" target="_blank"> Feedback Tracker </a>
.

CHANGELOG

DATA:

Fixed: Incompatibility with on-going development of our <a href="http://dev.arma3.com/post/oprep-eden-editor-beta"> Eden Editor </a>
on <a href="http://dev.arma3.com/dev-branch"> Dev-Branch </a>
and scenarios created in version 1.52 ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=26519" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=26519 </a>)\n* Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_setTask" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_setTask </a>
would not always work in MP ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=26729" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=26729 </a>)\n

ENGINE:

Fixed: No longer forcing walk when Stamina is switched off by script ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=26727" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=26727 </a>)\n* Tweaked: Increased the limit of <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/remoteExec" target="_blank"> remoteExec </a>
(Call) targets to 1000 ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=26743" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=26743 </a>)\n

LAUNCHER:

Added: A workaround for a misconfigured or missing system file for the Task Bar API component, leading to potential CTDs (e.g. <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=26716" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=26716 </a>)\n* Fixed: Unsafe cross-thread call on the PLAY button status change ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=26758" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=26758 </a>)\n

SERVER:

Updated: Stand-alone Windows Dedicated Server (hotfix 1.54)
Updated: Stand-alone Linux Dedicated Server (hotfix 1.54)
- Known issue: Steam client modifies the
- steam_appid.txt
- file incorrectly. In case of issues, verify its content is:
107410
- Known issue: Sometimes the add-ons are loaded from the wrong installation (e.g. main game)
- Try adding

-mod=curator;kart;heli;mark;dlcbundle** to your

- arma3server.exe
- shortcut

SPOTREP-00051

FROM: High Command
TO: Arma 3 Users
UNIT: Main Branch (Windows)
ACTIVITY: Hotfix: 1.54 (Miscellaneous)
SIZE: ~119 MB / ~97 MB

NOTES

Consider using the Steam client option to verify the integrity of the local game cache to avoid corrupted data after downloading this update.
Consider defragmenting your HDD after downloading large updates.
A
Legacy Build
Steam branch is available for advanced users. It contains the previous significant main branch version (1.52). It can be used to compare specific changes between major releases. The access code for this branch is:
Arma3Legacy152
This update does not apply to <a href="http://dev.arma3.com/ports"> the experimental Linux and Mac port betas </a>
at time of writing. We'll be updating those to 1.54 as soon as possible.
You can find the servers in the Steam library (switch the filter to "Tools") - "Arma 3 Server" (based on your OS, it will download the Windows or Linux version).
- Administrators can also use the command-line <a href="https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/SteamCMD" target="_blank"> SteamCMD </a>
- utility. The app ID is to be 233780.
- NVIDIA GameWorks™ Technology provided under license from NVIDIA Corporation. Copyright © 2002-2015 NVIDIA Corporation. All rights reserved.
In case of problems, please check the <a href="http://support.bistudio.com/arma-3" target="_blank"> Bohemia Interactive support F.A.Q. </a>
, <a href="http://arma3.com/faq" target="_blank"> Arma 3 F.A.Q. </a>
or <a href="http://www.battleye.com/support/faq/" target="_blank"> BattlEye F.A.Q. </a>
You can help us to further improve the game by posting your feedback on the <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/" target="_blank"> Feedback Tracker </a>
.

CHANGELOG

DATA:

Fixed: Possible data corruption of the Altis terrain ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=26725" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=26725 </a>
/ <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=26798" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=26798 </a>)\n* Fixed: Function <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_deleteTask" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_deleteTask </a>
now properly deletes variables holding the task-related data ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=26894" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=26894 </a>)\n* Fixed: Function <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_taskExists" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_taskExists </a>
now correctly returns false for tasks that have been deleted
Fixed: Function <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_objectVar" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_objectVar </a>
now generates <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/vehicleVarName" target="_blank"> vehicleVarName </a>
and global variable according to a more generic template; prefix changed from
#obj
to
bis_o
Fixed: Too hard to walk through narrow doors with a launcher equipped ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=26806" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=26806 </a>)\n* Fixed: Character is no longer forced to crouch when switching away from a launcher when standing and not possessing any other weapon
Fixed: Error message when using <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_getRespawnInventories" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_getRespawnInventories </a>
Added: Pressing Ctrl+Shift+C when the class list is active in the config viewer will now copy all class names within the selected container
Tweaked: Adjusted the magnitude of weapon sway levels; increased stability in rested and deployed states to provide more benefit for active reduction of weapon sway and to reward tactical gameplay
Tweaked: Optimized weapon sway magnitude and duration of the hold breath penalty. Improved benefits of resting and deployment with regards to weapon sway and weapon recoil.

ENGINE:

Fixed: Experimental fix for
LoadObject
-related crashes (i.e. handling corrupt data more gracefully)
Fixed: Potential CTD when spectating
Fixed: Potential CTD during loading job destruction
Fixed: Players could equip non-backpack items as backpack and it would CTD when they tried to move
Fixed: CTD when entering multiplayer when Steam initialization had failed ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=26910" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=26910 </a>)\n* Fixed: Fall damage is no longer reduced by wearing different armor
Fixed: Stamina Bar was sometimes shown when <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Stamina" target="_blank"> Stamina </a>
was disabled
Tweaked: Turning off white-listing for <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki?title=Arma_3_Remote_Execution" target="_blank"> Remote Execution </a>
(this is a temporary measure until solutions for problems with the current approach are found)

LAUNCHER:

Fixed: Explicitly ignoring the duplicate join requests from Steam that are send to both <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Launcher" target="_blank"> Launcher </a>
and the game while the game is running

SERVER:

Updated: Stand-alone Windows Dedicated Server (hotfix 1.54)
Updated: Stand-alone Linux Dedicated Server (hotfix 1.54)
- Known issue: Steam client modifies the
- steam_appid.txt
- file incorrectly. In case of issues, verify its content is:
107410
- Known issue: Sometimes the add-ons are loaded from the wrong installation (e.g. main game)
- Try adding

-mod=curator;kart;heli;mark;dlcbundle** to your

- arma3server.exe
- shortcut

SPOTREP-00052

FROM: High Command
TO: Arma 3 Users
UNIT: Main Branch (Windows)
ACTIVITY: Game Update: 1.56 (Eden Update, Eden Editor, Combat Audio, Launcher-Based Server Browser, Fonts)
SIZE: ~1.8 GB / ~694 MB

NOTES

Consider using the Steam client option to verify the integrity of the local game cache to avoid corrupted data after downloading this update.
Consider defragmenting your HDD after downloading large updates.
A
Legacy Build
Steam branch is available for advanced users. It contains the previous significant main branch version (1.54). It can be used to compare specific changes between major releases. The access code for this branch is:
Arma3Legacy154
This update does not apply to <a href="http://dev.arma3.com/ports" target="_blank"> the experimental Linux and Mac port betas </a>
at time of writing. We'll be updating those as soon as possible.
You can find the servers in the Steam library (switch the filter to "Tools") - "Arma 3 Server" (based on your OS, it will download the Windows or Linux version).
- Administrators can also use the command-line <a href="https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/SteamCMD" target="_blank"> SteamCMD </a>
- utility. The app ID is to be 233780.
- NVIDIA GameWorks™ Technology provided under license from NVIDIA Corporation. Copyright © 2002-2015 NVIDIA Corporation. All rights reserved.
In case of problems, please check the <a href="http://support.bistudio.com/arma-3" target="_blank"> Bohemia Interactive support F.A.Q. </a>
, <a href="http://arma3.com/faq" target="_blank"> Arma 3 F.A.Q. </a>
or <a href="http://www.battleye.com/support/faq/" target="_blank"> BattlEye F.A.Q. </a>
You can help us to further improve the game by posting your feedback on the <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/" target="_blank"> Feedback Tracker </a>
.

CHANGELOG

DATA:

Added: New distant shooting SFX
(configuration of <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Sound#SoundShader" target="_blank"> soundShaders </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Sound#SoundSet" target="_blank"> soundSets </a>)\n* Added: New fonts
Added: <a href="http://steamcommunity.com/stats/107410/leaderboards/" target="_blank"> Steam Leaderboards </a>
for Firing Drills and Time Trials
Added: <a href="http://arma3.com/nexus" target="_blank"> Nexus </a>
topics and hints to the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Advanced_Hints_(Field_Manual)" target="_blank"> Field Manual </a>
Added: A Refresh button to the Configure Controllers display
Added:
BIS_fnc_getName
now has a new parameter to clamp the name size if needed
Added:
BIS_fnc_deleteCounter
to complement the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_counter" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_counter </a>
function
Added: Splendid Camera now allows setting scene brightness, contrast and saturation
Added: FFV limits technology for the Hellcat
Added: Eden Update Welcome Screen
Tweaked: SFX for weapons and explosives
Tweaked: Normal maps for terrain to support the new <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Parallax_Map" target="_blank"> parallax technology </a>
Tweaked: Implemented new walk / tactical movement animations
(both hands on rifle - the legacy animations are still available via scripting)
Tweaked: The animation configs for dogs, snakes, sheep, hen, rabbits, goats and cockerels to provide the basic ability to override their default idling and use scripting commands to <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Animals:_Override_Default_Animal_Behaviour_Via_Script" target="_blank"> handle their behavior </a>
Tweaked: Some of the frequently used scripted functions have been optimized due to the availability of new engine script commands (if you have any suggestions or notes on this topic, please leave them <a href="https://forums.bistudio.com/topic/185413-feedback-do-you-use-bis-fnc-xxxxx-functions-if-you-do/" target="_blank"> here </a>)\n** Tweaked: Optimized script headers
- Tweaked: Optimized Vector functions
- Tweaked: Optimized Array functions
- Tweaked: Optimized Config functions
- Tweaked: Optimized Geometry functions
- Tweaked: Optimized Number functions
- Tweaked: Optimized Strings functions
- Tweaked: Optimized Vehicles functions
- Tweaked: Optimized Sides functions
- Tweaked: Optimized Misc functions
- Tweaked: Secure variables swapping
- Tweaked: Optimized functions used by the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Vehicle_Customization_(VhC)" target="_blank"> Vehicle Customization </a>
- system
- Tweaked: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_rscLayer" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_rscLayer </a>
- optimized, new storage format
- Tweaked: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_camera" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_camera </a>
- modified to accept new a <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_rscLayer" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_rscLayer </a>
- format
- Tweaked: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_codePerformance" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_codePerformance </a>
- improved, removed possible interference with tested code
- Tweaked: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_error" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_error </a>
- no longer will break when the message contains HTML-like symbols
- Tweaked: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_returnConfigEntry" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_returnConfigEntry </a>
- now has better handling of undefined input
- Tweaked: Small optimization of <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_unitHeadgear" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_unitHeadgear </a>
Tweaked: Audio panner configuration
Tweaked: Characters of all factions passed the advanced ninja training course and should now be able to survive falling from reasonable heights
Tweaked: PDW optics position to avoid some types of clothing from clipping into view
Tweaked: Increased priority of the door & hatch interaction actions in the Action Menu. Also limited the door & hatch detection radii of AI to prevent command menu cluttering in places with multiple doors & hatches around.
Tweaked: Explosive resistance of aircraft so they can be properly damaged and / or destroyed by HE and HEAT tank shells and launcher rockets on a direct hit (AA ammunition explosive performance was scaled accordingly)
Tweaked: Impact parameters for roads were defined in a better way
Tweaked: An Armillion (or two) of various localization and translation improvements
Tweaked: Some data has been repacked using binarization with new features
Tweaked: Slightly adjusted volume of the servo sound for turret movement
Tweaked: Hold breath samples volume raised
Tweaked: Sound for the new MX UGL reload animation
Tweaked: The
"Range"
stat in <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arsenal" target="_blank"> Arsenal </a>
is now based on
maxZeroing
, not the
maxRange
config property
Tweaked: The "
Range
" stat in <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arsenal" target="_blank"> Arsenal </a>
is now showing real, not logarithmic values
Tweaked: Slightly reduced muzzle rise in SMG recoil
Tweaked: Updated credits
Tweaked: If the selected respawn position get's removed from the Respawn Menu, a random position is no longer selected (was leading to a bad respawn location)
Tweaked: The PhysX logo was replaced with the GameWorks logo in the game’s splash screen
Removed: Non-functional
Wait
command from the Command Menu
Fixed: Wrong link to a particle class ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=26624" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=26624 </a>)\n* Fixed: Excessive camera shake in UAV sensors ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=22394" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=22394 </a>)\n* Fixed: In MP Bootcamp, Achievement
"Star Recruit"
unlocked even when failing the objectives to unlock it
Fixed: In MP Bootcamp, players were unable to pick up magazines from an ammo box at the firing range
Fixed: In MP Bootcamp, players could constantly be aborting the infantry obstacle course
Fixed: In MP Bootcamp, the convoy progress bar does not work properly
Fixed: Occasional script errors when placing Punishment / Hint <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Zeus" target="_blank"> Zeus </a>
modules
Fixed: Magazines of Mk200 and Zafir were not shown during reload
Fixed: UI crosshair no longer visible when running in crouched stance with a rifle
Fixed: Dog animations from movement to dead states are now better configured and no longer cause delays
Fixed: Erect running with binoculars in hand played sounds twice as often as it should
Fixed: Lowering the primary weapon in prone stance no longer forces the player to stand up
Fixed: There was a hint in the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Zeus" target="_blank"> Zeus </a>
hint module which had its topic be an empty string
Fixed: No longer possible for <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Zeus" target="_blank"> Zeus </a>
to punish a player who is in water
Fixed: In MP Bootcamp, JIP players could not take magazines from the weapon holder at the weapons firing range
Fixed: Cropped difficulty indicator in certain languages in the Scenarios and Campaigns displays
Fixed: Adjusted right limits of the left rear gunner in the covered Zamak
Fixed: Added missing sound for changing the fire mode of Navid MMG
Fixed: Visual issues in adjusted up prone movement
Fixed: Scaled down tank death explosion damage to more reasonable levels so that nearby armored vehicles and their crews are able to survive it ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=26109" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=26109 </a>)\n* Fixed: The rear top lights of the HEMTT fuel truck are no longer always on ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=27225" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=27225 </a>)\n* Fixed: The player character in crouch stance would get stuck within various wall / fence type objects
Fixed: Hand clipping when using the Mk20 EGLM ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=24687" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=24687 </a>)\n* Fixed: If vehicle respawn is active when a vehicle no longer can move and a player enters it, the respawn timer stops now, instead of respawning the vehicle with units inside
Fixed: Incorrect marker locality in the respawn backpack system
Fixed: Divers got stuck after getting out of a boat without a primary weapon
Fixed: Sliding diagonally on your bottom is now possible with a sidearm in hand
Fixed: Freefall could cause the player to get stuck indefinitely
Fixed: Entering <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arsenal" target="_blank"> Arsenal </a>
in the Virtual Arsenal scenario now resets <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Stamina" target="_blank"> Stamina </a>
Fixed: The
"Armor"
value of uniforms, vests and helmets was not showing accurate values after the recent <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Soldier_Protection" target="_blank"> Personal Protective Equipment </a>
system overhaul. The stat is now replaced by new
"Ballistic Protection"
and
"Explosive Resistance"
stats in <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arsenal" target="_blank"> Arsenal </a>
.
Fixed: The
"Rotation"
attribute in the
"Set Position"
module offered only an
"enabled"
option
Fixed: Wrong UV on the right doors of the Repair Offroads
Fixed: Unarmed characters can now properly go prone from kneel and vice versa
Fixed: The
maxZeroing
config property was read from the incorrect directory, resulting in broken <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arsenal" target="_blank"> Arsenal </a>
stats
Fixed: Crosshairs for UGLs on rifles were misaligned (some more than others)
Fixed: Weapon deployment can no longer be used to escape from the incapacitated state animation
Fixed: Characters are no longer able to reload while being punished in <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Zeus" target="_blank"> Zeus </a>
mode
Fixed: Characters are no longer able to shoot their rifle in the inventory searching animation after closing their inventory UI in the prone stance
Fixed: The transition from prone to prone adjust up is no longer slower with a sidearm than with a rifle
Fixed: The display names of some texture sources for <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Vehicle_Customization_(VhC)" target="_blank"> Vehicle Customization </a>
were not localized
Fixed: Transition between tactical and sprint (F / FL / FR directions) movement in erect stance with lowered rifle no longer forces characters to stop for a second
Fixed: Prone adjust up movement when the character goes in the back-right direction
Fixed: In <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Zeus" target="_blank"> Zeus </a>
, when multiple objects were dragged onto another object, it sometimes resulted in all objects being stacked on the same position
Fixed: Characters are no longer forced to stand after going prone from adjust prone up with a sidearm
Fixed: Removed
"Invisible Target Soldier"
from Virtual Garage
Fixed: Bushes should no longer provide immortality against projectiles to characters hiding inside
Fixed: When <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Zeus" target="_blank"> Zeus </a>
died while remotely controlling a character, their view got stuck after respawn
Fixed: When an inventory item was configured as hidden (
scope = 1)\n <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arsenal" target="_blank"> Arsenal </a>
even when the character had it already equipped (this lead to the item disappearing). Now, equipped items will always be visible. In the future, we'd like to revise item visibility and make sure as few as possible are hidden.

Potential spoilers:

Added: Context-sensitives hints (Drawdown 2035)
Added: More First Aid Kits for the player (Drawdown 2035)
Tweaked: Rebalanced gameplay after recent sandbox changes (Drawdown 2035)
Added: Context-sensitive hints (Situation Normal)
Added: Savepoint before the first combat situation in the forest (Situation Normal)
Tweaked: Rebalanced gameplay after recent sandbox changes (Situation Normal)
Tweaked: Rebalanced the defense of Kalochori after recent sandbox changes (Preventive Diplomacy)
Fixed: James is no longer stuck in a shaking animation after his death in Paradise Found <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/EG_Spectator_Mode" target="_blank"> Spectator </a>

Added:
BIS_fnc_getName
function that avoids reading the name of a dead character
Added:
BIS_fnc_getNetMode
function which returns a String with the current net mode
Added:
EGSpectatorCommonDefines.inc
, which includes all Spectator-related definitions
Added: Spectator icons flashing upon firing
Added: Ability to limit viewable sides per side
Added: A Spectator focus widget (displays information about the entity being viewed)
- Added: Enabled a controls helper
- Added: Ability to show / hide the controls helper by pressing F1
Tweaked: Replaced old Spectator scripts with the new
EGSpectator
Tweaked: Spectator framework optimizations
Tweaked: Spectator interface improvements
Tweaked: Spectator loop could sometimes take too much time
Tweaked: 3PP camera rotation
Tweaked: Respawn Spectator viewable units is now limited to player side
Tweaked: Only units visible in 3D / 2D are now used to fill the list of entities
Tweaked: How the Entities / Locations list is hidden / shown
Tweaked: Spectator 3rd Person Perspective no longer resets inputs (zoom, yaw, pitch) when switching units
Tweaked: Improved 3rd Person Perspective when viewing a unit
Tweaked: The weapon picture in the unit info panel was barely visible against a dark background
Fixed: Camera would not properly go back to the player when terminating Spectator
Fixed: Issues with 2D map icon drawing
Fixed: The locations list was not refreshed correctly
Fixed: The Entities / Locations tab in the spectator list would give the impression that the current tab was not the one selected
Fixed: Hiding and showing the Spectator interface would show head-to-head widgets
Fixed: AI spectating disabled by default; can be enabled on a per-scenario basis
Fixed: If an alive player would start spectating and then leave the spectator mode, he / she would be invulnerable
Fixed: Hidden units and units with simulation disabled could still be listed / have an icon for the spectator
Fixed: When following a unit on a quad bike in 3rd person perspective, the camera would be jerky
Fixed: Spectator locations were not visible in 3D
Fixed: Spectator map icons would show unit icons for units inside a vehicle; now the vehicle icon is shown instead
Fixed: Ability to navigate through entities / locations using the arrow keys on the keyboard
Fixed: Issues related to the
BIS_fnc_EGObjectiveVisualizer
function <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/MP_End_Game" target="_blank"> End Game </a>

Added: Ability to skip to desired stage for debug purposes
Added: Ability to get the group insignia from a dynamic group
Added: When viewing an End Game match in Spectator mode, it’s now possible to see how many Intel points a side has on the header, when a side is in the second phase
Added: The losing side, from phase 2, will now get the schematics position revealed after 2 minutes, if the winning side does not collect them in that time
Added: Scripted event handler
EndGame_OnDownloadCompleted
, which is triggered on all machines when a download / upload is succeeded, returns the side which downloaded / uploaded and whether it was an upload
Tweaked: Dynamic Groups optimized
Tweaked: Upload start sequence improvements
Tweaked: End Game system optimizations
Tweaked: Object compositions in End Game
Tweaked: End Game carrier scripts no longer add a
MPKilled
event handler to carrier; instead using the new
EntityKilled
mission event handler
Tweaked:
BIS_fnc_moduleMPTypeHvt_downloadObject
script performance improved
Tweaked: End Game Zaros scenario object compositions
Fixed: Schematics could have been added to a dead player if picked up right before dying
Fixed: Scenarios would not always end after uploading the schematics
Fixed: Schematics could disappear if the player who picks them up dies at the same moment
Fixed: Issues when multiple upload points were near each other
Fixed: Unlimited number of characters when creating a group name in Dynamic Groups
Fixed: Script error in End Game systems
Fixed: In singleplayer, if a scenario was loaded, the main stage / download widget would not be visible <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Revive" target="_blank"> Revive </a>

Tweaked: Major optimizations of the scripted <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Revive" target="_blank"> Revive </a>
feature
Tweaked: The scripted Revive system will properly shutdown if the
"Revive"
respawn template is not detected
Fixed: Vertical position of the text
"Press SPACE to respawn"
so the distance from the top edge of the screen is OK no matter what resolution, aspect ratio or interface size is being used <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Eden_Editor" target="_blank"> Eden Editor </a>

Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Eden_Editor" target="_blank"> Eden 3D Editor </a>
(technical name:
3DEN)\n* Added: <a href="http://steamcommunity.com/stats/107410/achievements" target="_blank"> Steam Achievements </a>
related to the Eden Editor
Added:
Cfg3DEN
root config class with all Eden Editor settings
Added: Any object can now have custom editor attributes (previously, they were available only for modules). They are defined in
CfgVehicles >> [ObjectClass] >> Attributes
.
Added: Markers are now categorized (defined by a new
markerClass
property, leading to a class from
CfgMarkerClasses)\n* Added: All default waypoints are now configured in
CfgWaypoints
Added: Flashlight which will light up the area around the camera (useful for night-time editing, where NVG doesn't simulate daytime conditions well enough)
Added: Rotation widget
Added: Scenario entities can now be organized into Layers. Go through the
"Layers"
tutorial to see all the available interactions.
Added: Scenario attributes like overview text or respawn type can now be configured in the Eden Editor. Previously, their settings were available only in the external <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Description.ext" target="_blank"> description.ext </a>
file. That file is still supported and will have priority over editor values.
Added: Editor preferences, where you can set global options like camera speed or auto-save frequency
Added: Scenarios can auto-save
Added: A navigation widget is now shown in the bottom left corner. It shows global axes - X points to East, Y points to North and Z points up.
Added: Various improvements to the Save / Load scenario window:
- It's now possible to create, rename and delete subfolders
- Searching in the scenario list was implemented
- The scenario list can now be sorted by each of its columns
Added: Area Scaling widget. Use it to quickly adjust the size of trigger and marker areas.
Added: Scale widget support for resizing trigger areas and area markers
Added: Meta-information for attributes; helps with the export to Wiki
Added: Option to binarize a SQM file directly in the Save Scenario window (can be changed from the preferences)
Added: Inventory of characters can now be configured in <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arsenal" target="_blank"> Arsenal </a>
. You can access it by clicking Right Mouse Button on a character and picking the
"Arsenal"
option.
Added: Inventory of ammo containers (e.g. ammo boxes, vehicles, etc.) can now be configured in attributes
Tweaked: Adjusting of (Eden) asset categories (see
OPERATIONS
in <a href="http://dev.arma3.com/post/sitrep-00137" target="_blank"> http://dev.arma3.com/post/sitrep-00137 </a>)\n* Tweaked: Eden Editor is now the default editor. When you click on the
EDITOR
button in the main menu and open terrain selection, the
3D EDITOR
button is now the primary button in the bottom right corner, and double-clicking on a terrain name in the list will open the Eden Editor.
Tweaked: Enabled FIA units in Eden Editor for all 3 sides
Fixed: Headgear randomization on civilians and FIA combatants was overriding custom loadouts configured in Eden <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arsenal" target="_blank"> Arsenal </a>
. The randomization is now disabled completely in scenarios created by the Eden Editor.

ENGINE:

Added: Sound - Panner
(smoother transition between 2D stereo non-positional sound and 3D positional sound)
Added: Support for font metrics
(for improved kerning, and font texture optimizations)
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Analytics" target="_blank"> Analytics </a>
Added: <a href="http://steamcommunity.com/stats/107410/leaderboards/" target="_blank"> Steam Leaderboard </a>
functionality
(the script commands cannot be used without hard-coded permissions (so, official content only for now, starting with Challenges))
Added: Vehicle weapon switching controls
(not yet mapped in presets)
Added: Enabled more advanced <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Parallax_Map" target="_blank"> parallax technology </a>
Added: Amphibious engine simulation for vehicles using
tankx
simulation
( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=19911" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=19911 </a>
- requires configuration first)
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Geometric_Occluders" target="_blank"> Geometric Occluder </a>
technology
Added: HBAO+
Added: Automatic aspect ratio detection for fullscreen mode
Added: Logging for packets missing from the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/exportJIPMessages" target="_blank"> exportJIPMessages </a>
output
Added: Command <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getPlayerScores" target="_blank"> getPlayerScores </a>
; returns scores like in the MP score table
Added: Command <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/lockIdentity" target="_blank"> lockIdentity </a>
; can be used to lock further automatic changes to character identity, after applying <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setFace" target="_blank"> setFace </a>
or similar
Added: Extended scripting commands <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getDir" target="_blank"> getDir </a>
, <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getPos" target="_blank"> getPos </a>
, and new commands <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getRelDir" target="_blank"> getRelDir </a>
, <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getRelPos" target="_blank"> getRelPos </a>
Added: New command <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/selectRandom" target="_blank"> selectRandom </a>
which returns a random element of a given Array
Added: New command <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/clientOwner" target="_blank"> clientOwner </a>
Added: Refresh button for the Controllers menu
Added: New command <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/ppEffectEnabled" target="_blank"> ppEffectEnabled </a>
Added: Support for sorting
ListNBox
by any column and by both text and value
Added: Error message when a client disconnects from a server because it is missing an addon that is required by the scenario on the server
Added: New mission event: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Event_Handlers#EntityRespawned" target="_blank"> EntityRespawned </a>
Added: A limitation of the crater count in the scene to optimize performance
Added: New mission event -
Killed
Added: Scripting command - <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/cursorObject" target="_blank"> cursorObject </a>
Added: Support for tooltips in combo boxes
Added: Missing tooltip commands
Added: Missing checks for the Steam API
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Startup_Parameters#Server_Options" target="_blank"> Command-line parameter </a>
setupHost
which starts the game in the setup server display
Added: Monetized server config values available through the
ManagerConfig
class [SteamLayer]
Added: New command <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/apply" target="_blank"> apply </a>
Added: Support for returning even empty positions by the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/fullCrew" target="_blank"> fullCrew </a>
command
Added: New script commands <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/logNetwork" target="_blank"> logNetwork </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/logNetworkTerminate" target="_blank"> logNetworkTerminate </a>
for enabling / disabling custom log files for the network traffic statistics
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Setting_Textures_for_Wrecks" target="_blank"> Config-controlled wreck (proxy) skins </a>
Added: Support for deselection of a tree control entry from scripts
Added: Alternative for <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getClientState" target="_blank"> getClientState </a>
with numeric output ( <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getClientStateNumber" target="_blank"> getClientStateNumber </a>)\n* Added: New script command <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/pushBackUnique" target="_blank"> pushBackUnique </a>
Added: Supersonic crack speed of sound simulation
Added:
disconnectTimeout
parameter for <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/server.cfg" target="_blank"> server configs </a>
(changes the time after which a player is disconnected from game)
Added: Info related to the animation streaming crash logged to RPT
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/disableAI" target="_blank"> disableAI </a>
/ <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/enableAI" target="_blank"> enableAI </a>
"AUTOCOMBAT"
Added: Serialization for
onNetworkPlayerConnected
and
onNetworkPlayerDisconnected
event handlers
Added: Enabled Steam Browser Protocol v2
Added: Error message when the decompression of a block of data fails
Added: RPT warning when a non-existing scenario is selected in the cycle in <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/server.cfg" target="_blank"> server.cfg </a>
Added: Logging of packets rejected by <a href="http://www.battleye.com/" target="_blank"> BattlEye </a>
Tweaked: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/random" target="_blank"> random </a>
command now accepts an Array as alternate syntax to support Gaussian distribution
Tweaked: Aiming deadzone
Tweaked: Warping when leaving weapon deployment
Tweaked: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setVariable" target="_blank"> setVariable </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getVariable" target="_blank"> getVariable </a>
now also work with Display and Control
Tweaked: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/param" target="_blank"> param </a>
script command won't throw an error on wrong index without default value
Tweaked: OS KB layout used for local keys except 1-0
Tweaked: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/canAdd" target="_blank"> canAdd </a>
,
canAddItemToXYZ
support an objects count now
Tweaked: Moved
"select"
and
"leader"
icon dependency from difficulty
hud[]
(i.e.
"Extended HUD Info")\n* hudGroupInfo[]
(i.e.
"HUD Show Group")\n* Tweaked: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/remoteExec" target="_blank"> remoteExec </a>
JIP ID always returned when JIP is requested (made more consistent with documentation)
Tweaked: Command <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/select" target="_blank"> select </a>
has been improved and now supports condition code
Tweaked: Scripting command <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/addMagazineTurret" target="_blank"> addMagazineTurret </a>
now supports an ammo count as a third optional parameter
Tweaked: Removed dependencies of difficulty flags
"Friendly TAG"
and
"Enemy TAG"
on flags
"Weapon Crosshair"
and
"Extended HUD Info"
. Name tags are now displayed even when weapon crosshair and other HUD elements are disabled. In free look, name tags now display a description of the entity based on where the player is looking (instead of aiming).
Tweaked: Lost AI returns to formation faster when in combat
Tweaked: Command <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/buildingPos" target="_blank"> buildingPos </a>
can now return all positions inside a given building if -1 instead of an index is provided
Tweaked: Minor performance optimization when drawing weapons and vests
Tweaked: Changed the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/buildingPos" target="_blank"> buildingPos </a>
command’s return value for no object when asked for all positions
Tweaked: Performance improvement for path planning on roads
Tweaked: Serialize also information about binocular items in inventories
Tweaked: AIs in helicopters should be able to land (e.g. unload cargo) even under fire
Tweaked: Real-time character up-vector correction ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=27327" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=27327 </a>)\n* Tweaked: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/htmlLoad" target="_blank"> htmlLoad </a>
will no longer display a pop-up window if a requested file can't be located
Tweaked: Sound - Looped shooting samples
Tweaked: 3PP camera improvements for FFV
Removed: Stencil shadows <a href="https://dev.arma3.com/post/sitrep-00143" target="_blank"> disabled </a>
in the Video Options
(lowest shadow setting replaced with lower quality shadow buffer shadows)
Removed: Dependency of difficulty setting
hudGroupInfo[]
(
"HUD Show Group")\n* hud[]
(
"Extended HUD Info")\n* Fixed: Dedicated Server - AI as a gunner in a tank does not wait for an order to fire from the cannon
Fixed: Scrollbar position for movable
RscTree
Fixed: Possible CTD caused by reloading <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Description.ext" target="_blank"> description.ext </a>
while holding a reference to some of the data from old one
Fixed: Crashes with transport animations
Fixed: Script command <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/params" target="_blank"> params </a>
error output
Fixed: Visualized keys considering the keyboard layout (AZERTY)
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/diag_activeMissionFSMs" target="_blank"> diag_activeMissionFSMs </a>
command (some FSMs were missing)
Fixed: When in cargo you could not switch position with a subordinate AI
Fixed: Entity tags were displayed when locking, commanding or when the action menu is open even if they're disabled in game settings ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=17046" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=17046 </a>)\n* Fixed: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/ammo" target="_blank"> ammo </a>
command didn't return player ammo when in a vehicle
Fixed: Only scenarios with a
"Singleplayer"
tag are now shown in the Scenarios display
Fixed: Some singularity issues in weapon deployment
Fixed: Crash while accessing the memory cache from multiple threads
Fixed:
UNEXPECTED_KEY_ID
in commanding menu if there was no shortcut
Fixed: Occasional CTD while downloading Steam scenario file ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=26618" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=26618 </a>)\n* Fixed: Tilted bridges work slightly better
Fixed: AI ‘waving’ their guns in cover on Dedicated Servers
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Event_Handlers#WeaponDisassembled" target="_blank"> WeaponDisassembled </a>
event <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/ArmA_2:_Event_Handlers" target="_blank"> on remote objects </a>
Fixed: Linux build
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Description.ext" target="_blank"> description.ext </a>
read incorrectly for <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/remoteExec" target="_blank"> remoteExec </a>
Fixed: Sound: Potential crash
Fixed: CTD on creating animals ( <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/createUnit" target="_blank"> createUnit </a>)\n* Fixed: Countermeasures restored for air vehicles
Fixed: CTD when
___switch
is nil
Fixed: CTD when calling <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/createUnit" target="_blank"> createUnit </a>
for an animal
Fixed: Missing recoil in freelook
Fixed: Ammo boxes are no longer in the PhysX scene when destroyed as buildings
Fixed: Key names in the controls menu when using non-EN layouts
Fixed: Music restarting after unpausing the game, <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/playMusic" target="_blank"> playMusic </a>
ignored the start time parameter
Fixed: Crash when using <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getAllHitPointsDamage" target="_blank"> getAllHitPointsDamage </a>
command on bad shapes
Fixed:
"Manual Off"
in the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Curator" target="_blank"> Curator </a>
camera now correctly disables movement by mouse wheel
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/enableSimulationGlobal" target="_blank"> enableSimulationGlobal </a>
is now working for singleplayer
Fixed: Potential CTD
Fixed: Indexing of script command <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/param" target="_blank"> param </a>
Fixed: When a player commands a AI gunner to switch weapons it could get stuck on the current one when he had a target and that target was at a specific distance
Fixed: [FFV] Weapon obstruction works only between turrets now (fixes an issue with APC commanders being blocked by their passengers)
Fixed: Thermal optics mode type after switching optics
Fixed: AI not engaging after saving / loading
Fixed: The formation position indicator is now smoothly updated
Fixed: The target indicator is no longer dependent on the
showAimCursor
difficulty settings
Fixed: Custom AI skill and precision sliders in the Game Options > Difficulty menu no longer flicker when their values are being changed
Fixed: Inventory - items could not be transferred to backpacks / vests from their inventory slots
Fixed: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/removeMagazineGlobal" target="_blank"> removeMagazineGlobal </a>
command was not working in MP scenarios ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=27290" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=27290 </a>)\n* Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/addMagazineGlobal" target="_blank"> addMagazineGlobal </a>
was broken when the argument was local in MP
Fixed: Incorrect focus on controls inside multiple controls groups
Fixed: Tooltips are now correctly visible even inside a scrolled controls group
Fixed: Greyhawk UAV - target lock indicator was not properly indicating
Fixed: The Scenarios display now supports binarized scenarios inside PBOs ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=27358" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=27358 </a>)\n* Fixed: Sub-groups no longer follow a player who is not the leader of the group ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=4465" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=4465 </a>)\n* Fixed: Vehicle commanders could not switch the gunner's weapon
Fixed: MP event handlers are no longer reindexing themselves after some of them are removed
Fixed: When a copilot (with sensor pod) takes controls, the mouse moves the view and controls the aircraft at same time ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=27345" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=27345 </a>)\n* Fixed: Main menu crash ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=27410" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=27410 </a>)\n* Fixed: Crash when a page file is smaller than physical memory
Fixed: Players in remote groups could not report targets
Fixed: Careless AI jet pilots would ignore <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/flyInHeight" target="_blank"> flyInHeight </a>
when they noticed enemies
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/htmlLoad" target="_blank"> htmlLoad </a>
ignored files in the scenario directory with disabled file patching ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=27427" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=27427 </a>)\n* Fixed: Sound - An invalid instruction causing crashes upon firing on some hardware
Fixed: Some JIP messages were not serialized
Fixed: Scenario display force quitting Arma when the Missions folder contains binarized scenarios
Fixed: Spawning as seagull in MP when JIPed into a <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/disableAI" target="_blank"> disableAI </a>
entity without respawn
Fixed: Possible CTD ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=27371" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=27371 </a>)\n* Fixed: Helicopters (AFM) could have 0 rotor speed after loading a MP scenario
Fixed: Freelook shouldn't change the direction of swimming
Fixed: Editing another profile replaces the current profile
.vars.Arma3Profile
file with the
.vars.Arma3Profile
file of the edited profile ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=19426" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=19426 </a>)\n* Fixed: Incorrect <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Stamina" target="_blank"> Stamina </a>
after loading a saved game
Fixed: Removed ability to move terrain objects in SP using sling loading ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=27506" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=27506 </a>)\n* Fixed: Endless seagull spam when two players die but there's only one respawn position
Fixed: Glass collision was still present even if glass was already destroyed ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=27507" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=27507 </a>)\n* Fixed: Crash by using a script variable from <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Description.ext" target="_blank"> description.ext </a>
Fixed: Possible issues when connecting to remote servers <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Eden_Editor" target="_blank"> Eden Editor </a>

Added: Scripting commands for major <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Eden_Editor" target="_blank"> Eden Editor </a>
operations: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/get3DENMouseOver" target="_blank"> get3DENMouseOver </a> <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/add3DENConnection" target="_blank"> add3DENConnection </a> <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/add3DENEventHandler" target="_blank"> add3DENEventHandler </a> <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/all3DENEntities" target="_blank"> all3DENEntities </a> <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/collect3DENHistory" target="_blank"> collect3DENHistory </a> <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/create3DENComposition" target="_blank"> create3DENComposition </a> <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/create3DENEntity" target="_blank"> create3DENEntity </a> <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/current3DENOperation" target="_blank"> current3DENOperation </a> <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/delete3DENEntities" target="_blank"> delete3DENEntities </a> <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/do3DENAction" target="_blank"> do3DENAction </a> <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/get3DENActionState" target="_blank"> get3DENActionState </a> <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/get3DENAttribute" target="_blank"> get3DENAttribute </a> <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/get3DENCamera" target="_blank"> get3DENCamera </a> <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/get3DENConnections" target="_blank"> get3DENConnections </a> <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/get3DENEntityID" target="_blank"> get3DENEntityID </a> <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/get3DENGrid" target="_blank"> get3DENGrid </a> <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/get3DENIconsVisible" target="_blank"> get3DENIconsVisible </a> <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/get3DENLinesVisible" target="_blank"> get3DENLinesVisible </a> <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/get3DENSelected" target="_blank"> get3DENSelected </a> <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/is3DEN" target="_blank"> is3DEN </a> <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/is3DENMultiplayer" target="_blank"> is3DENMultiplayer </a> <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/move3DENCamera" target="_blank"> move3DENCamera </a> <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/remove3DENConnection" target="_blank"> remove3DENConnection </a> <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/remove3DENEventHandler" target="_blank"> remove3DENEventHandler </a> <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/removeAll3DENEventHandlers" target="_blank"> removeAll3DENEventHandlers </a> <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/set3DENAttributes" target="_blank"> set3DENAttributes </a> <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/set3DENGrid" target="_blank"> set3DENGrid </a> <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/set3DENIconsVisible" target="_blank"> set3DENIconsVisible </a> <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/set3DENLinesVisible" target="_blank"> set3DENLinesVisible </a> <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/set3DENObjectType" target="_blank"> set3DENObjectType </a>
Added:
CT_MENU
and
CT_MENU_STRIP
control types. See
CtrlMenu
and
CtrlMenuStrip
base classes for supported config properties. The UI element can be controlled by following script commands:
- menuAction
- menuAdd
- menuChecked
- menuClear
- menuCollapse
- menuData
- menuDelete
- menuEnable
- menuEnabled
- menuExpand
- menuHover
- menuPicture
- menuSetAction
- menuSetCheck
- menuSetData
- menuSetPicture
- menuSetValue
- menuShortcut
- menuShortcutText
- menuSize
- menuSort
- menuText
- menuURL
- menuValue
Added: Support for multi-line tool tips
Added: Support for custom attribute windows with custom per scenario attributes
Added: Support for <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Description.ext" target="_blank"> description.ext </a>
serialization inside new SQMs
Added: New commands for reading data from the new <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Description.ext" target="_blank"> description.ext </a>
system ( <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getMissionConfigValue" target="_blank"> getMissionConfigValue </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getMissionConfig" target="_blank"> getMissionConfig </a>)\n <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/missionConfigFile" target="_blank"> missionConfigFile </a>
to extract scenario configuration
Added: Support for auto-saving (this can be adjusted from the preferences)
Added: Script commands <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/set3DENAttribute" target="_blank"> set3DENAttribute </a>
, <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/create3DENComposition" target="_blank"> create3DENComposition </a>
, <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/get3DENEntityID" target="_blank"> get3DENEntityID </a>
, <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/get3DENEntity" target="_blank"> get3DENEntity </a>
Added: Support for subfolders in Missions and MPMissions in documents
Added: History list
Added: Support for creating scenario folders from inside the save / load dialog
Added: Command for setting a single scenario attribute at a time: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/set3DENMissionAttributes" target="_blank"> set3DENMissionAttributes </a>
Added: Commands for working with texts in UI trees
Added: Support for binarized SQMs (this is enabled by default, the default value can be configured as well as changed for each scenario)
Added: Support for a textures attribute for vehicles
Added: New command <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/missionVersion" target="_blank"> missionVersion </a>
Tweaked: Eden Editor is now made to be the default editor

LAUNCHER:

Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Analytics" target="_blank"> Analytics </a>
Added: Ability to opt out of <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Analytics" target="_blank"> analytics </a>
Added: An ability to copy the contents of custom message boxes onto the clipboard using the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+C
Added: Launcher will ignore game instances that were started with the
-server
parameter
Added: Due to popular demand, we’ve introduced the most splendid Mark All News As Read (MANAR) button
Tweaked: The UI is now using the new fonts
Tweaked: UI metrics to accommodate the new font
Tweaked: Languages on the Options page are displayed in both the native and the system display languages
Tweaked: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Unusual_process_exit" target="_blank"> unusual process exit </a>
and troubleshooting windows now have the main windows as their owner
Tweaked: Incremented the minor version number; the version is now 1.4
Tweaked: Reduced log spam in the retail build
Tweaked: Recognition of YouTube links updated to match a new link format
Tweaked: Background color of the news posts
Tweaked: Improved startup performance
Fixed: Explicitly ignoring the duplicate join requests from Steam that are sent to both Launcher and the game while the game is running
Fixed: CTD when subscribing a missing mod dependency while trying to load that mod

Server Browser:

Added: Launcher Server Browser
Added: Launcher Server Browser filters: free text search or parametric search (by mission, map, number of players, <a href="http://www.battleye.com/" target="_blank"> BattlEye </a>
anti-cheat protection, difficulty, 3rd person camera availability, Advanced Flight Model, etc.)
Added: A dialog with server mods that displays the list of server mods that are required by server (the Required mods tab) and the list of mods that are loaded and their compatibility with the server (the Additional mods tab) before joining the server
Added: A button to connect directly to a server (
DIRECT CONNECT)\n* Added: A button to start a game and host a server (
+ NEW SERVER)\n

SERVER:

Updated: Stand-alone Windows Dedicated Server (1.56)
Updated: Stand-alone Linux Dedicated Server (1.56)
- Known issue: Steam client modifies the
- steam_appid.txt
- file incorrectly. In case of issues, verify its content is:
107410
- Known issue: Sometimes the add-ons are loaded from the wrong installation (e.g. main game)
- Try adding

-mod=curator;kart;heli;mark;dlcbundle** to your

- arma3server.exe
- shortcut

SPOTREP-00053

FROM: High Command
TO: Arma 3 Users
UNIT: Main Branch (Windows)
ACTIVITY: Hotfix: 1.56 (Eden Editor, Miscellaneous)
SIZE: ~43 MB / ~33 MB

NOTES

Consider using the Steam client option to verify the integrity of the local game cache to avoid corrupted data after downloading this update.
Consider defragmenting your HDD after downloading large updates.
A
Legacy Build
Steam branch is available for advanced users. It contains the previous significant main branch version (1.54). It can be used to compare specific changes between major releases. The access code for this branch is:
Arma3Legacy154
This update does not apply to <a href="http://dev.arma3.com/ports"> the experimental Linux and Mac port betas </a>
at time of writing. We'll be updating those as soon as possible.
You can find the servers in the Steam library (switch the filter to "Tools") - "Arma 3 Server" (based on your OS, it will download the Windows or Linux version).
- Administrators can also use the command-line <a href="https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/SteamCMD" target="_blank"> SteamCMD </a>
- utility. The app ID is to be 233780.
- NVIDIA GameWorks™ Technology provided under license from NVIDIA Corporation. Copyright © 2002-2016 NVIDIA Corporation. All rights reserved. NVIDIA® and PhysX® are trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation and are used under license.
In case of problems, please check the <a href="http://support.bistudio.com/arma-3" target="_blank"> Bohemia Interactive support F.A.Q. </a>
, <a href="http://arma3.com/faq" target="_blank"> Arma 3 F.A.Q. </a>
or <a href="http://www.battleye.com/support/faq/" target="_blank"> BattlEye F.A.Q. </a>
You can help us to further improve the game by posting your feedback on the <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/" target="_blank"> Feedback Tracker </a>
.

CHANGELOG

DATA:
Fixed: The
"Hbarrier_5_F"
barrier was missing a texture in one of its LODs
Fixed: Multiplayer scenario initialization would get stuck with the
respawnDelay
configured as a string (should be a number)
Tweaked: Improved behavior of ladders on the Barracks building <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Eden_Editor" target="_blank"> Eden Editor </a>

Fixed: Some module attributes would reset when re-opening the attribute window
Tweaked: All objects are created as editable if <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_diagPreview" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_diagPreview </a>
is called
ENGINE:
Fixed: Module category
“Other”
was hidden in the 2D editor
Fixed: Every second JIP client was spawned into a seagull
Tweaked: Access to the
NamedMutex
is now enabled for all users in the system ( <a href="https://forums.bistudio.com/topic/188275-eden-merge-feature-removed-copy-pasting-removes-synchronizations/" target="_blank"> https://forums.bistudio.com/topic/188192-server-linux-156-strange-issue/ </a>)\n* Fixed: The
cpuCount
startup parameter set to 1 would cause no sound playing in game <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Eden_Editor" target="_blank"> Eden Editor </a>

Fixed: Triggers in multiplayer scenarios created in the Eden Editor would not trigger on clients
Fixed: Author serialization support in SQMs was missing
Fixed: Connections between pasted objects were not preserved ( <a href="https://forums.bistudio.com/topic/188275-eden-merge-feature-removed-copy-pasting-removes-synchronizations/" target="_blank"> https://forums.bistudio.com/topic/188275-eden-merge-feature-removed-copy-pasting-removes-synchronizations/ </a>)\n* Fixed: Some playable logics (e.g. <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/EG_Spectator_Mode" target="_blank"> Virtual Spectator </a>)\n* Fixed: Some entities would not be created in a multiplayer environment
Fixed: Players could spawn as seagulls in some missions run from the Eden Editor
Fixed: Some Init scripts were not called for players who Joined-In-Progress
Fixed: Custom Intel attributes were not called for a running function
SERVER:
Updated: Stand-alone Windows Dedicated Server (hotfix 1.56)
Updated: Stand-alone Linux Dedicated Server (hotfix 1.56)
- Known issue: Steam client modifies the
- steam_appid.txt
- file incorrectly. In case of issues, verify its content is:
107410
- Known issue: Sometimes the add-ons are loaded from the wrong installation (e.g. main game)
- Try adding

-mod=curator;kart;heli;mark;dlcbundle** to your

- arma3server.exe
- shortcut

SPOTREP-00054

FROM: High Command
TO: Arma 3 Users
UNIT: Main Branch
ACTIVITY: Game Update 1.58 (Tasks Overhaul, Weapon Switching on the Move, Action Menu Streamlining, Eden Editor Compositions)
SIZE: ~1.3 GB / ~850 MB

NOTES

Consider using the Steam client option to verify the integrity of the local game cache to avoid corrupted data after downloading this update.
Consider defragmenting your HDD after downloading large updates.
A
Legacy Build
Steam branch is available for advanced users. It contains the previous significant main branch version (1.56). It can be used to compare specific changes between major releases. The access code for this branch is:
Arma3Legacy156
This update does not apply to <a href="http://dev.arma3.com/ports" target="_blank"> the experimental Linux and Mac port betas </a>
at time of writing. We'll be updating those as soon as possible.
You can find the servers in the Steam library (switch the filter to "Tools") - "Arma 3 Server" (based on your OS, it will download the Windows or Linux version).
- Administrators can also use the command-line <a href="https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/SteamCMD" target="_blank"> SteamCMD </a>
- utility. The app ID is to be 233780.
- NVIDIA GameWorks™ Technology provided under license from NVIDIA Corporation. Copyright © 2002-2016 NVIDIA Corporation. All rights reserved. NVIDIA® and PhysX® are trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation and are used under license.
In case of problems, please check the <a href="http://support.bistudio.com/arma-3" target="_blank"> Bohemia Interactive support F.A.Q. </a>
, <a href="http://arma3.com/faq" target="_blank"> Arma 3 F.A.Q. </a>
or <a href="http://www.battleye.com/support/faq/" target="_blank"> BattlEye F.A.Q. </a>
You can help us to further improve the game by posting your feedback on the <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/" target="_blank"> Feedback Tracker </a>
.

CHANGELOG

DATA:

Added: An Arma 3 Apex control preset is now available for <a href="https://dev.arma3.com/post/sitrep-00150" target="_blank"> weapon switching </a>
and commanding of units
Added: Phase 2 of the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Difficulty_Overhaul" target="_blank"> Difficulty Overhaul </a>
is now implemented
Added: Action Menu Streamlining for weapon switching
Added: An ability to block the use of the free camera in the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/EG_Spectator_Mode" target="_blank"> Virtual Spectator </a>
Added: An ability to disable the focus info box in the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/EG_Spectator_Mode" target="_blank"> Virtual Spectator </a>
Added: A NATO skin for the Strider
Added: An oranje skin for the Zamak trucks
Added: A civilian version of the Zamak transport truck
Added: A blue skin for the PO-30 Orca helicopter
Added: Wreck visuals are now affected by the liveries of these vehicles:
- ZSU-39 Tigris
- BTR-K Kamysh
- 2S9 Sochor
- T-100 Varsuk
Added: A new
BIS_fnc_sunriseSunsetTime
function (to get the time when sunrise and sunset occur, based on a given date and terrain latitude)
Added: Rotating the turret of the UGV Stomper RCWS now produces a sound
Added: A new respawn point notification can now be toggled in the respawn position module
Added: Soundsets and sound shaders were added for the sonic cracks of gatling weapons
Added: Command Actions to open the Command Menu and its relevant pages (for resolving weapon switching and command menu priorities). The presets were updated to reflect this.
Added: The Debug console is now using the new <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/EG_Spectator_Mode" target="_blank"> Virtual Spectator </a>
mode
Added: New camo selections (
camo1
,
camo2
,
camo3)\n* Added: A new
camo
selection is now available for the P07 handgun
Added: Functions <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_netId" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_netId </a>
, <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_objectFromNetId" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_objectFromNetId </a>
, <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_groupFromNetId" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_groupFromNetId </a>
(as SP/MP compatible variants for <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/netId" target="_blank"> netId </a>
, <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/objectFromNetId" target="_blank"> objectFromNetId </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/groupFromNetId" target="_blank"> groupFromNetId </a>)\n* Added: An ability to override the default delay between objectives revealing in <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/MP_End_Game" target="_blank"> End Game </a>
scenarios
Tweaked:
BIS_fnc_getName
now performs faster with name clamping enabled
Tweaked: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Sound:_cfgSoundSets#SoundShadersLimit" target="_blank"> soundShadersLimit </a>
parameter value was changed from 3 to 2
Tweaked: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_splitString" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_splitString </a>
function can now split strings by string
Tweaked: The direction speed of an adjusted up BR prone animation was sped up
Tweaked: The rotating sound of the remote turrets has been changed
Tweaked: Elevating the turret of the Strider now produces a louder sound
Tweaked: Task names in <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/MP_End_Game" target="_blank"> End Game </a>
no longer include a task letter (it is now handled by the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Tasks_Overhaul" target="_blank"> Tasks Overhaul </a>
implementation)
Tweaked: Reduced recoil of launchers
Tweaked: Several mono samples changed to stereo to improve the position of sounds
Tweaked: Some launcher sounds were improved
Tweaked: Distant explosion sounds are now more optimized
Tweaked: A potential performance increase when using the 30 mm multipurpose ammunition (e.g. on armored vehicles)
Tweaked: The damage dealt by guided and laser-guided 155 mm shells is now consistent
Tweaked: The sound of closure is now quieter for the GM-6 Lynx rifle
Tweaked: A potential audio-related performance increase when using the Wipeout’s gatling
Tweaked: An Armillion localization tweaks and fixes
Tweaked: Some shell tracers were scaled down
Tweaked: The direct damage values were slightly increased for the 120 mm and 155 mm anti-tank guided shells
Tweaked: The MX 6.5 mm (Black) rifle now uses a black bipod (instead of a sand one)
Tweaked: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_inTrigger" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_inTrigger </a>
function was optimized
Tweaked: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/difficultyEnabled" target="_blank"> difficultyEnabled </a>
script command was replaced with <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/difficultyOption" target="_blank"> difficultyOption </a>
in the official content of the game
Tweaked: The character’s collision model for running with a rifle lowered was adjusted (this can help with characters being stuck in doors)
Tweaked: Patrolling soldiers removed from the destroyed Camp Maxwell in the Survive campaign episode
Tweaked: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_playVideo" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_playVideo </a>
function now calls a scripted callback
BIS_fnc_playVideo_stopped
Tweaked: The transition speed between standing and kneeling (and vice versa) was decreased for the tactical pace
Fixed: An error would be logged to the RPT due to a misconfigured <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/MP_End_Game" target="_blank"> End Game </a>
module parameter
Fixed: Warm up animations would switch after a long delay in <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/MP_End_Game" target="_blank"> End Game </a>
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/MP_End_Game" target="_blank"> End Game </a>
players could be respawned in water when no respawn position was selected
Fixed: A possible error connected to
BIS_fnc_EGObjectiveVisualizer
in <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/MP_End_Game" target="_blank"> End Game </a>
Feres
Fixed: Duplicated developer name in the credits
Fixed: The Team Switch menu would be shown even when the respawn menu configuration would not allow it
Fixed: Player could start Showcase Marksmen with some equipment missing
Fixed: The GM-6 Lynx rifle was missing a reload animation for swimming divers
Fixed: Limits for cargo gunners in the Mohawk and Hellcat ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=27981" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=27981 </a>)\n* Fixed: Characters are no longer allowed to fire their weapon during the binocular to primary weapon switch (stand, kneel, prone)
Fixed: Adjusted turret limits for the Kuma gun to prevent clipping of the cannon through the body
Fixed: House destruction was not audible at bigger distances
Fixed: Wrong pitch limits for the spectator free camera
Fixed: The AI would not work properly in some Barracks building variants
Fixed: Tasks could appear in an incorrect order in the Headhunters mission
Fixed: Mission ending would not be synchronized properly in the Tanks co-op mission
Fixed: The sound of closure was delayed for the GM-6 Lynx rifle
Fixed: Weapon Info for vehicles and static weapons was incorrectly placed
Fixed: Players were able to open the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arsenal" target="_blank"> Virtual Arsenal </a>
on nearby containers while inside vehicles
Fixed: The UH-80 Ghost Hawk had some visual artifacts in distant LODs
Fixed: Script errors would appear when calling for an airdrop via the Support module
Fixed: Tracer magazines (with -T suffix) for armored vehicles were not using tracer ammunition in some cases
Fixed: The tracer magazine for M2A4 Slammer UP would not display correct values in the UI
Fixed: The Feedback FSM would run on Dedicated Servers and Headless Clients
Fixed: The transport helicopters called by the Supports module would sometimes refuse to move
Fixed: The
“PLAY”
button was overlapping in the Polish localization
Fixed: The text in the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Splendid_Camera" target="_blank"> Splendid Camera </a>
’s Exit prompt window was not localized
Fixed: Some animations for weapon switching were not centered correctly
Fixed: The PiP mirrors were not enabled for the civilian Zamak truck
Fixed: Characters would be able to lean to the sides during the healing animation (causing glitches) <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Tasks_Overhaul" target="_blank"> Tasks Overhaul </a>

Added: Official End Game scenarios now fully support <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Tasks_Overhaul#Shared_Objectives" target="_blank"> Shared Objectives </a>
implementation
Added: Forcing a task to always show up in the 3D space is now supported <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Eden_Editor" target="_blank"> Eden Editor </a>

Added: A toggle for placing all vehicles as empty
Added:
AllowFreeCamera
and
ShowFocusInfo
can now be defined in the Eden Editor’s
VirtualSpectator_F
entity
Added: An option to disable the camera moving to a random position when launching Eden Editor
Added: Buttons to expand or collapse all items in the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Eden_Editor:_Entity_List" target="_blank"> Entity List </a>
and the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Eden_Editor:_Asset_Browser" target="_blank"> Asset Browser </a>
Added: Dates of full and new moon are now marked in the Date attribute
Added: The sunrise and sunset times are now marked in the Time of the Day attribute
Added: Specific widgets can now be toggled on by the 1-4 keys
Added: A
"Spectate in SP"
Preview option is now available (starting the scenario as a spectator from the camera’s position)
Added: An ability to reset customized loadouts using a new Context Menu option
"Reset Loadout"
Added: All black variants of the MX rifles are now available in the Eden Editor
Tweaked: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Splendid_Camera" target="_blank"> Splendid Camera </a>
can no longer be opened in the Eden Editor
Tweaked: The font size in code input attributes (e.g. object's init field) decreased to better match the general font size
Tweaked: The headgear randomization of FIA characters is now enabled again in Eden Editor scenarios
Tweaked: Editing a loadout in Eden Editor’s Arsenal will switch off the headgear randomization
Tweaked: The
"Arsenal"
Context Menu option has been renamed to
"Edit Loadout"
Tweaked: Ruins of structures are available under their own names (they would inherit structures’ names previously)
Tweaked: The Stance can now accept the
"AUTO"
value
Tweaked: The Vehicle Lock was updated to accept the
"LOCKEDPLAYER"
value
Fixed: The Debug console was not available despite it being enabled
Fixed: Script error in the Eden Editor when users picked the
"Play as a Character"
option on a vehicle crew member with no weapons available
Fixed: It was not possible to change tags when publishing a scenario
Fixed: The Allow Manual Respawn multiplayer scenario attribute was not working ( <a href="https://forums.bistudio.com/topic/188698-allowmanualrespawn-has-no-effect/" target="_blank"> https://forums.bistudio.com/topic/188698-allowmanualrespawn-has-no-effect/ </a>)\n* Fixed: There were some strings missing in the Steam tags selection window
Fixed: Notifications about errors in scripted functions (e.g. <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_error" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_error </a>)\n* Fixed: Audio previews didn't work when setting the music and sounds in trigger and waypoint attributes
Fixed: Incorrect respawn templates were selected when the Multiplayer Attributes window was accessed for the first time after loading a scenario
Fixed: The Show Model attribute worked in a reversed way (model was hidden when set to visible and vice versa)
Fixed: Script error messages would appear when using Support modules in Eden Editor
Fixed: The binarization options were not synchronized across Editor Attributes and the Save Mission dialog
Fixed: Information about placing empty vehicles was shown when searching in the Props tab (Ctrl + F)
Fixed: A land barrier fortification object was duplicated in Eden Editor (
“Land_HBarrierBig_F”
was removed while
“Land_HBarrier_Big_F”
stayed)
Fixed: A module argument in a combo box with a float value between 0.5 and 1 was always saved as 1 ( <a href="https://forums.bistudio.com/topic/188779-eden-numeric-attributes-set-using-module-drop-down-menu-are-saved-only-as-integers-not-floats" target="_blank"> https://forums.bistudio.com/topic/188779-eden-numeric-attributes-set-using-module-drop-down-menu-are-saved-only-as-integers-not-floats </a>)\n* Fixed: Players would appear in the middle of the sea after respawning when the
"Select Respawn Position"
respawn template was selected and the Delay value set to 0
Fixed: Incorrect respawn templates for BIRD respawn types were used (the default are used now instead of the scenario configured ones)
Fixed: Sound lists in the attributes of waypoints and triggers were not sorted alphabetically ( <a href="https://forums.bistudio.com/topic/188714-eden-editor-bugs/?p=2999960" target="_blank"> https://forums.bistudio.com/topic/188714-eden-editor-bugs/?p=2999960 </a>)\n* Fixed: A code execution from the Debug Console would not work after a scenario save ( <a href="https://forums.bistudio.com/topic/188714-eden-editor-bugs/page-2#entry2999574" target="_blank"> https://forums.bistudio.com/topic/188714-eden-editor-bugs/page-2#entry2999574 </a>)\n

ENGINE:

Added: Weapon Switching on the Move
Added: It is possible to write multiple lines in multi-line edit boxes
Added: Second autosave
(consider it a backup for cases like when the game autosaved while a bullet was on its way to you so loading would kill you again)
Added: A new VoN Codec implementation based on <a href="http://opus-codec.org/" target="_blank"> Opus </a>
(can be enabled by setting
vonCodec = 1;
in the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/server.cfg" target="_blank"> server.cfg </a>)\n* Added: Aligned allocators
Added: New commands: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/createSimpleObject" target="_blank"> createSimpleObject </a>
, <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/selectionNames" target="_blank"> selectionNames </a>
, <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/hideSelection" target="_blank"> hideSelection </a>
( <a href="https://forums.bistudio.com/topic/187670-new-command-createobject-for-decorative-objects/" target="_blank"> https://forums.bistudio.com/topic/187670-new-command-createobject-for-decorative-objects/ </a>)\n* Added: New script command
flyInHeightASL
Added: Trails on the map can have a different style
Added:
setWaypointForceBehaviour
command, which disables auto-combat for the time of execution of a waypoint
Added: Support for a
vehPriorityMask
parameter for roads defined in
RoadCfg
, making it possible for a road to take priority over all other landscape fields in the cost map
Added: Character specialties can now be changed on-the-fly via script commands <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setUnitTrait" target="_blank"> setUnitTrait </a>
/ <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getUnitTrait" target="_blank"> getUnitTrait </a>
(including custom specialties). Overrides are only active during the current scenario and specialties are stored in the AI brain, so it’s respawn-compatible.
Added: Shadow type can now be selected for listbox items separately (
itemShadowLIcon
,
itemShadowRIcon
,
itemShadowLText
and
itemShadowRText)\n* Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Event_Handlers#Mission_Event_Handlers" target="_blank"> Mission event handler </a>
equivalents for old non-stackable event handlers
Added:
volumeFactorMin
for adding minimum to sound function ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=27769" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=27769 </a>)\n* Added: White-listing
filePatching
of specific Steam IDs via
filePatchingExceptions
in the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/server.cfg" target="_blank"> server config </a>
Added: A new <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/roadAt" target="_blank"> roadAt </a>
script command
Added: A new <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/displayParent" target="_blank"> displayParent </a>
scripting command
Added: A new <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getCameraViewDirection" target="_blank"> getCameraViewDirection </a>
script command (the direction an entity is looking in)
Added: A new <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/drawPolygon" target="_blank"> drawPolygon </a>
script command
Added: A new <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/inArea" target="_blank"> inArea </a>
script command (replacement of <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_inTrigger" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_inTrigger </a>)\n* Added: A new <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/sideAmbientLife" target="_blank"> sideAmbientLife </a>
script command
Added: A new <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/sideEmpty" target="_blank"> sideEmpty </a>
script command
Added: A new
allLayers
script command
Added: A new <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/inArea" target="_blank"> inArea </a>
script command
Added: A new <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/moonPhase" target="_blank"> moonPhase </a>
script command
Added: A new <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/animateSource" target="_blank"> animateSource </a>
script command
Added: A new <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/animationSourcePhase" target="_blank"> animationSourcePhase </a>
script command
Added: A new <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Event_Handlers/Reloaded" target="_blank"> Reloaded </a> <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Event_Handlers" target="_blank"> Event Handler </a>
Added: New <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Event_Handlers" target="_blank"> Event Handlers </a> <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Event_Handlers#GetInMan" target="_blank"> GetInMan </a>
, <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Event_Handlers#GetOutMan" target="_blank"> GetOutMan </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Event_Handlers#SeatSwitchedMan" target="_blank"> SeatSwitchedMan </a>
Added: A new Vision Aid difficulty option
Added: Script command
configSourceAddonList
for getting a list of addons that modified the given config class
Added: A new weapon animation source
“trigger”
(synchronous with character animation
"triggerAnim")\n* Added: An ability to set a limit for reporting how long it takes for a <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/callExtension" target="_blank"> callExtension </a>
to be called on Dedicated Servers (
callExtReportLimit
parameter in <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/server.cfg" target="_blank"> server.cfg </a>)\n* Added: A new <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/canSuspend" target="_blank"> canSuspend </a>
script command (returns true if the execution of a script can be suspended in the current environment)
Added: Support for '\n' for
CEdit
and
CStatic
as a new line input from user
Added: Double clicking on a word in edit boxes now selects it
Added: Command Menu - resolving commanding priorities and adding new actions
Added: A new <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/difficultyOption" target="_blank"> difficultyOption </a>
script command
Added: A new <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/diag_codePerformance" target="_blank"> diag_codePerformance </a>
script command
Added: Additional reporting of
ErrorMessages
to the RPT file to help solve crashes
Tweaked: Potential clutter optimizations
Tweaked: Updated PhysX libraries
Tweaked: When automatically deselecting a launcher, only a valid weapon is selected
Tweaked: Weapon switching takes priority over command menu interaction while the menu is not open. Toggle the menu by using the ‘select all’ action, and close the menu by using any (even disabled or invisible) command action
Tweaked: The operands help for the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getMissionConfigValue" target="_blank"> getMissionConfigVal </a>
command were changed
Tweaked: Redundant information logged to the RPT by servers is now removed
Tweaked: Artillery computer now turns the
“Fire”
button red when the turret is not yet adjusted / aimed
Tweaked: Ropes can be attached to static objects again now
Tweaked: Team Switch is available from the map again
Tweaked:
cutXXX
script commands now support layer names
Tweaked:
cutXXX
commands now add a default cut layer when no other is available
Tweaked: The frequency of
"Low ammo"
and
"No ammo"
reports by the AI is now lower
Tweaked: Calculations of the positions of sky objects and the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/moonPhase" target="_blank"> moonPhase </a>
command are now more optimized
Tweaked: Potential optimizations for particle effects for projectiles hitting a surface
Tweaked: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Event_Handlers#GetInMan" target="_blank"> GetInMan </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Event_Handlers#GetOutMan" target="_blank"> GetOutMan </a> <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Event_Handlers" target="_blank"> Event Handlers </a>
now contain information about the
turretPath
Tweaked: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/moonPhase" target="_blank"> moonPhase </a>
command now returns the result in a normalized range
Tweaked: The Clock Indicator is no longer part of the difficulty settings (feature was switched off a long time ago, but the option remained in the UI)
Tweaked: The modifiable <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Difficulty_Overhaul" target="_blank"> difficulty </a>
levels are now parts of the difficulty presets
Tweaked: Replaced the listbox with difficulty presets by a Game Options button on the Create Game screen
Tweaked: Sound - Handling of usage of undesirable <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/ArmA:_Startup_Parameters#cpuCount" target="_blank"> cpuCount </a>
=1
(multi-threading)
Tweaked: An attempt to generating more useful dumps and reports during certain terminal error messages
Tweaked: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/moonPhase" target="_blank"> moonPhase </a>
script command is no longer part of the development category
Tweaked: Potential performance improvement for bullet particle effects
Tweaked: Command
waypointGetForceBehaviour
was renamed to
waypointForceBehaviour
Tweaked: Auto-guiding of AT rockets is no longer tied to the difficulty settings
Tweaked: The Difficulty menu and its options were transformed
Tweaked: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/difficultyEnabled" target="_blank"> difficultyEnabled </a>
command was made obsolete and now always returns false
Fixed: Further fixes for serialization of network messages
Fixed: Script variables handling config entries from <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Description.ext" target="_blank"> description.ext </a>
are properly serialized (save / load) and can be passed through in MP (e.g. <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/publicVariable" target="_blank"> publicVariable </a>)\n* Fixed: Finding a dead body will no longer trigger combat mode if there was no killer (killed by Divine Script Intervention)
Fixed: Mass of the backpacks removed by <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/clearBackpackCargo" target="_blank"> clearBackpackCargo </a>
/ <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/clearBackpackCargoGlobal" target="_blank"> Global </a>
was not cleared ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=27609" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=27609 </a>)\n* Fixed: Black clouds in certain altitudes
Fixed:
menuEnabled
returned incorrect values (this could crash the game on certain occasions)
Fixed:
USER_DEFINED
markers were not unique, which resulted in duplication ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=19879" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=19879 </a>)\n* Fixed: Map marker would disappear when moved close to the edges of the screen
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/triggerArea" target="_blank"> triggerArea </a>
returned wrong data under certain conditions
Fixed: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/ctrlType" target="_blank"> ctrlType </a>
command always returned 0 for map controls
Fixed: Crash when hiding a selection on an empty launcher that was different than hiding on a loaded launcher
Fixed: Solving a rare LAN server enumeration problem
Fixed: Using
db
values in
CfgSoundShader
would not work ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=27770" style="text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=27770 </a>)\n* Fixed: Zero space characters were not handled properly in some languages (e.g. Italian)
Fixed: Connecting to a server via a start-up parameter would not work correctly without a port number entered
Fixed: Personal waypoint could not be deleted when controlling a UAV
Fixed: An incorrect speed value would be shown during a freefall
Fixed: Sound - Attempt to address a potential crash
Fixed: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setVelocity" target="_blank"> setVelocity </a>
command could affect static objects in some cases
Fixed: Static objects would move when pulled with a rope
Fixed: Possible crash connected to <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/missionConfigFile" target="_blank"> missionConfigFile </a>
variables
Fixed: Terrain decals would be malformed in some cases
Fixed: The player camera would show an incorrect view when switching from a vehicle’s gunner seat
Fixed: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/createObject" target="_blank"> createObject </a>
command had an incorrect syntax help
Fixed: A possible crash when Steam was not initialized properly
Fixed: A possible crash caused by the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/cutObj" target="_blank"> cutObj </a>
command
Fixed: Some objects would hover when an object under them was destroyed
Fixed: A possible crash connected with the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/createObject" target="_blank"> createObject </a>
object command
Fixed: The
lockAcquire
command would not work if the
automaticLA
parameter was set for it
Fixed: The step-over action could be called with no animation state defined
Fixed: Turrets would be created with their lights switched on
Fixed: Some set limits for the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/EG_Spectator_Mode" target="_blank"> Virtual Spectator </a>
camera were ignored
Fixed: The moon phase and direction were not calculated properly
Fixed: Switching to a secondary weapon from the binoculars would switch to a primary weapon first
Fixed: Shapes with no names would be automatically put into the shape bank and cause crashes
Fixed: The
“Ban”
button would not work for logged in admins on their servers
Fixed: The positions of the old and new magazines were in the opposite order in the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Event_Handlers#Reloaded" target="_blank"> Reloaded Event Handler </a>
array
Fixed: The Page Description tab would not be resized correctly for a content intended to be on the top
Fixed: The M2A1 Slammer would shake when reversing
Fixed: A potential crash when the leader of a group was missing
Fixed: Line breaking would not work correctly for Unicode characters in
CStatic
/
CEdit
controls
Fixed: Vehicle gunners would not see the targets assigned to them by their commander in some cases
Fixed: Sound and flash suppressors would not heat up in Thermal Imaging
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/triggerArea" target="_blank"> triggerArea </a>
returned wrong data under certain conditions
Fixed: AI characters could enter disassembled vehicles
Fixed: Players could heal themselves near every vehicle with a Combat Life Saver inside
Fixed: The AI tank drivers would disobey commanders’ orders in some cases (e.g. to avoid obstacles when driving forward)
Fixed: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Event_Handlers/addMissionEventHandler#PreloadFinished" target="_blank"> PreloadFinished </a> <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Event_Handlers" target="_blank"> Event Handler </a>
was not working in the multiplayer environment
Fixed: The rudder curve was incorrectly set for airplanes
Fixed: The one parameter of the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/remoteExecCall" target="_blank"> remoteExecCall </a>
command was not called in a scheduled environment
Fixed: Some explosion sounds would not be audible inside of vehicles
Fixed: The Engage and Target texts under the target icon were overlapping (only one will display now)
Fixed: Remote vehicle wheels would spin slowly when in the air
Fixed: A potential invalid memory access when simulating
PhysX
tank wheels
Fixed: The
“Fire”
key could not select a menu item in some cases ( <a href="https://forums.bistudio.com/topic/143930-general-discussion-dev-branch/?p=2997097" target="_blank"> https://forums.bistudio.com/topic/143930-general-discussion-dev-branch/?p=2997097 </a>)\n* Fixed: A potential crash connected to the file system
Fixed: A potential crash when accessing an inventory of a removed unit
Fixed: Vehicles with the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/hideObject" target="_blank"> hideObject </a>
set to 1 would fall under the surface after a save file was loaded
Fixed: The Animal FSM was not loaded correctly
Fixed: An object hidden via the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/hideObject" target="_blank"> hideObject </a>
command would not be hidden after loading a save file
Fixed: Sound resources were not properly released, possibly causing cracking sounds
Fixed: Characters would have an incorrect FFV animation when switching a stance while getting in a vehicle
Fixed: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/isNumber" target="_blank"> isNumber </a>
command would return false for large numbers ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=26663" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=26663 </a>)\n* Fixed: Aiming down the sights while switching the weapons would cause some glitches
Fixed: Characters would get stuck in place after trying to launch a missile while switching to a launcher
Fixed: Characters were unable to heal themselves at medical vehicles ( <a href="https://forums.bistudio.com/topic/143930-general-discussion-dev-branch/page-948#entry3003086" target="_blank"> https://forums.bistudio.com/topic/143930-general-discussion-dev-branch/page-948#entry3003086 </a>)\n* Fixed: it was possible to fire a weapon while switching it for another one
Fixed: Turning on the NVG was not possible for passenger seats in vehicles ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=23649" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=23649 </a>)\n* Fixed: Animations would blend incorrectly when switching a weapon while switching a weapon
Fixed: A potential crash when a mortar is destroyed while players use the Artillery Computer
Fixed: AI would not hear orders when the game is run with the
-noSound
start-up parameter ( <a href="https://forums.bistudio.com/topic/143930-general-discussion-dev-branch/page-942" target="_blank"> https://forums.bistudio.com/topic/143930-general-discussion-dev-branch/page-942 </a>)\n* Fixed: The difficulty settings were not applied correctly to directly hosted multiplayer games
Fixed: A potential crash connected to the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/isOnRoad" target="_blank"> isOnRoad </a>
script command
Fixed: A potential crash when leaving the water <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Tasks_Overhaul" target="_blank"> Tasks Overhaul </a>

Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Tasks_Overhaul" target="_blank"> Tasks Overhaul </a>
: 3D Markers, Map Markers, Diary Tasks, Debriefing, Task Overview and
uiDraw
refactoring
Added: A fade-out timer for the Tasks Overview
Tweaked: Tasks presentation for unknown object positions was improved
Tweaked: The
setSimpleTaskCore
command was renamed to
setSimpleTaskAlwaysVisible
Tweaked: A default task icon is now displayed if the specified type is not found
Tweaked: It is now possible to assign an object memory point for a task marker
Tweaked: Some unfinished <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Task_Enhancements" target="_blank"> Shared Objectives </a>
functionality was removed or shifted to the Diary
Fixed: A possible crash in the map interface
Fixed: The task marker text would not show correctly in some cases
Fixed: Tasks could not be deselected in the map interface
Fixed: A scroll bar would be visible in the Diary tab
Fixed: Group markers would always be drawn above a player, not the group leader
Fixed: A potential crash when unassigning from a task via the map interface
Fixed: Task markers were not placed correctly to their memory points
Fixed: A potential crash connected to the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setSimpleTaskCustomData" target="_blank"> setSimpleTaskCustomData </a>
script command
Fixed: A relative path to the Task Type texture was not read correctly
Fixed: A marker of a selected task would not always be visible on top
Fixed: All tasks would display after closing the map (only the active ones should be visible) <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Eden_Editor" target="_blank"> Eden Editor </a>

Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Eden_Editor:_Custom_Composition" target="_blank"> Custom Compositions </a>
Added: CTRL+A shortcut can be now used in the Edit list
Added: Placing entities by double-clicking on an empty Eden scene
Added: A notification when attempting to export / publish an unsaved scenario
Added: Icons that show the current state of a layer (e.g. hidden, disabled) in the Edit List
Added: Pasting a unit into a non-player scenario will make the unit a player
Tweaked: Pasted units are now named consistently (copying <name>_001 will paste <name>_002 instead of an incorrect <name>_2)
Tweaked: The distinction between dragging and clicking is now clearer
Tweaked: When you edit only a single object, its name is now in the attribute window title instead of generic
"edit object"
Tweaked: Prepared support for collapse all and expand all buttons for the edit tree
Tweaked: Vehicle crew positions are now stored in the mission SQM (allows for more specific crew selections)
Tweaked: Synchronization is now done to a vehicle, not its effective commander (the commander can be synchronized specifically)
Fixed: Players could spawn as seagulls instead of playable Logics in some cases
Fixed: Some text in the Eden Editor’s history list would be missing when using a script command to delete objects
Fixed: Some logic attributes were not backwards-compatible
Fixed: Custom attribute expressions might have been formatted incorrectly (e.g. removing
%
expressions)
Fixed: Custom global attributes were not called on all clients in the multiplayer environment
Fixed: Previews of elliptic area markers were not visible
Fixed: The scaling widget was scaling map markers too rapidly
Fixed: Missing author serialization support in SQMs
Fixed: 2D Editor scenarios were imported to the Eden Editor without the Intro and Outro sections
Fixed: The NVS scope could lose its night sight after dropping a weapon down and picking it back up
Fixed: Expression formatting was not correct
Fixed: The global Intel attributes were not restored properly after a scenario was loaded
Fixed: Some vehicles were not synchronized when imported from the 2D Editor ( <a href="https://forums.bistudio.com/topic/188236-eden-no-more-supply-drop-or-cas-support/" target="_blank"> https://forums.bistudio.com/topic/188236-eden-no-more-supply-drop-or-cas-support/ </a>)\n* Fixed: Users are no longer asked to create a server more often than is necessary
Fixed: Copy operations were renaming objects even if their names were unique ( <a href="https://forums.bistudio.com/topic/188544-paste-with-1-only-if-there-already-is-a-variable-with-same-name-please/" target="_blank"> https://forums.bistudio.com/topic/188544-paste-with-1-only-if-there-already-is-a-variable-with-same-name-please/ </a>)\n* Fixed: Messages asserting no player was available when importing a 2D editor scenario
Fixed: The inability to change a vehicle’s crew character types was not communicated properly
Fixed: A group without a leader assigned would spam the RPT file with error messages
Fixed: A marker would miss its preview when being dragged
Fixed: The Type Change attribute was present in cases when it had no effect
Fixed: Vehicle crews would be created outside of their vehicle when in a different layer
Fixed: Vehicle crews would be created outside of their vehicle in Eden Editor
Fixed: The Edit Type attribute would not work for editing groups
Fixed: Moving units via the map would be put them in the air
Fixed: Unit group numbers in the scenario lobby would not reflect their actual positions in groups
Fixed: Binarized scenarios could not be read by the campaign dialog
Fixed: Variable names could be duplicated with no warning
Fixed: Markers were incorrectly checked for a duplicated variable name
Fixed: A crash when exiting the game from the Eden Editor scene
Fixed: Attribute changes could not be confirmed if Variable Name was used
Fixed: The Delete and Edit icons were available for compositions without any functionality
Fixed: A pasted marker’s name was not derived from the original marker
Fixed: The CTRL+S shortcut used in the Eden Editor’s map interface would affect the map movement (fixed for all CTRL modified keys)
Fixed: The Scenario temporary files would not be deleted after opening another scenario in the Eden Editor
Fixed: Placing down multiple entities by holding the CTRL key would work only for empty objects
Fixed: Trigger without a name was registering itself as an empty string
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki?title=Arma_3_Remote_Execution&redirect=no" target="_blank"> Remote Execution </a>
would not work correctly after a scenario was saved or loaded in the Eden Editor
Fixed: Markers in custom layers were not visible on maps
Fixed: An arrow was pointing in the opposite direction when rotating entities on the map

LAUNCHER:

Added: A pop-up dialog displaying a message appears when an error in the Launcher occurs
Tweaked: The visual presentation of embedded Youtube and Twitter content was improved
Tweaked: The Difficulty selection in Launcher now corresponds with the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Difficulty_Overhaul" target="_blank"> Difficulty Overhaul </a>
Tweaked: Visual C++ run-time pre-requirements check was removed (the files are distributed with Launcher)
Fixed: A potential crash connected with the usage of the scroll mouse wheel on the loading status bar
Fixed: Potential crashes connected to Steam

SERVER:

Fixed: Some AI commands would not work for the Linux version of the server executable
Updated: Stand-alone Windows Dedicated Server (1.58)
Updated: Stand-alone Linux Dedicated Server (1.58)
- Known issue: Steam client modifies the
- steam_appid.txt
- file incorrectly. In case of issues, verify its content is:
107410
- Known issue: Sometimes the add-ons are loaded from the wrong installation (e.g. main game)
- Try adding

-mod=curator;kart;heli;mark;dlcbundle** to your

- arma3server.exe
- shortcut

SPOTREP-00055

FROM: High Command
TO: Arma 3 Users
UNIT: Main Branch (Windows)
ACTIVITY: Hotfix: 1.58 (System Allocator Performance, Server Difficulty Settings, Crash Fixes)
SIZE: ~27 MB / ~6.5 MB

NOTES

Consider using the Steam client option to verify the integrity of the local game cache to avoid corrupted data after downloading this update.
Consider defragmenting your HDD after downloading large updates.
A
Legacy Build
Steam branch is available for advanced users. It contains the previous significant main branch version (1.56). It can be used to compare specific changes between major releases. The access code for this branch is:
Arma3Legacy156
This update does not apply to <a href="http://dev.arma3.com/ports" target="_blank"> the experimental Linux and Mac port betas </a>
at time of writing. We'll be updating those as soon as possible.
You can find the servers in the Steam library (switch the filter to "Tools") - "Arma 3 Server" (based on your OS, it will download the Windows or Linux version).
- Administrators can also use the command-line <a href="https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/SteamCMD" target="_blank"> SteamCMD </a>
- utility. The app ID is to be 233780.
- NVIDIA GameWorks™ Technology provided under license from NVIDIA Corporation. Copyright © 2002-2016 NVIDIA Corporation. All rights reserved. NVIDIA® and PhysX® are trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation and are used under license.
In case of problems, please check the <a href="http://support.bistudio.com/arma-3" target="_blank"> Bohemia Interactive support F.A.Q. </a>
, <a href="http://arma3.com/faq" target="_blank"> Arma 3 F.A.Q. </a>
or <a href="http://www.battleye.com/support/faq/" target="_blank"> BattlEye F.A.Q. </a>
You can help us to further improve the game by posting your feedback on the <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/" target="_blank"> Feedback Tracker </a>
.

CHANGELOG

ENGINE:

Fixed: Using the
system <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Custom_Memory_Allocator" target="_blank"> memory allocator </a>
would cause a heavy performance degradation
Fixed: Potential data corruption when transferring server browser data through Steam
Fixed: Crash when accessing a non-existent task
Fixed: Potential crashes

SERVER:

Fixed: The Difficulty tab was disabled after a first scenario on a Dedicated Server ended
Updated: Stand-alone Windows Dedicated Server (hotfix 1.58)
Updated: Stand-alone Linux Dedicated Server (hotfix 1.58)
- Known issue: Steam client modifies the
- steam_appid.txt
- file incorrectly. In case of issues, verify its content is:
107410
- Known issue: Sometimes the add-ons are loaded from the wrong installation (e.g. main game)
- Try adding

-mod=curator;kart;heli;mark;dlcbundle** to your

- arma3server.exe
- shortcut

SPOTREP-00056

FROM: High Command
TO: Arma 3 Users
UNIT: Main Branch
ACTIVITY: Game Update 1.60 (Visual Upgrade, Quick Play, Line Drawing, Respawn Screen, Targeting, Limping)
SIZE: ~3.2 GB / ~469 MB

NOTES

Consider using the Steam client option to verify the integrity of the local game cache to avoid corrupted data after downloading this update.
Consider defragmenting your HDD after downloading large updates.
Updating a deeply moddable game and its platform is not without risks. We use various methods to communicate upcoming changes to our awesome modding community, such as via the <a href="https://dev.arma3.com/" target="_blank"> Dev Hub </a>
. We also co-operate directly on troubleshooting, and we offer an opportunity to test updates via our <a href="https://dev.arma3.com/rc-branch" target="_blank"> Release Candidate tests </a>
. Modders, server administrators and other members of the community do their best to prepare for updates and to address issues post-release as quickly as possible. Please be mindful of some interruptions (especially in the first hours / days after a release) while we all work to improve the game together.
A
Legacy Build
Steam branch is available for advanced users. It contains the previous significant main branch version (1.58). It can be used to compare specific changes between major releases. The access code for this branch is:
Arma3Legacy158
This update does not apply to <a href="http://dev.arma3.com/ports" target="_blank"> the experimental Linux and Mac port betas </a>
at time of writing. We'll be updating those as soon as possible.
You can find the servers in the Steam library (switch the filter to "Tools") - "Arma 3 Server" (based on your OS, it will download the Windows or Linux version).
- Administrators can also use the command-line <a href="https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/SteamCMD" target="_blank"> SteamCMD </a>
- utility. The app ID is to be 233780.
- NVIDIA GameWorks™ Technology provided under license from NVIDIA Corporation. Copyright © 2002-2016 NVIDIA Corporation. All rights reserved. NVIDIA® and PhysX® are trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation and are used under license.
In case of problems, please check the <a href="http://support.bistudio.com/arma-3" target="_blank"> Bohemia Interactive support F.A.Q. </a>
, <a href="http://arma3.com/faq" target="_blank"> Arma 3 F.A.Q. </a>
or <a href="http://www.battleye.com/support/faq/" target="_blank"> BattlEye F.A.Q. </a>
You can help us to further improve the game by posting your feedback on the <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/" target="_blank"> Feedback Tracker </a>
.

CHANGELOG

DATA:

Added: Altis and Stratis <a href="https://dev.arma3.com/post/oprep-visual-upgrade" target="_blank"> Visual Upgrade </a>
Added: A new <a href="https://dev.arma3.com/post/oprep-respawn-overhaul" target="_blank"> Respawn Screen </a>
interface
Added: Characters with injured legs are now limping instead of being forced to walk
Added: An ability to draw lines in map interfaces
(default by CTRL + LMB)
Added: A Constantly Computed Impact Point (CCIP) for guns, rockets and bombs
Added: Virtual targeting pods to all airplanes
Added: Radio protocol sentences for suppressing
Added: New samples for bullets hitting rubber
Added: New functions of an overhauled respawn system
Added: New icons for targeting improvements
Added: A new
iconSize
property for
CfgNotifications
classes (defines the size coefficient of the notification icon with values in range from 0 to 1)
Added: Publication date and version disclaimer to the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfUcrRpCM_fLrk4KKLkQKrlTBh7txPaO3" target="_blank"> Community Guides </a>
Added: It is now possible to cycle through the spectated units with the arrow key in the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/EG_Spectator_Mode" target="_blank"> Virtual Spectator </a>
Added: Available laser targets are now indicated to the crews of vehicles equipped with a laser tracker (
laserScanner)\n* Added: A new
BIS_fnc_exportConfigHierarchy
function (exporting the inheritance of classes to a Wiki syntax)
Added: New icons for vehicle radars (laser-designated and Night-Vision targets)
Added: The <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9CuBMsHAtFw" target="_blank"> Reconnaissance Community Guide </a>
is now accessible from the in-game menu
Added: An ability to block the third person view for the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/EG_Spectator_Mode" target="_blank"> Virtual Spectator </a>
Added: New sounds for grenade throwing and weapon switching
Added: A sound edge parameter for a grenade throwing animation
Added: A new
BIS_fnc_controlConfigs
function returning the config paths of all controls within a given display
Added: Narrow Tree 3D Sound Processing Type
Added: New config parameters for setting colors of item pictures in the
RscTree
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Splendid_Camera" target="_blank"> Splendid Camera </a>
( <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_camera" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_camera </a>)\n* "InitDummy"
mode and camera parameters (it will create a camera according to exported data, but it will be a simple, non-interactive camera. Example:
["InitDummy",["Altis",[20065.6,20023,18.9501],21.2237,0.32,[-26.3095,7.33259],10,0,363.087,0,1,1.16209,-0.0469839,1.11101]] call bis_fnc_camera;)\n* Added: Frequency randomizers for sound tails
Added: New Visual Upgrade parameters to the
CAWorld
based on a community request
Added: <a href="https://arma3.com/eden" target="_blank"> Eden Update </a>
Field Manual section
Tweaked:
"The East Wind"
campaign has been unified into one episode (saves from previous versions may be not compatible - you can use Legacy Build Steam branch)
Tweaked: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Zeus" target="_blank"> Zeus </a>
, <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/EG_Spectator_Mode" target="_blank"> Spectator </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Splendid_Camera" target="_blank"> Splendid Camera </a>
are now using the controls configurable in the 'Camera' category in options
Tweaked: Textures of the garbage containers were adjusted
Tweaked: The performance of the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/EG_Spectator_Mode" target="_blank"> Spectator </a>
Entity list with high unit counts was improved
Tweaked: The
BIS_fnc_EGSpectator
function now accepts additional parameters (
ShowCameraButtons
,
ShowHeader
,
ShowControlsHelper
,
ShowLists)\n* Tweaked: The hold-breath sample durations were updated
Tweaked: The volume of small caliber weapons was increased
Tweaked: Some sounds of small caliber weapons
Tweaked: The “Task Creation” module now accepts new 'task type' and 'always visible' attributes
Tweaked: The Civilian Offroad (Repair) was renamed to Offroad (Services)
Tweaked: The DLC icons in the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arsenal" target="_blank"> Arsenal </a>
and Garage are now read by the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/configSourceModList" target="_blank"> configSourceModList </a>
script command (instead of config properties)
Tweaked: The
"Sector"
,
"Cover Map"
,
"Add Camera Area"
and
"Add Editing Area"
modules now have their area configurable via a Scaling Widget (synchronizing them to a trigger through a
"Location"
logic entity is not needed anymore)
Tweaked: The
"Confirm"
respawn template no longer appears in the Editor’s list
Tweaked: The targeting pods now indicate an altitude and a target distance
Tweaked: The texture of the RPG-42 Alamut can now be changed via camo selections (
"Camo_1"
,
"Camo_2")\n* "magazine"
selection) instead of the
modelSpecial
property in the rockets'
CfgMagazines
entries.
Tweaked: The camo selections of the Tempest Transport truck were updated and are now reskinnable
Tweaked: The sound volumes of some cannons and launchers were adjusted
Tweaked: The smoke launchers and communication equipment of the Ifrit can now be retextured
Tweaked: The distortion of some explosions was improved
Tweaked: The turret hiding animation for the AMV-7 Marshall now hides also the turret hatch
Tweaked: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/CfgPatches" target="_blank"> CfgPatches </a>
were rewritten to prep for new <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Eden_Editor" target="_blank"> Eden Editor </a>
functionality
Tweaked: The weight of the Light Combat Helmets was decreased (lighter than standard Combat Helmets as they provide lesser protection)
Tweaked: The weight of some CSAT uniforms (e.g. Officer uniforms are now lighter)
Tweaked: The crew aiming direction indicators are now limited to tanks only
Tweaked: The difficulty selection and indication are now present in the multiplayer Create Game dialogue
Tweaked: The appearance of soldiers equipment and accessories was improved in Thermal Imaging
Tweaked: The aiming direction indicators were limited to tank crews
Tweaked: The manual control over the Titan AP rocket was improved
Tweaked: The head bob for all movement types with launchers was improved
Tweaked: Structure lines in the GUI trees are no longer visible
Tweaked: Expanding and collapsing icons were updated for GUI of the trees
Tweaked: The Sling Load Assistant was localized
Tweaked: The speed of animations with a lowered sidearm in a stand pose and a tactical pace has been lowered for forward, forward-left and forward-right directions
Tweaked: The radar (
irScan)\n* Fixed: The RPG-42 Alamut optics did not correspond with the actual ranges
Fixed: The Spectator Entity list would show incorrect groups when the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setGroupId" target="_blank"> setGroupID </a>
command was used ( <a href="https://forums.bistudio.com/topic/189095-bis-fnc-egspectator-issues-with-setgroupid/" target="_blank"> https://forums.bistudio.com/topic/189095-bis-fnc-egspectator-issues-with-setgroupid/ </a>)\n* Fixed: Some entries in the Spectator Entity list were duplicated
Fixed: The third person camera would reset when the camera mode was switched
Fixed: Zeus was unable to see players in the Seize scenarios
Fixed: There were some minor spelling mistakes in Zeus functions
Fixed: Respawn would not work in some scenarios created in the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Eden_Editor" target="_blank"> Eden Editor </a>
Fixed: The
"UAV in a Backpack"
hint in the Field Manual was not localized
Fixed: The visibility line trace would collide with the ground for carriers in vehicles in <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/MP_End_Game" target="_blank"> End Game </a>
scenarios
Fixed: The 30mm and 40mm shell explosions were not audible correctly in a larger distance
Fixed: The Taru pods would have an incorrect color when spawning the black variants using script commands
Fixed: The controls helper texts were not localized in the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/EG_Spectator_Mode" target="_blank"> Virtual Spectator </a>
Fixed: Using Slider attribute GUI could result in script errors in some cases ( <a href="https://forums.bistudio.com/topic/188714-eden-editor-bugs/?p=3020297" target="_blank"> https://forums.bistudio.com/topic/188714-eden-editor-bugs/?p=3020297 </a>)\n* Fixed: Script error when using the Patrol module under Sites
Fixed: Players were unable to place entities in the Showcase Zeus scenario <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Tasks_Overhaul" target="_blank"> Tasks Overhaul </a>
Tweaked: New tasks types were implemented for these showcases: Helicopters, Infantry, SCUBA, Vehicles, Combined Arms, Commanding, Night, Supports, Drones, Gunship, Tanks, Factions showcases, Fixed Wings, Firing from Vehicles, Marksmen, Slingloading and the Bootcamp scenarios
Tweaked: The
“Task Type”
and
“Always Visible”
flag texts are now correctly localized
Tweaked: The Regular difficulty preset now uses Limited distance and Fade-out options to reduce the number of displayed artificial elements <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Eden_Editor" target="_blank"> Eden Editor </a>
Added: Preview images of units are now available in the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Eden_Editor" target="_blank"> Eden Editor </a>
Added: An armillion of rocks is now available in <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Eden_Editor" target="_blank"> Eden Editor </a>
Added: Moving time or weather sliders in the Intel window now offers an immediate preview of the scene
Added: An ability to search in the Locations list
Added: Support for opening the scenario and log folders from the menu strip
Added: The list of required addons is now sorted with the missing addons on top
Tweaked: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Eden_Editor" target="_blank"> Eden Editor </a>
’s GUI scale now respects the Interface Size settings in the video options
Tweaked: The Entity Editing tutorial now contains information about entities with areas
Fixed: The
"Enable Stamina"
attribute was available even for objects without stamina (e.g. vehicles and props)
Fixed: Starting the game in the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Eden_Editor" target="_blank"> Eden Editor </a>
could result in the screen being covered by a black overlay
Fixed: Error message after <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Eden_Editor" target="_blank"> Eden Editor </a>
’s start
Fixed: Toggling the
"Environmental Sounds"
attribute in the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Eden_Editor" target="_blank"> Eden Editor </a>
preferences had no effect ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=27943" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=27943 </a>)\n* Fixed: Initialization of a numeric value of the
"SliderTime" <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Eden_Editor" target="_blank"> Eden Editor </a>
attribute was not correct
Fixed: A numeric value of the
"SliderMultiplier" <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Eden_Editor" target="_blank"> Eden Editor </a>
attribute was not applied correctly
Potential spoilers
Tweaked: The IFV Entity FSM in the Preventive Diplomacy campaign scenario

ENGINE:

Added: A Quick Play feature
Added: Support for line drawing in a map interface
Added: Screen Space Reflections on water
(optional)
Added: Multi-component fog
Added: The description and image previews of a selected <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Difficulty_Overhaul" target="_blank"> difficulty </a>
option are now displayed in the difficulty menu
Added: Triggers with height and bottom limitations are now supported
Added: Changing the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Zeus" target="_blank"> Zeus </a>
camera control keybindings is now supported
Added: A list of server mods is now generated to the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki?title=Crash_Files" target="_blank"> RPT </a>
when the game crashes
Added: New
slingLoading
and
slingLoaded
animation sources
Added: New <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/commandSuppressiveFire" target="_blank"> commandSuppressiveFire </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/doSuppressiveFire" target="_blank"> doSuppressiveFire </a>
script commands
Added: A new <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/userInputDisabled" target="_blank"> userInputDisabled </a>
script command (returns true when the user input is disabled)
Added: A new <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getTerrainGrid" target="_blank"> getTerrainGrid </a>
script command (returns the current size of the terrain grid)
Added: A
"Hide"
option for the Weapon Info difficulty option
Added: It is now possible to set a
"Limited distance"
parameter for the
“Group indicators”
,
“Friendly name tags”
,
“Enemy name tags”
and
“Detected mines”
Difficulty options
Added: A new <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/pixelGrid" target="_blank"> pixelGrid </a>
script command (computing the best size of grid based on resolution and UI scale)
Added: A new <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/screenshot" target="_blank"> screenshot </a>
script command
Added: Support for muting the VON channels in the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/server.cfg" target="_blank"> server.cfg </a>
Added: Support for setting a color and a selection color in a UI tree
Added: A new
canUseScanners
vehicle / turret parameter
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_Dedicated_Server" target="_blank"> Dedicated Servers </a>
check the Steam AppId set for the current process and produce a warning to the console and to the log when it doesn't match expected value
Added: The
soundOverride
config parameter can now be used also for gestures
Added: A new
modParams
script command for getting details about a mod
Added: Improvements to Night Vision grain
Added: A new
forcedDifficulty <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/server.cfg" target="_blank"> server.cfg </a>
parameter
Added: AppId for a <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_Dedicated_Server" target="_blank"> Dedicated Server </a>
when the Steam client is not running is now checked against
steam_appid.txt
Added: A glow post-process is now applied during saving of the game
Added: New functionality for configuring
TreeItem
left and right picture colors through configs and script commands
Added: A new startup parameter for <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BankRev" target="_blank"> BankRev </a>
-prefix to extract the data to
Destination\Prefix\Data
(instead of
Destination\PBOName\Data)\n* Added: A default value for the
AIAvoidStance
to the
Default
class of
CfgSurfaces
(0 means no change in the behavior on that surface, 1 means less preference for going prone, 2 means almost never going prone)
Tweaked: Water refraction was improved
Tweaked: Targeting was improved
Tweaked: The Score / Stats display was improved and made more configurable
Tweaked: Look-and-feel of the saving notification
Tweaked: The Suppression command was overhauled
Tweaked: The VON and chat channels are now separated
Tweaked: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/turretUnit" target="_blank"> turretUnit </a>
script command description now contains an example of usage
Tweaked: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Event_Handlers/addMissionEventHandler#PlayerDisconnected" target="_blank"> PlayerDisconnected </a>
mission Event Handler is now called even when the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/onPlayerDisconnected" target="_blank"> OnPlayerDisconnected </a>
command is not used
Tweaked: The
"logFile"
output from server config is now available for every executable type
Tweaked: The sliders for Post Process color corrections in the Video Options now inherit their values from the edit boxes
Tweaked: The multiplayer score table now toggles under the “P” key
Tweaked: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Model_Config#Animation_sources" target="_blank"> Weapon animation sources </a>
were improved
Tweaked:
AutoZeroing
does not need the
canLock
parameter anymore
Tweaked: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Zeus" target="_blank"> Zeus </a>
unit icons now have a higher contrast
Tweaked: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setUnitLoadout" target="_blank"> setUnitLoadOut </a>
script command now accepts a class name (e.g.
player setUnitLoadOut "B_Soldier_F")\n* Tweaked: The
weaponInfoType
now accepts the
driverWeaponsInfoType
parameter
Tweaked: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/channelEnabled" target="_blank"> channelEnabled </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/enableChannel" target="_blank"> enableChannel </a>
script commands now support a separate muting of the VON and chat
Tweaked: The pilot camera now supports turret locking (default by the CTRL + T keys)
Tweaked: The User Interface for channel muting was improved
Tweaked: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getUnitLoadout" target="_blank"> getUnitLoadout </a>
script command was changed (syntax:
getUnitLoadout [unit, fullMagazines])\n* Tweaked: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Zeus" target="_blank"> Zeus </a>
is now using the same entity categorization as the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Eden_Editor" target="_blank"> Eden Editor </a>
Tweaked: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/remoteExec" target="_blank"> remoteExec* </a>
messages JIPped via objects and groups can now be removed using the respective objects or groups
Tweaked: The pilot camera controls were slightly tweaked
Tweaked: Weapon switching between the standing and crouching stances was improved
Tweaked: The SCUD functionality has been separated to its own (engine) component for optimization purposes
Tweaked: AI visibility is now accustomed to the nights after the Visual Upgrade
Tweaked: The version numbers of the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Addon_Builder" target="_blank"> Addon Builder </a>
and the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Publisher" target="_blank"> Publisher </a>
were increased to 1.5
Tweaked: Animals now use a more optimized
aiBrainType
(
DefaultAnimalBrain)\n* Tweaked: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setUnitLoadout" target="_blank"> setUnitLoadout </a>
script command is now supported in the multiplayer environment
Tweaked: The current difficulty on the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_Dedicated_Server" target="_blank"> Dedicated Server </a>
is now used as an initial difficulty on the Create Game screen
Tweaked: The Opus codec quality now better corresponds with the
vonCodecQuality
parameter of the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/server.cfg" target="_blank"> server.cfg </a>
Tweaked: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/CfgVehicles_Config_Reference#irScanGround" target="_blank"> irScanGround </a>
config parameter was expanded (0 = only air, 1 = ground and air, 2 = only ground)
Tweaked: RPT spam related to corrupted server data was removed
Fixed: The Voice-Over-Net technology was stuttering on the Global and Side channels
Fixed: The sounds of bullet casings hitting the ground were not audible
Fixed: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/turretUnit" target="_blank"> turretUnit </a>
command would return
objNull
even with a vehicle driver present (inconsistent with other turret related commands)
Fixed: It is no longer possible to place a waypoint by a <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Event_Handlers/addMissionEventHandler#MapSingleClick" target="_blank"> MapSingleClick </a>
mission Event Handler
Fixed: Vehicle explosions were not audible correctly when inside of another vehicle
Fixed: AI would slow down when running around dead bodies
Fixed: Characters would not be simulated properly for FFV positions in an attached vehicle
Fixed: The height parameter of a trigger was not synchronized in a multiplayer environment
Fixed: The new camera actions had incorrect names
Fixed: Pressing the CTRL key while zoomed in would zoom the view out (fix applies for the general
GetAction
usage - <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=24024" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=24024 </a>)\n* Fixed: The
isInside
command did not reflect the existence of the height parameter for triggers
Fixed: The commanding cursor was offset in freelook
Fixed: A potential crash related to the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/commandSuppressiveFire" target="_blank"> commandSuppressiveFire </a>
script command
Fixed: Setting the
VonCodecQuality <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/server.cfg" target="_blank"> server.cfg </a>
parameter to a value higher than 20 would cause corrupted VON ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=16789" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=16789 </a>)\n* Fixed: Pressing the CTRL key while zoomed in would cause zooming out ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=24024" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=24024 </a>)\n* Fixed: The color of some particles under dynamic lighting was incorrect when using the multi-component fog
Fixed: Car tracks would appear on the ground even with the shadows disabled
Fixed: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/flyInHeight" target="_blank"> flyInHeight </a>
script command would be applied also for stationary helicopters
Fixed: Deleting a vehicle’s crew would cause other crew members to disembark
Fixed: Filtering of duplicate targets for the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/remoteExec" target="_blank"> remoteExec* </a>
commands was not working in singleplayer
Fixed: Crash when using the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setDate" target="_blank"> setDate </a>
script command with incorrect date values
Fixed: There was an issue when joining a scenario with the
autoAssign
enabled
Fixed: A potential crash connected to the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/isOnRoad" target="_blank"> isOnRoad </a>
script command
Fixed: The config parameter
"thrustDelay"
was working incorrectly (its minimum value now is 0.5)
Fixed: Characters would get stuck when moving forward while changing to a pistol while standing up
Fixed: Characters would go prone too quickly when going prone while switching to a launcher
Fixed: Blending with an empty animation mask was incorrect
Fixed: Triggers created via the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/createTrigger" target="_blank"> createTrigger </a>
script command had an incorrect angle
Fixed: A potential crash connected to the anti-spam feature for the RPT file
Fixed: A potential server crash
Fixed: Being in an area of a trigger with swapped sides was causing the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/inArea" target="_blank"> inArea </a>
command to fail
Fixed: A potential crash when restarting a scenario with a SQM file that had meanwhile changed
Fixed: The camera behavior when selecting a launcher in a prone deployed stance was incorrect
Fixed: Players would be kicked from a <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_Dedicated_Server" target="_blank"> Dedicated Server </a>
after a scenario ended when the mission cycle was active
Fixed: A potential crash
Fixed: The in-game videos would be corrupted while playing (e.g. frame skipping and sound crackling)
Fixed: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/ctrlDelete" target="_blank"> ctrlDelete </a>
script command was not working in specific cases (e.g. inside controls groups)
Fixed: Crash when walking out of the water
Fixed: A potential crash in <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Zeus" target="_blank"> Zeus </a>
Fixed: Taking control over a helicopter with a sensor pod from the copilot seat would cause an incorrect camera behavior ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=27345" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=27345 </a>)\n* Fixed: Clutter would be generated incorrectly near roadways
Fixed: The weapon cursors would not move vertically in the Commander mode when the weapon was deployed ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=27447" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=27447 </a>)\n* Fixed: Some weapon animations in multiplayer were incorrect
Fixed: Profile
.vars
would be deleted after switching between different game branches (thanks Alwarren and others - <a href="https://forums.bistudio.com/topic/143930-general-discussion-dev-branch/page-976?p=3020259#entry3020259" target="_blank"> https://forums.bistudio.com/topic/143930-general-discussion-dev-branch/page-976?p=3020259#entry3020259 </a>)\n* Fixed: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/camSetDir" target="_blank"> camSetDir </a>
script command was working incorrectly
Fixed: It was possible to perform a step-over while switching weapons on the move
Fixed: Dedicated Server with a mission cycle would start with the second scenario listed
Fixed: Clutter cache computation was slightly incorrect
Fixed: Flashlight flares were not visible for graphics settings set to lower than Very High
Fixed: A logged-in administrator would be kicked off a <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_Dedicated_Server" target="_blank"> Dedicated Server </a>
after a scenario changed
Fixed: Video playback speed when no audio stream is present
Fixed: Shooting sounds were still playing after a weapon stopped shooting in some cases
Fixed: Some letters would be missing in the Russian localization
Fixed: Some Russian characters were not displayed correctly
Fixed: Depth calculations for characters would be incorrect for swimming
Fixed: The difficulty settings of the client would be inherited from the server even after disconnecting from the session in some cases
Fixed: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/remoteExec" target="_blank"> remoteExec* </a>
would not apply a correct message filter for the Joined-In-Progress players
Tasks Overhaul
Added: New
setTaskMarkerOffset
and
taskMarkerOffset
script commands
Fixed: All task markers would reappear if only one task was updated
Fixed: The
AutoAssign
command would not assign positions properly
Fixed: The ORBAT group icons would overlap with the task icons in the map interface
Fixed:
Assigned
and
AlwaysVisible
tasks would fade out at a different speed
Fixed:
Unassigned
tasks would be drawn after closing the Pause Menu
Fixed: The task map markers would not react to a mouse hover
Fixed: Tasks would be displayed incorrectly after a scenario was loaded from a save file <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Eden_Editor" target="_blank"> Eden Editor </a>
Added: A new “Comment” entity type
(present only in the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Eden_Editor" target="_blank"> Eden Editor </a>
scene, can be used e.g. for personal notes)
Added: Changing the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Eden_Editor" target="_blank"> Eden Editor </a>
camera control keybindings is now supported
Added: Support for ‘Create & Scale’ for triggers and area markers
(it is possible to click and drag to create an area with exactly sized dimensions)
Added: Foliage toggle
Added: A
"saved3DENInventory"
variable is saved to a character's variable space at the scenario start after the character's loadout was customized
Added: The entity selection is remembered after the entity was placed by double click (allows placing multiple times without re-selecting it)
Added: Listed scenarios can now be deleted from the Save / Load dialogs (select a scenario and press the 'Delete' key)
Added: Support for setting up an area inside objects and logics (e.g. modules)
Added: Support for Drag & Drop of entities from the Edit list to the Scene
Added: Support for creating 3D areas in objects and a possibility to change their shape (e.g. from a rectangle to an ellipse)
Added: An ability to force Custom Object’s area attributes (e.g. shape, size) in the config to a specific value and disallow the user to change it in the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Eden_Editor" target="_blank"> Eden Editor </a>
Added: Support for changing the crew’s position in a vehicle
Added: Support for custom user connections
Added: Support for creating an entity and opening its attributes at the same time
Added: New icons for changing the seat context menu options
Added: A new
set3DENSelected
script command
Added: Preview of trigger models in 3D during their creation
Added: An option to display information about map objects in an on-hover tooltip
Added: A new trigger attribute forcing the trigger to be simulated only on the server
Added: A new Preferences parameter toggling the adaptive camera speed (e.g. slowing down near surfaces)
Added: Support for name and init attributes of groups
Added: Support for advanced searching in Edit trees (usage example:
"#object name NameOfMyObject"
will search for all objects with a name attribute equal to
NameOfMyObject)\n* Added: Suggestions for an advanced search in the Edit list
Added: Support to open the mission and log folders
Added: Initial support for resizing triggers by dragging their corners
Added: A visualization part of a new resize widget
Added: Support for rotating the new Resize widget
Added: An automatic registration of scripted <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Event_Handlers" target="_blank"> Event Handlers </a>
requested from the configs
Added: A new interactive middle line for the Resize and Rotate widgets
Tweaked: Dragging an entity by its model was improved
Tweaked: The dialog displaying an alert about missing addons while importing a scenario was improved
Tweaked: Widgets are now calling the
AttributesChanged3DEN <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Event_Handlers" target="_blank"> Event Handler </a>
on objects
Tweaked: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/move3DENCamera" target="_blank"> move3DENCamera </a>
command would not work with a map interface open
Tweaked: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/all3DENEntities" target="_blank"> all3DENEntities </a>
now returns also layers and comments (full syntax:
[objects, groups, triggers, systems, waypoints, markers, layers, comments])\n* Tweaked: The DLC icons now appear on the left side of the Edit List
Tweaked: Eden attribute commands ( <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/get3DENAttribute" target="_blank"> get3DENAttribute </a>
, <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/set3DENAttribute" target="_blank"> set3DENAttribute </a>
, <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/set3DENAttributes" target="_blank"> set3DENAttributes </a>)\n* Fixed: The Scale Widget could be dragged even without any scalable item selected
Fixed: Moved object would always be dragged by the center of their mass
Fixed: The backup SQM file was removed when there were some addons missing during a scenario import
Fixed: The Rotation Widget would display a change before it really happened
Fixed: Dragging of a trigger by holding its area with a mouse was no longer possible
Fixed: Preview and a map drawing for rectangular object areas were incorrect
Fixed: The on-hover tooltips did not have any line breaks
Fixed: A history entry for the
“Create Comment”
operation was missing
Fixed: Dragging markers with a mouse cursor was not working correctly
Fixed: Temporary scenario data was not deleted after switching to another terrain in the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Eden_Editor" target="_blank"> Eden Editor </a>
Fixed: The camera’s position would not reset after changing a terrain
Fixed: Some icon markers were created on the [0,0,0] coordinates
Fixed: Vehicle crew would be selected after pasting a vehicle in the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Eden_Editor" target="_blank"> Eden Editor </a>
Fixed: The marker names were not localized in the Entity List
Fixed: Scenarios imported from the 2D editor would ignore the user’s binarization settings
Fixed: Logging a position of the Comment entity to the clipboard would produce a script error
Fixed: The UI sliders would react to user input even when no active cursor was hovering above them
Fixed: A rogue 2D line was occasionally drawn to the top left corner of the Eden scene
Fixed: The vehicle’s effective commander would not be able to give orders after switching seats in the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Eden_Editor" target="_blank"> Eden Editor </a>
Fixed: Marker creation by mouse double-click is now placing them correctly under mouse pointer (thanks to <a href="https://twitter.com/Mitrail01" target="_blank"> Mitrail01 </a>
for reporting that)
Fixed: Connections are no longer drawn when some of the connection targets are inside a hidden layer (they are hidden)
Fixed: Default values of custom attributes are no longer saved to SQMs
Fixed: A potential crash when a Join-In-Progress unit for a non-existent center is requested

LAUNCHER:

Added: Support for an utilization of the <a href="https://steamcommunity.com/workshop/browse?appid=107410" target="_blank"> Steam Workshop </a>
cache
(shorter loading times, lower mod disk usage)
Added: An option to copy or backup Steam mods (similarly to the local mods)
Added: An option to copy Steam mods to an arbitrary folder
Added: A partial support for non Workshop mods (detection based on the match of the mod’s name)
Added: A DNS link to servers by parsing a server name
Added: The server joining window now contains detailed information about the server
Added: Locked servers are now marked with a lock symbol
Added: A detection of DLCs required by the server and marking missing DLCs
Added: Error details are now provided when an asynchronous operation performed on Steam fails in Publisher
Added: Notifications for installed modes
Tweaked: The Server Browser was overhauled
Tweaked: The mod handling by a server was simplified
Tweaked: A better detection of server mods
Tweaked: The version number was changed to 1.5
Tweaked: Incorrectly configured server mods are no longer required from the clients
Tweaked: The
SERVERS
tab can now be selected as a default choice.
Tweaked: The <a href="https://steamcommunity.com/workshop/browse?appid=107410" target="_blank"> Workshop </a>
mods are no longer automatically loaded when installed (there is a notification with quick action instead)
Tweaked: Launcher will automatically restore the mod folder in the <a href="https://steamcommunity.com/workshop/browse?appid=107410" target="_blank"> Steam Workshop </a>
cache in case it was incorrectly edited
Tweaked: The icon for signed mods was changed (the lock icon is now reserved for locked servers)
Tweaked: The icon for a mismatched server was updated
Tweaked: The Server Mods window is now resizable and bigger by default
Tweaked: The dialog windows are now adapting to a high DPI / small resolution screens better
Fixed: There were some typos in the command button descriptions in the Join Server window
Fixed: The Twitter embedded content was not displayed in some cases
Fixed: The
"Keep current selection and join"
button was bound to an incorrect action
Fixed: Server-side mods were filtered out for servers requiring the clients to have identical mods
Fixed: Synchronization with the Steam API was not working correctly when it was being shut down
Fixed: The Server Browser would not set up all mods correctly according to the selected actions
Fixed: An interaction with a context menu when reordering the lists was incorrect
Fixed: Legacy Steam mods could be auto-included in the mod list in some cases
Fixed: The Steam API would report the Launcher as being open even after players closed it in some cases
Fixed: Crash when entering the options immediately after Launcher's start
Fixed: The context menu items of Launcher’s tray icon were not correctly legible

SERVER:

Updated: Stand-alone Windows Dedicated Server (1.60)
Updated: Stand-alone Linux Dedicated Server (1.60)
- Known issue: Steam client modifies the
- steam_appid.txt
- file incorrectly. In case of issues, verify its content is:
107410
- Known issue: Sometimes the add-ons are loaded from the wrong installation (e.g. main game)
- Try adding

-mod=curator;kart;heli;mark;dlcbundle** to your

- arma3server.exe
- shortcut

SPOTREP-00057

FROM: High Command
TO: Arma 3 Users
UNIT: Main Branch
ACTIVITY: Hotfix: 1.60 (Crash Fixes, Miscellaneous)
SIZE: ~23 MB / ~6.6 MB

NOTES

Consider using the Steam client option to verify the integrity of the local game cache to avoid corrupted data after downloading this update.
Consider defragmenting your HDD after downloading large updates.
Updating a deeply moddable game and its platform is not without risks. We use various methods to communicate upcoming
changes
to our awesome modding community, such as via the <a href="https://dev.arma3.com/" target="_blank"> Dev Hub </a>
. We also co-operate directly on troubleshooting, and we
offer an opportunity to test updates
via our <a href="https://dev.arma3.com/rc-branch" target="_blank"> Release Candidate tests </a>
. Modders, server administrators and other members of the community do their best to prepare for updates and to address issues post-release as quickly as possible. Please
be mindful of
some
interruptions (especially in the first hours / days after a release)
while we all work to improve the game together.
A
Legacy Build
Steam branch is available for advanced users. It contains the previous significant main branch version (1.58). It can be used to compare specific changes between major releases. The access code for this branch is:
Arma3Legacy158
This update does not apply to <a href="http://dev.arma3.com/ports" target="_blank"> the experimental Linux and Mac port betas </a>
at time of writing. We'll be updating those as soon as possible.
You can find the servers in the Steam library (switch the filter to "Tools") - "Arma 3 Server" (based on your OS, it will download the Windows or Linux version).
- Administrators can also use the command-line <a href="https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/SteamCMD" target="_blank"> SteamCMD </a>
- utility. The app ID is to be 233780.
- NVIDIA GameWorks™ Technology provided under license from NVIDIA Corporation. Copyright © 2002-2016 NVIDIA Corporation. All rights reserved. NVIDIA® and PhysX® are trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation and are used under license.
In case of problems, please check the <a href="http://support.bistudio.com/arma-3" target="_blank"> Bohemia Interactive support F.A.Q. </a>
, <a href="http://arma3.com/faq" target="_blank"> Arma 3 F.A.Q. </a>
or <a href="http://www.battleye.com/support/faq/" target="_blank"> BattlEye F.A.Q. </a>
You can help us to further improve the game by posting your feedback on the <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/" target="_blank"> Feedback Tracker </a>
.

CHANGELOG

ENGINE:

Fixed: Server crash connected to inventory containers
Fixed: The
"No servers found"
message was displayed in the Quick Play screen even before connecting to a server in some cases
Fixed: The
"First"
option in the Quick Play screen would not work correctly in some cases

LAUNCHER:

Fixed: Corrupted PBO files sized smaller than 20 bytes could cause a crash
Fixed: The Launcher <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Analytics" target="_blank"> Analytics </a>
setting was not remembered due to recent support for Unicode characters in profile names
Fixed: Potential crash when the
meta.cpp
file got corrupted
Fixed: Synchronization of already stored (legacy) mods was incorrect

SERVER:

Updated: Stand-alone Windows Dedicated Server (hotfix 1.60)
Updated: Stand-alone Linux Dedicated Server (hotfix 1.60)
- Known issue: Steam client modifies the
- steam_appid.txt
- file incorrectly. In case of issues, verify its content is:
107410
- Known issue: Sometimes the add-ons are loaded from the wrong installation (e.g. main game)
- Try adding

-mod=curator;kart;heli;mark;dlcbundle** to your

- arma3server.exe
- shortcut

SPOTREP-00058

FROM: High Command
TO: Arma 3 Users
UNIT: Main Branch
ACTIVITY: Game Update 1.62 (Apex Expansion, Main Menu Overhaul, Vehicle in Vehicle Transport, Revive Overhaul, Environmental Audio Enhancements)
SIZE: ~9.6 GB / ~1.5 GB (depends on Apex ownership)

NOTES

Consider using the Steam client option to verify the integrity of the local game cache to avoid corrupted data after downloading this update.
Consider defragmenting your HDD after downloading large updates.
Updating a deeply moddable game and its platform is not without risks. We use various methods to communicate upcoming changes to our awesome modding community, such as via the <a href="https://dev.arma3.com/" target="_blank"> Dev Hub </a>
. We also co-operate directly on troubleshooting, and we offer an opportunity to test updates via our <a href="https://dev.arma3.com/rc-branch" target="_blank"> Release Candidate tests </a>
. Modders, server administrators and other members of the community do their best to prepare for updates and to address issues post-release as quickly as possible. Please be mindful of some interruptions (especially in the first hours / days after a release) while we all work to improve the game together.
A
Legacy Build
Steam branch is available for advanced users. It contains the previous significant main branch version (1.60). It can be used to compare specific changes between major releases. The access code for this branch is:
Arma3Legacy160
This update does not apply to <a href="http://dev.arma3.com/ports" target="_blank"> the experimental Linux and Mac port betas </a>
at time of writing. We'll be updating those as soon as possible.
You can find the servers in the Steam library (switch the filter to "Tools") - "Arma 3 Server" (based on your OS, it will download the Windows or Linux version).
- Administrators can also use the command-line <a href="https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/SteamCMD" target="_blank"> SteamCMD </a>
- utility. The app ID is to be 233780.
- NVIDIA GameWorks™ Technology provided under license from NVIDIA Corporation. Copyright © 2002-2016 NVIDIA Corporation. All rights reserved. NVIDIA® and PhysX® are trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation and are used under license.
In case of problems, please check the <a href="http://support.bistudio.com/arma-3" target="_blank"> Bohemia Interactive support F.A.Q. </a>
, <a href="http://arma3.com/faq" target="_blank"> Arma 3 F.A.Q. </a>
or <a href="http://www.battleye.com/support/faq/" target="_blank"> BattlEye F.A.Q. </a>
You can help us to further improve the game by posting your feedback on the <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/" target="_blank"> Feedback Tracker </a>
.

CHANGELOG

DATA:

Added: Tanoa terrain*
Added: More than 600 terrain structures*
Added: More than 200 signs, 25 rocks and 100 trees, bushes and clutters*
Added: V-44 X Blackfish VTOL*
Added: Y-32 Xi'an VTOL*
Added: Prowler LSV*
Added: Qilin LSV*
Added: MQ-12 Falcon Drone*
Added: KH-3A Fenghuang Drone*
Added: MB 4WD Offroad Car*
Added: Caesar TBB Propeller Plane*
Added: RHIB Boat*
Added: Water Scooter*
Added: AKS-74U 5.45 mm Assault Rifle*
Added: AKM 7.62 mm Assault Rifle*
Added: AK-12 7.62 mm Assault Rifle*
Added: LIM-85 5.56 mm Machine Gun*
Added: RPG-7 Launcher*
Added: PM 9 mm Pistol*
Added: SPAR-16/S 5.56 mm Assault Rifles*
Added: SPAR-17 7.62 mm Marksman Rifle*
Added: CAR-95(-1) 5.8 mm Assault Rifle & Light Support Weapon*
Added: Type 115 6.5 mm / .50 cal Assault Rifle*
Added: CMR-76 6.5 mm Marksman Rifle*
Added: Protector 9 mm Sub-Machine Gun*
Added: ERCO Optics*
Added: Various new gear items (regular and thermal-masking uniforms, clothes, headgear, backpacks, NVGs (Night Vision Goggles), and more*
Added: Apex Protocol 1-4 player co-op campaign*
Added: Showcase End Game*
Added: End Game 24 Balavu*
Added: End Game 16 Moddergat*
Content requires ownership of the <a href="http://store.steampowered.com/app/395180/" target="_blank"> Arma 3 Apex </a>

expansion.

Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Zeus" target="_blank"> Zeus </a>
Master Tanoa instances
Added: 13 Apex <a href="http://steamcommunity.com/stats/107410/achievements" target="_blank"> Steam Achievements </a>
Added: Apex Welcome Screen
Added: New and very green
"Arma 3 Apex"
Main Menu color preset (it has also been made default)
Added: Arma 3 Apex splash screen for Apex owners
Added: NATO (Pacific) faction
Added: CSAT (Pacific) faction
Added: Syndikat faction
Added: Gendarmerie faction
Added: New character appearances (Tanoan and Chinese)
Added: New radio protocols (Chinese, French and French-English)
Added: 50 miscellaneous props
Added: A new default controls preset (Arma 3 Apex)
Added: A one-time prompt is now displayed in the Main Menu to suggest using the Arma 3 Apex controls preset
Added: Positional ambient sounds for Tanoa
Added: A new tab displaying the <a href="https://arma3.com/servers" target="_blank"> official servers </a>
in the Server Browser
Added: New Main Menu terrain scenes for Altis, Stratis and VR (consistent with Tanoa’s new approach)
Added: 'Suppression' samples were added to radio protocols
Added: New sound 3D processor types
Added: A new
"blockMobileSwitching"
parameter to avoid weapon switching on the move for certain animations
Added: A new <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_isThrowable" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_isThrowable </a>
function (determining if the magazine of a given class name is throwable)
Added: Headgear randomization allows usage of a fake headgear
"H_FakeHeadgear"
, which passes some faces to the function in order to randomize it
Added: A tooltip to the Field Manual button in the Pause Menu
Added: The platform / premium assets are now properly distinguished in the DLC Content Browser
Added: New sounds for collisions with the vegetation
Added: New footsteps sounds for movement in the sand
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Geometric_Occluders" target="_blank"> Geometric occluders </a>
to Altis and Stratis objects
Added: New sounds for falling trees and palm trees
Added: Falling trees
soundsets
and
soundshaders
Added: Prototype configuration of a new 3D sound processing type (
surround_panner)\n* Added: Positional ambient sounds for forests and sea
Added: New sounds for metal constructions, rock debris for ruins and ancient locations
Added: New sound effects related to wind
Tweaked: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Main_Menu" target="_blank"> Main Menu </a>
was overhauled
Tweaked: Environmental Audio was enhanced
(ambient configuration, positional ambient sounds)
Tweaked: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Revive" target="_blank"> Revive </a>
feature was overhauled
Tweaked: Radways and Path LODs of various buildings were improved
Tweaked: Rain and thunder sound effects
Tweaked: The DLC icons in the Main Menu now have a full color on-hover effect
Tweaked: The 2D editor is now hidden (it can still be accessed by pressing the CTRL+O keys in the Editor Menu, but is considered deprecated and unsupported)
Tweaked: All game menus were moved from the bottom left to the center
Tweaked: The multiplayer game type names were overhauled:
- “Seize” and “Defend” were removed
- All Zeus game modes (“ZDM”, “ZCTF”, “ZCoop”, “ZSC”, “ZCTI”, “ZTDM”, “ZRPG”, “ZGM”, “ZvZ” and “ZvP”) were replaced by a single mode “Zeus”
- Added: New “EndGame”, “Support”, “KOTH”, “LastMan” and “Survive” game modes
- Using any of the removed modes will list the scenario as “Undefined”
Tweaked: The autocannon fire mode of the AH-99 Blackfoot and the Mi-48 Kajman helicopters was changed to 5-round bursts
Tweaked: Several multiplayer displays
Tweaked: APCs can now use auto-lead / zeroing on target while engaging with their cannons
Tweaked: The AAA radars are now more balanced
Tweaked: Heavy caliber projectile impact was improved
Tweaked: Respawn markers for Civilian and Independent sides can now also be named
“respawn_civ”
and
“respawn_guer”
(these are backwards compatible)
Tweaked: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_getRespawnMarkers" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_getRespawnMarkers </a>
function was optimized
Tweaked: All End Game scenarios now use respawn classes instead of the Virtual Arsenal
Tweaked: The tile textures for deep sea in the map preview were improved
Tweaked: The headgear randomization now considers all private headgears (scope < 1) as fake (results in a removed headgear and randomized facewear similar to
H_FakeHeadgear)\n* Tweaked: Most respawn classes in official End Game scenarios are now limited
Tweaked: World scenes are now using the unified
BIS_fnc_initWorldScene
function to initialize
Tweaked: Weapon tail sounds were improved
Tweaked: Sounds for vehicle collisions were improved
Tweaked: Visibility of various character movement states (in relation to recent AI detection improvements)
Tweaked: Tasks distribution in multiplayer was improved
Tweaked: AI is now less able to detect explosives while driving a vehicle
Tweaked: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_taskState" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_taskState </a>
was optimized to prevent problems with non-existing tasks on Dedicated Servers
Tweaked: AI detection of weapon firing is now better
Tweaked: Sounds of footsteps were improved (volume based on animations, different sounds for forests, tweaks)
Fixed: Bullet collision geometry for reed
Fixed: Transition animations (e.g. prone transitions to crouch and stand, sitting and ladder animations) could be used for weapon switching on the move
Fixed: Weapon switching on the move could cause incorrect behavior for cutscenes and vehicle crew animations
Fixed: Player could bypass the initial countdown in End Game by respawning (in cases when the respawn time was shorter than the countdown)
Fixed: It was possible to respawn in a vehicle with its simulation disabled
Fixed: Characters were forced to go prone when opening an inventory while moving unarmed
Fixed: Animation freezes when limping into swimming state
Fixed: The AI could get stuck in a FFV animation
Fixed: Characters would stop and slide when transitioning from an unarmed jog to an unarmed walk
Fixed: Characters would go prone when switching from an unarmed jog to an unarmed walk while turning
Fixed: AI units were displayed in the Entities list regardless of the settings in the Virtual Spectator
Fixed: The <a href="http://bis_fnc_kbtell/" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_kbTell </a>
function would produce errors in a non-scheduled environment
Fixed: Detection of the water surface in particle effects was incorrect
Fixed: Deleted tasks would still preserve some data (e.g. in campaign HUBs)
Fixed: Creating a new user profile would not initialize custom colors when a Welcome Screen was shown after returning back to the Main Menu
Fixed: The Retrieve Intel text was not localized for End Game clients which had a different language than the server <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Eden_Editor" target="_blank"> Eden Editor </a>
Added: An area widget (allowing to rotate and resize triggers and marker areas by dragging their corners)
Added: A new ‘Loiter Altitude’ waypoint attribute
Added: Preview pictures for flags

ENGINE:

Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Vehicle_in_Vehicle_Transport" target="_blank"> Vehicle-in-Vehicle Transport </a>
Added: Support for the Tobii EyeX Controller
Added: Dissolve LOD blending of models
Added: First game integration of <a href="https://units.arma3.com/" target="_blank"> Arma 3 Units </a>
in the profile options
Added: Support for multiple vision modes for goggles
Added: A new
drawingInMap <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/server.cfg" target="_blank"> server.cfg </a>
parameter to toggle the Line Drawing on <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_Dedicated_Server" target="_blank"> Dedicated Servers </a>
Added: A new
nearTerrainObjects
script command (it’s an unsorted version of the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/nearestTerrainObjects" target="_blank"> nearestTerrainObjects </a>
command - provides a third bool parameter into the input array)
Added: Large object lists (optimization)
Added: New
#maxPing
,
#maxPacketLoss
and
#maxDesync
commands for server administrators
Added: Ability to <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/enableAI" target="_blank"> enableAI </a>
/ <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/disableAI" target="_blank"> disableAI </a>
"PATH"
, which stops the AI’s movement but not the target alignment
Added: A new
#disconnectTimeout
command for server administrators, and
maxPing
,
maxPacketLoss
and
maxDesync
support in <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/server.cfg" target="_blank"> server.cfg </a>
Added: A new <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/addPlayerScores" target="_blank"> addPlayerScores </a>
script command
Added: New
#exec unban
and
#exec clearbans
commands for administrators of <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_Dedicated_Server" target="_blank"> Dedicated Servers </a>
Added: Support for explosives being detonated by multiple players
Added: Authors of markers / drawn lines can now be displayed
Added: Extended information when the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setStatValue" target="_blank"> setStatValue </a>
function fails
Added: A new
ctrlVideo
script command
Added: A new
getContainerMaxLoad
script command
Added: A new
mapDrawingBrightnessModifier
config parameter for adjusting the brightness of the 2D map textures
Added: Multiplayer synchronization for assigned team functionality
Added: A new
pixelGridNoUIScale
script command (returning the grid size based on screen resolution and core configs
[uiScaleFactor, uiScaleMaxGrids])\n* Added: A new
pixelGridBase
script command (returning the grid size based on screen resolution only)
Added: A new
kickClientsOnSlowNetwork
parameter for the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/server.cfg" target="_blank"> server.cfg </a>
(enabled by default), documentation: <a href="https://forums.bistudio.com/topic/160288-arma-3-stable-server-160-performance-binary-feedback/page-77?p=3035423#entry3035423" target="_blank"> https://forums.bistudio.com/topic/160288-arma-3-stable-server-160-performance-binary-feedback/page-77?p=3035423#entry3035423 </a>
Added: ‘No spam’ versions of some of the RPT logs
Added: A new <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/forcedMap" target="_blank"> forcedMap </a>
script command
Added: The server browser now contains a button minimizing the game and switching focus to the Launcher
Added: Scenario tag
"Tanoa"
for Steam Workshop
Added: DLC tag
"Apex"
for Steam Workshop
Added: New <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/unitAimPosition" target="_blank"> unitAimPosition </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/unitAimPositionVisual" target="_blank"> unitAimPositionVisual </a>
script commands
Added: A new unload waypoint for the Vehicle in Vehicle Transport
Added: A new Map mission Event Handler (open / close)
Tweaked: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Analytics" target="_blank"> analytics </a>
settings were reset to recover from a previous glitch. Use the Launcher Options to review these settings (more in an upcoming SITREP).
Tweaked: Turrets on airplanes are now more properly supported
Tweaked: Default video options
Tweaked: Improved depth priming for distant vegetation
Tweaked: Damage source handling improvements (extended <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Event_Handlers" target="_blank"> Event Handlers </a>
, optimizing damage handling functions)
Tweaked: The
tvSetPictureColorRight
script command was renamed to <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/tvSetPictureRightColor" target="_blank"> tvSetPictureRightColor </a>
Tweaked: The DLC icons in the Showcases menu are now more properly drawn
Tweaked: Various terrain performance optimizations
Tweaked: The Chat and Voice-Over-Net icons now change their colors according to the channel's color
Tweaked: Performance optimizations for terrain drawing at night
Tweaked: Commanding AI to hold fire now stops also suppression
Tweaked: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setUnitLoadout" target="_blank"> setUnitLoadout </a>
script command is now better supported in multiplayer (containers stored in other containers - e.g. a vest in a backpack)
Tweaked: The co-pilots have been trained to control VTOLs
Tweaked: Airplanes are now less prone to fly backwards
Tweaked: The logging of players kicked or banned from a <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_Dedicated_Server" target="_blank"> Dedicated Server </a>
was improved
Tweaked: The
uiScaleFactor
and
uiScaleMaxGrids
have been respectively changed from 8 and 28 to 4 and 60
Tweaked: The AI suppression was increased during a bailout from damaged or immobilized vehicles
Tweaked: The
setUserActionTexts
script command functionality was extended (it now allows multiple 3D texts to be displayed at once)
Tweaked: The folder size for screenshots is now limited to 250 MB (can be set in a user’s profile)
Tweaked: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/addAction" target="_blank"> addAction </a>
command’s functionality was extended
Tweaked: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Event_Handlers/addMissionEventHandler#CommandModeChanged" target="_blank"> CommandModeChanged </a>
Event Handler was extended
Tweaked: Server command
#mission
now supports an optional difficulty parameter. If not set, difficulty remains unchanged.
Tweaked: Mines can now be detonated by players even after they respawn
Tweaked: The AI visibility at nights was optimized
Tweaked: The vectoring and auto-hover actions are now separated for VTOLs
Tweaked: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/selectWeaponTurret" target="_blank"> selectWeaponTurret </a>
command now works also with a muzzle name
Tweaked: The
flyingHeightASL
command now works also for loitering airplanes
Tweaked: The AI visibility in fog was decreased
Tweaked: Several improvements to AI airplane piloting (including the VTOLs)
Tweaked: Interaction pointer for 3D tasks assignment for Tasks Overhaul
Tweaked: The 2D Editor link was removed from the Host Server screen
Tweaked: Commander can now order switching weapons even to FFV passengers
Tweaked: The default sensitivity curves for eye tracking were improved
Tweaked: Turned out tank commanders can now select and cancel targets for their gunners
Fixed: It was not possible to use UGLs when deployed
Fixed: The
onVideoStopped <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/User_Interface_Event_Handlers" target="_blank"> Event Handler </a>
would fire even after a video had stopped playing
Fixed: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/groupIconSelectable" target="_blank"> groupIconSelectable </a>
script command would not reset between scenarios
Fixed: In-game video is now properly stopped instead of being hidden
Fixed: A glow post-process was present when saving the game in some cases
Fixed: Downloading a scenario on a hosted server would get stuck ( <a href="https://forums.bistudio.com/topic/143930-general-discussion-dev-branch/?p=3026786" target="_blank"> https://forums.bistudio.com/topic/143930-general-discussion-dev-branch/?p=3026786 </a>)\n* Fixed: APCs would ignore the ‘Suppression’ command
Fixed: The ‘Suppression’ command was not working correctly for the FFV positions
Fixed: User profiles could not always be deleted (connected to the Unicode standard)
Fixed: The Pause Menu would not display a correct difficulty when playing more scenarios with different difficulties on a <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_Dedicated_Server" target="_blank"> Dedicated Server </a>
Fixed: Potential crash in animation playback tech
Fixed: The task tooltip width was based on the longer of two lines
Fixed: The gunner of a vehicle now receives score points instead of the effective commander (provided the gunner is a human player)
Fixed: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Event_Handlers/HandleDamage" target="_blank"> HandleDamage </a>
Event Handler was not working correctly
Fixed: Crash when deleting entities in Zeus
Fixed: The
closeOnMissionEnd
parameter would close also a mission’s briefing screen
Fixed: Crash when loading joysticks ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T117139" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T117139 </a>)\n* Fixed: Some characters from the UTF-16 set were not supported when used as a path to mods
Fixed: Switching from a launcher while being turned out from a vehicle was not working
Fixed: AI would refuse to suppress a target over a small obstacle ( <a href="https://forums.bistudio.com/topic/189479-ai-suppress-command/page-4#entry3031228" target="_blank"> https://forums.bistudio.com/topic/189479-ai-suppress-command/page-4#entry3031228 </a>)\n* Fixed: Incorrect action mappings would cause a spam in the RPT file
Fixed: AI divers were told not to throw grenades underwater ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T117176" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T117176 </a>)\n* Fixed: Tasks were not saved correctly when resuming a scenario after closing the game
Fixed: The
TeamSwitch
mission Even Handler was not working in singleplayer
Fixed: It was not possible to assign tasks in 3D while controlling a UAV
Fixed: There was no dust particle effect for landed VTOLs
Fixed: The dust simulation for stationary airplanes was incorrect
Fixed: Server command
#mission
would reset the server difficulty to Regular
Fixed: The forces applied to destroyed planes were incorrect
Fixed: An action placed in 3D would reflect the movement of the crosshair
Fixed: Characters would switch to a primary weapon when their sidearm got replaced
Fixed: The head tracking zoom had incorrect sensitivity ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T117550" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T117550 </a>)\n* Fixed: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/difficulty" target="_blank"> difficulty </a>
script command would return an incorrect value when playing more than one scenario consecutively on the same <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_Dedicated_Server" target="_blank"> Dedicated Server </a>
Fixed: Opening the score table would open the Pause Menu as well in some cases
Fixed: Saving a game could affect the current difficulty
Fixed: Crash when using the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/selectWeaponTurret" target="_blank"> selectWeaponTurret </a>
command with an incorrect turret path
Fixed: Crash in Zeus
Fixed: The 'disembark' command was behaving incorrectly for large vehicles
Fixed: A delayed vehicle explosion would add score to the effective commander of the shooting vehicle
Fixed: The built-in DLCs in the Server Browser names weren't localized
Fixed: Explosion damage of vehicles was inconsistent in multiplayer
Fixed: The kill score was handled incorrectly for renegades and heavily damaged vehicles
Fixed: Map markers were disabled on servers by default in some cases ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T117215" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T117215 </a>)\n* Fixed: Crash when ordering AI to unload cargo vehicles
Fixed: Multiple AI characters were trying to get into the same vehicle turret position in some cases
Fixed: Incorrect weapon handling during weapon switching in some cases
Fixed: Potential crash connected to role assignment in multiplayer
Fixed: Vehicles were not audible after loading a savegame or switching window focus ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T80726" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T80726 </a>
, <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T118395" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T118395 </a>)\n* Fixed: Markers were not visible for other players in multiplayer (due to the default channel being unexpected)
Fixed: Characters would switch to their rifles when a sidearm was replaced in their inventories
Fixed: Opening the map would cancel weapon deployment
Fixed: Crash when loading OGG and LIP files at the same time
Fixed: The action
“NVGoggles”
would turn the night vision instantly off after turning on
Fixed: The 'Next target' action would not work correctly for turned out vehicle commanders
Fixed: The repair and heal icons were displayed also to players without medkits or toolkits
Fixed: VTOLs would always take off facing North regardless of their waypoint direction
Fixed: Incorrect visualization of some combo keys (Right Ctrl) in the control options
Fixed: Crash when importing a scenario containing a non-existent asset class name
Fixed: Some waypoints had an incorrect on-screen name
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/kbTell" target="_blank"> kbTell </a>
conversations would not work correctly on <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_Dedicated_Server" target="_blank"> Dedicated Servers </a> <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Eden_Editor" target="_blank"> Eden Editor </a>
Added: Web links are now supported in buttons
Fixed: Changing an Activation parameter for triggers would have no effect ( <a href="https://forums.bistudio.com/topic/188714-eden-editor-bugs/page-6#entry3024236" target="_blank"> https://forums.bistudio.com/topic/188714-eden-editor-bugs/page-6#entry3024236 </a>)\n* Fixed: Dragging a scroll bar of an entity would drag also the entity itself
Fixed: The selected scenario would not be refreshed when searching by text
Fixed: Crash when dragging an entity in the Object Type list in the Entity attributes
Fixed: Modules imported from a 2D scenario had 0 azimut set ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T116862" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T116862 </a>)\n* Fixed: Placing a leader to a vehicle was not handled correctly
Fixed: Changing the loadout of a character previously edited in <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arsenal" target="_blank"> Arsenal </a>
would not work
Fixed: Changing marker position via attributes would not work properly ( <a href="https://forums.bistudio.com/topic/188714-eden-editor-bugs/page-7#entry3031043" target="_blank"> https://forums.bistudio.com/topic/188714-eden-editor-bugs/page-7#entry3031043 </a>)\n* Fixed: Previewing a scenario in multiplayer would force Regular difficulty
Fixed: Autonomous weapons could be grouped with other entities
Fixed: Vehicles would miss their license plate numbers when spawned via Eden Editor ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T117241" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T117241 </a>)\n* Fixed: Crash when copying objects in layers between different scenarios
Fixed: Toggling foliage in the Eden Editor could cause incorrect behavior of the foliage outside of the Editor

LAUNCHER:

Added: New Dashboard page
Added: Support for <a href="https://units.arma3.com/" target="_blank"> Arma 3 Units </a>
on Dashboard and in the server browser
Added: Apex visual theme
Added: New game types to server browser
Added: An option to open mods that are linked to the Steam cache
Added: Virtual mod folders are created in the Steam mods storage folder for each Steam mod
Added: Arma 3 Apex Content Licensing handling
Added: Starting Launcher with a
“-connect”
parameter will force a pop up of the Join Server dialog
Added: Starting game with <a href="steam://connect/ip:port"> steam://connect/ip:port </a>
(where port is Steam port, e.g. 2303) will open the Join Server dialog
Added: Starting game from Steam invitation or Steam server browser will open the Join Server dialog
Added: Starting Launcher with a
"-skipserverbrowser”
parameter will disable the Join Server dialog
Added: Localization changes for the Apex update
Tweaked: The speed of loading a profile was increased
Tweaked: Server mod matching with the mods in the local library was improved
Tweaked: All URL encoded mission names are decoded when displayed
Tweaked: The map name capitalization is unified (map names are converted to a title case when displayed)
Tweaked: Compatibility of game types with older servers was improved
Tweaked: Servers without a game type set now show a dash instead of the
“Unidentified”
game type
Fixed: Crash on Launcher start-up
Fixed: Sorting order of the <a href="https://arma3.com/servers" target="_blank"> official servers </a>
was incorrect
Fixed: Server mods were listed in the incorrect order
Fixed: Server mod matching for servers with their signature verification disabled and not requesting identical mods
Fixed: Mods required by a server with signature verification disabled would be duplicated in the Optional section
Fixed: Difficulty or AI level names were not displayed if a server forced a custom difficulty
Fixed: The server refresh progress bar disappeared too early
Fixed: A second instance of Launcher was launched when expanding an existing instance from the system tray
Fixed: A version number was reported incorrectly in the Options Menu when a zero was part of a build number

SERVER:

Updated: Stand-alone Windows Dedicated Server (1.62)
Updated: Stand-alone Linux Dedicated Server (1.62)
- Known issue: Steam client modifies the
- steam_appid.txt
- file incorrectly. In case of issues, verify its content is:
107410
- Known issue: Sometimes the add-ons are loaded from the wrong installation (e.g. main game)
- Try adding

-mod=curator;kart;heli;mark;expansion;dlcbundle** to your

- arma3server.exe
- shortcut

SPOTREP-00059

FROM: High Command
TO: Arma 3 Users
UNIT: Main Branch
ACTIVITY: Game Update 1.64 (Apex Protocol Difficulty Overhaul, Vehicle Path-Following Improvements, Simple Objects Integration)
SIZE: ~5.6 GB / ~1.0 GB (depends on Apex ownership)

NOTES

Consider using the Steam client option to verify the integrity of the local game cache to avoid corrupted data after downloading this update.
Consider defragmenting your HDD after downloading large updates.
Updating a deeply moddable game and its platform is not without risks. We use various methods to communicate upcoming changes to our awesome modding community, such as via the <a href="https://dev.arma3.com/" target="_blank"> Dev Hub </a>
. We also co-operate directly on troubleshooting, and we offer an opportunity to test updates via our <a href="https://dev.arma3.com/rc-branch" target="_blank"> Release Candidate tests </a>
. Modders, server administrators and other members of the community do their best to prepare for updates and to address issues post-release as quickly as possible. Please be mindful of some interruptions (especially in the first hours / days after a release) while we all work to improve the game together.
A
Legacy Build
Steam branch is available for advanced users. It contains the previous significant main branch version (1.62). It can be used to compare specific changes between major releases. The access code for this branch is:
Arma3Legacy162
This update does not apply to <a href="http://dev.arma3.com/ports" target="_blank"> the experimental Linux and Mac port betas </a>
at time of writing. We hope to be updating those as soon as possible.
You can find the servers in the Steam library (switch the filter to "Tools") - "Arma 3 Server" (based on your OS, it will download the Windows or Linux version).
- Administrators can also use the command-line <a href="https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/SteamCMD" target="_blank"> SteamCMD </a>
- utility. The app ID is to be 233780.
- NVIDIA GameWorks™ Technology provided under license from NVIDIA Corporation. Copyright © 2002-2016 NVIDIA Corporation. All rights reserved. NVIDIA® and PhysX® are trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation and are used under license.
In case of problems, please check the <a href="http://support.bistudio.com/arma-3" target="_blank"> Bohemia Interactive support F.A.Q. </a>
, <a href="http://arma3.com/faq" target="_blank"> Arma 3 F.A.Q. </a>
, <a href="http://www.battleye.com/support/faq/" target="_blank"> BattlEye F.A.Q. </a>
, or <a href="https://arma3.com/launcher/troubleshooting" target="_blank"> Launcher troubleshooting guide </a>
.
You can help us to further improve the game by posting your feedback on the <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/" target="_blank"> Feedback Tracker </a>
.

CHANGELOG

DATA:

Added: It is now possible to display an <a href="https://units.arma3.com/" target="_blank"> Arma 3 Units </a>
logo in a player's profile
Added: Buttons for sorting and muting all players in the multiplayer lobby
Added: An ability to search in the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Zeus" target="_blank"> Zeus </a>
asset browser
Added: An ability to sort <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arsenal" target="_blank"> Arsenal </a>
lists alphabetically or by a mod
Added: An ability to fill uniforms, vests and backpacks with any magazine in the Virtual Arsenal
(not just those compatible with currently selected weapons)
Added: The amount of Chinese symbols the game is capable of displaying was increased by another 4000
Added: Tanoa topographic map*
Added: A hull hit point with damage material to the RHIB boat so that it visually deteriorates under incoming fire even when not destroyed
Added: A dry firing sound for the LIM-85 machine gun
Added: Gunner Aim Indication for VTOL and Kajman pilots
Added: A new sound configuration for the machine gun of the Prowler LSV
Added: Unarmed characters for the Tanoa factions
Added: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Dynamic_Groups" target="_blank"> Dynamic Groups </a>
are now available in all Master <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Curator" target="_blank"> Zeus </a>
scenarios
Added: A new <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_switchLamp" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_switchLamp </a>
function toggling the functionality of street lamps
Added: An ability to block opening of the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Dynamic_Groups" target="_blank"> Dynamic Groups </a>
interface (
missionNamespace setVariable ["BIS_dynamicGroups_allowInterface", false])\n* Added: Pressing "O" in the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/EG_Spectator_Mode" target="_blank"> Virtual Spectator </a>
mode now allows drawing of projectile paths
Added: New samples for several dry firing sound effects
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Splendid_Camera" target="_blank"> Splendid Camera </a>
now shows also the camera's ASL altitude
Added: A new directory for sounds shared for all weapons
Added: A new <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_attachToRelative" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_attachToRelative </a>
function
Added: A new <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_vectorDirAndUpRelative" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_vectorDirAndUpRelative </a>
function
Added: A new <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_weaponDirectionRelative" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_weaponDirectionRelative </a>
function
Added: An indication of track mode in airplanes' TGPs (the
PilotCamera
class)
Available to owners of the Digital Deluxe content in the

Bonus folder.

Tweaked: The light settings of the nights on Altis and Stratis are now more consistent with Tanoa
Tweaked: Tasks are now created for given entities on every machine including the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_Dedicated_Server" target="_blank"> Dedicated Server </a>
Tweaked: Disabled saving in the Main Menu scene
Tweaked: SMGs (Sting, Vermin, PDW 2000 and Protector) can now be stored in vests as well as in backpacks. Therefore we have four distinct categories of weapons in regard to their allowed inventory storage space now:
- Pistols: uniform, vest, backpack
- SMGs: vest, backpack
- Rifles: backpack
- Long rifles & launchers: none
Tweaked: Decreased mass of SPAR-16, SPAR-16 GL and SPAR-16S weapons to better match the size and weight of their models
Tweaked: ORBAT credits
Tweaked: The best matching server is now selected as default in MP Quick Play
Tweaked: AI now lands with the Ceasar BTT more precisely on Tanoa ( <a href="https://forums.bistudio.com/topic/191636-apex-vehicles-feedback/page-15#entry3060665" target="_blank"> https://forums.bistudio.com/topic/191636-apex-vehicles-feedback/page-15#entry3060665 </a>)\n* Tweaked: AI is now less prone to go prone in buildings ( <a href="https://forums.bistudio.com/topic/143930-general-discussion-dev-branch/page-980#entry3023511" target="_blank"> https://forums.bistudio.com/topic/143930-general-discussion-dev-branch/page-980#entry3023511 </a>)\n* Tweaked: Default loadouts of some units were improved:
- All NATO SF units (excluding Marksman) now have ERCO optics equipped
- All CSAT SF units (excluding Marksman) now have ARCO optics equipped
- NATO SF JTAC units now have a khaki camoflage variant of the Laser Designator
- CSAT SF JTAC units now have a hexagon or a green hexagon camouflage variant of the Laser Designator depending on whether they belong to the CSAT or CSAT Pacific faction
Tweaked: Updated vegetation LODs to smoothen the transitions between them
Tweaked: Weapon switching on-the-move has been disabled for all <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Revive" target="_blank"> Revive </a>
-related animation states
Tweaked: Prepared new data and moved sound for static HMG shooting into the new configuration using soundsets
Tweaked: The range of various explosion sounds was increased
Tweaked: The mass of the ERCO optics now matches the ARCO optics
Tweaked: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Revive_remastered" target="_blank"> Revive </a>
bleed-out duration range was changed from 10-180 to 20-300 seconds (default value set to 120 seconds)
Tweaked: Characters now kneel after landing with a parachute instead of going prone
Tweaked: Laser Spot Tracker availability and indication for gunships and drones
Tweaked: Several footstep sounds improvements (fade out, bass frequencies, straw sounds)
Tweaked: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_exportEditorPreviews" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_exportEditorPreviews </a>
function now allows taking screenshots of specific vehicle classes
Tweaked: NATO Pacific Helicopter Crew now have their MXC weapons in the proper camouflage variant
Tweaked: Driver positions for air vehicles are now labeled as 'Pilot' in the Virtual Garage
Tweaked: The Pause Game and Vehicle Driver commands were moved into the in-game controls under the Common and Command categories respectively
Tweaked: Mass values of the MAR-10 and the Cyrus rifles were reduced
Tweaked: Inertia of the Cyrus and SPMG weapons was optimized
Tweaked: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arsenal" target="_blank"> Arsenal </a>
now shows mod icons even when launched in a scenario (i.e. not only in Editor or Virtual Arsenal)
Tweaked: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arsenal" target="_blank"> Arsenal </a>
sorting now prioritizes official content (in this order: Arma 3, Zeus, Karts, Helicopters, Marksmen, Apex)
Tweaked: Sorting type is now preserved in a game session, not in a scenario session
Tweaked: The MXM rifle can no longer fit into a backpack
Tweaked: Pacific vehicles now carry the correct color variants of infantry weapons
Tweaked: The Friendly Fire ending now uses standardized format in Showcase Infantry
Tweaked: An Armillion localization fixes and tweaks
Tweaked: The inertia coefficient value of the LIM-85 was slightly increased
Tweaked: The rate of fire of the Rahim weapon was slightly decreased
Several weapons were tweaked:
- Fixed: The secondary muzzle of the Type-115 weapon would inherit its muzzle speed from the primary muzzle
- Tweaked: The mass and recoil values were adjusted for the Type-115 weapon
- Tweaked: The mass and recoil values were adjusted for the SPAR-17 weapon
- Tweaked: Air friction and penetration values of the secondary ammunition of the Type-115 were increased
Tweaked: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_selectRandomWeighted" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_selectRandomWeighted </a>
function was optimized
Tweaked: CSAT Pacific vehicles now transport proper weapons and ammunition
Tweaked: Muzzle velocity of the AK-12 was decreased
Tweaked: Ballistic performance of the 7.62x39 mm bullets was optimized (increased air friction, decreased penetration)
Tweaked: Muzzle velocity of the SPAR-16S weapon was increased
Tweaked: The Protector, SPAR-16S and SPAR-17 weapons now have proper cursor types
Tweaked: Function
BIS_fnc_setTaskLocal_handleJip
was removed and its definition can be safely removed from remoteExec* whitelists. JIP is now properly handled within the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_setTaskLocal" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_setTaskLocal </a>
function.
Tweaked: Character identities at the start of Showcase Scuba are now more distinct
Tweaked: Helicopter flares were removed from Showcase Scuba
Tweaked: Volume of the rotation sound for the 6.5 mm minigun
Tweaked: The “Slingload” task completion radius was increased from 100 to 150 meters in the Support scenarios
Tweaked: Ticket penalty for dying was reduced from 10 to 3 tickets in the Support scenarios
Tweaked: NATO helicopter compositions were adjusted in the Support scenarios
Tweaked: Rewards for completing objectives were doubled in the Support scenarios
Tweaked: Gunner crosshair in HMD in the Blackfoot was improved
Tweaked: Accuracy of the CAR-95-1 LSW was optimized
Tweaked: Accuracy and muzzle speed of the CAR-76 DMR were optimized
Tweaked: The damage model for <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Revive_remastered" target="_blank"> Revive </a>
was optimized (soft damage should now scale better with the ammo caliber and should be in general less severe)
Tweaked: Sound effects for firing missiles and rockets were moved to the new configuration, and some volumes were tweaked
Tweaked: Pressing "Space" in the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Splendid_Camera" target="_blank"> Splendid Camera </a>
will now teleport the player even on raised surfaces (e.g. building roofs or floors) as opposed to just to the terrain location under the cursor as before
Tweaked: Sounds for launching rockets from helicopters were improved
Tweaked: The config files for the static GMGs were overhauled
Tweaked: Several improvements to the Campaign Lobby (new icons, sound volume tweak, script error on launch)
Tweaked: The sounds of 20 mm and 40 mm GMGs are now separated
Tweaked: Suppressor models and usage were overhauled (redundant suppressors for LMGs are no longer used as all LMGs are now compatible with standard suppressors of their caliber. Backwards compatibility is maintained despite that LMG suppressors are no longer available in the editor)
- The 5.56 mm suppressor now uses the former LMG suppressor model which is more appropriate for this caliber
- The CMR-76 is now compatible with Stealth Sound Suppressor used by the Type-115 instead of a standard 6.5 mm suppressor as it is more visually fitting and available in all necessary camouflage variants
- Suppressors for CAR-95 and CAR-95-1 use the model of Stealth Sound Suppressor as well (beware, they are not compatible with Type-115 and CMR-76 due to a different caliber!) as it is more visually fitting and available in all necessary camouflage variants
- The LIM-85 can now attach sound suppressors
- These shorter suppressor models now add less inertia to the weapons they are attached to than the longer suppressors for weapons of higher calibers, which slightly benefits the handling of suppressed weapons of lesser calibers
Tweaked: The volume for shooting with a suppressed Syndikat LMG was improved
Tweaked: Air friction of 7.62x39 and .50 BW bullets was increased
Tweaked: It is no longer possible to open the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Dynamic_Groups" target="_blank"> Dynamic Groups </a>
interface while deploying
Tweaked: The Friendly Fire module was implemented instead of a local friendly fire solution in Showcase Scuba
Fixed: Insignia and clan sign patch on the CTRG uniforms were incorrectly displayed in Thermal Imaging
Fixed: Camo variants of the CAR rifles had an incorrect icon
Fixed: RTM file paths were not correctly defined for the passenger flatground KIA animations
Fixed: Entities were marked as dead in the respawn menu despite being alive in some cases
Fixed: Increased engine and fuel hit point armor on Kajman and decreased their armor on Taru
Fixed: CSAT SF, NATO SF and Syndikat combat life savers are now trained to be better at healing ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T119427" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T119427 </a>)\n* Fixed: The unit logo used on the CTRG version of the Prowler would levitate on the side of the vehicle ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T118384" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T118384 </a>)\n* Fixed: Horizontal zeroing of the ERCO sights has been tweaked to make them more precise
Fixed: The wreck of the Tempest (Device) truck would be levitating in the air
Fixed: The HUD for the MQ-12 Falcon drone helicopter was missing ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T118037" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T118037 </a>)\n* Fixed: Error in the sound expression for some boats
Fixed: When the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_setUnitInsignia" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_setUnitInsignia </a>
was called in a character's init on a <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_Dedicated_Server" target="_blank"> Dedicated Server </a>
, the texture wasn't visible on clients
Fixed: Limping should no longer have a shake in the arm. Positions shouldn't jump when switching to pistol, and movement was dialed down for launcher idles.
Fixed: The CMR-76 6.5mm could get stuck during reloading in the prone stance
Fixed: Adjusted get-in memory points on the Tempest
Fixed: The FV-720 Mora was missing in the AAF Showcase ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T117319" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T117319 </a>)\n* Fixed: Interior tail sounds would not play in some cases
Fixed: Fast successive triggering of a 'Hold Action' (e.g. via spacebar spamming) would break its visualization
Fixed: Double-clicking in the SP Scenarios menu didn't work correctly
Fixed: The safety switch of the SPAR-16 rifle would be in an incorrect position after changing the fire modes ( <a href="https://forums.bistudio.com/topic/191637-apex-weapon-feedback/page-21#entry3073169" target="_blank"> https://forums.bistudio.com/topic/191637-apex-weapon-feedback/page-21#entry3073169 </a>)\n* Fixed: The rear right light of the Xi'an VTOL was not turned off properly
Fixed: Some magazines were listed twice in Eden Editor / Zeus Ammo Box attributes
Fixed: The
UnitPos
attribute values were incorrect
Fixed: Equipment of unarmed characters is now consistent across all factions (Altis and Tanoa)
Fixed: Armed Striders had incorrect axes set for their fuel indicators
Fixed: Instruments on the MB 4WD were duplicated
Fixed: The speed of scrolling (using ScrollBar UI controls) was too fast
Fixed: Browsing different uniforms, vests or backpacks in Arsenal didn't update the capacity information
Fixed: The default zeroing interval of aiming with the iron sights was not correct for the CMR-76 weapon
Fixed: The drivers of water scooters did not grip the vehicle’s handles properly
Fixed: The Prowler Light had some unwanted holding bars on the roll-cage
Fixed: The knee ragdoll limits did not fit the new version of
PhysX
Fixed: The Loadmaster position and several bench pod positions for the Taru were not localized
Fixed: Karts Race scenarios would not end automatically if all drivers died
Fixed: Various JIP issues in Karts Race scenarios
Fixed: Weather changes made by Zeus in Karts Race scenarios would never bring rain
Fixed: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_kbTell" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_kbTell </a>
function did not correctly handle the broadcasting of the
enableSentences
and
fadeSound
options
Fixed: Incorrect geometry on an airport terminal
Fixed: Incorrect damage property value for the
WaterTower_01_F
Fixed: The suppressor for the SPAR-16S rifle was not centered properly
Fixed: The suppressor for the SPAR-16S rifle was not compatible with different camouflage variants
Fixed: BLUFOR Pacific Recon Marksmen did not have suppressors in their loadouts ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T119498" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T119498 </a>)\n* Fixed: The brightness of concrete barriers was too high
Fixed: UGVs could be invisible when rendered at low LODs
Fixed: The Rangemaster Cap had an incorrect texture when placed on the ground from an inventory
Fixed: The LBV Grenadier Harness (Gray) had an incorrect texture when placed on the ground from an inventory
Fixed: The game would become unresponsive when respawning in a multiplayer scenario with the Respawn Menu enabled
Fixed: The default Revive bleed-out value for pre-Apex scenarios was incorrectly set to 1200 seconds
Fixed: When playing in MP, dying in the Hummingbird resulted in a permanent black screen in Showcase Firing From Vehicles <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Eden_Editor" target="_blank"> Eden Editor </a>
Added: Ability to merge a scenario into the currently opened one
(external files will not be merged)
Added: Waypoints for <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Vehicle_in_Vehicle_Transport" target="_blank"> Vehicle-in-Vehicle </a>
operations are now available in the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Eden_Editor" target="_blank"> Eden Editor </a>
Added: An ability to filter the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Eden_Editor" target="_blank"> Eden Editor </a>
asset browser by mods
(click on the new drop-down menu next to search field and pick any of the mods there)
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Eden_Editor" target="_blank"> Eden Editor </a>
Attribute for setting custom textures on selected objects (e.g. laptop or TV screens, billboards, helper signs, etc.)
Added: A new "Clear" button was added to the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Eden_Editor" target="_blank"> Eden Editor </a>
ammo box attribute
Added: Glasses are now listed among headgear in the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Eden_Editor" target="_blank"> Eden Editor </a>
ammo box attribute
Added: A new "Insignia" attribute for characters.
Added: Class names are now displayed in the tooltips of selected drop-down menus in the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Eden_Editor" target="_blank"> Eden Editor </a>
(e.g. faces, music tracks, etc.)
Added: Speaking nationality is now indicated by an icon in the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Eden_Editor" target="_blank"> Eden Editor </a>
identity attribute
Added: A face texture preview is now shown in the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Eden_Editor" target="_blank"> Eden Editor </a>
face attribute
Added: A new "Call Sign” <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Eden_Editor" target="_blank"> Eden Editor </a>
attribute for characters. It's used in radio protocols (e.g. a leader will order "Kerry, fall back" instead of a generic "2, fall back")
Added: It is now possible to set decay and altitude base of the fog in the Environment attributes
Added: Tooltips explaining advanced search options
Added: Vehicle appearance in Eden can now be tweaked using Garage. Click RMB on a vehicle and select the "Edit Vehicle Appearance" item to access it. This replaces previous "Skin" attribute.
Added: It is now possible to define Linked Layers in <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Eden_Editor" target="_blank"> Eden Editor </a>
to link objects to the modules of <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/MP_End_Game" target="_blank"> End Game </a>
objectives
Tweaked: Several non-interactive and non-destructible object types are now Simple Objects by default when placed in the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Eden_Editor" target="_blank"> Eden Editor </a>
Tweaked: The "None" option in music and sound attributes is now always available as the first option
Tweaked: Insignia on the CTRG Stealth Uniform can now be changed in the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Eden_Editor" target="_blank"> Eden Editor </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arsenal" target="_blank"> Virtual Arsenal </a>
(and there is none by default)
Tweaked: Pressing the "Clear" button in the Eden Ammo Box attribute will now erase items only in the selected category (e.g. while Handguns are selected, only handguns will be cleared). Pressing the button when all items are selected will still delete all of them.
Tweaked: Spectator can now be combined with the "Respawn on custom position" Respawn setting in the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Eden_Editor" target="_blank"> Eden Editor </a>
Tweaked: Respawn icons are now smaller and more consistent with other icons
Fixed: Available faces in the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Eden_Editor" target="_blank"> Eden Editor </a>
face attribute were tied to a character's identity (all faces are available now)
Fixed: The NATO HQ in End Game scenarios was sometimes called Watchtower instead of Broadway
Fixed: The module for setting default character and vehicle costs in Zeus didn't respect the new object categorization
Fixed: A script error connected to the Revive system for Joined-In-Progress players
Fixed: It was possible to play as a drone from the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Eden_Editor" target="_blank"> Eden Editor </a>
, leading to unforeseen results
Fixed: A missing default value when placing an empty Site module could result in an infinite loading screen
Fixed: Potential script error when using the Virtual Support Providers
Fixed: Eden Editor location of the Back Alley Fences was incorrect

Prologue (potential spoilers)

Fixed: Resting & deployment indicators would flicker when the player is held in place in the Reality Check scenario

The East Wind (potential spoilers)

Fixed: Sgt. Hardy's body was clipping into the ground at Signal Lost's start
Fixed: The soldier on the H barrier at Camp Rogain in Drawdown 2035 was being incorrectly pushed off it
Fixed: Some AAF squads and platoons were part of Task Force Aegis in the Maxwell Hub according to their ORBAT icons
Fixed: The Crossing Paths scenario flow could get blocked when retreating to Camp Maxwell (AI could get stuck in the village)
Fixed: The Preventive Diplomacy could fail after loading an autosave ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T117492" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T117492 </a>)\n* Fixed: The extraction truck would sometimes leave without a player in the Wet Work scenario
Several improvements to the Breaking Even scenario:
- Fixed: Various soldiers and a truck would not properly retreat at the end of the scenario
- Fixed: The player group could be instantly detected during the initial sequence when ordered to take out the guards
- Tweaked: The truck driver no longer teleports inside his truck during the retreating phase, but instead uses a standard Get In procedure
- Tweaked: The truck now leaves the Outpost faster when retreating to the forest <a href="https://dev.arma3.com/post/oprep-apex-protocol-refinements" target="_blank"> Apex Protocol </a>
(potential spoilers)
Added: Support for <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Respawn:_New_Respawn_Screen" target="_blank"> Respawn </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Revive" target="_blank"> Revive </a>
settings in the Campaign Lobby
Added: Respawn tickets were implemented to all Apex Protocol scenarios
Added: Riker squad will remind the players not to follow them at the start of the Keystone scenario
Tweaked: Improvements to the Campaign Lobby
(sounds, tooltips, combat efficiency rating and animation sequence)
Tweaked: Default unconscious state bleed out time was changed from 20 seconds to two minutes (affects also scenarios with no specific bleed out value set, incl. Apex Protocol and official <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/MP_End_Game" target="_blank"> End Game </a>
variants)
Tweaked: Night-time variants of Recon loadouts now have ERCOs equipped by default
Tweaked: Rating is now set to the player's score when the scenario ends
Tweaked: The final video has been updated
Tweaked: All players have UAV Terminals in the Apex Protocol mission by default now
Tweaked: Tasks were optimized for the Warm Welcome and Firestarter scenarios
Tweaked: The AI pilot landing in the Warm Welcome scenario has been optimized
Tweaked: The speed of map centering was increased in the Warm Welcome and Firestarter scenarios
Tweaked: Mission flow would sometimes stall because of AI wandering away from target location New York in Keystone
Tweaked: Modified conditions of searching target location New York to prevent the Keystone scenario from appearing obstructed due to AI wandering away
Tweaked: One of the possible locations of the "Near New York" respawn point was moved to prevent AI spawn camping in the Keystone scenario
Tweaked: AI convoy driving was improved in the Warm Welcome and Firestarter scenarios
Tweaked: All vehicles with disabled simulation are now locked in the Warm Welcome scenario
Tweaked: Compositions of the Warm Welcome and Firestarter scenarios changed to simple objects (except interactive objects, such as fireplaces)
Tweaked: Some compositions in the Warm Welcome scenario were tweaked (simple objects)
Tweaked: The speed of the convoy is no longer limited in the Warm Welcome scenario
Tweaked: All compositions of the Apex Protocol scenarios have been converted to Simple Objects for better performance
Tweaked: The co-op campaign lobby now properly displays difficulty selection and settings
Tweaked: New tooltips for the Apex Protocol difficulty overhaul were localized
Tweaked: All objects in the Keystone, Warm Welcome, Heart of Darkness, Extraction, Apex Protocol and End Game scenarios now use Simple Objects whenever possible
Tweaked: The number of Syndikat troops in the jungle was tweaked in the Firestarter scenario
Tweaked: The speed and distance between vehicles in the convoy was tweaked in the Warm Welcome scenario
Tweaked: New convoy driving was enabled in the Firestarter scenario
Fixed: It was not possible to unlock the "None The Wiser" achievement (in the Heart of Darkness scenario)
Fixed: Achievements "Better with Friends" and "Lone Wolf" would only unlock if the missions were played in a specific order
Fixed: Apex Protocol scenarios were not correctly labelled as completed in the mission list displays
Fixed: Truck and Salvo were swapped in the Heart of Darkness scenario
Fixed: An undefined variable error could appear in the Heart of Darkness scenario
Fixed: A script error could appear for players connecting during the final cutscene of the End Game scenario
Fixed: The "Near" respawn positions were being added too early in the Keystone scenario
Fixed: All "Near" respawn positions were unlocked after a player died in the Apex Protocol scenario
Fixed: Scenario flow would sometimes get stuck and the Capture The Island task would not succeed in the Apex Protocol scenario
Fixed: Players sometimes got stuck on a black screen after the mission started in the Keystone scenario
Fixed: The "Near Radio Tower" respawn position was sometimes added too soon after clearing the "New York" task in the Keystone scenario
Fixed: UAV Terminals were not automatically connected to drones upon hacking them in the Apex Protocol scenario
Fixed: Players that did not hack a drone could not connect to it until they respawned in the Apex Protocol scenario
Fixed: UAV Terminals were not correctly added back to players upon respawn in the Apex Protocol scenario
Fixed: Final cutscenes in the Keystone and End Game scenarios failed to handle dead players correctly in some cases
Fixed: The final cutscene of the Keystone scenario didn't have subtitles
Fixed: "Missing string" was shown when selecting the "Mission" tab in the Briefing of the Heart of Darkness scenario
Fixed: Formatting of the text within the Briefing tabs in the Warm Welcome scenario was incorrect
Fixed: The "Enter Disarm Codes" action was not localized correctly in the End Game scenario
Fixed: Incorrect marker links in the "Mission" Briefing section of the Keystone mission
Fixed: One conversation was not correctly triggered in the Apex Protocol mission
Fixed: It was possible to access ammo boxes with their simulation disabled
Fixed: The extraction VTOL in the Firestarter scenario now has its doors closed
Fixed: Players were unable to take the weapons on the table during the final defense in the End Game scenario
Fixed: Night Vision Goggles were removed from the loadouts of riflemen in the Firestarter scenarios
Fixed: Some subtitles in the Firestarter scenario were duplicated
Fixed: An incorrect fade effect would be displayed in the lobby in some cases
Fixed: Script errors when joining during the ending video of End Game and Keystone
Fixed: The final cutscene of the Apex Protocol mission would not trigger under certain circumstances
Fixed: Players did not have the correct ID, "Raider 2", for their group in Warm Welcome
Fixed: Charges wouldn't properly detonate if a player attempted to disarm them prior to the ambush in Warm Welcome
Fixed: Full briefing > signal is showing up now for the Warm Welcome scenario

ENGINE

Added: Simple Objects integration
Added: Quick Play now displays dialogs with basic information about the found server, with an option to cancel the connection
Added: Drawing markers is now connected with the current (VON) communications channel also
Added: Sound tweaking functions for transports & environment ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T117787" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T117787 </a>)\n* Added: <a href="https://units.arma3.com/" target="_blank"> Units </a>
and URL links bellow the unit description in the profile display
Added: A new
#monitords
command for <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_Dedicated_Server" target="_blank"> Dedicated Server </a>
admins (showing FPS of the Server)
Added:
diag_ActiveScripts
script command returning an array of running scripts
Added: Enhanced key combination possibilities for mapping (mouse axes, special keys, etc.)
Added: Vehicle and Brain components can now be inherited from a parent class without redeclaration
Added: New <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/actionIDs" target="_blank"> actionIDs </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/actionParams" target="_blank"> actionParams </a>
script commands
Added: A new
_thisEventHandler
variable containing an Event Handler handle was added to the entity, MP and mission Event Handler types ( <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/addEventHandler" target="_blank"> addEventHandler </a>
, <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/addMPEventHandler" target="_blank"> addMPEventHandler </a>
, <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/addMissionEventHandler" target="_blank"> addMissionEventHandler </a>)\n* Added: An engine implementation of the Stance attribute
Added: A new <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/visibleScoretable" target="_blank"> visibleScoretable </a>
command (returning a bool)
Added: New
"targettoview"
,
"weapontoview"
and
"radartoview"
MFD sources (used for HUD and HMD configuration)
Added: Pilot cameras now support laser designating
Added: New
"pilotCameraRotX"
and
"pilotCameraRotY"
animation sources
Added: New <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getPilotCameraPosition" target="_blank"> getPilotCameraPosition </a>
, <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getPilotCameraDirection" target="_blank"> getPilotCameraDirection </a>
, <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getPilotCameraRotation" target="_blank"> getPilotCameraRotation </a>
, <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getPilotCameraTarget" target="_blank"> getPilotCameraTarget </a>
, <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/hasPilotCamera" target="_blank"> hasPilotCamera </a>
, <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setPilotCameraDirection" target="_blank"> setPilotCameraDirection </a>
, <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setPilotCameraRotation" target="_blank"> setPilotCameraRotation </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setPilotCameraTarget" target="_blank"> setPilotCameraTarget </a>
script commands
Added: Checkboxes for muting players in the Multiplayer Lobby
Added: A new <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/isMultiplayerSolo" target="_blank"> isMultiplayerSolo </a>
script command
Added: A new <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setShotParents" target="_blank"> setShotParents </a>
script command
Added: A new
setConvoySeparation
script command
Tweaked: AI path-following was overhauled
(better handling of driving and convoy behavior)
Tweaked: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Analytics" target="_blank"> Analytics </a>
back-end overhaul
Tweaked: The
PhysX
component of AI driving was improved
Tweaked: The speed of commanded movement of vehicles was optimized
Tweaked: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/remoteExec" target="_blank"> remoteExec* </a>
commands will not execute if no object with a given netID exists
Tweaked: AI now turns on the lights in vehicles a bit earlier
Tweaked: Turning commands for AI drivers have been optimized
Tweaked: The ability to get unstuck was improved for the AI drivers
Tweaked: The speed of AI driving through waypoints in limited speed was optimized
Tweaked: Error reporting of the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/modParams" target="_blank"> modParams </a>
script command was improved
Tweaked: Script functions related to audio were improved
Tweaked: The AI vehicle pathfinding was improved
Tweaked: Avoiding of trees and rocks by AI drivers was improved
Tweaked: Default curves for eye tracking were updated
Tweaked: AI driving speed was slightly increased
Tweaked: The refresh button now indicates that a refresh is in progress for the <a href="https://units.arma3.com/" target="_blank"> Units </a>
Tweaked: Ragdoll is now disabled for transported units
Tweaked: Speed of AI driving
Tweaked: Disabled soft formation for car formation driving
Tweaked: Optimized visibility check (AI agents will not do raycast tests to another friendly AI agent)
Tweaked: Countermeasures now work again for the Ship class vehicles
Tweaked: Renegades can now see their own mines only, soldiers need to reveal their mines to the teammates on the same side
Tweaked: The
kickPlayersOnSlowNetwork
parameter can now be configured separately for each kind of slowness on the network
Tweaked: Quick Play now filters out servers running Tanoa for players who do not own <a href="https://arma3.com/apex" target="_blank"> Apex expansion </a>
Tweaked: Searching for a landing position by AI pilots was improved
Tweaked: Implementation of the <a href="https://units.arma3.com/" target="_blank"> Units </a>
image manager in the game (downloading / caching)
Tweaked: Handling of mines was optimized
Tweaked: Players could interrupt idle animations of their characters by clicking the Right Mouse Button
Tweaked: The focus of the work area is properly switched now when Right Mouse Button is pressed in <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Zeus" target="_blank"> Zeus </a>
Tweaked: Renegades can now disable all mines
Tweaked: Performance drops when using the “LAND” waypoint in an obstructed area
Tweaked: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/shownScoretable" target="_blank"> shownScoretable </a>
command now returns a number
Tweaked: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/actionParams" target="_blank"> actionParams </a>
command now matches the addAction array of parameters
Tweaked: The
PhysX
libraries were updated
Tweaked: Sprint can now be temporarily interrupted by firing
Tweaked: Locking on targets of laser-guided bombs now uses the same prediction as the CCIP Indicator
Tweaked: Steering and convoy and formation behavior were improved for AI driving
Tweaked: The precision of static turrets controlled by AI now depends on AI gunner skill more
Tweaked: Using <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/disableAI" target="_blank"> disableAI </a>
"MOVE"
now stops vehicles driven by AI
Tweaked: Computation of the icon offset for the
CListNBoxCheckable
checkboxes was improved
Tweaked: Data signature checks are now disabled for <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Headless_Client" target="_blank"> Headless Clients </a>
Tweaked: The Mute / Unmute checkboxes now correspond with the selected UI scale
Tweaked: The order of items in the magazine description array for the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setUnitLoadout" target="_blank"> setUnitLoadout </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getUnitLoadout" target="_blank"> getUnitLoadout </a>
commands (from
[magName, ammoLeft, count]
to
[magName, count, ammoLeft])\n* Tweaked: The UI of the checkboxes for muting / unmuting players was improved
Tweaked: Players shooting with drones are now considered the initiators of the shots
Tweaked: Restrictions on usage of the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/addOwnedMine" target="_blank"> addOwnedMine </a>
command (SP and AI) were removed
Tweaked: AI should now be able to drive faster in convoys
Tweaked: AI formation following of vehicles was improved (non-convoy behavior)
Tweaked: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_Dedicated_Server" target="_blank"> Dedicated Server </a>
administrators will no longer be able to login with a blank
passwordAdmin
Tweaked: AI convoy driving precision was improved
Tweaked: AI convoy behavior in Combat mode was improved
Tweaked:
Tobii EyeX
head tracking was disabled on a request from Tobii as it was causing conflicts between leaning and zooming of characters (eye tracking still works)
Tweaked: AI car driving should be slightly more precise
Fixed: The number of items in a character’s inventory should affect performance of the game less
Fixed: Some parameters for AI driving had an incorrect syntax
Fixed: Crash in <a href="https://arma3.com/dlc/zeus" target="_blank"> Zeus </a>
when selecting an entity
Fixed: Commanders, copilots and gunners were capable of surviving an explosion of their vehicle
Fixed: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/tvTooltip" target="_blank"> tvTooltip </a>
script command was not working with controls
Fixed: Infantry waypoints with limited speed were behaving incorrectly
Fixed: Idle animations would stop after certain actions
Fixed: AI drivers would ignore the ‘MOVE’ and ‘LOAD’ waypoints
Fixed: Vehicle commanders could not give orders when turned out in a tank
Fixed: Airplane HUD elements were not collimated ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T77312" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T77312 </a>)\n* Fixed: Non-empty drones were duplicated in the UAV Terminal
Fixed: Crash of a <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Headless_Client" target="_blank"> Headless Client </a>
when deleting units from a group
Fixed: Occasional cases of animation glitching when switching weapons
Fixed: It was possible to duplicate backpacks
Fixed: Using <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/disableAI" target="_blank"> disableAI </a>
"MOVE"
or
"PATH"
would not work for AI drivers
Fixed: Vehicle engines were not audible for non-driving passengers
Fixed: An incorrectly selected unit in the display was not handled correctly
Fixed: Unidentified game type was displayed for Apex Protocol and Survival game modes
Fixed: Only one unit in a squad would obey the Get In command
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Event_Scripts" target="_blank"> init.sqf </a>
would be executed for Joined-In-Progress players when the scenario was already in a debriefing stage
Fixed: It was not possible to interact with tasks in a map while operating a UAV
Fixed: AI units were receiving damage from opening their parachute ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T86346" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T86346 </a>)\n* Fixed: Players connected to <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_Dedicated_Server" target="_blank"> Dedicated Server </a>
should no longer duplicate when moving to a next Apex Protocol scenario
Fixed: CTD on video playback
Fixed: No entry
'\description.ext.Campaign'
errors
Fixed: AI could not properly hit a target with the RPG-42
Fixed: Setting
“maxDesync”
and
“maxPacketLoss”
parameters in the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/server.cfg" target="_blank"> server.cfg </a>
would override the
#maxping
command
Fixed: AI would attempt to squat during a freefall
Fixed: Tasks Overview cursor would be overridden by a grenade launcher cursor
Fixed: Countermeasures for Car vehicles ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T117552" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T117552 </a>)\n* Fixed: Clunky parachute landing
Fixed: AI in a vehicle loaded into an empty vehicle will not process their unload command
Fixed: Tactical pace is now slowed down in shallow water
Fixed: The
filePatchingExceptions <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_Dedicated_Server" target="_blank"> Dedicate Server </a>
config parameter did not work properly
Fixed: It was not possible to place a loaded RPG-7 in the editor
Fixed: The Units / Squad logo was not visible to other units after a respawn
Fixed: It was possible to perform actions (e.g. Get In) on vehicles with their simulation disabled
Fixed: Tasks were not initialized properly after loading a save file ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T119273#1489041" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T119273#1489041 </a>)\n* Fixed: Broken save during healing ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T82314" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T82314 </a>)\n* Fixed: Script command <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/inArea" target="_blank"> inArea </a>
for triggers
Fixed: Localized the axis strings for detecting joysticks
Fixed: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/fire" target="_blank"> fire </a>
command so that weapon selection stays until the firing is done
Fixed: Some conversations were transmitted both through radio and 3D space
Fixed: Keys with modifiers (e.g. SHIFT) would be marked as duplicates for similar actions without the key modifiers
Fixed: Dry sounds would not be played for static and vehicle weapons
Fixed: The “Disconnect” and “Continue” buttons in a Debriefing screen would have the same functionality when playing the Apex Protocol campaign solo
Fixed: Recoil was applied also when throwing objects
Fixed: Sorting of localized strings in <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arsenal" target="_blank"> Virtual Arsenal </a>
was incorrect
Fixed: Drones could be controlled by unconscious players
Fixed: Reloading a weapon would cancel deployment when prone
Fixed: AI gunners would refuse to occupy the gunner seat of Kuma in some cases
Fixed: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setUnitLoadout" target="_blank"> setUnitLoadout </a>
command used with a classname would ignore backpacks ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T117143" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T117143 </a>)\n* Fixed: AI characters would refuse to to disembark from helicopters / VTOLs with an AI pilot present
Fixed: The sound pitch of fatigue / health feedback sounds (e.g. heavy breathing) did not correspond with the pitch in the profile settings
Fixed: Crash when using the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/actionParams" target="_blank"> actionParams </a>
script command with a script file specified
Fixed: The
GetText()
method for a string would return an invalid string
Fixed: Crash when a helicopter with no Geometry LOD is present
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Zeus" target="_blank"> Zeus </a>
could not delete objects in the map view
Fixed: Server crash related to
PhysX
Fixed: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/ArmA:_Event_Handlers#GetIn" target="_blank"> GetIn </a>
entity Event Handler would not fire for characters moved in vehicles by scripts
Fixed: Incorrect behavior of satellite textures on map borders when the land segments have a none-zero offset
Fixed: Characters would be forced to stand up on terrains too steep for being prone
Fixed: Crash when starting a SP scenario
Fixed: The Communication Menu would not close after an entity died
Fixed: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setUnitPos" target="_blank"> setUnitPos </a>
command would not work for fleeing AI
Fixed: Confirming an Apex Protocol scenario by pressing the Enter key would skip one scenario in the Campaign Lobby
Fixed: Potential crash
Fixed: The dynamic aiming error did not behave properly for AI reloading weapons
Fixed: Mouse sensitivity would increase when colliding with objects ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=24828" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=24828 </a>)\n* Fixed: Passengers of vehicles would survive underwater in MP
Fixed: The 'inventory open' pose would be present even after closing the inventory
Fixed: <a href="https://twitter.com/TheBattlEye" target="_blank"> BattlEye </a>
was not initialized properly on Linux <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_Dedicated_Server" target="_blank"> Dedicated Server </a>
start-up
Fixed: The player list in the Server Lobby would not be updated correctly
Fixed: The mute button in the Server Lobby did not work correctly
Fixed: Calling <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/remoteExec" target="_blank"> remoteExec </a>
with an object / group as a target would not behave correctly in some cases
Fixed: Group formation would be set too late after a scenario initialization
Fixed: JIP players were able to draw on the map even with
drawingInMap
disabled ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T119279" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T119279 </a>)\n* Fixed: Crash connected to the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/createAgent" target="_blank"> createAgent </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/selectPlayer" target="_blank"> selectPlayer </a>
commands
Fixed: Encoding of downloaded <a href="https://units.arma3.com/" target="_blank"> Units </a>
data was incorrect
Fixed: It was not possible to change a game type in the server browser filter <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Eden_Editor" target="_blank"> Eden Editor </a>
Added: Advanced Fog implementation in Eden attributes
Added: Support for addons with author defined as array in the missing addons screen
Added: A new
LoiterASLAware
attribute related to the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/flyInHeightASL" target="_blank"> flyInHeightASL </a>
command
Added: A new action for merging entities from another scenario to the current one
Added: Support for reading layers used in the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Eden_Editor" target="_blank"> Eden Editor </a>
from a scenario
Added: Support for a Placement Radius attribute for groups
Tweaked: It is now possible to rotate and move the camera in a map interface (similar to other entities)
Tweaked: All waypoints are now drawn when an element from their parent group is selected
Fixed: Disabling attribute when more values are there in case of the same per object type with different objects
Fixed: Transformation attributes were missing for non-empty vehicles
Fixed: Script error when using the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Garbage_Collector" target="_blank"> Garbage Collector </a>
in <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Eden_Editor" target="_blank"> Eden Editor </a>
(connected to the
"AddAll"
variable)
Fixed: The 3D cursor would sometimes appear on the ground on uneven terrain
Fixed: The player unit would be assigned to a drone when no other player is present in a scenario ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T86291" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T86291 </a>)\n* Fixed: Eden variable names would accept also commands ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T119741" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T119741 </a>)\n* Fixed: The “Delete” button in the Save / Load dialog is now working only when the scenario list has focus
Fixed: The "Guard" waypoint combined with triggers did not work correctly ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T86121" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T86121 </a>)\n* Fixed: An entity placed on water in the 3D scene would be placed on a different location than a unit placed via the map interface
Fixed: Crash when using the "Undo" operation after setting a variable name for a crewed vehicle
LAUNCHER:
Added: An ability to search and filter the mods
Added: An ability to search and filter the parameters
(you can search by their name, command-line parameter, value or keyword)
Added: Average CPU load is significantly reduced
Added: Launcher's Server Browser now prioritizes non-empty or non-full servers when listing and works around the Steam's limit of ~5000 servers per list
Added: Launcher now hibernates itself when the game is started or Launcher is not active - it stops internal processes when the game is active and further reduces CPU usage to zero
Added: More information about mods is now cached (lowers usage of your harddrive / SSD and speeds up starting)
Added: The number of active parameters is now displayed on the parameters page
Added: It is now possible to select which parameters are displayed on the first Parameters page (favorites)
Added: An ability to import a list of mods from a file or a website by dragging the site or a file with a list of mods to the Launcher
Added: An ability to export and share a mod preset (via a new button) or export the list of mods to a file (all mods or only the loaded ones)
Added: A context menu item to the Server Browser and a command to copy server information to the clipboard
Added: A new keyboard shortcut and a hint to the filter box on the Servers page
Added: A close / kill game button to the Mods page to overlay displayed when the game is running (
"Please exit the game to manage mods")\n* Added: A new "Dismiss all" button was added to the notification bar (dismisses all active notifications)
Tweaked: Spacing added to the default checkbox style
Tweaked: Mods and mission parameters were removed from the default set of favorite parameters (favorites can be set by users)
Tweaked: Navigation was improved
Tweaked: The toolbar in the Servers page is now visually consistent with the rest of the toolbars
Tweaked: User Interface of the Parameters tab has been overhauled
Fixed: Installing mods on exFAT and FAT drives could result in those mods being marked as corrupted
Fixed: Some <a href="http://steamcommunity.com/app/107410/workshop/" target="_blank"> Steam Workshop </a>
mods could go missing when users moved their Legacy Workshop mods storage to a different drive (Windows 10 bug)
Fixed: Re-initialization of Steam when switching between offline and online mode was incorrect
Fixed: Invoking a repair operation while Steam is not available would create an error message on the desktop
Fixed: Fixed an issue where an invisible animation was using CPU unnecessarily
Fixed: A corrupted preset file could prevent other presets from loading
Fixed: Crash when a <a href="https://units.arma3.com/" target="_blank"> Units </a>
logo was corrupted in a specific way
Fixed: Selecting a unit on the Dashboard with the previous 'No Unit' option selected would incorrectly select both options
Fixed: Potential crash when entering an incorrect value in the Direct Connect dialog
Fixed: The message box can now be dragged by the full caption bar (previously only the top half was active)
Fixed: Text behaved incorrectly in the text fields (it jumped up and down as user moved text cursor in the text)
SERVER:
Updated: Stand-alone Windows Dedicated Server (1.64)
Updated: Stand-alone Linux Dedicated Server (1.64)
- Known issue: Steam client modifies the
- steam_appid.txt
- file incorrectly. In case of issues, verify its content is:
107410
- Known issue: Sometimes the add-ons are loaded from the wrong installation (e.g. main game)
- Try adding

-mod=curator;kart;heli;mark;expansion;dlcbundle** to your

- arma3server.exe
- shortcut

SPOTREP-00060

FROM: High Command
TO: Arma 3 Users
UNIT: Main Branch
ACTIVITY: Hotfix 1.64 (Launcher PBO Signatures)
SIZE: ~9.5 MB

NOTES

Consider using the Steam client option to verify the integrity of the local game cache to avoid corrupted data after downloading this update.
Consider defragmenting your HDD after downloading large updates.
Updating a deeply moddable game and its platform is not without risks. We use various methods to communicate upcoming changes to our awesome modding community, such as via the <a href="https://dev.arma3.com/" target="_blank"> Dev Hub </a>
. We also co-operate directly on troubleshooting, and we offer an opportunity to test updates via our <a href="https://dev.arma3.com/rc-branch" target="_blank"> Release Candidate tests </a>
. Modders, server administrators and other members of the community do their best to prepare for updates and to address issues post-release as quickly as possible. Please be mindful of some interruptions (especially in the first hours / days after a release) while we all work to improve the game together.
A
Legacy Build
Steam branch is available for advanced users. It contains the previous significant main branch version (1.62). It can be used to compare specific changes between major releases. The access code for this branch is:
Arma3Legacy162
This update does not apply to <a href="http://dev.arma3.com/ports" target="_blank"> the experimental Linux and Mac port betas </a>
at time of writing. We hope to be updating those as soon as possible.
You can find the servers in the Steam library (switch the filter to "Tools") - "Arma 3 Server" (based on your OS, it will download the Windows or Linux version).
- Administrators can also use the command-line <a href="https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/SteamCMD" target="_blank"> SteamCMD </a>
- utility. The app ID is to be 233780.
- NVIDIA GameWorks™ Technology provided under license from NVIDIA Corporation. Copyright © 2002-2016 NVIDIA Corporation. All rights reserved. NVIDIA® and PhysX® are trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation and are used under license.
In case of problems, please check the <a href="http://support.bistudio.com/arma-3" target="_blank"> Bohemia Interactive support F.A.Q. </a>
, <a href="http://arma3.com/faq" target="_blank"> Arma 3 F.A.Q. </a>
, <a href="http://www.battleye.com/support/faq/" target="_blank"> BattlEye F.A.Q. </a>
, or <a href="https://arma3.com/launcher/troubleshooting" target="_blank"> Launcher troubleshooting guide </a>
.
You can help us to further improve the game by posting your feedback on the <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/" target="_blank"> Feedback Tracker </a>
.

CHANGELOG

LAUNCHER:

Fixed: BISIGN <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/ArmA:_Addon_Signatures" target="_blank"> signature </a>
files were not correctly compared to the signed PBOs

SPOTREP-00061

FROM: High Command
TO: Arma 3 Users
UNIT: Main Branch
ACTIVITY: Hotfix 1.64 (Controller Fixes, MP Vehicle Movement, Miscellaneous)
SIZE: ~35 MB / ~8 MB

NOTES

Consider using the Steam client option to verify the integrity of the local game cache to avoid corrupted data after downloading this update.
Consider defragmenting your HDD after downloading large updates.
Updating a deeply moddable game and its platform is not without risks. We use various methods to communicate upcoming changes to our awesome modding community, such as via the <a href="https://dev.arma3.com/" target="_blank"> Dev Hub </a>
. We also co-operate directly on troubleshooting, and we offer an opportunity to test updates via our <a href="https://dev.arma3.com/rc-branch" target="_blank"> Release Candidate tests </a>
. Modders, server administrators and other members of the community do their best to prepare for updates and to address issues post-release as quickly as possible. Please be mindful of some interruptions (especially in the first hours / days after a release) while we all work to improve the game together.
A
Legacy Build
Steam branch is available for advanced users. It contains the previous significant main branch version (1.62). It can be used to compare specific changes between major releases. The access code for this branch is:
Arma3Legacy162
This update does not apply to <a href="http://dev.arma3.com/ports" target="_blank"> the experimental Linux and Mac port betas </a>
at time of writing. We hope to be updating those as soon as possible.
You can find the servers in the Steam library (switch the filter to "Tools") - "Arma 3 Server" (based on your OS, it will download the Windows or Linux version).
- Administrators can also use the command-line <a href="https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/SteamCMD" target="_blank"> SteamCMD </a>
- utility. The app ID is to be 233780.
- NVIDIA GameWorks™ Technology provided under license from NVIDIA Corporation. Copyright © 2002-2016 NVIDIA Corporation. All rights reserved. NVIDIA® and PhysX® are trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation and are used under license.
In case of problems, please check the <a href="http://support.bistudio.com/arma-3" target="_blank"> Bohemia Interactive support F.A.Q. </a>
, <a href="http://arma3.com/faq" target="_blank"> Arma 3 F.A.Q. </a>
, <a href="http://www.battleye.com/support/faq/" target="_blank"> BattlEye F.A.Q. </a>
, or <a href="https://arma3.com/launcher/troubleshooting" target="_blank"> Launcher troubleshooting guide </a>
.
You can help us to further improve the game by posting your feedback on the <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/" target="_blank"> Feedback Tracker </a>
.

CHANGELOG

DATA:

Fixed: Various localization issues (mainly Japanese and Korean languages)

ENGINE:

Fixed: Using <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/disableAI" target="_blank"> disableAI </a>
"PATH" and "MOVE" would not work correctly for vehicles driven by players ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T120346" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T120346 </a>)\n* Fixed: Engines of AI-controlled vehicles in multiplayer were not audible ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T120341" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T120341 </a>)\n* Fixed: RPT spam connected to vehicle visibility in multiplayer
Fixed: It was not possible to enable / disable a controller ( <a href="https://forums.bistudio.com/topic/194572-after-the-latest-update-164-i-cant-enable-my-controller-in-settings/" target="_blank"> https://forums.bistudio.com/topic/194572-after-the-latest-update-164-i-cant-enable-my-controller-in-settings/ </a>)\n <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Eden_Editor" target="_blank"> Eden Editor </a>
Fixed: Setting Random Start by markers would not work correctly
Apex Protocol (potential spoilers)
Fixed: The Extraction scenario could not be finished on a Linux <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_Dedicated_Server#Linux" target="_blank"> Dedicated Server </a>

SERVER:

Updated: Stand-alone Windows Dedicated Server (1.64)
Updated: Stand-alone Linux Dedicated Server (1.64)
- Known issue: Steam client modifies the
- steam_appid.txt
- file incorrectly. In case of issues, verify its content is:
107410
- Known issue: Sometimes the add-ons are loaded from the wrong installation (e.g. main game)
- Try adding

-mod=curator;kart;heli;mark;expansion;dlcbundle** to your

- arma3server.exe
- shortcut

SPOTREP-00062

FROM: High Command
TO: Arma 3 Users
UNIT: Main Branch
ACTIVITY: Game Update 1.66 (Footsteps Audio Overhaul, Tactical Ping, Maintenance)
SIZE: ~10 GB / ~1.6 GB (depends on Apex ownership)

NOTES

Consider using the Steam client option to verify the integrity of the local game cache to avoid corrupted data after downloading this update.
Consider defragmenting your HDD after downloading large updates.
Updating a deeply moddable game and its platform is not without risks. We use various methods to communicate upcoming changes to our awesome modding community, such as via the <a href="https://dev.arma3.com/" target="_blank"> Dev Hub </a>
. We also co-operate directly on troubleshooting, and we offer an opportunity to test updates via our <a href="https://dev.arma3.com/rc-branch" target="_blank"> Release Candidate tests </a>
. Modders, server administrators and other members of the community do their best to prepare for updates and to address issues post-release as quickly as possible. Please be mindful of some interruptions (especially in the first hours / days after a release) while we all work to improve the game together.
A
Legacy Build
Steam branch is available for advanced users. It contains the previous significant main branch version (1.64). It can be used to compare specific changes between major releases. The access code for this branch is:
Arma3Legacy164
This update does not apply to <a href="http://dev.arma3.com/ports" target="_blank"> the experimental Linux and Mac port betas </a>
at time of writing. We hope to be updating those as soon as possible.
You can find the servers in the Steam library (switch the filter to "Tools") - "Arma 3 Server" (based on your OS, it will download the Windows or Linux version).
- Administrators can also use the command-line <a href="https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/SteamCMD" target="_blank"> SteamCMD </a>
- utility. The app ID is to be 233780.
- NVIDIA GameWorks™ Technology provided under license from NVIDIA Corporation. Copyright © 2002-2016 NVIDIA Corporation. All rights reserved. NVIDIA® and PhysX® are trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation and are used under license.
In case of problems, please check the <a href="http://support.bistudio.com/arma-3" target="_blank"> Bohemia Interactive support F.A.Q. </a>
, <a href="http://arma3.com/faq" target="_blank"> Arma 3 F.A.Q. </a>
, <a href="http://www.battleye.com/support/faq/" target="_blank"> BattlEye F.A.Q. </a>
, or <a href="https://arma3.com/launcher/troubleshooting" target="_blank"> Launcher troubleshooting guide </a>
.
You can help us to further improve the game by posting your feedback on the <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/" target="_blank"> Feedback Tracker </a>
.

CHANGELOG

DATA:

Added: Tactical Ping
Added: Controls for muting players in the scenario briefing and in the map interface
Added: Support for new zeroing sounds
Added: Sound samples for crawling on sand
Added: The new
explosionShielding
named object property to all mines and explosives determining a resistance to bullet impacts
Added: An icon for a target locked by a weapon's seeker that is temporarily out of the line of sight
Added: An ability to override the group insignia for the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/EG_Spectator_Mode" target="_blank"> Virtual Spectator </a>
(affects only the Spectator's view)
Added: Gravel footsteps were added to the sound layers
Added: A set of bitwise scripted functions
Added: New config classes of
NVGoggles
to the list used by ambient animation function, so it handles them properly
Added: Separate difficulty option for Tactical Ping
Added: Several new task types (currently there are 58 object or action related task types + 26 task types containing Latin capital letters. A list of supported object / action related task types follows: default, armor, attack, backpack, boat, box, car, container, danger, defend, destroy, documents, download, exit, getin, getout, heal, heli, help, intel, interact, kill, land, listen, map, meet, mine, move, move1, move2, move3, move4, move5, navigate, plane, radio
rearm, refuel, repair, rifle, run, scout, search, takeoff, talk, talk1, talk2, talk3, talk4, talk5, target, truck, unknown, upload, use, wait, walk, whiteboard
Added: New tactical pace boots audio assets for Tanoa
Added: New sounds for crawling through (shallow) water
Added: The currently equipped <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/CfgMagazines_Config_Reference" target="_blank"> CfgMagazines </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/CfgAmmo_Config_Reference" target="_blank"> CfgAmmo </a>
classes are bookmarked by default in the Config Viewer
Added: Servo sound for AH-99 Blackfoot turret movement
Added: Vaulting movement sound
Added: New samples for M320 bolt movement
Added: MP functionality to the Friendly Fire module
Added: Map markers for HQ in Support scenarios
Added: A new
BIS_fnc_exportGUIBaseClasses
function to copy basic GUI macros and base classes (e.g. RscText) to the clipboard
Tweaked: Footstep audio technology was overhauled (new sounds, layers and configuration, removal of the old technology)
Tweaked: Some buildings on Tanoa have been adjusted to visualize non-enterable doors better
Tweaked: The speed of aiming down the weapon sights is now reflected by a weapon's mass value
Tweaked: Hold Breath is now bound to Left Shift in the Arma 3 Apex preset (instead of the Right Mouse Button)
Tweaked: The ability to set 500 m sectors in <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Zeus" target="_blank"> Zeus </a>
was removed as its visualization was causing freezes
Tweaked: Collision envelopes for character movement to prevent levitating on stairs
Tweaked: Claymore Charge, Explosive Charge and Explosive Satchel placed in the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Eden_Editor" target="_blank"> Eden Editor </a>
do not explode under fire just like their soldier placed counterparts. Variants destructible by shooting can be placed by script and their class names have "_scripted" class name suffix
Tweaked: Positions of the inventory attachments icons of the AK-12
Tweaked: The Type-115 rifle now has a consistent range of zeroing (100 to 600 meters – secondary .50 muzzle included)
Tweaked: The dispersion values of the Mk200 and Zafir machine guns were slightly increased
Tweaked: The ti
me needed for aiming down the sights of launchers has been adjusted

Tweaked: The kick back force of the Type-115 secondary muzzle shots was slightly decreased

Tweaked: Various translations in different languages

Tweaked: The Zubr revolver is now more precise and powerful

Tweaked: Standard, Urban and Pacific OPFOR Explosive Specialists can now survive an explosion of one anti-personnel mine (like their NATO and Independent counterparts)

Tweaked: The damage of anti-personnel mines was adjusted

Tweaked: The mass value of the Standard anti-personnel mine was lowered

Tweaked: The Tripwire anti-personnel mines are now less likely to be spotted

Tweaked: The Standard anti-personnel mines are now more likely to be spotted

Tweaked: The damage model for the 'Basic' <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Revive" target="_blank"> Revive </a> setting was changed

Tweaked: Basic interactions were separated from the action menu (for the Arma 3 Apex and Industry Standard presets)

Tweaked: Damage dealt by the PDM-7 amphibious mine was increased

Tweaked: Triggering of the PDM-7 amphibious mine is now done by passing over it within 10 meters (instead of 5 meters in all directions)

Tweaked: The Aspect Ratio setting was removed from the Display options (see <a href="https://dev.arma3.com/post/sitrep-00176" target="_blank"> SITREP #00176 </a> for motivations) Tweaked: Confirming a selection in the Action Menu can now be done by pressing Space in the Arma 2 key preset Tweaked: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_locationDescription" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_locationDescription </a> function was optimized Tweaked: Models of several structures on <a href="https://arma3.com/tanoa" target="_blank"> Tanoa </a> were optimized Tweaked: Sharp rocks now have a better geometry for detecting bullet impacts Tweaked: The redundant NedMalloc_bi.dll, tbb3malloc_bi.dll and TCMalloc_bi.dll memory allocators were removed from the game distribution due to their age and potential stability issues Tweaked: Loadouts of AA and AT Missile Specialists of all factions have been adjusted (they are no longer overloaded by default) Tweaked: Mass values of the NLAW, Titan AT and Titan AA launchers were slightly decreased Tweaked: The flight pattern characteristics of the RPG-7 munitions were improved to better correspond with their real life counterparts Tweaked: The MetalPlate footstep reverb sounds (including the interior versions) were updated Tweaked: The Tile footstep reverb sounds were updated Tweaked: The volume of interior footstep reverb sounds was increased on <a href="https://arma3.com/tanoa" target="_blank"> Tanoa </a> Tweaked: The sounds for crawling on straw were updated on <a href="https://arma3.com/tanoa" target="_blank"> Tanoa </a> Tweaked: The audio settings for stone debris and crawling on straw were improved Tweaked: The load order of the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/CfgPatches" target="_blank"> CfgPatches </a> classes was adjusted. Each deliverable as a whole is now dependent on all of the previous deliverables (in chronological order). Tweaked: The reverbs, softWood sounds, and medium boot LPF sounds were improved Tweaked: The "Wet" layer settings for Tanoa interiors were disabled Tweaked: The sound tail settings for interiors were updated Tweaked: Randomization of footstep sounds was improved (e.g. branch breaks and wood creaks) Tweaked: The CRV-6E Bobcat and Mi-290 Taru supply variants now also have a near infinite supply of ammunition, fuel and repair resources, just like the other supply vehicles in the game Tweaked: Reduced the head heaving and swaying in vanilla airplanes ( <a href="https://forums.bistudio.com/topic/189734-targeting-improvements/page-16#entry3080333" target="_blank"> https://forums.bistudio.com/topic/189734-targeting-improvements/page-16#entry3080333 </a>)\nTweaked: Respawn script optimization Tweaked: Modest optimizations of the scripted Simulation Manager module Tweaked: Various small balancing adjustments of materials and textures across natural objects Tweaked: Separated settings for combat pace footstep audio on <a href="https://arma3.com/tanoa" target="_blank"> Tanoa </a> Tweaked: AI driving improvements (zig-zagging and path refreshing) Tweaked: Improved tactical pace individual audio settings for footsteps Tweaked: The volume of footsteps on straw was adjusted Tweaked: The Protector SMG can now attach Flashlight and Laser Pointer to the side rail Tweaked: Civil variants of Zamak trucks have new textures. There is also another color for their cabins. Tweaked: The volume of footstep sounds on stone surfaces was lowered Tweaked: Sounds for footsteps on stone and grass surfaces were improved Tweaked: The grassTall sounds were improved Tweaked: Doorway collision geometry for the Airport_01_controlTower_F and Airport_01_terminal_F structures was improved Tweaked: Wired Fences now have correct fire geometry Tweaked: The brightness of several props (textures, materials) Tweaked: The fire geometry of palm trees was improved to better correspond with the visual models Tweaked: The insertion helicopter is now locked until players are supposed to disembark in Showcase Firing From Vehicles Tweaked: Tasks in the VR Training scenarios now include also direct links to the Field Manual Tweaked: Volume of the radio communication at the beginning of Showcase Commanding was rebalanced Tweaked: The <a href="https://arma3.com/tanoa" target="_blank"> Tanoa </a> main menu preview video was updated Tweaked: Minimum overall & object visibility are now forced to ensure players can see the helicopter wreck from the UAV in Showcase Firing From Vehicles Tweaked: Player overstepping an obstacle movement sound - setting in config files - raised volume of related movement sounds Tweaked: Minor turret servo sound adjustments Tweaked: The volume of footstep sounds on water was balanced Tweaked: Icons in the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Zeus" target="_blank"> Zeus </a> Custom Objective module were updated to <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Eden_Editor" target="_blank"> Eden Editor </a> versions Tweaked: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/EG_Spectator_Mode" target="_blank"> Virtual Spectator </a> mode is now described in the Field Manual Tweaked: The volume of servo ramp samples of VTOLs was increased Fixed: NATO (Pacific) Recon Marksmen were missing sound suppressors from their loadouts Fixed: The AKM rifle was available with an incorrect magazine in the editor Fixed: Cluster ammunition used a missile model ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T83464#1106580" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T83464#1106580 </a>)\nFixed: The speed of aiming down the weapon sights was not influenced by a weapon's mass value in all cases Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/MP_End_Game" target="_blank"> End Game </a> objective icons would not be placed correctly for objects above water
Fixed: After dying near the Schematics in an <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/MP_End_Game" target="_blank"> End Game </a> scenario, players could still see the possibility to connect to the Schematics Fixed: A pop up error when picking up the Schematics when playing an End Game scenario Fixed: Limping in a forward left direction with a raised weapon caused a loop ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T120109" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T120109 </a>)\nFixed: A pop up error when entering the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/EG_Spectator_Mode" target="_blank"> Virtual Spectator </a> Fixed: Respawn tickets were not depleting after a player's death in some cases Fixed: The " <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Respawn#Files" target="_blank"> onPlayerKilled.sqf </a> " and the " <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Event_Handlers#Killed" target="_blank"> Killed </a> " Event Handlers were not fired when players would bleed out in Revive Fixed: A pop up error in <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/MP_End_Game" target="_blank"> End Game </a> Fixed: The LBV Grenadier Harness (Gray) would have an incorrect model when placed on the ground from the inventory Fixed: The Rangemaster Cap would have an incorrect texture when placed on the ground from the inventory Fixed: BIS_fnc_keyHold would not exit properly if the passed condition returned false while Space was being pressed Fixed: Various incorrect sound sample paths Fixed: Models of players could get duplicated after a respawn in an <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/MP_End_Game" target="_blank"> End Game </a> scenario Fixed: The reloading sound for the 12.7 mm HMG was missing Fixed: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/CfgMoves_Config_Reference#soundEdge.." target="_blank"> soundEdge </a> parameter of the crawling animations had an incorrect value Fixed: Running diagonally in a crouch stance would have an inconsistent speed for different directions Fixed: The Details tab was shown automatically after the Respawn menu was opened in some cases Fixed: Scenarios would not start if a <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_Dedicated_Server" target="_blank"> Dedicated Server </a> administrator left during the scenario loading Fixed: Script error when switching window focus in the debriefing of Apex Protocol scenarios Fixed: Using the

missions

server command in the campaign lobby on a <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_Dedicated_Server" target="_blank"> Dedicated Server </a> would kick all players out of the server Fixed: Running in a crouched tactical pace diagonally would result in an inconsistent speed for different directions Fixed: The cost of launcher ammunition was incorrect Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/MP_End_Game" target="_blank"> End Game </a> download icons were placed incorrectly (high above the download points) Fixed: A Score Table screen would be missing if players ended the scenario in the Respawn Menu Fixed: The free camera controls in the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/EG_Spectator_Mode" target="_blank"> Virtual Spectator </a> were missing in the controls helper Fixed: Typos in the wheel PhysX config ( maxDroop)\nFixed: A script error in the respawn limit scripts Fixed: An occasional script error when respawning (trying to apply a loadout from an already deleted list of loadouts) Fixed: When a player would pick up the schematics in <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/MP_End_Game" target="_blank"> End Game </a> , there was a pop up error about a missing texture Fixed: An occasional script error in health post processes Fixed: When a <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Zeus" target="_blank"> Zeus </a> switched to His own character view He was not able to exit it Fixed: A character would lower its weapon if the player kneeled while turning Fixed: Forced crouch when a character stopped crawling while turning to the side ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T118723" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T118723 </a> / <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T117123" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T117123 </a>)\nFixed: Various Respawn Menu related script errors Fixed: Geometries inside the military offices Fixed: It was possible to hijack UI elements for malicious code execution in multiplayer Fixed: Open geometry in a shadow LOD Fixed: Incorrect text in the texture of the Bullet Trap Fixed: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_attachToRelative" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_attachToRelative </a> and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_weaponDirectionRelative" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_weaponDirectionRelative </a> functions were affected by waves Fixed: The Zamak truck would have trouble entering the airfield in Showcase Gunships Fixed: Setting a rank via the Rank module was not working Fixed: Helicopters would sometimes land inside the town instead of their dedicated LZs in Showcase Firing From Vehicles Fixed: Reconnecting to a server as <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Zeus" target="_blank"> Zeus </a> would no longer allow to remotely control a previously controlled unit Fixed: A problem with stamina postprocesses on new Intel drivers Fixed: The "MultistoryBuilding_01_F" was missing parts of its (fire) geometry ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T118367" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T118367 </a>)\nFixed: Seize scenarios would not end after time ran out Fixed: Exploitable collision geometry for several Large Altis House variants Fixed: Pillars in the Altis Airport Terminal were missing their collision geometry ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=27892" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=27892 </a>)\nFixed: Wooden Wall Pole had an incorrect fire geometry Fixed: Kart Time Trials didn't correctly trigger the death ending after injuries incompatible with life Fixed: There were too many footstep sounds when strafing slowly in crouched stance Fixed: The camera could get stuck when a directly controlled drone was destroyed Fixed: Tin Wall Pole had an incorrect fire geometry Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Zeus" target="_blank"> Zeus </a> task notification icons could get very small Fixed: There were too many crawl sounds being played at once Fixed: Players could run Rook over using a drone in Showcase Drones and the scenario wouldn't fail Fixed: Deleting user profiles would display an obsolete menu color Fixed: Script errors would appear after connecting to an <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/MP_End_Game" target="_blank"> End Game </a> session as the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/EG_Spectator_Mode" target="_blank"> Virtual Spectator </a> Fixed: Script error when using the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/EG_Spectator_Mode" target="_blank"> Virtual Spectator </a> Fixed: Rewards for capturing sectors in the Seize Edoris scenario did not work in some cases Fixed: The Zone Restriction module would not work with preset area triggers from <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Eden_Editor" target="_blank"> Eden Editor </a> Fixed: Error message in <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/MP_End_Game" target="_blank"> End Game </a> scenarios Fixed: Incorrect animation when swimming on the water surface Fixed: A "Wet" sound layer for footsteps was missing for the asphalt surface Fixed: Standing on the roof of Church_02 could cause objects to disappear ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T119597" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T119597 </a>)\nFixed: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_arrayShuffle" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_arrayShuffle </a> function could affect the source array Fixed: The strategic map was too dark (campaign) Fixed: A missing sound for incoming missiles in an aircraft Fixed: Various environment prop art glitches Fixed: Setting scripted waypoint types in <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Zeus" target="_blank"> Zeus </a> was not working correctly ( <a href="https://forums.bistudio.com/topic/189798-zeus-land-way-points-do-not-work/" target="_blank"> https://forums.bistudio.com/topic/189798-zeus-land-way-points-do-not-work/ </a>)\nFixed: CSAT Pacific Team Leaders were missing an UGL for their rifle Fixed: CSAT Team Leaders, Squad Leaders, Recon Team Leaders and Spotters had incorrect camouflage variants of the ARCO optics Fixed: The Autocannon task in the Helicopters Virtual Training could be completed without player input Fixed: Names of the Support scenarios would be displayed incorrectly in the multiplayer lobby (mission folder names instead of localized names) Fixed: Awarded support could target groups and vehicles in the player base or its vicinity in Support scenarios Fixed: JIPing players could trigger task reassignment on other players Fixed: CSAT Viper's Special Purpose Suit could block the view of NGVs Fixed: There would be no sound when a vehicle collided with water Fixed: Information about used DLC content was missing in the Debfriefing screen after a scenario failed

Fixed: Only the squad leader could disembark from the Hummingbird when playing Showcase Firing from Vehicles in multiplayer <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Eden_Editor" target="_blank"> Eden Editor </a> Added: A minimal distance parameter for the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Garbage_Collector" target="_blank"> Garbage Collector </a> settings (defines a minimal distance wrecks or bodies need to be from the nearest playable entity for a <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Garbage_Collector" target="_blank"> Garbage Collector </a> to delete them) Added: Icons for toggling layer transformation and visibility (placed below the entity list) Added: Icons for task modules Added: "Apply to" attribute in several modules now also lists all editor layers. This way, it's possible to apply module function on all objects within the layer. Added: A new menu to preview available GUI grids. Access it by executing following code in Eden Editor's debug console: 0 = (findDisplay 313) createDisplay "RscTestGrids"; ( <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/GUI_Coordinates" target="_blank"> https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/GUI_Coordinates </a>)\nTweaked: The modules list is now collapsed by default instead of showing the Misc category (to provide a clearer overview of all categories) Tweaked: In the save / load display, the search field was moved to the top right corner (in the top left corner it looked too much like a scenario name input field) Tweaked: Multi-line text input fields for attributes are now wider Tweaked: The default module icon is now more consistent with the "Modules" section icon Tweaked: Modules in the "Intel" category are now using new attributes Tweaked: The "Init" text field in the system attributes now only has 3 lines instead of 5. It's not used as often, so the change saves some space. Tweaked: All modules in the "Object Modifiers" category are now using the new <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Eden_Editor" target="_blank"> Eden Editor </a> attribute system Tweaked: "Create Task" module icon Tweaked: Range settings for camera movement in the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Eden_Editor" target="_blank"> Eden Editor </a> were adjusted. Users can now lower them down to 10% or up to 300%. Fixed: An error would pop up when trying to open the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/EG_Spectator_Mode" target="_blank"> Virtual Spectator </a> from the Pause Menu while playing from the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Eden_Editor" target="_blank"> Eden Editor </a> without a playable unit Fixed: Clicking on the "Collapse All" button while the list was filtered by a search phrase often resulted in an empty list after the phrase was removed

Fixed: In the attributes of markers, Position was above Size. This was inconsistent with other entities, where Position is always first. The order has been switched.

Fixed: Script error when trying to open the Virtual Spectator from the Pause Menu while previewing from the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Eden_Editor" target="_blank"> Eden Editor </a> without a playable unit

Fixed: Checkboxes didn't recognize string input values

Fixed: The "Advanced Flight Model" attribute was missing from the editor's General attributes

Prologue (potential spoilers)

Fixed: The intro video would sometimes not be cleared from the screen and instead remain there for the rest of the Reality Check scenario Fixed: Players could shoot friendlies without being punished while the screen was fading to black at the start of the final cutscene of the Damage Control scenario

Apex Protocol (potential spoilers)

Fixed: The extraction truck wouldn't leave when some players got stuck in the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Respawn:_New_Respawn_Screen" target="_blank"> Respawn Menu </a> in the Heart of Darkness scenario Fixed: Error message after Joining In Progress to the Extraction scenario Fixed: The respawn position at Viper's black site was added too early in the Apex Protocol scenario Fixed: The campaign lobby was storing the settings as raw text instead of localized string IDs Fixed: Pressing the Escape key in the campaign lobby would close the lobby display but the player would stay in the map / briefing screen Fixed: The Keystone and End Game scenarios wouldn't end if a player disconnected while the final video was playing in some cases Fixed: In the Apex Protocol campaign, revive and respawn settings would reset when an admin disconnects Fixed: Some conversation lines in the Firestarter scenario used unbalanced volumes Fixed: Mission briefing would not be skipped if the scenario was started by a countdown in the Scripted Lobby of the Apex Protocol campaign Fixed: There would be script errors present in the Apex Protocol Scripted Lobby when using an older user profile and changing the difficulty settings Fixed: The extraction boat in the Extraction scenario would refuse to move in some cases (hotfix) Fixed: Depending on the players' actions, Miller would sometimes say the wrong thing in regards to the first drone, or not say anything at all in the Apex Protocol scenario Fixed: Being dead at the end of the End Game scenario would result in a flickering cursor in the final video and credits Fixed: Players could respawn despite the option being disabled in the Apex Protocol campaign lobby

The East Wind (potential spoilers)

Tweaked: The Moral Fiber scenario is now using the overhauled AI convoy behavior Tweaked: The Game Over scenario loading time is now improved ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T76352" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T76352 </a>)\nTweaked: Tasks in the Supply Network scenario now include also direct links to the Field Manual Fixed: Camp Rogain would sometimes not respond to Adams trying to reach them after the AAF attack in the Drawdown 2035 scenario Fixed: The Strider at the first checkpoint wouldn't move off the road in the Common Enemy scenario Fixed: Players wouldn't be spotted by the checkpoint guards despite approaching them while offroad in the Common Enemy scenario Fixed: Players could enter enemy-occupied vehicles in the Situation Normal scenario in some cases

ENGINE:

Added: Support of <a href="https://forums.bistudio.com/topic/143930-general-discussion-dev-branch/page-1061#entry3108981" target="_blank"> ADS HQ </a>

textures Added: New IDC values for pilot cameras (IDC_IGUI_WEAPON_CAM_TRACK_AREA, IDC_IGUI_WEAPON_CAM_TRACK_TARGET) Added: A new " <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Event_Handlers#FiredMan" target="_blank"> FiredMan </a> " Event Handler Added: A new "PlayerViewChanged" Event Handler Added: A new

restartserver <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_Dedicated_Server" target="_blank"> Dedicated Server </a>

command Added: A new aimTransitionSpeed config parameter for switching between normal mode and iron sights / optics Added: New HTML templates for displaying player information in the Diary in multiplayer Each state (in Unit, in Squad, none) has its own template showing what information will be displayed Templates can be adjusted in the diary config ( CfgDiary)\nAdded: A new <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/toFixed" target="_blank"> toFixed </a> script command Added: New GUI IDCs for unitInfoType: IDC_IGUI_TOTAL_AMMO_COUNT 26006, IDC_IGUI_TOTAL_MAX_AMMO_COUNT 26106 and IDC_IGUI_MAX_AMMO_COUNT 26206 Added: A new " <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setUnitLoadout" target="_blank"> getUnitLoadout </a> config" script command variant Added: A new " <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Event_Handlers#Fired" target="_blank"> Fired </a> " Even Handler for muzzle config (example: CfgWeapons/Default/EventHandlers/init = "hint str _this") Added: It is now possible to set a custom speed for the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/animate" target="_blank"> animate </a> and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/animateSource" target="_blank"> animateSource </a> script commands Added: A new explosionShielding object shape property Added: A new <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/entities" target="_blank"> entities </a> script command (with native filtering support) Added: Support for an optional parameter (include crew or not) for the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/entities" target="_blank"> entities </a> script command Added: It is now possible to mute players through the Diary interface Added: It is now possible to mute players through the Diary interface accessed via pressing the "J" key twice Added: A new <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/inAreaArray" target="_blank"> inAreaArray </a> set of script commands Added: A hideText ability was added to the CEdit control (can be used as a password input) Added: Support for a sliderStep config value for sliders Added: A server config option to force a server to autostart a scenario in the cycle and wait for players in the role selection screen ( autoSelectMission)\nAdded: Support for showing which player in MP is the admin / host of a MP session Added: A new P3D parameter that will disable a model for cover search by the AI ( "aicovers=0")\nAdded: New <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/selectMin" target="_blank"> selectMin </a> and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/selectMax" target="_blank"> selectMax </a> script commands (returning minimal and maximal values of an array) Added: Voting, Role Selection, Briefing and Debriefing timeouts can be set in <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/server.cfg" target="_blank"> server.cfg </a> There are four new parameters to set up timeouts in server.cfg. They can be array values with two numbers for setting different timeouts when players are ready or not. They can also have a single numeric value, both ready and notReady parameters are then set to the given value. Examples: votingTimeOut = 5; //5 seconds for ready and notReady votingTimeOut[] = {5, 10}; //5 seconds for ready, 10 for notReady New parameters: votingTimeOut roleTimeOut briefingTimeOut debriefingTimeOut Tweaked: The nearestOjects and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/nearestTerrainObjects" target="_blank"> nearestTerrainObjects </a> commands now allow a 2D distance check Tweaked: Freelook is now always enabled when the Task Overview is shown and the player is in a vehicle Tweaked: The nearestObjects , nearestTarrainObjects commands will now sort in 3D for a 3D search Tweaked: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/switchCamera" target="_blank"> switchCamera </a> script command now works also without specifying the camera type Tweaked: AI convoy driving on roads was improved (related to offset) Tweaked: Collision avoidance for AI driving vehicles was improved Tweaked: Empty namespace variable names are no longer allowed Tweaked: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Event_Handlers#InventoryOpened" target="_blank"> InventoryOpened </a> Event Handler now provides more Intel on what containers were opened ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=23192" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=23192 </a>)\nTweaked: The TBB4 memory allocator was updated to version Intel TBB 2017 Update 2 (tbb2017_20161004oss) Tweaked: Vehicle turrets controlled by AI would watch North too intensively ( <a href="https://forums.bistudio.com/topic/191515-ai-driving-feedback-topic/page-3#entry3042271" target="_blank"> https://forums.bistudio.com/topic/191515-ai-driving-feedback-topic/page-3#entry3042271 </a>)\nTweaked: The hideSelection command now works for more selections on Simple Objects Tweaked: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/enableAI" target="_blank"> enableAI </a> and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/disableAI" target="_blank"> disableAI </a> commands now support a new "ALL" parameter Tweaked: Using <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setSpeedMode" target="_blank"> setSpeedMode </a> "FULL" now works also on unarmed AIs Tweaked: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/diag_codePerformance" target="_blank"> diag_codePerformance </a> command can now be executed in the MP environment when a debug console is available Tweaked: Sound simulation for disabled objects was optimized Tweaked: The "unitInfoType" and "unitInfoTypeRTD" parameters can be defined in the configs of turrets Tweaked: The "aimTransitionSpeed" parameter can now be configured for each weapon (and multiplied by the global one) Tweaked: AI underwater detection Tweaked: Vehicle-in-Vehicle Transport vehicles now have their side set when loaded with another vehicle Tweaked: It is now possible to load a vehicle into an enemy vehicle by script or editor Tweaked: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/createSimpleObject" target="_blank"> createSimpleObject </a> command now supports object types and plain shapes Tweaked: The setUnitLoadoutFromConfig command was renamed to <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setUnitLoadout" target="_blank"> setUnitLoadout </a> (overloaded)
Tweaked: The NVGMarkers now work with the "blinking = true" , flareMaxDistance and flareSize parameters Tweaked: AI detection of submerged objects was improved Tweaked: The functionality of Use Actions was separated Tweaked: Non-active channel markers are again visible and slightly transparent Tweaked: A part of the animation system is now cached to improve the performance of session loading Tweaked: The in-game server browser is now always sorted Tweaked: AI formation leaders of tracked vehicles are now slowing down to wait for their squad mates more frequently Tweaked: Collisions of stairs were tweaked Tweaked: AI driver precision of following the leader vehicle Tweaked: AI drivers - commanded speeds "slow" and "normal" to be slower Fixed: An incorrect ComboBox picture color could be used Fixed: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/playerSide" target="_blank"> playerSide </a> command was not updated in the Server Lobby Fixed: Loading a save file (e.g. after getting killed) would always turn the GPS off (it will now be on if the game was saved when it was on) Fixed: AI characters with their simulation disabled would still keep their collision geometries Fixed: An assert after loading a save game with a bag lying on the ground Fixed: It was possible to load vehicles into the vehicles of opposing factions Fixed: Helicopter gunners would ignore the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/disableAI" target="_blank"> disableAI </a> "AUTOTARGET" command Fixed: Static weapons would sink into the ground in multiplayer environment ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T117186" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T117186 </a>)\nFixed: Boats would get stuck on shores too easily Fixed: Using the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setUnitPos" target="_blank"> setUnitPos </a> command on "CARELESS" soldiers would not behave correctly Fixed: The Linux build did not correctly convert relative paths to full paths ( <a href="https://forums.bistudio.com/topic/188939-linux-dedicated-server-map-roads-shapefile-not-found" target="_blank"> https://forums.bistudio.com/topic/188939-linux-dedicated-server-map-roads-shapefile-not-found </a>)\nFixed: Boats would get stuck on the shores too easily Fixed: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Event_Handlers#TaskSetAsCurrent" target="_blank"> TaskSetAsCurrent </a> Event Handler would not be called every time the current task was changed Fixed: Pasting a text into the Search field would delete factions from the Create field in <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Zeus" target="_blank"> Zeus </a> Fixed: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/selectPlayer" target="_blank"> selectPlayer </a> command would remove switchable units (reducing the Team Switch options) Fixed: Lights of a transported vehicle were visible through the transporting vehicle Fixed: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setAperture" target="_blank"> setAperture </a> command would not reset after a scenario ended ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T116832" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T116832 </a>)\nFixed: Server crash in <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Zeus" target="_blank"> Zeus </a> Fixed: Crash connected to the pilotCamera config Fixed: A "Selection missing in CfgModels" message would appear in the RPT file when using Simple Objects Fixed: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/loadBackpack" target="_blank"> loadBackpack </a> command would return incorrect values for loaded magazines ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T120470" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T120470 </a>)\nFixed: Items added via the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setUnitLoadout" target="_blank"> setUnitLoadout </a> and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/addHeadgear" target="_blank"> addHeadgear </a> commands could become unavailable for a pick up on a Dedicated Server Fixed: Crash when using the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/keyImage" target="_blank"> keyImage </a> script command with a negative value ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T120449" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T120449 </a>)\nFixed: Dropped equipment could become unobtainable in some cases Fixed: Lip-sync was not activated and radio effects were applied for direct speech ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T120414" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T120414 </a>)\nFixed: Potential server crashes (Profiling Branch) Fixed: Damaged hit points of vehicles now can be repaired just as any global damage Fixed: The rotation of cursor and camera was not synchronized in the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/EG_Spectator_Mode" target="_blank"> Virtual Spectator </a> Fixed: The map interface would not properly close and the game could become unresponsive ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T116824" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T116824 </a>)\nFixed: Some copyright text in the Field Manual was mentioned twice Fixed: Scenario markers were not visible when the Line Drawing was disabled ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T120359" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T120359 </a>)\nFixed: GetIn / GetOut orders on cars and tanks were not working correctly Fixed: The garbage collector would be called incorrectly in some cases Fixed: Weapon animations were not displayed correctly in the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/EG_Spectator_Mode" target="_blank"> Virtual Spectator </a> Fixed: Handling of the first <a href="http://store.steampowered.com/" target="_blank"> Steam </a> subscription list was not correct Fixed: The display title was changing to an incorrect title after returning from a Challenge Fixed: Players in the multiplayer lobby would be listed as hosts / admins Fixed: Admins would get stuck on the loading screen if the scenario started without selecting a role first Fixed: The "Play" button in the Campaigns and Challenges menus would display changes inconsistently Fixed: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/inAreaArray" target="_blank"> inAreaArray </a> ARRAY was using radians instead of degrees Fixed: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/inAreaArray" target="_blank"> inAreaArray </a> LOCATION was ignoring unknown types in the objects / position array Fixed: The mouse cursor would not move along with freelook in the Task Overview interface while in a vehicle Fixed: Commanders would need to unmark a target before marking another one Fixed: Empty variable names "" in for loops would cause the game to freeze ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T120748" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T120748 </a>)\nFixed: The game could get stuck when downloading a scenario while the server changed a scenario to another one Fixed: Some of the weapon animations were not visible for the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/EG_Spectator_Mode" target="_blank"> Virtual Spectator </a> Fixed: Tracked amphibious vehicles were not able to move in water Fixed: AI would continue firing even after their target was eliminated in some cases ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T71576" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T71576 </a>)\nFixed: An opened Diary screen would prevent a scenario from ending in some cases Fixed: Crash when the Script field of the Scripted waypoints references a non-existent file Fixed: The featureSize config value was not behaving correctly Fixed: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Event_Handlers#GetOutMan" target="_blank"> GetOutMan </a> Event Handler did not return commanders when it was supposed to Fixed: Using the "Destroy" waypoint type could cause AI units to flee instead of engaging targets Fixed: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Event_Handlers#GetOutMan" target="_blank"> GetOutMan </a> Event Handler would return commanders too often Fixed: Dialogues played over the radio could get stuck and time out if the player got too close to the speaker Fixed: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Event_Handlers#GetIn" target="_blank"> GetIn </a> Event Handler did not always return commanders for turret positions Fixed: Task Status was not properly shown in the Diary interface Fixed: AI drivers in groups would have trouble crossing bridges on Tanoa Fixed: Tasks were not visible in the Diary after loading the game from a save

The East Wind (Potential spoilers)

Fixed: AI following vehicles could navigate incorrectly in the Supply Network scenario

Eden Editor

Added: Support for coloring Simple Objects in <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Eden_Editor" target="_blank"> Eden Editor </a> by a different color Added: A new <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Eden_Editor:_Scenario_Attributes" target="_blank"> OverviewTextLocked </a> scenario attribute Added: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getMissionLayerEntities" target="_blank"> getMissionLayerEntities </a> command now works with layer IDs as well Tweaked: Changing a global attribute now marks the scenario as having unsaved changes Tweaked: Transform > Move to formation is now properly rotating all selected entities according to their group leader Fixed: Objects with reversed models would be placed with an incorrect orientation in-game Fixed: Moving soldiers to a non-default formation would not work correctly Fixed: Units placed on top of objects could flicker in <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Eden_Editor" target="_blank"> Eden Editor </a> Fixed: Placing groups onto objects would be imprecise in some cases Fixed: Transforming a squad into the Wedge formation would not work correctly Fixed: Using the "Undo" operation multiple times could auto-delete the next placed entity Fixed: Placing an occupied vehicle into another occupied vehicle of an opposing faction would cause an explosion on scenario preview Fixed: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getMissionLayerEntities" target="_blank"> getMissionLayerEntities </a> command would not work after a second preview Fixed: Importing a scenario from the 2D editor with no player units could behave incorrectly ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T117667" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T117667 </a>)\nFixed: The Trigger Area Widget could be moved around the scene when dragged to negative values Fixed: The Trigger Area Widget would get deformed when dragged to negative values and rotated Fixed: FPS drops when a large number of empty tracked vehicles with disabled simulation is present in a scenario Fixed: Proxies were not hidden correctly for Simple Objects Fixed: Waypoints assigned to drones would flash in the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Eden_Editor:_Entity_List" target="_blank"> Entity List </a> and not be correctly categorized Fixed: Groups distant from the camera could get visually ungrouped in the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Eden_Editor:_Entity_List" target="_blank"> Entity list </a> Fixed: Placing a character could cause performance drops (addressed by pre-loading the animation system) Fixed: The "Delete" operation in the History tab was missing a string and displayed just "%s" Fixed: Performing an "Undo" operation after a character (e.g. soldier or a crew member) was deleted would not restore its model Fixed: Modifying the Area Widget would not fire the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Event_Handlers:_Eden_Editor#AttributesChanged3DEN" target="_blank"> AttributesChanged3DEN </a> Event Handler Fixed: An incorrect scenario was opened after merging two scenarios Fixed: The selected player is not copied correctly when pasting to a new empty scenario Fixed: Transforming and then moving to formation did not align a group correctly if it was rotated before Fixed: Group lines would remain active after deleting a character Fixed: Entities were not displayed in layers after returning from a Preview if the visibility / transformation toggle was used Fixed: Pressing Alt + LMB while aiming at an entity would place waypoints Fixed: The "Script" attribute was not available for SCRIPTED waypoint types Fixed: The "Script" attribute could not be applied to SCRIPTED waypoints after reloading a scenario Fixed: The "Advanced Flight Model" attribute was missing from the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Eden_Editor" target="_blank"> Eden Editor </a> attributes (fix is now in the engine, the data part was reverted) Fixed: Entity attribute changes would not be saved if the variable name was left empty Fixed: Importing a scenario from the 2D editor with no unit set as player would result in an empty scenario ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T117667" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T117667 </a>)\nFixed: AI vehicle gunners would refuse to engage enemies in multiplayer in some cases

LAUNCHER:

Added: Check for a presence of 64-bit only game extensions (the 32-bit game can't use 64-bit game extensions - future prep) Added: Check that selected the memory allocator is 32-bit (the 32-bit game can't use 64-bit allocators - future prep) Tweaked: Handling of items after the Steam data cache is lost was improved Fixed: Potential crash when switching back to the News page in the Launcher ( <a href="https://forums.bistudio.com/topic/180024-official-arma-3-launcher-dev-branch/page-7#entry3089057" target="_blank"> https://forums.bistudio.com/topic/180024-official-arma-3-launcher-dev-branch/page-7#entry3089057 </a>)\nFixed: When Launcher was started with parameters -noLauncher and -useBe , the rest of the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Startup_Parameters" target="_blank"> startup parameters </a> were not passed to the game Fixed: Launcher was unable to kill the game process in some cases (e.g. because it was blocked by the Operating System) Fixed: Special characters in tooltips were displayed incorrectly Fixed: Parameters with a combo box that allowed custom value to be entered by the user (like Memory allocator or

World)\n

SERVER:

Updated: Stand-alone Windows Dedicated Server (1.66) Updated: Stand-alone Linux Dedicated Server (1.66) Known issue: Steam client modifies the steam_appid.txt file incorrectly. In case of issues, verify its content is:

107410

Known issue: Sometimes the add-ons are loaded from the wrong installation (e.g. main game) Try adding -mod=curator;kart;heli;mark;expansion;dlcbundleto your arma3server.exe shortcut

SPOTREP-00063

FROM: High Command
TO: Arma 3 Users
UNIT: Main Branch
ACTIVITY: Hotfix 1.66 (selectPlayer Command, Missile Warning)
SIZE: ~93.4 MB / ~44.9 MB (depends on Apex ownership)

NOTES

Consider using the Steam client option to verify the integrity of the local game cache to avoid corrupted data after downloading this update.
Consider defragmenting your HDD after downloading large updates.
Updating a deeply moddable game and its platform is not without risks. We use various methods to communicate upcoming changes to our awesome modding community, such as via the <a href="https://dev.arma3.com/" target="_blank"> Dev Hub </a>
. We also co-operate directly on troubleshooting, and we offer an opportunity to test updates via our <a href="https://dev.arma3.com/rc-branch" target="_blank"> Release Candidate tests </a>
. Modders, server administrators and other members of the community do their best to prepare for updates and to address issues post-release as quickly as possible. Please be mindful of some interruptions (especially in the first hours / days after a release) while we all work to improve the game together.
A
Legacy Build
Steam branch is available for advanced users. It contains the previous significant main branch version (1.64). It can be used to compare specific changes between major releases. The access code for this branch is:
Arma3Legacy164
This update does not apply to <a href="http://dev.arma3.com/ports" target="_blank"> the experimental Linux and Mac port betas </a>
at time of writing. We hope to be updating those as soon as possible.
You can find the servers in the Steam library (switch the filter to "Tools") - "Arma 3 Server" (based on your OS, it will download the Windows or Linux version).
- Administrators can also use the command-line <a href="https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/SteamCMD" target="_blank"> SteamCMD </a>
- utility. The app ID is to be 233780.
- NVIDIA GameWorks™ Technology provided under license from NVIDIA Corporation. Copyright © 2002-2016 NVIDIA Corporation. All rights reserved. NVIDIA® and PhysX® are trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation and are used under license.
In case of problems, please check the <a href="http://support.bistudio.com/arma-3" target="_blank"> Bohemia Interactive support F.A.Q. </a>
, <a href="http://arma3.com/faq" target="_blank"> Arma 3 F.A.Q. </a>
, <a href="http://www.battleye.com/support/faq/" target="_blank"> BattlEye F.A.Q. </a>
, or <a href="https://arma3.com/launcher/troubleshooting" target="_blank"> Launcher troubleshooting guide </a>
.
You can help us to further improve the game by posting your feedback on the <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/" target="_blank"> Feedback Tracker </a>
.

CHANGELOG

DATA:

Tweaked: The dome parts in \A3\Structures_F\Research\ are back for backwards compatibility (not used by the main dome models)

ENGINE:

Fixed: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/selectPlayer" target="_blank"> selectPlayer </a>
script command did not work properly in some cases ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T121736" target="_blank" title="Follow link"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T121736 </a>)\n* Fixed: Incoming missile warnings were not audible in some cases ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T121793" target="_blank" title="Follow link"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T121793 </a>)\n* Fixed: A rare crash when switching from the Main Menu to a campaign selection and back
Fixed: Fired missiles would rotate incorrectly in the multiplayer environment

SERVER:

Updated: Stand-alone Windows Dedicated Server (1.66)
Updated: Stand-alone Linux Dedicated Server (1.66)
- Known issue: Steam client modifies the
- steam_appid.txt
- file incorrectly. In case of issues, verify its content is:
107410
- Known issue: Sometimes the add-ons are loaded from the wrong installation (e.g. main game)
- Try adding

-mod=curator;kart;heli;mark;expansion;dlcbundle** to your

- arma3server.exe
- shortcut

SPOTREP-00064

FROM: High Command
TO: Arma 3 Users
UNIT: Main Branch
ACTIVITY: Game Update 1.68 (64-bit Executables, Ambient Occlusion Overhaul, Maintenance)
SIZE: ~10.4 GB / ~1.3 GB (depends on Apex ownership)

NOTES

Consider using the Steam client option to verify the integrity of the local game cache to avoid corrupted data after downloading this update.
Consider defragmenting your HDD after downloading large updates.
Updating a deeply moddable game and its platform is not without risks. We use various methods to communicate upcoming changes to our awesome modding community, such as via the <a href="https://dev.arma3.com/" target="_blank"> Dev Hub </a>
. We also co-operate directly on troubleshooting, and we offer an opportunity to test updates via our <a href="https://dev.arma3.com/rc-branch" target="_blank"> Release Candidate tests </a>
. Modders, server administrators and other members of the community do their best to prepare for updates and to address issues post-release as quickly as possible. Please be mindful of some interruptions (especially in the first hours / days after a release) while we all work to improve the game together.
A
Legacy Build
Steam branch is available for advanced users. It contains the previous significant main branch version (1.66). It can be used to compare specific changes between major releases. The access code for this branch is:
Arma3Legacy166
This update does not apply to <a href="http://dev.arma3.com/ports" target="_blank"> the experimental Linux and Mac port betas </a>
at time of writing. We hope to be updating those as soon as possible.
You can find the servers in the Steam library (switch the filter to "Tools") - "Arma 3 Server" (based on your OS, it will download the Windows or Linux version).
- Administrators can also use the command-line <a href="https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/SteamCMD" target="_blank"> SteamCMD </a>
- utility. The app ID is to be 233780.
- NVIDIA GameWorks™ Technology provided under license from NVIDIA Corporation. Copyright © 2002-2017 NVIDIA Corporation. All rights reserved. NVIDIA® and PhysX® are trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation and are used under license.
In case of problems, please check the <a href="http://support.bistudio.com/arma-3" target="_blank"> Bohemia Interactive support F.A.Q. </a>
, <a href="http://arma3.com/faq" target="_blank"> Arma 3 F.A.Q. </a>
, <a href="http://www.battleye.com/support/faq/" target="_blank"> BattlEye F.A.Q. </a>
, or <a href="https://arma3.com/launcher/troubleshooting" target="_blank"> Launcher troubleshooting guide </a>
.
You can help us to further improve the game by posting your feedback on the <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/" target="_blank"> Feedback Tracker </a>
.

CHANGELOG

DATA:

Added: New Ambient Occlusion settings in Video Options
Added: Sounds for vehicles colliding with water (cars driving through water and planes falling into water)
Added: Sound for Turn In / Out actions for armored vehicles
Added: Titles of Advanced Hints are now structured text and can be multi-line
Added: The scene behind the Debriefing screen is now blurred
Added: A new Fuel hit point for tracked armored vehicles (so they can lose fuel)
Added A new Hull hit point for wheeled vehicles (so they can be destroyed on a single critical hit)
Added: When multiple <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Main_Menu" target="_blank"> Main Menu </a>
spotlight options are available, they are cycled automatically. Users can browse them manually using arrows.
Added: Showcase NATO now has an updated voice-over (with a speakerphone effect)
Added: After calling an artillery support, a marker with ETA is shown in the map for the caller
Added: Ability to set a default number of rounds for artillery. Copy this code to the init field of the artillery vehicle:
- this <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setVariable" target="_blank"> setVariable </a>
- ["BIS_SUPP_useDefaultBurst",3];
- //3 is the number of rounds
- Also, if you don't want to think about a specific number of rounds, use the default value (usually 3 rounds):

this <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setVariable" target="_blank"> setVariable </a> ["BIS_SUPP_useDefaultBurst",true]; //True to enable an automatic default burst

Added: Multi-line version UI classes
RscTextMulti
and
RscEditMulti
for use with scripted controls
Added: IR grenades now have a proper sound for impact with the ground
Added: Field Manual preview models for explosives
Added: Sounds when getting in and out of helicopters (incl. 3D processing type)
Added: Rain sounds on car surfaces while inside of the vehicle
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Sensors#typeRecognitionDistance" target="_blank"> TypeRecognitionDistance </a>
to the sensor templates
Tweaked: Performance of high-caliber ammunition:
- Armor Piercing shells are now more likely to deflect from hard surfaces
- High Explosive shells detonate on contact
- HEAT shells now have average deflection behavior
Added: Pressing the Esc key in <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Splendid_Camera" target="_blank"> Splendid Camera </a>
now opens the Pause Menu. To exit the camera, click on the "CLOSE" button there.
Added: New samples for cabine opening and closing animations on the Caesar BTT airplanes
Added: Configured additional existing liveries for the CH-49
Added: 2 scripted variants of weapon holders:
GroundWeaponHolder_Scripted
and
WeaponHolderSimulated_Scripted
( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T79535" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T79535 </a>)\n* Added: Locked door keypads on Tanoa are now indicated by a red light where appropriate
Added: Locked door keypads on Altis and Stratis are now indicated by a red light where appropriate
Added: Reverse camera display for the SUV
Added: Flag proxies for various vehicles
Added: A new
RscTreeSearch
class for scripted creation of the
RscTree
with search capability
Added: An option to prevent spawning on dead characters in the
BIS_fnc_moveToSpawnPos
function
Tweaked: Ambient Occlusion and light maps of structures were overhauled
Tweaked: Some Apex data has been decrypted (Weapons, Props, Vehicles, Missions, Dubbing, Sounds, and Music)
Tweaked: Helpers (arrows, pointers) in the faction Showcases are not visible anymore
Tweaked: Collision geometries on various Tanoa structures
Tweaked: Decreased the range and volume of underwater mine explosions
Tweaked: The compositions in Showcase NATO and Showcase CSAT were updated (added objects, added an ambient Wipeout and many objects were converted to Simple Objects)
Tweaked: Accessing the Supports menu (0-8) now makes the menu active, which also displays a special cursor
Tweaked: Swimming sound assets were updated
Tweaked: Parachute sounds now use the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Sound:_SoundSet" target="_blank"> SoundSet </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Sound:_SoundShader" target="_blank"> SoundShader </a>
implementation
Tweaked: Footstep sound volumes are now more balanced
Tweaked: The black and white Orcas were changed to the ones with regular liveries in Support Katalaki
Tweaked: Color presets in the Game Options menu are now sorted alphabetically
Tweaked: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/showScoretable" target="_blank"> showScoretable </a>
command resets when a new Debriefing screen is created
Tweaked: Helicopters should now produce sounds when falling into water
Tweaked: The gear retraction sounds of the AH-99 Blackfoot were improved
Tweaked: Smaller buildings are now overall less durable than the large ones, especially against high caliber shells
Tweaked: Particular building hit points are now easier to destroy
Tweaked: All buildings now receive 25% more explosive damage
Tweaked: The volume for landing sounds of the AH-99 Blackfoot was increased
Tweaked: Appearance of the Field Manual - a tree structure is now used for topic and hint selection, and it's possible to search in it
Tweaked: Advanced hints are now formatted using the unified function
BIS_fnc_advHintFormat
Tweaked: Main Menu spotlights are now configured in CfgMainMenuSpotlight instead of RscDisplayMain >> Spotlight. The old path will still be accepted, but is considered obsolete.
Tweaked: Steering, internal engine, and thread sounds were updated for the FV-720 Mora, ZSU-39 Tigris, and BTR-K Kamysh
Tweaked: The collision sound settings of the T-100 Varsuk were improved
Tweaked: Config data for Simple Objects was regenerated, updated and rounded
Tweaked: When calling an artillery support, an option to pick the number of rounds is no longer offered when only the last round is left
Tweaked: Increased the volume of crash sounds for the Kajman gunship
Tweaked: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_configPath" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_configPath </a>
function now has an optional strict mode
Tweaked: The audio configuration for quad bikes was improved
Tweaked: Get-in memory points on the Tempest Medical truck were adjusted
Tweaked: The list of planes after placing the CAS module by Zeus is now sorted alphabetically
Tweaked: Laser and NV Targets (strobes) are now detectable beyond view distance
Tweaked: The close shot sounds of the MX rifles were equalized
Tweaked: Compass, map, watch & radio inventory items now use more visually appealing models when placed on the ground
Tweaked: Functions <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_enemyDetected," target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_enemyDetected </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_enemyTargets" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_enemyTargets </a>
were refactored for better performance
Tweaked: Decorative ammo boxes in Showcase NATO are now invincible
Tweaked: Server parameter "Time acceleration" is now localized
Tweaked: Static Taru pods are now showing damage textures correctly
Tweaked: Exiting of Showcases CSAT, NATO and AAF was adjusted
Tweaked: Hid antennas on various vehicles while they are being transported inside other vehicles
Tweaked: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_selectRandomWeighted" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_selectRandomWeighted </a>
function now supports a single array of items and weights ([item, weight, item, weight...])
Tweaked: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_setHitPointDamage" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_setHitPointDamage </a>
function now sets
HitPoint
damage with dependencies
Tweaked: Commands (move, get in, target) no longer fade out on Regular difficulty
Tweaked: VR entities do not bleed anymore
Tweaked: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_moveToRespawnPosition" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_moveToRespawnPosition </a>
function was improved (even in scheduled environments)
Tweaked: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_playVideo" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_playVideo </a>
function was improved
Tweaked: The config definition of 'AirDestructionEffects' was simplified. There is now 1 less smoke and fire effect. The remaining smoke and fire was sped up, which results in overall better visual quality.
Tweaked: Functions called on helicopters and airplanes on their destruction were optimized for better performance and reliability
Tweaked: Hit point positions in wheeled and tracked APCs and the position of hit points on the Kuma tank tracks were adjusted
Tweaked: Durability of armored vehicles to remove some damage inconsistencies introduced along with the addition of fuel hit points
Tweaked: Some of the missing UI_F sounds were added to CfgSounds
Tweaked: Added built-in GPS and radio into all tanks, APCs, MRAPs and boats (except rubber boats)
Tweaked: Turning main turrets of armored vehicles no longer starts their engines
Tweaked: Surface sounds of the HEMMT trucks were improved
Tweaked: The
FuelStation_01_Pump
can now be destroyed more easily
Tweaked: The door angle of
Warehouse_03
was improved to prevent incorrect collisions with characters
Tweaked: Nikos (Formal) now has a weapon visible in first person view
Tweaked: Various improvements to the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_unpackStaticWeapon," target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_unpackStaticWeapon </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_packStaticWeapon" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_packStaticWeapon </a>
functions
Tweaked: Collision sounds for Hunter, Ifrit, Quad bike & Offroad were increased (range)
Tweaked: Randomized the sounds of collisions into trees
Tweaked: The RPG-7 now has zeroing and a correct projectile drop ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T120528" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T120528 </a>)\n* Tweaked: Sound configuration of the HEMTT trucks was improved
Tweaked: Boats, armored vehicles and drones now have different sound effects for rain in first-person view
Tweaked: The Taru Cargo pod now has an inventory for consistency
Tweaked: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_inTrigger," target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_inTrigger </a>
, <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_findSafePos," target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_findSafePos </a>
, <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_moveIn," target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_moveIn </a>
, <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_nearestPosition" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_nearestPosition </a>
, <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_textureMarker" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_textureMarker </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_textureVehicleIcon" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_textureVehicleIcon </a>
functions were optimized
Tweaked: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_position" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_position </a>
function now returns the correct AGL position of an object
Tweaked: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_inTrigger" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_inTrigger </a>
function now returns the distance to the 3D border when requested and its trigger height is used
Tweaked: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_taskState" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_taskState </a>
function now returns "" instead of "CREATED" for undefined tasks
Tweaked: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_taskCompleted" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_taskCompleted </a>
function no longer shows an error when used on an undefined task (so the function can be used in conditions which are running before a task is created)
Tweaked: The starting position of the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Splendid_Camera" target="_blank"> Splendid Camera </a>
now exactly matches the previous view
Tweaked: Cargo containers that are part of a terrain cannot be destroyed anymore
Tweaked: Duration configurations of several music and ambient radio files were updated
Tweaked: The 5.8x42mm 100Rnd Drum magazine now has only the last four rounds as tracers
Tweaked: The Ammo and Fuel variants of Zamak trucks now explode instead bursting into flames
Tweaked: Samples and audio configuration of the Wipeout plane were updated
Tweaked: Terrains in the main Editor Menu are now sorted alphabetically
Tweaked: Get in sound for the Caesar BTT plane
Tweaked: The
getInRadius
range for planes was reduced
Tweaked: Transitions from and to prone are now more flexible to be interrupted in unarmed stance
Tweaked: The Panther and Marid APCs now have Night Vision mode available for gunners and commanders
Tweaked: Difficulty preset changes: waypoints and commands are now hidden on veteran difficulty
Tweaked: Water Scooter handling and durability were improved (PiP mirrors were also added)
Tweaked: It is now possible to retexture the interior of the Zamak truck
Tweaked: Crew of the static GMG now holds the weapon properly
Tweaked: Dead crew of static weapons is now ejected
Tweaked: The shot and closure samples of MX rifles were improved
Tweaked: Suspension of the Caesar BTT plane is now supported by
PhysX
Tweaked: Pause Menu and Scoreboard keys are no longer hard-coded in the Respawn Screen
Tweaked: Difficulty Settings now contain more options about displaying units on the map
Tweaked: The crew of the Blackfish VTOL can now see their crewmates' aiming directions
Tweaked: Switching from combat pace to a sprint is now more fluent
Tweaked: The "popup" and "popdelay" variables can now be set directly on each pop-up target individually and will override global settings
Tweaked: The maximum fording depth of many vehicles
Tweaked: Dates in some scenarios were adjusted
Tweaked: A GPS item will only be added to Time Trial competitors if the slot isn't already full
Tweaked: It is now possible to change liveries on the Orca Black & White variants through the Virtual Garage
Tweaked: The initial position detection in Time Trials was improved
Tweaked: Field of View in aircraft is no longer scaled according to their speed
Tweaked: The deflection of 30 mm MP shell used by the main gun of the Kamysh was slightly decreased
Tweaked: Waypoints are now permanently visible on Regular difficulty once again ( <a href="https://forums.bistudio.com/topic/188661-difficulty-overhaul/?page=9#comment-3150342" target="_blank"> https://forums.bistudio.com/topic/188661-difficulty-overhaul/?page=9#comment-3150342 </a>)\n* Tweaked: Speed coefficient for mud surfaces
Tweaked: The function parameters for all faction showcases were adjusted
Tweaked: Compositions in the Sea area in Showcase NATO were improved
Tweaked: Rabbits, snakes and fish are no longer bleeding
Fixed: Zeus could not see newly created respawn vehicles correctly in some cases
Fixed: Swimming would make no sound
Fixed: Vaulting would not make any sound in some cases
Fixed: 'Alpha' and 'Beta' menu color presets had incorrect values
Fixed: Some footstep sounds could be heard behind the player ( <a href="https://forums.bistudio.com/topic/199866-166-audio-issue-with-footsteps/" target="_blank"> https://forums.bistudio.com/topic/199866-166-audio-issue-with-footsteps/ </a>)\n* Fixed: The whiteboard in Showcase CSAT was displaying incorrect Intel about the caliber of the T-100 Varsuk
Fixed: The Apex Protocol Main Menu spotlight was shown every time, even when Apex was not installed
Fixed: A-143 Buzzard and a few other vehicles were missing collision sounds
Fixed: Y-32 Xi'an was missing collision sounds
Fixed: PAPI lights
Fixed:
RscDisplayMultiplayer
had two default buttons
Fixed: Overlapping of mute buttons with a scrollbar in the map
Fixed: Many buildings and objects were not available for placing in Zeus Game Master scenarios ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T120145" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T120145 </a>)\n* Fixed: The vertical placement of props was improved
Fixed: Incorrect position of the character hands after loading a loadout which didn't have a weapon in the Virtual Arsenal
Fixed: Brake sounds were missing on several surfaces for the HEMMT trucks
Fixed: Pacific CSAT characters were sometimes using an English voice-set
Fixed: In dynamic groups, there was a chance the wrong parameters would be sent to <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_removeScriptedEventHandler" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_removeScriptedEventHandler </a>
Fixed: Changes set by the Weather module were not applied instantly
Fixed: A video was still playing after clicking on one of the main menu spotlights and returning back
Fixed: The Campaign menu title bar was darker than other menus
Fixed: There was "Attempt to override final function" message spam in the RPT file
Fixed: The animation freeze at the start of Firing Drills and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/MP_End_Game" target="_blank"> End Game </a>
scenarios was not reliable on sloped surfaces
Fixed: Switching from / to unarmed animations caused characters to slide
Fixed: Crouching and standing up from crouch sometimes wouldn't work after pressing the crouch button
Fixed: Going prone with a launcher equipped during combat pace movement was immediate and seemingly missing an animation ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T116732" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T116732 </a>)\n* Fixed: Sling-load assistant was not functioning properly
Fixed: The sound of falling shells was removed from the starter pistol
Fixed: Burst fire from Slammer LMGs sounded like just one shot instead of a burst
Fixed: Pacific variants of NATO Autorifleman and AT Soldier had incorrect vests in their loadouts
Fixed:
Offroad_02_F
had an incorrectly aligned rear mirror ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T119225" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T119225 </a>)\n* Fixed: Some parts of the AFV-4 Gorgon were not included in its hiddenSelection ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T119594" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T119594 </a>)\n* Fixed: Pacific variants of static weapons could not be assembled ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T119296" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T119296 </a>)\n* Fixed: UGL sights of the SPAR16 GL rifle were unfolded when on a character's back
Fixed: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_unpackStaticWeapon" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_unpackStaticWeapon </a>
function was not working properly
Fixed: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/kbTell" target="_blank"> kbTell </a>
command would not work properly if the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_kbTellLocal" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_kbTellLocal </a>
function was called with the parameter denying the direct channel (channel = true)
Fixed: Quadbikes would behave as submarines when driving through water
Fixed: The velocity of static GMG ammo was incorrect ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=27469" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=27469 </a>)\n* Fixed: Some weapons were missing sounds of cases falling on the ground
Fixed: The Prowler would behave as a submarine when driving through water
Fixed: The MH-9 had inconsistent FFV view limits
Fixed: Missing SFX samples for vehicle UI actions (refuel, rearm, repair)
Fixed: JIP players could be killed when respawning far from their FOB, due to an incorrect area limit in the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/MP_End_Game" target="_blank"> End Game </a>
scenarios
Fixed: Entering the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Splendid_Camera" target="_blank"> Splendid Camera </a>
would reset the fog settings
Fixed: Entering a sub-display (e.g. the Configure screen) from the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Respawn:_New_Respawn_Screen" target="_blank"> Respawn Screen </a>
could cause the display to get stuck until a respawn was performed
Fixed: Blackfoot gunners didn't have a crosshair when using DAGR missiles
Fixed: Tempest trucks now have correct UV mapping for mirrors
Fixed: The AK12 had a bullet in its magazine after the last round was fired
Fixed: The Options could not be closed using the Esc key from the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Respawn:_New_Respawn_Screen" target="_blank"> Respawn Screen </a>
Fixed: Closing a sub-display (e.g. Video Options) from the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Respawn:_New_Respawn_Screen" target="_blank"> Respawn Screen </a>
could cause all other displays to be closed as well
Fixed: The Strider MRAP now has smoother Picture-In-Picture feeds for its Gunner and Commander
Fixed: The Group Management title background would use an obsolete color
Fixed: The CAR-95-1 weapon had an incorrectly configured bipod ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T122239" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T122239 </a>)\n* Fixed: The Intel icon could be misplaced in <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/MP_End_Game" target="_blank"> End Game </a>
scenarios if placed above or under the water surface (e.g. sheds on the shores)
Fixed: The Phase indicator was not visible in the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Respawn:_New_Respawn_Screen" target="_blank"> Respawn Screen </a>
in <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/MP_End_Game" target="_blank"> End Game </a>
scenarios
Fixed: Seize scenarios would end seconds after starting with not respawn limit set
Fixed: Wrecks of the Wipeout and Buzzard airplanes were levitating
Fixed: Pop up error when a teammate is incapacitated while having the Group Manager open
Fixed: Returning to the Main Menu from the Scenarios or Multiplayer menus would lead to an FPS drop while playing the Main Menu video tiles
Fixed: The weapon UGL crosshair was not visible when crouching in combat pace
Fixed: Showcase Gunships would not fail if the player survived a crash landing (both on ground and in water)
Fixed: Showcase Gunships scenario flow would break if the helicopter touched the water and then immediately ascended again
Fixed: Export of parent classes from GUI editor didn't work because of a missing "GUI_styles.hpp" file ( <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/armadev/comments/5pwvwr/missing_eden_files/" target="_blank"> https://www.reddit.com/r/armadev/comments/5pwvwr/missing_eden_files/ </a>)\n* Fixed: Helicopters would have trouble landing if their occupants were killed meanwhile in Showcase Firing From Vehicles
Fixed: Hitting the button to close the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Splendid_Camera" target="_blank"> Splendid Camera </a>
in the Pause Menu would also prompt about leaving the game in the multiplayer environment ( <a href="https://forums.bistudio.com/topic/143930-general-discussion-dev-branch/?page=867#comment-3144508" target="_blank"> https://forums.bistudio.com/topic/143930-general-discussion-dev-branch/?page=867#comment-3144508 </a>)\n* Fixed: Transport variants of the HEMTT truck now have fixed mirrors; characters no longer appear in them when they are getting into the vehicle
Fixed: The Caesar BTT plane would refuse to take damage when crashed
Fixed: The RPM indicator in the Caesar BTT plane was not working properly
Fixed: AI would refuse to shoot at air targets with some types of ammunition (9x21mm, .45ACP, .50BW, 5.56x45, 5.45x39, 7.62x39, 5.8x42)
Fixed: Players could end up back inside the helicopter after being inserted in Showcase Firing from Vehicles
Fixed: 35mm shells would not explode on hitting the Hummingbird in some cases
Fixed: Going prone from sprinting with a launcher had an unnecessary stand up transition (related to <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T116732" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T116732 </a>)\n* Fixed: Going prone from kneeling with a launcher caused an unnecessary stand up transition
Fixed: Going into the inventory with a binoculars would cause a transition to rifles (related to <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T120382" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T120382 </a>)\n* Fixed: Some weapons were missing the "baseWeapon" config attribute ( <a href="https://forums.bistudio.com/topic/143930-general-discussion-dev-branch/?do=findComment&comment=3141143" target="_blank"> https://forums.bistudio.com/topic/143930-general-discussion-dev-branch/?do=findComment&comment=3141143 </a>)\n* Fixed: The optics view on the static HMG could clip with the tripod ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T120662" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T120662 </a>)\n* Fixed: The Bobcat's spare wheels would heat in thermal vision when the vehicle was moving around
Fixed: It was not possible to open the Pause Menu while in the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Respawn:_New_Respawn_Screen" target="_blank"> Respawn Screen </a>
using the Pause key in some cases
Fixed: The Mk17 was heating in thermal vision when firing a primary weapon
Fixed: The cockpit glass of the Buzzard plane was too fragile
Fixed: Weapon switching from launcher to rifle was not working properly while sprinting / combat pacing
Fixed: Weapon switching from launcher to sidearm was not working properly while sprinting / combat pacing
Fixed: The commander and gunner of the FV-720 were clipping through the turret ring ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T74854" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T74854 </a>
, <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T76233" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T76233 </a>
, <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T81983" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T81983 </a>)\n* Fixed: There was an infinite animation loop caused by closing the inventory while removing a sidearm as the only weapon
Fixed: The Firing Drills freezing mechanic did not behave well under some circumstances
Fixed: JIP players did not see groups if coming from a scenario using Dynamic Groups and joining another one
Fixed: The NVS had an incorrect inventory icon
Fixed: Apex owners could get their vehicles stuck in sand ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T120992" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T120992 </a>
, <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T120992" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T120992 </a>)\n* Fixed: Flag proxies on several models ( <a href="https://twitter.com/BXBX_BI/status/831455838753656832" target="_blank"> more Intel </a>)\n* Fixed: The Respawn Timer was not visible after saving and loading a scenario in multiplayer
Fixed: The rail covers of the Rahim are now hidden when an appropriate slot (side or bottom) is filled with an attachment ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T84605" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T84605 </a>)\n* Fixed: The
BIS_fnc_unitPlay
function was not serialized and would break when a scenario was loaded (if it was saved during a unit play scene)
Fixed: The
BIS_fnc_unitPlay
function was not compatible with <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_Dedicated_Server" target="_blank"> Dedicated Servers </a>
Fixed: Occlusion and alpha sorting of the
Airport_01_terminal_F
building ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T123379" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T123379 </a>)\n* Fixed: Hiding the interface in <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arsenal" target="_blank"> Arsenal </a>
did not hide the background of said icons
Fixed: NV Targets (strobes) were detectable by sensors other than Night Vision
Fixed: It was possible to get auto-zeroing against air targets with the APFSDS ammo
Fixed: The Xi'an VTOL was not able to take off vertically with minor damage
Fixed: Rotating in prone while moving caused kneeling in some cases ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T123369" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T123369 </a>)\n* Fixed: Cars could get stuck on wooden bridges on Tanoa ( <a href="https://forums.bistudio.com/topic/143930-general-discussion-dev-branch/?do=findComment&comment=3153369" target="_blank"> https://forums.bistudio.com/topic/143930-general-discussion-dev-branch/?do=findComment&comment=3153369 </a>)\n* Fixed: UAVs at the airport were moved to a different position to prevent crashing with the plane piloted by autopilot in Showcase CSAT
Fixed: Passengers of the Support variants of Zamak trucks would clip through their seats
Fixed: The SDV periscope camera was overly sensitive when moving vertically
Fixed: Taru pods were missing icons in the Virtual Garage
Fixed: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Respawn:_New_Respawn_Screen" target="_blank"> Respawn Screen </a>
did not support scenario-specific respawn messages
Fixed: Disconnected players would still count towards the loadout limit in the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Respawn:_New_Respawn_Screen" target="_blank"> Respawn Screen </a>
Fixed: Players could respawn onto the [0,0,0] coordinates when respawning on a position that was being removed
Fixed: Hands of Offroad gunners were stretching unnaturally while aiming to the sky
Fixed: The Syndikat MB 4WD had visual customization working incorrectly
Fixed: Trying to adjust stance while being unarmed had unexpected results (mainly because there are no adjusted stances when being unarmed)
Fixed: Players could not respawn into a specific type of vehicle when one of its kind was destroyed <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Eden_Editor" target="_blank"> Eden Editor </a>
Added: An ability to access the Field Manual from the Eden workspace (Tools > Field Manual)
Added: In the Advanced Hints system, it's now possible to access default variables (i.e. %1 to %10) in custom arguments
Added: All task modules now have a "Show Notification" attribute, allowing them to add / update a task without on-screen notifications
Added: A "Parent Task ID" attribute was added to the "Create Task" module
Added: A new group attribute controlling whether the group should be automatically deleted when empty
Added: When no player is present for an Eden Editor preview, Splendid Camera is opened by default
Added: The mod filter in the Asset Browser now shows mod icons
Tweaked: The default size of structured text (
ctrlStructuredText)\n* ctrlStatic)\n* Tweaked: Behavior of the 'Center on Selected' function in the Eden Editor (the F key by default). It now works with layers (the position of the first entity found in the layer is used) and the camera is no longer moved when only an empty layer is selected.
Tweaked: Terrains in the 'Select Terrain' dialog are now sorted alphabetically
Tweaked: The current terrain is now auto-selected in the Eden Editor dialog
Tweaked: Current terrain is now auto-selected in the 'Select Terrain' dialog in Eden Editor
Fixed: Moving the camera to a comment (i.e. pressing 'F' when a comment is selected) didn't work
Fixed: Pacific variants of NATO AT Rifleman and Autorifleman had incorrect Eden Editor preview images
Fixed: Offroad (Repair) had an incorrect Eden Editor preview image
Fixed: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_inTrigger" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_inTrigger </a>
function did not work properly when applied on an ellipse with B size larger than A size
Fixed: Eden Editor attributes which were using combo interfaces (e.g. a drop down menu) didn't have the current value selected by default in some cases
Fixed: Drop down menus with a sound preview in the Eden Editor (e.g. trigger music) did not react to mouse input in some cases
Fixed: Editing the loadout of characters with pre-filled backpacks (e.g. medic or AT specialist) would always restore the contents of the backpack
Apex Protocol (potential spoilers)
Fixed: The subtitles for conversations playing over the radio in Apex Protocol would display even if the players dropped their radio and couldn't hear them
Fixed: In the Apex Protocol lobby, players would end up with the leader's squad XML info instead of theirs
Fixed: The "Investigate the Drone" task could break in some cases in the Apex Protocol scenario
Fixed: Script error in the Apex Protocol campaign lobby when changing the respawn options
Fixed: Players were unable to use the ladder on the water tower at the Toronto objective in the Keystone scenario
Fixed: There were some incorrect names for new respawn positions in the End Game scenario
Fixed: Container doors were visibly open to the host but closed to clients in the Firestarter scenario
Fixed: Players couldn't climb the water tower at one of the variants of point New York in the Keystone scenario
Fixed: A quad bike getting damaged by an object composition in the Warm Welcome scenario
Fixed: There was a missing string when only one respawn ticket was available in the Keystone scenario
The East Wind
(potential spoilers)
Tweaked: MacKinnon's crashed Hunter is no longer being held up by its left rear-view mirror in the Drawdown 2035 scenario
Fixed: The progress of the Signal Lost scenario could get stuck
Fixed: Script error upon rendezvousing with the surviving NATO units in the Situation Normal scenario
Fixed: AI would have trouble driving the extraction Zamak out of the town in the Wet Work scenario
Fixed: Players could engage the enemies in the town without them engaging him in the Wet Work scenario
Fixed: Players could get damaged by McKinnon's Hunter
Fixed: The player could use the Save & Exit option during the opening cutscene of the Air Superiority scenario
Fixed: Vehicles would move incorrectly in the Moral Fiber scenario
Fixed: There was no 3D task indicator for getting in a vehicle in the Moral Fiber scenario
Prologue
(potential spoilers)
Fixed: The Kajman helicopter would sometimes catch fire during the final cutscene of the Damage Control scenario
Fixed: Standing enemies would sometimes crouch when killed in the Reality Check scenario

ENGINE:

Added: <a href="https://dev.arma3.com/post/oprep-64-bit-executables" target="_blank"> 64-bit Executables </a>
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Dynamic_Simulation" target="_blank"> Dynamic Simulation </a>
Added: New <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Event_Handlers#TurnIn" target="_blank"> TurnIn </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Event_Handlers#TurnOut" target="_blank"> TurnOut </a>
Event Handlers (firing when hatches are opened / closed; parameters: [vehicle, person, turret path])
Added: Tactical Pings are now shown on the 2D map as well
Added: Tactical Ping markers can now be placed through the map interface
Added: A new <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/isRemoteExecutedJIP" target="_blank"> IsRemoteExecutedJIP </a>
script command
Added: New vehicle sound parameter for opening / closing the hatches: "soundTurnIn", "soundTurnOut","soundTurnInInternal", "soundTurnOutInternal"
Added: New "engineTemp", "wheelsTemp" and "turretGunTemp" vehicle animation sources
Added: A new crosshair difficulty option (to disable the crosshair and crew aim indicator in vehicles; CCIP is visible only in optics)
Added: A new
terrainIntersectAt
script command
Added: A new <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/enableWeaponDisassembly" target="_blank"> enableWeaponDisassembly </a>
script command
Added: New <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setFlagAnimationPhase" target="_blank"> setFlagAnimationPhase </a>
and
getFlagAnimationPhase
script commands
Added: A new <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/isSimpleObject" target="_blank"> isSimpleObject </a>
script command
Added: Support for randomly generated values based on a seed ( <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/random" target="_blank"> random </a>
command)
Added: A new " <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Event_Handlers/addMissionEventHandler#BuildingChanged" target="_blank"> BuildingChanged </a>
" mission Event Handler
Added: Missiles now support sub-munitions. Previously, such feature was reserved only for CfgAmmo classes with simulation "shotSubmunitions". Now "shotMissile" works with it as well. See <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Weapon_Config_Guidelines#Ammo_changes_on_fly_and_on_hit" target="_blank"> https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Weapon_Config_Guidelines#Ammo_changes_on_fly_and_on_hit </a>
for more details.
Added: Support for destroying objects without effects (e.g. explosion, fire, etc.)
Added: Script variables are now available for Simple Objects
Added: A new "
cameradir
" MFD source
Added: Support for huge pages via the "
-hugePages
" command-line parameter
Added: Support for an
EnableHugePages
function for DLL interfaces
Added: Support of huge pages for the TBB4 memory allocator
Added: Sub-munition ammo type randomization ( <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Weapon_Config_Guidelines#Ammo_changes_on_fly_and_on_hit" target="_blank"> https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Weapon_Config_Guidelines#Ammo_changes_on_fly_and_on_hit </a>)\n* Added: It is now possible to transport non-vehicle objects in vehicles (via scripting only)
Added: A new "
featureType
" config parameter replacing "
featureSize
"
Added: A new
setFeatureType
script command (parameters: 0 - disable, 1 - object is always visible to object view distance, 2 - object is visible to terrain view distance, the limit is 500 for terrain / static objects and 200 for dynamic objects including config features and auto features (flying helicopters, airplanes))
Added: A new <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Event_Handlers#Deleted" target="_blank"> Deleted </a>
Event Handler
Added: A new
typeRecognitionDistance
sensor parameter
Added: New PAPI lights configuration (new parameters: VasiLight >> light >> cone, slope, angleLimitH, angleLimitV; check the class "CfgVehicles >> Land_Runway_PAPI >> VasiLight" from the config viewer for more Intel)
Added: New MFD options:
- For text: "sourceLength", "sourcePrecision"
- For scale: "NeverEatSeaWeed": 1 - will show "N,E,S,W", 2 - will show "N,NE,E,SE,S,SW,W,NW" in the heading scale
Added: Support for (helicopter) drones to output a 'fake' RPM value (for SFX e.g.)
Added: Support for the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/abs" target="_blank"> abs </a>
command in simple expressions
Added: A new "Activate Mine" action
Added: A new <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/parseSimpleArray" target="_blank"> parseSimpleArray </a>
command to parse a string output of an extension into an array
Added: An alternative syntax for the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/callExtension" target="_blank"> callExtension </a>
command
Added: A new "nightRangeCoef" parameter to enable the influence of day and night on visual sensors
Added: Heading for camera feeds
Added: A new "
hasUnderbarrel
" weapon animation source
Tweaked: The disassemble action is now available for vehicles with dead crew (e.g. static weapons)
Tweaked: The impact origin of ragdolls being triggered is now more precise
Tweaked: AI drivers of tracked vehicles should now drive more reliably in specific cases (less zig-zagging in high speeds, low-speed turning around)
Tweaked: The submunition trigger distance is now also affected by the target distance
Tweaked: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Event_Handlers/addMissionEventHandler#BuildingChanged" target="_blank"> BuildingChanged </a>
mission Event Handler is now triggered even when a building is repaired
Tweaked: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setRank" target="_blank"> setRank </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setUnitRank" target="_blank"> setUnitRank </a>
now work for all clients
Tweaked: AI following a path should now be more precise
Tweaked: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Event_Handlers#InventoryOpened" target="_blank"> InventoryOpened </a>
EH did not provide info on what containers were opened for dead bodies ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T81559" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T81559 </a>)\n* Tweaked: The
setDriveOnPath
command now removes duplicate points (improves finishing the path for AI drivers)
Tweaked: Divers should now properly change weapon ammo when leaving water
Tweaked: The total amount of groups was increased by a factor of 2
Tweaked: Vehicles without waypoints should no longer start their engines at the beginning of scenarios
Tweaked: In one of the older presets, players were able to change weapon via the context menu to a weapon which they were already holding
Tweaked: Collisions with attached objects have been disabled
Tweaked: The MFD "
numberEach
" in source "scale" can be zero to disable text
Tweaked: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/CfgDisabledCommands" target="_blank"> CfgDisabledCommands </a>
entries no longer need to be listed in lowercase in order to work properly
Tweaked: A target assigned by a UAV's turret was visible on the Sensor Overview
Tweaked:
PhysX
objects movement and collision precision were improved
Tweaked: The "maxFordingDepth" parameter can now be negative on cars and tanks (cars are measured from the center of the BBbox, helicopters need a positive value as they're measured from the land contacts)
Tweaked: The minimally required speed for airplane taxiing has been lowered
Tweaked: Enemy detection by plain sight is now limited by the object view distance
Tweaked: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Event_Handlers#Killed" target="_blank"> Killed </a>
, <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Event_Handlers#MPKilled" target="_blank"> MPKilled </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Event_Handlers/addMissionEventHandler#EntityKilled" target="_blank"> EntityKilled </a>
Event Handlers were extended with a damage effect value
Tweaked: Location <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getVariable" target="_blank"> getVariable </a>
and Task
getVariable
now support a default value
Tweaked: Script commands <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setHit" target="_blank"> setHit </a>
, <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setHitIndex" target="_blank"> setHitIndex </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setHitPointDamage" target="_blank"> setHitpointDamage </a>
now accept an optional parameter that allows partial object destruction without destruction effects
Tweaked: Dashed lock icons are now used whenever a target is not in a sensor's line-of-sight
Tweaked: When a variable space is null, <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getVariable" target="_blank"> getVariable </a>
will return a default value (instead of null)
Tweaked: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/enableEnvironment" target="_blank"> enableEnvironment </a>
script command was extended to allow separate control over ambient life and ambient sound ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T117789" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T117789 </a>)\n* Tweaked: The speed of vehicles commanded to move should now be smoother
Tweaked: The default probability of sub-munition ammo is now 1
Tweaked: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Event_Handlers#Dammaged" target="_blank"> Dammaged </a>
Event Handler is now extended with the hitPart index and hitPoint name parameters
Tweaked: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Event_Handlers#HandleDamage" target="_blank"> HandleDamage </a>
Event Handler is now extended with the hitPoint name parameter
Tweaked: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/enableEnvironment" target="_blank"> enableEnvironment </a>
command was improved ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T79082" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T79082 </a>
, <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T117789" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T117789 </a>
, <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T116778" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T116778 </a>
, <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T84272" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T84272 </a>
, etc.)
Tweaked: The getEnableEnvironment command was renamed to <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/environmentEnabled" target="_blank"> environmentEnabled </a>
Tweaked: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/lineIntersectsSurfaces" target="_blank"> lineIntersectsSurfaces </a>
command was rounding passed values incorrectly
Tweaked: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/lineIntersectsSurfaces" target="_blank"> lineIntersectsSurfaces </a>
command was extended with an optional parameter (allowing to return the same object intersections)
Fixed: Parachutes would not collide with objects attached to roadways
Fixed: There was a typo in the objectDistaceLimitCoef and viewDistaceLimitCoef parameters
Fixed: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/isRemoteExecuted" target="_blank"> isRemoteExecuted </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/isRemoteExecutedJIP" target="_blank"> isRemoteExecutedJIP </a>
commands were not working properly in some cases
Fixed: Reading of the "enableParallax" parameter in MFD HUD was not correct
Fixed: Aiming down the iron sights with a lowered weapon would behave inconsistently
Fixed: UAVs would switch weapons despite the player having manual control over them in some cases
Fixed: Sorting of text parts of MFDs was incorrect
Fixed: A potential memory leak when using the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/detach" target="_blank"> detach </a>
script command in multiplayer
Fixed: Setting a Control or Display variable to nil would not properly undefine the variable
Fixed: It was not possible to unhide an object hidden via an attribute or init script in some cases
Fixed: The server browser overflowed with data could discard some of it in some cases (making mod signature checking delayed or canceled)
Fixed: Crash (to desktop) connected to AI driving
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/fadeRadio" target="_blank"> fadeRadio </a>
would affect <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/playMusic" target="_blank"> playMusic </a>
Fixed: The "animate" parameter of the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/animateSource" target="_blank"> animateSource </a>
script command was not correctly passed to remote clients
Fixed: It was not possible to connect to a Linux server once it loaded too many addons ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T117183" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T117183 </a>)\n* Fixed: Potential fix for a Crash To Desktop ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T123029" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T123029 </a>
, <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T120839" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T120839 </a>)\n* Fixed: disableTI/NVGEquipment would not change the game state immediately
Fixed: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/createSimpleObject" target="_blank"> createSimpleObject </a>
command would create an object out of any string
Fixed: Inventory weight of loaded magazines was doubled ( <a href="https://forums.bistudio.com/topic/143930-general-discussion-dev-branch/?page=862#comment-3147196" target="_blank"> https://forums.bistudio.com/topic/143930-general-discussion-dev-branch/?page=862#comment-3147196 </a>)\n* Fixed: Free Content Licensed DLC scenarios could not be started (e.g. TT1)
Fixed: Initial exposure of PiP scenes (first frame)
Fixed: Fleeing of vehicles unable to hit their targets was incorrect
Fixed:
ListBox
and
ListNBox
controls allowed to select only the first 7 items
Fixed: Server crash cases
Fixed: ComboBoxes would appear empty when expanded after all their items were removed
Fixed: AI infantry would flee when unable to engage
Fixed: Mortars controlled by the AI could not shoot more than one round at a time
Fixed: Crash when triggering a Tactical Ping
Fixed: Incorrect turret elevation text in the HUD
Fixed: Weapon switching actions between a rifle and a launcher were not working correctly ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T123301" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T123301 </a>)\n* Fixed: Using the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setUnitPos" target="_blank"> setUnitPos </a>
command with Careless behavior would force units to look through their iron sights
Fixed: The Titan AA/AT lock was randomly broken ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T123086" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T123086 </a>)\n* Fixed: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/lineIntersectsSurfaces" target="_blank"> lineIntersectsSurfaces </a>
command behaved incorrectly when using the primary LOD on its own
Fixed: Weapon attachments could still work when switching from a FFV position to non-FFV one
Fixed: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/forceSpeed" target="_blank"> forceSpeed </a>
command value was not saved along with scenarios
Fixed: AI orders to repair a vehicle would loop infinitely ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T120612" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T120612 </a>)\n* Fixed: Crash when changing unit grouping in the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Zeus" target="_blank"> Zeus </a>
interface
Fixed: Crash connected to broken animations
Fixed: AI drivers would move to the corner of the VR terrain on their own
Fixed: Potential crash when deleting characters
Fixed: Crash connected to weapon resting ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T123657" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T123657 </a>)\n* Fixed: Armored vehicles would not attack targets properly on Dedicated Servers
Fixed: Planes controlled by AI were unable to lock a target
Fixed: Framerate drop when opening a map in several mods ( <a href="https://forums.bistudio.com/topic/160288-arma-3-stable-server-166-performance-binary-feedback/?do=findComment&comment=3161290" target="_blank"> https://forums.bistudio.com/topic/160288-arma-3-stable-server-166-performance-binary-feedback/?do=findComment&comment=3161290 </a>)\n* Fixed: Custom face wear of AI soldiers would reset after loading a scenario
Fixed: Using the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setObjectViewDistance" target="_blank"> setObjectViewDistance </a>
command would also modify Video Options settings
Fixed: The camera was facing in the opposite direction in the "Loadmaster" position in Tarus when remotely controlling an entity
Fixed: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/isRemoteExecuted" target="_blank"> isRemoteExecuted </a>
command would not work as expected in some cases
Fixed: Gunship / UAV gunner optics were shaking when the pilot maneuvered an aircraft in multiplayer
Fixed: Players could not deny playing the Prologue when there was another instance of the game running (e.g. a Dedicated Server)
Fixed: AI vehicle gunners would continue shooting at a target even when it hid behind an obstacle
Fixed: Players could be trapped in a vehicle with disabled simulation in some cases
Fixed: UAV gunner optics were shaking when the FPS was low
Fixed: Weapon Info and Stance Indicator could not be switched in the difficulty settings
Fixed: The Score table tab did not show the Disconnect message box properly in the Debriefing Screen
Fixed: A rare crash when switching from the main menu to a campaign selection and back
Fixed: It was not possible to open the drop-down menu of the UAV terminal and Artillery Computer in some cases
Fixed: Several issues with the Dynamic Simulation on Dedicated Servers
Fixed: The Car "Hull" indicator behaved incorrectly
Fixed: the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Event_Handlers#TurnIn" target="_blank"> TurnIn </a>
/ <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Event_Handlers#TurnOut" target="_blank"> TurnOut </a>
Event Handlers would return [] for the driver turret (instead of [-1])
Fixed: Vehicles would start braking too late and could miss their waypoints
Fixed: Potential crash when the game is closed with a score table open
Fixed: The Respawn Menu would not work correctly after saving and loading a scenario in multiplayer
Fixed: The image type of a <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/squad.xml" target="_blank"> squad.xml </a>
logo was not checked in all cases
Fixed: AV pilots / drivers could open their inventory
Fixed: Potential crash when moving out of a vehicle in multiplayer
Fixed: The
shotInstigator
command would return an incorrect value if the vehicle commander used Manual Fire
Fixed: Tasks were not visible in the debriefing when a player died and had Team Switched before
Fixed: AI would ignore orders when the player was giving them from within a vehicle
Fixed: The minimap would not show UAVs
Fixed: Crash when accessing a not-yet-created UI
Fixed: Incorrect parsing of mission and map name from the Steam server response
Fixed: Airplanes controlled by AI had trouble taking off from most airfields on Altis
Fixed: The -enableHT parameter was not handled properly in some cases
Fixed: The "Showcasing" Steam Achievement could be unlocked without completing Showcase End Game
Eden Editor
Added: Engine support for sub-categories in the attribute system
Added: A new dashed line marking the probability of presence when dragging entities
Added: A new activation type for triggers (detected any player)
Added: A new " <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Event_Handlers:_Eden_Editor#AttributesChanged3DEN" target="_blank"> AttributesChanged3DEN </a>
" Event Handler (called when moving / rotating objects)
Added: A new " <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Event_Handlers:_Eden_Editor#Dragged3DEN" target="_blank"> Dragged3DEN </a>
" Event Handler for entities (fires when an object is dragged in the Eden Editor either by widget or by mouse)
Fixed: The rotation arrow would point in the incorrect direction when rotating a group after rotating its group leader
Fixed: The drop down menu of a combo box could overflow a parent's control group
Fixed: Selecting an item in the Asset List would cause its icon to flash at the [0,0,0] coordinates
Fixed: A change in a Logic's area shape would revert after coming back from previewing / restarting the scenario
Fixed: Object rotation via the area scale widget did not fire the " <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Event_Handlers:_Eden_Editor#AttributesChanged3DEN" target="_blank"> attributesChanged3DEN </a>
" event
Fixed: Placing a group in a vehicle above the group limit could result in placing an empty vehicle with group outside of it ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T120533" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T120533 </a>)\n* Fixed: Forcing a group into a formation would not work if some units were deleted from the group before
Fixed: Characters could be moved to the corner of the terrain after a scenario preview
Fixed: Searching by mod in Groups mode did not work correctly
Fixed: Objects were sometimes moved out of their layer when their type was changed
Fixed: The multiplayer lobby in the Eden Editor scenario preview would not display position names of vehicle crewmen
Fixed: Ambient animals were missing in Scenario Previews

LAUNCHER:

Added: An ability to select the game platform (32-bit or 64-bit). On 64-bit systems Launcher will start 64-bit version of the game by default.
Added: Checks for compatibility of mods (or precisely its game extensions) with the selected platform
Added: When subscribing to a mod in the server browser, users are informed if the mod is platform-specific
Added: Hiding 32-bit/64-bit specific options based on the selected platform
Added: Support for the -hugePages startup parameter
Added: The "Patrol" game type was added to the server browser
Added: A message in the server details informing the user when some information about mods or signatures can be transmitted from the server
Added: Command line parameters -win32 and -win64 that will force a game platform when started with the -noLauncher parameter
Tweaked: Performance was improved for users with a large amount of mods
Tweaked: Replaced the mechanism for the retrieval of the Workshop mods list to an alternative API to work around the issues with incomplete lists
Tweaked: The memory limit for 32-bit executables on 64-bit Operating Systems is increased from 2047 MB to 3071 MB
Tweaked: Added mouse hover effect and tooltip for notification bar buttons
Tweaked: BattlEye messages are now properly wrapped on the
BattlEye
page
Fixed: Some elements in the News list could display excessive white space around them
Fixed: Potential crash of the server browser after receiving invalid data
Fixed: Mods from the 'Unsupported by the server' list ignored the 'Keep loaded' option and were omitted when starting the game
Fixed: Incorrect label text in a dialog subscribing mods while importing a preset
Fixed: Crash when repairing mods while Steam is offline

SERVER:

Updated: Stand-alone Windows Dedicated Server (1.68)
Updated: Stand-alone Linux Dedicated Server (1.68)
- Known issue: Steam client modifies the
- steam_appid.txt
- file incorrectly. In case of issues, verify its content is:
107410
- Known issue: Sometimes the add-ons are loaded from the wrong installation (e.g. main game)
- Try adding

-mod=curator;kart;heli;mark;expansion;dlcbundle** to your

- arma3server.exe
- shortcut

SPOTREP-00065

FROM: High Command
TO: Arma 3 Users
UNIT: Main Branch
ACTIVITY: Hotfix 1.68 (GPU Selection, Crash Fixes, Audio Fixes)
SIZE: ~66 MB / ~25 MB (depends on Apex ownership)

NOTES

Consider using the Steam client option to verify the integrity of the local game cache to avoid corrupted data after downloading this update.
Consider defragmenting your HDD after downloading large updates.
Updating a deeply moddable game and its platform is not without risks. We use various methods to communicate upcoming changes to our awesome modding community, such as via the <a href="https://dev.arma3.com/" target="_blank"> Dev Hub </a>
. We also co-operate directly on troubleshooting, and we offer an opportunity to test updates via our <a href="https://dev.arma3.com/rc-branch" target="_blank"> Release Candidate tests </a>
. Modders, server administrators and other members of the community do their best to prepare for updates and to address issues post-release as quickly as possible. Please be mindful of some interruptions (especially in the first hours / days after a release) while we all work to improve the game together.
A
Legacy Build
Steam branch is available for advanced users. It contains the previous significant main branch version (1.66). It can be used to compare specific changes between major releases. The access code for this branch is:
Arma3Legacy166
This update does not apply to <a href="http://dev.arma3.com/ports" target="_blank"> the experimental Linux and Mac port betas </a>
at time of writing. We hope to be updating those as soon as possible.
You can find the servers in the Steam library (switch the filter to "Tools") - "Arma 3 Server" (based on your OS, it will download the Windows or Linux version).
- Administrators can also use the command-line <a href="https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/SteamCMD" target="_blank"> SteamCMD </a>
- utility. The app ID is to be 233780.
- NVIDIA GameWorks™ Technology provided under license from NVIDIA Corporation. Copyright © 2002-2017 NVIDIA Corporation. All rights reserved. NVIDIA® and PhysX® are trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation and are used under license.
In case of problems, please check the <a href="http://support.bistudio.com/arma-3" target="_blank"> Bohemia Interactive support F.A.Q. </a>
, <a href="http://arma3.com/faq" target="_blank"> Arma 3 F.A.Q. </a>
, <a href="http://www.battleye.com/support/faq/" target="_blank"> BattlEye F.A.Q. </a>
, or <a href="https://arma3.com/launcher/troubleshooting" target="_blank"> Launcher troubleshooting guide </a>
.
You can help us to further improve the game by posting your feedback on the <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/" target="_blank"> Feedback Tracker </a>
.

CHANGELOG

DATA:

Fixed: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_initRespawn" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_initRespawn </a>
handle disconnect event was returning true and causing units previously controlled by a disconnected player to be transferred to the server and become AI ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T123785" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T123785 </a>)\n* Fixed: The Vehicle Respawn Module would only respawn a vehicle once ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T123940" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T123940 </a>)\n* Fixed: Weapons would sound muffled when out of direct line of sight ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T123789" style="text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T123789 </a>)\n* Fixed: Footstep sound were incorrect in first person view
Fixed: Showcase Fixed-Wings used some script commands meant for the next update

The East Wind (potential spoilers)

Fixed: Flow of the Moral Fiber scenario could get stuck in some cases ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T123781" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T123781 </a>)\n

ENGINE:

Tweaked: The game will now override incorrectly configured hardware drivers to use the high-performance GPU in hybrid GPU systems (e.g. laptops)
Fixed: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/hintC" target="_blank"> hintC </a>
script command could produce an incorrect layout
Fixed: Zoom would not work in the mutiplayer environment in some cases ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T121720" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T121720 </a>)\n* Fixed: "User" and "Reload" actions for AI are once again available through the player's commanding menu ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T123863" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T123863 </a>
/ <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T123981" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T123981 </a>)\n64-bit
Fixed: There was a different behavior of the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/ceil"> ceil </a>
script command on 64-bit game executables

LAUNCHER:

Tweaked: Launcher now has a more robust way to ensure that only one instance of it is running
Fixed: Crash when accessing an existing folder that doesn't exist - "I see dead folders" ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T123839"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T123839 </a>)\n

SERVER:

Updated: Stand-alone Windows Dedicated Server (1.68)
Updated: Stand-alone Linux Dedicated Server (1.68)
- Known issue: Steam client modifies the
- steam_appid.txt
- file incorrectly. In case of issues, verify its content is:
107410
- Known issue: Sometimes the add-ons are loaded from the wrong installation (e.g. main game)
- Try adding

-mod=curator;kart;heli;mark;expansion;dlcbundle** to your

- arma3server.exe
- shortcut
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/callExtension" target="_blank"> CallExtensions </a>
were not being loaded on Linux Dedicated Servers
Fixed: Crash connected to weapon ammo recognition
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Headless_Client" target="_blank"> Headless Client </a>
crash

SPOTREP-00066

FROM: High Command
TO: Arma 3 Users
UNIT: Main Branch
ACTIVITY: Hotfix 1.68 (Campaign Progress, Start-up Crash)
SIZE: ~57 MB / ~18 MB (depends on Apex ownership)

NOTES

Consider using the Steam client option to verify the integrity of the local game cache to avoid corrupted data after downloading this update.
Consider defragmenting your HDD after downloading large updates.
Updating a deeply moddable game and its platform is not without risks. We use various methods to communicate upcoming changes to our awesome modding community, such as via the <a href="https://dev.arma3.com/" target="_blank"> Dev Hub </a>
. We also co-operate directly on troubleshooting, and we offer an opportunity to test updates via our <a href="https://dev.arma3.com/rc-branch" target="_blank"> Release Candidate tests </a>
. Modders, server administrators and other members of the community do their best to prepare for updates and to address issues post-release as quickly as possible. Please be mindful of some interruptions (especially in the first hours / days after a release) while we all work to improve the game together.
A
Legacy Build
Steam branch is available for advanced users. It contains the previous significant main branch version (1.66). It can be used to compare specific changes between major releases. The access code for this branch is:
Arma3Legacy166
This update does not apply to <a href="http://dev.arma3.com/ports" target="_blank"> the experimental Linux and Mac port betas </a>
at time of writing. We hope to be updating those as soon as possible.
You can find the servers in the Steam library (switch the filter to "Tools") - "Arma 3 Server" (based on your OS, it will download the Windows or Linux version).
- Administrators can also use the command-line <a href="https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/SteamCMD" target="_blank"> SteamCMD </a>
- utility. The app ID is to be 233780.
- NVIDIA GameWorks™ Technology provided under license from NVIDIA Corporation. Copyright © 2002-2017 NVIDIA Corporation. All rights reserved. NVIDIA® and PhysX® are trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation and are used under license.
In case of problems, please check the <a href="http://support.bistudio.com/arma-3" target="_blank"> Bohemia Interactive support F.A.Q. </a>
, <a href="http://arma3.com/faq" target="_blank"> Arma 3 F.A.Q. </a>
, <a href="http://www.battleye.com/support/faq/" target="_blank"> BattlEye F.A.Q. </a>
, or <a href="https://arma3.com/launcher/troubleshooting" target="_blank"> Launcher troubleshooting guide </a>
.
You can help us to further improve the game by posting your feedback on the <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/" target="_blank"> Feedback Tracker </a>
.

CHANGELOG

DATA:

The East Wind (potential spoilers)

Fixed: It was not possible to disembark from the Marshall APC in the Resurgent West scenario ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T124097" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T124097 </a>)\n

ENGINE:

Fixed: Start-up crash on some systems with integrated GPUs ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T123784" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T123784 </a>)\n

SERVER:

Updated: Stand-alone Windows Dedicated Server (1.68)
Updated: Stand-alone Linux Dedicated Server (1.68)
- Known issue: Steam client modifies the
- steam_appid.txt
- file incorrectly. In case of issues, verify its content is:
107410
- Known issue: Sometimes the add-ons are loaded from the wrong installation (e.g. main game)
- Try adding

-mod=curator;kart;heli;mark;expansion;dlcbundle** to your

- arma3server.exe
- shortcut

SPOTREP-00067

FROM: High Command
TO: Arma 3 Users
UNIT: Main Branch
ACTIVITY: Game Update 1.70 (Jets DLC, Sensor Overhaul, Dynamic Vehicle Loadouts)
SIZE: ~5.4 GB / ~1.0 GB (depends on Apex ownership)

NOTES

Consider using the Steam client option to verify the integrity of the local game cache to avoid corrupted data after downloading this update.
Consider defragmenting your HDD after downloading large updates.
Updating a deeply moddable game and its platform is not without risks. We use various methods to communicate upcoming changes to our awesome modding community, such as via the <a href="https://dev.arma3.com/" target="_blank"> Dev Hub </a>
. We also co-operate directly on troubleshooting, and we offer an opportunity to test updates via our <a href="https://dev.arma3.com/rc-branch" target="_blank"> Release Candidate tests </a>
. Modders, server administrators and other members of the community do their best to prepare for updates and to address issues post-release as quickly as possible. Please be mindful of some interruptions (especially in the first hours / days after a release) while we all work to improve the game together.
A
Legacy Build
Steam branch is available for advanced users. It contains the previous significant main branch version (1.68). It can be used to compare specific changes between major releases. The access code for this branch is:
Arma3Legacy168
This update does not apply to <a href="http://dev.arma3.com/ports" target="_blank"> the experimental Linux and Mac port betas </a>
at time of writing. We hope to be updating those as soon as possible.
You can find the servers in the Steam library (switch the filter to "Tools") - "Arma 3 Server" (based on your OS, it will download the Windows or Linux version).
- Administrators can also use the command-line <a href="https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/SteamCMD" target="_blank"> SteamCMD </a>
- utility. The app ID is to be 233780.
- NVIDIA GameWorks™ Technology provided under license from NVIDIA Corporation. Copyright © 2002-2017 NVIDIA Corporation. All rights reserved. NVIDIA® and PhysX® are trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation and are used under license.
In case of problems, please check the <a href="http://support.bistudio.com/arma-3" target="_blank"> Bohemia Interactive support F.A.Q. </a>
, <a href="http://arma3.com/faq" target="_blank"> Arma 3 F.A.Q. </a>
, <a href="http://www.battleye.com/support/faq/" target="_blank"> BattlEye F.A.Q. </a>
, or <a href="https://arma3.com/launcher/troubleshooting" target="_blank"> Launcher troubleshooting guide </a>
.
You can help us to further improve the game by posting your feedback on the <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/" target="_blank"> Feedback Tracker </a>
.

CHANGELOG

DATA:

Added: F/A-181 Black Wasp II*
Added: To-201 Shikra*
Added: A-149 Gryphon*
Added: UCAV Sentinel*
Added: Deck Crew Vests*
Added: Showcase Fighter Jets*
Added: Showcase VTOL**
Added: CVN-83 USS Freedom aircraft carrier
Added: Praetorian 1C AAA autonomous defensive weapon system
Added: Mk-49 Spartan SAM autonomous defensive weapon system
Added: Mk-21 Centurion SAM autonomous defensive weapon system
Added: Ejection Seats
Added: Carrier Ops
Added: Sonic Boom SFX
Added: A set of extra <a href="http://steamcommunity.com/stats/107410/achievements" target="_blank"> Steam Achievements </a>
Added: Flashlights to several sidearms
Added: Visual representation of thrust for the Caesar BTT MFD (
Plane_Civil_01)\n* Added: Lased range and fire solution ready indicators
Added: <a href="https://forums.bistudio.com/topic/202603-tanks-fire-control-system/" target="_blank"> Fire-Control System </a>
for cannons and coax guns
Added: 'Incapacitated' and 'revived' death messages to the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Revive" target="_blank"> Revive </a>
system
Added: A new
RscTitles
class (
RscTitleDisplayEmpty)\n* Added: UI control for incremental throttle
Added: New icon for the PDW 2000 9mm
Added: The DLC Content Browser now shows a video preview on hover if the DLC has such video configured
Added: Khaki variant of the Mk17 Holosight
Added: Tritium sights to the 4-Five .45ACP
Added: New HMDs for the Kajman, Orca & Xi'an
Added: FCS to RCWS
Added: Impact point prediction to weapons of the Blackfish
Added: PNVS ( <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/A3_Targeting_config_reference#class_pilotCamera" target="_blank"> pilotCamera </a>)\n* Added: 'Suicided' death message to <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Revive" target="_blank"> Revive </a>
Added: The Xi'an now has 'flaps' for manual vectoring control
Added: Animations for wheels of locomotives and railroad cars, and lever and switch blades of railroad switches, for use by scripts (mainly the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/animateSource" target="_blank"> animateSource </a>
command). The names of animation sources can be found in config viewer (available in context menu in Eden Editor).
Added: The screen texture of mobile phones (
Land_MobilePhone_smart_F
and
Land_MobilePhone_old_F)\n* Added: New sound configuration for thunders
Added: Environment sounds update to Altis and Stratis
Added: The screen texture of whiteboards can now be adjusted in its Eden Editor attributes
Added: Sound for wind turbines
Added: Thrust animation to the Buzzard airplane
Added: Single release mode for countermeasures
Added: Field Manual entries for Jets DLC aircraft
Added: A thrust vectoring indicator to the Xi'an VTOL
Added: A new <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_admin" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_admin </a>
function
Added: HMD to the Blackfish VTOL
Added: A Targeting Pod indicator to Buzzard's HUD
Added: Following standards set by Eden Editor, Arsenal items have now multi-line tooltips, where the first one shows the display name of an item and the second its class name (currently not yet available for items in uniforms, vests and backpacks)
Added: A new MFD class with static projection of the horizon on the MFD display
Added: Jets DLC Welcome Screen
Added: A Jets DLC Dark Blue color preset
Added: Information prompt about the new controls for Jets
Added: Default keybinding (LCtrl+MWheel) for flaps / vectoring
Added: Tail-hook operation capability added to AI-piloted and auto-piloted airplanes that have the tail-hook
Added: Impact prediction to the 40mm gun of the Blackfish
Added: Custom panels are accessible via the
BIS_RscCustomInfo
* variables in the uiNamespace ( <a href="https://forums.bistudio.com/forums/topic/200468-jets-custom-panels-gps-camera-feeds/?do=findComment&comment=3157247" target="_blank"> BI Forum comment </a>)\n* Restrictions apply for those who don't own <a href="https://arma3.com/dlc/jets" target="_blank"> Arma 3 Jets DLC </a>

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- Restrictions apply for those who don't own <a href="https://arma3.com/apex" target="_blank"> Arma 3 Apex </a>

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Tweaked: The DLC Content Browser has been redesigned in preparation for new DLCs
(access it by pressing LShift + P anywhere in the game)
Tweaked: Aircraft with Dymanic Loadout selection are now default
(more Intel in a recent SITREP: <a href="https://dev.arma3.com/post/sitrep-00191" target="_blank"> https://dev.arma3.com/post/sitrep-00191 </a>)\n* Tweaked: Dependence of the 'Incapacitated' hitpoint was adjusted (and added to VR characters)
Tweaked: The SLAT armor and some other small details on the Kuma vehicle can now be retextured
Tweaked: The SUV and Hatchback vehicles now have proper icons in the Virtual Garage
Tweaked: Targeting pod modes and zoom have been adjusted
Tweaked: "Session time" of an asset is no longer shown in the DLC preview menu when the player is currently in no session (e.g. not playing a scenario, instead being in the Main Menu or Editor)
Tweaked: Auto elevation (lasing range) is now "T" by default
Tweaked: The zeroing range of several armored vehicles has been increased
Tweaked: AI pilots in CAS jets should now prefer attacking targets to just lasing them
Tweaked: The digital clock on the SUV & Truck now display the correct time
Tweaked: The GUI gunner aim point indication in the Kajman helicopter is now part of the HUD
Tweaked: Weapons of CAS airplanes no longer have a UI crosshair in the first person view
Tweaked: User Texture objects are now using a super shader instead of a normal one, so they can be customized easier
Tweaked: Notifications (e.g. a task notification) now appear on the screen for 3 seconds instead of 5
Tweaked: The gunners of the Mi-48 Kajman now use dual feed for their 30mm autocannon (making AI effective against both soft & hard targets)
Tweaked: The holding animation for the Titan was improved
Tweaked: The locking and launch performances of the PCML were improved
Tweaked: The GPS, Mine Detector & First Aid Kit are now using splendidly improved placement on the ground
Tweaked: Incapacitation triggering on the 'Advanced' Revive settings is now dependent fully on the 'Incapacitated' hitpoint
Tweaked: The 'Incapacitated' hitpoint damage dependency was adjusted
Tweaked: The AH-99 helicopter now supports <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Vehicle_Loadouts" target="_blank"> Dynamic Loadouts </a>
Tweaked: The audible range of structures being destroyed has been reduced
Tweaked: It is now possible to disable and re-enable Revive on a unit during a scenario
Tweaked: Revive death messages were extended. If allowed, messages are now 'A incapacitated B', 'A revived B', 'A bled out', 'A force respawned', 'A executed by B' and more.
Tweaked: The option to not consume a 'FAK' on Revive was removed. If Revive requires a 'FAK', it is always removed.
Tweaked: Only medics can now use Medikit for Revive
Tweaked: The NLAW & Titan missiles now have animated fins & rocket flames
Tweaked: The UI gunner aim indicator was removed from the Xi'an vehicle
Tweaked: AI units are now denoted by an '(AI)' suffix in the Revive messages
Tweaked: All Revive messages other then 'Incapacitated, 'Killed' and 'Executed' are now displayed only to friendlies
Tweaked: Respawning from the Pause Menu now triggers a 'Forced respawn' death message
Tweaked: It is now possible to Revive teammates using their Medikit or First Aid Kit
Tweaked: Revive's 3D icon color-coding has changed (orange color = player's resources won't be consumed (Medikit or target's FAK will be used), red = player's FAK will be consumed)
Tweaked: Players incapacitated underwater will drown quickly (cca. 10 seconds). The time runs also during the Revive process.
Tweaked: End Game Kavala and Feres now use Dynamic Simulation and Simple Objects
Tweaked: End Game Balavu, Moddergat, and Zaros now use <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Dynamic_Simulation" target="_blank"> Dynamic Simulation </a>
and Simple Objects
Tweaked: The windscreen of the MB 4WD can be now destroyed
Tweaked: Turrets of the Blackfish are now stabilized
Tweaked: The Marid, Panther and Bobcat crew now need to lase targets to get their ranges
Tweaked: End Game scenarios now use the updated Revive feature. It can be customized in the server settings. By default it requires a First Aid Kit or a Medikit and uses the 'Basic' incapacitation mode.
Tweaked: The flame of various missiles now starts in a more splendid way and properly disappears after the motor burns out
Tweaked: If a Revive action is not available due to missing equipment or Medic trait, a 3D icon displays this information
Tweaked: Ground-based Time Trials now fail upon catastrophic damage to any wheel
Tweaked: Geometry of the railway bridge was improved
Tweaked: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_moduleRespawnVehicle" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_moduleRespawnVehicle </a>
function is now better optimized in multiplayer
Tweaked: The volume of footsteps and cicadas was improved
Tweaked: The audio configuration of structure destruction was improved
Tweaked: The take off distance of the Buzzard airplane was improved
Tweaked: The Auto-hover hint now shows a key binding
Tweaked: The shell-case sound of the SDAR was improved
Tweaked: The configuration of shell-case sounds was improved for the SPAR-16, SPAR-16S, SPAR-17, Zafir and MK20 weapons
Tweaked: The MK20 and Katiba weapons now have slightly improved tail sounds
Tweaked: The SDV is now using a dynamic MFD instead of a static texture
Tweaked: The probability of breaking a lock by flares was increased
Tweaked: Xi'an now allows for a full range of vectoring angles while on the ground
Tweaked: The Targeting Pod mark in Wipeout, Neophron & Xi'an HUDs now stays at the edge of the screen when a ground or point lock is engaged
Tweaked: The
BIS_fnc_synchronizedObjects
function now works also in Eden Editor
Tweaked: The xH-9 family of helicopters no longer has a sensor display or threat detection
Tweaked: AT Titan's overall performance was improved
Tweaked: The HMD of the Blackfoot was improved
Tweaked: The locking duration is now 3s for IR missiles, 1.5s for Radar missiles and ~0s for LGBs
Tweaked: Resistance to countermeasures when locking has been decreased
Tweaked: The target lead pipper has been removed from CAS jets
Tweaked: Security of the debug console was improved
Tweaked: Bombs can now again be dropped on just a marked target without a lock and seek the target themselves in flight
Tweaked: Countermeasures timings and bursts when used by the AI
Tweaked: The laser designator on Xi'an is now controlled by its gunner instead of its pilot
Tweaked: Head motion in airplanes has been reduced in lateral and vertical axes and increased in the longitudinal axis (using the recently added property
headGforceLeaningFactor)\n* Tweaked: Stretched the useful range of VTOL throttles a bit
Tweaked: Auto-vectoring default keybinding (LCtrl+X)
Tweaked: Gun zeroing now works again for gunships and AA platforms
Tweaked: AI would choose firing their cannon over dropping bombs too often
Tweaked: Overall precision guided ammunition resistance to countermeasures has been further decreased when locking and increased once in flight
Tweaked: CAS airplanes now have a wider FoV mode in their targeting cameras
Tweaked: Angles of the sensors (including anti-radiation) of the CAS planes were increased
Tweaked: AI should now use the Scalpel for a bigger range of distances
Tweaked: Overall AI usage of the Scalpel and Skyfire
Fixed: The
RscFrame
,
RscLine
and
RscCheckbox
classes were not exported by
BIS_fnc_exportGUIBaseClasses
( <a href="https://forums.bistudio.com/topic/202717-bis_fnc_exportguibaseclasses-missing-classes" target="_blank"> https://forums.bistudio.com/topic/202717-bis_fnc_exportguibaseclasses-missing-classes </a>)\n* Fixed: The door of Taru's Transport Pod was not working correctly
Fixed: It was possible to respawn before the countdown was finished in End Game scenarios
Fixed: Formatting of texts in the DLC preview menu was incorrect (texts ended after the '&' symbol)
Fixed: Corrected scenario endings for Seize Edoris and Seize Feres when time runs out
Fixed: Script error when in the Respawn Screen and one of the loadouts / roles was removed
Fixed: When watching an End Game scenario as a Spectator and the last phase was reached, the Spectator could see the Intel as a side task until the Schematics were picked up for the first time
Fixed: The "FOB" text (used in Spectator's header) was not localized
Fixed: Players could disappear from a Spectator's list of entities while dead in some cases
Fixed: Spectators could see invisible entities in their map view in some cases
Fixed: The FOB could be established even when the area was not secured in the End Game Kavala scenario
Fixed: The Kuma and Mora could behave like submarines
Fixed: Incorrect placement of two metal boxes in the vehicle obstacle course in the MP Bootcamp scenario
Fixed: The Mk17 Holosight (black variant) had incorrect zeroing
Fixed: NATO bipods would heat up in Thermal Imaging
Fixed: NATO bipods had an incorrect material assigned
Fixed: The RHIB boat would rise up too easily after spamming the A and D keys
Fixed: The pilot proxy of the Xi'an was misaligned in exterior view
Fixed: Download lines were connected to players in vehicles even though they could not download in End Game scenarios
Fixed: Hidden Video Settings could still be adjusted
Fixed: The Friendly Fire module was not working correctly after loading a save in SP when applied on a specific entity
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_inTrigger" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_inTrigger </a>
did not return the distance to the border when an area was passed as an array without a height specified
Fixed: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_inTrigger" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_inTrigger </a>
function returned an incorrect distance to the border when used with ellipse shapes
Fixed: Incorrect shadows being cast on the UAV Terminal
Fixed: Visual lighting on the straps of the UAV Backpack was incorrect
Fixed: Error in the Respawn Screen when updating the position list
Fixed: Faction Showcases were optimized
Fixed: The MQ-12 Falcon had very low depression for its camera; now it should be the same as other UAVs ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T119472" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T119472 </a>)\n* Fixed: Bipods attached to the AK-12 would clip with hands of characters ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T120289" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T120289 </a>)\n* Fixed: When spectating an End Game match, Spectators would not be notified about instant Intel pickups, only download-able ones
Fixed: If you mysteriously manage to exit your Time Trial vehicle, you will now be disqualified
Fixed: Script error when the interface size or the resolution where changed from the Video Options without restarting the game
Fixed: The AR-2 Darter could get some damage to its rotors when taking off while using the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/selectPlayer" target="_blank"> selectPlayer </a>
command
Fixed: Character collisions in static weapons were incorrect
Fixed: The Marshall APC in the Resurgent West scenario could get stuck in some cases
Fixed: The Targeting Pod of the Y-32 Xi'an VTOL was not aligned properly ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T124063" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T124063 </a>)\n* Fixed: Secondary explosions on vehicles were triggered when the vehicle had its simulation disabled
Fixed: The position of the Pawnee helicopter in Showcase NATO was incorrect
Fixed: Titan AA missiles were losing track of their target after being launched in some cases
Fixed: Some sensor properties used incorrect units
Fixed: AT Titans dropped too much after soft-launches from vehicles
Fixed: The roll indicator in the Neophron plane was incorrect ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T124603" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T124603 </a>)\n* Fixed: Exiting the game was sometimes triggering a save
Fixed: Targets were incorrectly warned about Xi'an locking
Fixed: The <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/project/view/1/" target="_blank"> Feedback link </a>
in the Pause Menu was not working correctly
Fixed: Targets were incorrectly warned about DAGR and Scalpel locking
Fixed: Incorrectly deducted number of CM for the Blackfish
Fixed: The spectator camera would warp when following fast moving vehicles
Fixed: Error after removing respawn inventories during a scenario after respawn
Fixed: Correct "Countermeasures" hint for Showcase Helicopters
Fixed: Using the Respawn Module could result in a collision of the new vehicle with an old wreck
Fixed: Inconsistent targeting camera sensitivities utilizing the new
maxMouseX
/
YRotSpeed
properties ( <a href="https://forums.bistudio.com/forums/topic/200467-jets-sensor-overhaul-radars-irs-lazors-pgms/?do=findComment&comment=3186688" target="_blank"> https://forums.bistudio.com/forums/topic/200467-jets-sensor-overhaul-radars-irs-lazors-pgms/?do=findComment&comment=3186688 </a>)\n* Fixed: When the respawn position was not set to 'Where it was destroyed', players could set an incorrect respawn mode in the Respawn Module
Fixed: AA Titan would miss targets too often
Eden Editor
Added: AI radar rules (EMCON) are now in Eden Editor attributes
Tweaked: Module init functions now also fire on the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Event_Handlers:_Eden_Editor#ConnectionChanged3DEN" target="_blank"> connectionChanged3DEN </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Event_Handlers:_Eden_Editor#Dragged3DEN" target="_blank"> dragged3DEN </a>
object events
Fixed: Drop-down menus in Eden Editor attributes didn't work in some cases ( <a href="https://forums.bistudio.com/forums/topic/202908-eden-editor-drop-down-bug/" target="_blank"> https://forums.bistudio.com/forums/topic/202908-eden-editor-drop-down-bug/ </a>)\n* Apex Protocol (potential spoilers)
Fixed: Progress of the Extraction scenario could get stuck with disabled respawn and some other rare conditions
Fixed: In the last Apex Protocol mission, the mouse cursor would flicker and be visible during the outro video and credits, if the player would reach that point while dead
Fixed: In the Apex Protocol campaign JIP players could not open the dynamic groups interface
The East Wind (potential spoilers)
Fixed: Progress of the Moral Fiber scenario could get stuck after securing the warehouses ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T123781" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T123781 </a>)\n* Fixed: A composition was missing in the Resurgent West scenario
Fixed: Some options on the strategic maps at hubs were not localized
Fixed: Transition from base to patrol missions; the player is no longer instantly brought back to base

ENGINE:

Added: <a href="https://dev.arma3.com/post/oprep-sensor-overhaul" target="_blank"> Sensor Overhaul </a>
Added: Data Link
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Custom_Info" target="_blank"> Custom Info Panels </a>
Added: Extended Airplane Hitpoints
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki?title=Arma_3_Vehicle_Loadouts" target="_blank"> Dynamic Vehicle Loadouts </a>
Added: Improved Airplane Audio
Added: New
speedZomMaxSpeed
and
speedZoomMaxFOV
view parameters
Added: New MFD sources for the launch acceptability region:
LarTop
,
LarAmmoMax
,
LarAmmoMin
,
LarTargetDist
,
LarTargetSpeed
Added: New MFD sources:
gmeter
,
gmeterX
,
gmeterY
,
gmeterZ
,
gmeterGrav
,
gmeterXGrav
,
gmeterYGrav
,
gmeterZGrav
Added: New
modelToWorldWorld
and
modelToWorldVisualWorld
script commands (transforming model coordinates to world coordinates with absolute height without any adjustments)
Added: A new <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/endl" target="_blank"> endl </a>
script command (returns a line break for a string)
Added: Pilot camera can now center on locked targets (when in the 'locked' mode)
Added: A new <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/reportRemoteTarget" target="_blank"> reportRemoteTarget </a>
script command
Added: Support for launchers with multiple fire modes
Added: A new
ImpactDistance
MFD source
Added: New
thrusttime
,
inittime
,
rudder
, and
elevator
animation sources for flying missiles
Added: A new
refreshRate
MFD parameter (with a range from 0 to 1s)
Added: New animation sources for airplanes:
- aileronTLeftDamaged
- aileronTRightDamaged
- aileronBLeftDamaged
- aileronBRightDamaged
Added: Heading to the sensor display
Added: A new <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Dialog_Control_Map" target="_blank"> mapOrientation </a>
parameter (0 - default North orientation, 1 - map is rotating with player vehicle's direction, 2 - map rotates with weapon's direction)
Added: Heading, time and grid on the GPS screen
Added: A new <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/isDamageAllowed" target="_blank"> isDamageAllowed </a>
script command
Added: Analogue throttle for airplanes
Added: A separate airbrake control
Added: A new
font
MFD parameter
Added: New
wppointtoview
MFD source and
laseron
condition
Added: A new
throttle
MFD source
Added: A new
FCSZeroingDelay
parameter
Added: A new
throttleToThrustLogFactor
airplane config parameter
Added: A new
allowsMarking
config parameter
Added: A new <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/forceFlagTexture" target="_blank"> forceFlagTexture </a>
script command (these flags are very taxing on performance; use sparingly!)
Added: A new
missileKeepLockedCone
missile parameter
Added: A new <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getForcedFlagTexture" target="_blank"> getForcedFlagTexture </a>
script command
Added: New vehicle config vector parameter
headGforceLeaningFactor
Added: A new
activeSensorsOn
MFD condition and animation source
Added: A new
cmAmmo
MFD source
Added: An ability to split internal and external vehicle sounds
Added: New
CMweapon
,
airportCorner1toview
,
airportCorner2toview,
airportCorner3toview
,
airportCorner4toview
MFD sources
Added: A new <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/forgetTarget" target="_blank"> forgetTarget </a>
script command
Added: A new
vtolvectoring
MFD source
Added: A new
submunitionDirectionName
parameter
Added: A new
PylonAmmo
MFD source
Added: A new <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/admin" target="_blank"> admin </a>
script command
Added: Support for upcoming DLCs (Jets, Malden, Orange, TacOps, Tanks) in the Steam server browser protocol and the in-game server browser
Added: New
sourceLength
and
sourcePrecision
parameters to the
scale
MFD type
Added: New
clipTLParallax
and
clipBRParallax
MFD group parameters
Added: A new
pilotcameralock
MFD condition (0 disabled, 1 locked to terrain, 2 locked to objects)
Added: A new
autohover
MFD condition for helicopters
Added: A new
horizontoview
MFD type
Added: A new <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/remoteExecutedOwner" target="_blank"> remoteExecutedOwner </a>
script command
Added: A new
setAirplaneThrottle
script command
Added: A new <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setUserMFDvalue" target="_blank"> setUserMFDValue </a>
script command
Added: A new
User
MFD source
Added: A new
airplaneThrottle
script command
Added: Support for init processing of Simple Objects
Added: New
cameraHeadingDiff
,
cameraHeadingDiffX
, and
cameraHeadingDiffY
MFD sources
Added: Allowed using <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setObjectMaterial" target="_blank"> setObjectMaterial </a>
on Simple Objects
Added: New MFD condition
vtolMode
Added: A new 'VTOL 4' flight model
Tweaked: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/lbSort" target="_blank"> lbSort </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/lbSortByValue" target="_blank"> lbSortByValue </a>
commands were missing an alternative IDC syntax
Tweaked: The Thermal Imaging video feeds were improved
Tweaked: Flying units should no longer trigger mines
Tweaked: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Event_Handlers#Dammaged" target="_blank"> Dammaged </a>
Event Handler is now extended with additional arguments (
[unit,selection,damage,hitPointIndex,hitPoint,shooter,projectile])\n* Tweaked: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/weaponState" target="_blank"> weaponState </a>
script command was optimized and extended
Tweaked: It is now possible to set enemies, friendly units, and mines independently in maps in the difficulty options
Tweaked: Querying the name of a trigger is now possible via scripting
Tweaked: Jets can now perform sharper turns
Tweaked: Using the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/disableAI" target="_blank"> disableAI </a>
WeaponAim
command no longer affects players in turrets
Tweaked: AI will now switch radars on in Aware and Combat behaviors
Tweaked: Wired mines (e.g. the SLAM) are able to trigger even on bridges and other unusual locations
Tweaked: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/targets" target="_blank"> targets </a>
script command was extended with an
enemyOnly
parameter
Tweaked: AI skill - General now influences the reaction time for using countermeasures
Tweaked: Dead gunners will now be thrown out of vehicles when swapping positions with them
Tweaked: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setUnitPos" target="_blank"> setUnitPos </a>
command now works with fleeing units again
Tweaked: The external camera for airplanes and helicopters is now smoother
Tweaked: Using CTRL + '[' and CTRL + ']' now changes modes of the custom sensor info
Tweaked: The "Next Target" switch now works only with vehicle sensors
Tweaked: Distance of the targets on the Sensor Display is now scaled linearly. Each circle represents an actual 25% of the selected display range.
Tweaked: Target indication on HUD (MFD class) is now consistent with sensor mechanics
Tweaked: Drivers are now able to manually mark / unmark targets
Tweaked: Manual lock now primarily locks laser targets
Tweaked: Animations of ailerons and airbrakes now work even when the airplane is stopped
Tweaked: Changing the fire mode would not reset locking
Tweaked: Passive sensors now do not allow marking by default
Tweaked: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/createSoundSource" target="_blank"> createSoundSource </a>
script command can now be used also to look for sounds in a scenario config
Tweaked: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/ctrlCreate" target="_blank"> ctrlCreate </a>
command is now able to search scenario configs for classes ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T78873" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T78873 </a>
/ <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T116696" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T116696 </a>)\n* Tweaked: MFDs now use alpha blending (making it possible to render them in all colors, including black)
Tweaked: The TBB4 memory allocator was updated (
Intel TBB 2017 Update 5 -tbb2017_20170226oss)\n* Tweaked: Improved placing of wing vortices on airplanes at high speeds
Tweaked: Manual guidance of missiles was improved
Tweaked: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/isVehicleCargo" target="_blank"> isVehicleCargo </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/canVehicleCargo" target="_blank"> canVehicleCargo </a>
commands now work with non-vehicle cargo
Tweaked: The 3rd parameter of the animate and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/animateSource" target="_blank"> animateSource </a>
script commands can now be false
Tweaked: HMD MFDs now work on remote units (e.g. controlled by Zeus)
Tweaked: The config parameter for Wheels is now disabled when a vehicle is destroyed
Tweaked: Usage of <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/A3_Targeting_config_reference#showAllTargets" target="_blank"> showAllTargets </a>
is now limited to optics
Tweaked: Weapon selection of the Greyhawk UAV
Tweaked: VTOL flight models were adjusted
Fixed: Crash when equipping Uniforms, Vests, Headgear or Backpacks for a different skeleton ( <a href="https://forums.bistudio.com/topic/143930-general-discussion-dev-branch/?do=findComment&comment=3147936" target="_blank"> https://forums.bistudio.com/topic/143930-general-discussion-dev-branch/?do=findComment&comment=3147936 </a>)\n* Fixed: The video feed display would reset the vision mode
Fixed: Negative ping values were displayed for some players in the MP lobby
Fixed: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setVehicleVarName" target="_blank"> setVehicleVarName </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/vehicleVarName" target="_blank"> vehicleVarName </a>
commands would not work with triggers
Fixed: The minimap would display units in some cases
Fixed: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/targets" target="_blank"> targets </a>
script command was not working with an empty side filter
Fixed: The
ShowOnMap
parameter was ignored for the
cutRsc
and
cutText
script commands ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T120768" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T120768 </a>)\n* Fixed: Vehicle gunners would attack empty vehicles in some cases
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/selectWeaponTurret" target="_blank"> selectWeaponTurret </a>
and other commands for turrets would not work well in all cases
Fixed: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getRelPos" target="_blank"> getRelPos </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getRelDir" target="_blank"> getRelDir </a>
command would return nothing when <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/objNull" target="_blank"> objNull </a>
was used
Fixed: Turning off a laser in the Pilot Camera would not cancel bomb guidance
Fixed: Crash when a receiving a scenario with an incorrect signature
Fixed: Sub-munition would get duplicated after hitting vegetation
Fixed: The
simulrtd
and
simularma
MFD conditions were incorrect
Fixed: Default displays of vehicles without radar were incorrect
Fixed: The next target action would cycle only through enemy vehicles
Fixed: Marked targets would remain marked even after switching weapons / vehicles
Fixed: APCs showed a muzzle flash on coaxial machine guns also when firing from their canon ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T122866" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T122866 </a>)\n* Fixed: Crash on startup ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T123784" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T123784 </a>)\n* Fixed: The return type of the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/findEmptyPositionReady" target="_blank"> findEmptyPositionReady </a>
script command was incorrect
Fixed: Crash on start-up when loading third-party allocators to memory ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T123784" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T123784 </a>)\n* Fixed: Incorrect naming of waypoint markers for received orders
Fixed: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Event_Handlers#Deleted" target="_blank"> Deleted </a>
Event Handler was not fired for some Logic entities
Fixed: Dynamically simulated vehicles controlled by players could get disabled when leaving the map boundaries
Fixed: The disembark waypoint was displaying a 'Stop' order in the UI
Fixed: Analogue throttle / collective input got lost in the map or while chatting
Fixed: Crash when a Headless Client would try to load the missing
GFSDK_SSAO_D3D11.win64
and
Tobii.EyeX.Client
DLLs ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T123784" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T123784 </a>)\n* Fixed: Texture serialization of Simple Objects was not working correctly
Fixed: Playable units could not respawn on Dedicated Servers in some cases ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T124182" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T124182 </a>)\n* Fixed: The
wppoint
and
wppointtoview
MFD sources did not work correctly
Fixed: Crash when deleting an entity
Fixed: Latency values were not correctly refreshed at regular time intervals in some cases ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T123689" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T123689 </a>)\n* Fixed: The "
admins
" <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/server.cfg" target="_blank"> server.cfg </a>
parameter did not work correctly
Fixed: Crash connected to the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/createGearDialog" target="_blank"> createGearDialog </a>
script command
Fixed: The
enableHT
parameter was ignored in some cases
Fixed: Manual guidance of the Skalpel missiles was inaccurate
Fixed: Manually guided missiles were behaving incorrectly
Fixed: Laser and NV targets were not shown on the display
Fixed: It was not possible to mark vehicles occupied by enemies unless they were revealed
Fixed: Ctrl+LMB as fire order was required even when the commander has no weapon
Fixed: Vehicle mounted Titan AA / AT weren't locked by AI gunners
Fixed: Scripting commands <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/ctrlChecked" target="_blank"> ctrlChecked </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/ctrlSetChecked" target="_blank"> ctrlSetChecked </a>
did not work with multiple checkboxes ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T124639" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T124639 </a>)\n* Fixed: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setSoundEffect" target="_blank"> setSoundEffect </a>
scripting command was broken
Fixed: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/say3D" target="_blank"> say3D </a>
scripting command when used with an array
Fixed: Scripting command
getGroupIconParams
returned [] when a group was null, instead of default values
Fixed: AI gunners in gunships were not able to manually guide Scalpel missiles ( <a href="https://forums.bistudio.com/forums/topic/143930-general-discussion-dev-branch/?do=findComment&comment=3185774" target="_blank"> https://forums.bistudio.com/forums/topic/143930-general-discussion-dev-branch/?do=findComment&comment=3185774 </a>)\n* Fixed: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/remoteExec" target="_blank"> remoteExec </a>
command was not executed when calling a function accepting an array as its sole argument (e.g. <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/titleText" target="_blank"> titleText </a>
- <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T120182" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T120182 </a>)\n* Fixed: Pilot Camera movement sensitivity was not consistent in all planes
Fixed: Landing gear of planes could remain operational after being retracted
Fixed: UI / audio lock indication was less reliable than the MFD indication
Fixed: Wearing a wetsuit could prevent missile locks
Fixed: AI gunners in airplanes were not able to manually guide Scalpel missiles ( <a href="https://forums.bistudio.com/forums/topic/143930-general-discussion-dev-branch/?do=findComment&comment=3185774" target="_blank"> https://forums.bistudio.com/forums/topic/143930-general-discussion-dev-branch/?do=findComment&comment=3185774 </a>)\n* Fixed: Passive radar would not detect drone / AI radars forced ON via an attribute <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Eden_Editor" target="_blank"> Eden Editor </a>
Added: An attribute for AI to allow setting their vehicle radar mode
Added: A new <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/set3DENLogicType" target="_blank"> set3DENLogicType </a>
script command
Added: Support for disabling the Simple Object simulation attribute on certain objects
Tweaked: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setVehicleAmmoDef" target="_blank"> setVehicleAmmoDef </a>
script command now works correctly with pylon weapons
Fixed: Placing large objects on the sea surface behaved incorrectly
Fixed: Deleting a layer with UAVs would not delete their virtual 'crews'
Fixed: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Event_Handlers:_Eden_Editor#RegisteredToWorld3DEN" target="_blank"> RegisteredToWorld3DEN </a>
Event Handler was not working properly on Logic entities
Fixed: Ordering units to regroup would not work if some members of the group were removed
Fixed: Text of Comment entities would remain visible even after hiding the Eden Editor interface
Fixed: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Event_Handlers:_Eden_Editor#AttributesChanged3DEN" target="_blank"> AttributesChanged3DEN </a>
Event Handler was behaving incorrectly
Fixed: Vehicles displayed an empty icon after deleting part of the crew and using the 'change seat' feature
Fixed: Save & Load was not working correctly with the Data Link feature
Fixed: Crash in Eden Editor when using a filter on Custom Groups
Fixed: Some attributes were not saved for Simple Objects (e.g. model direction, textures, and others)

LAUNCHER:

Added: Support for upcoming DLCs (Jets, Malden, Orange, TacOps, Tanks) to Launcher's server browser
Added: A Promotion panel to the Dashboard
Added: Mod counters for loaded and available mods to the Mod page
Tweaked: Conditions for re-scanning mods in watched folders when an unimportant changes in files happens were optimized
Tweaked: The preset list moved from a pop-up window to a custom overlay panel (this also solves the issue with preset list open on another monitor)
Tweaked: The server browser filter panel background is not opaque anymore
Fixed: Min / max player counts in the Server Browser filter did not accept empty values after they were modified
Fixed: When all mods were unloaded, the Launcher would activate the mods from the last active preset the next time it started

SERVER:

Updated: Stand-alone Windows Dedicated Server (1.70)
Updated: Stand-alone Linux Dedicated Server (1.70)
- Known issue: Steam client modifies the
- steam_appid.txt
- file incorrectly. In case of issues, verify its content is:
107410
- Known issue: Sometimes the add-ons are loaded from the wrong installation (e.g. main game)
- Try adding

-mod=curator;kart;heli;mark;jets;expansion;dlcbundle;dlcbundle2** to your

- arma3server.exe
- shortcut

SPOTREP-00068

FROM: High Command
TO: Arma 3 Users
UNIT: Main Branch
ACTIVITY: Hotfix 1.70 (Crash Fixes, Helicopter Third-person Camera)
SIZE: ~66 MB / ~22 MB (depends on Apex ownership)

NOTES

Consider using the Steam client option to verify the integrity of the local game cache to avoid corrupted data after downloading this update.
Consider defragmenting your HDD after downloading large updates.
Updating a deeply moddable game and its platform is not without risks. We use various methods to communicate upcoming changes to our awesome modding community, such as via the <a href="https://dev.arma3.com/" target="_blank"> Dev Hub </a>
. We also co-operate directly on troubleshooting, and we offer an opportunity to test updates via our <a href="https://dev.arma3.com/rc-branch" target="_blank"> Release Candidate tests </a>
. Modders, server administrators and other members of the community do their best to prepare for updates and to address issues post-release as quickly as possible. Please be mindful of some interruptions (especially in the first hours / days after a release) while we all work to improve the game together.
A
Legacy Build
Steam branch is available for advanced users. It contains the previous significant main branch version (1.68). It can be used to compare specific changes between major releases. The access code for this branch is:
Arma3Legacy168
This update does not apply to <a href="http://dev.arma3.com/ports" target="_blank"> the experimental Linux and Mac port betas </a>
at time of writing. We hope to be updating those as soon as possible.
You can find the servers in the Steam library (switch the filter to "Tools") - "Arma 3 Server" (based on your OS, it will download the Windows or Linux version).
- Administrators can also use the command-line <a href="https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/SteamCMD" target="_blank"> SteamCMD </a>
- utility. The app ID is to be 233780.
- NVIDIA GameWorks™ Technology provided under license from NVIDIA Corporation. Copyright © 2002-2017 NVIDIA Corporation. All rights reserved. NVIDIA® and PhysX® are trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation and are used under license.
In case of problems, please check the <a href="http://support.bistudio.com/arma-3" target="_blank"> Bohemia Interactive support F.A.Q. </a>
, <a href="http://arma3.com/faq" target="_blank"> Arma 3 F.A.Q. </a>
, <a href="http://www.battleye.com/support/faq/" target="_blank"> BattlEye F.A.Q. </a>
, or <a href="https://arma3.com/launcher/troubleshooting" target="_blank"> Launcher troubleshooting guide </a>
.
You can help us to further improve the game by posting your feedback on the <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/" target="_blank"> Feedback Tracker </a>
.

CHANGELOG

DATA:

Tweaked: The third-person camera for helicopters was improved
Fixed: Some storage container inventories did not work properly ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T124837" target="_blank" title="Follow link"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T124837 </a>)\n

ENGINE:

Fixed: The CCIP did not adjust to zeroing changes
Fixed: Crash connected to loading MFDs
Fixed: Client crash ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T124832" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T124832 </a>)\n* Fixed: Crash connected to using the FCS ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T124830" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T124830 </a>)\n* Fixed: Laser Designators would ignore the presence of stones

SERVER:

Fixed: Crash of the Linux Dedicated Server on startup ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T124761" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T124761 </a>)\n* Updated: Stand-alone Windows Dedicated Server (1.70)
Updated: Stand-alone Linux Dedicated Server (1.70)
- Known issue: Steam client modifies the
- steam_appid.txt
- file incorrectly. In case of issues, verify its content is:
107410
- Known issue: Sometimes the add-ons are loaded from the wrong installation (e.g. main game)
- Try adding

-mod=curator;kart;heli;mark;jets;expansion;dlcbundle;dlcbundle2** to your

- arma3server.exe
- shortcut

SPOTREP-00069

FROM: High Command
TO: Arma 3 Users
UNIT: Main Branch
ACTIVITY: Game Update 1.72 (Malden DLC, Combat Patrol, Flight Model Tweaks)
SIZE: ~6.5 GB / ~1.1 GB (depends on Apex ownership)

NOTES

Consider using the Steam client option to verify the integrity of the local game cache to avoid corrupted data after downloading this update.
Consider defragmenting your HDD after downloading large updates.
Updating a deeply moddable game and its platform is not without risks. We use various methods to communicate upcoming changes to our awesome modding community, such as via the <a href="https://dev.arma3.com/" target="_blank"> Dev Hub </a>
. We also co-operate directly on troubleshooting, and we offer an opportunity to test updates via our <a href="https://dev.arma3.com/rc-branch" target="_blank"> Release Candidate tests </a>
. Modders, server administrators and other members of the community do their best to prepare for updates and to address issues post-release as quickly as possible. Please be mindful of some interruptions (especially in the first hours / days after a release) while we all work to improve the game together.
A
Legacy Build
Steam branch is available for advanced users. It contains the previous significant main branch version (1.70). It can be used to compare specific changes between major releases. The access code for this branch is:
Arma3Legacy170
This update does not apply to <a href="http://dev.arma3.com/ports" target="_blank"> the experimental Linux and Mac port betas </a>
at time of writing. We hope to be updating those as soon as possible.
You can find the servers in the Steam library (switch the filter to "Tools") - "Arma 3 Server" (based on your OS, it will download the Windows or Linux version).
- Administrators can also use the command-line <a href="https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/SteamCMD" target="_blank"> SteamCMD </a>
- utility. The app ID is to be 233780.
- NVIDIA GameWorks™ Technology provided under license from NVIDIA Corporation. Copyright © 2002-2017 NVIDIA Corporation. All rights reserved. NVIDIA® and PhysX® are trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation and are used under license.
In case of problems, please check the <a href="http://support.bistudio.com/arma-3" target="_blank"> Bohemia Interactive support F.A.Q. </a>
, <a href="http://arma3.com/faq" target="_blank"> Arma 3 F.A.Q. </a>
, <a href="http://www.battleye.com/support/faq/" target="_blank"> BattlEye F.A.Q. </a>
, or <a href="https://arma3.com/launcher/troubleshooting" target="_blank"> Launcher troubleshooting guide </a>
.
You can help us to further improve the game by posting your feedback on the <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/" target="_blank"> Feedback Tracker </a>
.

CHANGELOG

DATA:

Added: Malden 2035 terrain
Added: <a href="https://dev.arma3.com/post/oprep-combat-patrol" target="_blank"> Combat Patrol </a>
multiplayer scenarios
Added: Escape from Tanoa multiplayer scenario*
Added: Escape from Malden multiplayer scenario
Added: Zeus scenarios for the Malden terrain
Added: Community-made billboards
Added: New skins for several structures
Added: Variants of the in-game whiteboard, sleeved map and paper map (for Tanoa and Malden)
Added: Template for <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Sensors#Data_Link" target="_blank"> Data Link </a>
targeting systems (sensors)
Added: HUD indication when using 12.7x108mm APDS magazines
Added: A visibility condition for the Blackfish horizon indicator
Added: Tigris and Cheetah now utilize <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Sensors#Data_Link" target="_blank"> Data Link </a>
Added: Preview video for <a href="https://arma3.com/dlc/jets" target="_blank"> Jets DLC </a>
in the DLC Browser (Shift+P)
Added: A water impact effect to the 120mm APFSDS shells ( <a href="https://forums.bistudio.com/forums/topic/143930-general-discussion-dev-branch/?do=findComment&comment=3186371" target="_blank"> https://forums.bistudio.com/forums/topic/143930-general-discussion-dev-branch/?do=findComment&comment=3186371 </a>)\n* Added: A new "Malden Sand" UI Color preset for Malden DLC
Added: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJUnMuKmW3E" target="_blank"> Jets Community Guide </a>
in-game implementation
Added: Dynamic Loadout MFD information for the Neophron and Xi'an aircraft
Added: A laser designator indicator for the Xi'an and Blackfish crews
Added: Map symbols to several more objects
Added: Vehicle turret indicators to the remaining ground vehicles
Added: Audio-related memory points for certain structures
Restrictions apply to those who don't own the <a href="https://arma3.com/apex" target="_blank"> Apex expansion </a>

.

Tweaked: Flight model of the Gryphon plane (incl. fixed stall and better rudder authority)
Tweaked: Flight model of the Shikra plane (it should now have improved stability and more correct AoA behavior)
Tweaked: Flight model of the Sentinel UCAV (better stability, less maneuverability)
Tweaked: Flight model of the Buzzard plane (slightly more power, stability and fun)
Tweaked: Ambient animals now seek a hiding spot while it rains
Tweaked: The Sentinel could explode when taking off in some cases
Tweaked: Ejection is now available only to non-stationary planes (when the Get Out action is not available)
Tweaked: Automated wing folding is now only active for planes with their engine(s) on and landing gear down and should be less performance demanding
Tweaked: The inverted plane flag proxy was inverted in an incorrect way
Tweaked: Spanish Welcome Screens now use a more appropriate separator style
Tweaked: AA missile performance
Tweaked: Automated tailhook operation for AI is now directly tied to the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Event_Handlers#Landing" target="_blank"> Landing </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Event_Handlers#LandingCanceled" target="_blank"> LandingCanceled </a>
events
Tweaked: The Ejection system was refactored to resolve multiple issues
Tweaked: Performance of AA missiles was improved
Tweaked: AI gunners of the Praetorian were too inaccurate
Tweaked: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_setPitchBank" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_setPitchBank </a>
function will now restore a moving vehicle's velocity after setting pitch and bank
Tweaked: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_findSafePos" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_findSafePos </a>
function now has a better position selection and blacklisting now supports all area formats
Tweaked: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_randomPosTrigger" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_randomPosTrigger </a>
function now supports areas in array format and random distribution within an ellipse was improved
Tweaked: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_getUnitInsignia" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_getUnitInsignia </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_setUnitInsignia" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_setUnitInsignia </a>
functions should now work correctly in MP
Tweaked: It is now possible to whitelist users able to access the debug console in multiplayer ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T124835" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T124835 </a>)\n* Tweaked: When
test_EmptyObjectForBubbles
,
test_EmptyObjectForFireBig
and
test_EmptyObjectForSmoke
are deleted, all their emitters are now deleted automatically
Tweaked: The Black Wasp is now more durable
Tweaked: Spatial targeting symbology
Tweaked: Credits and ORBAT credits were adjusted
Tweaked: The hand animation for the Protector SMG was improved
Tweaked: Carrier static defenses now partially rely on <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Sensors#Data_Link" target="_blank"> Data Link </a>
from the Praetorian turret (it's the only one with a 360° scan coverage)
Tweaked: Wrecks of the MQ-4A and KH-3A UAVs were hovering
Tweaked: It is now possible again to mount bombs to the outer pylons of the Wipeout plane ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T124725" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T124725 </a>)\n* Tweaked: The loadout of the Neophron was adjusted (more bombs can now be carried)
Tweaked: The template for the
NVSensor
is now on par with the
LaserSensor
(180° / 6km)
Tweaked: The Neophron now uses an improved canopy destruction system
Tweaked: The LOM 250-G bomb model was resized
Tweaked: Geometry of the Modular Bunker (Tall) was improved for better interior deployment
Tweaked: The damage model of the Shikra plane was improved
Tweaked: The head position of the Xi'an pilot was adjusted to make aiming with rockets easier
Tweaked: The gun pod of the Buzzard plane was aligned with its HUD
Tweaked: The flight model of the Buzzard plane was overhauled ( <a href="https://forums.bistudio.com/forums/topic/157525-fixed-wing-flight-model-dev-branch/" target="_blank"> https://forums.bistudio.com/forums/topic/157525-fixed-wing-flight-model-dev-branch/ </a>)\n* Tweaked: Filtering of audio elements in the "Play Sounds" Zeus module was improved
Tweaked: Planes called by the CAS module will now release counter-measures after finishing the strike (does not apply to bomb strikes)
Tweaked: Military Base Wall debris is no longer tilting when destroyed
Tweaked: Armor values of the Speedboat were lowered
Tweaked: The UCAV Sentinel now unfolds its wings when taking off just like other planes
Tweaked: Hitpoints for the Gryphon plane were improved
Tweaked: Revive mode is now available in Zeus Game Master scenarios (customizable in the server parameters, off by default)
Tweaked: Loudspeakers in the faction Showcase scenarios are now louder
Tweaked: The flight model and overall performance of the Shikra jet were overhauled
Tweaked: Reduced intensity for the Flora / Fauna / Wind layers in environmental sounds ( <a href="https://forums.bistudio.com/forums/topic/145599-audio-tweaking-dev-branch/?do=findComment&comment=3197303" target="_blank"> https://forums.bistudio.com/forums/topic/145599-audio-tweaking-dev-branch/?do=findComment&comment=3197303 </a>
- will be further tweaked)
Tweaked: Defining a module function as "" no longer triggers an error message
Tweaked: Flight models of the Black Wasp and Shikra aircraft
Tweaked: Some structures were reconfigured (audio-wise)
Tweaked: Garage icons for several vehicles
Tweaked: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_vectorDirAndUpRelative" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_vectorDirAndUpRelative </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_weaponDirectionRelative" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_weaponDirectionRelative </a>
functions are now optimized
Tweaked: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Revive" target="_blank"> Revive </a>
option on units is now disabled if Revive is disabled or non-existent
Tweaked: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_initVehicle" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_initVehicle </a>
function now skips the change of mass when used with a simple object
Tweaked: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_setVehicleMass" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_setVehicleMass </a>
function will now exit if the vehicle is a simple object
Tweaked: Unarmed variants of the LSVs no longer display weapon info in the IGUI
Fixed: Script error when using the side door of the CH-49
Fixed: Footstep sounds on a specific wooden surface were incorrect
Fixed: Some machine guns were incorrectly equipped with the <a href="https://forums.bistudio.com/forums/topic/202603-tanks-fire-control-system/" target="_blank"> FCS </a>
( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T124824" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T124824 </a>)\n* Fixed: Building destruction sound could get delayed in some cases
Fixed: Transporting the UGV in the Blackfish was visually incorrect
Fixed: An incorrect LOD of the Blackfish was showing when looking via the co-pilot camera
Fixed: Canopies from all planes should now float on water a little bit before sinking
Fixed: Legs of MB 4WD passengers could clip through the floor
Fixed: AI crew of the Cheetah and Tigris would refuse to attack infantry ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T124954" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T124954 </a>)\n* Fixed: The Falcon UAV's camera in the UAV Terminal was misaligned
Fixed: Helicopter Time Trials involving Sling Loading did not always fail when the winch was destroyed
Fixed: The Sport Fence was appearing twice in Zeus in some cases
Fixed: Jets defense turrets were missing from the Field Manual
Fixed: Pylon proxies were not visible in certain resolution LODs
Fixed: Vehicle crew were headbanging too hard when firing the 40mm GM ( <a href="https://forums.bistudio.com/forums/topic/143930-general-discussion-dev-branch/?do=findComment&comment=3151233" target="_blank"> https://forums.bistudio.com/forums/topic/143930-general-discussion-dev-branch/?do=findComment&comment=3151233 </a>)\n* Fixed: The stealth variant of the Black Wasp jet had external pylons available
Fixed: Some HMDs were visible when turning to the sides
Fixed: Several localization glitches (e.g. the Splendid Camera)
Fixed: It was too difficult to shoot through the ruins of Church 02
Fixed: The "
scriptName
" parameter of the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_setVehicleMass" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_setVehicleMass </a>
function was incorrect
Fixed: The pilots of the WY-55 can now lock ASRAAM missiles
Fixed: The grenade launcher of the AK12 would be open at incorrect moments
Fixed: Brake lights on the Tempest trucks were not working correctly
Fixed: The occluder of the Tent Hangar was inverted
Fixed: The altitude indicator on the Blackfish was displaying incorrect values <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Eden_Editor" target="_blank"> Eden Editor </a>
Fixed: A missing string error when placing a trigger with <a href="https://arma3.com/dlc/jets" target="_blank"> Jets DLC </a>
music as an Effects attribute
Fixed: Eden Editor marker shapes had an incorrect tooltip text
Fixed: The tutorial about scenario attributes contained an incorrect item
The East Wind (potential spoilers)
Fixed: There were some floating objects in the Moral Fiber scenario

ENGINE:

Added: Air friction parameters for planes (
gearsUpFrictionCoef
,
airBrakeFrictionCoef
,
airFrictionCoefs2
,
airFrictionCoefs1
,
airFrictionCoefs0)\n* Added: A new <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/isVehicleRadarOn" target="_blank"> isVehicleRadarOn </a>
script command
Added: New <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/listVehicleSensors" target="_blank"> listVehicleSensors </a>
, <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/listRemoteTargets" target="_blank"> listRemoteTargets </a>
, <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/enableVehicleSensor" target="_blank"> enableVehicleSensor </a>
, and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/isVehicleSensorEnabled" target="_blank"> isVehicleSensorEnabled </a>
script commands
Added: A new <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getCompatiblePylonMagazines" target="_blank"> getCompatiblePylonMagazines </a>
script command
Added: New "
turret
" and "
turrettoview
" MFD animation sources
Added: A new "
projection
" MFD parameter
Added: A new "
lineType
" MFD line parameter (0 - full line, 1 - dotted line, 2 - dashed line, 3 - dot-dashed line)
Added: New <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/addForce" target="_blank"> addForce </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/addTorque" target="_blank"> addTorque </a>
script commands
Added: New <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/vectorModelToWorld" target="_blank"> vectorModelToWorld </a>
, <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/vectorModelToWorld" target="_blank"> vector </a> <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/vectorModelToWorldVisual" target="_blank"> ModelToWorldVisual </a>
, <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/vectorModelToWorld" target="_blank"> vector </a> <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/vectorWorldToModel" target="_blank"> WorldToModel </a>
, and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/vectorModelToWorld" target="_blank"> vector </a> <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/vectorWorldToModelVisual" target="_blank"> WorldToModelVisual </a>
script commands
Added: A new "
defaultUserMFDvalues
" transport config variable
Added: A new "
nvg
" MFD condition
Added: 'Malden DLC' and 'Malden 2035' scenario Workshop tags
Tweaked: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/callExtension" target="_blank"> CallExtension </a>
interface was enhanced with a RVVersion function
Tweaked: AI boat movement in shallow waters was improved
Tweaked: AI plane path-finding at high altitudes was improved
Tweaked: AI driving heavy vehicles should not stop for small obstacles anymore
Tweaked: Precision of the
IntersectWithGround
functionality was improved
Tweaked: It is now possible to mark <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Sensors#Data_Link" target="_blank"> Data Link </a>
targets using remote sensors
Tweaked: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/toFixed" target="_blank"> toFixed </a>
script command was extended
Tweaked: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setUserMFDvalue" target="_blank"> setUserMFDvalue </a>
now supports more parameters
Tweaked: The count of "
userXX
" MFD user values was raised from 10 to 50
Tweaked: The MFD variable color is now a simple expression
Tweaked: Heavy gunfire situations should now be slightly less performance demanding
Fixed: Automatic landing gear retracting was not consistent for players in all situations
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Sensors#Data_Link" target="_blank"> Data Link </a>
could receive contacts even when it was disabled
Fixed: Crash when using the <a href="https://forums.bistudio.com/forums/topic/202603-tanks-fire-control-system/" target="_blank"> FCS </a>
in some cases ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T124830" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T124830 </a>)\n* Fixed: Crash to desktop ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T124832" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T124832 </a>)\n* Fixed: Players could lock onto enemy laser designators
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/vectorWorldToModel" target="_blank"> vectorWorldToModel </a>
did not work as expected
Eden Editor
Fixed: Layers were not enabled correctly after loading a scenario
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Vehicle_Loadouts" target="_blank"> Dynamic Loadouts </a>
check boxes in the Attributes were not working correctly in some cases

LAUNCHER:

Added: A mod counter for loaded / available mods
Added: Escape game type support to Launcher's Server Browser
Added: Malden terrain as an option for the
-world
parameter
Tweaked: Automatic re-scan of watched folders is now more specifically targeted and should ignore changes in those folders irrelevant to mods
Tweaked: The background color for the Server Browser's filter panel was changed
Fixed: When all mods where unloaded while the Launcher was being closed, the mods from the last active preset were loaded (ignoring the unsaved modification done to it)

SERVER:

Updated: Stand-alone Windows Dedicated Server (1.72)
Updated: Stand-alone Linux Dedicated Server (1.72)
- Known issue: Steam client modifies the
- steam_appid.txt
- file incorrectly. In case of issues, verify its content is:
107410
- Known issue: Sometimes the add-ons are loaded from the wrong installation (e.g. main game)
- Try adding

-mod=curator;kart;heli;mark;expansion** ;jets;argo

- ;dlcbundle;dlcbundle2
- to your
- arma3server.exe
- shortcut

SPOTREP-00070

FROM: High Command
TO: Arma 3 Users
UNIT: Main Branch
ACTIVITY: Hotfix 1.72 (Laser Targets, Drone Ownership)
SIZE: ~40 MB / ~21 MB (depends on Apex ownership)

NOTES

Consider using the Steam client option to verify the integrity of the local game cache to avoid corrupted data after downloading this update.
Consider defragmenting your HDD after downloading large updates.
Updating a deeply moddable game and its platform is not without risks. We use various methods to communicate upcoming changes to our awesome modding community, such as via the <a href="https://dev.arma3.com/" target="_blank"> Dev Hub </a>
. We also co-operate directly on troubleshooting, and we offer an opportunity to test updates via our <a href="https://dev.arma3.com/rc-branch" target="_blank"> Release Candidate tests </a>
. Modders, server administrators and other members of the community do their best to prepare for updates and to address issues post-release as quickly as possible. Please be mindful of some interruptions (especially in the first hours / days after a release) while we all work to improve the game together.
A
Legacy Build
Steam branch is available for advanced users. It contains the previous significant main branch version (1.70). It can be used to compare specific changes between major releases. The access code for this branch is:
Arma3Legacy170
This update does not apply to <a href="http://dev.arma3.com/ports" target="_blank"> the experimental Linux and Mac port betas </a>
at time of writing. We hope to be updating those as soon as possible.
You can find the servers in the Steam library (switch the filter to "Tools") - "Arma 3 Server" (based on your OS, it will download the Windows or Linux version).
- Administrators can also use the command-line <a href="https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/SteamCMD" target="_blank"> SteamCMD </a>
- utility. The app ID is to be 233780.
- NVIDIA GameWorks™ Technology provided under license from NVIDIA Corporation. Copyright © 2002-2017 NVIDIA Corporation. All rights reserved. NVIDIA® and PhysX® are trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation and are used under license.
In case of problems, please check the <a href="http://support.bistudio.com/arma-3" target="_blank"> Bohemia Interactive support F.A.Q. </a>
, <a href="http://arma3.com/faq" target="_blank"> Arma 3 F.A.Q. </a>
, <a href="http://www.battleye.com/support/faq/" target="_blank"> BattlEye F.A.Q. </a>
, or <a href="https://arma3.com/launcher/troubleshooting" target="_blank"> Launcher troubleshooting guide </a>
.
You can help us to further improve the game by posting your feedback on the <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/" target="_blank"> Feedback Tracker </a>
.

CHANGELOG

ENGINE:

Fixed: Guided missiles and bombs from drones would not follow locked laser targets ( <a href="https://forums.bistudio.com/forums/topic/143930-general-discussion-dev-branch/?do=findComment&comment=3205668" target="_blank"> https://forums.bistudio.com/forums/topic/143930-general-discussion-dev-branch/?do=findComment&comment=3205668 </a>)\n* Fixed: AI could take control over players while they were operating drones in some cases

SERVER:

Updated: Stand-alone Windows Dedicated Server (1.72)
Updated: Stand-alone Linux Dedicated Server (1.72)
- Known issue: Steam client modifies the
- steam_appid.txt
- file incorrectly. In case of issues, verify its content is:
107410
- Known issue: Sometimes the add-ons are loaded from the wrong installation (e.g. main game)
- Try adding
- -
- mod=curator;kart;heli;mark;expansion
- ;jets;argo
- ;dlcbundle;dlcbundle2
- to your
- arma3server.exe
- shortcut

SPOTREP-00071

FROM: High Command
TO: Arma 3 Users
UNIT: Main Branch
ACTIVITY: Hotfix 1.72 (Chinese Languages)
SIZE: ~8.7 MB / ~1.1 MB (depends on Apex ownership)

NOTES

Consider using the Steam client option to verify the integrity of the local game cache to avoid corrupted data after downloading this update.
Consider defragmenting your HDD after downloading large updates.
Updating a deeply moddable game and its platform is not without risks. We use various methods to communicate upcoming changes to our awesome modding community, such as via the <a class="external-link" href="https://dev.arma3.com/" rel="nofollow"> Dev Hub </a>
. We also co-operate directly on troubleshooting, and we offer an opportunity to test updates via our <a class="external-link" href="https://dev.arma3.com/rc-branch" rel="nofollow"> Release Candidate tests </a>
. Modders, server administrators and other members of the community do their best to prepare for updates and to address issues post-release as quickly as possible. Please be mindful of some interruptions (especially in the first hours / days after a release) while we all work to improve the game together.
A
Legacy Build
Steam branch is available for advanced users. It contains the previous significant main branch version (1.70). It can be used to compare specific changes between major releases. The access code for this branch is:
Arma3Legacy170
This update does not apply to <a class="external-link" href="http://dev.arma3.com/ports" rel="nofollow"> the experimental Linux and Mac port betas </a>
at time of writing. We hope to be updating those as soon as possible.
You can find the servers in the Steam library (switch the filter to "Tools") - "Arma 3 Server" (based on your OS, it will download the Windows or Linux version).
- Administrators can also use the command-line <a class="external-link" href="https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/SteamCMD" rel="nofollow"> SteamCMD </a>
- utility. The app ID is to be 233780.
- NVIDIA GameWorks™ Technology provided under license from NVIDIA Corporation. Copyright © 2002-2017 NVIDIA Corporation. All rights reserved. NVIDIA® and PhysX® are trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation and are used under license.
In case of problems, please check the <a class="external-link" href="http://support.bistudio.com/arma-3" rel="nofollow"> Bohemia Interactive support F.A.Q. </a>
, <a class="external-link" href="http://arma3.com/faq" rel="nofollow"> Arma 3 F.A.Q. </a>
, <a class="external-link" href="http://www.battleye.com/support/faq/" rel="nofollow"> BattlEye F.A.Q. </a>
, or <a class="external-link" href="https://arma3.com/launcher/troubleshooting" rel="nofollow"> Launcher troubleshooting guide </a>
.
You can help us to further improve the game by posting your feedback on the <a class="external-link" href="http://feedback.arma3.com/" rel="nofollow"> Feedback Tracker </a>
.

CHANGELOG

DATA:

Added: Chinese and Chinese (simplified) languages
Tweaked: Language selection UI now properly displays all languages

SERVER:

Updated: Stand-alone Windows Dedicated Server (1.72)
Updated: Stand-alone Linux Dedicated Server (1.72)
- Known issue: Steam client modifies the
- steam_appid.txt
- file incorrectly. In case of issues, verify its content is:
107410
- Known issue: Sometimes the add-ons are loaded from the wrong installation (e.g. main game)
- Try adding
- -
- mod=curator;kart;heli;mark;expansion
- ;jets;argo
- ;dlcbundle;dlcbundle2
- to your
- arma3server.exe
- shortcut

SPOTREP-00072

FROM: High Command
TO: Arma 3 Users
UNIT: Main Branch
ACTIVITY: Hotfix 1.74 (Net Code Security)
SIZE: ~40 MB / ~17 MB

NOTES

Changes in this hotfix affect Arma 3's net code, that is why we decided to raise the game version to 1.74 in order to ensure a smooth gameplay experience without network and compatibility-related problems.
Consider using the Steam client option to verify the integrity of the local game cache to avoid corrupted data after downloading this update.
Consider defragmenting your HDD after downloading large updates.
Updating a deeply moddable game and its platform is not without risks. We use various methods to communicate upcoming changes to our awesome modding community, such as via the <a href="https://dev.arma3.com/" target="_blank"> Dev Hub </a>
. We also co-operate directly on troubleshooting, and we offer an opportunity to test updates via our <a href="https://dev.arma3.com/rc-branch" target="_blank"> Release Candidate tests </a>
. Modders, server administrators and other members of the community do their best to prepare for updates and to address issues post-release as quickly as possible. Please be mindful of some interruptions (especially in the first hours / days after a release) while we all work to improve the game together.
A
Legacy Build
Steam branch is available for advanced users. It contains the previous significant main branch version (1.70). It can be used to compare specific changes between major releases. The access code for this branch is:
Arma3Legacy170
This update does not apply to <a href="http://dev.arma3.com/ports" target="_blank"> the experimental Linux and Mac port betas </a>
at time of writing. We hope to be updating those as soon as possible.
You can find the servers in the Steam library (switch the filter to "Tools") - "Arma 3 Server" (based on your OS, it will download the Windows or Linux version).
- Administrators can also use the command-line <a href="https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/SteamCMD" target="_blank"> SteamCMD </a>
- utility. The app ID is to be 233780.
- NVIDIA GameWorks™ Technology provided under license from NVIDIA Corporation. Copyright © 2002-2017 NVIDIA Corporation. All rights reserved. NVIDIA® and PhysX® are trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation and are used under license.
In case of problems, please check the <a href="http://support.bistudio.com/arma-3" target="_blank"> Bohemia Interactive support F.A.Q. </a>
, <a href="http://arma3.com/faq" target="_blank"> Arma 3 F.A.Q. </a>
, <a href="http://www.battleye.com/support/faq/" target="_blank"> BattlEye F.A.Q. </a>
, or <a href="https://arma3.com/launcher/troubleshooting" target="_blank"> Launcher troubleshooting guide </a>
.
You can help us to further improve the game by posting your feedback on the <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/" target="_blank"> Feedback Tracker </a>
.

CHANGELOG

ENGINE:

Fixed: Potential security issue connected to Arma 3's net code

SERVER:

Updated: Stand-alone Windows Dedicated Server (1.74)
Updated: Stand-alone Linux Dedicated Server (1.74)
- Known issue: Steam client modifies the
- steam_appid.txt
- file incorrectly. In case of issues, verify its content is:
107410
- Known issue: Sometimes the add-ons are loaded from the wrong installation (e.g. main game)
- Try adding
- -
- mod=curator;kart;heli;mark;expansion
- ;jets;argo
- ;dlcbundle;dlcbundle2
- to your
- arma3server.exe
- shortcut

SPOTREP-00073

FROM: High Command
TO: Arma 3 Users
UNIT: Main Branch
ACTIVITY: Game Update 1.76 (Laws of War DLC, Mine Detector Enhancements)
SIZE: ~9.0 GB / ~1.4 GB (depends on Apex ownership)

NOTES

Consider using the Steam client option to verify the integrity of the local game cache to avoid corrupted data after downloading this update.
Consider defragmenting your HDD after downloading large updates.
Updating a deeply moddable game and its platform is not without risks. We use various methods to communicate upcoming changes to our awesome modding community, such as via the <a href="https://dev.arma3.com/" target="_blank"> Dev Hub </a>
. We also co-operate directly on troubleshooting, and we offer an opportunity to test updates via our <a href="https://dev.arma3.com/rc-branch" target="_blank"> Release Candidate tests </a>
. Modders, server administrators and other members of the community do their best to prepare for updates and to address issues post-release as quickly as possible. Please be mindful of some interruptions (especially in the first hours / days after a release) while we all work to improve the game together.
A
Legacy Build
Steam branch is available for advanced users. It contains the previous significant main branch version (1.74). It can be used to compare specific changes between major releases. The access code for this branch is:
Arma3Legacy174
This update does not apply to <a href="http://dev.arma3.com/ports" target="_blank"> the experimental Linux and Mac port betas </a>
at time of writing. We hope to be updating those as soon as possible.
You can find the servers in the Steam library (switch the filter to "Tools") - "Arma 3 Server" (based on your OS, it will download the Windows or Linux version).
- Administrators can also use the command-line <a href="https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/SteamCMD" target="_blank"> SteamCMD </a>
- utility. The app ID is to be 233780.
- NVIDIA GameWorks™ Technology provided under license from NVIDIA Corporation. Copyright © 2002-2017 NVIDIA Corporation. All rights reserved. NVIDIA® and PhysX® are trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation and are used under license.
In case of problems, please check the <a href="http://support.bistudio.com/arma-3" target="_blank"> Bohemia Interactive support F.A.Q. </a>
, <a href="http://arma3.com/faq" target="_blank"> Arma 3 F.A.Q. </a>
, <a href="http://www.battleye.com/support/faq/" target="_blank"> BattlEye F.A.Q. </a>
, or <a href="https://arma3.com/launcher/troubleshooting" target="_blank"> Launcher troubleshooting guide </a>
.
You can help us to further improve the game by posting your feedback on the <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/" target="_blank"> Feedback Tracker </a>
.

CHANGELOG

DATA:

Added: <a href="https://arma3.com/dlc/lawsofwar" target="_blank"> Laws of War DLC </a>
*
Added: International Development & Aid Project faction (IDAP)
Added: IDAP Vehicles (reskins)
Added: IDAP Cap (variants)
Added: Aid Worker Clothes (variants)
Added: Van (Transport, Cargo, Ambulance variants - 20+ liveries)*
Added: Utility Drone (Cargo, Medical variants)*
Added: Corresponding UAV bags
Added: Demining Drone*
Added: APERS Mine Dispenser*
Added: Training Mine*
Added: Cluster Bombs (3 factions - see Pylon settings of aircraft)
Added: Unexploded Ordnance (3 factions x 4 triggers)
Added: Safety Vest (variants)*
Added: Multi-Pocket Vest (variants)*
Added: Identification Vest (variants)*
Added: EOD Vest (variants)*
Added: Messenger Bag (variants)*
Added: Leg Strap Bag (variants)*
Added: Wireless Earpiece*
Added: Ear Protectors (variants)*
Added: Hard Hat (variants)*
Added: Safari Hat (variants)*
Added: Head Bandage (variants)*
Added: Basic Helmet (variants)*
Added: Press Helmet (variants)*
Added: Respirator (variants)*
Added: Safety Goggles*
Added: Construction Coveralls
Added: Paramedic Outfit*
Added: IDAP Objects
Added: Tent Objects
Added: Humanitarian Aid Objects
Added: Medical Objects
Added: Furniture Objects
Added: “Remnants of War” mini-campaign**
Added: Various campaign-related special character compositions
Added: Showcase IDAP
Added: Showcase Laws of War
Added: TT11: Downhill Rumble
Added: TT12: Jungle Fever ** ***
Added: TT13: Turbulence
Added: TT14: Life in Danger ** ***
Added: TT15: Off Road Excavation ** ***
Added: IDAP map marker set
Added: IDAP Orange UI color preset
Added: International Humanitarian Law Field Manual entries
Added: Scripted <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Leaflets" target="_blank"> Leaflets </a>
feature
Added: 7 new <a href="http://steamcommunity.com/stats/107410/achievements" target="_blank"> Steam Achievements </a>
Added: IDAP Time Trial Steam Leaderboards
Added: Laws of War DLC music tracks
Added: Main Menu spotlight tiles for Laws of War DLC content
Restrictions apply for those who don’t own <a href="https://store.bistudio.com/products/arma3-lawsofwar" target="_blank"> Arma 3 Laws of War DLC </a>

.

- Content requires ownership of <a href="https://store.bistudio.com/products/arma3-lawsofwar" target="_blank"> Arma 3 Laws of War DLC </a>

.

- - Content requires ownership of <a href="https://store.bistudio.com/products/arma3-apex" target="_blank"> Arma 3 Apex </a>

.

Added: Carrier Deck Objects
Added: The <a href="https://forums.bistudio.com/forums/topic/209195-laws-of-war-dlc-mines/" target="_blank"> Mine Detector </a>
now features audio cues
(the distance and direction of unrevealed mines are now both represented while the tool is in player's inventory)
Added: Asset-specific SFX for placement, triggering and defusal for the following explosives:
- APERS Bounding Mine
- APERS Mine
- APERS TripWire
- AT Mine
- Explosive Satchel Charge
- Explosive Charge
- Claymore Charge
Added: Main Menu tile for the Malden terrain
Added: A waypoint indicator to the HUD of the A-164
Added: The task 'description' property can be now defined as a formatted array in the
CfgTaskDescriptions
class
Added: Support for insignia materials
Added: A new <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_allTurrets" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_allTurrets </a>
function
Added: An ability to pre-fill the search field using a fourth (optional) parameter for the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_openFieldManual" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_openFieldManual </a>
function
Added: An optional third parameter for the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_VRSpawnEffect" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_VRSpawnEffect </a>
function to select a large effect size (0: regular / default - 1: large)
Added: Laser designators now show a special cursor when the laser is active
Added: An ability to change the MFD color using the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setUserMFDvalue" target="_blank"> setUserMFDvalue </a>
script command
Added: New icons for non-default camo variants of the MK20 rifle
Added: Non-moving variants of wind turbines; you can find them in the editor as
"Wind Turbine (Off)"
and
"Wind Turbine (Off, Camo)"
Added: Light when firing launchers; also moved light and smoke effects from ammo to the weapon itself for the NLAW and Titan
Added: The scenario description in the loading screen now stretches vertically up to the height of the overview image
Added: A new <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_drawArrow" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_drawArrow </a>
function for drawing arrows on maps
Added: A
"Recompile Selected"
button is now available in the Functions Viewer
Added: Two liveries for the Buzzard plane (Grey hex and Brown hex)
Added: A new <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_fire" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_fire </a>
function
Added: Ambient sounds for fowls & goats
Added: Sounds during parachute descent for both first and third person views
Added: The DLC Content Browser (LShift+P) can now show Steam Achievements available for a given DLC (currently configured only for Laws of War DLC)
Added: Camo selections to all sidearms which didn't have them before
Added: Camo selections to both remote designators
Added: New camo selection for the Mk200 machine gun
Added: Camo selections to all weapons which were missing them
Added: A new <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_initInspectable" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_initInspectable </a>
function to initialize an object with an action to inspect it (also used for leaflets)
Added: Cluster Bomb MFD icons for <a href="https://arma3.com/dlc/jets" target="_blank"> Jets DLC </a>
planes
Added: The Bobcat's plow now has a cosmetic animation with SFX via scripting (not intended as full feature, but for specific circumstances)
Added: An information prompt is displayed when the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Custom_Info" target="_blank"> Info Panel </a>
controls aren't mapped
Added: Specific Supports icon for helicopter CAS
Tweaked: Visual mine spotting abilities of character types were reduced as part of the Mine Detector tweaks (more manual effort required, but specialists are still more skilled)
Tweaked: The USS Freedom prop was overhauled (all models reworked, configuration and model config updated to represent a new model set - no changes to textures, geometries were updated)
Tweaked: Tactical Ping icon and sound
Tweaked: The Darter SFX are now using some of the improvements developed for the new Utility Drone
Tweaked: Pilots of the Wipeout, Buzzard and Neophron were changed to Fighter Pilots (no parachute, pistol only)
Tweaked: The availability of the debug console can now be configured using the
CfgDebugConsole
class
Tweaked: The debug console can now be configured with the
"enableDebugConsole"
root mod parameter
Tweaked: Flight model of the Black Wasp II plane (it should be more stable and have a more correct AoA behavior)
Tweaked: The durability of fighter jets was improved
Tweaked: Slightly reduced the maneuverability, damage and countermeasure resistance of MR missiles
Tweaked: The distance of the MR missile proximity fuse was increased
Tweaked: The intensity of Flora, Fauna, and Wind sound layers was adjusted (Stratis, Altis and Malden)
Tweaked: The AMRAAM missiles were replaced by ASRAAMs in the Wipeout AA loadout
Tweaked: The collision shape of characters when crawling to the sides was improved
Tweaked: Parachutes are no longer required in Showcase Fixed Wings due to the new ejection seat feature
Tweaked: VR blocks can now be also retextured using procedural textures along with material changing
Tweaked: The weight of the Vehicle Ammo Box was adjusted to make it able to be sling loaded by Mohawks and Ghosthawks
Tweaked: Rifles using caseless ammo do not eject (fake) empty cartridge models anymore
Tweaked: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_selectRandomWeighted" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_selectRandomWeighted </a>
function is now optimized
Tweaked: Jets are now using weapon relative CCIP calculations when locked onto other aircraft and using machineguns
Tweaked: The fire rates of the GSh cannon and M61 minigun were increased
Tweaked: Slightly lowered volumes for the Blackfoot Minigun and Slammer Coaxial weapons
Tweaked: Black Wasp, Shikra, Gryphon and Buzzard are now slightly more vulnerable to .50 cal weapons
Tweaked: The tyre penetration material was replaced with rubber where appropriate
Tweaked: The sound of wind in one of the Tanoa Main Menu world scenes was reduced
Tweaked: The mass value of the
b_leucaena_f
bush was reduced in order to deal less damage to vehicles
Tweaked: Combat Patrol - weather & daytime presets are no longer forced for user-made scenarios
Tweaked: Improved civilian base class event handler inheritance for better compatibility with community addons
Tweaked: Icons of the TRG-20 now represent the current visual state
Tweaked: The function that does the adjustments to vehicles through Garage is now spawned (this way it works properly also for <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Simple_Objects" target="_blank"> Simple Objects </a>)\n* Tweaked: Classes for houses with door locks were changed from
house
to
housesimulated
to fix the
"Binarize missed persistence"
error in the RPT ( <a href="https://forums.bistudio.com/forums/topic/143930-general-discussion-dev-branch/?do=findComment&comment=3172400" target="_blank"> https://forums.bistudio.com/forums/topic/143930-general-discussion-dev-branch/?do=findComment&comment=3172400 </a>)\n* Tweaked: Parachutes no longer have a target signature and they cannot be tracked anymore (too many collateral issues)
Tweaked: Time Trials now show the GPS by default (except for karts)
Tweaked: The arrival time of the Marid was improved in Showcase Combined Arms
Tweaked: AI soldiers are now keener to attack enemy armored vehicles
Tweaked: Vanilla weapons now use collimator technology for grenade launcher sights
Tweaked: The debug console and the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_codePerformance" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_codePerformance </a>
function were improved
Tweaked: The player camera now shakes when ships drive nearby
Tweaked: The
"COPY RESULT"
Debug Console button now copies the whole result rather than just the timing
Tweaked: The Y-32 Xi'an (Vehicle Transport) is now again visible in Virtual Garage
Tweaked: Concrete Barrier now sticks to terrain instead of keeping horizontal placement
Tweaked: There is now an 'Unknown DLC' notification that is displayed when ownership cannot be correctly queried from Steam (please contact <a href="https://support.bistudio.com/" target="_blank"> support </a>
with details)
Tweaked: The Team Switch dialog can now be moved
Tweaked: Clicking on a mod icon next to an item description in Virtual Arsenal now opens the DLC Content Browser, not the Field Manual
Tweaked: The current function view in Functions Viewer is now auto-refreshed after recompiling
Tweaked: Double slash comments in code in the Debug Console are now ignored
Tweaked: Support requests can now be called only when the player is pointing on the ground when in the commanding menu
Tweaked: Main Menu spotlight upper-casing can now be disabled (
disableUpperCase = 1)\n* Tweaked: Tracked vehicles are now properly showing dust when rolling through desert parts of Malden
Tweaked: Reloading the Mk-I EMR 7.62 mm was visually incorrect
Tweaked: Square brackets wrapping control names in hints are no longer highlighted, bringing focus on the controls themselves
Tweaked: The NLAW UI icon was replaced with a new one
Tweaked: The loadout and icon of the CSAT SF Paramedic was adjusted
Tweaked: Reload animations of the Mk18 rifle were improved
Tweaked: The CCIP mark on the Buzzard plane now has an improved shape
Tweaked: MRAPs are now more vulnerable against auto cannons from the front
Tweaked: Original AR-2 backpacks to identify which drone is inside of them (now that there is the new AL-6)
Tweaked: Texture usage on the M-200 machine gun was optimized
Tweaked: The CCIP for Kajman & X'ian were slightly adjusted
Tweaked: Scalpel missiles are now slower and more agile
Tweaked: The visual appearance of MRAP displays was improved
Tweaked: Advanced Hints - if an action referenced in a hint is not bound to any key, the action name is displayed in red instead of a generic
"undefined"
(this should help players find out and set the keybinding for the action)
Tweaked: Slightly adjusted rocket impact point indicators for Kajman & X'ian
Tweaked: Clicking on a DLC icon in the main menu now opens the DLC Content Browser, not the Field Manual
Tweaked: Adjusted the position of placed UAV Terminals ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T126550" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T126550 </a>)\n* Tweaked: The Game Credits were updated
Tweaked: The debriefing presentation of usage of non-owned DLC assets has been improved; it now matches the visual style of the DLC Content Browser (Shift+P)
Tweaked: When previewing a DLC in the Content Browser (Shift+P), assets which the player used in the scenario are sorted first and marked with an exclamation mark
Fixed: Shadows were clipping on the Gryphon's nozzle
Fixed: Min / max FOV in Jets DLC aircraft is now consistent with the rest of the game
Fixed: The durability of the Brick Bungalow was too low
Fixed: The SDAR fire geometry material could stop 0.50 cal bullets ( <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=24497" target="_blank"> http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=24497 </a>)\n* Fixed: The probability of AI Skyfire fire modes at long distances was improved
Fixed: The check for an array value of the
enableDebugConsole
script command was missing
Fixed: Some planes were falling through the carrier deck ( <a href="https://forums.bistudio.com/forums/topic/206231-bug-report-uss-freedom/" target="_blank"> https://forums.bistudio.com/forums/topic/206231-bug-report-uss-freedom/ </a>)\n* Fixed: A string in Showcase Scuba was not localized
Fixed: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_moduleFriendlyFire" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_moduleFriendlyFire </a>
function would not correctly attribute friendly fire caused via player-controlled unarmed drones (collisions)
Fixed: Occlusion and obstruction sound for vehicle-mounted weapons was incorrect ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T124559" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T124559 </a>)\n* Fixed: The
"Environmental sound BattlefieldExplosions3 not found"
pop up error
Fixed: Many small localization tweaks and fixes
Fixed: Titan & Signal Pistol had incorrect icons in the Field Manual
Fixed: Alpha sorting on Pawnee
Fixed: The command bar picture of the steerable parachute used an incorrect texture
Fixed: Sentences which were using
InLocation
(e.g.
"Move to point Alpha")\n* Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_animType" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_animType </a>
did not recognize
Apan
,
Afds,
Afal
, and
Apar
anim types
Fixed:
"Environmental sound WindFast not found"
pop up error
Fixed: Karts in the Zeus Karts Race scenarios could spawn incorrectly in some cases
Fixed: The Tasks Manager could be opened during cutscenes
Fixed: The velocity indicator of the Caesar plane was not working correctly
Fixed: The pilot view of the MQ-12 Falcon would be set to maximal zoom after taking over the drone
Fixed: House Small 01 was too durable against vehicle weapons
Fixed: The AI Team Leader would never ask for healing in Showcase Combined Arms
Fixed: The smoke particle effect position for the NLAW and Titan launchers was incorrect
Fixed: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_addStackedEventHandler" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_addStackedEventHandler </a>
function did not accept an object argument or function name
Fixed: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_addStackedEventHandler" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_addStackedEventHandler </a>
function was missing some native parameters, such as
_pos
in <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/onMapSingleClick" target="_blank"> onMapSingleClick </a>
Fixed: One of the Intel tasks in End Game Moddergat was too difficult to pick up due to small object sizes
Fixed: Wrecking your vehicle or driving over someone after a Time Trial will now fail the challenge
Fixed: Players would be teleported to water when killed in an exploded vehicle in Seize scenarios
Fixed: Placing the Butterflies and Seagulls module on a water surface by Zeus was behaving incorrectly
Fixed: Spotters were refusing to engage the player in Showcase Infantry
Fixed: Part of the Hatchback driving wheel was not animated correctly in third person view
Fixed: Mortar gunners would stare at the sky instead of into their weapon's optics
Fixed: Double click was taking focus away from double clicked Debug Console fields
Fixed: The control stick of the Neophron plane had a different length in its 1st and 2nd LOD
Fixed: The dot in GL sights was visible outside the sights
Fixed: Incorrect shadow when wearing Full Ghillie and the GA Carrier Rig
Fixed: Names of some Jets DLC assets in the DLC Content Browser were not displayed correctly
Fixed: The Hellcat was missing the HUD custom colorization feature
Fixed: The Blackfish VTOL was too fragile when touching the ground
Fixed: Progress of Showcase Zeus could be blocked on Veteran difficulty
Fixed: The RCO / ARCO / MRCO scopes did not work properly with the TRG rifle ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T126045" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T126045 </a>)\n* Fixed: Karts couldn't be properly transported in another vehicle (i.e. Van) due to missing configuration for their bounding box
Fixed: Iron sights on the GM6 were folding in an incorrect direction
Fixed: Incorrect objective and enemy spawning in Combat Patrol (Tanoa)
Fixed: Ambient Occlusion related visual bugs with the Flat TV prop
Fixed: Visual artifacts on iron sights of weapons with an under barrel grenade launcher when certain scopes were attached to them
Fixed: Sections on the M-200 machine gun so that camo selections display correctly
Fixed: Clock, compass and gear indicators were not working properly on the dashboard of the MB 4WD
Fixed: The
AddUnits
method in the friendly fire module was not working properly
Fixed: Used premium assets from unowned Jets / Laws of War DLC were not listed during scenario debriefings
Fixed: Bullet penetration properties of the wooden Pallet assets were incorrect <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Eden_Editor" target="_blank"> Eden Editor </a>
Added: A new
"Edit Terrain Object"
module which allows for direct object manipulation
Added: A new
"Hide Terrain Objects"
module which allows for hiding of multiple terrain objects
Added: The CAS module now supports bomb runs (including cluster bombs)
Added: Animation Viewer can now be accessed from Eden Editor (
Tools
>
Animation Viewer)\n* Added: Splendid Camera can now be accessed from Eden Editor (
Tools
>
Camera)\n* Added: The debug console is now available by default in Eden Editor's multiplayer preview and for the host only
Added: Eden Editor attributes to allow re-texturing Tablets, Photos and VR Billboards
Added: Unexploded Ordnance and Training Mines to the Minefield module
Fixed: The position of the
"Mirror"
button in the pylons settings was incorrect
Fixed: The DLC attribute in Eden Editor for no DLC was not properly localized
Fixed: An editor preview for the Bar gate (open) was missing
Fixed: Motorboats had incorrect visibility of the police light bar in Eden Editor
Prologue (potential spoilers)
Fixed: Ragdolls of civilians were not visually correct in the Diplomatic Relations scenario
The East Wind (potential spoilers)
Tweaked: The player can no longer shoot during the quotation intro of the Signal Lost scenario
Fixed: The player wasn't attacked by enemies in the town in case he arrived at the position faster than the rest of the team in the Wet Work scenario
Fixed: Players could shoot their weapons during the intro of the Paradise Found scenario
Fixed: Levitating magazines on the beach in the Signal Lost scenario
Fixed: The Moral Fiber scenario could end when the wheels of convoy vehicles were destroyed
Fixed: Players could complete the
"Secure the Defenses"
task in the Resurgent West scenario without clearing out the area in some cases
Apex Protocol (potential spoilers)
Fixed: VTOLs could get stuck near cranes in some cases in the End Game scenario

ENGINE:

Added: An iteration of the Mine Detector using the <a href="https://forums.bistudio.com/forums/topic/200468-jets-custom-info/" target="_blank"> Custom Info Panel </a>
feature (unless your character automatically visually spots the mine, you’ll need to manually reveal it for type identity and mark it for others)
Added: A new <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/allAirports" target="_blank"> allAirports </a>
script command
Added:
extCameraParams[] = {-1}
to force the old external camera behavior
Added: A new
muzzleImpulseFactor
magazine parameter (range 0 - 1 to tweak the recoil force on vehicles)
Added: A new
CfgSoundEnvironToControllers
core class to have better control over connecting vehicle sounds to surfaces
Added: A new <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/selectRandomWeighted" target="_blank"> selectRandomWeighted </a>
script command
Added: A new <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/isUIContext" target="_blank"> isUIContext </a>
script command
Added: A new
viewDriverInExternal
parameter
Added: A new
ispip
animation source
Added: New
isTurret
and
isGun
parameters (removing problematic and hard-coded
"HitTurret"
&
"HitGun"
dependencies;
"HitTurret"
&
"HitGun"
still work as before)
Added: A new
clockhour24
animation source (it goes from 0 to 1 in 24h)
Added: A new <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/drawTriangle" target="_blank"> drawTriangle </a>
scripting command
Added: New MFD source
targetHeight
Added: New scipt commands for <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Custom_Info" target="_blank"> Info Panels </a>
-
infoPanelComponents
,
enableInfoPanelComponent
,
infoPanelComponentEnabled
,
setInfoPanel
,
infoPanels
, <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/showHUD" target="_blank"> showHUD </a>
(updated), <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/shownHUD" target="_blank"> shownHUD </a>
(updated)
Added: New
weaponHeading
,
laserDist
,
visionMode
, and
flirMode
MFD sources
Added: A new
displayNameMFDFormat
magazine config parameter (example:
displayNameMFDFormat = "A%1C"
, %1 for ammo count, %2 remaining mags count, %3 total mags count, %4 mag capacity)
Added: A new
ammoFormat
MFD source
Added: New
reloadMagazine
and
ammoRandom
pylon / pylonObject animation sources
Added: New
drivingstickRight
,
drivingstickLeft
,
drivingWheel
animation sources for armored vehicles
Added: A new
getUserMFDvalue
script command
Added: Randomized deployed mine orientation
Tweaked: AI skill inversion was <a href="https://forums.bistudio.com/forums/topic/150499-ai-discussion-dev-branch/?page=187#comment-3220586" target="_blank"> refactored </a>
(
Skill
and
Precision
values should now more correspond with the range: 0 - 1)
Tweaked: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/disableAI" target="_blank"> disableAI </a>
/ <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/enableAI" target="_blank"> enableAI </a>
commands now work also for mine detection (
"MINEDETECTION")\n* Tweaked:
"Mine Detected"
messages are now played with an interval of 10 seconds
Tweaked: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/diag_codePerformance" target="_blank"> diag_codePerformance </a>
script command now allows full cycles of execution when
enableDebugConsole
is an array
Tweaked: The
shotShell
,
shotSubmunitions
, and
shotGrenade
ammo simulation types now work also on pylons
Tweaked: The
shotIlluminating
ammo simulation type now works also on airplanes
Tweaked: Updated log messages relating to null objects or groups passed to <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/remoteExec" target="_blank"> remoteExec </a>
as arguments
Tweaked: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/allowCrewInImmobile" target="_blank"> allowCrewInImmobile </a>
script command now prevents AI vehicle crew to replace their dead drivers
Tweaked: The performance and behavior of flags was improved in MP
Tweaked: AI should now be able to spot enemies faster (linked to the skill inversion tweaking)
Tweaked: Spotting and aiming error values of AI were improved (idem)
Tweaked: The game may start up to 5 seconds faster
Tweaked: Small reduction in AI spotting speeds in connection to skill tweaks
Tweaked: Planes and helicopters with sensors are now locking faster
Fixed: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/airportSide" target="_blank"> airportSide </a>
script command was behaving incorrectly
Fixed: A crash connected to multiplayer
Fixed: Some IK hand animations in cockpits could appear to be lagging
Fixed: It was not possible to terminate an individual r2t source using the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/cameraEffect" target="_blank"> cameraEffect </a>
script command ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T81853" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T81853 </a>)\n* Fixed: Crash connected to the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setUserMFDvalue" target="_blank"> setUserMFDvalue </a>
script command
Fixed: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/cutObj" target="_blank"> cutObj </a>
script command did not support the
showInMap
parameter
Fixed: Server crash when deleting a vehicle in cargo ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T125844" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T125844 </a>)\n* Fixed: Multiple-launched manually guided missiles could get confused ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T126044" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T126044 </a>)\n* Fixed: The commander's turret didn't work if the main turret was broken (it is properly independent on each other now)
Fixed: Crew members of two-seated vehicles could switch on the radar without the driver's knowledge
Fixed: There were issues with vehicle customization for vehicles simulated as Simple Objects
Fixed: Lock progress of missiles would disappear after switching from the gunner to the pilot position of the Falcon UAV
Fixed: Switching from a sidearm to launcher was not working correctly when in Firing From Vehicle positions
Fixed: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/listRemoteTargets" target="_blank"> listRemoteTargets </a>
command would give incorrect values with the remote turret Data Link activated ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T125977" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T125977 </a>)\n* Fixed: Wire triggers of some mines were rotated unexpectedly
Fixed: Ordering a turned out AI gunner to fire would make him fire his personal weapon, not the vehicle's
Fixed: A message about acquiring ownership of DLCs could be displayed to players randomly ( <a href="https://steamcommunity.com/app/107410/discussions/2/2217311444332786817" target="_blank"> https://steamcommunity.com/app/107410/discussions/2/2217311444332786817 </a>)\n* Fixed: Drivers of armored vehicles did not have death animations
Fixed: Potential crash
Fixed: Potential crash connected to SQS scripts
Fixed: It was not possible to change your role selection in the MP assignment screen in some cases ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T125357" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T125357 </a>
- though this reintroduces another smaller issue)
Fixed: AI gunners with high skills would refuse to engage targets in some cases
Fixed: Target marking / indication range could be affected by the user's view distance
Fixed: Precision of the CCIP was increased
Fixed: Potential CTD during creation of objects via scripting commands ( <a href="https://forums.bistudio.com/forums/topic/143930-general-discussion-dev-branch/?do=findComment&comment=3228878" target="_blank"> https://forums.bistudio.com/forums/topic/143930-general-discussion-dev-branch/?do=findComment&comment=3228878 </a>)\n <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Eden_Editor" target="_blank"> Eden Editor </a>
Added: Support for navigating the Open Scenario dialog just by keyboard
Added: An icon to the pylons settings to change the owner pilot / gunner of a weapon
Added:
"Laws of War"
tag to Eden Editor
Tweaked: The Open dialog now filters out folders without any scenario files
Fixed: Loading a scenario with Simple Objects would cause issues in some cases
Fixed: Potential crash connected to Eden Editor
Fixed: Potential crash when using a mod filter on an empty tree
Fixed: Config warning when using a mod filter on an empty object tree
Fixed: There would be no foliage in a scenario if a user hid it in Eden Editor and launched the scenario in MP ( <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/arma/comments/6hlsmi/no_foliage_in_mission_bug_rc_build/" target="_blank"> https://www.reddit.com/r/arma/comments/6hlsmi/no_foliage_in_mission_bug_rc_build/ </a>)\n* Fixed: CTD when a certain type of JPG was used
Fixed: Incorrect collapsing behavior of the Asset Browser in some cases

LAUNCHER:

Added:
"Laws of War"
Launcher theme in the options
Added: Support for Laws of War DLC to the server browser
Fixed: The banner notification about the signature list for the server not being available was not visible (many thanks to
R3Vo
: <a href="https://forums.bistudio.com/forums/topic/180024-official-arma-3-launcher-dev-branch/?do=findComment&comment=3209965" target="_blank"> https://forums.bistudio.com/forums/topic/180024-official-arma-3-launcher-dev-branch/?do=findComment&comment=3209965 </a>)\n* Fixed: A typo in the message for importing Steam mods from a list

SERVER:

Updated: Stand-alone Windows Dedicated Server (1.76)
Updated: Stand-alone Linux Dedicated Server (1.76)
- Known issue: Steam client modifies the
- steam_appid.txt
- file incorrectly. In case of issues, verify its content is:
107410
- Known issue: Sometimes the add-ons are loaded from the wrong installation (e.g. main game)
- Try adding

-mod=curator;kart;heli;mark;expansion** ;jets;argo;orange

- ;dlcbundle;dlcbundle2
- to your
- arma3server.exe
- shortcut

SPOTREP-00074

FROM: High Command
TO: Arma 3 Users
UNIT: Main Branch
ACTIVITY: Hotfix 1.76 (Stability Improvements)
SIZE: ~57 MB / ~17 MB

NOTES

Consider using the Steam client option to verify the integrity of the local game cache to avoid corrupted data after downloading this update.
Consider defragmenting your HDD after downloading large updates.
Updating a deeply moddable game and its platform is not without risks. We use various methods to communicate upcoming changes to our awesome modding community, such as via the <a class="external-link" href="https://dev.arma3.com/" rel="nofollow"> Dev Hub </a>
. We also co-operate directly on troubleshooting, and we offer an opportunity to test updates via our <a class="external-link" href="https://dev.arma3.com/rc-branch" rel="nofollow"> Release Candidate tests </a>
. Modders, server administrators and other members of the community do their best to prepare for updates and to address issues post-release as quickly as possible. Please be mindful of some interruptions (especially in the first hours / days after a release) while we all work to improve the game together.
A
Legacy Build
Steam branch is available for advanced users. It contains the previous significant main branch version (1.74). It can be used to compare specific changes between major releases. The access code for this branch is:
Arma3Legacy174
This update does not apply to <a class="external-link" href="http://dev.arma3.com/ports" rel="nofollow"> the experimental Linux and Mac port betas </a>
at time of writing. We hope to be updating those as soon as possible.
You can find the servers in the Steam library (switch the filter to "Tools") - "Arma 3 Server" (based on your OS, it will download the Windows or Linux version).
- Administrators can also use the command-line <a class="external-link" href="https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/SteamCMD" rel="nofollow"> SteamCMD </a>
- utility. The app ID is to be 233780.
- NVIDIA GameWorks™ Technology provided under license from NVIDIA Corporation. Copyright © 2002-2017 NVIDIA Corporation. All rights reserved. NVIDIA® and PhysX® are trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation and are used under license.
In case of problems, please check the <a class="external-link" href="http://support.bistudio.com/arma-3" rel="nofollow"> Bohemia Interactive support F.A.Q. </a>
, <a class="external-link" href="http://arma3.com/faq" rel="nofollow"> Arma 3 F.A.Q. </a>
, <a class="external-link" href="http://www.battleye.com/support/faq/" rel="nofollow"> BattlEye F.A.Q. </a>
, or <a class="external-link" href="https://arma3.com/launcher/troubleshooting" rel="nofollow"> Launcher troubleshooting guide </a>
.
You can help us to further improve the game by posting your feedback on the <a class="external-link" href="http://feedback.arma3.com/" rel="nofollow"> Feedback Tracker </a>
.

CHANGELOG

ENGINE:

Fixed: Potential crashes in Zeus
Fixed: Potential crashes in Map Diary scripted switching

SERVER:

Updated: Stand-alone Windows Dedicated Server (1.76)
Updated: Stand-alone Linux Dedicated Server (1.76)
- Known issue: Steam client modifies the
- steam_appid.txt
- file incorrectly. In case of issues, verify its content is:
107410
- Known issue: Sometimes the add-ons are loaded from the wrong installation (e.g. main game)
- Try adding
- -
- mod=curator;kart;heli;mark;expansion
- ;jets;argo;orange
- ;dlcbundle;dlcbundle2
- to your
- arma3server.exe
- shortcut

SPOTREP-00075

FROM: High Command
TO: Arma 3 Users
UNIT: Main Branch
ACTIVITY: Language Update 1.76 (Turkish)
SIZE: ~26 MB / ~3.5 MB

NOTES

Consider using the Steam client option to verify the integrity of the local game cache to avoid corrupted data after downloading this update.
Consider defragmenting your HDD after downloading large updates.
Updating a deeply moddable game and its platform is not without risks. We use various methods to communicate upcoming changes to our awesome modding community, such as via the <a href="https://dev.arma3.com/" target="_blank"> Dev Hub </a>
. We also co-operate directly on troubleshooting, and we offer an opportunity to test updates via our <a href="https://dev.arma3.com/rc-branch" target="_blank"> Release Candidate tests </a>
. Modders, server administrators and other members of the community do their best to prepare for updates and to address issues post-release as quickly as possible. Please be mindful of some interruptions (especially in the first hours / days after a release) while we all work to improve the game together.
A
Legacy Build
Steam branch is available for advanced users. It contains the previous significant main branch version (1.74). It can be used to compare specific changes between major releases. The access code for this branch is:
Arma3Legacy174
This update does not apply to <a href="http://dev.arma3.com/ports" target="_blank"> the experimental Linux and Mac port betas </a>
at time of writing. We hope to be updating those as soon as possible.
You can find the servers in the Steam library (switch the filter to "Tools") - "Arma 3 Server" (based on your OS, it will download the Windows or Linux version).
- Administrators can also use the command-line <a class="external-link" href="https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/SteamCMD" rel="nofollow"> SteamCMD </a>
- utility. The app ID is to be 233780.
- NVIDIA GameWorks™ Technology provided under license from NVIDIA Corporation. Copyright © 2002-2017 NVIDIA Corporation. All rights reserved. NVIDIA® and PhysX® are trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation and are used under license.
In case of problems, please check the <a href="http://support.bistudio.com/arma-3" target="_blank"> Bohemia Interactive support F.A.Q. </a>
, <a href="http://arma3.com/faq" target="_blank"> Arma 3 F.A.Q. </a>
, <a href="http://www.battleye.com/support/faq/" target="_blank"> BattlEye F.A.Q. </a>
, or <a href="https://arma3.com/launcher/troubleshooting" target="_blank"> Launcher troubleshooting guide </a>
.
You can help us to further improve the game by posting your feedback on the <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/" target="_blank"> Feedback Tracker </a>
.

CHANGELOG

DATA:

Added: Turkish language
Tweaked: Language selection UI now properly displays all languages

SERVER:

Updated: Stand-alone Windows Dedicated Server (1.76)
Updated: Stand-alone Linux Dedicated Server (1.76)
- Known issue: Steam client modifies the
- steam_appid.txt
- file incorrectly. In case of issues, verify its content is:
107410
- Known issue: Sometimes the add-ons are loaded from the wrong installation (e.g. main game)
- Try adding
- -
- mod=curator;kart;heli;mark;expansion
- ;jets;argo;orange
- ;dlcbundle;dlcbundle2
- to your
- arma3server.exe
- shortcut

SPOTREP-00076

FROM: High Command
TO: Arma 3 Users
UNIT: Main Branch
ACTIVITY: Game Update 1.78 (Tac-Ops Mission Pack, Vehicle Physics Update, BattlEye Port Separation)
SIZE: ~7.8 GB / ~1.1 GB (depends on Apex ownership)

NOTES

Consider using the Steam client option to verify the integrity of the local game cache to avoid corrupted data after downloading this update.
Consider defragmenting your HDD after downloading large updates.
Updating a deeply moddable game and its platform is not without risks. We use various methods to communicate upcoming changes to our awesome modding community, such as via the <a href="https://dev.arma3.com/" target="_blank"> Dev Hub </a>
. We also co-operate directly on troubleshooting, and we offer an opportunity to test updates via our <a href="https://dev.arma3.com/rc-branch" target="_blank"> Release Candidate tests </a>
. Modders, server administrators and other members of the community do their best to prepare for updates and to address issues post-release as quickly as possible. Please be mindful of some interruptions (especially in the first hours / days after a release) while we all work to improve the game together.
A
Legacy Build
Steam branch is available for advanced users. It contains the previous significant main branch version (1.76). It can be used to compare specific changes between major releases. The access code for this branch is:
Arma3Legacy176
This update does not apply to <a href="http://dev.arma3.com/ports" target="_blank"> the experimental Linux and Mac port betas </a>
at time of writing. We hope to be updating those as soon as possible.
You can find the servers in the Steam library (switch the filter to "Tools") - "Arma 3 Server" (based on your OS, it will download the Windows or Linux version).
- Administrators can also use the command-line <a href="https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/SteamCMD" target="_blank"> SteamCMD </a>
- utility. The app ID is to be 233780.
- NVIDIA GameWorks™ Technology provided under license from NVIDIA Corporation. Copyright © 2002-2017 NVIDIA Corporation. All rights reserved. NVIDIA® and PhysX® are trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation and are used under license.
In case of problems, please check the <a href="http://support.bistudio.com/arma-3" target="_blank"> Bohemia Interactive support F.A.Q. </a>
, <a href="http://arma3.com/faq" target="_blank"> Arma 3 F.A.Q. </a>
, <a href="http://www.battleye.com/support/faq/" target="_blank"> BattlEye F.A.Q. </a>
, or <a href="https://arma3.com/launcher/troubleshooting" target="_blank"> Launcher troubleshooting guide </a>
.
You can help us to further improve the game by posting your feedback on the <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/" target="_blank"> Feedback Tracker </a>
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CHANGELOG

DATA:

Added: <a href="https://arma3.com/dlc/tacops" target="_blank"> Tac-Ops Mission Pack </a>
*
Added: "Beyond Hope" Military Operation*
Added: "Stepping Stone" Military Operation*
Added: "Steel Pegasus" Military Operation*
Added:
HoldKey
Function
(executes a user-defined code when a key has been held down for a specified period of time)
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Animated_Briefing" target="_blank"> Animated Briefing Framework </a>
(used for creating briefings with animated markers - resizing, non-linear moving, coloring - including a timeline function for better timing and synchronization)
Added: Tac-Ops music tracks
Added: 9 new <a href="http://steamcommunity.com/stats/107410/achievements" target="_blank"> Steam Achievements </a>
Added: 3 guerrilla liveries for the AFV-4 Gorgon
Added: Basic Helmet (Black) variant**
Added: Gendarmerie Van variants**
Added: An ability to transport characters in the back of the cargo Van via Virtual Garage's
"Add passenger spots"
attribute (enabling it disables Vehicle-in-Vehicle Transport)
Added: Aerodynamic nose cone variant of the CSAT Cluster Bomb (used on fixed-wing assets, the old one on helicopters)
Added: Civilian variant of the VR Suit
Added: Localized Malden topographic maps (PDF) for owners of special game editions ("
Bonus"
subfolder in the game installation folder)
Added: Hidden selections to the Mechanic Clothes
Added: Joystick animations to MRAPs
Added: Siren 'horn' to the Offroad's Gendarmerie variant
Added:
soundFly
sound for missiles & rockets
Added: Asset specific placement, triggering and defusal SFX for the following explosive assets:
- Naval Bottom Mine (defusal)
- Naval Moored Mine (defusal)
- PDM7 (defusal, triggering)
- IED Urban Small/Big (defusal, placement)
- IED Dug In Small/Big (defusal, placement)
- M6 Slam Mine (defusal, placement)
Added: Ability to retexture the grip on the LIM-85
Added: Bounding boxes for Picture in Picture screens (potential optimization to not render what isn’t needed)
Added: The gear indicator and the water temperature indicator of the SUV now move
Added: Animation Viewer now shows all animals
Added: Digital tachometer to Hatchback
Added: Night vision mode to pilot cameras of UAVs ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T126684" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T126684 </a>)\n* Added: 4 new functions for (en-/de-) coding 4-state and 8-state flags
Added: New UI resource types (
RscPictureAllowPixelSplit
&
RscPictureKeepAspectAllowPixelSplit)\n* RscPicture
resulted in choppy movement as the game moved the resource only by whole pixels).
Added: New 'map' difficulty category
Added: Limited resizing of <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki?title=Arma_3_Custom_Info" target="_blank"> Info Panels </a>
(GPS, Radar, etc.) (resize the right panel to change both panels! Splendid scaling not guaranteed.) ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T126889" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T126889 </a>)\n* Added: Difficulty options to enable / disable Tactical Ping separately in the map and scene
Added: Linked Picture in Picture screens to turret view modes for MRAPs & Blackfish (modes can be changed by pressing RCtrl + N)
Added: A new 'Anti-Air' map marker
Added: Possibility to change a speaker's name through a variable (example: dude <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setVariable" target="_blank"> setVariable </a>
["bis_fnc_kbTellLocal_name", "Dude"])
Added: Sounds for VTOL engines and ramp opening
Added: Set up for wheel rejection angles at slow speeds
Added: The UGL on the Mk20 can now be retextured ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T127112" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T127112 </a>)\n* Added: Glass destruction to WY-55 Hellcat, CH-49 Mohawk & PO-30 Orca
Content requires ownership of <a href="https://arma3.com/dlc/tacops" target="_blank"> Arma 3 Tac-Ops Mission Pack </a>

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- Content requires ownership of <a href="https://arma3.com/dlc/lawsofwar" target="_blank"> Arma 3 Laws of War DLC </a>

.

Tweaked: <a href="https://arma3.com/apex" target="_blank"> Apex </a>
expansion data are now decrypted and downloaded to all users
(Content Licensing applies)
Tweaked: Physics handling of all land vehicles was overhauled
Tweaked: Doors, gates, ladders and hatches now use new technology for detection of user actions (
actionNamedSel
parameter)
Tweaked: Removed countermeasures from the IDAP helicopter, as releasing them terrified staff in Faction Showcase IDAP
Tweaked: Get in entry points & get out animations for Van
Tweaked: Position of some of the Van passengers so their legs no longer clip with the floor ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T126644" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T126644 </a>)\n* Tweaked: Decreased FPS drop when using the Blackfish 105mm cannon in optics mode
Tweaked: Minimal barrel elevation of the Kuma ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T123481" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T123481 </a>)\n* Tweaked: Dispersion of vehicle rocket launchers
Tweaked:
aiDispersionCoefs
for tank cannons
Tweaked: Improved Skyfire firing particle effects
Tweaked: Ramparts are no longer destructible
Tweaked: Improved shadow for the Magazine (Rifle) object
Tweaked: The most obvious 'hand to face' idle animations are no longer used for player characters ( <a href="https://forums.bistudio.com/forums/topic/143930-general-discussion-dev-branch/?do=findComment&comment=3228601" target="_blank"> https://forums.bistudio.com/forums/topic/143930-general-discussion-dev-branch/?do=findComment&comment=3228601 </a>)\n* Tweaked: CCIP is now working with pilot controlled weapons for the Kajman & Xi'an
Tweaked: The maximum slingload weight of the CH-49 Mohawk was increased to be closer to its real-life counterpart
Tweaked: The RPM gauges on xH-9 helicopters should be now more accurate ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T126770" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T126770 </a>)\n* Tweaked: Motorboat (all variants) no longer explodes upon destruction (consistent with other boats)
Tweaked: The GL sight dot is now hidden when switching to another weapon
Tweaked: Adjusted countermeasure dispersion
Tweaked: Moved the forward optics slot on Zafir to prevent clipping with RCO when deployed
Tweaked: Deployed UGL animation speeds
Tweaked: The Targeting Pod mark is now represented more accurately in HUDs when snapped to the ground or a target
Tweaked: Slightly increased Strider’s crew explosion protection ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T126803" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T126803 </a>)\n* Tweaked: Increased the PCML lock distance to 800 meters
Tweaked: A single Macer on A-164 uses a proper pylon model now
Tweaked: Cluster Bomb parameters to highlight differences between the factions a little bit more
Tweaked: Minor volume increase for tire bullet impact SFX
Tweaked: Wheel collision rejection angles to a compromise between better obstacle clearing and less obvious snapping back on wheels when about to roll over
Tweaked: Explosion and airplane craters can now also be placed by Zeus
Tweaked: The 20mm and 40mm grenades use the
shotShell
simulation again (
muzzleImpulseFactor
used to limit recoil)
Tweaked: Mesh and hand animation of the AK-12 rifle ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T126900" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T126900 </a>)\n* Tweaked: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_getVehicleCustomization" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_getVehicleCustomization </a>
function was optimized
Tweaked: Increased the recoil of tank cannons, decreased the recoil of Neophron's cannon
Tweaked: Functions for (en-/de-)coding binary flags were extended to support 24 flags. Decoding output can now also be forced to a set number of flags.
Tweaked: Position & width of PhysX wheels for cars & trucks were adjusted
Tweaked: The PhysX setup was improved for the Panther and its derivatives
Tweaked: Bushes should now be less dangerous for vehicles
Tweaked: Recoil for tanks, artillery and CAS cannons was adjusted
Tweaked: The mesh of binoculars should be more visually appealing
Tweaked: Dispersion and AI usage of vehicle machine guns were adjusted
Tweaked: Various Thermal Imagery texture fixes
Tweaked: The quick commanding menu now uses 'Target' instead of 'Attack' orders
Tweaked: Offroad mobility of the Marid & Marshal vehicles was increased
Tweaked: Showcase Laws of War sims now use the civilian VR Suit for IDAP instructors
Tweaked: The copilot MFD of the Hellcat was improved
Tweaked: The turret ring of the MBT-52 was improved
Tweaked: Suspension and mass distribution of the Zamak trucks were improved
Tweaked: Further adjustments to vehicle weapons dispersion and AI usage (bursts and fire rates across various ranges)
Tweaked: Transparency of the beacon lights on the Van was tweaked to achieve an improved glowing effect
Tweaked: The thermals of the CAR-95 and its UGL should now fit the model better
Tweaked: The gearbox of the Zamak trucks was improved
Tweaked: View motion, FOV and 6DOF limits in vehicles were adjusted
Tweaked: The barrel of the PM 9mm pistol should now heat up correctly when seen in thermal view
Tweaked: The thermal signature of the Zamak trucks should now be more appealing
Tweaked: Thermal maps were removed from the Ghosthawk and Huron miniguns to prevent a visual discrepancy when firing
Tweaked: The SPAR-16 UGL should no longer heat up in thermal view when firing from its barrel
Tweaked: The thermal signature of all HEMTT trucks is now more consistent
Tweaked: Gatling dispersion and AI weapon usage were improved
Tweaked: The thermal signature of the civilian motorboat was improved
Tweaked: The elevation range and rotation speed of SPGs and MLRS were reduced for better consistency between AI and players
Tweaked: Zamak trucks are now able to climb steeper hills
Tweaked: Collision damage of the Van was adjusted ( <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/arma/comments/7bf3oa/gendarmerie_going_full_tilt_with_their_new_gear/dpisq6t/" target="_blank"> https://www.reddit.com/r/arma/comments/7bf3oa/gendarmerie_going_full_tilt_with_their_new_gear/dpisq6t/ </a>)\n* Tweaked: The position of the RBK-500F cluster bomb in Dynamic Loadouts was adjusted
Tweaked: NATO Mine Specialist now wears a Carryall by default ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T126529" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T126529 </a>)\n* Tweaked: The helicopter alarm sound was updated
Tweaked: The AI audible ranges of wheeled vehicles, jets, and helicopters have been slightly increased
Tweaked: PhysX of the T-100 Varsuk were adjusted with new properties
Tweaked: PhysX of the MBT-52 Kuma were adjusted with new properties
Tweaked: The BIS_fnc_ambientFirefight function was expanded to be more versatile
Tweaked: The PhysX configurations of the FV-720 & M2 Slammer were adjusted with new properties
Tweaked: The
maxSpeed
properties were adjusted for all tracked vehicles
Fixed: Wipeout front wheel animations during landing
Fixed: Zafir reload actions when in adjusted prone stance so they no longer force you to default state after switching magazine
Fixed: Splendid Camera disabling chat in multiplayer ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T126611" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T126611 </a>)\n* Fixed: AI helicopters climbing indefinitely when focused on by a spectator ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T126582" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T126582 </a>)\n* Fixed: Several crawl sound configs
Fixed: A line break in a task description in VR training - Helicopter Basics
Fixed: RPT errors related to Laws of War location types
Fixed: Mine Dispenser Mines were not working correctly in Zeus
Fixed: MX & Mk20 UGL reload animations when deployed
Fixed: Some vanilla environment assets were marked with Malden DLC icons
Fixed: The descriptions of several Game Type modules were not localized
Fixed: Inverted pylon selection for Greyhawk and Ababil ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T126810" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T126810 </a>)\n* Fixed: Tooltips in the Config Viewer were not localized
Fixed: Unlocalized strings in the animal site module
Fixed: Small hole in the Blackfish cargo compartment
Fixed: The ammo variant of HEMTT was missing its 'chimney' in the first resolution LOD ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T126715" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T126715 </a>)\n* Fixed: Mine Detector could be placed in the launcher slot
Fixed: Right mirror & reverse camera of unarmed Striders were incorrect
Fixed: The compass direction in the Van was inverted
Fixed: The IDAP variant of the Zamak truck was missing rear FFV seats
Fixed: The
"Blue"
texture source of the Kart was called
"Green"
Fixed: Beacon actions for the service Offroad were not working correctly
Fixed: Strider monitors were transparent when Picture-in-Picture was disabled ( <a href="https://forums.bistudio.com/forums/topic/143930-general-discussion-dev-branch/?do=findComment&comment=3239454" target="_blank"> https://forums.bistudio.com/forums/topic/143930-general-discussion-dev-branch/?do=findComment&comment=3239454 </a>)\n* Fixed: Error on creation of Lightning Bolts ( <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_moduleLightning" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_moduleLightning </a>
function)
Fixed: The commander gun selection on Slammer UP - the mount now also elevates with the gun
Fixed: The Combat Patrol MP game mode was triggering some errors on unit creation
Fixed: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_vectorDirAndUpRelative" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_vectorDirAndUpRelative </a>
function was missing a variable declaration
Fixed: Script error after a respawn triggered from the Respawn Screen
Fixed: The Small Dome was missing a shadow ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T124317" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T124317 </a>)\n* Fixed: Qilin (Armed) was missing part of a muzzle flash
Fixed: Speedboat Minigun was missing an RPM animation
Fixed: The arms of the Bandit Clothes (Tank Top) missed thermal signatures in lower LODs
Fixed: The Escape from Tanoa multiplayer scenario was triggering some errors on unit creation
Fixed: The Mohawk, Huron and Neophron aircraft were not blocking thermal signatures of their crew in lower LODs
Fixed: Potential crash when merging helicopter configs
Fixed: Turret elevation indicators were locked to +/- 30 degrees range
Fixed: Turned out animations for the Sochor & Scorcher commanders ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T126995" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T126995 </a>)\n* Fixed: Potential glitch when rotating with the commander's turret of the AFV-4 Gorgon
Fixed: Small stones on the Stratis military proving grounds were missing PhysX collision
Fixed: Guided artillery shells reliability ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T126902" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T126902 </a>)\n* Fixed: Barrels of the Type 115 weapon would refuse to heat up when used
Fixed: The Field Manual was calling
modParams
with incorrect parameters (empty
modDir)\n* Fixed: Several collimator sights were heating incorrectly when the weapon was fired ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T117794" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T117794 </a>)\n* Fixed: An artifact on the glass of the ARCO, MRCO, ERCO and RCO scopes when seen in thermal view ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T117794" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T117794 </a>)\n* Fixed: The exhaust of the Tempest trucks would not heat up in thermal view
Fixed: Front night sight Z-fighting on the MX rifles
Fixed: Katiba's UGL would heat up in thermal view when firing from the barrel
Fixed: Insignias were missing thermal signatures
Fixed: Poikilotherm underwater animals would appear hot in thermal view
Fixed: A white artifact on the Cheetah's and Tigris' turrets when seen in thermal view
Fixed: Some vests had no or improper thermal imaging textures
Fixed: Incorrect control type in a Zeus hint ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T127119" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T127119 </a>)\n* Remnants of War (potential spoilers)
Tweaked: Minor volume increase for the SFX in the kindergarten and carpenter workshop memory fragments
Tweaked: "Remnants of War" campaign SFX volumes (general, timeline, etc.)
Tweaked: Specular levels and skin tones on "Remnants of War" campaign character faces
Fixed: The scenario name "Oreokastro" visible in the diary was not localized
Fixed: The number of mines on Altis in the "Remnants of War" intro used an incorrect number format in several languages
Showcases (potential spoilers)
Tweaked: Shown hints during the Showcase Laws of War "Non-Combatants" sim
Fixed: The moving civilian car in the Showcase Laws of War "Non-Combatants" sim was not correctly detected as an illegal target
Fixed: Some VR transition effects in Showcase Laws of War did not work correctly after resuming a saved game
Fixed: The VR widget in Showcase Laws of War did not show after resuming a saved game
Fixed: It was possible to disassemble several drones under AI control in Faction Showcase IDAP
Fixed: Typos on the Cluster Munitions whiteboard in Faction Showcase IDAP
Apex Protocol (potential spoilers)
Fixed: Script error when the helicopter lands at the evacuation point in the Extraction scenario <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Eden_Editor" target="_blank"> Eden Editor: </a>
Added: Basic Civilian Behavior module
(enhances civilian behavior during combat scenes, and improves performance by using agent entities)
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Key_Frame_Animation" target="_blank"> Key Frame Animation </a>
modules and functions
(allowing manipulation of cameras, UI controls, objects, etc. based on a predefined timeline)
Tweaked: Improvements to the Edit Terrain Object Module:
- Hidden objects no longer reappear in their destroyed state if destroyed
- It is now possible to:

Assign a variable name to a terrain object Execute global code on a terrain object (JIP covered) Execute server / SP only code on a terrain object

- The attribute area was redefined to be divisible, UI controls/elements are now properly spaced
- An Object Variable Name attribute was added - as a result players can easily grab a terrain object and use it in scripts
- 2 Object Init Code attributes were added (local and global) - code that is automatically executed after modifications to objects are done. This is useful especially for buildings that change object when they are changed to damaged or destroyed states.
- An Allow Damage checkbox was added
- The module settings design was simplified to be more consistent with other modules
- Added shortcuts for quick setting of door states to the attribute's tooltip
Tweaked: The Object Door States attribute was overhauled (24 doors supported, new state
"LOCKED"
added)
Tweaked: Improvements to the Zone Protection module:
- Added possibility to define warning and execution expressions, codes that are called when a warning resp. an execution is triggered (if the code returns true, the built-in default behavior is suppressed)
- Default warning behavior was extended; if there is no HQ module for the player's side, players say a warning to themselves over the group chat
- The warning area width can now be set in the module's settings (values are Standard, Wide, and Very Wide)
- The module now works also with triggers that use
- "Activation By"
- set to
- ANYPLAYER
- Minor optimizations done to the code
Tweaked: It is now possible to force the Hide Terrain Objects module to operate locally
Fixed: Objects hidden by the Hide Terrain Objects module could be damaged by explosives
Fixed: The Protector had an incorrect magazine when spawned in the Eden Editor
Fixed: Editor previews of several ground decals
Fixed: Issues with reverting customization applied through the Eden Vehicle Appearance module

ENGINE:

Added: Vehicle commanders can now control their vehicles directly by the WASD keys without AI responsibility delays
(there should be no difference between driving from driver or commander positions, though AI crew still needs to be present)
Added: New error message for unknown enumerated values in all script commands using enum values
(example: _g2 <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setBehaviour" target="_blank"> setBehaviour </a>
"CARELES" will cause an error, because the correct value is
"CARELESS")\n* Added: PhysX-simulated and animated tank tracks according to PhysX wheels rotation
Added: Picture in Picture occluders for better performance
Added: New
animationSourceStickX
and
animationSourceStickY
animation sources for armored vehicles
Added: A new variant for the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/sendSimpleCommand" target="_blank"> sendSimpleCommand </a>
script command (this <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/sendSimpleCommand" target="_blank"> sendSimpleCommand </a>
"stopTurning")
Added:
dispersion
now works for rockets / missiles
Added: A new
DriverOpticsIn
parameter for vehicle drivers (similar to turret
OpticsIn
, but it uses
OpticsModel
instead
gunnerOpticsModel
for the optics model)
Added: A new
zeroing
vehicle weapon animation source
Added: New vehicle config parameters
tankTurnForceAngSpd
,
accelAidForceCoef
, and
accelAidForceSpd
Added: New value for
turretFollowFreeLook
(2) to allow remote turret control even without weapons (replacement for the
FakeWeapon
solution)
Added: New MFD sources
pilotcameratarget
and
pilotcameratargettoview
Added: An option to use the standard PhysX gearbox in config:
changeGearType
and
changeGearOmegaRatios
Added: An option to set the minimum engine omega for PhysX simulation:
minOmega
Added:
accelAidForceYOffset
to move aid force lower or higher as needed
Added: Using the
hasDriver
= -1 config parameter will now create a vehicle without a driver and with a commander who can drive the vehicle directly by the WASD keys
Added: A new <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/isLaserOn" target="_blank"> isLaserOn </a>
script command
Added: An ability to synchronize a Picture in Picture display with optics in vehicles
Added: A new
ctrlTextWidth
script command (used for getting the width of the longest line of text in a given control)
Added: A new
material
MFD parameter
Added: A new
engineMOI
PhysX vehicle engine config parameter
Added: New
wheelPointRejectLimitSpeed
,
wheelPointRejectAngleFast
, and
wheelNormalRejectAngleFast
PhysX config parameters
Added: A new
tankTurnForceAngMinSpd
parameter to supplement
tankTurnForceAngSpd
Tweaked: AI path planning and driving for tracked vehicles was refactored
(feedback: <a href="https://forums.bistudio.com/forums/topic/191515-ai-driving-feedback-topic/" target="_blank"> https://forums.bistudio.com/forums/topic/191515-ai-driving-feedback-topic/ </a>)\n* Tweaked: <a href="https://www.battleye.com/" target="_blank"> BattlEye </a>
traffic was moved to a separate game port (2306 by default)
Tweaked: Updated PhysX to version 3.4.0 (22121272)
Tweaked: Enabled PhysX wheel sweep collisions
Tweaked: Vehicle animation sources
reload
,
ammo
,
ammoRandom
, and
reloadmagazine
now work correctly even when a different weapon is selected
Tweaked: The
aiDispersionCoefX/Y
parameters now work on the
shotShell
ammo type
Tweaked: Fuel leaking for cars and tracked vehicles should now work correctly
Tweaked: Crews of vehicles should now better react to small forces (acceleration, gun fired)
Tweaked: The pilot camera can now turn more than 180 degrees
Tweaked: Scalpel missiles from UAVs had trouble hitting targets
Tweaked: Headlights of land vehicles can now be turned on even during day time
Tweaked: Countermeasures now support
dispersion
Tweaked: The
aiDispersionCoefX/Y
was not applied in some cases (e.g. Ghosthawk right minigun gunners)
Tweaked: Grenade collisions with car / tank wheels are now disabled
Tweaked: The
muzzleImpulseFactor
was changing only the torque of impulse, there is a new format now:
- Old:
- muzzleImpulseFactor
- = 0.8
- New:
- muzzleImpulseFactor
- [] = {
- torqueFactor
- ,
- forceFactor
- }
Tweaked: Using ammunition with Datalink does not require line of sight on the target anymore
Tweaked: Using ammunition with radar does not require active sensors anymore
Tweaked: Toolkit / Medikit that can be now carried in a vest
Tweaked: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/ctrlSetAngle" target="_blank"> ctrlSetAngle </a>
now allows a 4th parameter Bool (when set to false, using <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/ctrlCommit" target="_blank"> ctrlCommit </a>
will animate a control's rotation the same way <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/ctrlSetPosition" target="_blank"> ctrlSetPosition </a>
+ <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/ctrlCommit" target="_blank"> ctrlCommit </a>
animate its position)
Fixed: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/channelEnabled" target="_blank"> channelEnabled </a>
command returned false instead of an Array in case of failure (if it was an invalid channel, the command switches to the next one)
Fixed: When drones have low health the screen would start blinking
Fixed: Missing particles from turret weapons when a different weapon was selected
Fixed: Target aggregation in Radio Protocols was using 'AND' incorrectly upper-cased
Fixed: White texture for 1 frame upon destruction of an object
Fixed: Crash when releasing a physics constraint without any actor
Fixed: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/disableCollisionWith" target="_blank"> disableCollisionWith </a>
command was not working after save & load
Fixed: The dispersion of countermeasures was not working properly
Fixed: It was possible after saving / loading for gear to not respect inventory limitations
Fixed: Commanding AI to open fire didn’t always work for vehicles if the player's group was set to forced hold fire and the player was in the vehicle
Fixed: Potential Zeus CTD
Fixed: Crash when replacing a weapon with the same (inventory based) one
Fixed: Movement of the 3PP camera when using a turret (with
turretFollowFreeLook
= 2)
Fixed: Non-local players in vehicles with Dynamic Simulation turned on were not triggering simulation ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T126877" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T126877 </a>)\n* Fixed: Vehicle tracks would move to opposite directions when turning
Fixed: Potential crash in radio communications
Fixed: Damaged street lamps would start working again after loading a scenario
Fixed: Campaign variable space was not erased after switching profiles
Fixed: Particles could disappear when looking at them ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T119284" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T119284 </a>)\n* Fixed: The Chat Notification was present at the start of every (even singleplayer) scenario
Fixed: Incorrect sound set when turning out of the Kuma tank as a commander
Fixed: Manually guided missiles were not working correctly for Firing From Vehicles
Fixed: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/expectedDestination" target="_blank"> expectedDestination </a>
script command did not work for agent entities
Fixed: Explosions appeared at the bottom of tall bridges when a vehicle was destroyed on top of them
Fixed: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setGroupIconParams" target="_blank"> setGroupIconParams </a>
script command would not change the scale of an icon
Fixed: Uniforms could not be moved from a backpack to a uniform slot
Fixed: Door states set by the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/animateDoor" target="_blank"> animateDoor </a>
script command would not get restored after loading a save file
Fixed: Lights on vehicles with disabled simulation would turn on after loading the game
Fixed: Crash when using binarized SQM files in
CfgMissions
Fixed: Crash when commanding through radio messages
Fixed: Opening an inventory while on a ladder would not work
Fixed: Triggers using the
"Detected By"
attribute could cause RPT spam ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T126982" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T126982 </a>)\n* Fixed: The
muzzleImpulseFactor
parameter was not working correctly when firing bullet type ammunition from cars and tanks
Fixed: Incorrect camera angle when using a turned out FFV position
Fixed: Wrecks of armored vehicles could bounce in the air in some cases
Fixed: Serialization of the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/allowCrewInImmobile" target="_blank"> allowCrewInImmobile </a>
command was not working correctly
Fixed: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/cursorObject" target="_blank"> cursorObject </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/cursorTarget" target="_blank"> cursorTarget </a>
commands were ignoring terrain <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Eden_Editor" target="_blank"> Eden Editor: </a>
Added: Saving and restoring the expansion state of Edit trees in Eden Editor
Added: Dynamic Vehicle Loadouts class names into the Atributes of Vehicle Loadouts settings
Fixed: Ghosthawk crew spawned in an incorrect order in Eden Editor
Fixed: Crash when starting a scenario with a group's leader missing ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T126609" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T126609 </a>)\n* Fixed: Searching in custom compositions was not working ( <a href="https://forums.bistudio.com/forums/topic/143930-general-discussion-dev-branch/?do=findComment&comment=3226334" target="_blank"> https://forums.bistudio.com/forums/topic/143930-general-discussion-dev-branch/?do=findComment&comment=3226334 </a>)\n* Fixed: Dynamic Vehicle Loadouts were available to the crew of turrets configured as cargo positions (
showAsCargo)\n

SERVER:

Updated: Stand-alone Windows Dedicated Server (1.78)
Updated: Stand-alone Linux Dedicated Server (1.78)
- Known issue: Steam client modifies the
- steam_appid.txt
- file incorrectly. In case of issues, verify its content is:
107410
- Known issue: Sometimes the add-ons are loaded from the wrong installation (e.g. main game)
- Try adding

-mod=curator;kart;heli;mark;expansion** ;jets;argo;orange

- ;tacops;dlcbundle;dlcbundle2
- to your
- arma3server.exe
- shortcut

SPOTREP-00077

FROM: High Command
TO: Arma 3 Users
UNIT: Main Branch
ACTIVITY: Hotfix 1.80 (BattlEye Port Fixes)
SIZE: ~54 MB / ~18 MB

NOTES

Consider using the Steam client option to verify the integrity of the local game cache to avoid corrupted data after downloading this update.
Consider defragmenting your HDD after downloading large updates.
Updating a deeply moddable game and its platform is not without risks. We use various methods to communicate upcoming changes to our awesome modding community, such as via the <a href="https://dev.arma3.com/" target="_blank"> Dev Hub </a>
. We also co-operate directly on troubleshooting, and we offer an opportunity to test updates via our <a href="https://dev.arma3.com/rc-branch" target="_blank"> Release Candidate tests </a>
. Modders, server administrators and other members of the community do their best to prepare for updates and to address issues post-release as quickly as possible. Please be mindful of some interruptions (especially in the first hours / days after a release) while we all work to improve the game together.
A
Legacy Build
Steam branch is available for advanced users. It contains the previous significant main branch version (1.76). It can be used to compare specific changes between major releases. The access code for this branch is:
Arma3Legacy176
This update does not apply to <a href="http://dev.arma3.com/ports" target="_blank"> the experimental Linux and Mac port betas </a>
at time of writing. We hope to be updating those as soon as possible.
You can find the servers in the Steam library (switch the filter to "Tools") - "Arma 3 Server" (based on your OS, it will download the Windows or Linux version).
Administrators can also use the command-line <a href="https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/SteamCMD" rel="nofollow"> SteamCMD </a>
utility. The app ID is to be 233780.
NVIDIA GameWorks™ Technology provided under license from NVIDIA Corporation. Copyright © 2002-2017 NVIDIA Corporation. All rights reserved. NVIDIA® and PhysX® are trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation and are used under license.
In case of problems, please check the <a href="http://support.bistudio.com/arma-3" target="_blank"> Bohemia Interactive support F.A.Q. </a>
, <a href="http://arma3.com/faq" target="_blank"> Arma 3 F.A.Q. </a>
, <a href="http://www.battleye.com/support/faq/" target="_blank"> BattlEye F.A.Q. </a>
, or <a href="https://arma3.com/launcher/troubleshooting" target="_blank"> Launcher troubleshooting guide </a>
.
You can help us to further improve the game by posting your feedback on the <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/" target="_blank"> Feedback Tracker </a>
.

CHANGELOG

ENGINE:

Fixed: Players were unable to join Dedicated Servers with non-default game ports
Fixed: Players were kicked from Dedicated Servers with a BattlEye related message ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T127236" rel="nofollow" style="" title="Follow link"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T127236 </a>)\n* Fixed: Potential game crashes related to BattlEye integration

SERVER:

Updated: Stand-alone Windows Dedicated Server (1.80)
Updated: Stand-alone Linux Dedicated Server (1.80)
Known issue: Steam client modifies the
steam_appid.txt
file incorrectly. In case of issues, verify its content is:
107410
Known issue: Sometimes the add-ons are loaded from the wrong installation (e.g. main game)
Try adding
-
mod=curator;kart;heli;mark;expansion
;jets;argo;orange
;tacops;dlcbundle;dlcbundle2
to your
arma3server.exe
shortcut

SPOTREP-00078

FROM: High Command
TO: Arma 3 Users
UNIT: Main Branch
ACTIVITY: Hotfix 1.80 (Crash Fixes, 'Unknown Enum Value' Errors)
SIZE: ~66 MB / ~18 MB

NOTES

Consider using the Steam client option to verify the integrity of the local game cache to avoid corrupted data after downloading this update.
Consider defragmenting your HDD after downloading large updates.
Updating a deeply moddable game and its platform is not without risks. We use various methods to communicate upcoming changes to our awesome modding community, such as via the <a href="https://dev.arma3.com/" target="_blank"> Dev Hub </a>
. We also co-operate directly on troubleshooting, and we offer an opportunity to test updates via our <a href="https://dev.arma3.com/rc-branch" target="_blank"> Release Candidate tests </a>
. Modders, server administrators and other members of the community do their best to prepare for updates and to address issues post-release as quickly as possible. Please be mindful of some interruptions (especially in the first hours / days after a release) while we all work to improve the game together.
A
Legacy Build
Steam branch is available for advanced users. It contains the previous significant main branch version (1.76). It can be used to compare specific changes between major releases. The access code for this branch is:
Arma3Legacy176
This update does not apply to <a href="http://dev.arma3.com/ports" target="_blank"> the experimental Linux and Mac port betas </a>
at time of writing. We hope to be updating those as soon as possible.
You can find the servers in the Steam library (switch the filter to "Tools") - "Arma 3 Server" (based on your OS, it will download the Windows or Linux version).
- Administrators can also use the command-line <a href="https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/SteamCMD" target="_blank"> SteamCMD </a>
- utility. The app ID is to be 233780.
- NVIDIA GameWorks™ Technology provided under license from NVIDIA Corporation. Copyright © 2002-2017 NVIDIA Corporation. All rights reserved. NVIDIA® and PhysX® are trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation and are used under license.
In case of problems, please check the <a href="http://support.bistudio.com/arma-3" target="_blank"> Bohemia Interactive support F.A.Q. </a>
, <a href="http://arma3.com/faq" target="_blank"> Arma 3 F.A.Q. </a>
, <a href="http://www.battleye.com/support/faq/" target="_blank"> BattlEye F.A.Q. </a>
, or <a href="https://arma3.com/launcher/troubleshooting" target="_blank"> Launcher troubleshooting guide </a>
.
You can help us to further improve the game by posting your feedback on the <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/" target="_blank"> Feedback Tracker </a>
.

CHANGELOG

ENGINE:

Fixed: Crash connected to incorrect PhysX & Geometry LODs ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T127248" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T127248 </a>)\n* Fixed: The 'Unknown enum value' errors would display incorrectly for the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/createAgent" target="_blank"> createAgent </a>
, <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/createUnit" target="_blank"> createUnit </a>
, <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setVehiclePosition" target="_blank"> setVehiclePosition </a>
, and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/createVehicle" target="_blank"> createVehicle </a>
script commands ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T127233" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T127233 </a>)\n* Fixed: The 'Unknown enum value' errors would display incorrectly for the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getUnitTrait" target="_blank"> getUnitTrait </a>
script command ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T127243" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T127243 </a>)\n* Fixed: The 'Unknown enum value' errors would display incorrectly for the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/edit3DENMissionAttributes" target="_blank"> edit3DENMissionAttributes </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/set3DENMissionAttributes" target="_blank"> set3DENMissionAttributes </a>
script commands ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T127247" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T127247 </a>)\n* Fixed: Hidden vehicles with disabled simulation could fall through the terrain after being enabled

SERVER:

Updated: Stand-alone Windows Dedicated Server (1.80)
Updated: Stand-alone Linux Dedicated Server (1.80)
- Known issue: Steam client modifies the
- steam_appid.txt
- file incorrectly. In case of issues, verify its content is:
107410
- Known issue: Sometimes the add-ons are loaded from the wrong installation (e.g. main game)
- Try adding
- -
- mod=curator;kart;heli;mark;expansion
- ;jets;argo;orange
- ;tacops;dlcbundle;dlcbundle2
- to your
- arma3server.exe
- shortcut

SPOTREP-00079

FROM: High Command
TO: Arma 3 Users
UNIT: Main Branch
ACTIVITY: Game Update 1.82 (Tanks DLC, Interiors, Extended Damage Model, Vehicle Customization)
SIZE: ~5.6 GB / ~1.1 GB

NOTES

Consider using the Steam client option to verify the integrity of the local game cache to avoid corrupted data after downloading this update.
Consider defragmenting your HDD after downloading large updates.
Updating a deeply moddable game and its platform is not without risks. We use various methods to communicate upcoming changes to our awesome modding community, such as via the <a href="https://dev.arma3.com/" target="_blank"> Dev Hub </a>
. We also co-operate directly on troubleshooting, and we offer an opportunity to test updates via our <a href="https://dev.arma3.com/rc-branch" target="_blank"> Release Candidate tests </a>
. Modders, server administrators and other members of the community do their best to prepare for updates and to address issues post-release as quickly as possible. Please be mindful of some interruptions (especially in the first hours / days after a release) while we all work to improve the game together.
A
Legacy Build
Steam branch is available for advanced users. It contains the previous significant main branch version (1.80). It can be used to compare specific changes between major releases. The access code for this branch is:
Arma3Legacy180
This update does not apply to <a href="http://dev.arma3.com/ports" target="_blank"> the experimental Linux and Mac port betas </a>
at time of writing. We hope to be updating those as soon as possible.
You can find the servers in the Steam library (switch the filter to "Tools") - "Arma 3 Server" (based on your OS, it will download the Windows or Linux version).
- Administrators can also use the command-line <a class="external-link" href="https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/SteamCMD" rel="nofollow"> SteamCMD </a>
- utility. The app ID is to be 233780.
- NVIDIA GameWorks™ Technology provided under license from NVIDIA Corporation. Copyright © 2002-2018 NVIDIA Corporation. All rights reserved. NVIDIA® and PhysX® are trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation and are used under license.
In case of problems, please check the <a href="http://support.bistudio.com/arma-3" target="_blank"> Bohemia Interactive support F.A.Q. </a>
, <a href="http://arma3.com/faq" target="_blank"> Arma 3 F.A.Q. </a>
, <a href="http://www.battleye.com/support/faq/" target="_blank"> BattlEye F.A.Q. </a>
, or <a href="https://arma3.com/launcher/troubleshooting" target="_blank"> Launcher troubleshooting guide </a>
.
You can help us to further improve the game by posting your feedback on the <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/" target="_blank"> Feedback Tracker </a>
.

CHANGELOG

DATA:

Added: <a href="https://arma3.com/dlc/tanks" target="_blank"> Tanks DLC </a>
*
Added: T-140 Angara Main Battle Tank*
Added: Nyx Armored Weapons Carrier*
Added: Rhino MGS Tank Destroyer*
Added: "Altis Requiem" mini-campaign**
Added: Showcase Tank Destroyers**
Added: TT16: Weasel Run
Added: TT17: Shipping and Handling
Added: TT18: Hammer Time
Added: Fully modeled 3D interiors for armored vehicles
Added: Vehicle Customization for armored vehicles
Added: Vanguard TDM multiplayer mode
Added: 9M135 Vorona manually guided missile launcher
Added: MAAWS Mk4 unguided recoilless rifle
Added: Tanker Coveralls**
Added: Crew Helmet
Added: Offroad (AT) variant
Added: MB 4WD (AT) variant***
Added: MB 4WD (LMG) variant***
Added: Prowler (AT) variant***
Added: Qilin (AT) variant***
Added: Zamak MLR variant (AAF)
Added: Repair Depot (Civilian, Green, Tan variants)
Added: Concrete Hedgehog (Whole, Disassembled, Half, Palette)
Added: Czech Hedgehog (New)
Added: Dragon's Teeth (New, Old variants)
Added: Dragon's Tooth (New, Old variants)
Added: Refueling Hose
Added: Tank Bore Sighter
Added: Tank Engine (New, Used variants)
Added: Tank Road Wheel
Added: Tank Sprocket Wheel
Added: Tank Tracks (Long, Short variants)
Added: Torque Wrench
Added: Rhino Wreck
Added: Angara Wreck
Added: Nyx Wreck
Added: Olive variants for the NATO (Pacific) armored vehicles
Added: Tanks DLC music tracks
Added: 9 new <a href="http://steamcommunity.com/stats/107410/achievements" target="_blank"> Steam Achievements </a>
Restrictions apply to those who don't own <a href="https://arma3.com/dlc/tanks" target="_blank"> Arma 3 Tanks DLC </a>

.

- Content requires ownership of <a href="https://arma3.com/dlc/tanks" target="_blank"> Arma 3 Tanks DLC </a>

.

- - Restrictions apply to those who don't own <a href="https://arma3.com/apex" target="_blank"> Arma 3 Apex </a>

.

Added: 105mm, 120mm and 125mm HEAT shells
Added: Titan, Scalpel, Jian, Macer, Sharur, Vorona, Firefist, RPG42, RPG7, MRAAWS, SPG9, Tratnyr, Shrieker (anti-armor variants) and DAGR now use HEAT submunitions
Added: Cannon-launched HEAT missiles
Added: New interior driver optics for the Gorgon, Marshall, and Marid APCs
Added: Top-down missile flight profile for Firefist, Titan, Scalpel, Macer and cannon-launched 120mm MARUK laser-guided missile variant
Added: Overfly top attack missile flight profile for the PCML launcher
Added: DLC Content Browser video tiles for Tanks DLC (and Malden DLC / DLC Bundle 2)
Added: Tanks DLC Content Browser section
Added: Tanks DLC Welcome Screen
Added: Roadway LOD meshes to the underside of the left and right wing of the G4M wreck so that players can walk on them when placed upside down
Added: Airbrake meshes for the Buzzard
Added: New UI inventory icons for IEDs
Added: The AK12 compensator will now be hidden if it has a muzzle attachment
Added: Rangefinder to PCML and Titan optics
Added: UI control showing the current fire mode for artillery vehicles
Added: Gunship helicopter pilots now have pilot cameras
Added: Incoming missile warning for all tanks and APCs (base classes)
Added:
countermeasureActivationRadius
(incoming missile warning range) set to 2km for AFVs and 10km for aircraft
Tweaked: Sound technology of land vehicles was overhauled
Tweaked: Weapon types, munition counts, magazine counts, and magazine reload times in vehicles have been adjusted
Tweaked: <a href="https://arma3.com/dlc/jets" target="_blank"> Jets DLC </a>
addons were decrypted to PBO
Tweaked: <a href="https://arma3.com/dlc/lawsofwar" target="_blank"> Laws of War DLC </a>
addons were decrypted to PBO
Tweaked: Laser-guided bombs do not lock on the laser before launch anymore. LGBs are to be dropped using CCIP and they will lock-on after launch (LOAL) automatically.
Tweaked: Changes to the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Revive" target="_blank"> Revive </a>
system:
- Players incapacitated in vehicles are no longer automatically killed
- Incapacitated crew can now be unloaded from their vehicle using a new action
- Bleeding mechanics and PP effect handling were simplified and optimized
- Being unconscious under water or in destroyed / burning vehicles makes players bleed 3x faster, to simulate drowning / burning
- Score handling was fixed:

Incapacitating someone now properly triggers score adjustment (+1 for an enemy unit, -1 for a friendly unit) Executing someone doesn't affect score anymore (however it brings a rating penalty, even for enemies)

- Rating issues were fixed:

Rating is now properly adjusted when a unit is incapacitated, executed, revived, or secured Standard kill and team-kill rating adjustments (provided by the game) are also factored in

- Players can now use a new 'Secure' (hold) action to take an incapacitated enemy out of action in a less violent way

Securing doesn't trigger a rating penalty as execution does

- Reviving animations were added
- Reviving positioning requirements are now more forgiving
- Collisions were removed from incapacitated animations on the animation config side; the scripted solution was removed
- Many minor adjustments and fixes were done
Tweaked: Titan laser guidance has been removed
Tweaked: Blackfish and gunship helicopters gunners now use FCS instead of CCIP (press 'T' before firing)
Tweaked: Friction and bounciness of surfaces - improved sliding and drifting
Tweaked: Improved driving characteristics, suspension and PhysX configuration of Kamysh, Kuma, Varsuk, Panther, Zamak, Tempest, Hatchback and Kart
Tweaked: HEMMT suspension has been slightly improved ( <a href="https://forums.bohemia.net/forums/topic/143930-general-discussion-dev-branch/?do=findComment&comment=3264690" target="_blank"> https://forums.bohemia.net/forums/topic/143930-general-discussion-dev-branch/?do=findComment&comment=3264690 </a>)\n* Tweaked: Balancing of armor and penetration across multiple vehicles
Tweaked: Penetration materials on all armored vehicle models
Tweaked: Armor in config files and fire geometries as well as hit points in the models
Tweaked: Slammer UP has its 120mm cannon back
Tweaked: The Marshall, Gorgon, Kamysh and Slammer coaxial guns have had their caliber changed to 7.62mm
Tweaked: Large vehicle magazines were split into smaller ones
Tweaked: Magazine count on MRAPs and APCs has been doubled
Tweaked: UGVs now only have a single ammo box ready per weapon
Tweaked: Static HMG now has 4x 100rnd magazines instead of 2x 500rnd
Tweaked: Cheetah and Tigris AA Titan missile counts and lock CM resistance ( <a href="https://forums.bohemia.net/forums/topic/143930-general-discussion-dev-branch/?do=findComment&comment=3272545" target="_blank"> https://forums.bohemia.net/forums/topic/143930-general-discussion-dev-branch/?do=findComment&comment=3272545 </a>)\n* Tweaked: Lower LODs of the Syndikat Camouflage uniform were adjusted to prevent clipping
Tweaked: Geometry LODs of the Blackfish were improved
Tweaked: One part of the Geometry LOD of the Abandoned Hauler was improved to prevent players from clipping into it when crawling underneath
Tweaked: Suppressors on the Mk14 should no longer clip into the barrel
Tweaked: The position of the muzzle slot proxy on the MK-1 EMR was moved to prevent the suppressor from clipping into the barrel
Tweaked: Thermal textures of Darter / Tayran drones were improved
Tweaked: Sun reflection on the RHIB glass parts was improved
Tweaked: UV mapping of the RHIB in lower LODs was improved to remove some visual artifacts
Tweaked: Vehicle weapons dispersion
Tweaked: AI usage of vehicle weapons and accuracy (
AIDispersionCoef)\n* Tweaked: The muzzle attachment proxies on the AK12, SPAR17, and Cyrus were realigned ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T122035" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T122035 </a>)\n* Tweaked: The death stare of characters was made a bit more human-like (kudos to
taro8
for assisting with it!)
Tweaked: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_effectFiredRocket" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_effectFiredRocket </a>
function (that was recently fixed) is now optimized and tested. Undesired systemChat print was removed ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T127490" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T127490 </a>)\n* Tweaked: Acceleration sensitive view motion in vehicles was reduced
Tweaked: Stricter 6DOF translation limits in APCs and Tanks (base classes)
Tweaked: All 120mm magazines can now be used for both
cannon_120mm_long
and
cannon_120mm
Tweaked: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_establishingShot" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_establishingShot </a>
function (used in Showcase scenarios) now supports an optional parameter to control how long it lasts
Tweaked: Wood Piles had incorrect materials
Tweaked: The vehicle number on the nose and fins of the Blackfish VTOL can now be retextured
Tweaked: Bomb glide performance
Tweaked: PCML performance and damage
Tweaked: Small hit increases of 5.56, 5.80, 5.45 and 12.7x33 calibers
Tweaked: Penetration values of lower calibers
Tweaked: Increased performance of 20mm HE rounds
Tweaked: Fuel capacities of land vehicles are now more consistent across the sandbox
Tweaked: The vehicle destruction fire damage radius was significantly reduced
Tweaked: It is now possible to make a Hold Action appear on screen only if selected from the action menu
Tweaked: The position of the Xian VTOL in Showcase CSAT was adjusted
Tweaked: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Revive" target="_blank"> Revive </a>
action is now valid as long as the memory point is on the screen (this should counterbalance the reviving animation movement)
Tweaked: Deflection from materials has been reduced (making the
deflecting
property in ammo the maximum deflection angle)
Tweaked: Ricocheting of various shells and bullets has been reduced
Tweaked: The gunner entry point on the Sandstorm MLRS is now at the back of the vehicle (instead of the previous right side)
Tweaked: Increased magazine reload times for vehicle weapons
Tweaked: It is now possible to switch between gunner and passenger seats in the Ghosthawk helicopter
Tweaked: Maximal gun elevation for AFV vehicles has been adjusted
Tweaked: The precision of AI drivers when completing waypoints has been improved
Tweaked: The drone flight model of the Greyhawk has been updated
Tweaked: Increased visibility of the weapon reloading bar
Tweaked: The static Titan now has a cursor shown in first person view
Tweaked: A Hold Action attached to a character now properly works both inside and outside of vehicles
Tweaked: The character that has a Hold Action attached is always the target, no matter whether it enters a vehicle or not (no need to use
originalTarget)\n* Tweaked: Minor audio tweaks to the Tempest truck
Tweaked: Positions of optics proxies on the SPAR-16, SPAR-16 GL and SPAR-16S were adjusted ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T127575" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T127575 </a>)\n* Tweaked: Tanks, APCs and MRAPs became more capable of firing / detecting / locking targets from hull down positions (added
sensorPosition)\n <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T127890" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T127890 </a>)\n* Tweaked: The credits have been updated (ORBAT)
Tweaked: Slightly reduced projectile deflection randomization
Tweaked: Improved Time Trial vehicle reset when starting on sloped terrain
Tweaked: Minor improvement to vehicles flipping when colliding sideways with a low obstacle
Tweaked: The audible range (AI) of wheeled vehicles, jets and helicopters has been slightly increased
Tweaked: Improved geometry of Dirt Humps
Tweaked: The PhysX geometry of the MB-4WD was improved to help it deal with obstacles
Tweaked: Ground clutter models should now change LODs more smoothly ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T124606" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T124606 </a>)\n* Tweaked: Offroad's proxies are now part of each Offroad model to prevent different LODs for proxies and the car
Tweaked: Naming conventions of the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Animated_Briefing" target="_blank"> animatedBriefing </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Animated_Opening" target="_blank"> animatedOpening </a>
functions were updated
Tweaked: The jungle camouflage of the M320 and LRPS were too bright compared to the snipers using them
Tweaked: Initial view angles in CAS airplanes
Tweaked: The exhaust texture of the grey and brown hex variant of the Buzzard should be a bit darker now
Tweaked: Added an ejection seat warning decal to Buzzard's AAF camouflage
Tweaked: All Katibas now have caseless ammunition chambered ( <a href="https://twitter.com/Irawulf/status/660562927007768580" target="_blank"> https://twitter.com/Irawulf/status/660562927007768580 </a>)\n* Tweaked: Reduced sway for launchers and binocular items
Tweaked: Improved the shadow on the A6M Zero wreck's propeller head
Tweaked: The CAR-84, CAR-95-1 and CMR-76 now have improved barrels and flash suppressors in the first resolution LOD
Tweaked: The shadows of several dirt humps were improved
Tweaked: Several LODs of the Sofa were improved to allow deploying bipods on the back rest
Fixed: Alpha sorting of a few pieces of glass was incorrect
Fixed: Incorrect texture on the civilian RHIB engine water outlets
Fixed: Unlocalized texts in the debug code performance result window
Fixed: AI would take dangerous shortcuts from runway to taxiway on Tanoa ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T118265" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T118265 </a>)\n* Fixed: The 'in vehicle' behavior of the Hold Action feature did not behave correctly
Fixed: Characters could glitch through the model of the Slammer MBT in some cases ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T127768" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T127768 </a>)\n* Fixed: Assault / Rescue boats - switching seats between the driver and other positions was not possible
Fixed: The Praetorian, Centurion and Spartan can now be locked by IR-guided weapons (when heated-up by weapon fire)
Fixed: AI planes had trouble landing on the USS Freedom carrier
Fixed: APCs are now an 'Armor' type of threat for the AI
Fixed: Your own weapon's cursor should no longer be displayed in tank / APC interior views
Fixed: A rogue selection on the left pylon of the AH-9 helicopter ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T127822" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T127822 </a>)\n* Fixed: Duplicated light hitpoints for several vehicles
Fixed: Dead commanders of the Slammer and Gorgon could stick out of the vehicles
Fixed: Missing sounds across several assets
Fixed: There was an issue with the transition to incapacitated state in case of a disabled 3rd person view
Fixed: Some Chinese font characters were missing (0x59B3, 0x71C4, 0xF98A)
Fixed: Small texture error on the AK12 rifle
Fixed: Missing keybind shortcuts in the Fixed-Wing (UAV) Field Manual entry
Fixed: Rifle inspection revealed that all black MX base and GL rifles were missing the manufacturer decals. These were re-applied.
Fixed: Trailing spaces in a named property of some objects ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T127302" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T127302 </a>)\n* Fixed: Polygons clipping through the front of the HEMTT truck cabin
Fixed: Stretched texture in the cockpit of the Caesar BTT wreck model
Fixed: The RHIB would still be shown as hot in TI mode when in a destroyed state
Fixed: Some faces were missing on the LIM-85's gas tube collar
Fixed: On all SPAR rifles the bolt would clip through the receiver when firing or when the weapon was empty
Fixed: A selection issue in Hummingbird's FireGeometry LOD
Fixed: RPT errors created by FIA ammo boxes
Fixed: The glass parts of the Caesar BTT would not hide when in a destroyed state
Fixed: There was a floating mesh part in the second LOD of the Syndikat camouflage uniform
Fixed: Prowler & Qilin suspension so their wheels are no longer sunk in the ground
Fixed: The .50 cal part of the Type 115 gun would eject empty cases even though it uses caseless ammo
Fixed: Closed a mesh hole in the lowest LOD of the Ghosthawk
Fixed: Some parts of the upper Bergen backpack where weighted to the character's head
Fixed: Several holes in the last two LODs of the A6M Zero wreckage were patched
Fixed: Several holes on the canopy mesh of the A6M Zero wreckage were patched
Fixed: The RCO, MRCO, ARCO and ERCO had an artifact on the lens when the sun was reflected from them
Fixed: Light reflection on the Yorris sight was too strong ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T117549)" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T117549) </a>
Fixed: Minor clipping errors on the Bandit Clothes (Polo Shirt) uniform
Fixed: Some parts of the Bandit Clothes (Checkered) uniform were missing RVMATs
Fixed: Some UVs of the Prowler in lower LODs weren't in their designated spot leading to texture errors
Fixed: Players could get stuck when climbing a ladder on the
Land_Pier_Box_F
structure ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T127375" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T127375 </a>)\n* Fixed: Shadow was clipping through the Syndikat Camouflage uniform
Fixed: Removed the Altis flag from the 2nd LOD of the Syndikat Camouflage uniform
Fixed: Minor mismatch of MB 4WD's suspension animations
Fixed: Shadow errors on lower LODs of all ground uniforms models
Fixed: Incorrect connection of vehicle parts in the shadow LOD of the Blackfish VTOL
Fixed: Small hole in the water drain pipes on the RHIB
Fixed: Script error connected to the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_effectFiredRocket" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_effectFiredRocket </a>
function ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T127490" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T127490 </a>)\n* Fixed: Damage to wheels would cause a switch of materials for the whole vehicle
Fixed: Suspension diving of the MB 4WD was incorrect when accelerating
Fixed: Incorrect durability of Full Ghillie uniforms ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T127160" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T127160 </a>)\n* Fixed: Some dashboard indicators on the Tempest truck were incorrect
Fixed: The Blackfish VTOL was missing propellers in the last two LODs
Fixed: Incorrect shadow under the collar of the Syndikat Camouflage Uniform
Fixed: Shading errors in lower resolution LODs of the RPG-42 ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T84532" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T84532 </a>)\n* Fixed: Artifacts on the compass with Ambient Occlusion enabled
Fixed: The direction of unit logos on several vehicles was incorrect ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T127527" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T127527 </a>)\n* Fixed: Alpha sorting of insignias on several uniforms
Fixed: The ERCO scopes had an invisible front glass
Fixed: Proxies for sight attachments on the AK-12 and AK-12 GL were not properly aligned
Fixed: Character collisions with the front of the Van (Service variant) were incorrect
Fixed: It was possible to see through the cockpit glass of the Orca helicopter while in thermal view ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T127552" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T127552 </a>)\n* Fixed: The gear lever in the Ifrit MRAP was behaving erratically for an automatic transmission
Fixed: Character collisions with the empty BTR-K were incorrect
Fixed: The gear lever in the Strider MRAP was behaving erratically for an automatic transmission
Fixed: AI didn't want to use 30mm HE shells against infantry
Tac-Ops Mission Pack (potential spoilers)
Added: An autosave after the player calls the infantry to go in the Disintegration Point scenario of the Stepping Stone operation
Tweaked: Timing of the guerrilla Gorgon attack was adjusted in the Avenging Furies scenario of the Beyond Hope operation
Tweaked: Balance of the fight at the ERV was improved in the LZ Nowhere scenario of the Steel Pegasus operation
Tweaked: Post-processing of some voice lines in the Stepping Stone operation was removed
Tweaked: Amount of ammo in the player's squad in the Fait Accompli scenario of the Stepping Stone operation
Tweaked: It is not possible to save during the intros and outros of the Steel Pegasus operation anymore
Tweaked: Anti-Air defense is now better balanced in the Disintegration Point scenario of the Stepping Stone operation
Tweaked: Marker size (potential AT defense) in the Disintegration Point scenario of the Stepping Stone operation
Tweaked: Behavior of the APC was improved in the Disintegration Point scenario of the Stepping Stone operation
Tweaked: Enemy AI skills were lowered in the No Reprieve scenario of the Beyond Hope operation
Fixed: Missing string in the LZ Nowhere scenario of the Steel Pegasus operation
Fixed: Special Forces roles were not marked as finished in the overview image in the Stepping Stone operation
Fixed: The 'Seasoned Warfighter' Steam Achievement could work incorrectly in the Disintegration Point scenario of the Stepping Stone operation
Fixed: Some lines in outros of the operations could overlap
Fixed: Incorrect date in the Fait Accompli scenario of the Stepping Stone operation
Fixed: Incorrect speed when clicking map marker links in the Disintegration Point scenario of the Stepping Stone operation
Fixed: An incorrect artillery support icon in the Disintegration Point scenario of the Stepping Stone operation
Fixed: Players could get stuck after resuming the outro in the Disintegration Point scenario of the Stepping Stone operation
Fixed: Scenario progress could get stuck after resuming an outro of the Beyond Hope operation
Fixed: Overlapping texts in the intro and outro sections of the Stepping Stone operation
Fixed: There was a duplicated conversation in some cases in the Disintegration Point scenario of the Stepping Stone operation
Fixed: Insufficient amount of spare ammo in one of the crates in the Avenging Furies scenario of the Beyond Hope operation
Fixed: AI crew would refuse to disembark in some cases in the Disintegration Point scenario of the Stepping Stone operation
Fixed: Re-entering the APC in the beginning of the Disintegration Point scenario of the Stepping Stone operation could block the progress of the scenario
Fixed: Behavior of the APC and Slammer was tweaked in the Disintegration Point scenario of the Stepping Stone operation
Remnants of War (potential spoilers)
Fixed: Incorrect date format in the Remnants of War briefing timeline when playing in French
Fixed: The car alarm was not playing when the player stole the SUV or when the earthquake occurred in "The Guerrilla"
The East Wind (potential spoilers)
Fixed: An enemy AA unit could have troubles reaching its destination in the Air Superiority scenario <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Eden_Editor" target="_blank"> Eden Editor </a>
Tweaked: The Basic Civilian Behavior module now also works in the multiplayer environment
Fixed: Performance drop when selecting and manipulating multiple entities ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T127366" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T127366 </a>)\n* Fixed: In Turkish, slider values in Eden Editor's attributes (e.g. Skill or Health) were written as "100%" instead of the correct "%100"
Fixed: Animations and textures listed in Eden Editor Garage were not alphabetically sorted
Fixed: In Eden Editor Garage, switching to and from to the animations list inverted the state of the selected animations
Fixed: In the animations list in the Virtual Garage, the status of animations dependent on other animations was not always shown correctly

ENGINE:

Added: Extended Damage Model applied to armored vehicles
Added: Top-down attack and other missile flight profiles
Added: New
damageTracks
and
damageWheels
animation sources
Added: New <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setPlateNumber" target="_blank"> setPlateNumber </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getPlateNumber" target="_blank"> getPlateNumber </a>
script commands
Added: The "
projection
" MFD vector property now supports an additional value (2) (it will use the planar projection - same as projection = 1 - but without FOV scaling)
Added: It is now possible to draw a straight line in maps (LCtrl + LShift + RMB)
Added: A new "
hitPointClass
" reflector parameter (when set, the "
hitPoint
" is ignored, and "
hitPointClass
" will connect to an existing hitpoint in the vehicle)
Added: A new "
swayCoef
" weapon parameter
Added: New
OpticsIn
&
OpticsOut
config parameters (overriding
memoryPointGunnerOptics)\n* Added: New
driverInfoPanelCameraPos
and
gunnerInfoPanelCameraPos
options
Added: Shot instigators are propagated to sub-munitions now ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T123463" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T123463 </a>)\n* Added: A new "
headAimDown
" parameter for turrets (useful together with "
usesPip
", in normal turrets still use "
initElev
")
Added: A new "
belog
" startup parameter (to be used with "
netlog
" only) for enhanced BattlEye logging
Added: A new "
plateFont
" map config parameter (overrides "
fontPlate
")
Added: New "
plateFormat
" and "
plateLetters
" parameters
Added: New "
missileManualControlCone
" parameter for manually guided missiles
Added: New "
pixelPrecision
" parameter (0: default - auto, 1: on, 2: off)
Added: New ctrlSetPixelPrecision script command
Added: A new "
turretworld
" MFD vector source
Added: The '
Unload incapacitated
' action is now unloading the vehicle driver the same way as other units
Added: A new "
#
" script operator (works in the same way same as <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/select" target="_blank"> select </a>
, but is shorter to write and has higher priority than math functions)
Added: Various environmental sound controllers were enabled for vehicles
Added: A new <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/disableMapIndicators" target="_blank"> disableMapIndicators </a>
script command
Added: An ability to define a vehicle's sensor and AI eyes position (
sensorPosition)\n* Added: New config parameter
hullExplosionDelay
as an array of two floats in seconds, for all vehicle types (works only when
hullDamageCauseExplosion
is true)
Added: Sub-munition support for shells
Added: New
deflectionDirDistribution
and
penetrationDirDistribution
ammunition parameters to configure randomization of projectile trajectory after deflection / penetration
Added: A new
submunitionInitialOffset
ammunition parameter
Added: A new
submunitionParentSpeedCoef
submunition parameter
Tweaked: User actions now work if closer than (bounding sphere radius + 15 metres) to the center of an object ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T126959" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T126959 </a>)\n* Tweaked: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/visiblePositionASL" target="_blank"> visiblePositionASL </a>
, <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/modelToWorldVisual" target="_blank"> modelToWorldVisual </a>
, <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/worldToModelVisual" target="_blank"> worldToModelVisual </a>
, and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getPosVisual" target="_blank"> getPosVisual </a>
script commands now return a more precise position (fewer glitches) for units in vehicles and in the multiplayer environment
Tweaked: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getCursorObjectParams" target="_blank"> getCursorObjectParams </a>
command now works with Simple Objects ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T127144" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T127144 </a>)\n* Tweaked: The "
PlateInfos
" config parameter now works with armored vehicles
Tweaked: The "
hiddenSelectionsTextures
" parameter now works on magazines (only if the weapon supports the magazine as proxy)
Tweaked: The 3rd, 4th, and 5th parameters in the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/createVehicle" target="_blank"> createVehicle </a>
script command are now optional
Tweaked: Entity locality is now set before the init script call
Tweaked: Direct tracked vehicles driving (by WASD keys) was improved
Tweaked: MFD vector sources can be used in text elements now (as source = "
[x]impactpoint
" or source = "
[y]impactpoint
")
Tweaked: Initial angles for interior head tilting are now restricted to first-person view
Tweaked: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/addAction" target="_blank"> addAction </a>
command now can accept a
memoryPoint
( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T126959" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T126959 </a>)\n* Tweaked: Code clean-up and refactoring
Tweaked: The third person change of view parameter is now delayed to improve the overall player experience
Tweaked: The Steam API DLL was updated to version 1.42
Tweaked: Reduced the default time an AI tank driver has to be stuck before turning away and re-planning
Tweaked: AI driving wheeled vehicles now prefer roads less when in Combat or Stealth mode
Tweaked: Tanks no longer generate exhaust particles when their driver is unconscious
Tweaked: Missiles now respect the
maxControlRange
values
Tweaked: Solved radio message spam when directly controlling an armored vehicle as effective commander
Tweaked: Radio spam during vehicle commanding was reduced
Tweaked: The target aim point for the pilot camera was changed
Fixed: Issues with turret locality in multiplayer ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T76687" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T76687 </a>)\n* Fixed: Game crash ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T127213" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T127213 </a>)\n* Fixed: Using <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/disableAI" target="_blank"> disableAI </a>
"WEAPONAIM" was producing incorrect results
Fixed: Warning messages connected to the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/set3DENMissionAttribute" target="_blank"> set3DENMissionAttribute </a>
script command were not correct
Fixed: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/worldToModelVisual" target="_blank"> worldToModelVisual </a>
script command did not behave correctly
Fixed: Potential memory allocation issue on 64-bit game executables
Fixed: Incorrect vehicle Dynamic Simulation states near players
Fixed: The
InitAngleX
and
InitAngleY
parameters were not behaving correctly (
HeadAimDown
was deprecated for turrets)
Fixed: Incorrect swapping of items contained in uniforms ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T127432" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T127432 </a>)\n* Fixed: Centering of the pilot view was incorrect in one more case
Fixed: Particles were 'sliding' when the Splendid Camera was rotating
Fixed: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setUnitLoadout" target="_blank"> setUnitLoadout </a>
command could cause lag / FPS drops when creating entities ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T127225" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T127225 </a>)\n* Fixed: Incorrect view transition when switching from first to third person view in some vehicles
Fixed: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/moveOut" target="_blank"> moveOut </a>
script command would not be effective on unconscious characters inside vehicles
Fixed: The camera could get stuck for unconscious players in the multiplayer environment
Fixed: The captureFrame, enableTest, disableTest, <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/logEntities" target="_blank"> logEntities </a>
and exportJIPQueue commands were available for voted Dedicated Server administrators
Fixed: The '
Unload incapacitated
' action could be activated more than once
Fixed: Potential CTD connected to multiplayer
Fixed: Potential CTD in Zeus
Fixed: Some radio messages could get duplicated ( <a href="https://forums.bohemia.net/forums/topic/143930-general-discussion-dev-branch/?page=954&tab=comments#comment-3272742" target="_blank"> https://forums.bohemia.net/forums/topic/143930-general-discussion-dev-branch/?page=954&tab=comments#comment-3272742 </a>)\n* Fixed: CTD connected to the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/actionParams" target="_blank"> actionParams </a>
script command ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T127774" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T127774 </a>)\n* Fixed: Textures would change to a darker shade after shooting a vehicle with a rifle / pistol ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T127775" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T127775 </a>)\n* Fixed: Displaying non-sea water surfaces could be incorrect when fog was also applied
Fixed: AI crew could drive over their commander after he disembarked from a vehicle (the driver now will switch to the Stop mode if he was in the Formation mode)
Fixed: Dedicated Server CTD
Fixed: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/enableWeaponDisassembly" target="_blank"> enableWeaponDisassembly </a>
script command would not work after loading <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Eden_Editor" target="_blank"> Eden Editor </a>
Added: "Tanks" tag to Eden Editor
Fixed: Markers are now properly hidden using <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/set3DENIconsVisible" target="_blank"> set3DENIconsVisible </a>

LAUNCHER:

Added: Support for Tanks DLC

SERVER:

Updated: Stand-alone Windows Dedicated Server (1.82)
Updated: Stand-alone Linux Dedicated Server (1.82)
- Known issue: Steam client modifies the
- steam_appid.txt
- file incorrectly. In case of issues, verify its content is:
107410
- Known issue: Sometimes the add-ons are loaded from the wrong installation (e.g. main game)
- Try adding

-mod=curator;kart;heli;mark;expansion** ;jets;argo;orange

- ;tacops;tank;dlcbundle;dlcbundle2
- to your
- arma3server.exe
- shortcut

SPOTREP-00080

FROM: High Command
TO: Arma 3 Users
UNIT: Main Branch
ACTIVITY: Hotfix 1.82 (Crash Fixes, AI Behavior Tweaks, Scenario Fixes)
SIZE: ~889 MB / ~134 MB

NOTES

Consider using the Steam client option to verify the integrity of the local game cache to avoid corrupted data after downloading this update.
Consider defragmenting your HDD after downloading large updates.
Updating a deeply moddable game and its platform is not without risks. We use various methods to communicate upcoming changes to our awesome modding community, such as via the <a href="https://dev.arma3.com/" target="_blank"> Dev Hub </a>
. We also co-operate directly on troubleshooting, and we offer an opportunity to test updates via our <a href="https://dev.arma3.com/rc-branch" target="_blank"> Release Candidate tests </a>
. Modders, server administrators and other members of the community do their best to prepare for updates and to address issues post-release as quickly as possible. Please be mindful of some interruptions (especially in the first hours / days after a release) while we all work to improve the game together.
A
Legacy Build
Steam branch is available for advanced users. It contains the previous significant main branch version (1.80). It can be used to compare specific changes between major releases. The access code for this branch is:
Arma3Legacy180
This update does not apply to <a href="http://dev.arma3.com/ports" target="_blank"> the experimental Linux and Mac port betas </a>
at time of writing. We hope to be updating those as soon as possible.
You can find the servers in the Steam library (switch the filter to "Tools") - "Arma 3 Server" (based on your OS, it will download the Windows or Linux version).
- Administrators can also use the command-line <a class="external-link" href="https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/SteamCMD" rel="nofollow"> SteamCMD </a>
- utility. The app ID is to be 233780.
- NVIDIA GameWorks™ Technology provided under license from NVIDIA Corporation. Copyright © 2002-2018 NVIDIA Corporation. All rights reserved. NVIDIA® and PhysX® are trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation and are used under license.
In case of problems, please check the <a href="http://support.bistudio.com/arma-3" target="_blank"> Bohemia Interactive support F.A.Q. </a>
, <a href="http://arma3.com/faq" target="_blank"> Arma 3 F.A.Q. </a>
, <a href="http://www.battleye.com/support/faq/" target="_blank"> BattlEye F.A.Q. </a>
, or <a href="https://arma3.com/launcher/troubleshooting" target="_blank"> Launcher troubleshooting guide </a>
.
You can help us to further improve the game by posting your feedback on the <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/" target="_blank"> Feedback Tracker </a>
.

CHANGELOG

DATA:

Tweaked: Hatchback vehicle dynamics
Tweaked: APC wheels are now more durable
Tweaked: Tank tracks are now more durable
Tweaked: AI helicopter gunners are now more prone to use DAGRs and Scalpels ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T128103" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T128103 </a>)\n* Tweaked: Vehicle fuel loss across multiple scenarios is now better handled
Fixed: Commander of the Rhino MGS could clip through the vehicle in some cases ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T128035" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T128035 </a>)\n* Fixed: AI will no longer execute incapacitated players in the Revive system
Fixed: AA missiles were not effective enough against air targets
Fixed: Some of the Tanks DLC assets were missing their Simple Object configuration
Vanguard
Tweaked: Public global voice chat was disabled
Tweaked: Friendly fire is no longer allowed during the briefing period
Fixed: Switching from a spectator view to a different slot was behaving incorrectly
Altis Requiem (potential spoilers)
Tweaked: FIA insurgents now use (single HEAT) RPG-7 instead of (tandem HEAT) MAAWS in the Lost Horizons scenario
Tweaked: Offensive AI forces in the Terminal Defiance scenario could refuse to fire in some cases
Tweaked: The voice line with HQ about the knocked-out Angara in the Terminal Defiance scenario is now divided into more parts
Showcase Tank Destroyers (potential spoilers)
Fixed: It was not possible to finish the "Retreat" task
Fixed: The scenario would fail if AI caused civilian casualties without player input
Fixed: Defending Sofia would be considered unsuccessful even with some armored forces still operational
Tac-Ops Mission Pack (potential spoilers)
Fixed: Player's Marshall in the Steel Pegasus operation had too much ammunition (related to Tanks DLC changes)
Fixed: Missing conversation in the Fait Accompli scenario of the Stepping Stone operation
Fixed: There was a missing voice line in the No Reprieve scenario of the Beyond Hope operation
Fixed: Artillery map markers were not being deleted properly in some cases in the Avenging Furies scenario of the Beyond Hope operation

ENGINE:

Tweaked: The minimal FCS zeroing distance is now 50 meters (can be adjusted in config)
Fixed: CTD connected to loading custom terrains
Fixed: CTD when deleting an incoming missile

SERVER:

Updated: Stand-alone Windows Dedicated Server (1.82)
Updated: Stand-alone Linux Dedicated Server (1.82)
- Known issue: Steam client modifies the
- steam_appid.txt
- file incorrectly. In case of issues, verify its content is:
107410
- Known issue: Sometimes the add-ons are loaded from the wrong installation (e.g. main game)
- Try adding

-mod=curator;kart;heli;mark;expansion** ;jets;argo;orange

- ;tacops;tank;dlcbundle;dlcbundle2
- to your
- arma3server.exe
- shortcut

SPOTREP-00081

FROM: High Command
TO: Arma 3 Users
UNIT: Main Branch
ACTIVITY: Game Update 1.84 (Encore Update, Free Jets DLC Bonus Content, Fixes and Improvements)
SIZE: ~3.0 GB / ~504 MB

NOTES

Consider using the Steam client option to verify the integrity of the local game cache to avoid corrupted data after downloading this update.
Consider defragmenting your HDD after downloading large updates.
Updating a deeply moddable game and its platform is not without risks. We use various methods to communicate upcoming changes to our awesome modding community, such as via the <a href="https://dev.arma3.com/" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank"> Dev Hub </a>
. We also co-operate directly on troubleshooting, and we offer an opportunity to test updates via our <a href="https://dev.arma3.com/rc-branch" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank"> Release Candidate tests </a>
. Modders, server administrators and other members of the community do their best to prepare for updates and to address issues post-release as quickly as possible. Please be mindful of some interruptions (especially in the first hours / days after a release) while we all work to improve the game together.
A
Legacy Build
Steam branch is available for advanced users. It contains the previous significant main branch version (1.82). It can be used to compare specific changes between major releases. The access code for this branch is:
Arma3Legacy182
This update does not apply to <a href="http://dev.arma3.com/ports" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank"> the experimental Linux and Mac port betas </a>
at time of writing. We hope to be updating those as soon as possible.
You can find the servers in the Steam library (switch the filter to "Tools") - "Arma 3 Server" (based on your OS, it will download the Windows or Linux version).
- Administrators can also use the command-line <a href="https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/SteamCMD" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank"> SteamCMD </a>
- utility. The app ID is to be 233780.
- NVIDIA GameWorks™ Technology provided under license from NVIDIA Corporation. Copyright © 2002-2018 NVIDIA Corporation. All rights reserved. NVIDIA® and PhysX® are trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation and are used under license.
In case of problems, please check the <a href="http://support.bistudio.com/arma-3" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank"> Bohemia Interactive support F.A.Q. </a>
, <a href="http://arma3.com/faq" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank"> Arma 3 F.A.Q. </a>
, <a href="http://www.battleye.com/support/faq/" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank"> BattlEye F.A.Q. </a>
, or <a href="https://arma3.com/launcher/troubleshooting" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank"> Launcher troubleshooting guide </a>
.
You can help us to further improve the game by posting your feedback on the <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank"> Feedback Tracker </a>
.

CHANGELOG

DATA:

Added: USS Liberty (Destroyer)*
Added: MK45 Hammer Naval Gun*
Added: MK41 VLS (Missile System)*
Added: Venator Cruise Missile*
Added: Boat Rack*
Added: Briefing Room Screen*
Added: Briefing Room Desk*
Added: R-750 Cronus Radar*
Added: AN/MPQ-105 Radar*
Added: S-750 Rhea SAM System*
Added: MIM-145 Defender SAM System*
Added: AGM-88C HARM Anti-Radiation Missile*
Added: KH58 Anti-Radiation Missile*
Added: Small Diameter Bomb (SDB)*
Free <a href="https://arma3.com/dlc/jets" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank"> Jets DLC </a>

bonus content for all Arma 3 players

Added: Camo selection to Tank Coverall
Added: Terrain awareness (TAWS-like) color-coded navigation panels to all vanilla aerial vehicles
Added: A "Breakwater" user animation to Gorgon
Added: A small aiming dot on the AH-9's front windshield
Added: A new respawn template where tickets can be decreased either on player death or on player spawn
Added: Lock-on after launch / "Maddog" capability for the radar-guided (AMRAAM, R77, MIM-145, S-750) and anti-radiation (AGM-88, KH58) missiles
Added: An ability to export editor scenarios to SQF script. Calling such script will dynamically recreate the scenario (known issues: waypoints cannot be attached to objects / position randomization of objects by connecting them to markers doesn't seem to work correctly).
Added: A new
RscControlsTable
base class
Added: Front lights for the pilots of the WY-55 Hellcat
Tweaked: A new look of the AAN overlay to match the campaign videos
Tweaked: Vehicle threat and cost values were adjusted (AI target prioritization)
Tweaked: The commander display in Mora would show the azimuth of the gunner instead of the commander
Tweaked: Elevation text was changed to Lased Distance for the Slammer and Slammer UP MBTs
Tweaked: Magazines can now be hidden in Virtual Arsenal by setting their scope to 1
Tweaked: In Virtual Arsenal, launcher accessories are no longer attached to the primary weapon if they fit there too
Tweaked: Zamak trucks should now all have the same radius for accessing the inventory (2.5 meters)
Tweaked: Added
featureType=2
to several large structures that used the 'old'
featureSize
parameter before
Tweaked: Slightly increased the splash damage radius of HEAT munitions
Tweaked: AI will now stick more to the right side on roads
Tweaked: AI may drive a tiny bit smoother when crossing bridges
Tweaked: It's now possible to attach things to a drawer of the Office Table via the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/attachTo" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank"> attachTo </a>
command and they will move along with it
Tweaked: The "ELEVATION" text was changed to "LASED DIST" in the Kuma, Panther, Bobcat, Cheetah and Scorcher vehicles
Tweaked: Ifrit & Strider durability against 7.62 mm small arms ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T127889" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T127889 </a>)\n* Tweaked: The appearance and behavior of chemlights on sloped terrains were improved ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T127992" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T127992 </a>)\n* Tweaked: Radar-guided missiles are now slightly less immune against countermeasures
Tweaked: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Custom_Info" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank"> Info Panel </a>
actions were removed from the action menu
Tweaked: Improved predictability of HEAT penetration damage
Tweaked: ATGM LG, FireFist and SAAMI missiles now have properly working flame and fin animations
Tweaked: Aeroport de Tanoa (main) and Saint-George Airstrip approaches and departures are now both seawards
Tweaked: Returned the laser spot tracker to the Rhino so it doesn't have to rely on <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Sensors#Data_Link" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank"> Data Link </a>
only ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T128036" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T128036 </a>)\n* Tweaked: Visuals of missile flames were improved
Tweaked: Van door actions were adjusted so it's now possible to use them also when remotely controlling a unit (i.e. via Zeus)
Tweaked: Minor increase of 105mm HEAT splash damage
Tweaked: IR masking tents' behavior was improved
Tweaked: Remote designators now transmit their laser target coordinates via <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Sensors#Data_Link" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank"> Data Link </a>
Tweaked: Medal times for Tanks Trials TT16 / TT17 / TT18
Tweaked: Penetration materials of the industrial shed were adjusted
Tweaked: The MFD damage indicator in the cockpit of the Shikra airplane is now working correctly
Tweaked: Lowered priority of the "Unload Incapacitated" action
Tweaked: The opened message box is now stored in the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/uiNamespace" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank"> uiNamespace </a>
under the "openedMsgBox" variable
Tweaked: AI will now fire vehicle-mounted SPG and Vorona with appropriate delays between individual shots
Tweaked: Improved config inheritance of default environment spatial sounds (Tanoa / Malden)
Tweaked: AK-12 hand animations were improved
Tweaked: Detection ranges against terrain background of vanilla ground-based radars were adjusted
Tweaked: The fuel capacities for Sentinel UAV, Falcon UAV, and Caesar plane were adjusted
Tweaked: The fuel capacity for the SDV was increased
Tweaked: AI on some sensor-equipped ground vehicles and aircraft should better utilize target info from sensors
Tweaked: AI controlling SAM sites, CIWS and launch systems will now track targets faster
Fixed: Incorrect sound when firing from the AT variant of the Offroad
Fixed: Some voice over lines were not playing correctly
Fixed: RPT file errors related to FFV turrets and their (duplicated) hitpoints
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_arrayShuffle" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_arrayShuffle </a>
was not giving balanced results
Fixed: Hand grenades were using an incorrect LOD when thrown
Fixed: Typo in
ShotgunBase
hit effects causing RPT errors for community addons
Fixed: Some vehicles (Zamak, Van and HEMTT) were clipping when being unloaded from the Blackfish VTOL
Fixed: Mechanized compositions used an obsolete version of the Marid APC ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T128193" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T128193 </a>)\n* Fixed: The turret of the Marid APC was missing its damaged texture when damaged
Fixed: The commander display in Mora now says "COAX" instead of "AA MISL" ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T128226" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T128226 </a>)\n* Fixed: Commander Picture-in-Picture feeds would not show Elevation values
Fixed: Camo selections for the armed MB 4WD were not working correctly ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T128155" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T128155 </a>)\n* Fixed: The PM 9mm sidearm would be created with an incorrect magazine in the Editor ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T127915" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T127915 </a>)\n* Fixed: AI soldiers would not engage previously incapacitated hostile units after they revived / respawned
Fixed: The T-140 MFD ammo indicator had swapped HE & HEAT indicators ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T128150" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T128150 </a>)\n* Fixed: Assassins Helmet chin strap selection ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T128507" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T128507 </a>)\n* Fixed: Display name of the Sharur ATGM in the To-199 MFD ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T128191" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T128191 </a>)\n* Fixed: Inconsistent missile sounds after the introduction of missile fire modes
Fixed: Vehicle Titan AT missile fins were not fully extended in some cases
Fixed: CSAT SF Rifleman (AT) icon was missing ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T128726" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T128726 </a>)\n* Fixed: AI in Nyx spammed missiles too fast
Fixed: Offroad's external view offset was incorrect
Fixed: The rear mirrors of the Tempest Repair truck were not working correctly ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T127912" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T127912 </a>)\n* Fixed: An incorrect texture was assigned to the Tank Coveralls
Fixed: The Placeables VR Training would not finish properly due to a tank not running over a mine in some cases
Fixed: The Vorona missile had incorrect transparency when AO was enabled
Fixed: The Titan on Prowler (AT) was not able to lock targets over nearby barriers
Fixed: The format of ordinal numbers in Russian was incorrect
Fixed: The A-143 Buzzard model was missing parts behind the cockpit ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T129036" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T129036 </a>)\n* Fixed: PCML penetrator submunition wasn't always reliably triggered in the direct mode
Fixed: It's no longer possible to add a link to custom code to the text of diary and task modules in Zeus (the resulting entry will be replaced by an empty string)
Fixed: RPT file error connected to the SPG-9
Fixed: The IDAP skin for Zamak Water Truck was not localized properly
Fixed: The Car-95 GL reload sound was incorrect ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T131104" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T131104 </a>)\n* Fixed: There were some rogue components in the AH-9 PhysX LOD
Fixed: Camo selections in the pilot & cargo LODs of the unarmed Hellcat were incorrect ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T130858" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T130858 </a>)\n* Fixed: Incorrect camo selection in the 2nd resolution LOD of Zamak MRL
Fixed: AI didn't want to use SPG against nearby targets
Fixed: Vanilla transport helicopters should no longer do dive attacks
Fixed: The collision lights action for the pilots of the WY-55 Hellcat was missing
Fixed: A leg of the T-100 driver was clipping ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T127779" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T127779 </a>)\n* Eden Editor
Added: Weapon tooltips in vehicle <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Vehicle_Loadouts" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank"> Dynamic Loadouts </a>
settings in Eden Editor
Added: Eden Editor attributes for door & solar panel hiding to Medical Tent
Fixed: The Object Inventory cargo attribute was saved even when nothing changed after opening and confirming the attribute window
Fixed: Editor previews for Tanks DLC dirt patches were missing
Fixed: Tank Engine (Used) had an incorrect Editor preview picture
Vanguard
Added: Vanguard is now marked as official MP mode (also featured in the Quick Play menu)
Tweaked: Server lobby parameters localization was improved
Tac-Ops Mission Pack (potential spoilers)
Tweaked: The truck route at the beginning of the LZ Nowhere scenario of the Steel Pegasus operation was optimized
Tweaked: Waiting time of one of the Gorgon APCs at the start of the Avenging Furies scenario of the Beyond Hope operation
Fixed: An Offroad had disappeared in the Avenging Furies scenario of the Beyond Hope operation
Fixed: Incorrect scenario dates in the Stepping Stone operation
Fixed: A friendly Gorgon APC could get stuck when trying to get to the defensive position in the Avenging Furies scenario of the Beyond Hope operation
Fixed: One of the friendly Gorgon APCs could get destroyed by a Strider MRAP explosion in the Avenging Furies scenario of the Beyond Hope operation
Fixed: Inaccurate CAS in the Fait Accompli scenario of the Stepping Stone operation
Fixed: Players could be forced out of the APC at the start of the Avenging Furies scenario of the Beyond Hope operation
Fixed: Lines for switching seats were not voiced in the Avenging Furies scenario of the Beyond Hope operation
Fixed: It was possible to kill Lt. James in the Avenging Furies scenario of the Beyond Hope operation
Fixed: Script error during the Disintegration Point scenario of the Stepping Stone operation
Fixed: It was possible to kill AI teammates in the Avenging Furies scenario of the Beyond Hope operation
Fixed: The convoy area was not considered secured if Hoplite squad got lost on the way in the Avenging Furies scenario of the Beyond Hope operation
Fixed: A retreat task was incorrectly assigned after Houdan was seized, in case that some armored vehicles were destroyed in the Disintegration Point of the Stepping Stone scenario
Showcases (potential spoilers)
Tweaked: Showcase Jets will no longer fail after 1 minute of not getting the helmet
Tweaked: Enemy artillery (including ammo trucks) is now visible on radar (their engines remain started) in Showcase Gunships
Tweaked: Data Link is now used in Showcase Gunships to make revealing enemy vehicles easier
Tweaked: Asset compositions of Showcases NATO and CSAT were updated
Tweaked: Difficulty and behavior of CSAT tanks were improved in Showcase Armed Assault
Tweaked: Minor changes to compositions in Showcase Armed Assault
Tweaked: Behavior of the CSAT tanks in Showcase Armed Assault
Tweaked: Darter UAVs on the table in Showcases NATO, CSAT, and AAF are no longer connectable in any way
Fixed: There were some barriers missing in Showcase Armed Assault
Fixed: The Orca helicopters at the start of Showcase Helicopters could crash in some cases
Fixed: The Buzzard airplane would crash in some cases in Showcase AAF
Fixed: The Buzzard airplane in Showcase AAF would fly away and never come back in some cases
The East Wind (potential spoilers)
Tweaked: The final combat of the Resurgent West scenario was rebalanced
Tweaked: Difficulty across several scenarios was rebalanced to reflect the past many updates
Tweaked: The final combat of the Preventive Diplomacy scenario was rebalanced
Tweaked: Several campaign HUBs (Gori, Topolia, Bomos) were improved (Simple Object integration, glitches in placement, performance, etc.)
Tweaked: Compositions improved in the Situation Normal scenario
Tweaked: Fog density in the Paradise Found scenario was lowered
Tweaked: More AT ammo provided for the defensive segment of the Resurgent West scenario
Fixed: Progress of the Moral Fiber scenario could get stuck due to incorrect assigning of group leadership
Fixed: Incorrect passenger position of Kerry in the HEMTT Truck in the Air Superiority scenario
Fixed: Missing jets at the end of the Tipping Point scenario
Apex Protocol (potential spoilers)
Tweaked: The number of tickets now corresponds with the number of available respawns (ticket is removed upon spawn, not upon death)
Fixed: Incapacitated players now resurrect after the first live feed video ends in the Heart of Darkness scenario
Fixed: There would be some objects left levitating after destroying a few ammo boxes in the Heart of Darkness scenario
Fixed: Subtitles were overlapped by the video layer in case a player Joined-in-Progress to a running scenario
Fixed: Some links to markers in the Keystone scenario were not working

ENGINE:

Added: A new "UImodel" parameter for compass and watch items that will replace the models in the UI / Map
Added: New
ctrlAnimateModel
and
ctrlAnimationPhaseModel
script commands
Added: A new "deleteIfEmpty" magazine parameter (-1 will remove the magazine from the weapon when it is empty and maxAmmo is set to 1 - old & default behavior; 0 means that the magazine is never removed; 1 will always remove the magazine when empty)
Added: A new "activeSensorAlwaysOn" ammo parameter
Added: A new "takeOffReversed" airport parameter changing the direction of taking off from an airport
Added: New animation source "inWater" for all vehicles
Added: New model property "cratercolor" (example: cratercolor=deadff00 format: AABBGGRR)
Added: New c
alculatePlayerVisibilityByFriendly
and
getCalculatePlayerVisibilityByFriendly
script commands
Tweaked: The "hitpoint" parameter in vehicle optics now works even for drivers
Tweaked: The "maxHoldsterValue" animation source now works on vehicles with Dynamic Loadouts, but only for non-pylon weapons (e.g. the HMG)
Tweaked: Interaction with inventories of dead characters was improved
Tweaked: Negative "minimalHit" in a hitpoint works as a flat damage reduction now
Tweaked: AI is no longer able to see or shoot through fallen trees ( <a href="https://forums.bohemia.net/forums/topic/216507-17-years-old-bug-in-a3-a-fallen-static-objects-geometries-bug/" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://forums.bohemia.net/forums/topic/216507-17-years-old-bug-in-a3-a-fallen-static-objects-geometries-bug/ </a>)\n* Tweaked: The fire & view geometries are now enabled for fallen walls
Tweaked: Air-to-surface missiles with
LoalDistance
flight profile will now get lost when fired above the horizon
Tweaked: When locking after launch the autoseeking missiles will no longer home in on targets that are hidden behind a terrain feature
Tweaked: The next target action no longer skips targets if the missile has manual control or autoseek enabled
Tweaked: Grass is no longer obstructing missile locking
Fixed: Potential deadlock during player server disconnection
Fixed: Server CTD
Fixed: Pilot camera would not always work
Fixed: Placing crew into vehicles as Zeus was sometimes working incorrectly
Fixed: Missing proxy mag when a weapon is on the ground or in FFV
Fixed: FPS drop and performance degradation caused by the direct speech channel ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T124746" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T124746 </a>
, <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T130564" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T130564 </a>)\n* Fixed: Gunner turret searchlights would not follow turret movement ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T118330" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T118330 </a>)\n* Eden Editor
Fixed: Incorrect returned values when a group ( <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/get3DENAttribute" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank"> get3DENAttribute </a>)\n <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/get3DENEntityID" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank"> get3DENEntityID </a>)\n* Fixed: Loading a scenario in Eden Editor could misalign vehicles loaded in other vehicles
Fixed: Vehicle crew was misplaced in Eden Editor preview after a recent fix

SERVER:

Updated: Stand-alone Windows Dedicated Server (1.84)
Updated: Stand-alone Linux Dedicated Server (1.84)
- Known issue: Steam client modifies the
- steam_appid.txt
- file incorrectly. In case of issues, verify its content is:
107410
- Known issue: Sometimes the add-ons are loaded from the wrong installation (e.g. main game)
- Try adding

-mod=curator;kart;heli;mark;expansion** ;jets;argo;orange

- ;tacops;tank;dlcbundle;dlcbundle2
- to your
- arma3server.exe
- shortcut

SPOTREP-00082

FROM: High Command
TO: Arma 3 Users
UNIT: Main Branch
ACTIVITY: Game Update 1.86 (Warlords MP Mode, ADR-97 Weapon Pack, Multiplayer Security, Fixes and Improvements)
SIZE: ~1.9 GB / ~483 MB

NOTES

If the game does not progress from the initial loading screen, try deleting the
cache.ch
file in the Arma 3 root installation folder and then restarting the game.
Consider using the Steam client option to verify the integrity of the local game cache to avoid corrupted data after downloading this update.
Consider defragmenting your HDD after downloading large updates.
Updating a deeply moddable game and its platform is not without risks. We use various methods to communicate upcoming changes to our awesome modding community, such as via the <a href="https://dev.arma3.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"> Dev Hub </a>
. We also co-operate directly on troubleshooting, and we offer an opportunity to test updates via our <a href="https://dev.arma3.com/rc-branch" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"> Release Candidate tests </a>
. Modders, server administrators and other members of the community do their best to prepare for updates and to address issues post-release as quickly as possible. Please be mindful of some interruptions (especially in the first hours / days after a release) while we all work to improve the game together.
A
Legacy Build
Steam branch is available for advanced users. It contains the previous significant main branch version (1.84). It can be used to compare specific changes between major releases. The access code for this branch is:
Arma3Legacy184
This update does not apply to <a href="http://dev.arma3.com/ports" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"> the experimental Linux and Mac port betas </a>
at time of writing. We hope to be updating those as soon as possible.
You can find the servers in the Steam library (switch the filter to "Tools") - "Arma 3 Server" (based on your OS, it will download the Windows or Linux version).
- Administrators can also use the command-line <a class="external-link" href="https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/SteamCMD" rel="nofollow"> SteamCMD </a>
- utility. The app ID is to be 233780.
- NVIDIA GameWorks™ Technology provided under license from NVIDIA Corporation. Copyright © 2002-2018 NVIDIA Corporation. All rights reserved. NVIDIA® and PhysX® are trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation and are used under license.
In case of problems, please check the <a href="http://support.bistudio.com/arma-3" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"> Bohemia Interactive support F.A.Q. </a>
, <a href="http://arma3.com/faq" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"> Arma 3 F.A.Q. </a>
, <a href="http://www.battleye.com/support/faq/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"> BattlEye F.A.Q. </a>
, or <a href="https://arma3.com/launcher/troubleshooting" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"> Launcher troubleshooting guide </a>
.
You can help us to further improve the game by posting your feedback on the <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"> Feedback Tracker </a>
.

CHANGELOG

DATA

Highlights
Added: <a href="https://dev.arma3.com/post/oprep-warlords" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"> Warlords </a>
multiplayer game mode
with 7 vanilla multiplayer missions and with Eden Editor modules for <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/MP_Warlords" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"> easy creation of custom scenarios </a>
*
SC 32 Warlords (Whole Island) on Altis*
SC 16 Warlords (Central) on Altis*
SC 16 Warlords (Pyrgos Gulf) on Altis*
SC 16 Warlords on Stratis*
SC 16 Warlords (West) on Tanoa**
SC 16 Warlords (South) on Tanoa**
SC 16 Warlords on Malden*
Added: ADR-97 Weapon Pack (former <a href="https://dev.arma3.com/post/oprep-official-mod" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"> Official Mod </a>)\n* Added: Improved multiplayer security***
Free bonus content for all Arma 3 players.
- Free bonus content for all <a href="https://arma3.com/apex" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"> Arma 3 Apex expansion </a>

owners.

- - May affect loading times when the game or certain mods are run for the first time after installing the update.
Gameplay
Added: 5 new playable characters - Men (Story) - with heads of notable Bohemia developers
Added: In-game UI color customization for Tactical Ping ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T126664" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T126664 </a>)\n* Tweaked: Increased Tactical Ping duration
Tweaked: Tactical Ping in map enabled by default in Recruit and Regular difficulty presets
Tweaked: Increased the illumination range of soft vehicle reflectors
Tweaked: Headlights of the Van would have too little reach ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T131305" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T131305 </a>)\n* Fixed: Hunter and HEMTT headlight flares were not visible ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T127810" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T127810 </a>)\n* Tweaked: Goals now collapse on collisions with vehicles
Fixed: Bad collision on the Airport Control Tower (Metal) ladder that was forcing avatars into a free fall animation
Fixed: Caesar airplane wrecks shouldn't float in the air anymore
Fixed: Taru helicopter wrecks shouldn't fly away anymore
Fixed: Mohawk helicopters shouldn't jump on USS Freedom or USS Liberty anymore
Added: Current fire mode indicator to the IGUI of mortars
Added: Wide zoom level and NV vision mode to Blackfish gun cameras
Tweaked: Range of the APERS Mine Dispenser was adjusted ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T131505" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T131505 </a>)\n* Tweaked: Increased helicopter winch hitpoint durability ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T132889" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T132889 </a>)\n* Tweaked: Cost values of the LSVs
Tweaked: The VLS missile feed display is no longer active by default (the missile feed is not functional in remote control)
Fixed: Camera rotation sensitivity on the VLS platform was too high
Fixed: The camera on the Mk45 gun could not move vertically
Fixed: AI was taking cover behind thin banana plants
Fixed: AAF and CSAT Cargo Nets had incorrect Laser Designators in their inventories
Visual
Tweaked: Campfire light effects ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T120175" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T120175 </a>)\n* Tweaked: Animated the chain on the Kart model using <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/UVAnimations" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"> UVAnimations </a>
Tweaked: The "headgear_placeholder" and "equip_placeholder" models were updated
Tweaked: The legs of Zafir’s bipod were too short
Tweaked: Improved fence texture and material
Tweaked: Added a new material to the truck medical sign decals and reduced their brightness
Tweaked: Reduced the brightness of the
u_Barracks_v2_ext
material in DTSMDI a bit
Tweaked: Layered Concrete Wall (
Land_Wall_INDCnc_4_F)\n <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T131463" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T131463 </a>)\n* Tweaked: Adjusted colors for Assault Pack (Coyote Brown), Assault Pack (Khaki), Assault Pack (Sage), Kitbag (Coyote Brown) and Kitbag (Sage) backpacks. The old Kitbag (Coyote) variant has been kept as Kitbag (Tan).
Tweaked: Decreased amount of bugs (the creepy crawly kind) at night, resulting in a potential performance gain
Tweaked: Firefly model and material
Tweaked: Aspect ratio of the RPG & Vorona magazine icons
Fixed: Typo on the town sign of Oreokastro in Greek
Fixed: The
Acca_snds_l_F
suppressor model was offset
Fixed: Ghost Hawk LOD issues
Fixed: AN/MPQ-105 and the MIM-134 turret were clipping with the platform ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T131356" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T131356 </a>)\n* Fixed: Missing face on the bottom of the verge post models
Fixed: Shadows for all Concrete Curbs (Grey, x m)
Fixed: Backlit buttons on the steering wheel of the MB 4WD did not move along with the vehicle
Fixed: Kerry's backpack was missing its camo selection in the last resolution LOD
Fixed: Incorrect camo selection of US Assault Pack (Kerry) in resolution LODs ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T131466" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T131466 </a>)\n* Fixed: Issue with shadows on the T-100 barrel
Fixed: UV mapping on
Excavator_01_wreck_F
Fixed: UV stretch on the front of the SDAR rifle magazine
Fixed: Bad alpha sorting on Slum Fence (
Land_Slums01_8m)\n* Fixed: MB 4WD LOD switching when aiming down sights when Firing From Vehicles seats are used
Audio
Tweaked: Increased audible ranges of vehicle engines
Tweaked: Footstep sounds inside small military towers
Fixed: The Kart engine sound position was offset
Fixed: Vehicle SPMGs fired by the AI in bursts or full auto had a single shot sound
Showcases (potential spoilers)
Tweaked: The tank battle in Showcase Armed Assault is now better optimized
Tweaked: Base compositions in Showcase Armed Assault
The East Wind (potential spoilers)
Fixed: Assault boats would stop before reaching the beach in the Resurgent West scenario (and it caused a related script error)
Vanguard
Fixed: The list of multiplayer params in the Vanguard mission diary contained old undefined
param1
and
param2
entries <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Eden_Editor" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"> Eden Editor </a>
Added:
BIS_fnc_3DENExportSQF
now supports exports with positions relative to a given center
Added:
BIS_fnc_3DENExportSQF
can now export scenarios in a format where each entity checks if its ID has been blacklisted. If so, the entity will not be spawned. The blacklist array is a new parameter passed into the exported SQF.
Tweaked: Scenarios exported from Eden Editor to SQF now initialize modules only once all objects and connections were created
Fixed: The function to export Eden Editor scenarios to SQF format did not export vehicle customization settings
Fixed: Ammo boxes from which all items were removed in the editor were not exported empty by the
BIS_fnc_3DENExportSQF
function
Fixed: Random object positions (achieved by connecting to markers) were ignored in scenarios exported by
BIS_fnc_3DENExportSQF
Fixed: Helicopters placed in the air were not flying in a scenario exported by
BIS_fnc_3DENExportSQF
Added: The
Combo
attribute in Eden Editor is now capable of showing
picture
and
pictureRight
or options defined in class
Values
of the attribute itself.
Tweaked: Removed the drop down menu from the Posters module (syncing to triggers was not required and was causing pop-up errors)
Scripting
Added:
BIS_fnc_calculateDateTime
function
Added:
BIS_fnc_CompareDateTimes
and
BIS_fnc_IsDateTimeNewer
functions
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_getArea" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_getArea </a>
now supports format [center, a, b, angle, rect, (height)]
Added: Vector functions for multiplying the square matrix by a vector and for vector rotation in 3D space
Added: Priority Queue data structure functions and functions for getting highest and lowest priorities in the queue
Tweaked: An item can be kept in the Priority Queue even when it pops from the queue
Tweaked: The
BIS_fnc_showSubtitles
function was updated (optional parameter that forces subtitles to display through <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/titleRsc" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"> titleRsc </a>
added to retain old functionality). It is turned off by default, as such subtitles would collide with subtitles displayed by the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_kbTell" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_kbTell </a>
function.
Modding
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Weapon_Config_Guidelines#Magazine_compatibility_groups" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"> Magazine wells </a>
to some of the vanilla weapons
Added: Proxy models to some of the vanilla magazines
Tweaked: Deleted the head shadow from Character / Uniform models. Added shadow LODs to proxy head models themselves ( <a href="https://forums.bohemia.net/forums/topic/143930-general-discussion-dev-branch/?page=1009&tab=comments#comment-3313477" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"> how-to guide for adjusting your own models </a>)\n* Tweaked: Added the
bysta
proxy to View Pilot and an empty Pilot LOD to heads
General
Fixed: Error when creating
test_EmptyObjectForBubbles
( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T132812" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T132812 </a>)\n

ENGINE

Multiplayer
Added: Improvements to multiplayer security systems related to addon loading, encryption, and server checks
Fixed: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/serverTime" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"> serverTime </a>
command did not return the server time on a server for 5 minutes after a restart ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T127059" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T127059 </a>)\n* Fixed: Command line duplication after a Dedicated Server restarted via the
missionToServerRestart
command
Audio
Added: New
damper1
,
damper2
, and
damper3
sound controllers for vehicles
Added: Sound controller
acceleration
Tweaked: Increased the number of available sound controllers (added
CustomSoundController6
to
CustomSoundController32)\n* Fixed: The engine sound of some land vehicles was falling off abruptly at around 300 meters
Fixed: Attenuation for transport internal sound
AI
Fixed: AI could in some cases detect vehicles through the terrain ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T133247" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T133247 </a>)\n* Gameplay
Added: Better interactions with deceased character weapons and inventories
General
Added: DynamicSimulation serialization
Tweaked: Default sharpen filter post-process reduced to 50
Fixed: Crash to desktop when dropping an item into an Entity without "Supply"
Fixed: Possible crash to desktop from the map due to a missing active marker
Fixed: Most of the cases of game getting stuck on the start-up splash

SERVER

Updated: Stand-alone Windows Dedicated Server (1.86)
Updated: Stand-alone Linux Dedicated Server (1.86)
- Known issue: Steam client modifies the
- steam_appid.txt
- file incorrectly. In case of issues, verify its content is:
107410
- Known issue: Sometimes the add-ons are loaded from the wrong installation (e.g. main game)
- Try adding

-mod=curator;kart;heli;mark;expansion** ;jets;argo;orange

- ;tacops;tank;dlcbundle;dlcbundle2
- to your
- arma3server.exe
- shortcut

SPOTREP-00083

FROM: High Command
TO: Arma 3 Users
UNIT: Main Branch
ACTIVITY: Hotfix 1.88 (Multiplayer Compatibility Fixes)
SIZE: ~38.7 MB / ~17.8 MB

NOTES

Consider using the Steam client option to verify the integrity of the local game cache to avoid corrupted data after downloading this update.
Consider defragmenting your HDD after downloading large updates.
Updating a deeply moddable game and its platform is not without risks. We use various methods to communicate upcoming changes to our awesome modding community, such as via the <a href="https://dev.arma3.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"> Dev Hub </a>
. We also co-operate directly on troubleshooting, and we offer an opportunity to test updates via our <a href="https://dev.arma3.com/rc-branch" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"> Release Candidate tests </a>
. Modders, server administrators and other members of the community do their best to prepare for updates and to address issues post-release as quickly as possible. Please be mindful of some interruptions (especially in the first hours / days after a release) while we all work to improve the game together.
A
Legacy Build
Steam branch is available for advanced users. It contains the previous significant main branch version (1.84). It can be used to compare specific changes between major releases. The access code for this branch is:
Arma3Legacy184
This update does not apply to <a href="http://dev.arma3.com/ports" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"> the experimental Linux and Mac port betas </a>
at time of writing. We hope to be updating those as soon as possible.
You can find the servers in the Steam library (switch the filter to "Tools") - "Arma 3 Server" (based on your OS, it will download the Windows or Linux version).
- Administrators can also use the command-line <a class="external-link" href="https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/SteamCMD" rel="nofollow"> SteamCMD </a>
- utility. The app ID is to be 233780.
- NVIDIA GameWorks™ Technology provided under license from NVIDIA Corporation. Copyright © 2002-2018 NVIDIA Corporation. All rights reserved. NVIDIA® and PhysX® are trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation and are used under license.
In case of problems, please check the <a href="http://support.bistudio.com/arma-3" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"> Bohemia Interactive support F.A.Q. </a>
, <a href="http://arma3.com/faq" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"> Arma 3 F.A.Q. </a>
, <a href="http://www.battleye.com/support/faq/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"> BattlEye F.A.Q. </a>
, or <a href="https://arma3.com/launcher/troubleshooting" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"> Launcher troubleshooting guide </a>
.
You can help us to further improve the game by posting your feedback on the <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"> Feedback Tracker </a>
.

CHANGELOG

DATA

Warlords
Fixed: Players who joined in progress would not be able to request Sector scans for sectors that were scanned before
Fixed: Players are now able to wear side-appropriate uniforms
Tweaked: Sector seizing times now have hard limits so large sectors don't take an unreasonably long time to seize (custom timeout settings are not limited)

ENGINE

Fixed: The improvements to multiplayer security introduced in the 1.86 Update have been turned off until further notice

SERVER

Updated: Stand-alone Windows Dedicated Server (1.88)
Updated: Stand-alone Linux Dedicated Server (1.88)
- Known issue: Steam client modifies the
- steam_appid.txt
- file incorrectly. In case of issues, verify its content is:
107410
- Known issue: Sometimes the add-ons are loaded from the wrong installation (e.g. main game)
- Try adding

-mod=curator;kart;heli;mark;expansion** ;jets;argo;orange

- ;tacops;tank;dlcbundle;dlcbundle2
- to your
- arma3server.exe
- shortcut

SPOTREP-00084

FROM: High Command
TO: Arma 3 Users
UNIT: Main Branch
ACTIVITY: Hotfix #2 1.88 (Warlords Improvements, In-Game Server Browser Fix)
SIZE: ~53.6 MB / ~17.9 MB

NOTES

Consider using the Steam client option to verify the integrity of the local game cache to avoid corrupted data after downloading this update.
Consider defragmenting your HDD after downloading large updates.
Updating a deeply moddable game and its platform is not without risks. We use various methods to communicate upcoming changes to our awesome modding community, such as via the <a href="https://dev.arma3.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"> Dev Hub </a>
. We also co-operate directly on troubleshooting, and we offer an opportunity to test updates via our <a href="https://dev.arma3.com/rc-branch" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"> Release Candidate tests </a>
. Modders, server administrators and other members of the community do their best to prepare for updates and to address issues post-release as quickly as possible. Please be mindful of some interruptions (especially in the first hours / days after a release) while we all work to improve the game together.
A
Legacy Build
Steam branch is available for advanced users. It contains the previous significant main branch version (1.84). It can be used to compare specific changes between major releases. The access code for this branch is:
Arma3Legacy184
This update does not apply to <a href="http://dev.arma3.com/ports" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"> the experimental Linux and Mac port betas </a>
.
You can find the servers in the Steam library (switch the filter to "Tools") - "Arma 3 Server" (based on your OS, it will download the Windows or Linux version).
- Administrators can also use the command-line <a href="https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/SteamCMD" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"> SteamCMD </a>
- utility. The app ID is to be 233780.
- NVIDIA GameWorks™ Technology provided under license from NVIDIA Corporation. Copyright © 2002-2018 NVIDIA Corporation. All rights reserved. NVIDIA® and PhysX® are trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation and are used under license.
In case of problems, please check the <a href="http://support.bistudio.com/arma-3" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"> Bohemia Interactive support F.A.Q. </a>
, <a href="http://arma3.com/faq" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"> Arma 3 F.A.Q. </a>
, <a href="http://www.battleye.com/support/faq/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"> BattlEye F.A.Q. </a>
, or <a href="https://arma3.com/launcher/troubleshooting" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"> Launcher troubleshooting guide </a>
.
You can help us to further improve the game by posting your feedback on the <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"> Feedback Tracker </a>
.

CHANGELOG

DATA

Warlords
Added: Team killing penalty. For every 3 friendly kills, players suffer a 60 seconds black screen without the ability to use weapons followed by a forced respawn. This persists through disconnecting and reconnecting to a server.
Added: Players now have the ability to get rid of their purchased vehicles via the Action Menu
Tweaked: Individual players can no longer have more than 20 active assets at a time (this includes vehicles, aircraft, ships, static defenses and ammo boxes). Infantry limits remain the same.
Tweaked: Airdrops on the player's location are now much more expensive
Tweaked: Static weapons and ammo boxes are now deleted after a substantial timeout (3 times the normal vehicle time removal timeout)
Tweaked: Destroyed vehicles are now deleted much sooner
Tweaked: A sector with an unusable airstrip was removed from the Whole Altis scenario
Tweaked: The Molos airfield sector now has a lower CP income and is defended more heavily
Tweaked: Additional assets were added to the Request tables, some other asset costs have been tweaked as well
Tweaked: The Sector Scan cost has been raised to 350 CP
Fixed: Warlords would not start properly on maps with unusually defined runways
Fixed: Planes should zero in on their approach vectors more quickly
Fixed: Players can now dismiss even AI subordinates that they've already had in their group when joining to the game
Fixed: Players no longer retain the waypoints assigned to their group prior to joining the game

ENGINE

Fixed: Server mod compatibility semaphores in the in-game server browser were showing misleading information

SERVER

Updated: Stand-alone Windows Dedicated Server (1.88)
Updated: Stand-alone Linux Dedicated Server (1.88)
- Known issue: Steam client modifies the
- steam_appid.txt
- file incorrectly. In case of issues, verify its content is:
107410
- Known issue: Sometimes the add-ons are loaded from the wrong installation (e.g. main game)
- Try adding

-mod=curator;kart;heli;mark;expansion** ;jets;argo;orange

- ;tacops;tank;dlcbundle;dlcbundle2
- to your
- arma3server.exe
- shortcut

SPOTREP-00085

FROM: High Command
TO: Arma 3 Users
UNIT: Main Branch
ACTIVITY: Game Update 1.90 (Multiplayer Security, Warlords Improvements)
SIZE: ~745.0 MB / ~249.3 MB

NOTES

Consider using the Steam client option to verify the integrity of the local game cache to avoid corrupted data after downloading this update.
Consider defragmenting your HDD after downloading large updates.
Updating a deeply moddable game and its platform is not without risks. We use various methods to communicate upcoming changes to our awesome modding community, such as via the <a href="https://dev.arma3.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Dev Hub </a>
. We also co-operate directly on troubleshooting, and we offer an opportunity to test updates via our <a href="https://dev.arma3.com/rc-branch" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Release Candidate tests </a>
. Modders, server administrators and other members of the community do their best to prepare for updates and to address issues post-release as quickly as possible. Please be mindful of some interruptions (especially in the first hours / days after a release) while we all work to improve the game together.
A
Legacy Build
Steam branch is available for advanced users. It contains the previous significant main branch version (1.88). It can be used to compare specific changes between major releases. The access code for this branch is:
Arma3Legacy188
This update does not apply to <a href="http://dev.arma3.com/ports" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> the experimental Linux and Mac port betas </a>
.
You can find the servers in the Steam library (switch the filter to "Tools") - "Arma 3 Server" (based on your OS, it will download the Windows or Linux version).
- Administrators can also use the command-line <a href="https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/SteamCMD" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> SteamCMD </a>
- utility. The app ID is to be 233780.
- NVIDIA GameWorks™ Technology provided under license from NVIDIA Corporation. Copyright © 2002-2018 NVIDIA Corporation. All rights reserved. NVIDIA® and PhysX® are trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation and are used under license.
In case of problems, please check the <a href="http://support.bistudio.com/arma-3" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Bohemia Interactive support F.A.Q. </a>
, <a href="http://arma3.com/faq" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Arma 3 F.A.Q. </a>
, <a href="http://www.battleye.com/support/faq/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> BattlEye F.A.Q. </a>
, or <a href="https://arma3.com/launcher/troubleshooting" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Launcher troubleshooting guide </a>
.
You can help us to further improve the game by posting your feedback on the <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Feedback Tracker </a>
.

CHANGELOG

DATA

Highlights
Added: Improved multiplayer security*
Added: Additional olive reskins for NATO Pacific vehicles**
May affect loading times when the game or certain mods are run for the first time after installing the update.
- Restrictions may apply to those who don't own <a class="external-link" href="https://arma3.com/apex" rel="nofollow"> Arma 3 Apex expansion </a>

.

Gameplay
Added: A new variant of the Dragon Teeth (old looking)
Added: Small animation for raising the engine of Assault Boats when they are transported in other vehicles
Added: Gorgon commander now has a settle-in animation
Tweaked: All supply trucks now have a consistent supply radius, resource capacity, and destruction explosion
Tweaked: Durability of vehicle wheels - the damage required for a flat tire and a fully destroyed wheel
Tweaked: Added a
wheel_x_x_damage
selection in visual LODs for visual damage representation
Tweaked: Static AA and AT now use the Titan AT and AA FM descriptions
Tweaked: Improved the syntax of the power line wire destruction script
Fixed: Assault Boat was missing a vehicle transport class and it did not use memory point defined bounding boxes
Fixed: AI can now walk inside of Castle Tower
Fixed: Gendarmerie Commander Uniform was not displaying insignia
Fixed:
Cloth_plate.bisurf
was missing the
thickness
parameter for a proper plate-like behavior
Fixed: AAF crewmen were respawning with a wrong vest
Fixed: The ADR-97 magazine name did not mention the caliber
Fixed: It should be easier to interact with the Infostand (2-leg) ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T128135" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T128135 </a>)\n* Fixed: Xi'an FFV seat view when in optics mode ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T136046" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T136046 </a>)\n* Fixed: The VR Training Placeables Course would not finish properly due to a tank not running over a mine (fix iteration)
Fixed: T-100 Varsuk & 2S9 Sochor driver PiP camera views were obstructed by their cannon ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T136231" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T136231 </a>)\n* Fixed: It was not possible to open the compass in vehicles ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T133142" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T133142 </a>)\n* Fixed: Hatchback fuel & engine hitpoints
Visual
Added: Unique Virtual Garage icons to Mk41 VLS / Mk45 Hammer
Changed: MH-9 no longer has a crosshair. A new section was added:
aiming_dot
. Now it can be retextured or removed using <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setObjectTexture" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> setObjectTexture </a>
(index 1).
Changed: Enabled retexturing of the FV-720 Mora exterior pilot view
Tweaked: The RPG-42 sight cover is now closed when the weapon is not being used
Tweaked: A bullet gets hidden now when reloading the Protector 9mm
Tweaked: Adjusted the occluder shape for BluntRock_wallH ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T135887" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T135887 </a>)\n* Fixed: SPAR-16S pistol grip textures
Fixed: Camo nets shadow flickering when the model switched to the second shadow LOD
Fixed: Shading issues of the UAV Terminal models
Fixed: Some Titan launcher icons were using wrong icons or missed the rear caps
Fixed: HEMTT wrecks (NATO Pacific variants) now have the correct camo applied
Fixed: White edges on the icons of some of the accessories
Fixed: High variants of HMG / GMG were using wrong icons in Virtual Garage
Fixed: Camo selections for AK12 and added a third camo selection to the AK12 with grenade launcher
Warlords
Added: 64 player version of the Whole Altis scenario
Added: 32 player version of the Malden scenario
Added: 32 player version of the Stratis scenario
Added: Individual asset lists
Added: The sector zone restriction border width is now customizable for each sector in the module window
Added: The maximum group size is now defined in the Warlords Init module
Added: You can now further customize various classes for dynamically spawned assets ( <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_MP_Warlords#3._Custom_factions" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_MP_Warlords#3._Custom_factions </a>)\n* Added: Unless their base is under attack, all playable units are now invulnerable after respawn until they leave the base (60 seconds maximum)
Tweaked: Asset requesting routines for AI
Tweaked: Path planning routines for AI
Tweaked: Dead unit deleting procedures
Tweaked: Arming mines in your own base is no longer allowed unless the base is under attack
Tweaked: The team killing penalty duration is now increased progressively up to 5 minutes for each 3 player kills or 6 AI kills
Tweaked: Various sector and zone border sizes were adjusted to avoid pointless zone restriction triggering
Fixed: Vehicle descriptions in some languages were too long
Fixed: Some airdropped assets could fall too abruptly
Fixed: Respawn locations far away from the base when it's targeted would not be selected on safe spots
Fixed: Some modded airplanes would crash upon landing
Fixed: Ejection seats and canopies from fighter jets no longer block runways
Fixed: Some airplanes would need to double-take a landing
Fixed: The mode would not work properly in a singleplayer environment
Fixed: It is now possible to get rid of vehicles purchased by AI (via the action menu) before a player took control over that AI
Fixed: Static defenses are now properly calculated towards the maximum amount of assets
Fixed: Sector voting is now handled properly even if the only player who voted disconnects before the voting has finished
Fixed: Fast travel to a contested sector no longer lands you in water if there is land somewhere around the sector
Fixed: Helicopters would land on inconvenient locations when ordered from the airstrip in the Tanoa (South) scenario
Fixed: Various script errors
Fixed: The "Starting CP" parameter in the Warlords Init module would set up incorrect values for some settings
Fixed: Several misleading Spanish translations
Fixed: It's no longer possible to obtain mortar bags in Warlords through an exploit in Arsenal
Fixed: Some independent garrison units would occasionally still carry mortar bags <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Eden_Editor" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Eden Editor </a>
Added: Reference to the spawned airplane in the CAS module (
_module <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getVariable" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> getVariable </a>
"plane")\n* Added: "Combo" attribute in Eden Editor is now capable of showing a "tooltip" property defined in class Values of the attribute itself
Fixed: Keyframe Animation module texts have been localized
Scripting
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_mapGridSize" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_mapGridSize </a>
(returns the current size of the map grid square)
Added: Parameter for the number of steps (animation frames) in <a href="https://community.bohemia.net/wiki/BIS_fnc_resizeMarker" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_resizeMarker </a>
Fixed: Eden Editor export to SQF now executes init code in a non-scheduled environment to simulate regular scenarios better
Fixed: Eden Editor export to SQF now preserves the group of drone crews, so group settings and waypoints are not lost
Fixed: Eden Editor export to SQF was sometimes not assigning the group leader correctly
Fixed: Eden Editor export to SQF was not initializing vehicles in vehicles
Fixed: Eden Editor export to SQF accidentally exported virtual UAV crews to the layers list
Fixed: Eden Editor export to SQF was not creating mines and explosives correctly
Fixed: Eden Editor export to SQF did not preserve trigger altitude correctly
Fixed: Eden Editor export to SQF got corrupted when exporting attribute expressions longer than 8096 characters
Fixed: Eden Editor export to SQF returned incorrect entity ID values when autonomous drones were present in the scenario
Fixed: Pushing items of the same priority in the Priority Queue function
Fixed: DateTime function calculation for when the date goes over the actual year
General
Fixed: A typo in the UH-80 Ghosthawk gun
initElev
elevation parameter (kudos Kju!)

ENGINE

Multiplayer
Fixed: Various issues with the improved MP security measures (cache handling, v2 signature compatibility, -serverMod, etc.)
Audio
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/say3D" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> say3D </a>
command extension to exclude speech category sounds from the filtering
AI
Fixed: AI directional radio reports now again use the relative direction from a formation instead of the world direction ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T128200" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T128200 </a>)\n* Scripting
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/addWaypoint" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> addWaypoint </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setWaypointPosition" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> setWaypointPosition </a>
commands now accept a -1 radius for forced position
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setGroupIconsSelectable" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> setGroupIconsSelectable </a>
would not return NOTHING
General
Fixed: The game could freeze on startup with the file system thread turned off (e.g. -exThreads=6)
Fixed: Some achievements couldn't be completed (Model Student, Puppeteer, Dressing Doll, Get Arrested, Punch Out)
Fixed: Proxies were not considered for object actions, only the parent object
Fixed: Removed compile caching that was responsible for memory issues ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T135718" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T135718 </a>)\n

LAUNCHER

Changed: Vanguard game type is no longer highlighted
Fixed: Localization typos
Fixed: -malloc parameter tooltip ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T136864" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T136864 </a>)\n

SERVER

Updated: Stand-alone Windows Dedicated Server (1.90)
Updated: Stand-alone Linux Dedicated Server (1.90)
- Known issue: Steam client modifies the
- steam_appid.txt
- file incorrectly. In case of issues, verify its content is:
107410
- Known issue: Sometimes the add-ons are loaded from the wrong installation (e.g. main game)
- Try adding

-mod=curator;kart;heli;mark;expansion** ;jets;argo;orange

- ;tacops;tank;dlcbundle;dlcbundle2
- to your
- arma3server.exe
- shortcut

SPOTREP-00086

FROM: High Command
TO: Arma 3 Users
UNIT: Main Branch
ACTIVITY: Hotfix 1.90 (Multiplayer Security, Session Lost Messaging)
SIZE: ~51.4 MB / ~17.9 MB

NOTES

Consider using the Steam client option to verify the integrity of the local game cache to avoid corrupted data after downloading this update.
Consider defragmenting your HDD after downloading large updates.
Updating a deeply moddable game and its platform is not without risks. We use various methods to communicate upcoming changes to our awesome modding community, such as via the <a href="https://dev.arma3.com/"> Dev Hub </a>
. We also co-operate directly on troubleshooting, and we offer an opportunity to test updates via our <a href="https://dev.arma3.com/rc-branch"> Release Candidate tests </a>
. Modders, server administrators and other members of the community do their best to prepare for updates and to address issues post-release as quickly as possible. Please be mindful of some interruptions (especially in the first hours / days after a release) while we all work to improve the game together.
A
Legacy Build
Steam branch is available for advanced users. It contains the previous significant main branch version (1.88). It can be used to compare specific changes between major releases. The access code for this branch is:
Arma3Legacy188
This update does not apply to <a href="http://dev.arma3.com/ports"> the experimental Linux and Mac port betas </a>
.
You can find the servers in the Steam library (switch the filter to "Tools") - "Arma 3 Server" (based on your OS, it will download the Windows or Linux version).
- Administrators can also use the command-line <a class="external-link" href="https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/SteamCMD" rel="nofollow"> SteamCMD </a>
- utility. The app ID is to be 233780.
- NVIDIA GameWorks™ Technology provided under license from NVIDIA Corporation. Copyright © 2002-2018 NVIDIA Corporation. All rights reserved. NVIDIA® and PhysX® are trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation and are used under license.
In case of problems, please check the <a href="http://support.bistudio.com/arma-3"> Bohemia Interactive support F.A.Q. </a>
, <a href="http://arma3.com/faq"> Arma 3 F.A.Q. </a>
, <a href="http://www.battleye.com/support/faq/"> BattlEye F.A.Q. </a>
, or <a href="https://arma3.com/launcher/troubleshooting"> Launcher troubleshooting guide </a>
.
You can help us to further improve the game by posting your feedback on the <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/"> Feedback Tracker </a>
.

CHANGELOG

ENGINE
Multiplayer
Added: An improved "Session Lost" message with information about the file which has caused the disconnect (f.e. logging a PBO that was not compatible with the server data or was missing entirely)
Changed: Location of
cache.ch
follows the "-profiles=" <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Startup_Parameters#Profile_Options"> startup parameter </a>
now (
C:\Users\*User*\AppData\Local\Arma 3\DataCache\
being the default one)
Fixed: Various issues with the improved MP security measures ( <a href="https://forums.bohemia.net/forums/topic/222192-190-update-troubleshooting/"> https://forums.bohemia.net/forums/topic/222192-190-update-troubleshooting/ </a>)\n* Fixed: Issues with folders and creation of the cache on Linux servers
General
Fixed: A possible crash originating from the in-game HUD
Fixed: A possible crash in multiplayer
Fixed: A crash when closing the game if a custom compass or watch were used
BATTLEYE
Added: BattlEye Anti-Cheat has been updated
SERVER
Updated: Stand-alone Windows Dedicated Server (1.90)
Updated: Stand-alone Linux Dedicated Server (1.90)
- Known issue: Steam client modifies the
- steam_appid.txt
- file incorrectly. In case of issues, verify its content is:
107410
- Known issue: Sometimes the add-ons are loaded from the wrong installation (e.g. main game)
- Try adding

-mod=curator;kart;heli;mark;expansion** ;jets;argo;orange

- ;tacops;tank;dlcbundle;dlcbundle2
- to your
- arma3server.exe
- shortcut

SPOTREP-00087

SPOTREP #00087

FROM: High Command
TO: Arma 3 Users
UNIT: Main Branch
ACTIVITY: Hotfix #2 1.90 (Special Character Compatibility)
SIZE: ~36.1MB / ~17.8 MB

NOTES

Consider using the Steam client option to verify the integrity of the local game cache to avoid corrupted data after downloading this update.
Consider defragmenting your HDD after downloading large updates.
Updating a deeply moddable game and its platform is not without risks. We use various methods to communicate upcoming changes to our awesome modding community, such as via the <a href="https://dev.arma3.com/" target="_blank"> Dev Hub </a>
. We also co-operate directly on troubleshooting, and we offer an opportunity to test updates via our <a href="https://dev.arma3.com/rc-branch" target="_blank"> Release Candidate tests </a>
. Modders, server administrators and other members of the community do their best to prepare for updates and to address issues post-release as quickly as possible. Please be mindful of some interruptions (especially in the first hours / days after a release) while we all work to improve the game together.
A Legacy Build Steam branch is available for advanced users. It contains the previous significant main branch version (1.88). It can be used to compare specific changes between major releases. The access code for this branch is: Arma3Legacy188
This update does not apply to <a href="http://dev.arma3.com/ports" target="_blank"> the experimental Linux and Mac port betas </a>
.
You can find the servers in the Steam library (switch the filter to "Tools") - "Arma 3 Server" (based on your OS, it will download the Windows or Linux version).
Administrators can also use the command-line <a href="https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/SteamCMD" target=""> SteamCMD </a>
utility. The app ID is to be 233780.
NVIDIA GameWorks™ Technology provided under license from NVIDIA Corporation. Copyright © 2002-2018 NVIDIA Corporation. All rights reserved. NVIDIA® and PhysX® are trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation and are used under license.
In case of problems, please check the <a href="http://support.bistudio.com/arma-3" target="_blank"> Bohemia Interactive support F.A.Q </a>
., <a href="http://arma3.com/faq" target="_blank"> Arma 3 F.A.Q </a>
., <a href="http://www.battleye.com/support/faq/" target="_blank"> BattlEye F.A.Q </a>
., or <a href="https://arma3.com/launcher/troubleshooting" target="_blank"> Launcher troubleshooting guide </a>
.
You can help us to further improve the game by posting your feedback on the <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/" target=""> Feedback Tracker </a>
.

CHANGELOG

ENGINE

General
Fixed: Game did not launch if special characters (f.e. Cyrillic) were present in the user's profile path.

SERVER

Updated: Stand-alone Windows Dedicated Server (1.90)
Updated: Stand-alone Linux Dedicated Server (1.90)
Known issue: Steam client modifies the
steam_appid.txt
file incorrectly. In case of issues, verify it's content is:
107410
Known issue: Sometimes the add-ons are loaded from the wrong installation (e.g. main game)
Try adding

-mod=curator;kart;heli;mark;expansion;jets;argo;orange;tacops;tank;dlcbundle;dlcbundle2* to your

arma3server.exe
shortcut.

SPOTREP-00088

FROM: High Command
TO: Arma 3 Users
UNIT: Main Branch
ACTIVITY: Game Update 1.92 (Launcher DLC Section, Dynamic Weapon Magazines)
SIZE: ~1.3 GB / ~186 MB

NOTES

Consider using the Steam client option to verify the integrity of the local game cache to avoid corrupted data after downloading this update.
Consider defragmenting your HDD after downloading large updates.
Updating a deeply moddable game and its platform is not without risks. We use various methods to communicate upcoming changes to our awesome modding community, such as via the Dev Hub. We also co-operate directly on troubleshooting, and we offer an opportunity to test updates via our Release Candidate tests. Modders, server administrators and other members of the community do their best to prepare for updates and to address issues post-release as quickly as possible. Please be mindful of some interruptions (especially in the first hours / days after a release) while we all work to improve the game together.
A Legacy Build Steam branch is available for advanced users. It contains the previous significant main branch version (1.90). It can be used to compare specific changes between major releases. The access code for this branch is:
Arma3Legacy190
This update does not apply to <a href="http://dev.arma3.com/ports" target="_blank"> the experimental Linux and Mac port betas </a>
.
You can find the servers in the Steam library (switch the filter to "Tools") - "Arma 3 Server" (based on your OS, it will download the Windows or Linux version).
Administrators can also use the command-line <a href="https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/SteamCMD" target="_blank"> SteamCMD </a>
utility. The app ID is to be 233780.
NVIDIA GameWorks™ Technology provided under license from NVIDIA Corporation. Copyright © 2002-2018 NVIDIA Corporation. All rights reserved. NVIDIA® and PhysX® are trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation and are used under license.
In case of problems, please check the <a href="http://support.bistudio.com/arma-3" target="_blank"> Bohemia Interactive support F.A.Q </a>
., <a href="http://arma3.com/faq" target="_blank"> Arma 3 F.A.Q </a>
., <a href="http://www.battleye.com/support/faq/" target="_blank"> BattlEye F.A.Q </a>
., or <a href="https://arma3.com/launcher/troubleshooting" target="_blank"> Launcher troubleshooting guide </a>
.
You can help us to further improve the game by posting your feedback on the <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/" target=""> Feedback Tracker </a>
.

CHANGELOG

DATA

Highlights
Added: Added: Dynamic magazines (proxies) to the following weapons: AKM, AK-12, AKS, MX, CAR-95, TRG-21, Mk20, Mk14, RPG-7, SPAR-16 (and expanded magazine wells with additional weapons)*
Added: Support for <a href="https://arma3.com/dlc/creator" target="_blank"> Creator DLC </a>
This change allows different types (e.g. color) magazines to be loaded into the same weapon dynamically, but some faction loadouts (characters, containers, and vehicle cargos) have changed!
Gameplay
Added: Sand 5.56 STANAG magazines to the magazine wells
Added: Checking of the noPop variable for Swivel Targets
Added: EmptyLoadout config class for the creation of empty unit loadouts
Tweaked: Adjusted camo of magazines used in the editor-placed weapons which are using magazine proxies
Tweaked: Increased the MX SW rate of fire to 750 rounds per minute
Fixed: The door on the Field Toilet and Toiletbox should work again
Fixed: Pacific NATO and CSAT UGV groups should now have Tropical versions of UGVs
Fixed: Respawn Backpacks / camps now work correctly in MP; can also be placed by Zeus
Fixed: NATO vehicles in the "Remnants of War" campaign were using Pacific liveries
Fixed: A few remaining vehicles in which it still was not possible to open the compass
Fixed: CTRG story character loadouts
Fixed: Zubr .45 ACP magazine well definition
Visual
Tweaked: AKSU magazine proxy replacement timing
Tweaked: The BLUFOR M320 does not shine so much anymore
Tweaked: Adjusted RPG-7 magazine proxy switching and slightly adjusted the proxy position
Fixed: Adjusted STANAG 5.56 magazine height to avoid clipping with some of the magwells
Audio
Added: Forest SoundEnvironExt for backward compatibility (it's using the same samples as forest_exp)
Added: Van (Ambulance) is now using a custom sound controller for its siren
Fixed: The Varsuk turbine was audible even when the tank had been wrecked ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T136457" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T136457 </a>)\n* Warlords
Added: Unless their base is under attack, all playable units are now invulnerable after respawn until they leave the base (60 seconds maximum)
Added: Long-range AA defense assets (SAM sites / radars)
Added: Autonomous defenses are now limited to 3 per player
Added: A parameter for maximum Command Points
Added: A custom offset parameter for the Defenses
Added: Friendly Fire protection for requested assets (first 3 minutes after being requested)
Added: A team balance parameter
Added: You can now blacklist units the AI will purchase by using WLAIRequisitonBlacklist[] = {}; with an array of blacklisted infantry classnames in you scenario's <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Description.ext" target="_blank"> description.ext </a>
file
Added: The cost of any asset can now be changed in the scenario's <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Description.ext" target="_blank"> description.ext </a>
file ( <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_MP_Warlords" target="_blank"> details </a>)\n* Tweaked: The cost of planes was increased
Changed: Most requested assets are now locked by default and can be unlocked either directly via the Action menu or through the Strategy tab in the Request menu
Changed: Increased the cost of repair and ammo trucks as well as the Rhino
Changed: The Subordinates limit was increased to 3 for the 64-player Altis scenario
Fixed: Various script errors
Fixed: Static defenses no longer limit the maximum group size even when deleted
Fixed: Vehicles presets in the editor would not be spawned for sectors owned from the start by BLUFOR or OPFOR
Fixed: Friendly Fire penalty issues
Fixed: Funds transfer exploit
Fixed: Sector vote calculation for dead players
Removed: Respawn backpacks from Virtual Arsenal
Removed: Mine dispensers from Virtual Arsenal (performance issues) <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Eden_Editor" target="_blank"> Eden Editor </a>
Added: Loading a scenario in Eden Editor will now call the "init3DEN.sqf" script in the scenario folder (when present). This can be useful for executing scenario-specific editor functionality.
Tweaked: Added better error reporting for incompatible markers; upgraded to serialize the 3D position instead of 2D
Tweaked: Increased precision of the marker position when serializing
Tweaked: Key Frame Timelines are no longer calculated on each frame when their animation is not running
Changed: Expanded the Tracers module with a few extra attributes for setting a custom weapon and target for the tracers
Fixed: The Tracers module was able to run out of ammo
Fixed: Environmental sounds were audible in the Eden Editor after loading or starting new scenarios even if they had been disabled in preferences
Fixed: Eden Editor export to SQF was not saving vehicle appearances correctly
Scripting
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getMarkerPos" target="_blank"> getMarkerPos </a>
[
markerName, preserveElevation
] for working with the Z coordinate
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_markerToString" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_markerToString </a>
, <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_stringToMarker" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_stringToMarker </a>
, <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_stringToMarkerLocal" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_stringToMarkerLocal </a>
serialization functions
Added: Scripted Event Handler <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Event_Handlers#OnGameInterrupt" target="_blank"> OnGameInterrupt </a>
Tweaked: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_switchLamp" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_switchLamp </a>
is now using recently 'fixed' <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/switchLight" target="_blank"> switchLight </a>
command instead of breaking / fixing the lamp's light bulb
Fixed: Added <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_setIdentity" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_setIdentity </a>
safeguard from applying empty values ( <a href="https://forums.bohemia.net/forums/topic/221905-bis_fnc_setidentity-causing-severe-slow-down/" target="_blank"> https://forums.bohemia.net/forums/topic/221905-bis_fnc_setidentity-causing-severe-slow-down/ </a>)\n* Fixed: Identity not persisting in <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_arsenal" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_arsenal </a>
Fixed: Camera bug in <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_arsenal" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_arsenal </a>
Fixed: Typo in the function body of <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_setDate" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_setDate </a>
( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T82819" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T82819 </a>)\n* General
Changed: Tanks DLC addons have been converted from EBO to the PBO format
Fixed: IDAP's AR-2 drone was missing translations for its livery in Virtual Garage
Fixed: Texts for the Clear All Mines waypoint were not localized
Fixed: RPT errors related to the
VTOL_01
hit points

ENGINE

Multiplayer
Fixed: Non-local tank suspension looked wrong in multiplayer
Added:
kickTimeout
settings in the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/server.cfg" target="_blank"> server configs </a>
*
Added:
OnUserKicked
event handler for the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/server.cfg" target="_blank"> server configs </a>
*
Added:
kick.txt
which works in sync with the new
kickTimeout <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/server.cfg" target="_blank"> server config </a>
parameter (it is stored alongside
ban.txt)\n* Added: A server config parameter
lobbyIdleTime
to manage players sitting idle in the mission/role selection or briefing**
Tweaked: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Mission_voting" target="_blank"> allowedVoteCmds </a>
extended with a 'friendly ratio' - players are kicked if enough of players of the same side vote to kick*
Fixed:
ban.txt
would sometimes be read from or written to the game root, other times the user folder. From now on, it's always the user folder.
Fixed: It was not possible to write into
ban.txt
and
kick.txt
Preliminary documentation for kickTimeout, onUserKicked, side-votekick-ratio on <a href="https://forums.bohemia.net/forums/topic/160288-arma-3-stable-server-190-performance-binary-feedback/?do=findComment&comment=3350010" target="_blank"> our forums </a>
- Preliminary documentation for votingTimeOut, roleTimeOut, briefingTimeOut, debriefingTimeOut, lobbyIdleTimeout on <a href="https://forums.bohemia.net/forums/topic/160288-arma-3-stable-server-190-performance-binary-feedback/?do=findComment&comment=3351042" target="_blank"> our forums </a>
Audio
Added: Support for a new simple expression in weapon sound configuration (
camPos)\n* Fixed: Extreme volumes are no longer possible with <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/playSound3D" target="_blank"> playSound3D </a>
Scripting
Added: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/lightIsOn" target="_blank"> lightIsOn </a>
command can now be used on the same objects as the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/switchLight" target="_blank"> switchLight </a>
command
Added: A new scripting command (setBehaviourStrong) for forcing a behaviour to the Group itself
Added: New scripting commands for simple graphs: getGraphValues, decayGraphValues, ctrlSetPositionX, ctrlSetPositionY, ctrlSetPositionW, ctrlSetPositionH, bezierInterpolation
Added: New scripting commands for working with matrices and vectors interpolation: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/vectorLinearConversion" target="_blank"> vectorLinearConversion </a>
, matrixTranspose, matrixMultiply
Added: A getter ( <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/customWaypointPosition" target="_blank"> customWaypointPosition </a>)\n* Added: Support for forcing the initial direction of 3D particles
Added: A <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/disableAI" target="_blank"> disableAI </a>
/ <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/enableAI" target="_blank"> enableAI </a>
"
NVG
" option for the AI to not use worn NVGs
Added: A <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/disableAI" target="_blank"> disableAI </a>
/ <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/enableAI" target="_blank"> enableAI </a>
"
LIGHTS
" option for disabling AI from controlling lights
Added: Muzzle event handlers for reloading weapons (reload - start, reloaded - finished)
Added: A mission event handler for the change of the time acceleration ( <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Event_Handlers/addMissionEventHandler#HandleAccTime" target="_blank"> HandleAccTime </a>
- returning true also suppresses the IGUI message)
Added: Scripted control over (legitimate) missile targets of guided missiles or target positions of manually guided missiles ( <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setMissileTargetPos" target="_blank"> setMissileTargetPos </a>
, <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/missileTargetPos" target="_blank"> missileTargetPos </a>
, <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setMissileTarget" target="_blank"> setMissileTarget </a>
, <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/missileTarget" target="_blank"> missileTarget </a>)\n* Added: A script command to trigger a munition ( <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/triggerAmmo" target="_blank"> triggerAmmo </a>)\n* Added: Support for the green TI mode in render-to-target and the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setPiPEffect" target="_blank"> setPiPEffect </a>
scripting command
Changed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/switchLight" target="_blank"> switchLight </a>
now supports terrain objects, entities, and terrain lamps (automatic when "on")
Changed: Increased the limit of array length for scripting DLL extensions to 2048
Changed: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getSuppression" target="_blank"> getSuppression </a>
command now returns -1 if an object is invalid, non-local, or there is no suppression enabled
Changed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/boundingBox" target="_blank"> boundingBox </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/boundingBoxReal" target="_blank"> boundingBoxReal </a>
now can be passed a number (0-ClipVisual, 1-ClipShadow, 2-ClipGeometry, 3-ClipGeneral) and return the bounding sphere value
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/lnbSetTooltip" target="_blank"> lnbSetTooltip </a>
( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T83315" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T83315 </a>)\n* Fixed: The year would not always sync when <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setDate" target="_blank"> setDate </a>
was called from the server
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/animatePylon" target="_blank"> animatePylon </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setAmmoOnPylon" target="_blank"> setAmmoOnPylon </a>
would not take a pylon name as an argument <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Eden_Editor" target="_blank"> Eden Editor </a>
Tweaked: Eden Editor model selection detection over character weapons has been improved
Fixed: Module areas were not hiding along with the rest of the models in Eden Editor
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/create3DENComposition" target="_blank"> create3DENComposition </a>
created objects but did not return an array ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T136400" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T136400 </a>)\n* General
Fixed: A possible crash when reading the
headGforceLeaningFactor
parameter
Fixed: Magazine proxy texture flickering (they were instanced)
Fixed: Constant black in / out when a player's UGV was critically damaged
Fixed: Allow Lights in the UAV Terminal did not work
Fixed: RPT errors related to deprecated strings
Fixed: Players were not considered in the list of a trigger when they entered a vehicle of another group
LAUNCHER
Added: DLC support in Launcher
Added: Offical Servers tab in the SERVERS category
Added: <a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/1042220/Arma_3_Creator_DLC_Global_Mobilization__Cold_War_Germany/" target="_blank"> Creator DLC Global Mobilization </a>
is now visible as 'optional DLC'

SERVER

Updated: Stand-alone Windows Dedicated Server (1.92)
Updated: Stand-alone Linux Dedicated Server (1.92)
Known issue: Steam client modifies the
steam_appid.txt
file incorrectly. In case of issues, verify its content is:
107410
Known issue: Sometimes the add-ons are loaded from the wrong installation (e.g. main game)
Try adding

-mod=curator;kart;heli;mark;expansion;jets;argo;orange;tacops;tank;dlcbundle;dlcbundle2* to your

arma3server.exe
shortcut

SPOTREP-00089

FROM: High Command
TO: Arma 3 Users
UNIT: Main Branch
ACTIVITY: Game Update 1.94 (Contact Expansion, Livonia Terrain, Platform Assets)
SIZE: ~10.2 GB / ~1.6 GB (depends on Contact ownership)

NOTES

Contact consists of 2 data packs / folders:
Contact (via PLAY CONTACT or -mod=Contact): for the singleplayer "First Contact" campaign experience (accessible only to owners - optionally loaded)
Contact (Platform): for most other use cases, including sandbox multiplayer (loaded by default for all players)
Consider using the Steam client option to verify the integrity of the local game cache to avoid corrupted data after downloading this update.
Consider defragmenting your HDD after downloading large updates.
Updating a deeply moddable game and its platform is not without risks. We use various methods to communicate upcoming changes to our awesome modding community, such as via the <a href="https://dev.arma3.com/" target="_blank"> Dev Hub </a>
. We also co-operate directly on troubleshooting, and we offer an opportunity to test updates via our <a href="https://dev.arma3.com/rc-branch" target="_blank"> Release Candidate tests </a>
. Modders, server administrators and other members of the community do their best to prepare for updates and to address issues post-release as quickly as possible. Please be mindful of some interruptions (especially in the first hours / days after a release) while we all work to improve the game together.
A Legacy Build Steam branch is available for advanced users. It contains the previous significant main branch version (1.92). It can be used to compare specific changes between major releases. The access code for this branch is: Arma3Legacy192
This update does not apply to <a href="http://dev.arma3.com/ports" target="_blank"> the experimental Linux and Mac port betas </a>
.
You can find the servers in the Steam library (switch the filter to "Tools") - "Arma 3 Server" (based on your OS, it will download the Windows or Linux version).
Administrators can also use the command-line <a href="https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/SteamCMD" target="_blank"> SteamCMD </a>
utility. The app ID is to be 233780.
NVIDIA GameWorks™ Technology provided under license from NVIDIA Corporation. Copyright © 2002-2018 NVIDIA Corporation. All rights reserved. NVIDIA® and PhysX® are trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation and are used under license.
In case of problems, please check the <a href="http://support.bistudio.com/arma-3" target="_blank"> Bohemia Interactive support F.A.Q. </a>
, <a href="http://arma3.com/faq" target="_blank"> Arma 3 F.A.Q. </a>
, <a href="http://www.battleye.com/support/faq/" target="_blank"> BattlEye F.A.Q. </a>
, or <a href="https://arma3.com/launcher/troubleshooting" target="_blank"> Launcher troubleshooting guide </a>
.
You can help us to further improve the game by posting your feedback on the <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/" target="_blank"> Feedback Tracker </a>
.

CHANGELOG

DATA

Added: <a href="https://arma3.com/contact" target="_blank"> Contact </a>
expansion**
Added: "First Contact" campaign*
Added: Large Alien Entity*
Added: Small Alien Entity*
Added: Alien Network*
Added: Livonia*
Added: Livonia terrain objects (natural, props, signs, lamps, power lines, railways, decals, structures, etc.)
Added: Livonia ambient life species
Added: Spectrum Device (Jammer / Military / Experimental antennas)*
Added: Promet 6.5 mm (regular / GL / MR / SG) (olive / black / geometric / sand)**
Added: Promet Modular Sight (olive / black / geometric / sand)**
Added: Kozlice 12G (regular / sawed-off)**
Added: Mk14 7.62 mm (classic)**
Added: AKU-12 7.62 mm (black / arid / lush)**
Added: RPK-12 7.62 mm (black / arid / lush)**
Added: AK-12 7.62 mm arid / lush spray paint variants (regular / GL)***
Added: Mk200 6.5 mm black variant
Added: RPG-42 green variant
Added: Titan MPRL geometric / olive variants
Added: 4-five .45 ACP green variant
Added: Mk17 Holosight arid / lush variants
Added: ARCO arid / lush variants
Added: ARCO AK-zeroed variants
Added: DMS old variant
Added: DMS Kir-zeroed variant
Added: Sound Suppressor (7.62 mm) arid / lush variants
Added: Bipod arid / lush variants
Added: Compact NVG green variant
Added: UAV Terminal [LDF]
Added: IR Grenades for LDF / Spetsnaz
Added: Military Cargo Platforms
Added: Banner (LDF)
Added: Flag (LDF)
Added: Flag (Livonia)
Added: Livonia Whiteboards
Added: Maps of Livonia
Added: Connector Tents
Added: Decon Tents
Added: Faction Field Tent variants
Added: Faction Medical Tent variants
Added: Woodland Camouflage Net variants
Added: Research Dome variants
Added: Research Dome Panels
Added: Research Dome Struts
Added: Solar-Powered Tents
Added: Scaffolding variant
Added: Antidote Kit
Added: Brooms
Added: Brushes
Added: Coiled Hose Sprays
Added: Decon Kit
Added: Decon Showers
Added: Drainage Deck
Added: Hazmat Bags
Added: Lay-Flat Hoses
Added: Pressure Hoses
Added: SCBA Cylinders
Added: Spill Bunds
Added: Spinal Boards
Added: Sponges
Added: Stretcher Roller System
Added: Tarps
Added: Trash Bag Holder
Added: Walking Frame
Added: Water Spills
Added: Flexible Solar Panels
Added: Satellite Antenna variants
Added: Omnidirectional Antennas
Added: Portable Weather Stations
Added: Power Cables
Added: Rechargeable Batteries
Added: Rechargeable Battery Packs
Added: Rugged Computers
Added: Rugged Screen variants
Added: Rugged IP Telephones
Added: Rugged Laptops
Added: Rugged Multi-Screen Computers
Added: Rugged Portable Generator variants
Added: Rugged Portable Server Units
Added: Rugged Routers
Added: Rugged Solar Panels
Added: Rugged Tablet variants
Added: Rugged Portable Cabinets
Added: Rugged Portable Desks
Added: Rugged Desk Chairs
Added: Rugged Portable Lamps
Added: Transfer Switch
Added: Light Cone VFX
Added: Tent Lamps
Added: Newspaper
Added: Books
Added: EMP-Proof Cargo Containers
Added: CBRN Packaging
Added: Plastic Case variants
Added: Tin Foil
Added: Garbage Barrels
Added: Burnt Garbage
Added: CBRN Suit (Blue / MTP / Tropic / White / Woodland / AAF / LDF)**
Added: Combination Unit Respirator**
Added: Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus**
Added: NATO APR**
Added: CSAT APR (Black / Olive / Sand)**
Added: Regulator Facepiece**
Added: LDF Combat Fatigues (Standard / Officer / Rolled-up / Tank Top)**
Added: LDF Heli Pilot Coveralls
Added: LDF turret / drone backpacks
Added: Advanced Modular Helmet (Standard / Olive / Ear Protectors / Chops)**
Added: LDF Beret
Added: LDF Crew Helmets (Standard / Soft / Heli Crew / Heli Pilot / Pilot)
Added: Booniehat (Green / Taiga / Woodland / LDF)
Added: Military Cap (Green / Taiga / Woodland / LDF)
Added: Assault Pack (Geometric / Woodland)
Added: Carryall Backpack (Geometric / Green / Taiga / Woodland)
Added: Field Pack (Green / Taiga)
Added: Kitbag (Green)
Added: Radio Pack (Black / AAF / LDF / Green Hex / Hex / MTP / Tropic / Urban / Woodland)**
Added: Modular Carrier (Vest Geometric / Vest Olive / GL Rig Geometric / GL Rig Olive / Lite Geometric / Lite Olive)**
Added: Granit Suit (B / B Weathered / T / Tracksuit)**
Added: Kipchak Vest (Standard / Tactical Radio)**
Added: Avenger Helmet (Standard / Cover B / Cover T)**
Added: NATO Combat Fatigues (Woodland / Woodland Tee)
Added: NATO Recon Fatigues (Woodland)
Added: Woodland Combat Helmet (Standard / Light / Enhanced)
Added: Woodland Carrier (Rig / GL Rig / Lite / Special)
Added: Farmer Outfit
Added: Looter Leather Jacket
Added: Looter T-Shirt (Black / Olive / Skull / Sport)
Added: Scientist Outfit (Formal Blue / Formal White / Informal Red / Informal Black)
Added: Tin Foil Hat**
Added: Blindfold (Black / White)**
Added: LDF soldiers and groups
Added: NATO (Woodland) soldiers and groups
Added: Spetsnaz operators and groups
Added: Looters and groups
Added: Scientists
Added: 24 Character faces
Added: 3 Polish radio protocols
Added: 3 Russian radio protocols
Added: LDF / Astra / Exercise Electron / Spetsnaz insignia
Added: Livonia / LDF / Looters / Spetsnaz / Russia / Astra map markers
Added: Tractor (Blue / Green / Red)**
Added: ED-1D**
Added: ED-1E**
Added: Offroad (Covered / Comms as LDF / Green / Black / Forest Rangers / Gendarmerie)**
Added: LDF Offroad
Added: LDF FV-720
Added: LDF Zamak
Added: LDF AL-6
Added: LDF AR-2
Added: LDF UGV
Added: LDF WY-55
Added: LDF Radar /
Defender
Added: LDF Mk30 / Mk32 / Mk6 / Titan turrets
Added: Van (LDF / LDF Military Police / LDF Ambulance / Astra / Benzyna)
Added: Quad Bike (LDF / Forest Rangers)
Added: HEMTT (Cargo / Flatbed as Standard / Tropic)
Added: Remote Designator (NATO Woodland)
Added: ED-1 Tracks
Added: ED-1 Wheel
Added: Special Measurement Device
Added: Black variant of MRD optics
Added: LDF AL-6 Case
Added: HEMTT Rack
Added: COOP 12 Combat Patrol (Livonia)*
Added: SC 24 Warlords (Livonia)*
Added: Zeus 16+2 Master Livonia (CSAT)*
Added: Zeus 16+2 Master Livonia (LDF)*
Added: Zeus 16+2 Master Livonia (NATO)*
Added: Zeus 48+2 Master Livonia*
Added: Contact Welcome Screen
Added: Cutscene and ambient animations*
Added: Contact in-game music tracks*
Added: Contact campaign characters and roles*
Added: Livonia topographic map PDF (Digital Deluxe Edition)
Added: Contact OST MP3 / FLAC (Digital Deluxe Edition)
Content requires ownership of <a href="https://store.bistudio.com/products/arma3-contact" target="_blank"> Arma 3 Contact expansion </a>

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- Restrictions apply to those who don't own <a href="https://store.bistudio.com/products/arma3-contact" target="_blank"> Arma 3 Contact </a>

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- - Restrictions apply to those who don't own <a href="https://store.bistudio.com/products/arma3-apex" target="_blank"> Arma 3 Apex </a>

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Added: textureSources config property "decals" (an array of texture indices for decals)
Added: "camo3" selection to Guerrilla Garment which can hide a bandage from it
Added: Ability to hide Field Manual entries by listing them in a mission variable (example:
BIS_fnc_advHint_FMHide = ["GlobalTopic_Curator", "EdenUpdate_EdenEditor"];)\n* Added: magazineWells to Underbarrel Grenade Launchers
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_spawnOrdered" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_spawnOrdered </a>
which spawns a given function in the order it was called
Added: Regular <a href="https://arma3.com/dlc/jets" target="_blank"> Jets DLC </a>
fighters to the CAS module options
Added: Field Manual topics are now labeled by a DLC icon
Added: Glass destruction to WY-55 Hellcat, CH-49 Mohawk, and PO-30 Orca
Added: MAAWS HEAT 55 round
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_turretConfig" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_turretConfig </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_vehicleCrewTurrets" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_vehicleCrewTurrets </a>
functions
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_parseNumberSafe" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_parseNumberSafe </a>
as a safer alternative to <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_parseNumber" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_parseNumber </a>
Added: WY-55 ammo box hidden selection and applied the correct ammo box to the LDF variant
Added: Livonia compatibility with the Civilian Presence modules
Added: Hay impact particle effects and adjusted penetration properties
Added: Siren to police variants of Offroad and Van
Added: New function <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_hasItem" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_hasItem </a>
to find out if a queried item is in the given inventory or container
Tweaked: AK-12 family reload animations
Tweaked: Improved AK-12 textures, materials, and model LODs
Tweaked: MX rifle firing sounds and sonic cracks
Tweaked: Vehicle distance filter configuration
Tweaked: RPG-42 reticle zeroing at 500 meters
Tweaked: Improved AI tank path-following (using re-tuned
AITankSteeringComponent
PID controller settings provided by <a href="http://cup-arma3.org/" target="_blank"> CUP </a>
- many thanks!)
Tweaked: Muzzle flash colors slightly
Tweaked: The AK-12 hand animation when used with a uniform without gloves
Tweaked: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_locationDescription" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_locationDescription </a>
now recognizes named locations of type
Hill
Tweaked: Durability of Cheetah and Panther engines ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T134770" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T134770 </a>)\n* Tweaked: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_getCloudletParams" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_getCloudletParams </a>
now returns also values for <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setParticleCircle" target="_blank"> setParticleCircle </a>
Tweaked: Improved the bullet tracing function in Virtual Arsenal with partial support for submunition (i.e. shotgun pellets). The tracing script is now also attached to the currently controlled vehicle so it's possible to track e.g. a cannon shell path.
Tweaked: GUI of the colors menu (category is now a drop-down menu instead of a list box)
Tweaked: Offroad visual suspension
Tweaked: Mk20 visual magazine switch timing
Tweaked: Smoothed out the HEMTT exhaust lid animation
Tweaked: Leaflet (New) can now use transparent textures
Tweaked: Separated siren and beacon light actions for Offroad and Van
Tweaked: Reduced reflectivity of Offroad's interior metal parts that were standing out too much
Tweaked: Removed direct references to DLC Bundle 1 and DLC Bundle 2 (dummy mods) from the game
Fixed: UCAV Sentinel shadows at lower LODs
Fixed: Field Manual records for unowned Jets Premium Assets did not display correctly
Fixed: An incorrect textureSources texture for B_Truck_01_box_F
Fixed: ARCO (Black) had a wrong picture ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T139146" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T139146 </a>)\n* Fixed: Components and liveries were not auto-selected for some vehicles in Garage and for all vehicles on load and import
Fixed: Missing red texture for karts
Fixed: One of the PO-30 Orca windows was still visible when the doors were hidden
Fixed: Saved custom loadouts are now correctly compared against available Arsenal gear, and incompatible loadouts are disabled
Fixed: Arsenal Import and Export buttons are now correctly available when applicable in MP
Fixed: Importing an Arsenal loadout was not removing old assigned items
Fixed: Arsenal was not adding a battery to Laser Designators
Fixed: Exporting and then importing the same loadout in Arsenal was removing one magazine
Fixed: Weapon magazines were not saved with exported Arsenal loadouts correctly
Fixed: Laser Designator batteries were not saved with exported Arsenal loadouts
Fixed: Weapons with grenade launchers were missing secondary muzzle magazines in Arsenal
Fixed: Weapons were not getting magazines if a unit had no containers in Arsenal
Fixed: Various script errors in <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Arsenal" target="_blank"> Virtual Arsenal </a>
Fixed: The Offroad driver's ability to switch to other seats
Fixed: Mechanic Clothes had a visible scarf in first person view ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T139556" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T139556 </a>)\n* Fixed: The terrain class name was shown in the death screen instead of the display name (thanks POLPOX and <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T139749" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T139749 </a>)\n* Fixed: The ADR-97 magazines author name in Virtual Arsenal was incorrect ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T139683" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T139683 </a>)\n* Fixed: Character orientation while climbing ladders of the Airfield Control Tower, adjusted the width of the ladder to match the climbing animation, and added some extra AI positions in the Path LOD ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T139704" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T139704 </a>)\n* Fixed: Missing string RPT errors
Fixed: Rogue AI position on the Airfield Control Tower
Fixed: Story subtitles no longer ignore the subtitle options
Fixed: There was not enough space for the DLC icons in the main menu
Fixed: GL magazines were not removed in Arsenal when a weapon was removed
Fixed: NATO Pacific Light AT soldiers were using the wrong MX magazine
Fixed: NATO Pacific Team Leaders were missing GPS
Fixed: SPAR-16S is now using a proper reload animation when loading STANAG 30rnd magazines
Fixed: Duplicated magazines in Zeus ammo box UI
Fixed: Hidden magazines (scope = 1) are no longer automatically added when selecting a weapon in Arsenal
Fixed: Randomizing loadouts in Arsenal can no longer add hidden weapon attachments
Fixed: A looping error caused by an undefined variable at the start of the Paradise Found scenario
Fixed: Cover Map module was broken ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T140558" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T140558 </a>)\n* Fixed: 100 round magazines no longer count as required items for The East Wind missions ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T140220" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T140220 </a>)\n* Fixed: Glass impact particle effects now also take into the account surface normals, instead of just flying straight into the player's face
Fixed: Micro-freeze after confirming Game Options caused by scanning the whole config instead of a specific GUI display
Fixed: Scopes, suppressors, bipods and lasers in inventory containers resulted in disabled loadouts in arsenal ( <a href="https://forums.bohemia.net/forums/topic/143930-general-discussion-dev-branch/?do=findComment&comment=3362711" target="_blank"> General Discussion - Dev-Branch </a>)\n* Fixed: Hidden one of the rogue Kitbag AI fillers from Virtual Arsenal
Fixed: Respirator soft shadows
Fixed: Personality was not correctly applied to Bandit Clothes (Polo Shirt) ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T141055" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T141055 </a>)\n* Fixed: Smoke launcher is now using <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Sound:_SoundSet" target="_blank"> SoundSet </a>
technology (fixing the missing tails sample)
Fixed: Editor previews for Combat Patrol units ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T139095" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T139095 </a>)\n* Fixed: Walking slowly while crouched with a lowered sidearm was producing no sounds
Fixed: Enabled hidden selections on the FV-720 Mora Wreck
Fixed: When a task sent to <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_taskParent" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_taskParent </a>
did not exist, the returned value was incorrectly <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/objNull" target="_blank"> objNull </a>
, not an empty string
Fixed: Some incorrectly colored weapon magazines in The East Wind campaign
Fixed: Gendarmerie Offroad (Covered) was missing its police beacons
Fixed: Guerrilla Smocks' hands
Fixed: AKM drum magazine was using the wrong reload action
Fixed: Leaflet dropping function ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T141507" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T141507 </a>)\n* Fixed: Two Pacific CSAT mechanized groups were using the deprecated (pre-interior) variant of MSE-3 Marid
Fixed: An undefined variable error when exporting inventory with a weapon without a magazine in a scheduled script environment with <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_exportInventory" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_exportInventory </a>
Fixed: Rook-40 reload animations so the bolt no longer travels back with the slide, but rather moves down after every shot ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T141609" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T141609 </a>)\n* Fixed: Script error when attempting to TRY weapon attachments from the DLC Content Browser
Fixed: Offroad dashboard artifacts when the HBAO settings is turned on
Fixed: Some assets were missing the author tag
Fixed: Error when loading Showcase Tank Destroyers from a save (a restart of the showcase may be needed as old saves could be corrupted) ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T140469" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T140469 </a>)\n* Fixed: Reflective stripes on Van (Ambulance) were missing from the camo1 selection
Fixed: Script error when choosing a random Arsenal loadout ( <a href="https://forums.bohemia.net/forums/topic/143930-general-discussion-dev-branch/?do=findComment&comment=3362720" target="_blank"> General Discussion - Dev branch </a>)\n* Warlords
Added: 48-player version of the Whole Altis Warlords scenario
Added: Unless their base is under attack, all playable units are now invulnerable after respawn until they leave the base (60 seconds maximum)
Added: Long-range AA defense assets (SAM sites and radars)
Added: Autonomous defenses are now limited to 3 per player
Added: A parameter for the maximum Command Points
Added: A custom offset parameter for Defenses
Added: Friendly Fire protection for requested assets (first 3 minutes after being requested)
Added: Filter for Global Mobilization assets in Arsenal
Added: Mass dismissal of subordinates
Added: Sector scan cool-down parameter
Added: CH-67 Huron and Mi-290 Taru are now purchasable by players
Tweaked: The costs of planes were increased
Changed: Most requested assets are now locked by default and can be unlocked either directly via the Action menu or through the Strategy tab in the Request menu
Changed: SAM site costs were significantly increased
Changed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/createVehicleLocal" target="_blank"> createVehicleLocal </a>
replaced with <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/createSimpleObject" target="_blank"> createSimpleObject </a>
(with local parameter)
Changed: Garbage Collector update
Changed: Player's icon is now shown on the map as well as AI players
Changed: The subordinates limit for 32-player versions of Stratis and Malden Warlords scenarios was raised to 6
Changed: AI units are now added to the Garbage Collector if they get lost somewhere
Changed: Subordinates limit for the 32 player Altis Warlords scenario
Changed: You will no longer be able to place static defenses when there are enemies nearby
Fixed: Removed Mine dispensers from Arsenal (performance issues)
Fixed: Various script errors
Fixed: Consecutive Friendly Fire is no longer ignored
Fixed: Garrison vehicles would spawn inside a building in the large Altis Warlords scenario
Eden Editor
Added: Eden Editor now offers a summary of all entities used in a scenario, which can be accessed via Scenario > Statistics
Fixed: Eden Editor export to SQF was not saving vehicle textures correctly
Fixed: Some <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Waypoint_types" target="_blank"> waypoint types </a>
were not exported correctly by Eden Editor's export to SQF
Fixed: Various new prop Editor previews
Fixed: Faces, voices, and insignia are ignored when checking compatible loadouts in Eden Editor or when loading custom loadouts in Eden Editor
Tac-Ops
Fixed: Possible script error with an undefined variable in the Disintegration Point scenario

ENGINE

Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/calculatePath" target="_blank"> calculatePath </a>
script command
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Event_Handlers#PathCalculated" target="_blank"> PathCalculated </a>
entity Event Handler
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/addWeaponWithAttachmentsCargo" target="_blank"> addWeaponWithAttachmentsCargo </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/addWeaponWithAttachmentsCargoGlobal" target="_blank"> addWeaponWithAttachmentsCargoGlobal </a>
script commands
Added: A base ammo Event Handler to the default weapon in order to improve community mod compatibility
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getAudioOptionVolumes" target="_blank"> getAudioOptionVolumes </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getSubtitleOptions" target="_blank"> getSubtitleOptions </a>
script commands
Added: Setting <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/server.cfg#Server_Behavior" target="_blank"> lobbyIdleTimeout </a>
to 0 in the server config turns off kicking players from the lobby if they are inactive
Added: Setting <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/server.cfg#Server_Behavior" target="_blank"> kickTimeout </a>
timer values to 0 in the server config turns the feature off
Added: " <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/ArmA:_Server_Side_Scripting" target="_blank"> #exec </a>
clearkicks" and " <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/ArmA:_Server_Side_Scripting" target="_blank"> #exec </a>
unkick" commands for server admins (equivalents for clearbans and unban to complement the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/server.cfg#Server_Behavior" target="_blank"> kickTimeout </a>
server param)
Added: Optional
local
parameter for <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/createSimpleObject" target="_blank"> createSimpleObject </a>
so it is possible to create local-only simple objects in MP in order to compensate for the restricted <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/createVehicleLocal" target="_blank"> createVehicleLocal </a>
Added: Alternative syntax to <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/isLightOn" target="_blank"> isLightOn </a>
for retrieving the state of search lights (lights defined in turrets - e.g. on WY-55 Hellcat)
- Example:
- isLightOn [cameraOn, [0]]
Added: Optional parameter for <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/addWeaponItem" target="_blank"> addWeaponItem </a>
for instant loading of magazines into a weapon
- Example:
- player addWeaponItem ["arifle_MX_GL_ACO_F", "1Rnd_HE_Grenade_shell", true];
Tweaked: Default values for <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/server.cfg#Server_Behavior" target="_blank"> timeout </a>
were changed to: votingTimeOut=1 min, roleTimeOut=90 s, briefingTimeOut=1 min, debriefingTimeOut=45 s
Tweaked: The default value for <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/server.cfg#Server_Behavior" target="_blank"> lobbyIdleTimeout </a>
=0 s (turned off by default)
Tweaked: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_ServerBrowserProtocol3" target="_blank"> Server browser protocol (v3) </a>
to support optional DLC
Changed: Format of the arguments passed to <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/addWeaponWithAttachmentsCargo" target="_blank"> addWeaponWithAttachmentsCargo </a>
Fixed: Using <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/waitUntil" target="_blank"> waitUntil </a>
with nil made the script enter a state of infinite suspension
Fixed: Return values on failure for many script commands
Fixed: Players were able to reconnect even after a <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/server.cfg#Server_Behavior" target="_blank"> kickTimeout </a>
was set
Fixed: Admins could be kicked with <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/server.cfg#Server_Behavior" target="_blank"> lobbyIdleTimeout </a>
set in the server config
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/server.cfg#Server_Behavior" target="_blank"> lobbyIdleTimeout </a>
would kick Headless Clients
Fixed: Crash when assigning targets to a group
Fixed: Simple expression interpolate would not work correctly when fromStart > fromEnd
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/createVehicleCrew" target="_blank"> createVehicleCrew </a>
would always create a new group for missing crew instead of adding the crew into the original group
Fixed: Simple expression eval would not properly interpolate the right side of the function
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setGroupIconsVisible" target="_blank"> setGroupIconsVisible </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/hcShowBar" target="_blank"> hcShowBar </a>
returned objectNull instead of null
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setCustomSoundController" target="_blank"> setCustomSoundController </a>
returned 0 instead of false upon failure
Fixed: When kicking a player via the server's <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/ArmA:_Server_Side_Scripting" target="_blank"> onHackedData </a>
/ <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/ArmA:_Server_Side_Scripting" target="_blank"> onUnsignedData </a>
Event Handlers, kickTimeout type 0 was always used
Fixed: When kicking a player via the server's onHackedData / onUnsignedData Event Handlers, only very basic logging was provided
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/ctrlChecked" target="_blank"> ctrlChecked </a>
would not return a Boolean
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/addWeaponWithAttachmentsCargo" target="_blank"> addWeaponWithAttachmentsCargo </a>
( <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/addWeaponWithAttachmentsCargoGlobal" target="_blank"> Global </a>)\n* Fixed: RPT spam randomly caused by a broken network message
Fixed: Setting of a value for briefing/debriefing/role/votingTimeout using a number
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/server.cfg#Server_Behavior" target="_blank"> lobbyIdleTimeout </a>
kicks are now registered as <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/server.cfg#Server_Behavior" target="_blank"> kickTimeout </a>
's type 1 issue (connectivity issues) rather than type 0 (bad player behavior, kicks, hacks)
Fixed: LODs could glitch when a weapon is using hidden selection materials ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T121534" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T121534 </a>)\n* Fixed: Headless Clients are no longer taken into account when voting
Fixed: Headless Clients are no longer taken into account when switching server states ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T139685" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T139685 </a>)\n* Fixed: Crash in the dynamic simulation
Fixed: Inconsistent behavior of <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/weaponsItems" target="_blank"> weaponsItems </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/weaponsItemsCargo" target="_blank"> weaponsItemsCargo </a>
commands. The array will always contain 7 items now (including primaryMuzzleMag and secondaryMuzzleMag even if they're empty).
Fixed: Servers with
missionsToServerRestart=1
would skip the debriefing after missionEnd
Fixed: SAM missiles could cause the game to freeze for a few seconds in certain situations
Fixed: Potential memory corruption when creating an empty string
Fixed: CTD when calling <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/ropeCreate" target="_blank"> ropeCreate </a>
( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T139425" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T139425 </a>)\n* Fixed: Potential CTD when calling <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/entities" target="_blank"> entities </a>
Fixed: Potential CTD when processing AI

LAUNCHER

Added: Optional DLC support in the Server Browser
Added: Arma 3 Contact to the DLC section
Added:
PLAY CONTACT
button for Contact owners (intended to play the singleplayer experience)
Added: Support for Contact (Platform) and Contact in the Server Browser
Fixed: DLC folders are automatically ignored as folder for mods

SERVER

Fixed: Server crash in the voting system
Updated: Stand-alone Windows Dedicated Server (1.94)
Updated: Stand-alone Linux Dedicated Server (1.94)
- The data in

-mod=contact** is not fully multiplayer compatible (it is meant for the singleplayer campaign experience); we recommend only hosting servers with it for special use cases This data is signed by a new A3C key whose presence can be used to control what client data is allowed on the server

- Known issue: Steam client modifies the
- steam_appid.txt
- file incorrectly. In case of issues, verify its content is:
107410
- Known issue: Sometimes the add-ons are loaded from the wrong installation (e.g. main game)
- Try adding

-mod=curator;kart;heli;mark;expansion;jets;argo;orange;tacops;tank;enoch** to your

- arma3server.exe
- shortcut

SPOTREP-00090

FROM: High Command
TO: Arma 3 Users
UNIT: Main Branch
ACTIVITY: Hotfix 1.94 (Arsenal Loadout Compatibility, Contact Campaign Fixes)
SIZE: ~210 MB / ~20 MB (depends on Contact ownership)

NOTES

Contact consists of 2 data packs / folders:
- Contact (via
- PLAY CONTACT
- or

-mod=Contact)\n** Contact (Platform): for most other use cases, including sandbox multiplayer (loaded by default for all players)

Consider using the Steam client option to verify the integrity of the local game cache to avoid corrupted data after downloading this update.
Consider defragmenting your HDD after downloading large updates.
Updating a deeply moddable game and its platform is not without risks. We use various methods to communicate upcoming changes to our awesome modding community, such as via the <a href="https://dev.arma3.com/" target="_blank"> Dev Hub </a>
. We also co-operate directly on troubleshooting, and we offer an opportunity to test updates via our <a href="https://dev.arma3.com/rc-branch" target="_blank"> Release Candidate tests </a>
. Modders, server administrators and other members of the community do their best to prepare for updates and to address issues post-release as quickly as possible. Please be mindful of some interruptions (especially in the first hours / days after a release) while we all work to improve the game together.
A
Legacy Build
Steam branch is available for advanced users. It contains the previous significant main branch version (1.92). It can be used to compare specific changes between major releases. The access code for this branch is:
Arma3Legacy192
This update does not apply to <a href="http://dev.arma3.com/ports" target="_blank"> the experimental Linux and Mac port betas </a>
.
You can find the servers in the Steam library (switch the filter to "Tools") - "Arma 3 Server" (based on your OS, it will download the Windows or Linux version).
- Administrators can also use the command-line <a href="https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/SteamCMD" target="_blank"> SteamCMD </a>
- utility. The app ID is to be 233780.
- NVIDIA GameWorks™ Technology provided under license from NVIDIA Corporation. Copyright © 2002-2018 NVIDIA Corporation. All rights reserved. NVIDIA® and PhysX® are trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation and are used under license.
In case of problems, please check the <a href="http://support.bistudio.com/arma-3" target="_blank"> Bohemia Interactive support F.A.Q. </a>
, <a href="http://arma3.com/faq" target="_blank"> Arma 3 F.A.Q. </a>
, <a href="http://www.battleye.com/support/faq/" target="_blank"> BattlEye F.A.Q. </a>
, or <a href="https://arma3.com/launcher/troubleshooting" target="_blank"> Launcher troubleshooting guide </a>
.
You can help us to further improve the game by posting your feedback on the <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/" target="_blank"> Feedback Tracker </a>
.

CHANGELOG

DATA

Fixed: The Spectrum Device detail screen was not positioned correctly when the FOV was manually overridden in a player's profile file ( <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T142652" target="_blank"> https://feedback.bistudio.com/T142652 </a>)\n* Fixed: ED-1 Mini UGV probing multiplayer locality issues
Fixed: Certain custom saved loadouts could not be loaded in Arsenal
Fixed: Increased backward-compatibility with popular mods in Arsenal
Fixed: Improved forward-compatibility between the new radio protocols and mods
"First Contact"
(potential spoilers!)
Fixed: Pvt. Lane could be speaking while hidden in False Negative
Fixed: Improved player traversal over the IFV at the end of False Negative
Fixed: A sentry at the burn pit would speak and shout warnings while hidden in Going Dark
Fixed: An animation glitch of Pvt. Dillon at the beginning of Close Encounters
Fixed: Ambient shouts, screams, and volumes were not correctly randomized during the return to Camp Kresnik in Close Encounters
Fixed: The next task was not correctly assigned when stealing the Astra van with Eddie in Anomalous Phenomena
Fixed: An undefined global variable in a condition after loading a savegame in Anomalous Phenomena
Fixed: A POI script was not correctly progressing when getting closer in Anomalous Phenomena
Fixed: Script error in Carpe Noctem
Tweaked: It was too easily possible to see the mysterious strangers in the camp in Anomalous Phenomena
Warlords
Removed: The LDF mortar backpack is no longer available in Arsenal
Removed: ED-1 Mini UGV backpacks are no longer available in Arsenal
Fixed: Turrets can no longer be deployed under terrain

ENGINE

Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getResolution" target="_blank"> getResolution </a>
was extended with topFOV, leftFOV, and tripleHead
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getFuelCargo" target="_blank"> getFuelCargo </a>
, <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getRepairCargo" target="_blank"> getRepairCargo </a>
, <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getAmmoCargo" target="_blank"> getAmmoCargo </a>
will return -1 when the vehicle is not configured to supply fuel / repair / ammo
Tweaked: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/waitUntil" target="_blank"> waitUntil </a>
will now continue looping when incorrectly returning something instead of true / false, and show a warning. We strongly recommend fixing scripts however, because we intend to force exiting the loop again in 1.96.

SERVER

Updated: Stand-alone Windows Dedicated Server (1.94)
Updated: Stand-alone Linux Dedicated Server (1.94)
The data in -mod=contact is not fully multiplayer compatible (it is meant for the singleplayer campaign experience); we recommend only hosting servers with it for special use cases
This data is signed by a new A3C key whose presence can be used to control what client data is allowed on the server
Known issue: Steam client modifies the
steam_appid.txt
file incorrectly. In case of issues, verify its content is:
107410
Known issue: Sometimes the add-ons are loaded from the wrong installation (e.g. main game)
Try adding

-mod=curator;kart;heli;mark;expansion;jets;argo;orange;tacops;tank;enoch* to your

arma3server.exe
shortcut

SPOTREP-00091

FROM: High Command
TO: Arma 3 Users
UNIT: Main Branch
ACTIVITY: Game Update 1.96 (Contact Improvements, Miscellaneous Fixes)
SIZE: ~7.8 GB / ~841 MB (depends on Contact ownership)

NOTES

Contact consists of 2 data packs / folders:
Contact (via
PLAY CONTACT
or

-mod=Contact)\n* Contact (Platform): for most other use cases, including sandbox multiplayer (loaded by default for all players)

Consider using the Steam client option to verify the integrity of the local game cache to avoid corrupted data after downloading this update.
Consider defragmenting your HDD after downloading large updates.
Updating a deeply moddable game and its platform is not without risks. We use various methods to communicate upcoming changes to our awesome modding community, such as via the <a href="https://dev.arma3.com/" target="_blank"> Dev Hub </a>
. We also co-operate directly on troubleshooting, and we offer an opportunity to test updates via our <a href="https://dev.arma3.com/rc-branch" target="_blank"> Release Candidate tests </a>
. Modders, server administrators and other members of the community do their best to prepare for updates and to address issues post-release as quickly as possible. Please be mindful of some interruptions (especially in the first hours / days after a release) while we all work to improve the game together.
A
Legacy Build
Steam branch is available for advanced users. It contains the previous significant main branch version (1.94). It can be used to compare specific changes between major releases. The access code for this branch is:
Arma3Legacy194
This update does not apply to the <a href="http://dev.arma3.com/ports" target="_blank"> experimental Linux and Mac port betas </a>
.
You can find the servers in the Steam library (switch the filter to "Tools") - "Arma 3 Server" (based on your OS, it will download the Windows or Linux version).
Administrators can also use the command-line <a href="https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/SteamCMD" target="_blank"> SteamCMD </a>
utility. The app ID is to be 233780.
NVIDIA GameWorks™ Technology provided under license from NVIDIA Corporation. Copyright © 2002-2018 NVIDIA Corporation. All rights reserved. NVIDIA® and PhysX® are trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation and are used under license.
In case of problems, please check the <a href="http://support.bistudio.com/arma-3" target="_blank"> Bohemia Interactive support F.A.Q </a>
., <a href="http://arma3.com/faq" target="_blank"> Arma 3 F.A.Q </a>
., <a href="http://www.battleye.com/support/faq/" target="_blank"> BattlEye F.A.Q </a>
., or <a href="https://arma3.com/launcher/troubleshooting" target="_blank"> Launcher troubleshooting guide </a>
.
You can help us to further improve the game by posting your feedback on the <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/" target="_blank"> Feedback Tracker </a>
.

CHANGELOG

DATA

Added: This is War 6th Anniversary Remix music track into the game and Digital Deluxe Edition
Added: Localized Livonia PDF topographic maps to the Digital Deluxe Edition
Added: Very limited platform functionality for the vanilla Spectrum Device (documentation forthcoming)
Added: Missing private keywords to <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_3DENInterface" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_3DENInterface </a>
( <a href="https://forums.bohemia.net/forums/topic/143930-general-discussion-dev-branch/?do=findComment&comment=3363860" target="_blank"> General Discussion - Dev-Branch </a>)\n* Added: DLC parameter to configs of Tractor, Offroad (Covered) & Mini UGV - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T143422" target="_blank"> FT-T143422 </a>
Added: A new (5th) <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Utilities" target="_blank"> Utility </a>
for searching and listing of available script commands
Added: Support for an object's group for BIS_fnc_hasItem (the item will be searched in the inventory of all members of the group if a group is passed as parameter)
Added: A new optional parameter to specify <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_drawArrow" target="_blank"> BIS_fnc_drawArrow </a>
's base width
Tweaked: Alien Entity behavior routines
Tweaked: Livonia bushes' resistance against armored vehicles
Tweaked: Reduced armed Striders' secondary ammo explosions
Tweaked: Portable weather station wind indicator rotation direction
Tweaked: Adjusted MAAWS position on characters' backs in order to fix clipping with some scopes in certain stances - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T143005" target="_blank"> FT-T143005 </a>
Tweaked: Body trail effect of some jets
Tweaked: Small LDF loadout adjustments
Tweaked: The Print Config <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Utilities" target="_blank"> Utility </a>
will now show a selection dialog on multiple matches instead of auto-selecting the first match
Tweaked: Chemical Detector digit display precision
Changed: Moved Contact animations to the platform
Changed: Moved Contact music to the platform
Changed: Moved Contact hand-drawn map markers to the platform
Changed: Moved Contact hand-drawn font to the platform
Changed: Made the Chemical Detector part of the platform*
Changed: Made the Spectrum Device part of the platform*
Changed: Moved APR and Blindfold overlays to the platform
Changed: Livonia prop addons were decrypted to PBO
Fixed: The Contact Welcome Screen counter was not working correctly in Contact mode
Fixed: Missing aircraft wing vortices - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T142848" target="_blank"> FT-T142848 </a>
Fixed: A typo in the LDF Mk6 mortar backpack led to the creation of the wrong weapon when assembling it - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T142948" target="_blank"> FT-T142948 </a>
Fixed: The sidearm proxy on Heli Coveralls [LDF] in 3rd person view
Fixed: Footstep sounds of timber piles
Fixed: The Skate Helmet was missing NOHQ and SMDI maps in-game
Fixed: Missing attachments in Arsenal after loading a save
Fixed: Profile voices 09-12 were not working correctly - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T143719" target="_blank"> FT-T143719 </a>
Fixed: Flickering face on the back of the Tractor
Fixed: Offroad dashboard artifacts when HBAO was turned on
Fixed: Shading artifacts on leaflets
Fixed: Aileron movement for A-164 and MQ-4
Fixed: The "
InBaseMoves_assemblingVehicleErc
" animation had small movement defined which caused the character to move away from the original position when used in a loop
Fixed: AAF and CSAT ghillie injury materials - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T137525" target="_blank"> FT-T137525 </a>
Fixed: Eye flares popping up a low resolution texture upon first load
Fixed: The death screen is now showing a vehicle and its weapon in case an enemy was operating a vehicle
Fixed: The position of subtitles changed when using the optics mode of the Spectrum Device Jammer antenna even when it was not needed
Fixed: Katiba GL muzzle flash in 3rd person view - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T144083" target="_blank"> FT-T144083 </a>
Fixed: Various object position issues on Livonia
Fixed: Many translation / localization issues
Fixed: Missing Contact music track durations added and incorrect durations were tweaked
Removed: Get in actions for empty drones (UGV / UAV / Autonomous Static Turrets / SAM Sites, etc.) - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T142713" target="_blank"> FT-T142713 </a>
Note: this gear is primarily cosmetic; limited features are only available in the context of Contact's campaign and gameplay.
Potential Spoilers ("First Contact")
Added: Missing TI to the Alien Network's legs and core, and fixed other graphical artifacts
Added: Missing Post Process effects in Going Dark and Close Encounters
Added: Pistols to Krupin and Severov for that added Spetsnaz cool-factor in Carpe Noctem
Added: An extra check to ensure dialogue is playing in the right order when the alien arrives at the radio tower in Carpe Noctem
Tweaked: Raised an ammunition cover to avoid clipping in Anomalous Phenomena's hub
Tweaked: Reduced the time between untying Kesson and taking his blindfold off in Anomalous Phenomena
Tweaked: Made a slight adjustment to conversation sync, when Major Homewood complains about the sudden change of weather in False Negative
Tweaked: The road block composition has been adjusted in Going Dark
Tweaked: Anomalous Phenomena / Carpe Noctem - Parked and abandoned vehicles now have disabled electronics (some also will no longer start)
Tweaked: Alien Entity will now also engage vehicles
Fixed: The Alien Entity waypoint was not working if the initial movement grid was not initialized
Fixed: The Alien Entity was scanning its own (matter) balls on some occasions
Fixed: An exception case during the Mini UGV system check, where the player may have the arm already raised, is now handled in Close Encounters
Fixed: Several conversations in Close Encounters are now terminated when a task is completed prematurely
Fixed: The sampling anomaly task area in Close Encounters was a small distance from the main group of anomalies
Fixed: The sound effects on the Mini UGV disconnect were a second or two out of sync in Close Encounters
Fixed: The laptop now shows a black screen after the Mini UGV disconnect in Close Encounters
Fixed: There were some missing static sound effects during the Mini UGV disconnect in Close Encounters
Fixed: Cpt. Spender's remark about the lights flashing in the first contact scene came a few seconds too early in Close Encounters
Fixed: Going Dark will now fail if the player tries to reach the sinkhole black site too early
Fixed: LDF troops will now run, instead of walk, to investigate Cpl. Stype's distraction at the burn pit in Going Dark
Fixed: The AFO could be seen with binoculars at certain points in Going Dark, before the final scene
Fixed: Added additional fail safes for the blue-on-blue event, preventing laser guidance from the player's rangefinder in False Negative
Fixed: Exception dialogue from Squad Leader is now dependent on his line of sight towards the player in False Negative
Fixed: Matter balls had no TI when being carried by the Alien Entity
Fixed: Alien Entity 'lights' were not glowing in TI
Fixed: Some Alien Network's inner parts were not visible in TI in some LODs
Fixed: Various smaller issues in Anomalous Phenomena and Carpe Noctem
Removed: Disruptive save game during a blackout at the end of Carpe Noctem

ENGINE

Added: Script commands <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/removeDiarySubject" target="_blank"> removeDiarySubject </a>
, <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/removeDiaryRecord" target="_blank"> removeDiaryRecord </a>
, and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setDiaryRecordText" target="_blank"> setDiaryRecordText </a>
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/calculatePath" target="_blank"> calculatePath </a>
will now support both generic presets such as "car" or "man" and vehicle class names
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/callExtension" target="_blank"> RVExtensionRegisterCallback </a>
and an "ExtensionCallback" mission Event Handler
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Event_Handlers/addMissionEventHandler#PlayerConnected" target="_blank"> PlayerConnected </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Event_Handlers/addMissionEventHandler#PlayerDisconnected" target="_blank"> PlayerDisconnected </a>
Event Handlers were extended with _idstr (a string version of _id)
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Multiplayer_Server_Commands" target="_blank"> #monitor </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Multiplayer_Server_Commands" target="_blank"> #monitorDS </a>
was extended with player count info
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Multiplayer_Server_Commands" target="_blank"> #monitor </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Multiplayer_Server_Commands" target="_blank"> #monitorDS </a>
are now retained after server restarts
Added: Extended <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/checkAIFeature" target="_blank"> checkAIFeature </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/enableAIFeature" target="_blank"> enableAIFeature </a>
to support the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/enableAI" target="_blank"> enableAI </a>
/ <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/disableAI" target="_blank"> disableAI </a>
feature set
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/enableAI" target="_blank"> enableAI </a>
/ <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/disableAI" target="_blank"> disableAI </a>
"RADIOPROTOCOL"
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/toUpperANSI" target="_blank"> toUpperANSI </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/toLowerANSI" target="_blank"> toLowerANSI </a>
Added: "drawLocations" parameter for toggling location name drawing on the map - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T77593" target="_blank"> FT-T77593 </a>
Added: Support for 'any' and '<null>
<null>
' to <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/parseSimpleArray" target="_blank"> parseSimpleArray </a>
</null>
<null>
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getObjectFOV" target="_blank"> getObjectFOV </a>
command to get an object's FOV
</null>
<null>
Added: New script command <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/isActionMenuVisible" target="_blank"> isActionMenuVisible </a>
</null>
<null>
Added: New script command <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/isGameFocused" target="_blank"> isGameFocused </a>
</null>
<null>
Added: New script command <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/isGamePaused" target="_blank"> isGamePaused </a>
</null>
<null>
Added: New script command <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getMissionPath" target="_blank"> getMissionPath </a>
</null>
<null>
Added: New script command <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getPosWorldVisual" target="_blank"> getPosWorldVisual </a>
</null>
<null>
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/currentPilot" target="_blank"> currentPilot </a>
command (returns the currently piloting unit)
</null>
<null>
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getDiverState" target="_blank"> getDiverState </a>
command (returns the current diver state of the unit)
</null>
<null>
Added: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/in" target=""> in </a>
scripting command can now be used also with strings
</null>
Tweaked: The default <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/server.cfg#Server_Behavior" target="_blank"> lobbyIdleTimeout </a>
was increased to 300 seconds
Tweaked: Default values for <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/server.cfg#Server_Behavior" target="_blank"> timeout </a>
were changed to: votingTimeOut=10 mins, roleTimeOut=15 mins, briefingTimeOut=10 mins, debriefingTimeOut=10 mins, lobbyIdleTimeout=25 mins
Tweaked: Improved performance of <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/toString" target="_blank"> toString </a>
Tweaked: Enabled the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/waitUntil" target="_blank"> waitUntil </a>
return value warning instead of break as default
Changed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/createDiaryRecord" target="_blank"> createDiaryRecord </a>
now accepts additional parameter showTitle, which can hide the typical Date, Time of entry format title
Fixed:
DSCheckSignature
did not always work correctly with v3 signatures
Fixed: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/callExtension" target="_blank"> RVExtensionVersion </a>
function definition not matching the Windows one (the "int outputSize" function arg was missing)
Fixed: The
PathCalculated
Event Handler would fill each path node with [X, Z, Z] instead of [X, Z, Y]
Fixed: The array version of the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/callExtension" target="_blank"> callExtension </a>
script command did not check if the function name argument is a string
Fixed: Random shadow artifacts when drawing roads in the map
Fixed: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/set" target="_blank"> set </a>
command would allow creation of arrays with an over-the-limit size
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/append" target="_blank"> append </a>
would not check for infinite recursion when adding an array to another array
Fixed: Incorrect color of thermal modes if the first optic mode was day light only and the second one was GHOT for example
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/UAVControl" target="_blank"> UAVControl </a>
would return either the driver or the gunner but never both
Fixed: Server did not restart with missionsToServerRestart set
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Multiplayer_Server_Commands#Admin" target="_blank"> #monitor </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Multiplayer_Server_Commands#Admin" target="_blank"> #monitorDS </a>
were showing wrong memory usage
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Multiplayer_Server_Commands#Admin" target="_blank"> #monitor </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Multiplayer_Server_Commands#Admin" target="_blank"> #monitorDS </a>
were not transferred after server restart
Fixed: Passing <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/controlNull" target="_blank"> controlNull </a>
to <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/tvExpandAll" target="_blank"> tvExpandAll </a>
caused a CTD
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/tvDelete" target="_blank"> tvDelete </a>
returned "" when it should return nothing when the control is null
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/tvSort" target="_blank"> tvSort </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/tvSortByValue" target="_blank"> tvSortByValue </a>
would fail if an optional parameter was not passed to the command
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Event_Handlers#Deleted" target="_blank"> Deleted EH </a>
would trigger when a unit enters a vehicle
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/currentMuzzle" target="_blank"> currentMuzzle </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/currentWeaponMode" target="_blank"> currentWeaponMode </a>
could return a number instead of a string
Fixed: Compartments lights were drawing light flares in certain situations
Fixed: The FOV of all vehicles would change when the player FOV changed
Fixed: A potential Backpack inventory glitch
Fixed: An issue where "-name=aaa bbb" would create a profile folder "aaa bbb" instead of just aaa bbb (without quotes)
Fixed: Script file paths were trimmed too aggressively in error messages
Fixed: Return value of <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/attachedTo" target=""> attachedTo </a>
if the command was used on objNull
Fixed: Memory alignment issues

SERVER

Updated: Stand-alone Windows Dedicated Server (1.96)
Updated: Stand-alone Linux Dedicated Server (1.96)
The data in

-mod=contact* is not fully multiplayer compatible (it is meant for the singleplayer campaign experience); we recommend only hosting servers with it for special use cases

This data is signed by a new A3C key whose presence can be used to control what client data is allowed on the server
Known issue: Steam client modifies the
steam_appid.txt
file incorrectly. In case of issues, verify its content is:
107410
Known issue: Sometimes the add-ons are loaded from the wrong installation (e.g. main game)
Try adding

-mod=curator;kart;heli;mark;expansion;jets;argo;orange;tacops;tank;enoch* to your arma3server.exe shortcut

SPOTREP-00092

FROM: High Command
TO: Arma 3 Users
UNIT: Main Branch
ACTIVITY: Hotfix 1.96 (Addon Signature Compatibility, Miscellaneous Fixes)
SIZE: ~38.7 MB / ~19.8 MB (depends on Contact ownership)

NOTES

Contact consists of 2 data packs / folders:
Contact (via
PLAY CONTACT
or

-mod=Contact)\n* Contact (Platform): for most other use cases, including sandbox multiplayer (loaded by default for all players)

Consider using the Steam client option to verify the integrity of the local game cache to avoid corrupted data after downloading this update.
Consider defragmenting your HDD after downloading large updates.
Updating a deeply moddable game and its platform is not without risks. We use various methods to communicate upcoming changes to our awesome modding community, such as via the <a href="https://dev.arma3.com/" target=""> Dev Hub </a>
. We also co-operate directly on troubleshooting, and we offer an opportunity to test updates via our <a href="https://dev.arma3.com/rc-branch" target=""> Release Candidate tests </a>
. Modders, server administrators and other members of the community do their best to prepare for updates and to address issues post-release as quickly as possible. Please be mindful of some interruptions (especially in the first hours / days after a release) while we all work to improve the game together.
A
Legacy Build
Steam branch is available for advanced users. It contains the previous significant main branch version (1.94). It can be used to compare specific changes between major releases. The access code for this branch is:
Arma3Legacy194
This update does not apply to <a href="http://dev.arma3.com/ports" target=""> the experimental Linux and Mac port betas </a>
.
You can find the servers in the Steam library (switch the filter to "Tools") - "Arma 3 Server" (based on your OS, it will download the Windows or Linux version).
Administrators can also use the command-line <a href="https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/SteamCMD" target=""> SteamCMD </a>
utility. The app ID is to be 233780.
NVIDIA GameWorks™ Technology provided under license from NVIDIA Corporation. Copyright © 2002-2018 NVIDIA Corporation. All rights reserved. NVIDIA® and PhysX® are trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation and are used under license.
In case of problems, please check the <a href="http://support.bistudio.com/arma-3" target=""> Bohemia Interactive support F.A.Q. </a>
, <a href="http://arma3.com/faq" target=""> Arma 3 F.A.Q. </a>
, <a href="http://www.battleye.com/support/faq/" target=""> BattlEye F.A.Q. </a>
, or <a href="https://arma3.com/launcher/troubleshooting" target=""> Launcher troubleshooting guide </a>
.
You can help us to further improve the game by posting your feedback on the <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/" target=""> Feedback Tracker </a>
.

CHANGELOG

DATA

Added: Contact music tracks can be played by Zeus
Fixed: Active camouflage on Box Trucks (broken distant LOD)

ENGINE

Fixed: Issues connected to V2 addon signatures
Fixed: Script compilation memory handling restored to its prior state
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/createVehicleLocal" target=""> createVehicleLocal </a>
behavior restored to its prior state
Fixed: Un-escaping double quotes in <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/parseSimpleArray" target=""> parseSimpleArray </a>
Fixed: Incorrect return type for <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/unitsBelowHeight" target=""> unitsBelowHeight </a>
when null was passed as group
Fixed: BattlEye
-bepath
parameter parsing (spaces)

SERVER

Updated: Stand-alone Windows Dedicated Server (1.96)
Updated: Stand-alone Linux Dedicated Server (1.96)
The data in

-mod=contact* is not fully multiplayer compatible (it is meant for the singleplayer campaign experience); we recommend only hosting servers with it for special use cases

This data is signed by a new A3C key whose presence can be used to control what client data is allowed on the server
Known issue: Steam client modifies the
steam_appid.txt
file incorrectly. In case of issues, verify its content is:
107410
Known issue: Sometimes the add-ons are loaded from the wrong installation (e.g. main game)
Try adding

-mod=curator;kart;heli;mark;expansion;jets;argo;orange;tacops;tank;enoch* to your

arma3server.exe
shortcut

SPOTREP-00093

FROM: High Command
TO: Arma 3 Users
UNIT: Main Branch
ACTIVITY: Game Update 1.98 (Old Man, PhysX)
SIZE: ~ 1.65 GB / ~ 486 MB (depends on Contact ownership)

NOTES

Please be sure to unsubscribe or disable the <a href="https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1938939381" target=""> Steam Workshop version </a>
of the "Old Man" scenario. It contained the beta version, but an improved version has now been integrated into the vanilla platform. The Workshop item will no longer contain game data (to avoid conflicts), but is no longer necessary for anybody.
Contact consists of 2 data packs / folders:
- Contact (via PLAY CONTACT or -mod=Contact): for the singleplayer "First Contact" campaign experience (accessible only to owners - optionally loaded)
- Contact (Platform): for most other use cases, including sandbox multiplayer (loaded by default for all players)
Consider using the Steam client option to verify the integrity of the local game cache to avoid corrupted data after downloading this update.
Consider defragmenting your HDD after downloading large updates.
Updating a deeply moddable game and its platform is not without risks. We use various methods to communicate upcoming changes to our awesome modding community, such as via the <a href="https://dev.arma3.com/" target=""> Dev Hub </a>
. We also co-operate directly on troubleshooting, and we offer an opportunity to test updates via our Release Candidate tests. Modders, server administrators and other members of the community do their best to prepare for updates and to address issues post-release as quickly as possible. Please be mindful of some interruptions (especially in the first hours / days after a release) while we all work to improve the game together.
A Legacy Build Steam branch is available for advanced users. It contains the previous significant main branch version (1.96). It can be used to compare specific changes between major releases. The access code for this branch is: Arma3Legacy196
This update does not apply to the <a href="http://dev.arma3.com/ports" target=""> experimental Linux and Mac port betas </a>
.
You can find the servers in the Steam library (switch the filter to "Tools") - "Arma 3 Server" (based on your OS, it will download the Windows or Linux version).
- Administrators can also use the command-line <a href="https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/SteamCMD" target=""> SteamCMD </a>
- utility. The app ID is to be 233780.
- NVIDIA GameWorks™ Technology provided under license from NVIDIA Corporation. Copyright © 2002-2018 NVIDIA Corporation. All rights reserved. NVIDIA® and PhysX® are trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation and are used under license.
In case of problems, please check the <a href="http://support.bistudio.com/arma-3" target=""> Bohemia Interactive support F.A.Q. </a>
, <a href="http://arma3.com/faq" target=""> Arma 3 F.A.Q. </a>
, <a href="http://www.battleye.com/support/faq/" target=""> BattlEye F.A.Q. </a>
, or <a href="https://arma3.com/launcher/troubleshooting" target=""> Launcher troubleshooting guide </a>
.
You can help us to further improve the game by posting your feedback on the <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/" target=""> Feedback Tracker </a>
.

CHANGELOG

DATA

Added: "Old Man" open-world singleplayer scenario*
(unsubscribe or disable the <a href="https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1938939381" style="" target=""> Workshop mod </a>)\n* Added: Static M2 (low / raised)
, with optional ballistic shield and collimator sight
Added: Red Beret
Added: Infected Characters (not accessible in the editor; documentation pending)
Added: Old Man items and props (medicine, bank cards, ID cards, etc.)
Added: Old Man decals
Added: Old Man Welcome Screen
Added: Old Man Field Manual records
Added: Old Man main menu tile (image only for now)
Added: The old Czech Hedgehog asset is no longer hidden
Added: Localization strings to some of the armed variants of vehicles (Qilin, Prowler (AT), MB 4WD (AT))
Added: Additional geometry to Tanoa Fire Escape Stairs - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T145614" target=""> FT - T145614 </a>
Added: RscListBoxMulti config class for scripted UI creation of multi-selection list boxes
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_transformVectorDirAndUp" target=""> BIS_fnc_transformVectorDirAndUp </a>
function for rotating vectorDir and vectorUp in 3 axes
Added: Optional <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/missionConfigFile" target=""> mission config </a>
property
arsenalRestrictedItems to blacklist
undesired <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Arsenal" style="" target=""> Arsenal </a>
equipment
- Example: arsenalRestrictedItems[] = {"U_B_Soldier_VR"};
Tweaked: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_startLoadingScreen" target=""> BIS_fnc_startLoadingScreen </a>
- activated support for different loading screen resources
Tweaked: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_rotateVector3D" target=""> BIS_fnc_rotateVector3D </a>
was optimized and should now run up to 5x faster
Tweaked: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_ambientFlyby" target=""> BIS_fnc_ambientFlyBy </a>
was improved and cleaned up
Tweaked: Van should now be able to drive over bridges correctly - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T146150" target=""> FT - T146150 </a>
Tweaked: View Geometry of some Altis structures - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T146447" target=""> FT - T146447 </a>
Tweaked: Medikits and Toolkits can be now stored in vests if there is enough space - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T128710" target=""> FT - T128710 </a>
Tweaked: AH-9 / M-900 fording depth
Tweaked: Crouched walking with sidearm animation collision shape - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T147980" target=""> FT - T147980 </a>
Tweaked: Skin tone matching on various characters and their injury materials
Tweaked: Made consistent the Fire Geometry across all characters
Tweaked: Light configuration on the To-199 aircraft - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T127800" target=""> FT - T127800 </a>
Tweaked: Re-binarized key terrain assets to match the updated PhysX version (more in the next update)
Tweaked: Copyrights mentions updated to 2020
Changed: Tanoa was made the default world once again in support of the "Old Man" release
Fixed: Miscellaneous translation issues (kudos to
POLPOX, KC45, Kaoru Uduki
, and various others for their help with improving Japanese texts especially)
Fixed: Broken tooltip in object equipment storage in 3DEN - FT - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T117193" target=""> T117193 </a>
Fixed: CTRG Northgate had an incorrect magazine
Fixed: Script error in Splendid Camera when mouse or joystick inputs were mapped to camera controls - FT - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T146601" target=""> T146601 </a>
/ <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T117681" target=""> T117681 </a>
Fixed: Rugged Tablet custom texture - FT - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T145005" target=""> T145005 </a>
Fixed: The medical decal on Medical Tent should no longer flicker
Fixed: Typo in Livonia's ILS configuration
Fixed: Scrollable building door states in 3DEN
Fixed: NATO Pacific Mk6 Mortar, HMG and GMG were assembled into Independent versions instead of NATO Pacific - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T145362" target=""> FT - T145362 </a>
Fixed: Warlords - The inventory screen no longer remains open when opening Arsenal - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T147759" target=""> FT - T147759 </a>
Fixed: Broken Offroad (Repair) damage and destruction materials - <a href="https://forums.bohemia.net/forums/topic/143930-general-discussion-dev-branch/?do=findComment&comment=3390793" target=""> Forums - General Discussion </a>
Fixed: Potential script error in the patrol module - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T117706" target=""> FT - T117706 </a>
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/hintC" target=""> hintC </a>
not showing special characters when used with alternative syntax - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T76965" target=""> FT - T76965 </a>
Fixed: Corrected a typo in <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_ambientBlacklist" target=""> BIS_fnc_ambientBlacklist </a>
Fixed: Some Spectrum Device values disappeared after unequipping the device and equipping it again - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T148160" target=""> FT - T148160 </a>
Fixed: Ifrit shadows were broken when
hiddenSelectionsMaterials
were used - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T148354" target=""> FT - T148354 </a>
Fixed: Spectrum Device antenna ground holders were broken when Contact was not loaded
Fixed: Y-axis of the Spectrum Device was incorrect when Contact was not loaded - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T148470" target=""> FT - T148470 </a>
Fixed: Ability to climb down from Garage (Large)
Fixed: Floating bricks in the Scaffolding (New) prop
Fixed: Removed obsolete Fire Geometry elements in the Scaffolding (New) prop
Fixed: Removed ill-defined glass panels in the Dome (White, Under Construction, Nearly) prop to prevent issues with impact sounds and grenade throwing
Fixed: Pole Wall 03 was indestructible
Fixed: Wipeout airbrakes rotating in the opposite direction - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T144897" target=""> FT - T144897 </a>
Fixed: Turret indicator on the armed Speed Boat - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T148400" target=""> FT - T148400 </a>
Fixed: When setting the date in Eden Editor, days of the week were incorrect in January of a leap year (e.g. January 2020) - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T148292" target=""> FT - T148292 </a>
Fixed: Script error at the beginning of "Remnants of War" campaign scenario "The Redacted" - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T142535" target=""> FT - T142535 </a>
Fixed: An undefined variable error in the Functions Library
Fixed: Various RPT spam errors on several terrains
Fixed: The random placement radius could be too big when using large markers in <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_moveToRespawnPosition" target=""> BIS_fnc_moveToRespawnPosition </a>
Fixed: Zeroing text offset in the GUI
Fixed: Shadows on CSAT APR masks - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T149715" target=""> FT - T149715 </a>
Fixed: The default marker description was replaced
Content requires ownership of <a href="https://arma3.com/apex" target=""> Arma 3 Apex expansion </a>

Potential Spoilers ("First Contact")

Fixed: Issue where dialogue got stuck if the player entered the mini UGV before Čapek finished his biopsy probe briefing in Anomalous Phenomena

ENGINE

Added: Updated to PhysX 4.1.1
Added: BattlEye anti-cheat update
Added: Script commands <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/triggerInterval" target=""> triggerInterval </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setTriggerInterval" target=""> setTriggerInterval </a>
to make it possible to alter the trigger condition check frequency of detectors
Added: Script command <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getTextWidth" target=""> getTextWidth </a>
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/allActiveTitleEffects" target=""> allActiveTitleEffects </a>
script command to detect currently active title effects
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/vehicleMoveInfo" target=""> vehicleMoveInfo </a>
now returns sendSimpleCommand status
Added: Possibility to change armor simulation of a character hitpoint via classes defined in
HitpointsProtectionInfo
with a
simulation
parameter
Added: FOV is now synced in Picture-in-Picture screens if a
turret[]
parameter is used in the
RenderTargets
definition
Changed: Network synchronization when two vehicles collide improved (local versus remote)
Fixed: Some task commands returned nil when their argument was null
Fixed: Crash when you request support for a soldier in your squad
Fixed: Simulated things should no longer fall too fast and fall through the ground (e.g. weapons)
Fixed: Optics Post Process Effects (
opticsPPEffects)\n* Fixed: Crash when releasing a joint constraint without any actor
Fixed: PhysX CCD for small objects with a different PhysX shape and object bounding box
Fixed: Event Handler " <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Event_Handlers#HitPart" target=""> HitPart </a>
" did not return selection names properly when a vehicle was damaged by an explosion (this prevented accomplishing the Mass Virtual Destruction Steam Achievement)
Fixed: Ability to equip vehicle weapons as a player (has been disabled)
Fixed: Various potential exploit vectors

SERVER

Updated: Stand-alone Windows Dedicated Server (1.98)
Updated: Stand-alone Linux Dedicated Server (1.98)
- The data in

-mod=contact** is not fully multiplayer compatible (it is meant for the singleplayer campaign experience); we recommend only hosting servers with it for special use cases This data is signed by a new A3C key whose presence can be used to control what client data is allowed on the server

- Known issue: Steam client modifies the
- steam_appid.txt
- file incorrectly. In case of issues, verify its content is:
107410
- Known issue: Sometimes the add-ons are loaded from the wrong installation (e.g. main game)
- Try adding

-mod=curator;kart;heli;mark;expansion;jets;argo;orange;tacops;tank;enoch** to your

- arma3server.exe
- shortcut

SPOTREP-00094

FROM: High Command
TO: Arma 3 Users
UNIT: Main Branch
ACTIVITY: Hotfix 1.98 (Vehicle Desync, Miscellaneous Fixes)
SIZE: ~99 MB / ~37 MB (depends on Contact ownership)

NOTES

Please be sure to unsubscribe or disable the <a href="https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1938939381" target=""> Steam Workshop version </a>
of the "Old Man" scenario. It contained the beta version, but an improved version has now been integrated into the vanilla platform. The Workshop item no longer contains game data (to avoid conflicts), and is no longer necessary for anybody.
Contact consists of 2 data packs / folders:
- Contact (via
- PLAY CONTACT
- or

-mod=Contact)\n** Contact (Platform): for most other use cases, including sandbox multiplayer (loaded by default for all players)

Consider using the Steam client option to verify the integrity of the local game cache to avoid corrupted data after downloading this update.
Consider defragmenting your HDD after downloading large updates.
Updating a deeply moddable game and its platform is not without risks. We use various methods to communicate upcoming changes to our awesome modding community, such as via the <a href="https://dev.arma3.com/" target=""> Dev Hub </a>
. We also co-operate directly on troubleshooting, and we offer an opportunity to test updates via our <a href="https://dev.arma3.com/rc-branch" target=""> Release Candidate tests </a>
. Modders, server administrators and other members of the community do their best to prepare for updates and to address issues post-release as quickly as possible. Please be mindful of some interruptions (especially in the first hours / days after a release) while we all work to improve the game together.
A
Legacy Build Steam
branch is available for advanced users. It contains the previous significant main branch version (1.96). It can be used to compare specific changes between major releases. The access code for this branch is:
Arma3Legacy196
This update does not apply to <a href="http://dev.arma3.com/ports" target=""> the experimental Linux and Mac port betas </a>
.
You can find the servers in the Steam library (switch the filter to "Tools") - "Arma 3 Server" (based on your OS, it will download the Windows or Linux version).
- Administrators can also use the command-line <a href="https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/SteamCMD" target=""> SteamCMD </a>
- utility. The app ID is to be 233780.
- NVIDIA GameWorks™ Technology provided under license from NVIDIA Corporation. Copyright © 2002-2018 NVIDIA Corporation. All rights reserved. NVIDIA® and PhysX® are trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation and are used under license.
In case of problems, please check the <a href="http://support.bistudio.com/arma-3" target=""> Bohemia Interactive support F.A.Q. </a>
, <a href="http://arma3.com/faq" target=""> Arma 3 F.A.Q. </a>
, <a href="http://www.battleye.com/support/faq/" target=""> BattlEye F.A.Q. </a>
, or <a href="https://arma3.com/launcher/troubleshooting" target=""> Launcher troubleshooting guide </a>
.
You can help us to further improve the game by posting your feedback on the <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/" target=""> Feedback Tracker </a>
.

CHANGELOG

DATA

Fixed: Various new M2 static HMG backpacks would disassemble into the wrong variants - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T150335" target=""> FT-T150335 </a>
Fixed: The APERS Mine Dispenser and Training Mine could not be placed onto the ground anymore - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T150289" target=""> FT-T150289 </a>
/ <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T150529" target=""> FT-T150529 </a>
Fixed: Virtual Arsenal entities did not display certain damaged body regions anymore - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T150350" target=""> FT-T150350 </a>
Fixed:
arsenalRestrictedItems[]
did not check for weapons
Fixed: Incorrectly referenced string in the Old Man Welcome Screen
Tweaked: "Old Man" saves could grow massively and should now do so less for new play-throughs (we hope to also provide an experimental fix to those with broken saves in another branch)

ENGINE

Fixed: Severe cases of multiplayer vehicle desync after the recent update (thanks for your testing of various solutions)
Fixed: Zeus server CTD

SERVER

Updated: Stand-alone Windows Dedicated Server (1.98)
Updated: Stand-alone Linux Dedicated Server (1.98)
- The data in

-mod=contact** is not fully multiplayer compatible (it is meant for the singleplayer campaign experience); we recommend only hosting servers with it for special use cases This data is signed by a new A3C key whose presence can be used to control what client data is allowed on the server

- Known issue: Steam client modifies the
- steam_appid.txt
- file incorrectly. In case of issues, verify its content is:
107410
- Known issue: Sometimes the add-ons are loaded from the wrong installation (e.g. main game)
- Try adding

-mod=curator;kart;heli;mark;expansion;jets;argo;orange;tacops;tank;enoch** to your

- arma3server.exe
- shortcut

SPOTREP-00095

FROM: High Command
TO: Arma 3 Users
UNIT: Main Branch
ACTIVITY: Game Update 2.00 (CoF: Gray, Workshop Compositions, 64-bit Linux Server)
SIZE: ~1.6 GB / ~558 MB (depends on Contact ownership)

NOTES

Contact consists of 2 data packs / folders:
- Contact (via
- PLAY CONTACT
- or

-mod=Contact)\n**

- Contact (Platform): for most other use cases, including sandbox multiplayer (loaded by default for all players)
Consider using the Steam client option to verify the integrity of the local game cache to avoid corrupted data after downloading this update.
Consider defragmenting your HDD after downloading large updates.
Updating a deeply moddable game and its platform is not without risks. We use various methods to communicate upcoming changes to our awesome modding community, such as via the <a href="https://dev.arma3.com/" target=""> Dev Hub </a>
. We also co-operate directly on troubleshooting, and we offer an opportunity to test updates via our <a href="https://dev.arma3.com/rc-branch" target=""> Release Candidate tests </a>
. Modders, server administrators and other members of the community do their best to prepare for updates and to address issues post-release as quickly as possible. Please be mindful of some interruptions (especially in the first hours / days after a release) while we all work to improve the game together.
A
Legacy Build
Steam branch is available for advanced users. It contains the previous significant main branch version (1.98). It can be used to compare specific changes between major releases. The access code for this branch is:
Arma3Legacy198
This update does not apply to the <a href="http://dev.arma3.com/ports" target=""> experimental Linux and Mac port betas </a>
.
You can find the servers in the Steam library (switch the filter to "Tools") - "Arma 3 Server" (based on your OS, it will download the Windows or Linux version).
- Administrators can also use the command-line <a href="https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/SteamCMD" target=""> SteamCMD </a>
- utility. The app ID is to be 233780.
- NVIDIA GameWorks™ Technology provided under license from NVIDIA Corporation. Copyright © 2002-2018 NVIDIA Corporation. All rights reserved. NVIDIA® and PhysX® are trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation and are used under license.
In case of problems, please check the <a href="http://support.bistudio.com/arma-3" target=""> Bohemia Interactive support F.A.Q </a>
., <a href="http://arma3.com/faq" target=""> Arma 3 F.A.Q. </a>
, <a href="http://www.battleye.com/support/faq/" target=""> BattlEye F.A.Q. </a>
, or <a href="https://arma3.com/launcher/troubleshooting" target=""> Launcher troubleshooting guide </a>
.
You can help us to further improve the game by posting your feedback on the <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/" target=""> Feedback Tracker </a>
.

CHANGELOG

DATA

Added: "CoF: Gray" Firing Drill
Added: Black P07
Added: Arid CTRG Stealth Uniforms*
Added: Arid CTRG Stealth Combat Helmet*
Added: CTRG-13 insignia
Added: Various (pop-up) target pictures
Added: "Eau de Combat" Aftershave (bottle / boxed)
Added: Old Man main menu tile hover video
Added: Base
CfgDustEffects
classes to config (
CfgDustEffectsAir, CfgDustEffectsMan, CfgDustEffectsCar, CfgDustEffectsTank, CfgDustEffectsTankSmall)\n <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T131130" target=""> FT-T131130 </a>
Added: "Vehicles only" difficulty setting to the 3rd person view option
Added: Support for the Dueling Target in Firing Drills (optional hit conditions for targets)
Added: Firing Drill ability to disable automatic recoloring of optional targets (per target type and per target instance)
Added: Nicer pling hit SFX for metal plate, rule, restart, and quit targets in Firing Drills
Added: Simple spam filter for bonus target VO feedback in Firing Drills
Added: Firing Drill event scripts per target instance (next to per target type)
Added: Firing Drill support for 3D helper objects as moving target waypoint and random position references (as alternative to markers, when designing in Eden Editor)
Added: Firing Drills bonus target support for: Orange / Pumpkin / Aftershave / Dueling Target
Added: Option for Firing Drill CP targets to get re-randomized on reset
Added: Gray color support for Firing Drills and target VFX
Added: SFX feedback for Firing Drill missed targets and no-shoot hits
Added: Ability to disable radio feedback per CP in Firing Drills
Added: Firing Drill CP
onDeactivate
and
onClear
script hooks
Added: Gray color support for Firing Drills and target VFX
Added: "
OnGameOptionsExited
" scripted Event Handler
Restrictions apply for those who don't own <a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/395180/Arma_3_Apex/"> Arma 3 Apex </a>

expansion.

Tweaked: Improved detection of compatible accessories in Virtual Arsenal when an alternative syntax is used
Tweaked: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_findSafePos" target=""> BIS_fnc_findSafePos </a>
in-game function description corrected - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T149812" target=""> FT-T149812 </a>
Tweaked: Kipchak vest was made more compatible with full ghillie suits
Tweaked: View Geometries of various Livonia and Tanoa buildings - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T146447" target=""> FT-T146447 </a>
Tweaked: Collision shapes of the Livonia Small Church - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T149484" target=""> FT-T149484 </a>
Tweaked: Fire Geometry on the Garage Office structure - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T149647" target=""> FT-T149647 </a>
Tweaked: SPAR rifle series iron sights - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T149711" target=""> FT-T149711 </a>
Tweaked: Position of optics on SPAR-16 and SPAR-16S
Tweaked: The size of the Eden Editor module description box was tweaked to prevent potentially cut off words
Tweaked: HMG M2 gunner resistance against grenades - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T150710" target=""> FT-T150710 </a>
Tweaked: HMG M2 land contact snap points
Tweaked: Appearance of wheels in the last resolution LOD of AMV-7 to make it more in line with the rest of the vehicles
Tweaked: Display names of guided bombs in planes' HUDs - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T131756" target=""> FT-T131756 </a>
Tweaked: Frangible target destruction FX now consistently use ASL, so they work better above other surfaces than the terrain
Tweaked: Applied better scripted loading screen method to Firing Drills
Tweaked: Improved Training Mine behaviour in the multiplayer environment (and less visible glitching on triggering)
Tweaked: Special times now always count as better than the gold medal in Firing Drills and Time Trials (i.e. unlocking Achievements and marking the challenge as done)
Tweaked: Firing Drill radio feedback spam filter for missed targets
Tweaked: VLS launch sound range
Changed: Virtual Garage mod icons are no longer tied to
CfgMods
and the mod folder name - instead they are using the same methods as Virtual Arsenal
Fixed: Inverted faces on a ZSU-39 hatch handle
Fixed: Camo selections were missing for hatches on ZSU-39 and BTR-K Kamysh - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T139602" target=""> FT-T139602 </a>
Fixed: Slat and camo net Virtual Garage hidden selections for MSE-3 Marid
Fixed: Gorgon driver animation so their legs are no longer sticking out from the hull
Fixed: Missing Virtual Garage vehicle statistics
Fixed: Virtual Garage dummy characters now respect locked turrets
Fixed: Various script errors - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T149790" target=""> FT-T149790 </a>
Fixed: Freeze when function <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_findOverwatch" target=""> BIS_fnc_findOverwatch </a>
is called with incorrect parameters - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T149845" target=""> FT-T149845 </a>
Fixed: Script error in the patrol module - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T117706" target=""> FT-T117706 </a>
,
Fixed: Script error in Zeus when a vehicle is locked with LOCKEDPLAYER - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T151000" target=""> FT-T151000 </a>
Fixed: Unlocalized hint in Eden Editor
Fixed: Commander turret indicator direction in interior views - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T151429" target=""> FT-T151429 </a>
Fixed: Zeroed ironsights on MX, Katiba, TRG, Mk20, Zafir, M320, GM6, Mk18, Rahim, Protector, Sting, Vermin, Zafir and Mk200
Fixed: Virtual Arsenal / Garage would incorrectly show the previous DLC icon in the right tab
Fixed: If the Destroyer boat rack moved or turned, the 'recover' action could disappear - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T151178" target=""> FT-T151178 </a>
Fixed: The (grenade) throwing sound while holding a pistol, launcher or no weapon at all, was not correctly triggered - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T151956" target=""> FT-T151956 </a>
Fixed: Smoke not being visible while looking through Kiosk glass - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T151139" target=""> FT-T151139 </a>
Fixed: Missing
displayName
for
NoPop
variants of Orange / Pumpkin
Fixed: Virtual Arsenal now properly removes magazines belonging to the previously selected weapon
Fixed: Firing Drill FF systems were also active on actual enemies
Fixed: Only updating the Firing Drill CP HUD box when a cleared CP is the active one
Fixed: Removed duplicate AT mines from Virtual Arsenal - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T152995" target=""> FT-T152995 </a>
Fixed: Potential script error in the animal behavior FSM
Fixed: Adjusted stance while being armed animations had broken interpolations - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T152304" target=""> FT-T152304 </a>
Fixed: Increased lifetime of GPR-T 40mm rounds so they can reach targets beyond 2.5 km - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T127965" target=""> FT-T127965 </a>
Fixed: Missing editor preview for NATO post-EMP Ammo Bearer

Warlords

Added: Periodic removal of assets spawned or moved below terrain
Fixed: Enemies should no longer be spawned inside rocks
Fixed: Players should no longer be able to get APERS Mine Dispensers or vehicle armaments from pre-saved loadouts
Fixed: It is no longer possible to deploy static defenses through walls, rocks, etc.

Potential Spoilers (Old Man)

Fixed: After a first interaction with a market in "Old Man", the marker was not shown on the map
Fixed: Impossibility to download the Geolocator app from Keystone's laptop after finishing the quest to find CSAT evidence in "Old Man"
Fixed: Arthur in a certain "Old Man" hideout (and also few more civilians there) would talk to the player over the radio instead directly
Fixed: The Syndikat boss reply call for the delivered wallet could be missing in "Old Man"
Fixed: A discussion with Keystone at St. Maria island was interrupted by an incorrect line
Fixed: An explosive charge placed by Syndikat would not detonate every time
Fixed: Possible script error when the player gets into Koumac and the task received there was not created
Fixed: Some markers in "Old Man" would be created in the left bottom corner, instead of their intended location

ENGINE

Added: Publishing / subscribing Eden Editor <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Eden_Editor:_Custom_Composition" target=""> custom compositions </a>
to / from <a href="https://steamcommunity.com/workshop/browse/?appid=107410&requiredtags%5B%5D=Composition" target=""> Steam Workshop </a>
Added: 64-bit Linux Dedicated Server
Added: New
-limitFPS=
start parameter to adjust server FPS limit between 5-1000 FPS (default and previous limit 50)
Added: New command <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getAssetDLCInfo" target=""> getAssetDLCInfo </a>
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/ctrlTextSelection" target=""> ctrlTextSelection </a>
, <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/ctrlSetTextSelection" target=""> ctrlSetTextSelection </a>
for Edit box cursor / selection manipulation - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T147688" target=""> FT-T147688 </a>
/ <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T176514" target=""> FT-T76514 </a>
Added: New command <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getRoadInfo"> getRoadInfo </a>
- <a class="external-link" href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T147630" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration: none;"> FT-T147630 </a>
Added: New <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/waypointLoiterAltitude"> waypointLoiterAltitude </a>
, <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setWaypointLoiterAltitude"> setWaypointLoiterAltitude </a>
commands
Added: Command <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/diag_allMissionEventHandlers"> diag_allMissionEventHandlers </a>
Added: Script commands <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/allAddonsInfo"> allAddonsInfo </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/addonFiles"> addonFiles </a>
Added: Config setting to configure the Steam Query limit (limitation of the mod list in Launcher) - <a class="external-link" href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T123655" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> FT-T123655 </a>
Added: New
DustEffects
class syntax - <a class="external-link" href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T131130" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration-line: none;"> FT-T131130 </a>
Added: <a class="external-link" href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getAllUnitTraits" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration-line: none;"> getAllUnitTraits </a>
script command
Added: <a class="external-link" href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/surfaceTexture" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration-line: none;"> surfaceTexture </a>
script command
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getVehicleTIPars"> getVehicleTIPars </a>
script command
Added: Optional parameter to <a class="external-link" href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/roadsConnectedTo" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration-line: none;"> roadsConnectedTo </a>
to perform an extended search and return pedestrian 'roads'
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/connectToServer"> connectToServer </a>
script command
Added: "Vehicles only" difficulty option to
thirdPersonView
. Current values:
- 0 - disabled
- 1 - enabled
- 2 - enabled only for vehicles
Added: New script command <a class="external-link" href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getLoadedModsInfo" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration-line: none;"> getLoadedModsInfo </a>
- <a class="external-link" href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T151377" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration-line: none;"> FT-T151377 </a>
Added: New script command <a class="external-link" href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getAttackTarget" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration-line: none;"> getAttackTarget </a>
Added: New script command <a class="external-link" href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/unitTurret" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration-line: none;"> unitTurret </a>
Added: New script command <a class="external-link" href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/selectionNames" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration-line: none;"> selectionNames </a>
to retrieve such names per LOD - <a class="external-link" href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T123926" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration-line: none;"> FT-T123926 </a>
Added: New script command <a class="external-link" href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/namedProperties" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration-line: none;"> namedProperties </a>
- <a class="external-link" href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T151256" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration-line: none;"> FT-T151256 </a>
Added: New script command <a class="external-link" href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/is3DENPreview" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration-line: none;"> is3DENPreview </a>
Added: New script commands <a class="external-link" href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/ctrlScrollValues" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration-line: none;"> ctrlScrollValues </a>
, <a class="external-link" href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/ctrlSetScrollValues" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration-line: none;"> ctrlSetScrollValues </a>
for working with control scrollbars
Added: Ability to select
RscListBox
entries with the right mouse button (enabled via config entry) - <a class="external-link" href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T151053" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration-line: none;"> FT-T151053 </a>
Added: <a class="external-link" href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/diaryRecordNull" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration-line: none;"> diaryRecordNull </a>
script command and support for null records to ==, != and the <a class="external-link" href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/isNull" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration-line: none;"> isNull </a>
command - <a class="external-link" href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T152448" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration-line: none;"> FT-T152448 </a>
Added: New namespace <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/localNamespace"> localNamespace </a>
, for safer MP scripting (comparison operators == and != are also extended to accept this namespace type) - <a class="external-link" href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T66917" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration-line: none;"> FT-T66917 </a>
Added: <a class="external-link" href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/systemTime" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration-line: none;"> systemTime </a>
/ <a class="external-link" href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/systemTimeUTC" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration-line: none;"> systemTimeUTC </a>
script commands
Added: Support for Boolean type to == and != - <a class="external-link" href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T64965" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration-line: none;"> FT-T64965 </a>
Added: The <a class="external-link" href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/supportInfo" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration-line: none;"> supportInfo </a>
script command received a new
"i:<command>"
filter, which returns extended information about the passed command - <a class="external-link" href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T83862" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration-line: none;"> FT-T83862 </a>
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/isFinal"> isFinal </a>
script command to complement <a class="external-link" href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/compileFinal" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration-line: none;"> compileFinal </a>
Added: New script command <a class="external-link" href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/radioChannelInfo" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration-line: none;"> radioChannelInfo </a>
- <a class="external-link" href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T150855" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration-line: none;" title="Follow link"> FT-T150855 </a>
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/elevatePeriscope"> elevatePeriscope </a>
script command
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/periscopeElevation"> periscopeElevation </a>
script command
Added: <a href="https://community.bohemia.net/wiki/Arma_3:_Event_Handlers#PeriscopeElevationChanged"> PeriscopeElevationChanged </a>
entity Event Handler
Added: <a href="https://community.bohemia.net/wiki/lockInventory"> lockInventory </a>
script command to lock/disable vehicle inventory access
Added: <a href="https://community.bohemia.net/wiki/lockedInventory"> lockedInventory </a>
script command
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/ctrlMousePosition"> ctrlMousePosition </a>
script command
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Event_Handlers#Disassembled"> Disassembled </a>
entity Event Handler
Added: New script commands <a class="external-link" href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getPlayerVoNVolume" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration-line: none;"> getPlayerVoNVolume </a>
and <a class="external-link" href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setPlayerVoNVolume" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration-line: none;"> setPlayerVoNVolume </a>
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Event_Handlers/addMissionEventHandler#HandleChatMessage" target=""> HandleChatMessage </a>
Mission Event Handler - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T150854" target=""> FT-T150854 </a>
Tweaked: Steam Workshop scenario description made more readable in-game - <a class="external-link" href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T147399" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration-line: none;"> FT-T147399 </a>
Tweaked: Magazines are now set to a default config capacity when -1 is passed as ammo count in various commands
Tweaked: It is now possible to create empty magazines with <a class="external-link" href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/addMagazineAmmoCargo" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration-line: none;"> addMagazineAmmoCargo </a>
- <a class="external-link" href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T143153" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration-line: none;"> FT-T143153 </a>
Tweaked: Eden Editor compositions are now placed in a new layer (this behavior can be switched off via the preferences)
Tweaked: Security improvements concerning Headless Clients
Tweaked: Forced whitelisting of 127.0.0.1 in
headlessClients[]
Tweaked: Performance improvements on network processing in MP versus AI
Tweaked: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getRoadInfo"> getRoadInfo </a>
's return is extended with the road start and end positions and an
isBridge
Boolean toggle - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T151014"> FT-T151014 </a>
Tweaked: Most
magazinesX
commands received an optional parameter to return empty magazines - <a class="external-link" href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T151895" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration-line: none;" title="Follow link"> FT-T151895 </a>
Tweaked:
Extended <a class="external-link" href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/playSound" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration-line: none;"> playSound </a>
/ <a class="external-link" href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/playSound3D" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration-line: none;"> playSound3D </a>
/ <a class="external-link" href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/say3D" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration-line: none;"> say3D </a>
script commands with a start offset parameter
Tweaked: <a class="external-link" href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/playSound" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration-line: none;"> playSound </a>
/ <a class="external-link" href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/say3D" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration-line: none;"> say3D </a>
script commands now return a sound source object
Tweaked: All vector operation commands now accept 2D vectors as arguments - <a class="external-link" href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T152659" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration-line: none;" title="Follow link"> FT-T152659 </a>
, <a class="external-link" href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T152658" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration-line: none;" title="Follow link"> FT-T152658 </a>
, <a class="external-link" href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T152657" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration-line: none;" title="Follow link"> FT-T152657 </a>
Tweaked: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/isOnRoad" target=""> isOnRoad </a>
/ <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/roadAt" target=""> roadAt </a>
now have better detection on bridges or when a 2D position is supplied
Fixed: Eden Editor object names were nil on remote machines when the 'simple object' option is used
Fixed: It was possible to add a weapon to a container with incompatible magazines via <a class="external-link" href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/addWeaponWithAttachmentsCargo" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration-line: none;"> addWeaponWithAttachmentsCargo </a>
Fixed: Ability to move items in the player's inventory while aboard a vehicle - <a class="external-link" href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T81676" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration-line: none;"> FT-T81676 </a>
Fixed: Misaligned flashlight cone
Fixed: Players could get kicked when a multiplayer scenario spawns custom models - <a class="external-link" href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T147191" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration-line: none;"> FT-T147191 </a>
Fixed: <a class="external-link" href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/taskParent" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration-line: none;"> taskParent </a>
-related crash
Fixed: <a class="external-link" href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/tvSort" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration-line: none;"> tvSort </a>
and <a class="external-link" href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/tvSortByValue" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration-line: none;"> tvSortByValue </a>
error on absence of optional parameter: reversed
Fixed: Broken alternative syntax for <a class="external-link" href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/menuAction" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration-line: none;"> menuAction </a>
Fixed: <a class="external-link" href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/airportSide" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration-line: none;"> airportSide </a>
/ <a class="external-link" href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setAirportSide" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration-line: none;"> setAirportSide </a>
-related crash - <a class="external-link" href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T149781" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration-line: none;"> FT-T149781 </a>
Fixed: List
_trigger
returned nil when called immediately after trigger creation
Fixed: Editor waypoint loiter altitude did not broadcast to clients - <a class="external-link" href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T126772" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration-line: none;"> FT-T126772 </a>
Fixed: <a class="external-link" href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/createSimpleObject" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration-line: none;"> createSimpleObject </a>
could fail when used directly with a model config entry
Fixed: null objects were not removed from the <a class="external-link" href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/attachedObjects" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration-line: none;"> attachedObjects </a>
result - <a class="external-link" href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T147753" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration-line: none;"> FT-T147753 </a>
Fixed: Exported singleplayer scenarios did not show
overviewPicture
or
author
- <a class="external-link" href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T147399" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration-line: none;"> FT-T147399 </a>
Fixed: Texture not found when using <a class="external-link" href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setObjectTextureGlobal" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration-line: none;"> setObjectTextureGlobal </a>
from a Dedicated Server - <a class="external-link" href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T80668" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration-line: none;"> FT-T80668 </a>
Fixed: Workshop scenario overviews sometimes used previously cached values
Fixed: False RPT spam about certain missing sounds
Fixed: <a class="external-link" href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/delete3DENEntities" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration-line: none;"> delete3DENEntities </a>
did not create a history entry - <a class="external-link" href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T121797" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration-line: none;"> FT-T121797 </a>
Fixed: <a class="external-link" href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/allowDamage" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration-line: none;"> allowDamage </a>
serialization for mines
Fixed: CTD on <a class="external-link" href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/ctrlCreate" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration-line: none;"> ctrlCreate </a>
- <a class="external-link" href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T136596" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration-line: none;"> FT-T136596 </a>
Fixed: Glitched Speedboat physics when under water in high waves
Fixed: <a class="external-link" href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/addMagazineGlobal" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration-line: none;"> addMagazineGlobal </a>
duplicated items per the number of clients - <a class="external-link" href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T149788" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration-line: none;"> FT-T149788 </a>
Fixed: <a class="external-link" href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/addWeaponGlobal" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration-line: none;"> addWeaponGlobal </a>
could add multiple weapons to the player - <a class="external-link" href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T149788" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration-line: none;"> FT-T149788 </a>
Fixed: Incorrect control behavior on text underflow
Fixed: Memory Allocator issue causing "Too many virtual memory blocks requested" crashes (this may help some to load old / large "Old Man" saves, but a fresh restart is still recommended) - <a class="external-link" href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T150427" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration-line: none;"> FT-T150427 </a>
Fixed: Dead crew would not delete when a vehicle was deleted with <a class="external-link" href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/deleteVehicle" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration-line: none;"> deleteVehicle </a>
- <a class="external-link" href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T148420" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration-line: none;"> FT-T148420 </a>
Fixed: Server crash when trying to load a scenario with a dot in its filename - <a class="external-link" href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T150767" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration-line: none;" title="Follow link"> FT-T150767 </a>
Fixed: <a class="external-link" href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/nearestTerrainObjects" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration-line: none;"> nearestTerrainObjects </a>
would not return roads
Fixed: Inability to store Code type variables in <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/profileNamespace"> profileNamespace </a>
("Global namespace not passed during" error in RPT)
Fixed: Squad / Arma 3 Units logo not showing up on Linux servers - <a class="external-link" href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T136477" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration-line: none;"> FT-T136477 </a>
, <a class="external-link" href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T80864" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration-line: none;"> FT-T80864 </a>
Fixed: CTD when a helicopter's HUD / cockpit digital clock reached a full hour - <a class="external-link" href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T148480" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration-line: none;"> FT-T148480 </a>
Fixed: "unknown animation source" RPT spam for Simple Objects
Fixed: Topography / exportnogrid cheats not working in Eden Editor - <a class="external-link" href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T151119" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration-line: none;"> FT-T151119 </a>
Fixed <a class="external-link" href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getMousePosition" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration-line: none;"> getMousePosition </a>
script command not handling sampling resolution correctly - <a class="external-link" href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T84241" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration-line: none;"> FT-T84241 </a>
Fixed: <a class="external-link" href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/isOnRoad" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration-line: none;"> isOnRoad </a>
/ <a class="external-link" href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/roadAt" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration-line: none;"> roadAt </a>
can now detect pedestrian 'roads' - <a class="external-link" href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T151014" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration-line: none;"> FT-T151014 </a>
Fixed: Killing friendly units could in certain cases increase the rating of the shooter - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T151495"> FT-T151495 </a>
Fixed: Pop-up error when <a class="external-link" href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getNumber" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration-line: none;"> getNumber </a>
is used with a config array or class - <a class="external-link" href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T151967" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration-line: none;"> FT-T151967 </a>
Fixed: Invisible
CT_TREE
scrollbars would block item selection
Fixed:
CT_XSLIDER
was created with
CT_SLIDER
type
Fixed: Crash when trying to host a server if a non-existent include exists in an exported PBO - <a class="external-link" href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T139189" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration-line: none;"> FT-T139189 </a>
Fixed: Forced crash on broken
#include
when trying to host a server - <a class="external-link" href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T139189" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration-line: none;"> FT-139189 </a>
Fixed:
#include
in description.ext was failing on files outside of a scenario's PBO - <a class="external-link" href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T77179" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration-line: none;"> FT-T77179 </a>
Fixed:
disabledChannels[]
defined in <a class="external-link" href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Description.ext" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration-line: none;"> description.ext </a>
or <a class="external-link" href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/server.cfg#Server_Behavior" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration-line: none;"> server.cfg </a>
config failed when a user rejoined from the lobby - <a class="external-link" href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T117205" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration-line: none;" title="Follow link"> FT-T117205 </a>
Fixed: "Wrong Color Format" error when <a class="external-link" href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Structured_Text#Link_Color" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration-line: none;"> linkColor </a>
is empty - <a class="external-link" href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T152776" rel="nofollow" title="Follow link"> FT-T152776 </a>
, <a class="external-link" href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T139588" rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration-line: none;" title="Follow link"> FT-T139588 </a>
Fixed: Target indicators in the HUD of some jets were jittering
Fixed: Missiles would bounce and fail to explode if the scripted view distance exceeded the view distance set in video options - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T150535"> FT-T150535 </a>

SERVER

Updated: Stand-alone Windows Dedicated Server (2.00)
Updated: Stand-alone Linux Dedicated Server (2.00)
- The data in

-mod=contact** is not fully multiplayer compatible (it is meant for the singleplayer campaign experience); we recommend only hosting servers with it for special use cases This data is signed by a new A3C key whose presence can be used to control what client data is allowed on the server

- Known issue: Steam client modifies the
- steam_appid.txt
- file incorrectly. In case of issues, verify its content is:
107410
- Known issue: Sometimes the add-ons are loaded from the wrong installation (e.g. main game)
- Try adding

-mod=curator;kart;heli;mark;expansion;jets;argo;orange;tacops;tank;enoch** to your

- arma3server.exe
- shortcut

SPOTREP-00096

FROM: High Command
TO: Arma 3 Users
UNIT: Main Branch
ACTIVITY: Game Update 2.02 (Art of War DLC)
SIZE: ~1.5 GB / ~231 MB (depends on Contact ownership)

NOTES

Contact consists of 2 data packs / folders:
- Contact (via
- PLAY CONTACT
- or

-mod=Contact)\n** Contact (Platform): for most other use cases, including sandbox multiplayer (loaded by default for all players)

Consider using the Steam client option to verify the integrity of the local game cache to avoid corrupted data after downloading this update.
Consider defragmenting your HDD after downloading large updates.
Updating a deeply moddable game and its platform is not without risks. We use various methods to communicate upcoming changes to our awesome modding community, such as via the <a href="https://dev.arma3.com/" target=""> Dev Hub </a>
. We also co-operate directly on troubleshooting, and we offer an opportunity to test updates via our <a href="https://dev.arma3.com/rc-branch" target=""> Release Candidate tests </a>
. Modders, server administrators and other members of the community do their best to prepare for updates and to address issues post-release as quickly as possible. Please be mindful of some interruptions (especially in the first hours / days after a release) while we all work to improve the game together.
A
Legacy Build
Steam branch is available for advanced users. It contains the previous significant main branch version (2.00). It can be used to compare specific changes between major releases. The access code for this branch is:
Arma3Legacy200
This update does not apply to the <a href="http://dev.arma3.com/ports" target=""> experimental Linux and Mac port betas </a>
.
You can find the servers in the Steam library (switch the filter to "Tools") - "Arma 3 Server" (based on your OS, it will download the Windows or Linux version).
- Administrators can also use the command-line <a href="https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/SteamCMD" target=""> SteamCMD </a>
- utility. The app ID is to be 233780.
- NVIDIA GameWorks™ Technology provided under license from NVIDIA Corporation. Copyright © 2002-2018 NVIDIA Corporation. All rights reserved. NVIDIA® and PhysX® are trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation and are used under license.
In case of problems, please check the <a href="http://support.bistudio.com/arma-3" target=""> Bohemia Interactive support F.A.Q. </a>
, <a href="http://arma3.com/faq" target=""> Arma 3 F.A.Q. </a>
, <a href="http://www.battleye.com/support/faq/" target=""> BattlEye F.A.Q. </a>
, or <a href="https://arma3.com/launcher/troubleshooting" target=""> Launcher troubleshooting guide </a>
.
You can help us to further improve the game by posting your feedback on the <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/" target=""> Feedback Tracker </a>
.

CHANGELOG

DATA

Added: <a href="https://www.arma3.com/dlc/artofwar" target=""> Art of War DLC </a>
*
Added: Showcase Art of War
Added: Showcase Cultural Property**
Added: Formal Suit (Black / Gray / Blue / Khaki / Black T-Shirt / Gray T-Shirt)*
Added: Parade Uniform (Regular and Decorated - US / CSAT / AAF / LDF)*
Added: Parade Cap (US / CSAT / AAF / LDF)*
Added: Civilian Backpack (Blue / Red / Green / Black / Vrana / Astra / IDAP)*
Added: Art T-Shirt (6 prints)
Added: Coffin
Added: Military Coffins
Added: Folded Flags
Added: Memorial Wreaths
Added: Flower Bouquets
Added: Portrait Photo Frames
Added: Easels
Added: Canvases
Added: Gallery Frames
Added: Gallery Labels
Added: Gallery Dioramas
Added: Gallery Interiors
(special-purpose structures with interiors only)
Added: 8 <a href="https://steamcommunity.com/stats/107410/achievements" target=""> Steam Achievements </a>
Added: Art of War Welcome Screen
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Firing_Drills" target=""> Firing Drills </a>
/ <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Time_Trials" target=""> Time Trials </a>
can now be configured in description.ext
(making them self-contained and ready for Workshop publication)
Added: Proper tooltips in Pylon Settings for Laws of War Demining Charges and Leaflets
Added: Gray color support also for Time Trials
Added: Muzzle flashes to UH-80 and CH-67 miniguns
Added: Ability to override loading screen world information in scenario or campaign configs
Added: New animation for Speedboat minigunners
Tweaked: Credits (kudos to all Art of War contest contributors!)
Tweaked: Removed the ability to use telekinesis from UH-80 and CH-67 side door gunners
Tweaked: Changed slots configuration on all weapons from the array-based old method to the class-based one (this should also fix any issues with muzzle accessories)
Tweaked: Exposed <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Firing_Drills" target=""> Firing Drills </a>
/ <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Time_Trials" target=""> Time Trials </a>
modules in Eden Editor (see documentation for usage)
Tweaked: After contacting the quartermaster, NATO Pacific Engineers received appropriately colored magazines - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T154021" target=""> FT-T154021 </a>
Tweaked: Virtual Garage
onPhaseChanged
and
lockCargo
parameters were not always evaluated when more advanced inheritance was used
Tweaked: Increased proximity fuse on SAM missiles to 40 meters
Tweaked: Steam Workshop <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Firing_Drills" target=""> Firing Drills </a>
/ <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Time_Trials" target=""> Time Trials </a>
will show personal records in the selection menu (after the first run)
Tweaked: CH-67 and UH-80 minigun ammo belt skinning
Tweaked: Minigun limits on the UH-80
Tweaked: Qilin minigun barrel and gunner animation
Tweaked: Passenger view occluders on MH-9 and AH-9
Fixed: Typo related to Taru Event Handler configuration - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T153882" target=""> FT-T153882 </a>
Fixed: Some of the FV-720 selections were set incorrectly in resolution LODs
Fixed: VR Suit armor hidden selection (
"camo3")\n* Fixed: ED-1D and ED-1E are now correctly called out as UGVs, instead of tanks
Fixed: Typo in the French text on the back of the Eau de Combat box
Fixed: Duplicated civilian characters in Zeus
Fixed: ACRO, RCO, MRCO and Promet Modular Sight were using non-existing optics Post Processing effects
Fixed: Demining waypoint - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T154841" target=""> FT-T154841 </a>
Fixed: Eden Editor camera bank did not reset properly - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T127549" target=""> FT-T127549 </a>
Fixed: Malformed diver animation when swimming to the right
Fixed: Splendid Camera presets did not all properly save - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T127572" target=""> FT-T127572 </a>
Fixed: RPT error caused by
BIS_fnc_animType
- <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T152922" target=""> FT-T152922 </a>
Fixed: Incorrect loadouts were used for some Livonia ZGM instances
Fixed: In some cases inspectable text was covered by scrollbars
Fixed: Players could see a Get In action when a MQ-12 drone had no AI crew - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T156500" target=""> FT-T156500 </a>
Fixed: Collision shape of unarmed characters when moving to the left while crouched
Fixed: Incorrect font heights in Warlords
Fixed: CoF: Gray fireworks now work better on other locations for those wanting to re-use the scripts (ASL compatibility)
Fixed: CSAT ammo bearers had a wrong type of 7.62 magazines in their backpacks - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T156431" target=""> FT-T156431 </a>
Fixed: Incorrect animation sources were used on the Type-115 - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T121686" target=""> FT-T121686 </a>
Restrictions apply to those who don't own <a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/1325500/" target=""> Arma 3 Art of War DLC </a>

.

- Content requires ownership of <a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/1325500/" target=""> Arma 3 Art of War DLC </a>

. Old Man (potential spoilers)

Fixed: Missing sound for specific radio chatter
Fixed: Script error in CSAT bases (searching for poles with loud-speakers)
Fixed: Various WAV file references changed to OGG, and removed a class with non-existent sound
Fixed: Disable autonomous turrets quest: unfinished uploads and a script error when the player picks up the USB stick
Fixed: Several economy imbalance issues

ENGINE

Added: SQF <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/HashMap" target=""> HashMap </a>
container
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/import" target=""> import </a>
directive for importing main config classes for use in mission configs
Added: Implemented new <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/continue" target=""> continue </a>
/ <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/continueWith" target=""> continueWith </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/break" target=""> break </a>
/ <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/breakWith" target=""> breakWith </a>
commands for use in loops
Added: New parameter to the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/attachTo" target=""> attachTo </a>
command that causes the attached object to follow the rotation of the memory point / bone it was attached to
Added: Script commands <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setObjectScale" target=""> setObjectScale </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getObjectScale" target=""> getObjectScale </a>
(note: not fully supported in all contexts; scale responsibly)
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Firing_Drills" target=""> Firing Drills </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_Time_Trials" target=""> Time Trials </a>
from Steam Workshop are now listed in the Challenges menu (consider updating Workshop tags to avoid confusion)
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getSteamFriendsServers" target=""> getSteamFriendsServers </a>
script command (already in 2.00, but omitted from its log)
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getLighting" target=""> getLighting </a>
, <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getLightingAt" target=""> getLightingAt </a>
script commands (already in 2.00, but omitted from its log)
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/configOf" target=""> configOf </a>
script command (already in 2.00, but omitted from its log)
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/unitCombatMode" target=""> unitCombatMode </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setUnitCombatMode" target=""> setUnitCombatMode </a>
script commands - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T146461" target=""> FT-T146461 </a>
, <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T152965" target=""> FT-T152965 </a>
, <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T133164" target=""> FT-T133164 </a>
, <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T83929" target=""> FT-T83929 </a>
Added: New script command <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getTextRaw" target=""> getTextRaw </a>
to retrieve unlocalized text from a config entry
Added: New script command <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/forceCadetDifficulty" target=""> forceCadetDifficulty </a>
- <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T152762" target=""> FT-T152762 </a>
Added: New script command <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/ctrlStyle" target=""> ctrlStyle </a>
- <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T153098" target=""> FT-T153098 </a>
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Event_Handlers/addMissionEventHandler" target=""> MarkerCreated / MarkerDeleted </a>
mission Event Handlers
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Event_Handlers/addMissionEventHandler" target=""> MarkerUpdated </a>
mission Event Handler
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/markerChannel" target=""> markerChannel </a>
script command
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/markerPolyline" target=""> markerPolyline </a>
script command
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setMarkerPolyline" target=""> setMarkerPolyline </a>
/ <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setMarkerPolylineLocal" target=""> setMarkerPolylineLocal </a>
script commands
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getPlayerID" target=""> getPlayerID </a>
script command
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/ctrlTooltip" target=""> ctrlTooltip </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/ctrlURL" target=""> ctrlURL </a>
script commands
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/ctrlSetMousePosition" target=""> ctrlSetMousePosition </a>
script command
Added: extended support for binocular 'weapons' <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/magazinesAmmoFull" target=""> magazinesAmmoFull </a>
- now includes a binocular magazine if there is one
- Added <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/binocularItems" target=""> binocularItems </a>
- script command
- Added <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/addBinocularItem" target=""> addBinocularItem </a>
- script command
- Added <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/removeBinocularItem" target=""> removeBinocularItem </a>
- script command
- Added <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/removeAllBinocularItems" target=""> removeAllBinocularItems </a>
- script command
- Added <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/binocularMagazine" target=""> binocularMagazine </a>
- script command
Added: <a href="https://community.bohemia.net/wiki/ctrlSetURL" target=""> ctrlSetURL </a>
script command
Added: <a href="https://community.bohemia.net/wiki/ctrlFontHeight" target=""> ctrlFontHeight </a>
script command
Added: Command syntax string into the <a href="https://community.bohemia.net/wiki/supportInfo" target=""> supportInfo </a>
returned array - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T154114" target=""> FT-T154114 </a>
Added: <a href="https://community.bohemia.net/wiki/diag_scope" target=""> diag_scope </a>
script command
Added: <a href="https://community.bohemia.net/wiki/isNotEqualTo" target=""> isNotEqualTo </a>
script command
Added: <a href="https://community.bohemia.net/wiki/tvSelection" target=""> tvSelection </a>
, <a href="https://community.bohemia.net/wiki/tvSetSelected" target=""> tvSetSelected </a>
, <a href="https://community.bohemia.net/wiki/tvIsSelected" target=""> tvIsSelected </a>
script commands for working with multi-selection Tree View controls - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T146592" target=""> FT-T146592 </a>
Added: Missing <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/removeAllSecondaryWeaponItems" target=""> removeAllSecondaryWeaponItems </a>
script command - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T76273" target=""> FT-T76273 </a>
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/ctrlTextColor" target=""> ctrlTextColor </a>
script command - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T153507" target=""> FT-T153507 </a>
Added:
"Suppressed"
entity Event Handler - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T154215" target=""> FT-T154215 </a>
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/missionNameSource" target=""> missionNameSource </a>
script command
Added: Better RPT context for preprocessor errors - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T153041" target=""> FT-T153041 </a>
Added:
-debug
command line parameter for more verbose logging
Added:
LogObjectNotFound
server config option
Added:
SkipDescriptionParsing
server config option
Added: Script command <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/forceUnicode" target=""> forceUnicode </a>
(provides an option to switch the mode of operation of the following commands to Unicode: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/copyToClipboard" target=""> copyToClipboard </a>
, <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/copyFromClipboard" target=""> copyFromClipboard </a>
, <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/select" target=""> select </a>
, <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/count" target=""> count </a>
, <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/in" target=""> in </a>
, <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/find" target=""> find </a>
, <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/splitString" target=""> splitString </a>
, <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/reverse" target=""> reverse </a>)\n* Added: Alternative syntax for <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/find" target=""> find </a>
command adds an option to start searching from an offset
Added: Alternative syntax for <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/reverse" target=""> reverse </a>
command now supports a string argument
Added: Rendering of
MagazineProxy
in sidearm holsters - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T153802" target=""> FT-T153802 </a>
Added: New syntax for the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/units" target=""> units </a>
script command that returns all units of a specific side
Added:
PostInit
Event Handler - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T118235" target=""> FT-T118235 </a>
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getAllPylonsInfo" target=""> getAllPylonsInfo </a>
command with added support for [-1] driver turret for consistency (the currently used empty array [] for the driver turret is supported as well for backward compatibility) - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T147576" target=""> FT-T147576 </a>
Added: Missing script commands for menu strip control: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/menuSetURL" target=""> menuSetUrl </a>
, <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/menuSetShortcut" target=""> menuSetShortcut </a>
, <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/menuSetText" target=""> menuSetText </a>
- <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T154366" target=""> FT-T154366 </a>
Added: Script command <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/fileExists" target=""> fileExists </a>
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/allVariables" target=""> allVariables </a>
support for display type namespace
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/trim" target=""> trim </a>
script command
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/flatten" target=""> flatten </a>
script command - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T155186" target=""> FT-T155186 </a>
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/tvSortAll" target=""> tvSortAll </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/tvSortByValueAll" target=""> tvSortByValueAll </a>
script commands
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/insert" target=""> insert </a>
script command - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T155531" target=""> FT-T155531 </a>
Added:
tooltipPerColumn
property to
ListNBox
- <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T154380" target=""> FT-T154380 </a>
Added: Basic preprocessor
#if
support
Added: New predefined <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/PreProcessor_Commands" target=""> preprocessor macros </a>
Added: Preprocessor support for the
#pragma
directive
Added: Preprocessor
__has_include
macro / operator - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T153547" target=""> FT-T153547 </a>
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/compileScript" target=""> compileScript </a>
script command
Added:
#captureSlowFrame
server command
Added: Logging to <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/attachTo" target=""> attachTo </a>
for invalid memory points or invalid arguments
Tweaked: Improved general script execution performance
Tweaked: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setMimic" target=""> setMimic </a>
now automatically converts its argument to lowercase
Tweaked: Extended <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/createMarker" target=""> createMarker </a>
/ <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/createMarkerLocal" target=""> createMarkerLocal </a>
with parameters for chat channel and creator
Tweaked: Enabled PhysX Geometry LOD for <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/intersect" target=""> intersect </a>
, <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/lineIntersectsSurfaces" target=""> lineIntersectsSurfaces </a>
, <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/checkVisibility" target=""> checkVisibility </a>
script commands
Tweaked: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Event_Handlers#AnimStateChanged" target=""> AnimStateChanged </a>
Event Handler was improved - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T153368" target=""> FT-T153368 </a>
, <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T81216" target=""> FT-T81216 </a>
Tweaked:
CT_CONTROLS_TABLE controlBaseClassPath[]
will now look for the class in a mission and then the campaign config if it cannot find it in the main config - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T153452" target=""> FT-T153452 </a>
Tweaked: Additional option to include / exclude empty magazines in the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/magazinesTurret" target=""> magazinesTurret </a>
script command
Tweaked: Increased
CfgSoundCategories
maximum 'limit' from 4 to 64 - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T136179" target=""> FT-T136179 </a>
Tweaked: It is now possible to override the sender and text in the
HandleChatMessage
Event Handler
Tweaked:
HandleChatMessage
Event Handler output array was extended
Tweaked: VoN direct chat volume moved from effects to VoN volume slider - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T154335" target=""> FT-T154335 </a>
Tweaked: Improved startup time when the official server list has to be updated
Tweaked: Moved RPT logging into a separate thread to reduce performance impact when lots of logging is going on (but please fix errors and warnings regardless)
Tweaked: Mitigated freeze on every MP client when <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/addCuratorAddons" target=""> addCuratorAddons </a>
is called with many addons
Tweaked: Increased default shadow offset to mitigate the shadow banding effect
Tweaked: Eden Editor Compositions that are missing addons will now be greyed out in the list (but still can be placed)
Tweaked: Improved speed of stringtable loading during game start
Tweaked: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/channelEnabled" target=""> channelEnabled </a>
would return [nil, nil] instead of [false, false] on non-existing channels
Tweaked: Markers now cannot be placed in a channel if both VoN and chat are disabled. Group channel is now always available for server command input even if disabled if no other channel is available. Channel switching will select the next channel relevant to the context. If a player is using VoN, this will cycle VoN enabled channels, etc. Disabled VoN and chat icons were made more obvious.
Tweaked: URL-enabled controls would not update their tooltip after the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/ctrlSetURL" target=""> ctrlSetURL </a>
command
Tweaked: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/toString" target=""> toString </a>
script command now supports a code argument and will return a source string expression
Tweaked: Rendering / Handling performance of
Edit
control text - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T154837" target=""> FT-T154837 </a>
Tweaked: Rendering performance of
Edit
controls that have a large portion of their text off-screen - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T154837" target=""> FT-T154837 </a>
Tweaked: Optimized <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/configClasses" target=""> configClasses </a>
command performance if the condition is
"true"
or
"getNumber (_x >> 'scope') > 0"
Tweaked: Optimized <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/configProperties" target=""> configProperties </a>
command performance if the condition is
"true"
or not provided
Tweaked: Optimized <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/configProperties" target=""> configProperties </a>
command performance if the condition is
"isClass _x"
or starts with
"isClass _x &&"
Tweaked: Optimized <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/configClasses" target=""> configClasses </a>
command performance if condition is
"getNumber (_x >> 'scope') == 2"
Fixed: Freeze when opening the Zeus interface with many mods active
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getAttackTarget" target=""> getAttackTarget </a>
returned a null object when no target was assigned by the leader - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T152567" target=""> FT-152567 </a>
Fixed: Rare Linux server freeze when loading specific modded terrains
Fixed: RPT spam when using the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/name" target=""> name </a>
script command on a dead person (the command will now return the name of the dead person wherever applicable) - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T125883" target=""> FT-T125883 </a>
, <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T126032" target=""> FT-T126032 </a>
, <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T114369" target=""> FT-T114369 </a>
, <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T112053" target=""> FT-T112053 </a>
, <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T90545" target=""> FT-T90545 </a>
, <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T88071" target=""> FT-T88071 </a>
, <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T69631" target=""> FT-T69631 </a>
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/ctrlSetBackgroundColor" target=""> ctrlSetBackgroundColor </a>
did not work for
CT_BUTTON
controls - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T78904" target=""> FT-T78904 </a>
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/ctrlSetFontHeight" target=""> ctrlSetFontHeight </a>
can now set font height for Structured Text controls
Fixed: Laser Designator batteries can now be added directly into the device with <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/addWeaponItem" target=""> addWeaponItem </a>
if a player has no storage containers
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/ctrlText" target=""> ctrlText </a>
did not work correctly with picture buttons - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T153510" target=""> FT-T153510 </a>
Fixed: UAV airplane drones automatically turning their engine off even after turning them on via the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/engineOn" target=""> engineOn </a>
script command - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T150735" target=""> FT-T150735 </a>
Fixed:
HandleChatMessage
Event Handler returned the wrong owner and did not trigger for all chat events
Fixed: UAVs would start engines by themselves in Virtual Garage
Fixed: Possible crash when using <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/ctrlTextSelection" target=""> ctrlTextSelection </a>
- <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T154240" target=""> FT-T154240 </a>
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/elevatePeriscope" target=""> elevatePeriscope </a>
with instant option would not work in Eden Editor
Fixed: Passing an empty texture to <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setObjectTextureGlobal" target=""> setObjectTextureGlobal </a>
would not remove the texture
Fixed: VoN radio volume being controlled by the Effects setting instead of the VoN setting - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T154335" target=""> FT-T154335 </a>
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/say3D" target=""> say3D </a>
start offset parameter was not working in all cases
Fixed:
disabledChannels
did not work during briefings
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getPlayerChannel" target=""> getPlayerChannel </a>
would return -1 when a player was talking on the Direct channel
Fixed: Optics Post Processing effects not updating when switching between optics modes - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T80695" target=""> FT-T80695 </a>
Fixed: Short game freeze when searching in Tree controls (including Zeus)
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/menuShortcutText" target=""> menuShortcutText </a>
did not return key combinations - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T154395" target=""> FT-T154395 </a>
Fixed: Bug in <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setPylonLoadout" target=""> setPylonLoadout </a>
when no optional turret was given, the current turret was reset to the driver - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T154307" target=""> FT-T154307 </a>
Fixed: The
hideText
config property was not working with multiline versions of
CT_EDIT
Fixed:
ComboBox
scrollbars did not update on resizing
Fixed: Being able to place units into locked vehicle turrets in Eden Editor / Zeus
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/allVariables" target=""> allVariables </a>
always returning an empty array on the control namespace
Fixed: Tree UI control rendering performance with many items - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T154837" target=""> FT-T154837 </a>
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/say" target=""> say </a>
script command not properly playing LIP sync files
Fixed: Not being able to remove a picture with <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/lnbSetPicture" target=""> lnbSetPicture </a>
- <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T155366" target=""> FT-T155366 </a>
Fixed: Eden Editor move widget behaving erratically when moving the cursor off-axis - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T155172" target=""> FT-T155172 </a>
Fixed: ListBox item shadow was offset incorrectly when
rowHeight
is used - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T154442" target=""> FT-T154442 </a>
Fixed: RscEdit would not adjust text width during or after resizing - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T154710" target=""> FT-T154710 </a>
Fixed: Groups in Eden Editor custom compositions not always correctly being placed into a separate layer
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/magazinesAmmoFull" target=""> magazinesAmmoFull </a>
only returning empty arrays on Linux servers - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T155504" target=""> FT-T155504 </a>
Fixed:
onTreeExpanded
/
onTreeCollapsed
events not firing when an item was double clicked - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T154819" target=""> FT-T154819 </a>
Fixed:
HandleChatMessage
Event Handler not working properly for system messages
Fixed: Crash / freeze when calling <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setAccTime" target=""> setAccTime </a>
from within a
HandleAccTime
Event Handler
Fixed: Crash / freeze when sending a chat message from within a
HandleChatMessage
Event Handler

LAUNCHER

Added: Art of War DLC as default DLC
Added: New
-debug
parameter for more verbose logging

SERVER

Updated: Stand-alone Windows Dedicated Server (2.02)
Updated: Stand-alone Linux Dedicated Server (2.02)
- The data in

-mod=contact** is not fully multiplayer compatible (it is meant for the singleplayer campaign experience); we recommend only hosting servers with it for special use cases This data is signed by a new A3C key whose presence can be used to control what client data is allowed on the server

- Known issue: Steam client modifies the
- steam_appid.txt
- file incorrectly. In case of issues, verify its content is:
107410
- Known issue: Sometimes the add-ons are loaded from the wrong installation (e.g. main game)
- Try adding

-mod=curator;kart;heli;mark;expansion;jets;argo;orange;tacops;tank;enoch;aow** to your

- arma3server.exe
- shortcut

SPOTREP-00097

FROM: High Command
TO: Arma 3 Users
UNIT: Main Branch
ACTIVITY: Hotfix 2.02 (Miscellaneous Fixes)
SIZE: ~419 MB / ~41 MB (depends on Contact ownership)

NOTES

Contact consists of 2 data packs / folders:
- Contact (via
- PLAY CONTACT
- or

-mod=Contact)\n** Contact (Platform): for most other use cases, including sandbox multiplayer (loaded by default for all players)

Consider using the Steam client option to verify the integrity of the local game cache to avoid corrupted data after downloading this update.
Consider defragmenting your HDD after downloading large updates.
Updating a deeply moddable game and its platform is not without risks. We use various methods to communicate upcoming changes to our awesome modding community, such as via the <a href="https://dev.arma3.com/" target=""> Dev Hub </a>
. We also co-operate directly on troubleshooting, and we offer an opportunity to test updates via our <a href="https://dev.arma3.com/rc-branch" target=""> Release Candidate tests </a>
. Modders, server administrators and other members of the community do their best to prepare for updates and to address issues post-release as quickly as possible. Please be mindful of some interruptions (especially in the first hours / days after a release) while we all work to improve the game together.
A
Legacy Build
Steam branch is available for advanced users. It contains the previous significant main branch version (2.00). It can be used to compare specific changes between major releases. The access code for this branch is:
Arma3Legacy200
This update does not apply to <a href="http://dev.arma3.com/ports" target=""> the experimental Linux and Mac port betas </a>
.
You can find the servers in the Steam library (switch the filter to "Tools") - "Arma 3 Server" (based on your OS, it will download the Windows or Linux version).
- Administrators can also use the command-line <a href="https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/SteamCMD" target=""> SteamCMD </a>
- utility. The app ID is to be 233780.
- NVIDIA GameWorks™ Technology provided under license from NVIDIA Corporation. Copyright © 2002-2018 NVIDIA Corporation. All rights reserved. NVIDIA® and PhysX® are trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation and are used under license.
In case of problems, please check the <a href="http://support.bistudio.com/arma-3" target=""> Bohemia Interactive support F.A.Q. </a>
, <a href="http://arma3.com/faq" target=""> Arma 3 F.A.Q. </a>
, <a href="http://www.battleye.com/support/faq/" target=""> BattlEye F.A.Q. </a>
, or <a href="https://arma3.com/launcher/troubleshooting" target=""> Launcher troubleshooting guide </a>
.
You can help us to further improve the game by posting your feedback on the <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/" target=""> Feedback Tracker </a>
.

CHANGELOG

DATA

Fixed: Visibility of some Art of War DLC props in Zeus Game Master mode - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T156965" target=""> FT-T156965 </a>
Tweaked: Replaced Chromatic Aberration Post Processing effects on ACRO, RCO, MRCO and Promet Modular Sight by Radial Blur (this effect can be tweaked via the Radial Blur slider in Video Settings > AA & PP) - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T156991" target=""> FT-T156991 </a>

ENGINE

Fixed: Placing entities in Zeus was not always correctly deducting their price - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T156972" target=""> FT-T156972 </a>
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/magazinesTurret" target=""> magazinesTurret </a>
would produce an error when the turret path length was greater than 1 - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T156981" target=""> FT-T156981 </a>
Fixed: Art of War DLC was not handled fully in Steam-based server browsing (this also affected Creator DLC servers)
Fixed: CTD in the
SCENARIOS
menu in case a mod deleted vanilla category entries
Fixed: CTD if there were errors in a file in the user profile directory and the user name contains a whitespace followed by "S" - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T156988" target=""> FT-T156988 </a>
Fixed: The in-game official servers list not loading if the cache directory was not yet present

LAUNCHER

Fixed: Art of War DLC was not handled fully in Launcher server details
Known Issue: Official servers may not be listed in the dedicated tab correctly (you can still find them via the
INTERNET
tab or in-game)

SERVER

Updated: Stand-alone Windows Dedicated Server (2.02)
Updated: Stand-alone Linux Dedicated Server (2.02)
- The data in

-mod=contact** is not fully multiplayer compatible (it is meant for the singleplayer campaign experience); we recommend only hosting servers with it for special use cases This data is signed by a new A3C key whose presence can be used to control what client data is allowed on the server

- Known issue: Steam client modifies the
- steam_appid.txt
- file incorrectly. In case of issues, verify its content is:
107410
- Known issue: Sometimes the add-ons are loaded from the wrong installation (e.g. main game)
- Try adding

-mod=curator;kart;heli;mark;expansion;jets;argo;orange;tacops;tank;enoch;aow** to your

- arma3server.exe
- shortcut

SPOTREP-00098

FROM: High Command
TO: Arma 3 Users
UNIT: Main Branch
ACTIVITY: Game Update 2.04 (Audio Options, SQF Bytecode, Creator DLC Support)
SIZE: ~765 MB / ~104 MB (depends on Contact ownership)

NOTES

Contact consists of 2 data packs / folders:
- Contact (via
- PLAY CONTACT
- or

-mod=Contact)\n** Contact (Platform): for most other use cases, including sandbox multiplayer (loaded by default for all players)

Consider using the Steam client option to verify the integrity of the local game cache to avoid corrupted data after downloading this update.
Consider defragmenting your HDD after downloading large updates.
Updating a deeply moddable game and its platform is not without risks. We use various methods to communicate upcoming changes to our awesome modding community, such as via the <a href="https://dev.arma3.com/" target=""> Dev Hub </a>
. We also co-operate directly on troubleshooting, and we offer an opportunity to test updates via our <a href="https://dev.arma3.com/rc-branch" target=""> Release Candidate tests </a>
. Modders, server administrators, and other members of the community do their best to prepare for updates and to address issues post-release as quickly as possible. Please be mindful of some interruptions (especially in the first hours / days after a release) while we all work to improve the game together.
A
Legacy Build
Steam branch is available for advanced users. It contains the previous significant main branch version (2.02). It can be used to compare specific changes between major releases. The access code for this branch is:
Arma3Legacy202
This update does not apply to the experimental Linux and Mac client port betas.
You can find the servers in the Steam library (switch the filter to "Tools") - "Arma 3 Server" (based on your OS, it will download the Windows or Linux version).
- Administrators can also use the command-line <a href="https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/SteamCMD" target=""> SteamCMD </a>
- utility. The app ID is to be 233780.
- NVIDIA GameWorks™ Technology provided under license from NVIDIA Corporation. Copyright © 2002-2018 NVIDIA Corporation. All rights reserved. NVIDIA® and PhysX® are trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation and are used under license.
In case of problems, please check the <a href="http://support.bistudio.com/arma-3" target=""> Bohemia Interactive support F.A.Q. </a>
, <a href="http://arma3.com/faq" target=""> Arma 3 F.A.Q. </a>
, <a href="http://www.battleye.com/support/faq/" target=""> BattlEye F.A.Q. </a>
, or <a href="https://arma3.com/launcher/troubleshooting" target=""> Launcher troubleshooting guide </a>
.
You can help us to further improve the game by posting your feedback on the <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/" target=""> Feedback Tracker </a>
.

CHANGELOG

DATA

Added: Platform support for <a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/1227700/" target=""> Arma 3 Creator DLC: S.O.G. Prairie Fire </a>
(actual DLC content is not part of this update)
Added: New Audio Options for map volume reduction while in vehicles and output device selection
- <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T75079" target=""> FT-T75079 </a>
Added:
gunnerReversedGetOut
parameter to the
StaticWeapon
class and inverted the pos and dir memory points responsible for get in actions. After this change, the get in action should be visible as default action when the weapon is approached from the rear. If you are inheriting from the
StaticWeapon
class and you are overwriting
memoryPointsGetInGunner
or
memoryPointsGetInGunnerDir
parameters, please adjust your configs so your character disembarks in the correct direction.
Added:
OnDisplayRegistered
and
OnDisplayUnregistered
scripted Event Handlers
Added: Virtual Arsenal scripted Event Handler when a weapon is selected or removed (Weapon Config >>
VirtualArsenal
>>
Eventhandlers
>>
itemSelected
or
itemDeselected)\n* Added: Command Points failsafe restoration in Warlords
Tweaked: Made materials used on MBT-52 consistent with those used on Nyx (the new materials should also be more friendly for community retextures)
Tweaked: Position of Square Shades and Square Spectacles
Tweaked: Increased vertical limits on UH-80 and CH-67 doorguns - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T157654" target=""> FT-T157654 </a>
Tweaked: Improved static weapon unflipping
Fixed: Eden Editor attributes on Scientists and Parade Officers when changing loadouts
Fixed: Rotation of Diorama Units on Dedicated Servers
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_selectDiarySubject" target=""> BIS_fnc_selectDiarySubject </a>
was not working - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T142552" target=""> FT-T142552 </a>
Fixed: Aperture set during scenario preview persisted when returning back to Eden Editor
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_fadeEffect" target=""> BIS_fnc_fadeEffect </a>
was not unmuting music after fading out - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T156413" target=""> FT-T156413 </a>
Fixed: An exploit in Warlords
Fixed: Unresponsive AI in some cases in Warlords
Fixed: Spawn protection invulnerability would not get terminated properly in some cases in Warlords

ENGINE

Added: Support for precompiled SQF Bytecode
(vanilla data is not currently precompiled, so this is initially to benefit community mods)
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/markerShadow" target=""> markerShadow </a>
, <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setMarkerShadow" target=""> setMarkerShadow </a>
, <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setMarkerShadowLocal" target=""> setMarkerShadowLocal </a>
script commands - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T155728" target=""> FT-T155728 </a>
Added: New <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/allControls" target=""> allControls </a>
script command syntax that takes a Controls Group - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T154801" target=""> FT-T154801 </a>
Added: New script command <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/apertureParams" target=""> apertureParams </a>
- <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T154354" target=""> FT-T154354 </a>
Added: Ability to configure outside terrain generation
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setDiarySubjectPicture" target=""> setDiarySubjectPicture </a>
script command
Added: server.cfg option to ignore errors that would otherwise abort scenario starts
Added: Missing <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/speechVolume" target=""> speechVolume </a>
command - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T72093" target=""> FT-T72093 </a>
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/allDiarySubjects" target=""> allDiarySubjects </a>
command - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T154260" target=""> FT-T154260 </a>
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/fadeEnvironment" target=""> fadeEnvironment </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/environmentVolume" target=""> environmentVolume </a>
script commands
Added:
-language=
command line option
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/localize" target=""> localize </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/isLocalized" target=""> isLocalized </a>
now support
$STR
prefixes
Added:
GroupCreated
/
GroupDeleted
Event Handlers - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T156211" target=""> FT-T156211 </a>
Added:
forceMapOutsideColor
config parameter to
CfgWorlds
>>
OutsideTerrain
to disable rendering of outside terrain on the 2D map - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T156243" target=""> FT-T156243 </a>
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/combatBehaviour" target=""> combatBehaviour </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setCombatBehaviour" target=""> setCombatBehaviour </a>
commands - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T71588" target=""> FT-T71588 </a>
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/ropeSegments" target=""> ropeSegments </a>
script command - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T153606" target=""> FT-T153606 </a>
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setWeaponZeroing" target=""> setWeaponZeroing </a>
script command and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/currentZeroing" target=""> currentZeroing </a>
alternative syntax
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/diag_localized" target=""> diag_localized </a>
command
Added: Ability to grab magazines out of weapons on the ground - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T155812" target=""> FT-T155812 </a>
Added: Optional parameter to the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/showHUD" target=""> showHUD </a>
command to show <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/drawIcon3D" target=""> drawIcon3D </a>
even when the HUD is hidden - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T154136" target=""> FT-T154136 </a>
, <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T116714" target=""> FT-T116714 </a>
, <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T154180" target=""> FT-T154180 </a>
, <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T154138" target=""> FT-T154138 </a>
Added: Server-side log message when mods / signatures do not fit into the Steam Query data limit
Added: New script command <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/focusedCtrl" target=""> focusedCtrl </a>
- <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T154790" target=""> FT-T154790 </a>
Added: Parameter to <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/playSound" target=""> playSound </a>
/ <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/say3D" target=""> say3D </a>
to disable attenuation without changing sounds to speech
Added: New scenario config parameter
AllowProfileGlasses
- <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T156414" target=""> FT-T156414 </a>
, <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T155328" target=""> FT-T155328 </a>
, <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T81911" target=""> FT-T81911 </a>
Added: Warning message when attempting to edit a scenario which was saved using a modded Eden Editor - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T154222" target=""> FT-T154222 </a>
Added: Ability to configure audio output device via the settings - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T75079" target=""> FT-T75079 </a>
Added: Config parameters to control whether a vehicle
GetOut
direction is opposite of its
GetIn
direction
Added: Audio option to configure the volume reduction on the map screen while inside vehicles
Added:
_local
parameter to all marker Event Handlers
Added:
affectedByWind
CfgAmmo
entry for flares to let them be affected by wind speed (off by default)
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/openGPS" target=""> openGPS </a>
script command - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T124710" target=""> FT-T124710 </a>
, <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T157028" target=""> FT-T157028 </a>
, <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T74039" target=""> FT-T74039 </a>
, <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T78824" target=""> FT-T78824 </a>
Added:
setDefault
parameter to the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getOrDefault" target=""> getOrDefault </a>
command - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T157359" target=""> FT-T157359 </a>
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/toArray" target=""> toArray </a> <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/HashMap" target=""> HashMap </a>
script command
Added: Alternative syntax to the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/insert" target=""> insert </a>
script command for <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/HashMap" target=""> HashMap </a>
Added: Preprocessor definition
__IS_DEDICATED__
on Dedicated Server / Client
Tweaked: Steam client libraries were updated to the latest version (to support recent <a href="https://steamcommunity.com/discussions/forum/14/2974028351344359625/" target=""> opt-in security enhancements </a>
for server admins)
Tweaked: Some in-game help command descriptions were improved and corrected - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T155675" target=""> FT-T155675 </a>
Tweaked: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/fullCrew" target=""> fullCrew </a>
now returns all position names in consistent lower-case - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T155660" target=""> FT-T155660 </a>
Tweaked: Added <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/taskName" target=""> taskName </a>
command alias to the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/type" target=""> type </a>
command, which returns the task name (for consistency)
Tweaked: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/ppEffectEnabled" target=""> ppEffectEnabled </a>
can now take an effect name as an argument
Tweaked:
HandleChatMessage
Event Handler now also returns unlocalized string names where applicable
Tweaked: Active server browser tabs after disconnecting from a server - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T156008" target=""> FT-T156008 </a>
Tweaked: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/addForce" target=""> addForce </a>
can now be applied to objects of simulation class
Man
, while forcing an unconscious ragdoll state
Tweaked: Added optional offsets for text drawing to <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/drawIcon3D" target=""> drawIcon3D </a>
Tweaked: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/drawIcon3D" target=""> drawIcon3D </a>
now has an option to separate the icon and text colors
Tweaked: Added an <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/addMissionEventHandler" target=""> addMissionEventHandler </a>
parameter to pass optional arguments to the Event Handler code
Tweaked: Performance optimizations for
CostMap
generation
Tweaked: User profile
CustomDifficulty
aiLevelPreset
is now stored by name instead of index
Tweaked: Performance optimization for handling map markers
Fixed: Sound listener position not following the camera while the map screen is open
Fixed: Vehicle sound attenuation being disabled while the map screen is open
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/selectDiarySubject" target=""> selectDiarySubject </a>
was not working - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T154260" target=""> FT-T154260 </a>
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/createDiarySubject" target=""> createDiarySubject </a>
picture parameters would have no effect - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T154260" target=""> FT-T154260 </a>
Fixed: AI not reacting if the player shot from a vehicle and left the vehicle before the shot impacted
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/processDiaryLink" target=""> processDiaryLink </a>
was not working during briefings
Fixed: Backpack duplication issue
Fixed: When diary records share the same title, some records could not be selected
Fixed: UI control sounds being affected by <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/fadeRadio" target=""> fadeRadio </a>
- <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T156517" target=""> FT-T156517 </a>
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/playSound3D" target=""> playSound3D </a>
would not play remotely if volume was set over 5
Fixed:
xxxVolume
commands would not return the current volume
Fixed: Some
fadeXXX
commands would not check for the allowed sound volume level
Fixed: Crash on startup when the installation path contained Unicode characters - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T156271" target=""> FT-T156271 </a>
Fixed: Radio protocol messages were showing in the language of the sender - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T156062" target=""> FT-T156062 </a>
Fixed:
CEdit
mouse selection was not able to select text that is on the left outside of the view area (partial) - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T156218" target=""> FT-T156218 </a>
Fixed:
CfgEnvSound
sound when used as trigger effect would not stop on trigger deactivation
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setSoundEffect" target=""> setSoundEffect </a>
envSound
did not delete with its trigger
Fixed:
"left"
align on <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/drawIcon3D" target=""> drawIcon3D </a>
was not working correctly - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T82067" target=""> FT-T82067 </a>
Fixed: It was possible to activate the Get In action multiple times if a vehicle is using slow opening door animations (precise get in)
Fixed: Serialization of most <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/showHUD" target=""> showHUD </a>
parameters was absent
Fixed: Field Manual 3D objects sometimes rendering as a pure white shape
Fixed: CTD when deleting a marker in the
MarkerCreated
Event Handler - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T157170" target=""> FT-T157170 </a>
Fixed: CTD in the
SCENARIOS
menu while subscribed to Steam Workshop scenarios that have an incomplete filename - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T157230" target=""> FT-T157230 </a>
Fixed:
CfgFunctions
not found error in Eden Editor - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T154708" target=""> FT-T154708 </a>
Fixed: When using deadzone, the aim would sometimes autocenter when zoomed - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T119242" target=""> FT-T119242 </a>
Fixed: Units that were assigned to a custom channel would not delete properly - <a href="https://forums.bohemia.net/forums/topic/232760-ghost-objects/?tab=comments#comment-3430900" target=""> forums </a>
Fixed: Crash caused by the array <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/insert" target=""> insert </a>
script command - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T155531" target=""> FT-T155531 </a>
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setObjectScale" target=""> setObjectScale </a>
on static objects (f.e. houses) not synchronizing properly in multiplayer
Fixed: Issue with camo face textures not loading in some cases - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T154485" target=""> FT-T154485 </a>
Fixed: Possible freeze in the main menu when using a single / dual core CPU - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T156456" target=""> FT-T156456 </a>
Fixed: The language option sometimes failed to save (the changed language option would reset if the menu was accessed again before a game restart)
Fixed: Not being able to use scripts in Eden Editor that do not return Nothing
Fixed:
RscEdit
controls not rendering text if a parent container is scrolled down but the control is at a Y offset - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T157448" target=""> FT-T157448 </a>

LAUNCHER

Added: <a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/1042220/" target=""> Global Mobilization CDLC </a>
banner
Added: <a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/1227700/" target=""> S.O.G. Prairie Fire CDLC </a>
banner
Fixed: Launcher was not listing the official servers

SERVER

Updated: Stand-alone Windows Dedicated Server (2.04)
Updated: Stand-alone Linux Dedicated Server (2.04)
- The data in

-mod=contact** is not fully multiplayer compatible (it is meant for the singleplayer campaign experience); we recommend only hosting servers with it for special use cases This data is signed by a new A3C key whose presence can be used to control what client data is allowed on the server

- Known issue: Steam client modifies the
- steam_appid.txt
- file incorrectly. In case of issues, verify its content is:
107410
- Known issue: Sometimes the add-ons are loaded from the wrong installation (e.g. main game)
- Try adding

-mod=curator;kart;heli;mark;expansion;jets;argo;orange;tacops;tank;enoch;aow** to your

- arma3server.exe
- shortcut

SPOTREP-00099

FROM: High Command
TO: Arma 3 Users
UNIT: Main Branch
ACTIVITY: Game Mini-Update 2.04 (Creator DLC Support)
SIZE: ~21.8 MB / ~10.1 MB (depends on Contact ownership)

NOTES

Contact consists of 2 data packs / folders:
- Contact (via
- PLAY CONTACT
- or

-mod=Contact)\n** Contact (Platform): for most other use cases, including sandbox multiplayer (loaded by default for all players)

Consider using the Steam client option to verify the integrity of the local game cache to avoid corrupted data after downloading this update.
Consider defragmenting your HDD after downloading large updates.
Updating a deeply moddable game and its platform is not without risks. We use various methods to communicate upcoming changes to our awesome modding community, such as via the <a href="https://dev.arma3.com/" target=""> Dev Hub </a>
.
We also co-operate directly on troubleshooting, and we offer an opportunity to test updates via our <a href="https://dev.arma3.com/rc-branch" target=""> Release Candidate tests </a>
. Modders, server administrators, and other members of the community do their best to prepare for updates and to address issues post-release as quickly as possible. Please be mindful of some interruptions (especially in the first hours / days after a release) while we all work to improve the game together.
A
Legacy Build
Steam branch is available for advanced users. It contains the previous significant main branch version (2.02). It can be used to compare specific changes between major releases. The access code for this branch is:
Arma3Legacy202
This update does not apply to <a href="http://dev.arma3.com/ports" target=""> the experimental Linux and Mac client port betas </a>
.
You can find the servers in the Steam library (switch the filter to "Tools") - "Arma 3 Server" (based on your OS, it will download the Windows or Linux version).
- Administrators can also use the command-line <a href="https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/SteamCMD" target=""> SteamCMD </a>
- utility. The app ID is to be 233780.
- NVIDIA GameWorks™ Technology provided under license from NVIDIA Corporation. Copyright © 2002-2018 NVIDIA Corporation. All rights reserved. NVIDIA® and PhysX® are trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation and are used under license.
In case of problems, please check the <a href="http://support.bistudio.com/arma-3" target=""> Bohemia Interactive support F.A.Q. </a>
, <a href="http://arma3.com/faq" target=""> Arma 3 F.A.Q. </a>
, <a href="http://www.battleye.com/support/faq/" target=""> BattlEye F.A.Q. </a>
, or <a href="https://arma3.com/launcher/troubleshooting" target=""> Launcher troubleshooting guide </a>
.
You can help us to further improve the game by posting your feedback on the <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/" target=""> Feedback Tracker </a>
.

CHANGELOG

DATA

Added: Platform support for <a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/1294440/" target=""> Arma 3 Creator DLC: CSLA Iron Curtain </a>
(actual DLC content is not part of this update)
Fixed: Funds transfer feature in Warlords

ENGINE

Tweaked: Automatically add DLC tags to Steam Workshop scenarios on DLC terrains (not yet configured in all data)
Fixed:
_forEachIndex
variable inside <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/forEach" target=""> forEach </a>
over <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/HashMap" target=""> HashMaps </a>
was broken
Fixed: Crash when saving a singleplayer game while a forEach over a HashMap was running
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/HashMap" target=""> HashMap </a> <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/apply" target=""> apply </a>
, <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/values" target=""> values </a>
commands
Fixed: Sound volume resetting when switching audio output device - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T158124" target=""> FT-T158124 </a>
Added: <a href="https://units.arma3.com/" target=""> Arma 3 Units </a>
data acquisition timeout and server config entry
Tweaked: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/%2B" target=""> +HashMap </a>
is now a deep copy (for Array / HashMap values); you can use <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/merge" target=""> merge </a>
for a flat copy
Fixed:
"Engine"
Event Handler parameter was flipped if an engine change came in over network
Fixed: Crash related to <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/createSimpleObject" target=""> createSimpleObject </a>

LAUNCHER

Added: Support for <a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/1294440/" target=""> Arma 3 Creator DLC: CSLA Iron Curtain </a>
Fixed: Preset imports not loading (optional) DLC - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T158740" target=""> FT-T158740 </a>
Added: Button in the DLC tab that links to Steam Workshop CDLC compatibility data for non-owners - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T157714" target=""> FT-T157714 </a>

SERVER

Updated: Stand-alone Windows Dedicated Server (2.04)
Updated: Stand-alone Linux Dedicated Server (2.04)
- The data in

-mod=contact** is not fully multiplayer compatible (it is meant for the singleplayer campaign experience); we recommend only hosting servers with it for special use cases This data is signed by a new A3C key whose presence can be used to control what client data is allowed on the server

- Known issue: Steam client modifies the
- steam_appid.txt
- file incorrectly. In case of issues, verify its content is:
107410
- Known issue: Sometimes the add-ons are loaded from the wrong installation (e.g. main game)
- Try adding

-mod=curator;kart;heli;mark;expansion;jets;argo;orange;tacops;tank;enoch;aow** to your

- arma3server.exe
- shortcut

SPOTREP-00100

FROM: High Command
TO: Arma 3 Users
UNIT: Main Branch
ACTIVITY: Game Update 2.06 (Modded Keybindings, Zeus Compositions, Scripting Support)
SIZE: ~1.1 GB / ~213 MB (depends on Contact ownership)

NOTES

If you are using a AMD GPU and experience image corruption when viewing foliage, please try updating your display drivers to <a href="https://www.amd.com/en/support/kb/release-notes/rn-rad-win-21-10-1" target=""> 21.10.1 </a>
or newer. You can also disable the ATOC (Alpha To Coverage) video option as a temporary work-around.
Contact consists of 2 data packs / folders:
- Contact (via
- PLAY CONTACT
- or

-mod=Contact)\n** Contact (Platform): for most other use cases, including sandbox multiplayer (loaded by default for all players)

Consider using the Steam client option to verify the integrity of the local game cache to avoid corrupted data after downloading this update.
Consider defragmenting your HDD after downloading large updates.
Updating a deeply moddable game and its platform is not without risks. We use various methods to communicate upcoming changes to our awesome modding community, such as via the <a href="https://dev.arma3.com/" target=""> Dev Hub </a>
. We also co-operate directly on troubleshooting, and we offer an opportunity to test updates via our <a href="https://dev.arma3.com/rc-branch" target=""> Release Candidate tests </a>
. Modders, server administrators, and other members of the community do their best to prepare for updates and to address issues post-release as quickly as possible. Please be mindful of some interruptions (especially in the first hours / days after a release) while we all work to improve the game together.
A
Legacy Build
Steam branch is available for advanced users. It contains the previous significant main branch version (2.04). It can be used to compare specific changes between major releases. The access code for this branch is:
Arma3Legacy204
This update does not apply to <a href="http://dev.arma3.com/ports" target=""> the experimental Linux and Mac client port betas </a>
.
You can find the servers in the Steam library (switch the filter to "Tools") - "Arma 3 Server" (based on your OS, it will download the Windows or Linux version).
- Administrators can also use the command-line <a href="https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/SteamCMD" target=""> SteamCMD </a>
- utility. The app ID is to be 233780.
- NVIDIA GameWorks™ Technology provided under license from NVIDIA Corporation. Copyright © 2002-2018 NVIDIA Corporation. All rights reserved. NVIDIA® and PhysX® are trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation and are used under license.
In case of problems, please check the <a href="http://support.bistudio.com/arma-3" target=""> Bohemia Interactive support F.A.Q. </a>
, <a href="http://arma3.com/faq" target=""> Arma 3 F.A.Q. </a>
, <a href="http://www.battleye.com/support/faq/" target=""> BattlEye F.A.Q. </a>
, or <a href="https://arma3.com/launcher/troubleshooting" target=""> Launcher troubleshooting guide </a>
.
You can help us to further improve the game by posting your feedback on the <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/" target=""> Feedback Tracker </a>
.

CHANGELOG

DATA

Added: New Picture-in-Picture visibility range slider to the video options UI
Added: Volumetric light cones (similar as on vehicles) to flashlights
Added:
triggerInterval
attribute for Eden Editor triggers - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T158881" target=""> FT-T158881 </a>
Added:
"Force load"
button to Eden Editor's missing required addons display (use carefully at your own risk) - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T157981" target=""> FT-T157981 </a>
Added: Polish and Russian names (Smolko, Sternik, Stolarski, Stype, Yakhin, Zielinski, Adamovich, Burak, Gorecki, Ivanov, Kesson, Kowalski, Kruglikov, Krupin, Kushan, Nowak, Petrenko) to the Polish and Russian radio protocols
Added: Missing Chinese font characters 0x5F7F, 0x2015, 0x8B14 and 0x52DB
Added: Translations of new (mostly UI) texts
Tweaked: Demining Drone collisions with terrain
Tweaked: Second shadow LOD of the 40mm UGL magazine proxy
Tweaked: Changed the short tread selection on AH9 / M900 so it's actually short on both sides
Tweaked: Utilities config viewer now has an option to toggle localized text of the entries
Tweaked: Utilities commands viewer returns more command information, has wildcard search, and the
HELP
button links directly to <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Category:Arma_3:_Scripting_Commands" target=""> Community Wiki command pages </a>
Tweaked: The Config utility now remembers the last config look up and the Commands utility tooltip was improved
Tweaked: Disabled minefield marker drawing when placing mines in Zeus (can be manually enabled if desired) - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T76466" target=""> FT-T76466 </a>
Fixed: Military Coffin flag was not correctly synchronized in the multiplayer environment
Fixed: Russian and Polish radio protocols had
"Diver"
and
"Enemy spotted"
swapped
Fixed: Machinegunner callouts in the Polish radio protocol
Fixed: Van was missing string localization for its siren actions
Fixed: Some of the VR uniforms had incorrect side restrictions
Fixed: Script errors in Vanguard multiplayer
Fixed: Script error in Karts multiplayer (Zeus) racing
Fixed: Default
treeItem
colorDisabled
was using an incorrect color in Eden Editor
Fixed: When sorting was applied in the
"Open file"
menu in Eden Editor, the visually selected file was not the chosen file - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T134630" target=""> FT-T134630 </a>
Fixed: Removed camo selection from Kitbag and Field Pack shadow LODs, because they were breaking retextures using
hiddenSelectionsMaterials
Fixed: Eden Editor's export to SQF / Terrain Builder window had broken scrollbars - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T141001" target=""> FT-T141001 </a>
Fixed: Editor Editor export to SQF with an incorrect attribute type - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T158949" target=""> FT-T158949 </a>
Fixed: Some of the jet canopies were missing localization
Fixed: Subsonic bullet fly-by sounds were playing with 0 volume (thanks
Dslyecxi)\n* Fixed: Rogue polygons in the bottom part of the Crane model - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T158622" target=""> FT-T158622 </a>
Fixed: Texture mismatch on dynamically created entities in multiplayer (primarily vehicle liveries) - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T118235" target=""> FT-T118235 </a>
Fixed: Hummingbird customization did not persist in Eden Editor
Fixed: Different animal textures could be applied in multiplayer - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T155860" target=""> FT-T155860 </a>
Fixed: Typo in the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_sandstorm" target=""> BIS_fnc_sandstorm </a>
function
Fixed: When benches on the MH-9 were removed in Garage, the player could still sit on them
Fixed: When a config is not a class, the Config utility did not show the addon it belongs to
Fixed:
EditMulti3
/
EditMulti5
textboxes being bigger than their background in Eden Editor - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T159160" target=""> FT-T159160 </a>
Fixed: The color of the selected Kart in Virtual Garage was inconsistent

ENGINE

Added: Ability to configure Picture-in-Picture resolution
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Modded_Keybinding" target=""> Modded keybinding </a>
support
Added: Ability to place Eden Editor compositions (local and Steam Workshop) in Zeus, and modifier keys to place them following terrain (Ctrl -
Group units together
binding) or at their original position (Alt -
Raise entity
binding)
Tweaked: It is now possible in Eden Editor to load ammo boxes and other generic objects into Vehicle-in-Vehicle cargo
Added: Warning if a server fails to bind to the BattlEye port
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/regexMatch" target=""> regexMatch </a>
, <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/regexFind" target=""> regexFind </a>
, <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/regexReplace" target=""> regexReplace </a>
script commands - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T157406" target=""> FT-T157406 </a>
Added: Advanced sorting commands: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/lbSortBy" target=""> lbSortBy </a>
for
ListBox
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/lnbSortBy" target=""> lnbSortBy </a>
for
ListNBox
Added: Missing getters <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/radioEnabled" target=""> radioEnabled </a>
, <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/sentencesEnabled" target=""> sentencesEnabled </a>
, <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/shownSubtitles" target=""> shownSubtitles </a>
, <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/conversationDisabled" target=""> conversationDisabled </a>
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setTowParent" target=""> setTowParent </a>
script command
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setCruiseControl" target=""> setCruiseControl </a>
script command
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getCruiseControl" target=""> getCruiseControl </a>
script command
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/allLODs" target=""> allLODs </a>
script command - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T158617" target=""> FT-T158617 </a>
Added:
ropeType
parameter to the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/ropeCreate" target=""> ropeCreate </a>
command, so you can now create custom rope models / types - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T85042" target=""> FT-T85042 </a>
Added: A new script command <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/ctrlMapSetPosition" target=""> ctrlMapSetPosition </a>
to help with
CT_MAP
positioning and centering - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T158730" target=""> FT-T158730 </a>
Added:
irLight
entry to all light config classes to turn a light source into an InfraRed-only light
Added:
volumeShape
entry to weapon flashlight config classes to allow the use of volumetric light cone models
Added:
irDotSize
entry to weapon IR laser attachment config classes for the size of the IR dot on laser impact
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setLightIR" target=""> setLightIR </a>
script command
Added: Scripted directional light support (
#lightreflector)\n <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setLightConePars" target=""> setLightConePars </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setLightVolumeShape" target=""> setLightVolumeShape </a>
Added:
__TIMESTAMP_UTC__
preprocessor macro
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getSensorTargets" target=""> getSensorTargets </a>
/ <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getSensorThreats" target=""> getSensorThreats </a>
script commands
Added:
maxLifetime
parameter to the
NVMarker
config
Added:
blinkingPattern
/
blinkingStartsOn
/
blinkingPatternGuarantee
parameters to the
NVMarker
config - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T158909" target=""> FT-T158909 </a>
Added: Ability to 'force load' Eden Editor scenarios with missing addons (use carefully at your own risk) - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T157981" target=""> FT-T157981 </a>
Added: Eden Editor trigger attribute for
triggerInterval
- <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T158881" target=""> FT-T158881 </a>
Added: New type of Eden Editor validation
globalVariable
to complement the existing
variable
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getTextureInfo" target=""> getTextureInfo </a>
script command - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T150571" target=""> FT-T150571 </a>
, <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T159007" target=""> FT-T159007 </a>
Added: Optional parameter to <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/lbSortBy" target=""> lbSortby </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/lnbSortBy" target=""> lnbSortBy </a>
commands to be able to sort by
textRight
- <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T159021" target=""> FT-T159021 </a>
Added: Missing <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/lbTooltip" target=""> lbTooltip </a>
script command - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T80590" target=""> FT-T80590 </a>
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/serverNamespace" target=""> serverNamespace </a>
script command
Added: New script command <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/weaponReloadingTime" target=""> weaponReloadingTime </a>
- <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T151810" target=""> FT-T151810 </a>
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/ctrlSetTooltipMaxWidth" target=""> ctrlSetTooltipMaxWidth </a>
script command
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/displayChild" target=""> displayChild </a>
script command to complement <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/displayParent" target=""> displayParent </a>
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/ctrlBackgroundColor" target=""> ctrlBackgroundColor </a>
, <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/ctrlForegroundColor" target=""> ctrlForegroundColor </a>
script commands - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T126632" target=""> FT-T126632 </a>
Added:
-preprocDefine <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Startup_Parameters#Developer_Options" target=""> command-line parameter </a>
to define global preprocessor macros
Added: Script command <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/selectionVectorDirAndUp" target=""> selectionVectorDirAndUp </a>
Added:
zeusCompositionScriptLevel
server.cfg / description.ext option
Added: Alternative syntax to <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/collect3DENHistory" target=""> collect3DENHistory </a>
to customize the history entry - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T159607" target=""> FT-T159607 </a>
Added:
"GestureChanged"
,
"GestureDone"
Event Handlers - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T151695" target=""> FT-T151695 </a>
, <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T152786" target=""> FT-T152786 </a>
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/gestureState" target=""> gestureState </a>
script command - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T152790" target=""> FT-T152790 </a>
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/uniqueUnitItems" target=""> uniqueUnitItems </a>
script command
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/enableDirectionStabilization" target=""> enableDirectionStabilization </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/directionStabilizationEnabled" target=""> directionStabilizationEnabled </a>
script commands
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/allUsers" target=""> allUsers </a>
server-side script command
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getUserInfo" target=""> getUserInfo </a>
server-side script command
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Mission_Event_Handlers#OnUserConnected" target=""> "OnUserConnected" </a>
server-side mission Event Handler
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Mission_Event_Handlers#OnUserDisconnected" target=""> "OnUserDisconnected" </a>
server-side mission Event Handler
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Mission_Event_Handlers#OnUserClientStateChanged" target=""> "OnUserClientStateChanged" </a>
server-side mission Event Handler
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Mission_Event_Handlers#OnUserAdminStateChanged" target=""> "OnUserAdminStateChanged" </a>
server-side mission Event Handler
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Mission_Event_Handlers#OnUserKicked" target=""> "OnUserKicked" </a>
server-side mission Event Handler
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Mission_Event_Handlers#OnUserSelectedPlayer" target=""> "OnUserPlayerSelected" </a>
server-side mission Event Handler
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/canDeployWeapon" target=""> canDeployWeapon </a>
script command - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T154254" target=""> FT-T154254 </a>
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getDebriefingText" target=""> getDebriefingText </a>
script command - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T154254" target=""> FT-T85682 </a>
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/missionEnd" target=""> missionEnd </a>
script command
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/hashValue" target=""> hashValue </a>
script command
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/ambientTemperature" target=""> ambientTemperature </a>
script command
Added:
"CargoLoaded"
/
"CargoUnloaded"
object Event Handlers for Vehicle-in-Vehicle - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T155799" target=""> FT-T155799 </a>
Tweaked: Using
CfgWorlds
OutsideTerrain
>>
colorOutside
on a map display if available - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T156243" target=""> FT-T156243 </a>
Tweaked: Moved Picture-in-Picture view distance setting to a slider
Tweaked: Added support for the
"ViewGeometry"
LOD for both <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/selectionNames" target=""> selectionNames </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/selectionPosition" target=""> selectionPosition </a>
script commands - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T158617" target=""> FT-T158617 </a>
Tweaked: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/selectionPosition" target=""> selectionPosition </a>
command now supports LOD resolution as LOD parameter, in line with the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/selectionNames" target=""> selectionNames </a>
command - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T158617" target=""> FT-T158617 </a>
Tweaked: Added alternative syntax for <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/selectionPosition" target=""> selectionPosition </a>
, allowing to select LOD by index and change the position visual mode - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T158617" target=""> FT-T158617 </a>
Tweaked: Added alternative syntax to the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/deleteVehicleCrew" target=""> deleteVehicleCrew </a>
script command, which allows to delete the entire crew - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T157300" target=""> FT-T157300 </a>
Tweaked:
"TakeMagazine"
action now has an optional parameter to force the picked up magazine to the backpack
Tweaked: Light flare effects are now visible during the day, if daylight is enabled on them - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T152896" target=""> FT-T152896 </a>
Tweaked: Both
skipLobby
and
allowProfileGlasses
can now take Booleans as well as 1 or 0
Tweaked: Improved performance of light flare handling
Tweaked:
ComboBox
controls now respect the
disabled
property of items and prevents them from being selected
Tweaked: Extended audible distance for subsonic bullet flyby sounds from 5m to 15m
Tweaked: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/lbAdd" target=""> lbAdd </a>
does not force set tooltip on
CT_TOOLBOX
any more, use <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/lbSetTooltip" target=""> lbSetTooltip </a>
Tweaked: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/lnbSize" target=""> lnbSize </a>
now supports
CT_TOOLBOX
Tweaked: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/ctrlTextWidth" target=""> ctrlTextWidth </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/ctrlTextHeight" target=""> ctrlTextHeight </a>
support more control types
Tweaked: Increased number of dynamic lights for the Ultra setting from 16 to 32
Tweaked: Most Event Handlers (including config type EH) now have a local variable
_thisEvent
which contains the name of the event - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T118235" target=""> FT-T118235 </a>
Tweaked: Added alternative syntax to the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/displayCtrl" target=""> displayCtrl </a>
script command
Tweaked: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/squadParams" target=""> squadParams </a>
script command is extended with Arma 3 squad ID and Arma 3 Units ID information
Tweaked: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/weaponState" target=""> weaponState </a>
now also returns the current weapon reload time 1 to 0 - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T151810" target=""> FT-T151810 </a>
Tweaked: Zeus pricing handling when in 'god mode' (everything is free)
Tweaked: Added optional
enable
argument to the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/menuEnable" target=""> menuEnable </a>
command to be able to disable a menu item when false - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T159270" target=""> FT-T159270 </a>
Tweaked: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/selectionPosition" target=""> selectionPosition </a>
alternative syntaxes now support proxies
Tweaked: Eden Editor now disables autosaves if an error happens during scenario load - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T157168" target=""> FT-T157168 </a>
Tweaked: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/moveOut" target=""> moveOut </a>
was further improved - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T79658" target=""> FT-T79658 </a>
Tweaked: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/lbSortBy" target=""> lbSortBy </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/lnbSortBy" target=""> lnbSortBy </a>
now have an optional flag to switch Unicode support off in favor of performance
Tweaked: Setting and getting color on text, background, and foreground Controls should be improved and more Control types are supported - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T156137" target=""> FT-T156137 </a>
Tweaked: Added alternative syntax for <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/isPlayer" target=""> isPlayer </a>
command that works for dead players as well
Tweaked: Added alternative syntax to the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/weaponState" target=""> weaponState </a>
command to be able to query a specific weapon for a unit - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T152553" target=""> FT-T152553 </a>
Tweaked: Output of the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/weaponState" target=""> weaponState </a>
command was extended with magazine reloading phase info - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T152553" target=""> FT-T152553 </a>
Tweaked: Added optional parameter to <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/playSound3D" target=""> playSound3D </a>
to create sound local-only in MP
Tweaked: Improved <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/selectBestPlaces" target=""> selectBestPlaces </a>
command performance
Tweaked: Improved performance of the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/allMissionObjects" target=""> allMissionObjects </a>
script command
Tweaked: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/openMap" target=""> openMap </a>
forced flag was tweaked to keep the map closed if false
Tweaked: Added alternative syntax for <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/isWeaponDeployed" target=""> isWeaponDeployed </a>
, allowing optional surface selection
Tweaked: Vehicle-in-Vehicle cargo now uses visual bounding boxes if its size is significantly bigger than the geometry bounding box
Tweaked: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setDebriefingText" target=""> setDebriefingText </a>
was extended with
subtitle
,
picture
and
pictureBackground
parameters - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T85682" target=""> FT-T85682 </a>
Tweaked: Increased default network bandwidth settings
Tweaked: JIP queue for <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setUnitLoadout" target=""> setUnitLoadout </a>
has been optimized - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T160059" target=""> FT-T160059 </a>
Tweaked: Map marker text length is now limited to 384 characters
Tweaked:
setVelocity*
script commands are now limited to 5 km/s
Tweaked: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getLightingAt" target=""> getLightingAt </a>
now respects players' night vision state for IR light emitters
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/kbTell" target=""> kbTell </a>
messages were not showing subtitles for multiplayer clients - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T157946" target=""> FT-T157946 </a>
Fixed: TrackIR head rotation not synchronizing over multiplayer
Fixed: Some script commands had incorrect return types shown in <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/supportInfo" target=""> supportInfo </a>
results - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T158155" target=""> FT-T158155 </a>
Fixed: Target type names were not localized in radio communications for remote clients - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T156062" target=""> FT-T156062 </a>
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/playSound" target=""> playSound </a>
disableAttenuation
parameter was not working properly
Fixed: Players now cannot get in vehicles with disabled simulation via the action menu (scripting methods are unaffected) - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T157067" target=""> FT-T157067 </a>
Fixed: IR strobes not showing up in night vision PiP cameras
Fixed: IR strobes could be seen by AI if a player has night vision, even when the AI has no night vision
Fixed:
"TakeMagazine"
and
"TakeDropMagazine"
actions now work properly again - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T77005" target=""> FT-T77005 </a>
, <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T75585" target=""> FT-T75585 </a>
, <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T76535" target=""> FT-T76535 </a>
Fixed:
"Killed"
Event Handler was sometimes firing twice - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T149510" target=""> FT-T149510 </a>
Fixed: Never-ending barrage of explosions when a
"HandleDamage"
Event Handler returned 0 - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T72109" target=""> FT-T72109 </a>
Fixed: Players got kicked when a multiplayer scenario contained custom models with textures - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T147191" target=""> FT-T147191 </a>
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/selectionPosition" target=""> selectionPosition </a>
command could not return the position of face selections - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T158916" target=""> FT-T158916 </a>
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getLightingAt" target=""> getLightingAt </a>
was ignoring some dynamic light sources - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T156930" target=""> FT-T156930 </a>
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getLighting" target=""> getLighting </a>
/ <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getLightingAt" target=""> getLightingAt </a>
script commands returned the wrong value for ambient brightness
Fixed: Zeus camera could get stuck if its direction was set via script - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T158928" target=""> FT-T158928 </a>
Fixed:
skipLobby
as server parameter did not work - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T133184" target=""> FT-T133184 </a>
Fixed:
allowProfileGlasses
as server parameter did not work - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T158671" target=""> FT-T158671 </a>
Fixed: A host creating a server would skip the lobby if a scenario had
skipLobby
set to 1
Fixed: Type attribute search in Eden Editor was not reset when
X
was clicked - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T158966" target=""> FT-T158966 </a>
Fixed:
__HAS_INCLUDE
macro was not respecting the
filePatching
parameter
Fixed: Eden Editor Arsenal glasses were not applied on Dedicated Servers. Eden Editor Arsenal glasses now take priority, then profile glasses (if any), unless disallowed with
allowProfileGlasses
. <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setIdentity" target=""> setIdentity </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/addGoggles" target=""> addGoggles </a>
script commands are unaffected and will override all of the above.
Fixed: Eden Editor object/trigger/group/module variable name attributes allowed their names to start with an underscore - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T125850" target=""> FT-T125850 </a>
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/lbText" target=""> lbText </a>
did not return text when used with a control instance rather than IDC on
CT_TOOLBOX
Fixed: Crash when placing vehicles with no resolution LODs in their model on a Dedicated Server in view of AI units
Fixed:
lbXYZ
IDC version commands did not support the same control types as control instance version variants
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/lbSetTooltip" target=""> lbSetTooltip </a>
now works with
CT_TOOLBOX
Fixed: Text set with <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/lnbSetTextRight" target=""> lnbSetTextRight </a>
would not show - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T159026" target=""> FT-T159026 </a>
, <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T85957" target=""> FT-T85957 </a>
Fixed: +/- buttons in the Arsenal container loadout list were drawn outside of the listbox - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T156702" target=""> FT-T156702 </a>
Fixed: IDC syntax of <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/ctrlText" target=""> ctrlText </a>
/ <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/ctrlSetText" target=""> ctrlSetText </a>
supported fewer control types
Fixed: Multiple joystick axis key binding was not ignoring disconnected devices in averaging - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T119742" target=""> FT-T119742 </a>
Fixed: Eden Editor marker entities were always created as icons - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T159074" target=""> FT-T159074 </a>
, <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T159060" target=""> FT-T159060 </a>
Fixed: Crash if a weapon adds itself as sub-item
Fixed: Thunder could not be silenced with <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/enableEnvironment" target=""> enableEnvironment </a>
nor <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/fadeEnvironment" target=""> fadeEnvironment </a>
- <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T159219" target=""> FT-T159219 </a>
Fixed: Sound of ladder climbing being stuck at the bottom of a ladder when in third-person view - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T159152" target=""> FT-T159152 </a>
Fixed: Eden Editor shift-click rotation was resetting rotation widget rotations - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T159275" target=""> FT-T159275 </a>
Fixed: Shape markers created with Eden Editor UI were setting <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/markerType" target=""> markerType </a>
to a shape name instead of an empty string - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T159443" target=""> FT-T159443 </a>
Fixed: Crash when deleting the Mission Display through the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/createDisplay" target=""> createDisplay </a>
script command - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T157895" target=""> FT-T157895 </a>
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/menuEnable" target=""> menuEnable </a>
Control instance version was not resolving item path correctly when trying to disable the item
Fixed: Bug in <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setVectorDirAndUp" target=""> setVectorDirAndUp </a>
- <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T153531" target=""> FT-T153531 </a>
Fixed: Eden Editor's
placeCompositionInLayer
setting was not correctly reordering layers if the composition contained waypoints - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T156806" target=""> FT-T156806 </a>
Fixed: It was possible to change seat to a locked position using Eden Editor's context menu
Fixed: Multiple typos in the in-game command help for
lnbXYZ
commands - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T159533" target=""> FT-T159533 </a>
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/enableGunLights" target=""> enableGunLights </a>
did not always work for every AI unit in a group - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T154810" target=""> FT-T154810 </a>
Fixed: Zeus side symbols disappearing if search yields no results and when switching entity categories
Fixed: Weapon flashlights still rendering when a unit is hidden via <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/hideObject" target=""> hideObject </a>
- <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T159924" target=""> FT-T159924 </a>
Fixed: Inability to use local variables in Eden Editor script textboxes
Fixed: It was possible to assemble static weapons inside a vehicle inventory - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T159943" target=""> FT-T159943 </a>
Fixed: Eden Editor was randomly reordering vehicle crew and Vehicle-in-Vehicle cargo on scenario load
Fixed: Vehicle-in-Vehicle copy-paste re-spawning previously deleted vehicle crew
Fixed: Eden Editor copy-paste issues with Vehicle-in-Vehicle vehicles into a separate layer
Fixed: Extreme memory usage and out-of-memory crashing if clouds are enabled and the camera is too far out of terrain bounds - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T160120" target=""> FT-T160120 </a>
Fixed: Invalid Vehicle-in-Vehicle cargo order when in Eden Editor when removing an object from the middle of multiple cargo objects
Fixed: Preprocessor error when using
#if
after
#else
,
#endif
- <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T160173" target=""> FT-T160173 </a>
Fixed: Color returned by scripting commands on error or null Control was inconsistent
Fixed: Corrupt Config entry was causing a crash - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T160224" target=""> FT-T160224 </a>
Fixed: Could not move a whole group into a vehicle in Eden Editor
Fixed: IDC syntax for <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/lbText" target=""> lbText </a>
was not working properly - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T160396" target=""> FT-T160396 </a>

LAUNCHER

Tweaked: Custom command-line parameters are now always visible

SERVER

Updated: Stand-alone Windows Dedicated Server (2.06)
Updated: Stand-alone Linux Dedicated Server (2.06)
- The data in

-mod=contact** is not fully multiplayer compatible (it is meant for the singleplayer campaign experience); we recommend only hosting servers with it for special use cases This data is signed by a new A3C key whose presence can be used to control what client data is allowed on the server

- Known issue: Steam client modifies the
- steam_appid.txt
- file incorrectly. In case of issues, verify its content is:
107410
- Known issue: Sometimes the add-ons are loaded from the wrong installation (e.g. main game)
- Try adding

-mod=curator;kart;heli;mark;expansion;jets;argo;orange;tacops;tank;enoch;aow** to your

- arma3server.exe
- shortcut

SPOTREP-00101

FROM: High Command
TO: Arma 3 Users
UNIT: Main Branch
ACTIVITY: Game Mini-Update 2.06 (Creator DLC Support)
SIZE: ~58 MB / ~18 MB (depends on Contact ownership)

NOTES

Contact consists of 2 data packs / folders:
- Contact (via
- PLAY CONTACT
- or

-mod=Contact)\n** Contact (Platform): for most other use cases, including sandbox multiplayer (loaded by default for all players)

Consider using the Steam client option to verify the integrity of the local game cache to avoid corrupted data after downloading this update.
Consider defragmenting your HDD after downloading large updates.
Updating a deeply moddable game and its platform is not without risks. We use various methods to communicate upcoming changes to our awesome modding community, such as via the <a href="https://dev.arma3.com/" target=""> Dev Hub </a>
. We also co-operate directly on troubleshooting, and we offer an opportunity to test updates via our <a href="https://dev.arma3.com/rc-branch" target=""> Release Candidate tests </a>
. Modders, server administrators, and other members of the community do their best to prepare for updates and to address issues post-release as quickly as possible. Please be mindful of some interruptions (especially in the first hours / days after a release) while we all work to improve the game together.
A
Legacy Build
Steam branch is available for advanced users. It contains the previous significant main branch version (2.04). It can be used to compare specific changes between major releases. The access code for this branch is:
Arma3Legacy204
This update does not apply to <a href="http://dev.arma3.com/ports" target=""> the experimental Linux and Mac client port betas </a>
.
You can find the servers in the Steam library (switch the filter to "Tools") - "Arma 3 Server" (based on your OS, it will download the Windows or Linux version).
- Administrators can also use the command-line <a href="https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/SteamCMD" target=""> SteamCMD </a>
- utility. The app ID is to be 233780.
- NVIDIA GameWorks™ Technology provided under license from NVIDIA Corporation. Copyright © 2002-2018 NVIDIA Corporation. All rights reserved. NVIDIA® and PhysX® are trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation and are used under license.
In case of problems, please check the <a href="http://support.bistudio.com/arma-3" target=""> Bohemia Interactive support F.A.Q. </a>
, <a href="http://arma3.com/faq" target=""> Arma 3 F.A.Q. </a>
, <a href="http://www.battleye.com/support/faq/" target=""> BattlEye F.A.Q. </a>
, or <a href="https://arma3.com/launcher/troubleshooting" target=""> Launcher troubleshooting guide </a>
.
You can help us to further improve the game by posting your feedback on the <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/" target=""> Feedback Tracker </a>
.

CHANGELOG

DATA

Added: Platform support for <a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/1681170/" target=""> Arma 3 Creator DLC: Western Sahara </a>
(actual DLC content is not part of this update)
Fixed: The edit vehicle appearance function in Eden Editor was not always working as expected
Fixed: The
disableRandomization
scenario parameter was not stopping randomization of vehicle animations
Fixed:
postInit
on vehicles with randomization was overwriting <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setObjectTexture" target=""> setObjectTexture </a>
in an Eden Editor entity's init field

ENGINE

Fixed: Number plate font was set incorrectly - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T159583" target=""> FT-T159583 </a>
Fixed: Helicopter sounds could get stuck in some cases
Fixed: AI could see units emitting IR flashlights even without nightvision (thanks Steve)
Fixed: The MDMP file was sometimes not written to disk when the game crashes
Fixed: The
irLight
property was not working in
CfgLights
(thanks Steve)
Fixed: The 2D map outside color was dark blue on terrains that have outside terrain synthesis disabled
Fixed: Picture-in-Picture textures not always properly updating their resolution when PiP quality is changed (thanks Rosd6)
Fixed: TrackIR head movement
Fixed: Crash when <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getSensorTargets" target=""> getSensorTargets </a>
is performed on an empty vehicle - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T161282" target=""> FT-T161282 </a>
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/turretOwner" target=""> turretOwner </a>
command did not support a [-1] driver turret - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T160825" target=""> FT-T160825 </a>
Fixed: Crash when creating rope between a vehicle and itself - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T161256" target=""> FT-T161256 </a>
Fixed: Eden Editor init script boxes not always displaying errors correctly
Tweaked: No longer rendering the volumetric flashlight cone in first-person perspective (too many artifacts)
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/playSound" target=""> playSound </a>
disableAttenuation
parameter not working properly

LAUNCHER

Fixed: Potential crash at startup when mod downloads are queued - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T160425" target=""> FT-T160425 </a>
Fixed: Potential crash at startup when subscribed to many mods
Added: Support for launching <a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/1681170/" target=""> Arma 3 Creator DLC: Western Sahara </a>
(actual DLC content is not part of this update)

SERVER

Updated: Stand-alone Windows Dedicated Server (2.06)
Updated: Stand-alone Linux Dedicated Server (2.06)
- The data in

-mod=contact** is not fully multiplayer compatible (it is meant for the singleplayer campaign experience); we recommend only hosting servers with it for special use cases This data is signed by a new A3C key whose presence can be used to control what client data is allowed on the server

- Known issue: Steam client modifies the
- steam_appid.txt
- file incorrectly. In case of issues, verify its content is:
107410
- Known issue: Sometimes the add-ons are loaded from the wrong installation (e.g. main game)
- Try adding

-mod=curator;kart;heli;mark;expansion;jets;argo;orange;tacops;tank;enoch;aow** to your

- arma3server.exe
- shortcut

SPOTREP-00102

FROM: High Command
TO: Arma 3 Users
UNIT: Main Branch
ACTIVITY: Game Update 2.08 (Steam Rich Presence, Scripted Lasers, Platform Support)
SIZE: ~3.1 GB / ~340 MB (depends on Contact ownership)

NOTES

Contact consists of 2 data packs / folders:
- Contact (via
- PLAY CONTACT
- or

-mod=Contact)\n** Contact (Platform): for most other use cases, including sandbox multiplayer (loaded by default for all players)

Consider using the Steam client option to verify the integrity of the local game cache to avoid corrupted data after downloading this update.
Consider defragmenting your HDD after downloading large updates.
Updating a deeply moddable game and its platform is not without risks. We use various methods to communicate upcoming changes to our awesome modding community, such as via the <a href="https://dev.arma3.com/" target=""> Dev Hub </a>
. We also co-operate directly on troubleshooting, and we offer an opportunity to test updates via our <a href="https://dev.arma3.com/rc-branch" target=""> Release Candidate tests </a>
. Modders, server administrators, and other members of the community do their best to prepare for updates and to address issues post-release as quickly as possible. Please be mindful of some interruptions (especially in the first hours / days after a release) while we all work to improve the game together.
A
Legacy Build
Steam branch is available for advanced users. It contains the previous significant main branch version (2.06). It can be used to compare specific changes between major releases. The access code for this branch is:
Arma3Legacy206
This update does not apply to <a href="http://dev.arma3.com/ports" target=""> the experimental Linux and Mac client port betas </a>
.
You can find the servers in the Steam library (switch the filter to "Tools") - "Arma 3 Server" (based on your OS, it will download the Windows or Linux version).
- Administrators can also use the command-line <a href="https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/SteamCMD" target=""> SteamCMD </a>
- utility. The app ID is to be 233780.
- NVIDIA GameWorks™ Technology provided under license from NVIDIA Corporation. Copyright © 2002-2018 NVIDIA Corporation. All rights reserved. NVIDIA® and PhysX® are trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation and are used under license.
In case of problems, please check the <a href="http://support.bistudio.com/arma-3" target=""> Bohemia Interactive support F.A.Q. </a>
, <a href="http://arma3.com/faq" target=""> Arma 3 F.A.Q. </a>
, <a href="http://www.battleye.com/support/faq/" target=""> BattlEye F.A.Q. </a>
, or <a href="https://arma3.com/launcher/troubleshooting" target=""> Launcher troubleshooting guide </a>
.
You can help us to further improve the game by posting your feedback on the <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/" target=""> Feedback Tracker </a>
.

CHANGELOG

DATA

Added: 3 new binary jukebox events in CoF: Gray
Added: Ability to manually select unit types in the Civilian Presence module. The module can now also be expanded with modded units, see <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Civilian_Presence" target=""> the documentation </a>
.
Added: "arsenalPreOpen" scripted Event Handler - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T160993" target=""> FT-T160993 </a>
Tweaked: Converted AoW (Art of War) and remainder of Enoch (Contact - Platform) addons to PBO
Tweaked: Added
triggerInterval
to <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_3DENExportSQF" target=""> BIS_fnc_3DENExportSQF </a>
Tweaked: Added an optional parameter to <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_deleteTask" target=""> BIS_fnc_deleteTask </a>
to also remove the deleted task from the JIP queue
Tweaked: Added an optional parameter local to <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_createSimpleObject" target=""> BIS_fnc_createSimpleObject </a>
Tweaked: Zafir optics mounting point position - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T161680" target=""> FT-T161680 </a>
Tweaked: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_missileLaunchPositionFix" target=""> BIS_fnc_missileLaunchPositionFix </a>
has been optimized - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T160903" target=""> FT-T160903 </a>
Fixed: Typo in the black variant of the MX rifle with pre-attached accessories - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T156832" target=""> FT-T156832 </a>
Fixed: Incorrect tooltip for AKM 75-round drum magazine
Fixed: Contact's blank rounds were producing fly-by sounds
Fixed: One of the doors in Land_Cargo_Tower_V3_F was not working - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T127458" target=""> FT-T127458 </a>
Fixed: Clan selection was mirrored on the right side of the T-140 Angara
Fixed: Small visual glitch on the Nyx Recon and Autocannon variants when the SLAT cage was visible
Fixed: Bullets not all hiding on static M2 HMG - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T161143" target=""> FT-T161143 </a>
Fixed: Camera transitions (and progress) would break when using the Vehicles Only third-person perspective difficulty option in "Old Man" and "Remnants of War"
Fixed: The info signs for the van variants were swapped in Showcase IDAP
Fixed: Sirens did not stop when a vehicle is destroyed - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T159347" target=""> FT-T159347 </a>
Fixed: CoF: Blue 2 steel plates on a wood stand getting hit would sometimes cause the stand itself to fall down
Fixed: Missing distant sounds for some of the mines - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T161858" target=""> FT-T161858 </a>
Fixed: Function recompile buttons were disabled in Eden Editor preview mode - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T162125" target=""> FT-T162125 </a>
Fixed: Challenges without special time defined would show redundant () in their overview
Fixed: Camo selections in farther resolution LODs of HEMTT (Repair), HEMTT (Box) and the box itself - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T139039" target=""> FT-T139039 </a>
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setUnitPos" target=""> setUnitPos </a>
was not set correctly in exports to SQF - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T160837" target=""> FT-T160837 </a>
Fixed: Locations search in Eden Editor was not working as expected - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T161001" target=""> FT-T161001 </a>
Fixed: Muzzle flash and muzzle slot proxies position in one of the Promet LODs
Fixed: Wrong SPMG magazine in LDF Special Weapons Crate - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T162788" target=""> FT-T162788 </a>
Fixed: Some Old Man radio tracks having wrong config duration - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T161192" target=""> FT-T161192 </a>
Fixed: Mk14 7.62 mm (Classic) was in an incorrect Eden Editor category - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T157826" target=""> FT-T157826 </a>
Fixed: Separation between units in the CSAT Recon UAV Team - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T160864" target=""> FT-T160864 </a>
Fixed: Added missing localization for Vorona's additional tooltip - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T162849" target=""> FT-T162849 </a>
Fixed: The symbols for fixed / rotary wing aircraft were swapped in a High Command Field Manual record
Fixed: Various translation errors (thanks for the reports)

ENGINE

Added: Steam Rich Presence
(shows Steam Friends what you're doing in the game / can be disabled via the existing Stream Friendly UI toggle)
Added: Scripted Lasers via <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/drawLaser" target=""> drawLaser </a>
Added: Alternative syntax for <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/lockCameraTo" target=""> lockCameraTo </a>
that works for non-directionally-stabilized turrets
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/lockedCameraTo" target=""> lockedCameraTo </a>
script command
Added: Instigator parameter to <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setHit" target=""> setHit </a>
/ <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setHitIndex" target=""> setHitIndex </a>
script commands
Added: Instigator parameter to <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setHitPointDamage" target=""> setHitPointDamage </a>
script command
Added: "VisionModeChanged" entity Event Handler - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T160442" target=""> FT-T160442 </a>
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/maxLoad" target=""> maxLoad </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setMaxLoad" target=""> setMaxLoad </a>
scripting commands
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getConnectedUAVUnit" target=""> getConnectedUAVUnit </a>
scripting command
Added: Server config option to dump logs when a player has an excessively large message queue size
Added: Log context for trigger scripts (a script error in a trigger will tell you which trigger it was)
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/ctrlMapPosition" target=""> ctrlMapPosition </a>
command to complement existing <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/ctrlMapSetPosition" target=""> ctrlMapSetPosition </a>
- <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T161243" target=""> FT-T161243 </a>
Added: Debug log with context if <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getVariable" target=""> getVariable </a>
is called on a null object or group - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T153041" target=""> FT-T153041 </a>
Added: "yearTime", "ambientTemp", "snow" Environment Sound Controllers
Added: "snow" parameter to
RainParticles
config (default false - this is for mods; there will not be snow implemented for vanilla)
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getAllEnv3DSoundControllers" target=""> getAllEnv3DSoundControllers </a>
, <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getEnv3DSoundController" target=""> getEnv3DSoundController </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/allEnv3DSoundSources" target=""> allEnv3DSoundSources </a>
script commands
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/rainParams" target=""> rainParams </a>
script command
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setHumidity" target=""> setHumidity </a>
script command, to complement the existing <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/humidity" target=""> humidity </a>
script command
Added: Vehicle-in-Vehicle cargo objects are now rotated by 90° if they would not fit in their default orientation
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/awake" target=""> awake </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/isAwake" target=""> isAwake </a>
scripting commands, to be able to access the resting state of a PhysX object
Added: Network compression
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/isSaving" target=""> isSaving </a>
script command
Added: Missing getter for <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/allowCrewInImmobile" target=""> allowCrewInImmobile </a>
- <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/isAllowedCrewInImmobile" target=""> isAllowedCrewInImmobile </a>
- <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T161783" target=""> FT-T161783 </a>
Added:
_thisEventHandler
and
_thisEvent
variables to Display / Control / Music / 3DEN Event Handlers
Added: Missing getter for <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/disableCollisionWith" target=""> disableCollisionWith </a>
- <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/collisionDisabledWith" target=""> collisionDisabledWith </a>
- <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T161479" target=""> FT-T161479 </a>
Added: Error messages when trying to add / remove a Music Event Handler and providing an invalid event name
Added: Scripting command <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/inputMouse" target=""> inputMouse </a>
- <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T83382" target=""> FT-T83382 </a>
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/inputController" target=""> inputController </a>
script command
Added: New script command <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/pose" target=""> pose </a>
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/disableBrakes" target=""> disableBrakes </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/brakesDisabled" target=""> brakesDisabled </a>
script commands - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T79066" target=""> FT-T79066 </a>
, <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T161721" target=""> FT-T161721 </a>
Added:
onlyIfUnique
parameter to the HashMap <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/set" target=""> set </a>
script command - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T160982" target=""> FT-T160982 </a>
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getPiPViewDistance" target=""> getPiPViewDistance </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setPiPViewDistance" target=""> setPiPViewDistance </a>
script commands - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T161252" target=""> FT-T161252 </a>
Added: Average texture color to the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getTextureInfo" target=""> getTextureInfo </a>
command - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T162872" target=""> FT-T162872 </a>
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/selectionPosition" target=""> selectionPosition </a>
parameter to return the center / bounding box of multi-point selections
Added: "ROADWAY" support for the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/lineIntersectsSurfaces" target=""> lineIntersectsSurfaces </a>
command - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T150513" target=""> FT-T150513 </a>
Added: Optional
canReassign
parameter to the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/moveInCargo" target=""> moveInCargo </a>
script command
Added:
CfgGlasses
DivingAndOverwater
mode - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T139644" target=""> FT-T139644 </a>
Tweaked: Number plate format handling is improved - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T159583" target=""> FT-T159583 </a>
Tweaked: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/load" target=""> load </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/loadAbs" target=""> loadAbs </a>
script commands can now take uniform / vest / backpack containers, vehicles, ammo boxes and weapon holders in addition to units as an argument - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T152952" target=""> FT-T152952 </a>
Tweaked: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/regexFind" target=""> regexFind </a>
now does not print an error when
startOffset
is bigger than string length; it will now fail silently
Tweaked: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/currentVisionMode" target=""> currentVisionMode </a>
script command was extended to include TI index
Tweaked: Added an optional parameter to
magazinesDetailXYZ
commands to include loaded magazines
Tweaked: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/magazinesAmmoFull" target=""> magazinesAmmoFull </a>
command has been extended with magazine ID and creator information
Tweaked: Mission / Object Event Handlers are no longer recompiled when added
Tweaked: Set more reasonable Steam Workshop download priorities to hopefully avoid some immediate download aborts (for Compositions f.e.)
Tweaked: AI no longer check if units have their weapon flashlights enabled (for visibility checks) during bright daytime
Tweaked: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/selectWeapon" target=""> selectWeapon </a>
script command can now take weapon, muzzle and firemode as array argument
Tweaked: Enabled debug log context for when the group limit is reached - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T153041" target=""> FT-T153041 </a>
Tweaked: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getAllEnvSoundControllers" target=""> getAllEnvSoundControlers </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getEnvSoundController" target=""> getEnvSoundController </a>
are now supporting the new sound controllers
Tweaked:
rain
and
rainDrops
sound controllers are zeroed when snow is set to 1 in the
RainParticles
config
Tweaked: Added
dropColorStrong
parameter to the
RainParticles
config to enforce the
dropColor
value
Tweaked: Added alternative syntax to the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setRain" target=""> setRain </a>
script command
Tweaked:
VehicleTransport
config now also supports positions in addition to memory points
Tweaked: Thunder and lightning are now disabled when
snow
is set to 1
Tweaked: Surface humidity is stopped from updating when
snow
is set to 1; use <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setHumidity" target=""> setHumidity </a>
if a specific value is needed
Tweaked: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/objectParent" target=""> objectParent </a>
now returns the unit or
WeaponHolder
when checking uniform / vest / backpack containers
Tweaked: Improved Vehicle-in-Vehicle loading / unloading performance
Tweaked: Added alternative syntax to <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/actionKeys" target=""> actionKeys </a>
that returns an array of strings - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T79203" target=""> FT-T79203 </a>
Tweaked: Added alternative syntax for <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/keyName" target=""> keyName </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/keyImage" target=""> keyImage </a>
commands which accepts a string
Tweaked: It is no longer possible to load mines into Vehicle-in-Vehicle cargo in Eden Editor
Tweaked: Added
muzzle
and
firemode
optional parameters to the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/weaponState" target=""> weaponState </a>
script command
Tweaked: Added
muzzle
and
firemode
optional parameters to <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/selectWeaponTurret" target=""> selectWeaponTurret </a>
Tweaked: Improved performance of triggers with Present / Not Present activation
Tweaked: Added alternative syntax for <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/createDialog" target=""> createDialog </a>
Tweaked: Added optional custom center parameter to the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setVelocityTransformation" target=""> setVelocityTransformation </a>
script command - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T162411" target=""> FT-T162411 </a>
Tweaked: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getModelInfo" target=""> getModelInfo </a>
command is extended with information about the placement point of the model
Tweaked: Added alternative syntax for the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/reload" target=""> reload </a>
script command - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T151112" target=""> FT-T151112 </a>
Tweaked: Improved performance of network message encoding
Tweaked: The RPT mod list now shows when a mod folder does not contain any PBOs (to help with Linux servers)
Tweaked: Arma 3 Units default timeout was reduced from 30s to 10s
Fixed: Corrected return types of some of the script commands in the in-game help
Fixed: Debriefing stats not rendering if they are on the first visible debriefing page
Fixed: Potential crash on listbox drag-and-drop operations
Fixed: When a UAV was disassembled with its rotors spinning, the engine sound would remain <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T79617" target=""> FT-T79617 </a>
, <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T80507" target=""> FT-T80507 </a>
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/sliderSpeed" target=""> sliderSpeed </a>
script command did not return an optional
step
parameter value
Fixed: Missing separator between the missing addons message and the missing addons list
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/createDialog" target=""> createDialog </a>
was not working on briefing screens - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T160422" target=""> FT-T160422 </a>
Fixed: Vision modes were not returned correctly for a unit controlling a UAV - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T127335" target=""> FT-T127335 </a>
Fixed: All
magazinesDetailXYZ
commands returned the same result - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T151895" target=""> FT-T151895 </a>
Fixed: MFD on the Mora was showing vision mode incorrectly - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T127823" target=""> FT-T127823 </a>
Fixed: Various audio-related game crashes and glitches
Fixed: Game not properly generating freeze reports on freezing
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/magazinesAllTurrets" target=""> magazinesAllTurrets </a>
returning a person's magazines when turned out, resolved via alternative syntax to preserve backward compatibility - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T160485" target=""> FT-T160485 </a>
Fixed: Potentially wrong return type of the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/airportSide" target=""> airportSide </a>
command - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T161288" target=""> FT-T161288 </a>
Fixed: Weapons of the same kind but with a different ammo count would get counted as the same weapon within a container (using <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getUnitLoadout" target=""> getUnitLoadout </a>)\n <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T127850" target=""> FT-T127850 </a>
Fixed: Weapon firing mode reset on weapon change - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T160471" target=""> FT-T160471 </a>
Fixed: Mines being instantly armed if the closest vehicle to it is another mine
Fixed: A few minor typos in some in-game help examples
Fixed: When too many IR lasers were in the scene, only the farthest would be rendered instead of the nearest
Fixed: Custom
RainParticles
parameters now reset to main config values when weather resets
Fixed: Several typos, incorrect return types, and capitalization in the in-game help texts
Fixed: Visual desync of remote PhysX car wheels after the driver gets out
Fixed: Mission / 3DEN / Music / UserAction Event Handlers possibly skipping some handlers when handlers are deleted while executing - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T161871" target=""> FT-T161871 </a>
Fixed: Mission Event Handler ID would reset to 0 when all handlers were removed
Fixed: Config entity Event Handlers were ignoring their return value
Fixed: Mission Event Handler arguments were not stored in saves
Fixed: Control / Display Event Handlers possibly executing their handler code twice when handlers are deleted while executing - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T161871" target=""> FT-T161871 </a>
Fixed: Music Event Handlers were not stored in savegames
Fixed:
allowedHTMLLoadURIs
was not working if the provided URI was not lowercased - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T161958" target=""> FT-T161958 </a>
Fixed: Sound simulation did not stop when entity simulation was disabled - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T161266" target=""> FT-T161266 </a>
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/forceWeaponFire" target=""> forceWeaponFire </a>
was not firing the smoke launcher on Marid - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T80829" target=""> FT-T80829 </a>
Fixed: A tooltip did not show for a custom listbox created over the inventory display - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T162052" target=""> FT-T162052 </a>
Fixed: Modded keybinding category sorting issue if a mod is loaded before the vanilla game - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T161263" target=""> FT-T161263 </a>
Fixed: Titan would get stuck in top-down mode on the Kamysh
Fixed: Character orientation on tilted ladders should be improved - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T83397" target=""> FT-T83397 </a>
Fixed: Unloading of a specific cargo with <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setVehicleCargo" target=""> setVehicleCargo </a>
was not working - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T162101" target=""> FT-T162101 </a>
Fixed: Character orientation on ladders on some Tanoan buildings was off
Fixed: When <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/weaponState" target=""> weaponState </a>
was given the current weapon as parameter, the firemode returned was not always the current firemode - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T162218" target=""> FT-T162218 </a>
Fixed: Firemode would reset when a weapon was swapped with one on the ground - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T160471" target=""> FT-T160471 </a>
Fixed: Empty weapons would auto-reload when picked up - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T63451" target=""> FT-T63451 </a>
Fixed: Locations search in Eden Editor was not working as expected - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T161001" target=""> FT-T161001 </a>
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/HashMap" target=""> HashMap </a>
would print a circular reference warning if it contained multiple references to the same HashMap - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T162441" target=""> FT-T162441 </a>
Fixed: Multiple players getting into a vehicle in multiplayer at the same time, most players would not actually get in because they all tried to get into the same seat (now if a seat is occupied, the next available seat will be taken)
Fixed: Sound occlusion from <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/createSoundSource" target=""> createSoundSource </a>
/ <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/say3D" target=""> say3D </a>
would not update when switching between 1st/3rd Person Perspective while inside a vehicle
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/say3D" target=""> say3D </a>
command would always disable sound attenuation (introduced in 2.04) - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T131341" target=""> FT-T131341 </a>
Fixed: On-screen script errors were only displaying "Generic Error" messages in many cases
Fixed: Script errors would be printed to RPT twice (once correct, and a second "Generic Error" message after it)
Fixed: Eden Editor cut operations with an object under the cursor would copy all selected units, but only delete the unit under the cursor
Fixed: Potential crash when using Regular Expressions in script
Fixed: Cars no longer lock into an extreme turn if the driver opens the map, changes seat or exits a vehicle after initiating a turn - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T162644" target=""> FT-T162644 </a>
, <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T153528" target=""> FT-T153528 </a>
Fixed: Selection of groups and waypoints in Zeus was broken in singleplayer
Fixed: Erratic behavior of Darters following waypoints when flying at high altitude - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T82570" target=""> FT-T82570 </a>
Fixed: Crash when Shift-click selecting an item in a ListView without any previously selected items - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T161512" target=""> FT-T161512 </a>
Fixed: Rebreather facemasks would show up as soon as your feet touched water while diving goggles only showed while swimming - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T139644" target=""> FT-T139644 </a>
, <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T161187" target=""> FT-T161187 </a>
, <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T161998" target=""> FT-T161998 </a>
Fixed: Stopping free fall by grabbing onto a ladder would still apply fall damage when leaving the ladder
Fixed: "Suspending not allowed in this context" script errors would not show in on-screen error messages - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T151337" target=""> FT-T151337 </a>
Fixed: Potential game crash after loading a savegame - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T162128" target=""> FT-T162128 </a>
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/canAdd" target=""> canAdd </a>
script command (and its variants) were creating stray entities (thanks
AeoG | El'Rabito)\n <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T163205" target=""> FT-T163205 </a>
Fixed: Planes would start moving on their own when the user opened a map and placed a marker - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T163253" target=""> FT-T163253 </a>

LAUNCHER

Fixed: Launcher now does not try to open and crash when running inside Proton
Fixed: Potential crash related to mod thumbnails - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T161495" target=""> FT-T161495 </a>
Fixed: Launcher crashing when running inside Proton / Wine on Linux

SERVER

Updated: Stand-alone Windows Dedicated Server (2.08)
Updated: Stand-alone Linux Dedicated Server (2.08)
- The data in

-mod=contact** is not fully multiplayer compatible (it is meant for the singleplayer campaign experience); we recommend only hosting servers with it for special use cases This data is signed by a new A3C key whose presence can be used to control what client data is allowed on the server

- Known issue: Steam client modifies the
- steam_appid.txt
- file incorrectly. In case of issues, verify its content is:
107410
- Known issue: Sometimes the add-ons are loaded from the wrong installation (e.g. main game)
- Try adding

-mod=curator;kart;heli;mark;expansion;jets;argo;orange;tacops;tank;enoch;aow** to your

- arma3server.exe
- shortcut

SPOTREP-00103

FROM: High Command
TO: Arma 3 Users
UNIT: Main Branch
ACTIVITY: Hotfix 2.08 (Miscellaneous Fixes)
SIZE: ~61 MB / ~44 MB

NOTES

Contact consists of 2 data packs / folders:
- Contact (via
- PLAY CONTACT
- or

-mod=Contact)\n** Contact (Platform): for most other use cases, including sandbox multiplayer (loaded by default for all players)

Consider using the Steam client option to verify the integrity of the local game cache to avoid corrupted data after downloading this update.
Consider defragmenting your HDD after downloading large updates.
Updating a deeply moddable game and its platform is not without risks. We use various methods to communicate upcoming changes to our awesome modding community, such as via the <a href="https://dev.arma3.com/" target=""> Dev Hub </a>
. We also co-operate directly on troubleshooting, and we offer an opportunity to test updates via our <a href="https://dev.arma3.com/rc-branch" target=""> Release Candidate tests </a>
. Modders, server administrators, and other members of the community do their best to prepare for updates and to address issues post-release as quickly as possible. Please be mindful of some interruptions (especially in the first hours / days after a release) while we all work to improve the game together.
A
Legacy Build
Steam branch is available for advanced users. It contains the previous significant main branch version (2.06). It can be used to compare specific changes between major releases. The access code for this branch is:
Arma3Legacy206
This update does not apply to <a href="http://dev.arma3.com/ports" target=""> the experimental Linux and Mac client port betas </a>
.
You can find the servers in the Steam library (switch the filter to "Tools") - "Arma 3 Server" (based on your OS, it will download the Windows or Linux version).
- Administrators can also use the command-line <a href="https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/SteamCMD" target=""> SteamCMD </a>
- utility. The app ID is to be 233780.
- NVIDIA GameWorks™ Technology provided under license from NVIDIA Corporation. Copyright © 2002-2018 NVIDIA Corporation. All rights reserved. NVIDIA® and PhysX® are trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation and are used under license.
In case of problems, please check the <a href="http://support.bistudio.com/arma-3" target=""> Bohemia Interactive support F.A.Q. </a>
, <a href="http://arma3.com/faq" target=""> Arma 3 F.A.Q. </a>
, <a href="http://www.battleye.com/support/faq/" target=""> BattlEye F.A.Q. </a>
, or <a href="https://arma3.com/launcher/troubleshooting" target=""> Launcher troubleshooting guide </a>
.
You can help us to further improve the game by posting your feedback on the <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/" target=""> Feedback Tracker </a>
.

CHANGELOG

ENGINE

Fixed: False version mismatch reported in the in-game server browser (requires server to be updated)
Fixed: Potential crash on 32-bit executables (regardless, please switch to 64-bit wherever possible for a better experience!)
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/remoteExec" target=""> remoteExec </a>
failing when the
JIP
parameter starts with numbers and a colon, while also not being a valid
netId
Fixed: Broken fire mode selection on launchers with multiple flight profiles
Fixed: Standing up after going prone with a launcher in top-down mode - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T128198" target=""> FT-T128198 </a>
Fixed:
VehicleTransport
cargoBayDimensions / dimensions / exit positions were XZY format instead of XYZ
Tweaked: Disabled new network compression for further investigation

SERVER

Updated: Stand-alone Windows Dedicated Server (2.08)
Updated: Stand-alone Linux Dedicated Server (2.08)
- The data in

-mod=contact** is not fully multiplayer compatible (it is meant for the singleplayer campaign experience); we recommend only hosting servers with it for special use cases This data is signed by a new A3C key whose presence can be used to control what client data is allowed on the server

- Known issue: Steam client modifies the
- steam_appid.txt
- file incorrectly. In case of issues, verify its content is:
107410
- Known issue: Sometimes the add-ons are loaded from the wrong installation (e.g. main game)
- Try adding

-mod=curator;kart;heli;mark;expansion;jets;argo;orange;tacops;tank;enoch;aow** to your

- arma3server.exe
- shortcut

SPOTREP-00104

FROM: High Command
TO: Arma 3 Users
UNIT: Main Branch
ACTIVITY: Hotfix 2.08 (Miscellaneous Fixes)
SIZE: ~61 MB / ~44 MB

NOTES

Contact consists of 2 data packs / folders:
- Contact (via
- PLAY CONTACT
- or

-mod=Contact)\n** Contact (Platform): for most other use cases, including sandbox multiplayer (loaded by default for all players)

Consider using the Steam client option to verify the integrity of the local game cache to avoid corrupted data after downloading this update.
Consider defragmenting your HDD after downloading large updates.
Updating a deeply moddable game and its platform is not without risks. We use various methods to communicate upcoming changes to our awesome modding community, such as via the <a href="https://dev.arma3.com/" target=""> Dev Hub </a>
. We also co-operate directly on troubleshooting, and we offer an opportunity to test updates via our <a href="https://dev.arma3.com/rc-branch" target=""> Release Candidate tests </a>
. Modders, server administrators, and other members of the community do their best to prepare for updates and to address issues post-release as quickly as possible. Please be mindful of some interruptions (especially in the first hours / days after a release) while we all work to improve the game together.
A
Legacy Build
Steam branch is available for advanced users. It contains the previous significant main branch version (2.06). It can be used to compare specific changes between major releases. The access code for this branch is:
Arma3Legacy206
This update does not apply to <a href="http://dev.arma3.com/ports" target=""> the experimental Linux and Mac client port betas </a>
.
You can find the servers in the Steam library (switch the filter to "Tools") - "Arma 3 Server" (based on your OS, it will download the Windows or Linux version).
- Administrators can also use the command-line <a href="https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/SteamCMD" target=""> SteamCMD </a>
- utility. The app ID is to be 233780.
- NVIDIA GameWorks™ Technology provided under license from NVIDIA Corporation. Copyright © 2002-2018 NVIDIA Corporation. All rights reserved. NVIDIA® and PhysX® are trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation and are used under license.
In case of problems, please check the <a href="http://support.bistudio.com/arma-3" target=""> Bohemia Interactive support F.A.Q. </a>
, <a href="http://arma3.com/faq" target=""> Arma 3 F.A.Q. </a>
, <a href="http://www.battleye.com/support/faq/" target=""> BattlEye F.A.Q. </a>
, or <a href="https://arma3.com/launcher/troubleshooting" target=""> Launcher troubleshooting guide </a>
.
You can help us to further improve the game by posting your feedback on the <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/" target=""> Feedback Tracker </a>
.

CHANGELOG

ENGINE

Fixed: Persistent fire mode on portable launchers was interfering with some popular mods

SERVER

Updated: Stand-alone Windows Dedicated Server (2.08)
Updated: Stand-alone Linux Dedicated Server (2.08)
- The data in

-mod=contact** is not fully multiplayer compatible (it is meant for the singleplayer campaign experience); we recommend only hosting servers with it for special use cases This data is signed by a new A3C key whose presence can be used to control what client data is allowed on the server

- Known issue: Steam client modifies the
- steam_appid.txt
- file incorrectly. In case of issues, verify its content is:
107410
- Known issue: Sometimes the add-ons are loaded from the wrong installation (e.g. main game)
- Try adding

-mod=curator;kart;heli;mark;expansion;jets;argo;orange;tacops;tank;enoch;aow** to your

- arma3server.exe
- shortcut

SPOTREP-00105

FROM: High Command
TO: Arma 3 Users
UNIT: Main Branch
ACTIVITY: Game Update 2.10 (Thermal Imagery Enhancements, Scripted Terrain Deformation, Platform Support)
SIZE: ~504 MB / ~36 MB (depends on Contact ownership)

NOTES

Contact consists of 2 data packs / folders:
- Contact (via
- PLAY CONTACT
- or

-mod=Contact)\n** Contact (Platform): for most other use cases, including sandbox multiplayer (loaded by default for all players)

Consider using the Steam client option to verify the integrity of the local game cache to avoid corrupted data after downloading this update.
Consider defragmenting your HDD after downloading large updates.
Updating a deeply moddable game and its platform is not without risks. We use various methods to communicate upcoming changes to our awesome modding community, such as via the <a href="https://dev.arma3.com/" target=""> Dev Hub </a>
. We also co-operate directly on troubleshooting, and we offer an opportunity to test updates via our <a href="https://dev.arma3.com/rc-branch" target=""> Release Candidate tests </a>
. Modders, server administrators, and other members of the community do their best to prepare for updates and to address issues post-release as quickly as possible. Please be mindful of some interruptions (especially in the first hours / days after a release) while we all work to improve the game together.
A
Legacy Build
Steam branch is available for advanced users. It contains the previous significant main branch version (2.08). It can be used to compare specific changes between major releases. The access code for this branch is:
Arma3Legacy208
This update does not apply to <a href="http://dev.arma3.com/ports" target=""> the experimental Linux and Mac client port betas </a>
.
You can find the servers in the Steam library (switch the filter to "Tools") - "Arma 3 Server" (based on your OS, it will download the Windows or Linux version).
- Administrators can also use the command-line <a href="https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/SteamCMD" target=""> SteamCMD </a>
- utility. The app ID is to be 233780.
- NVIDIA GameWorks™ Technology provided under license from NVIDIA Corporation. Copyright © 2002-2018 NVIDIA Corporation. All rights reserved. NVIDIA® and PhysX® are trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation and are used under license.
In case of problems, please check the <a href="http://support.bistudio.com/arma-3" target=""> Bohemia Interactive support F.A.Q. </a>
, <a href="http://arma3.com/faq" target=""> Arma 3 F.A.Q. </a>
, <a href="http://www.battleye.com/support/faq/" target=""> BattlEye F.A.Q. </a>
, or <a href="https://arma3.com/launcher/troubleshooting" target=""> Launcher troubleshooting guide </a>
.
You can help us to further improve the game by posting your feedback on the <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/" target=""> Feedback Tracker </a>
.

CHANGELOG

DATA

Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/SQF_Bytecode" target=""> SQFC Bytecode </a>
files for Functions_F and UI_F were reintroduced
Added: Local Only objects to Eden Editor statistics
Added: <a href="https://reforger.armaplatform.com/" target=""> Arma Reforger </a>
menu color preset
Added: <a href="https://reforger.armaplatform.com/" target=""> Arma Reforger </a>
controls preset (in so far possible to replicate)
Added: Helper script function <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_setRain" target=""> BIS_fnc_setRain </a>
Tweaked: Hit registration on swimming and diving animations - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T163263" target=""> FT-T163263 </a>
Tweaked: Materials on Kamysh and Gorgon turrets - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T163395" target=""> FT-T163395 </a>
Tweaked: Expanded Virtual Arsenal
itemSelected
and
itemDeselected
Event Handlers so they also work with items and accessories
Tweaked: Character turning in <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_scriptedMove" target=""> BIS_fnc_scriptedMove </a>
was improved - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T164620" target=""> FT-T164620 </a>
Tweaked: Thermal light influence on Viper, CTRG and Ghillie uniforms (in reaction to engine TI tweaks below)
Tweaked: Environmental sounds of insects and birds are muted when
RainParticles
snow=1
(mod support, there is no vanilla snow coming) - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T64553" target=""> FT-T64553 </a>
Tweaked: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_scriptedMove" target=""> BIS_fnc_scriptedMove </a>
now supports a group parameter - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T164620" target=""> FT-T164620 </a>
Tweaked: Ambient temperatures on Livonia, Malden and Tanoa to match their geolocation better (especially in reaction to engine TI tweaks below) - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T160044" target=""> FT-T160044 </a>
Tweaked: Rear view camera on AMV-7 - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T164530" target=""> FT-T164530 </a>
Fixed: LDF mine specialist was created with the wrong backpack type - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T163192" target=""> FT-T163192 </a>
Fixed: LDF weapons crate spawning with an incorrect .45 magazine - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T163190" target=""> FT-T163190 </a>
Fixed: Bearing mismatch in the Rhino MGS commander sight - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T163946" target=""> FT-T163946 </a>
Fixed: Init script error in some objects types
Fixed: Some of the CTRG units were missing role icons in the command bar - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T163146" target=""> FT-T163146 </a>
Fixed: Init script error for Taru pods - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T164036" target=""> FT-T164036 </a>
Fixed: Script error in a AI spawn module - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T154991" target=""> FT-T154991 </a>
Fixed: NATO's speedboat minigun had a wrong rear gunner perspective when in aiming mode - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T163134" target=""> FT-T163134 </a>
Fixed: Error when stacked Event Handler code was too large - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T164036" target=""> FT-T164036 </a>
Fixed: Graphical glitches in the damaged model of
Land_i_Stone_HouseSmall_V2_F
- <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T163748" target=""> FT-T163748 </a>
Fixed: Typo in
RscDisplayMain
- <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T164000" target=""> FT-T164000 </a>
Fixed: NFOV UI indicator on Titan launcher - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T71386" target=""> FT-T71386 </a>
Fixed: Zeus side selection in UI was not working properly - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T156738" target=""> FT-T156738 </a>
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_scriptedMove" target=""> BIS_fnc_scriptedMove </a>
function was upgraded to work with Arma 3 - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T164620" target=""> FT-T164620 </a>
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_3DENNotification" target=""> BIS_fnc_3DENNotification </a>
was playing the notification through the radio channel - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T159739" target=""> FT-T159739 </a>
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_3DENNotification" target=""> BIS_fnc_3DENNotification </a>
will now only play sound if used outside of Eden Editor - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T159739" target=""> FT-T159739 </a>
Fixed: Abandoned vehicles would respawn only one time when using the respawn module - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T123940#1629575" target=""> FT-T123940 </a>
Fixed: Script error on the Military Coffin (Flag) on Eden Editor undo - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T162775" target=""> FT-T162775 </a>
Fixed: Nyx returned an incorrect number of available seats for some of the variants
Fixed: DAR rocket pod was missing its MFD icon on AH-99 Blackfoot - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T164611" target=""> FT-T164611 </a>
Fixed: Static weapon visibility in spectator mode - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T165786" target=""> FT-T165786 </a>
Fixed: Player rank in 2 "First Contact" scenarios
Fixed: Script error on Eden Editor undo for the decon showers - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T162775" target=""> FT-T162775 </a>
Fixed: Modules always being listed as 0 in Eden Editor statistics

ENGINE

Added: Ability to edit the terrain heightmap via script
( <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setTerrainHeight" target=""> setTerrainHeight </a>
/ <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getTerrainHeight" target=""> getTerrainHeight </a>
- please read the documentation disclaimers)
Added: Terrain Locations can now be edited like dynamically created ones
(see <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/createLocation" target=""> createLocation </a>
for relevant commands) - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T154323" target=""> FT-T154323 </a>
Added: Ability for mods to <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Eden_Editor:_Custom_Composition#Modding_Compositions" target=""> distribute Eden Editor Compositions </a>
in their data
Added: Local Only option for certain objects in Eden Editor
(use primarily for static decorative objects in large-scale scenarios)
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Event_Handlers#Group_Event_Handlers" target=""> Group Event Handlers </a>
Added: Scripted <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Event_Handlers#Projectile_Event_Handlers" target=""> Ammo Event Handlers </a>
Added: Projectiles now have a variable namespace (local only)
Added:
CargoTypeWhitelist
for <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Vehicle_in_Vehicle_Transport" target=""> Vehicle-in-Vehicle transport </a>
Added: Automatically adding Creator DLC tags to compositions that contain CDLC objects
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setUnitFreefallHeight" target=""> setUnitFreefallHeight </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getUnitFreefallInfo" target=""> getUnitFreefallInfo </a>
script commands - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T79436" target=""> FT-T79436 </a>
, <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T86405" target=""> FT-T86405 </a>
, <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T75547" target=""> FT-T75547 </a>
Added:
-noPauseAudio
start parameter to keep audio running while the game is not in focus - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T163147" target=""> FT-T163147 </a>
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/findAny" target=""> findAny </a>
script command - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T154274" target=""> FT-T154274 </a>
Added: Script commands <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/compatibleMagazines" target=""> compatibleMagazines </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/compatibleItems" target=""> compatibleItems </a>
Added: Alternate syntax for <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/canAdd" target=""> canAdd </a>
to check an item's or magazine's compatibility with weapons
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setObjectTexture" target=""> setObjectTexture </a>
(Global) and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setObjectMaterial" target=""> setObjectMaterial </a>
(Global) now accept strings defined in
hiddenSelections
config - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T160604" target=""> FT-T160604 </a>
Added: Script command <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/ropesAttachedTo" target=""> ropesAttachedTo </a>
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/loadConfig" target=""> loadConfig </a>
script command
Added: Use of <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setObjectTexture" target=""> setObjectTexture </a>
(Global) to override a clan selection texture
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getObjectID" target=""> getObjectID </a>
script command - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T163749" target=""> FT-T163749 </a>
Added: Script commands <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/missionProfileNamespace" target=""> missionProfileNamespace </a>
, <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/saveMissionProfileNamespace" target=""> saveMissionProfileNamespace </a>
, <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/isMissionProfileNamespaceLoaded" target=""> isMissionProfileNamespaceLoaded </a>
- <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T163751" target=""> FT-T163751 </a>
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getOpticsMode" target=""> getOpticsMode </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setOpticsMode" target=""> setOpticsMode </a>
scripts commands - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T124258" target=""> FT-T124258 </a>
Added: Error message when trying to upload a scenario to Steam Workshop that is too large - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T163783" target=""> FT-T163783 </a>
Added:
OpticsModeChanged
Event Handler - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T151270" target=""> FT-T151270 </a>
Added:
OpticsSwitch
Event Handler - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T151270" target=""> FT-T15127 </a>
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/actionKeysEx" target=""> actionKeysEx </a>
script command
Added: Alternative syntax for the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/action" target=""> action </a>
script command
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/weaponsInfo" target=""> weaponsInfo </a>
script command
Added: Config
Init
Event Handler for
CfgAmmo
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/lineIntersectsSurfaces" target=""> lineIntersectsSurfaces </a>
now returns <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/selectionNames" target=""> selectionName </a>
and surface material - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T163473" target=""> FT-T163473 </a>
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/activeTitleEffectParams" target=""> activeTitleEffectParams </a>
script command - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T164385" target=""> FT-T164385 </a>
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/nearestMines" target=""> nearestMines </a>
script command - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T163398" target=""> FT-T163398 </a>
Added: Script command <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/allObjects" target=""> allObjects </a>
- <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T164242" target=""> FT-T164242 </a>
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Post_Process_Effects#Resolution" target=""> "Resolution" Post Processing effect </a>
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/playSoundUI" target=""> playSoundUI </a>
script command
Added:
EntityCreated
and
ProjectileCreated
Mission Event Handlers - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T124460" target=""> FT-T124460 </a>
, <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T155096" target=""> FT-T155096 </a>
Added:
autoAdjustTexture
config parameter to
RscShortcutButton
to improve texture alignment - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T164820" target=""> FT-T164820 </a>
Added:
title
attribute support for
a
<img/>
and
img
HTML and diary tags - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T156361" target=""> FT-T156361 </a>
Added: Support for a diary record icon to <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/createDiaryRecord" target=""> createDiaryRecord </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setDiaryRecordText" target=""> setDiaryRecordText </a>
- <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T160326" target=""> FT-T160326 </a>
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setTurretOpticsMode" target=""> setTurretOpticsMode </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getTurretOpticsMode" target=""> getTurretOpticsMode </a>
commands
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/allDiaryRecords" target=""> allDiaryRecords </a>
script command
Added:
filePatchingExceptions[] <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Server_Config_File" target=""> server config </a>
option
Added: Turret config
ballisticsComputerOverride
option that can force turret ballistics computer capabilities regardless of the used weapon
Added: "Unlisted" visibility setting to Scenario and Composition Workshop uploads - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T163573" target=""> FT-T163573 </a>
Added: Alternative syntax to the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/resize" target=""> resize </a>
command - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T165862" target=""> FT-T165862 </a>
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getTerrainInfo" target=""> getTerrainInfo </a>
script command - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T151907" target=""> FT-T151907 </a>
Added:
OnChildCreated
Display Event Handler
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/isSteamOverlayEnabled" target=""> isSteamOverlayEnabled </a>
script command
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/ctrlSetURLOverlayMode" target=""> ctrlSetURLOverlayMode </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/ctrlURLOverlayMode" target=""> ctrlURLOverlayMode </a>
script commands
Added:
overlayMode
Control config parameter
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/ctrlSetShadow" target=""> ctrlSetShadow </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/ctrlShadow" target=""> ctrlShadow </a>
script commands
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getEventHandlerInfo" target=""> getEventHandlerInfo </a>
script command - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T166230" target=""> FT-T166230 </a>
Tweaked: Thermal Imaging overhaul
(thanks also to
Dslyecxi)\n* Tweaked: R2T now supports all Thermal Imaging modes
(previously only BHOT/WHOT/GHOT)
Tweaked: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setPiPEffect" target=""> setPiPEffect </a>
now supports all possible Thermal Imaging modes
Tweaked: Adjusted star visibility in Image Intensification night vision
- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/arma/comments/ue1nho/for_what_purpose_doesnt_the_nightvision_show/" target=""> Reddit </a>
Tweaked: Limited length of script errors so that on-screen error messages are always shown completely
Tweaked: Performance improvement on Linux servers
Tweaked: Removed network reports (
networkDiagInterval
,
NetStrStatsExport)\n* Tweaked: Performance improvement if there are many vehicles on the map
Tweaked: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/skipTime" target=""> skipTime </a>
script command is now limited to a maximum ~1000 hours per skip - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T68952" target=""> FT-T68952 </a>
Tweaked: Arma 3 Units default timeout was reduced from 30s to 10s
Tweaked: Submunition
_triggerOnImpact
now only triggers for actual hits, not for deflections
Tweaked:
HitPart
events now fire for remote rifle bullets (not missiles, grenades or other projectile types)
Tweaked: Persistent <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/missionProfileNamespace" target=""> missionProfileNamespace </a>
name can be overridden with
missionGroup
mission config parameter
Tweaked: Several adjustments to scripted vehicle towing - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T163769" target=""> FT-T163769 </a>
Tweaked: Inventory item lists are now sorted - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T163668" target=""> FT-T163668 </a>
Tweaked: Inventory UI listboxes now have the class names of the item inside <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/lbData" target=""> lbData </a>
(previously only magazines had them) - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T163668" target=""> FT-T163668 </a>
Tweaked: New position names added to <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/emptyPositions" target=""> emptyPositions </a>
Tweaked: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/awake" target=""> awake </a>
script command is extended to add the ability to nudge dead characters in a temporary ragdoll state - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T73168" target=""> FT-T73168 </a>
Tweaked:
IncomingMissile
Event Handler now provides the actual missile as argument
Tweaked:
RscShortcutButton
TextPos
class has received an optional
forceMiddle
config parameter - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T165085" target=""> FT-T165085 </a>
Tweaked:
onFlare.sqs
script now receives the flare projectile as argument
Tweaked: Added an explosion source projectile parameter to the
Explosion
Entity Event Handler
Tweaked: Unauthorized Headless Client log messages now also include the IP address
Tweaked: Improved performance of <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/nearestObject" target=""> nearestObject </a>
if the desired object is close to the source position
Tweaked: Improved performance of <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/nearestObjects" target=""> nearestObjects </a>
, <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/nearObjects" target=""> nearObjects </a>
, <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/nearestTerrainObjects" target=""> nearestTerrainObjects </a>
when scanning a large area
Tweaked: Improved performance of <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/isFlatEmpty" target=""> isFlatEmpty </a>
when objects blocking the space are close to the center
Tweaked: Improved performance of <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/nearSupplies" target=""> nearSupplies </a>
when scanning a large area
Tweaked: Improved performance of <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/nearRoads" target=""> nearRoads </a>
when scanning a large area
Tweaked: Added alternative syntax for <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/allowCrewInImmobile" target=""> allowCrewInImmobile </a>
- <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T165584" target=""> FT-T165584 </a>
Tweaked: Voice over Net is now by default handled via the server instead of peer-to-peer (a server option exists to switch it back)
Tweaked: Vehicles now change locality to the effective commander if no driver or copilot are available - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T153212" target=""> FT-T153212 </a>
Tweaked: Performance improvement for PBO file lookups
Tweaked: Publishing a scenario to Steam Workshop now adds tags for used DLCs by default
Tweaked: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/isEqualTypeAll" target=""> isEqualTypeAll </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/isEqualTypeArray" target=""> isEqualTypeArray </a>
will return false instead of an error if input is not an array
Tweaked: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/ctrlSetAngle" target=""> ctrlSetAngle </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/ctrlAngle" target=""> ctrlAngle </a>
now support
CT_ACTIVETEXT
Controls
Tweaked: Lights with
dayTime
and
flare
now automatically increase their brightness during daytime in order to stay visible - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T161893" target=""> FT-T161893 </a>
Tweaked: Objects attached to a unit now stay attached when entering a vehicle - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T162552" target=""> FT-T162552 </a>
Tweaked: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getResolution" target=""> getResolution </a>
command output was extended with the current texture quality value
Tweaked: Logging to Windows dedicated console log is now asynchronous - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T155902" target=""> FT-T155902 </a>
Tweaked:
BuildingChanged
Event Handler is now also triggering for destroyed tents and walls
Fixed: Static or mounted M2 machine guns kept auto-reloading on remote clients - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T161007" target=""> FT-T161007 </a>
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/canAdd" target=""> canAdd </a>
script command did not check against cumulative container space of a character for multiple items - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T127184" target=""> FT-T127184 </a>
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/ropeSegments" target=""> ropeSegments </a>
script command reported an incorrect return type
Fixed: It was possible to see illegal in-game dates before 1970 - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T163269" target=""> FT-T163269 </a>
Fixed: Incoming missile warnings were played through the radio instead of the effects channel - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T163245" target=""> FT-T163245 </a>
Fixed: Server did not fully disable VoN when
disableVoN
config parameter was set
Fixed: Counter Measures did not provide the projectile in
Fired
/
FiredMan
Event Handlers
Fixed:
Fired
/
FiredMan
Event Handlers often did not provide the projectile when the shooter is remote in multiplayer
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/triggerAmmo" target=""> triggerAmmo </a>
command not working on bullets, grenades, mines, flares, submunition - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T163630" target=""> FT-T163630 </a>
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/ropeAttachTo" target=""> ropeAttachTo </a>
errored when an object was passed as argument instead of an array
Fixed: Crash when inter-creating ropes between transport vehicles
Fixed: Cruise Control would not disengage when the engine is turned off - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T163709" target=""> FT-T163709 </a>
Fixed: Cruise Control was not stopped when using a handbrake - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T163813" target=""> FT-T163813 </a>
Fixed: Invalid "setting invalid pitch" log messages - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T163807" target=""> FT-T163807 </a>
Fixed: Being unable to click the bottom-most item in the inventory if a scrollbar is present - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T163667" target=""> FT-T163667 </a>
Fixed: Various crashes that could happen if a group had no leader unit
Fixed: Script compile errors due to missing a closing brace were not logged to RPT
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/exitWith" target=""> exitWith </a>
potentially exiting the whole script (instead of just one layer) if the script also tried to compile a script file with a missing closing brace in it
Fixed: Tweaks in the audio system (possible crash fix)
Fixed: Wrong return type for <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setAutonomous" target=""> setAutonomous </a>
- <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T164475" target=""> FT-T164475 </a>
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/trim" target=""> trim </a>
command not behaving correctly if all except the first character is trimmed off
Fixed: Second argument in <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/say" target=""> say </a>
, <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/say2D" target=""> say2D </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/say3D" target=""> say3D </a>
was not optional - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T164790" target=""> FT-T164790 </a>
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/awake" target=""> awake </a>
script command was not always waking up EPE objects
Fixed: Floating dead characters and PhysX objects after a building collapse - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T63050" target=""> FT-T63050 </a>
Fixed: Flag cloth would not animate on vehicles in 1st person view in some cases - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T164798" target=""> FT-T164798 </a>
Fixed: Eden Editor script error when the undo action is used - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T162775" target=""> FT-T162775 </a>
Fixed: The amount of surface dust generated from ammo impacts ignored surface humidity
Fixed: Helicopters 'hopping' when landing due to telling AI to disembark
Fixed:
onUnload
was not called when a title effect display was destroyed - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T78917" target=""> FT-T78917 </a>
Fixed: Combobox entries were not properly clickable if the list was bigger than its parent control
Fixed: Redundant nulls returned by the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/agents" target=""> agents </a>
script command - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T75506" target=""> FT-T75506 </a>
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/isNull" target=""> isNull </a>
did not support agents
Fixed: Floating ground weapon holders after building collapses - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T63050" target=""> FT-T63050 </a>
Fixed: Buildings with an empty
replaceDamaged
parameter, but with a destruction animation, did not trigger the
BuildingChanged
Event Handler - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T122234" target=""> FT-T122234 </a>
Fixed: Non-English
TreeView
search was not working as expected - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T118270" target=""> FT-T118270 </a>
Fixed: Buildings'
allowDamage
state was not reset on mission change - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T166527" target=""> FT-T166527 </a>
Fixed:
BuildingChanged
Event Handler was firing on building damage - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T166632" target=""> FT-T166632 </a>
Fixed: Floating dead bodies above destroyed tents - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T63050" target=""> FT-T63050 </a>
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setDamage" target=""> setDamage </a>
useEffects
option did not work on trees, walls, and tents
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/nearestObjects" target=""> nearestObjects </a>
class name check did not work on "Ammo" - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T166472" target=""> FT-T166472 </a>

LAUNCHER

Added:
-noPauseAudio
start parameter
Tweaked: Mod Preset exports now use HTTPS URLs - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T163802" target=""> FT-T163802 </a>
Tweaked: Header text of Launcher HTML preset files in order to better explain how to import a preset

SERVER

Updated: Stand-alone Windows Dedicated Server (2.10)
Updated: Stand-alone Linux Dedicated Server (2.10)
- The data in

-mod=contact** is not fully multiplayer compatible (it is meant for the singleplayer campaign experience); we recommend only hosting servers with it for special use cases This data is signed by a new A3C key whose presence can be used to control what client data is allowed on the server

- Known issue: Steam client modifies the
- steam_appid.txt
- file incorrectly. In case of issues, verify its content is:
107410
- Known issue: Sometimes the add-ons are loaded from the wrong installation (e.g. main game)
- Try adding

-mod=curator;kart;heli;mark;expansion;jets;argo;orange;tacops;tank;enoch;aow** to your

- arma3server.exe
- shortcut

SPOTREP-00106

FROM: High Command
TO: Arma 3 Users
UNIT: Main Branch
ACTIVITY: Hotfix 2.10 (Miscellaneous Fixes)
SIZE: ~71 MB / ~21 MB (depends on Contact ownership)

NOTES

Contact consists of 2 data packs / folders:
- Contact (via
- PLAY CONTACT
- or

-mod=Contact)\n** Contact (Platform): for most other use cases, including sandbox multiplayer (loaded by default for all players)

Consider using the Steam client option to verify the integrity of the local game cache to avoid corrupted data after downloading this update.
Consider defragmenting your HDD after downloading large updates.
Updating a deeply moddable game and its platform is not without risks. We use various methods to communicate upcoming changes to our awesome modding community, such as via the <a href="https://dev.arma3.com/" target=""> Dev Hub </a>
. We also co-operate directly on troubleshooting, and we offer an opportunity to test updates via our <a href="https://dev.arma3.com/rc-branch" target=""> Release Candidate tests </a>
. Modders, server administrators, and other members of the community do their best to prepare for updates and to address issues post-release as quickly as possible. Please be mindful of some interruptions (especially in the first hours / days after a release) while we all work to improve the game together.
A
Legacy Build
Steam branch is available for advanced users. It contains the previous significant main branch version (2.08). It can be used to compare specific changes between major releases. The access code for this branch is:
Arma3Legacy208
This update does not apply to <a href="http://dev.arma3.com/ports" target=""> the experimental Linux and Mac client port betas </a>
.
You can find the servers in the Steam library (switch the filter to "Tools") - "Arma 3 Server" (based on your OS, it will download the Windows or Linux version).
- Administrators can also use the command-line <a href="https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/SteamCMD" target=""> SteamCMD </a>
- utility. The app ID is to be 233780.
- NVIDIA GameWorks™ Technology provided under license from NVIDIA Corporation. Copyright © 2002-2018 NVIDIA Corporation. All rights reserved. NVIDIA® and PhysX® are trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation and are used under license.
In case of problems, please check the <a href="http://support.bistudio.com/arma-3" target=""> Bohemia Interactive support F.A.Q. </a>
, <a href="http://arma3.com/faq" target=""> Arma 3 F.A.Q. </a>
, <a href="http://www.battleye.com/support/faq/" target=""> BattlEye F.A.Q. </a>
, or <a href="https://arma3.com/launcher/troubleshooting" target=""> Launcher troubleshooting guide </a>
.
You can help us to further improve the game by posting your feedback on the <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/" target=""> Feedback Tracker </a>
.

CHANGELOG

DATA

Tweaked: Various reported translation issues

ENGINE

Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getTIParameters" target=""> getTIParameters </a>
/ <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setTIParameter" target=""> setTIParameter </a>
script commands to adjust Thermal Imaging contrast
Tweaked: Default Thermal Imaging contrast reduced a little bit again
Fixed: Potential failure to auto detect
CPUCount
on Linux
Fixed: Thermal Imaging not working if
airTemperature
is negative
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/nearestObjects" target=""> nearestObjects </a>
did not detect some types - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T167313" target=""> FT-T167313 </a>
Fixed: Broken old syntax of <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/allowCrewInImmobile" target=""> allowCrewInImmobile </a>
- <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T165584" target=""> FT-T165584 </a>
Fixed: The incoming missile sound tweak affected some community mods in an undesired way - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T163245" target=""> FT-T163245 </a>
Fixed: Crash when navigating a multiselect
ListBox
using arrow keys
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/missionProfileNamespace" target=""> missionProfileNamespace </a>
was not always available at the start of the mission - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T167316" target=""> FT-T167316 </a>
Fixed: Attempt at reducing Thermal Imaging strobing glitch on Intel integrated GPUs
Fixed: Previous helicopter hopping fix was applied too soon during landing

SERVER

Updated: Stand-alone Windows Dedicated Server (2.10)
Updated: Stand-alone Linux Dedicated Server (2.10)
- The data in

-mod=contact** is not fully multiplayer compatible (it is meant for the singleplayer campaign experience); we recommend only hosting servers with it for special use cases This data is signed by a new A3C key whose presence can be used to control what client data is allowed on the server

- Known issue: Steam client modifies the
- steam_appid.txt
- file incorrectly. In case of issues, verify its content is:
107410
- Known issue: Sometimes the add-ons are loaded from the wrong installation (e.g. main game)
- Try adding

-mod=curator;kart;heli;mark;expansion;jets;argo;orange;tacops;tank;enoch;aow** to your

- arma3server.exe
- shortcut

SPOTREP-00107

FROM: High Command
TO: Arma 3 Users
UNIT: Main Branch
ACTIVITY: Hotfix 2.10 (Miscellaneous Fixes)
SIZE: ~42 MB / ~18 MB (depends on Contact ownership)

NOTES

Contact consists of 2 data packs / folders:
- Contact (via
- PLAY CONTACT
- or

-mod=Contact)\n** Contact (Platform): for most other use cases, including sandbox multiplayer (loaded by default for all players)

Consider using the Steam client option to verify the integrity of the local game cache to avoid corrupted data after downloading this update.
Consider defragmenting your HDD after downloading large updates.
Updating a deeply moddable game and its platform is not without risks. We use various methods to communicate upcoming changes to our awesome modding community, such as via the <a href="https://dev.arma3.com/" target=""> Dev Hub </a>
. We also co-operate directly on troubleshooting, and we offer an opportunity to test updates via our <a href="https://dev.arma3.com/rc-branch" target=""> Release Candidate tests </a>
. Modders, server administrators, and other members of the community do their best to prepare for updates and to address issues post-release as quickly as possible. Please be mindful of some interruptions (especially in the first hours / days after a release) while we all work to improve the game together.
A
Legacy Build <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Steam_Branches" target=""> Steam branch </a>
is available for advanced users. It contains the previous significant main branch version (2.08). It can be used to compare specific changes between major releases. The access code for this branch is:
Arma3Legacy208
This update does not apply to <a href="http://dev.arma3.com/ports" target=""> the experimental Linux and Mac client port betas </a>
.
You can find the servers in the Steam library (switch the filter to "Tools") - "Arma 3 Server" (based on your OS, it will download the Windows or Linux version).
- Administrators can also use the command-line <a href="https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/SteamCMD" target=""> SteamCMD </a>
- utility. The app ID is to be 233780.
- NVIDIA GameWorks™ Technology provided under license from NVIDIA Corporation. Copyright © 2002-2018 NVIDIA Corporation. All rights reserved. NVIDIA® and PhysX® are trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation and are used under license.
In case of problems, please check the <a href="http://support.bistudio.com/arma-3" target=""> Bohemia Interactive support F.A.Q. </a>
, <a href="http://arma3.com/faq" target=""> Arma 3 F.A.Q. </a>
, <a href="http://www.battleye.com/support/faq/" target=""> BattlEye F.A.Q. </a>
, or <a href="https://arma3.com/launcher/troubleshooting" target=""> Launcher troubleshooting guide </a>
.
You can help us to further improve the game by posting your feedback on the <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/" target=""> Feedback Tracker </a>
.

CHANGELOG

ENGINE

Added:
-setThreadCharacteristics <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Startup_Parameters" target=""> startup parameter </a>
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Terrain_Builder" target=""> Terrain Builder </a>
being unable to connect to the x64 game binary
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/nearestObjects" target=""> nearestObjects </a>
ignored typeless objects, such as the ATM machine which is part of a building - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T167444" target=""> FT-T167444 </a>
Fixed: Thermal Imaging glitches on Intel integrated GPUs

SERVER

Updated: Stand-alone Windows Dedicated Server (2.10)
Updated: Stand-alone Linux Dedicated Server (2.10)
- The data in

-mod=contact** is not fully multiplayer compatible (it is meant for the singleplayer campaign experience); we recommend only hosting servers with it for special use cases This data is signed by a new A3C key whose presence can be used to control what client data is allowed on the server

- Known issue: Steam client modifies the
- steam_appid.txt
- file incorrectly. In case of issues, verify its content is:
107410
- Known issue: Sometimes the add-ons are loaded from the wrong installation (e.g. main game)
- Try adding

-mod=curator;kart;heli;mark;expansion;jets;argo;orange;tacops;tank;enoch;aow** to your

- arma3server.exe
- shortcut

SPOTREP-00108

FROM: High Command
TO: Arma 3 Users
UNIT: Main Branch
ACTIVITY: Hotfix 2.10 (Launcher)
SIZE: ~15 MB

NOTES

Consider using the Steam client option to verify the integrity of the local game cache to avoid corrupted data after downloading this update.
Consider defragmenting your HDD after downloading large updates.
Updating a deeply moddable game and its platform is not without risks. We use various methods to communicate upcoming changes to our awesome modding community, such as via the <a href="https://dev.arma3.com/" target=""> Dev Hub </a>
. We also co-operate directly on troubleshooting, and we offer an opportunity to test updates via our <a href="https://dev.arma3.com/rc-branch" target=""> Release Candidate tests </a>
. Modders, server administrators, and other members of the community do their best to prepare for updates and to address issues post-release as quickly as possible. Please be mindful of some interruptions (especially in the first hours / days after a release) while we all work to improve the game together.
A
Legacy Build <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Steam_Branches" target=""> Steam branch </a>
is available for advanced users. It contains the previous significant main branch version (2.08). It can be used to compare specific changes between major releases. The access code for this branch is:
Arma3Legacy208
This update does not apply to <a href="http://dev.arma3.com/ports" target=""> the experimental Linux and Mac client port betas </a>
.
You can find the servers in the Steam library (switch the filter to "Tools") - "Arma 3 Server" (based on your OS, it will download the Windows or Linux version).
- Administrators can also use the command-line <a href="https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/SteamCMD" target=""> SteamCMD </a>
- utility. The app ID is to be 233780.
- NVIDIA GameWorks™ Technology provided under license from NVIDIA Corporation. Copyright © 2002-2018 NVIDIA Corporation. All rights reserved. NVIDIA® and PhysX® are trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation and are used under license.
In case of problems, please check the <a href="http://support.bistudio.com/arma-3" target=""> Bohemia Interactive support F.A.Q. </a>
, <a href="http://arma3.com/faq" target=""> Arma 3 F.A.Q. </a>
, <a href="http://www.battleye.com/support/faq/" target=""> BattlEye F.A.Q. </a>
, or <a href="https://arma3.com/launcher/troubleshooting" target=""> Launcher troubleshooting guide </a>
.
You can help us to further improve the game by posting your feedback on the <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/" target=""> Feedback Tracker </a>
.

CHANGELOG

LAUNCHER

Fixed: Steam Workshop mods would stop showing up in Launcher when subscribing to more than 1000 after a recent Steam back-end change

SPOTREP-00109

FROM: High Command
TO: Arma 3 Users
UNIT: Main Branch
ACTIVITY: Game Update 2.12 (Text to Texture, UI to Texture, Platform Support)
SIZE: ~54 MB / ~48 MB (depends on Contact ownership)

NOTES

Contact consists of 2 data packs / folders:
- Contact (via
- PLAY CONTACT
- or

-mod=Contact)\n** Contact (Platform): for most other use cases, including sandbox multiplayer (loaded by default for all players)

Consider using the Steam client option to verify the integrity of the local game cache to avoid corrupted data after downloading this update.
Consider defragmenting your HDD after downloading large updates.
Updating a deeply moddable game and its platform is not without risks. We use various methods to communicate upcoming changes to our awesome modding community, such as via the <a href="https://dev.arma3.com/" target=""> Dev Hub </a>
. We also co-operate directly on troubleshooting, and we offer an opportunity to test updates via our <a href="https://dev.arma3.com/rc-branch" target=""> Release Candidate tests </a>
. Modders, server administrators, and other members of the community do their best to prepare for updates and to address issues post-release as quickly as possible. Please be mindful of some interruptions (especially in the first hours / days after a release) while we all work to improve the game together.
A
Legacy Build
Steam branch is available for advanced users. It contains the previous significant main branch version (2.10). It can be used to compare specific changes between major releases. The access code for this branch is:
Arma3Legacy210
This update does not apply to <a href="http://dev.arma3.com/ports" target=""> the experimental Linux and Mac client port betas </a>
.
You can find the servers in the Steam library (switch the filter to "Tools") - "Arma 3 Server" (based on your OS, it will download the Windows or Linux version).
- Administrators can also use the command-line <a href="https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/SteamCMD" target=""> SteamCMD </a>
- utility. The app ID is to be 233780.
- NVIDIA GameWorks™ Technology provided under license from NVIDIA Corporation. Copyright © 2002-2018 NVIDIA Corporation. All rights reserved. NVIDIA® and PhysX® are trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation and are used under license.
In case of problems, please check the <a href="http://support.bistudio.com/arma-3" target=""> Bohemia Interactive support F.A.Q. </a>
, <a href="http://arma3.com/faq" target=""> Arma 3 F.A.Q. </a>
, <a href="http://www.battleye.com/support/faq/" target=""> BattlEye F.A.Q. </a>
, or <a href="https://arma3.com/launcher/troubleshooting" target=""> Launcher troubleshooting guide </a>
.
You can help us to further improve the game by posting your feedback on the <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/" target=""> Feedback Tracker </a>
.

CHANGELOG

DATA

Added: Black variant of Carryall backpack - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T167324" target=""> FT-T167324 </a>
Added: Scripted UI channel slider to the audio options (sounds played via <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/playSoundUI" target=""> playSoundUI </a>)\n* Added: "Camo_3" hidden selection for MLOD of Falcon UAV - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T167384" target=""> FT-T167384 </a>
Tweaked: Laptop screen texture from the "Prologue" campaign - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T167578" target=""> FT-T167578 </a>
Tweaked: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Invaders" target=""> Arma Invaders </a>
now supports a mod whitelist, and ACE is whitelisted (it's doing very minimal main menu tweaks)
Tweaked: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Invaders" target=""> Arma Invaders </a>
now works without a loaded world (
-skipIntro
/
-world=Empty)\n* Tweaked: Laws of War DLC level artillery rate of fire reduced a bit (Arma Invaders)
Tweaked: Hostile destruction repair bonuses are now higher for tougher hostiles (Arma Invaders)
Tweaked: Removed a legacy filter of <a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/1042220/" target=""> Global Mobilization Creator DLC </a>
content in Warlords Arsenal
Tweaked: Special times for TT11 and TT12 due to Van handling changes some time ago - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T167523" target=""> FT-T167523 </a>
Tweaked: Translations of various texts (thanks to FT reporters)
Fixed: BTR-K and ZSU-39 were missing damage named selection, preventing them from showing proper materials when damaged - <a href="https://forums.bohemia.net/forums/topic/143930-general-discussion-dev-branch/?do=findComment&comment=3464120" target=""> Forums </a>
Fixed: Minor clipping of fingers on the right hand when using the Promet rifle
Fixed: Some SFX had bad volume applied (Arma Invaders)
Fixed: Possible Eden Editor composition error - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T167270" target=""> FT-T167270 </a>
Fixed: Possible script error in a respawn function
Fixed: SPG-9 tail sound was 2D only - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T167073" target=""> FT-T167073 </a>
Fixed: Huron would lose hidden selections in distant LODs - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T167384" target=""> FT-T167384 </a>
Fixed: Potential group spam during initialization of modules - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T167804" target=""> FT-T167804 </a>
Fixed: Ifrit brake lights were always on - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T169348" target=""> FT-T169348 </a>
Fixed: Some distant shot sounds from SPG-9 were not audible
Fixed: Potential respawn disabled glitch in "Apex Protocol"
Fixed: MRAP tire sound was 2D instead of 3D - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T150796" target=""> FT-T150796 </a>

ENGINE

Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Procedural_Textures#Text" target=""> "text" Procedural texture </a>
source (Text to Texture) - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T161708" target=""> FT-T161708 </a>
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Procedural_Textures#UI_On_Texture" target=""> "ui" Procedural texture </a>
source (UI to Texture)
Added: IR pointer config now supports non-IR lasers with custom colors and thicknesses - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T168103" target=""> FT-T168103 </a>
Added: Engine support for weapon optics with an integrated flashlight / laser
Added: New script command <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/isEqualRef" target=""> isEqualRef </a>
- <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T167311" target=""> FT-T167311 </a>
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/assignedVehicles" target=""> assignedVehicles </a>
script command - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T153136" target=""> FT-T153136 </a>
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/assignedGroup" target=""> assignedGroup </a>
script command
Added <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/isNotEqualRef" target=""> isNotEqualRef </a>
script command
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getCorpse" target=""> getCorpse </a>
script command - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T167380" target=""> FT-T167380 </a>
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getOrDefaultCall" target=""> getOrDefaultCall </a>
script command to <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/HashMap" target=""> HashMap </a>
- <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T167434" target=""> FT-T167434 </a>
Added: "animated" named property to the buoyancy LOD
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/ctrlAt" target=""> ctrlAt </a>
script command
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/displayUpdate" target=""> displayUpdate </a>
script command (part of UI to Texture)
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/displayUniqueName" target=""> displayUniqueName </a>
script command (part of UI to Texture)
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/groups" target=""> groups </a>
<side>
<side>
script command - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T164521" target=""> FT-T164521 </a>
</side>
<side>
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/targets" target=""> targets </a>
script command syntax for groups - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T168408" target=""> FT-T168408 </a>
</side>
<side>
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/needService" target=""> needService </a>
script command
</side>
<side>
Added: "Service" mission Event Handler - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T167446" target=""> FT-T167446 </a>
</side>
<side>
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/allowService" target=""> allowService </a>
/ <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/allowedService" target=""> allowedService </a>
script commands
</side>
<side>
Added: New
MapType
for "river" object rendering on the 2D topographic map
</side>
<side>
Added: Optional
windyCoef
parameter to the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/enableEnvironment" target=""> enableEnvironment </a>
command - <a href="https://forums.bohemia.net/forums/topic/240001-how-do-i-stop-the-howling-wind-all-weather-is-set-to-o-and-it-sounds-like-im-in-a-hurricane/" target=""> Forums </a>
</side>
<side>
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getForcedSpeed" target=""> getForcedSpeed </a>
script command - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T169525" target=""> FT-T169525 </a>
</side>
<side>
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/equipmentDisabled" target=""> equipmentDisabled </a>
script command - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T167466" target=""> FT-T167466 </a>
</side>
<side>
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getUnloadInCombat" target=""> getUnloadInCombat </a>
script command - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T165935" target=""> FT-T165935 </a>
</side>
<side>
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setTurretLimits" target=""> setTurretLimits </a>
/ <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getTurretLimits" target=""> getTurretLimits </a>
script commands - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T164568" target=""> FT-T164568 </a>
</side>
<side>
Added:
modifierBlocking
property to
CfgUserActions
- <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T164496" target=""> FT-T164496 </a>
</side>
<side>
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/insideBuilding" target=""> insideBuilding </a>
script command - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T169652" target=""> FT-T169652 </a>
</side>
<side>
Added: Map factor to <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getAudioOptionVolumes" target=""> getAudioOptionVolumes </a>
command - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T169741" target=""> FT-T169741 </a>
</side>
<side>
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getTowParent" target=""> getTowParent </a>
script command - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T163653" target=""> FT-T163653 </a>
</side>
<side>
Added:
direction
animation source for weapons - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T169291" target=""> FT-T169291 </a>
</side>
<side>
Added:
directHit
parameter to "HandleDamage" Event Handler - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T79970" target=""> FT-T79970 </a>
</side>
<side>
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/findDisplay" target=""> findDisplay </a>
alternative syntax to find UI to Texture displays by their unique name
</side>
<side>
Added: Ability to specify
vectorUp
for scripted particle effects - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T151354" target=""> FT-T151354 </a>
</side>
<side>
Added: "ScriptError" Mission Event Handler - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T161933" target=""> FT-T161933 </a>
</side>
<side>
Added: "TreeFilterUpdated" Event Handler for Tree controls - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T169148" target=""> FT-T169148 </a>
</side>
<side>
Added: Alternative <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/groupId" target=""> groupId </a>
syntax to retrieve the ID number of a unit - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T169781" target=""> FT-T169781 </a>
</side>
<side>
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getVideoOptions" target=""> getVideoOptions </a>
script command
</side>
<side>
Tweaked: Added optional
instigator
parameter to <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setHit" target=""> setHit </a>
, <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setHitIndex" target=""> setHitIndex </a>
, <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setHitPointDamage" target=""> setHitPointDamage </a>
</side>
<side>
Tweaked: Added optional
killer
and
instigator
parameters to <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setDamage" target=""> setDamage </a>
(the MP restrictions are similar to <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setShotParents" target=""> setShotParents </a>)\n* </side>
<side>
Tweaked: Added ability to influence the fall direction of a tree, pole, or wall
</side>
<side>
Tweaked: Added negative index support (Python-like) to <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/select" target=""> select </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/set" target=""> set </a>
commands - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T166810" target=""> FT-T166810 </a>
</side>
<side>
Tweaked: Added
RVExtensionContext
method to the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/callExtension" target=""> callExtension </a>
implementation - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T165723" target=""> FT-T165723 </a>
</side>
<side>
Tweaked: "LBSelChanged" Event Handler will return an additional array of multi-selections for
LB_MULTI
controls
</side>
<side>
Tweaked: Both <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/laserTarget" target=""> laserTarget </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/isLaserOn" target=""> isLaserOn </a>
can now be used with vehicle turrets - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T167317" target=""> FT-T167317 </a>
</side>
<side>
Tweaked: It is now possible to override the volume of played sound via the "SoundPlayed" Event Handler by returning a number from 0 to 5 - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T167315" target=""> FT-T167315 </a>
</side>
<side>
Tweaked: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/allObjects" target=""> allObjects </a>
is extended to include triggers and ordered vehicles
</side>
<side>
Tweaked: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/addVehicle" target=""> addVehicle </a>
will now soft-force the correct group on the already added vehicle
</side>
<side>
Tweaked: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/leaveVehicle" target=""> leaveVehicle </a>
will not unassign the group from the vehicle, if the group is not the same group the vehicle is removed from
</side>
<side>
Tweaked: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/fullCrew" target=""> fullCrew </a>
will now also return the assigned unit to the vehicle's position
</side>
<side>
Tweaked: "EPEContactStart" and "EPEContact" Event Handlers will now return the impact reaction force vector and point of impact in world coordinates
</side>
<side>
Tweaked: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/lbSetSelected" target=""> lbSetSelected </a>
now accepts an array of indexes as well as an optional parameter to force the Event Handler - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T167375" target=""> FT-T167375 </a>
</side>
<side>
Tweaked: Added alternative syntax to <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getDirVisual" target=""> getDirVisual </a>
- <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T167414" target=""> FT-T167414 </a>
</side>
<side>
Tweaked: Limited number of autodetected CPU cores to 16
</side>
<side>
Tweaked: Added alternative syntax to the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/allObjects" target=""> allObjects </a>
script command - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T164242" target=""> FT-T164242 </a>
</side>
<side>
Tweaked: Added a sanity check to <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setFog" target=""> setFog </a>
parameters to avoid visual glitches - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T123262" target=""> FT-T123262 </a>
</side>
<side>
Tweaked: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/fullCrew" target=""> fullCrew </a>
was extended with position names
</side>
<side>
Tweaked: Added an alternative syntax to the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/canSlingLoad" target=""> canSlingLoad </a>
command - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T169481" target=""> FT-T169481 </a>
</side>
<side>
Tweaked:
AIPathOffset
added to <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getRoadInfo" target=""> getRoadInfo </a>
- <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T166542" target=""> FT-T166542 </a>
</side>
<side>
Tweaked: Added support for
CT_OBJECT
creation using <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/ctrlCreate" target=""> ctrlCreate </a>
- <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T165245" target=""> FT-T165245 </a>
</side>
<side>
Tweaked: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/objectParent" target=""> objectParent </a>
command is extended to return the rope parent from a rope segment - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T169666" target=""> FT-T169666 </a>
</side>
<side>
Tweaked: BattlEye anti-cheat update
</side>
<side>
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/closeDisplay" target=""> closeDisplay </a>
on a <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/cutRsc" target=""> cutRsc </a>
effect would not remove the effect - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T78917" target=""> FT-T78917 </a>
</side>
<side>
Fixed: "Unknown attribute itemsCmd" error - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T166881" target=""> FT-T166881 </a>
</side>
<side>
Fixed: "LBSelChanged" Event Handler fired when there was no actual selection change
</side>
<side>
Fixed: "LBSelChanged" Event Handler did not fire in multiselect
ListBox
on Ctrl + Space
</side>
<side>
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/lbSelection" target=""> lbSelection </a>
was not updated inside the "LBSelChanged" Event Handler - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T167219" target=""> FT-T167219 </a>
</side>
<side>
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/lbSelection" target=""> lbSelection </a>
returned the wrong index for the first row
</side>
<side>
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/radioChannelCreate" target=""> radioChannelCreate </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/radioChannelSetLabel" target=""> radioChannelSetLabel </a>
did not localize the labels
</side>
<side>
Fixed: Crashes caused by 'invalid' floating point rounding behavior on Linux
</side>
<side>
Fixed: AI would ignore waypoint completion radius - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T167056" target=""> FT-T167056 </a>
</side>
<side>
Fixed: AI pathing would try to reuse an old path even if it is far away
</side>
<side>
Fixed: Preprocessor handling of nested if/ifdef - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T166710" target=""> FT-T166710 </a>
</side>
<side>
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/canAddItemToUniform" target=""> canAddItemToUniform </a>
/
Vest
/
Backpack
alternate syntax did not check the correct container
</side>
<side>
Fixed: Some <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/HashMap" target=""> HashMap </a>
commands had an inconsistent return type
</side>
<side>
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/allMissionObjects" target=""> allMissionObjects </a>
would not return objects of a certain type
</side>
<side>
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/entities" target=""> entities </a>
would not return certain kinds of objects
</side>
<side>
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/nearestObject" target=""> nearestObject </a>
did not return certain types of objects
</side>
<side>
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/deleteVehicleCrew" target=""> deleteVehicleCrew </a>
was not always deleting crew - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T167473" target=""> FT-T167473 </a>
</side>
<side>
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/actionKeysEx" target=""> actionKeysEx </a>
did not detect a double tap in a key combination
</side>
<side>
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/deleteVehicleCrew" target=""> deleteVehicleCrew </a>
did not properly delete cargo when a unit is local - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T167473" target=""> FT-T167473 </a>
</side>
<side>
Fixed: Crash when providing a negative radius to <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/nearObjects" target=""> nearObjects </a>
/ <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/nearestObjects" target=""> nearestObjects </a>
/ <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/nearestTerrainObjects" target=""> nearestTerrainObjects </a>
/ <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/nearSupplies" target=""> nearSupplies </a>
/ <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/nearRoads" target=""> nearRoads </a>
</side>
<side>
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/compatibleItems" target=""> compatibleItems </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/compatibleMagazines" target=""> compatibleMagazines </a>
could return duplicate items - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T167534" target=""> FT-T167534 </a>
</side>
<side>
Fixed: Dynamic Simulation did not consider players that were passenger in a vehicle - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T168176" target=""> FT-T168176 </a>
</side>
<side>
Fixed: Crash when a vehicle has more magazineslot proxies than muzzles
</side>
<side>
Fixed: Vehicle weapon animation sources could get lost if a turret gunner enters Firing From Vehicles - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T166242" target=""> FT-T166242 </a>
</side>
<side>
Fixed: .MDMP and .BIDMP files were not cleaned up from the log folder
</side>
<side>
Fixed: "LandedTouchDown" / "LandedStopped" Event Handlers would never find dynamic airports (carriers) - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T168958" target=""> FT-T168958 </a>
</side>
<side>
Fixed: Possible crash on a script error inside Unicode script files - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T167570" target=""> FT-T167570 </a>
</side>
<side>
Fixed: Effects (sound / activation script) of CYCLE waypoints were not triggered - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T167923" target=""> FT-T167923 </a>
</side>
<side>
Fixed: Tweaked the waypoint completion radius rule for non-player group AI - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T167056" target=""> FT-T167056 </a>
</side>
<side>
Fixed: Large Eden Editor trigger intervals were not working correctly - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T167798" target=""> FT-T167798 </a>
</side>
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/doStop" target=""> doStop </a>
in an init script could break AI behavior in multiplayer
<side>
Fixed: Possible multiplayer desync by deleting a remote player's uniform/vest container, which would be deleted locally but not remotely
</side>
<side>
Fixed: It was possible to move objects below the terrain by using Alt + LMB in Eden Editor
</side>
<side>
Fixed: Eden Editor Translation Widget sideways movement could move objects below the terrain, even if surface snapping was active (it now follows the terrain)
</side>
<side>
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/HashMap" target=""> HashMap </a>
did not handle nil keys correctly (it considered two nils to be different keys)
</side>
<side>
Fixed: In modded keybindings, key combinations would block the main key - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T164496" target=""> FT-T164496 </a>
</side>
<side>
Fixed: PhysX vehicle suspension reaction on <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setDamage" target=""> setDamage </a>
- <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T167797" target=""> FT-T167797 </a>
</side>
<side>
Fixed: Hidden vegetation would still trigger collision sounds - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T153969" target=""> FT-T153969 </a>
</side>
<side>
Fixed: Copy-pasted units in Zeus did not have their origin waypoints set - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T164049" target=""> FT-T164049 </a>
</side>
<side>
Fixed: Linux server was not correctly handling large numbers in config files
</side>
<side>
Fixed: Random numbers on Linux servers were not always random - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T169575" target=""> FT-T169575 </a>
</side>
<side>
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/selectionPosition" target=""> selectionPosition </a>
would print an error when querying proxy positions, even if the proxy was found - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T167265" target=""> FT-T167265 </a>
</side>
<side>
Fixed: Eden Editor Compositions in Zeus did not correctly synchronize waypoints - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T163128" target=""> FT-T163128 </a>
</side>
<side>
Fixed: Security issue when connecting to multiplayer servers (thanks to Nicholas Dilmaghani)
</side>

LAUNCHER

Fixed: Launcher did not handle presets that ended with a whitespace character - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T169701" target=""> FT-T169701 </a>

SERVER

Updated: Stand-alone Windows Dedicated Server (2.12)
Updated: Stand-alone Linux Dedicated Server (2.12)
- The data in

-mod=contact** is not fully multiplayer compatible (it is meant for the singleplayer campaign experience); we recommend only hosting servers with it for special use cases This data is signed by a new A3C key whose presence can be used to control what client data is allowed on the server

- Known issue: Steam client modifies the
- steam_appid.txt
- file incorrectly. In case of issues, verify its content is:
107410
- Known issue: Sometimes the add-ons are loaded from the wrong installation (e.g. main game)
- Try adding

-mod=curator;kart;heli;mark;expansion;jets;argo;orange;tacops;tank;enoch;aow** to your

- arma3server.exe
- shortcut

SPOTREP-00110

FROM: High Command
TO: Arma 3 Users
UNIT: Main Branch
ACTIVITY: Game Mini-Update 2.12 (Creator DLC Support)
SIZE: ~60 MB / ~18 MB

NOTES

Contact consists of 2 data packs / folders:
- Contact (via
- PLAY CONTACT
- or

-mod=Contact)\n** Contact (Platform): for most other use cases, including sandbox multiplayer (loaded by default for all players)

Consider using the Steam client option to verify the integrity of the local game cache to avoid corrupted data after downloading this update.
Consider defragmenting your HDD after downloading large updates.
Updating a deeply moddable game and its platform is not without risks. We use various methods to communicate upcoming changes to our awesome modding community, such as via the <a href="https://dev.arma3.com/" target=""> Dev Hub </a>
. We also co-operate directly on troubleshooting, and we offer an opportunity to test updates via our <a href="https://dev.arma3.com/rc-branch" target=""> Release Candidate tests </a>
. Modders, server administrators, and other members of the community do their best to prepare for updates and to address issues post-release as quickly as possible. Please be mindful of some interruptions (especially in the first hours / days after a release) while we all work to improve the game together.
A
Legacy Build
Steam branch is available for advanced users. It contains the previous significant main branch version (2.10). It can be used to compare specific changes between major releases. The access code for this branch is:
Arma3Legacy210
This update does not apply to <a href="http://dev.arma3.com/ports" target=""> the experimental Mac client ports </a>
.
You can find the servers in the Steam library (switch the filter to "Tools") - "Arma 3 Server" (based on your OS, it will download the Windows or Linux version).
- Administrators can also use the command-line <a href="https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/SteamCMD" target=""> SteamCMD </a>
- utility. The app ID is to be 233780.
- NVIDIA GameWorks™ Technology provided under license from NVIDIA Corporation. Copyright © 2002-2018 NVIDIA Corporation. All rights reserved. NVIDIA® and PhysX® are trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation and are used under license.
In case of problems, please check the <a href="http://support.bistudio.com/arma-3" target=""> Bohemia Interactive support F.A.Q. </a>
, <a href="http://arma3.com/faq" target=""> Arma 3 F.A.Q. </a>
, <a href="http://www.battleye.com/support/faq/" target=""> BattlEye F.A.Q. </a>
, or <a href="https://arma3.com/launcher/troubleshooting" target=""> Launcher troubleshooting guide </a>
.
You can help us to further improve the game by posting your feedback on the <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/" target=""> Feedback Tracker </a>
.

CHANGELOG

DATA

Added: Platform support for <a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/1175380/Arma_3_Creator_DLC_Spearhead_1944/" target=""> Arma 3 Creator DLC: Spearhead 1944 </a>
(actual DLC content is not part of this update)

ENGINE

Fixed:
wheel_*
animation sources would not animate for remote vehicles - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T150837" target=""> FT-T150837 </a>
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/stopSound" target=""> stopSound </a>
script command - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T170618" target=""> FT-T170618 </a>
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/soundParams" target=""> soundParams </a>
script command - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T170618" target=""> FT-T170618 </a>
Tweaked: Added
offset
parameter to <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/playSoundUI" target=""> playSoundUI </a>
- <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T170618" target=""> FT-T170618 </a>
Fixed: "GetOut" Event Handler was not always firing - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T170613" target=""> FT-T170613 </a>
Fixed: Vehicles on an empty layer in Eden Editor would be incorrectly assigned to a group if one was created earlier - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T169079" target=""> FT-T169079 </a>
Fixed: Possible server crash if a vehicle's assigned driver is not a person
Fixed:
explosionForceCoef
was ignored for direct hits

LAUNCHER

Added: Support for launching <a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/1175380/Arma_3_Creator_DLC_Spearhead_1944/" target=""> Arma 3 Creator DLC: Spearhead 1944 </a>
(actual DLC content is not part of this update)

SERVER

Updated: Stand-alone Windows Dedicated Server (2.12)
Updated: Stand-alone Linux Dedicated Server (2.12)
- The data in

-mod=contact** is not fully multiplayer compatible (it is meant for the singleplayer campaign experience); we recommend only hosting servers with it for special use cases This data is signed by a new A3C key whose presence can be used to control what client data is allowed on the server

- Known issue: Steam client modifies the
- steam_appid.txt
- file incorrectly. In case of issues, verify its content is:
107410
- Known issue: Sometimes the add-ons are loaded from the wrong installation (e.g. main game)
- Try adding

-mod=curator;kart;heli;mark;expansion;jets;argo;orange;tacops;tank;enoch;aow** to your

- arma3server.exe
- shortcut

SPOTREP-00111

FROM: High Command
TO: Arma 3 Users
UNIT: Main Branch
ACTIVITY: Game Update 2.14 (Anniversary Bonus Content, Enhanced Video Options, Platform Support)
SIZE: ~1.3 GB / ~49 MB (depends on Contact ownership)

NOTES

Contact consists of 2 data packs / folders:
- Contact (via
- PLAY CONTACT
- or

-mod=Contact)\n** Contact (Platform): for most other use cases, including sandbox multiplayer (loaded by default for all players)

Consider using the Steam client option to verify the integrity of the local game cache to avoid corrupted data after downloading this update.
Consider defragmenting your HDD after downloading large updates.
Updating a deeply moddable game and its platform is not without risks. We use various methods to communicate upcoming changes to our awesome modding community, such as via the <a href="https://dev.arma3.com/" target=""> Dev Hub </a>
. We also co-operate directly on troubleshooting, and we offer an opportunity to test updates via our <a href="https://dev.arma3.com/rc-branch" target=""> Release Candidate tests </a>
. Modders, server administrators, and other members of the community do their best to prepare for updates and to address issues post-release as quickly as possible. Please be mindful of some interruptions (especially in the first hours / days after a release) while we all work to improve the game together.
A
Legacy Build
Steam branch is available for advanced users. It contains the previous significant main branch version (2.12). It can be used to compare specific changes between major releases. The access code for this branch is:
Arma3Legacy212
This update does not apply to <a href="http://dev.arma3.com/ports" target=""> the experimental Mac client ports </a>
.
You can find the servers in the Steam library (switch the filter to "Tools") - "Arma 3 Server" (based on your OS, it will download the Windows or Linux version).
- Administrators can also use the command-line <a href="https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/SteamCMD" target=""> SteamCMD </a>
- utility. The app ID is to be 233780.
- NVIDIA GameWorks™ Technology provided under license from NVIDIA Corporation. Copyright © 2002-2018 NVIDIA Corporation. All rights reserved. NVIDIA® and PhysX® are trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation and are used under license.
In case of problems, please check the <a href="http://support.bistudio.com/arma-3" target=""> Bohemia Interactive support F.A.Q. </a>
, <a href="http://arma3.com/faq" target=""> Arma 3 F.A.Q. </a>
, <a href="http://www.battleye.com/support/faq/" target=""> BattlEye F.A.Q. </a>
, or <a href="https://arma3.com/launcher/troubleshooting" target=""> Launcher troubleshooting guide </a>
.
You can help us to further improve the game by posting your feedback on the <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/" target=""> Feedback Tracker </a>
.

CHANGELOG

DATA

Added: T-100X Futura Railgun Tank - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T68739" target=""> FT-T68739 </a>
, <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T85051" target=""> FT-T85051 </a>
Added: Battlefield Memorial - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T167416" target=""> FT-T167416 </a>
Added: Lantern ( <a href="https://incubator.bohemia.net/argo" target=""> Project Argo </a>)\n* Added: Pumpkin (Project Argo)
Added: Scarecrow (Project Argo)
Added: Portable Flag Pole (Project Argo)
Added: Area Marker (Project Argo)
Added: Rugged Communications props (Project Argo)
Added: Space Capsule props (Project Argo)
Added: 7 Balaclavas (Project Argo)
Added: 10 Bandanas (Project Argo)
Added: 2 Caps (Project Argo)
Added: 2 new Steam Achievements
Added: CoF: Gray new 10th anniversary binary unlock
Added: "Extreme" overall quality preset in the video options (thanks Greenfist for the inspiration)
Added: New Post-Processing presets (thanks Greenfist for the inspiration)
Added: More extreme low and high end values for various video options (thanks Greenfist for the inspiration)
Added: Extreme values warning indicator in video options interface
Added: Parameter for custom starting camera positions in Eden Editor (cameraPositions3DEN)
Added:
parachuteClassOverride
CfgVehicles
property for spawning of custom parachutes when an asset is paradropped by Zeus
Tweaked: Decrypted the remaining vanilla addons from EBO to PBO (
_tacops
and
_contact)\n* Tweaked: Vector script functions now use the new vector script command abilities - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T156984" target=""> FT-T156984 </a>
Tweaked: Added new Post-Processing default preset for new profiles
Tweaked: Flashlight configs after an engine fix to quadratic attenuation - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T170990" target=""> FT-T170990 </a>
Tweaked: Leaflet materials to be more consistent - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T171826" target=""> FT-T171826 </a>
Tweaked: Pylon version of the 20mm gun pod is now using a separate weapon class name, with fixed VFX
Tweaked: Restored missing fuel tank holders on T-100 Varsuk
Fixed: Script error on mission selection in Tac-Ops
Fixed: Sound shader for
Wind_Generic_Low_SoundShader
had no windy input
Fixed: Eden Editor UI was not working properly if a mission was passed as a startup parameter - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T139493" target=""> FT-T139493 </a>
Fixed: An explosion dirt effect for dead characters was sometimes incorrectly played for players - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T170161" target=""> FT-T170161 </a>
Fixed: "Tipping Point" in the "East Wind" campaign could get stuck if your squad leader died too soon - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T156375" target=""> FT-T156375 </a>
, <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T157514" target=""> FT-T157514 </a>
, <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T148730" target=""> FT-T148730 </a>
, <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T170998" target=""> FT-T170998 </a>
, <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/arma/comments/ck9ugl/arma_3_campaign_broken/" target=""> Reddit </a>
Fixed: Script syntax error in
BIS_fnc_camp_showOSD
Fixed: Sirens would not stop when a vehicle was destroyed on Dedicated Servers - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T159347" target=""> FT-T159347 </a>
Fixed: IDAP Demining ED-1D drone disassembled into the wrong backpack - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T171693" target=""> FT-T171693 </a>
Fixed: RPG-42 ocular was using wrong textures and materials in its first-person LOD - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T151288" target=""> FT-T151288 </a>
Fixed: Missing shadows on AKM and AK12 drum magazines
Fixed: Slow crouching movement diagonally with a lowered weapon - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T169998" target=""> FT-T169998 </a>
Fixed: Small hole in the rear part of the RCO scope
Fixed: Revive system was not detecting modded medical items derived from
FirstAidKit
and
MediKit
- <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T152608" target=""> FT-T152608 </a>
Fixed: Arsenal load / save loadout was ignoring secondary muzzle magazine - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T159400" target=""> FT-T159400 </a>
Fixed: Explosion debris sound set was not being played at all (now it should be correctly restricted to non-sea surfaces) - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T173899" target=""> FT-T173899 </a>
Fixed: Footstep sounds on Scaffolding and Bunker (Tower) assets - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T164238" target=""> FT-T164238 </a>
, <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T122026" target=""> FT-T122026 </a>
Fixed: Cap model had a camo selection in its shadow LOD, causing issues when using hidden selection materials on that asset - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T168411" target=""> FT-T168411 </a>

ENGINE

Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/backpacks" target=""> backpacks </a>
scripting command - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T72038" target=""> FT-T72038 </a>
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/ctrlMapDir" target=""> ctrlMapDir </a>
scripting command - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T169976" target=""> FT-T169976 </a>
Added:
as
keyword to the
import <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/import#as_keyword" target=""> directive </a>
- <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T170074" target=""> FT-T170074 </a>
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Mission_Event_Handlers#Drowned" target=""> "Drowned" </a>
mission Event Handler
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/waterDamaged" target=""> waterDamaged </a>
script command
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setCuratorSelected" target=""> setCuratorSelected </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/addCuratorSelected" target=""> addCuratorSelected </a>
script commands - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T170238" target=""> FT-T170238 </a>
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/curatorSelectionPreset" target=""> curatorSelectionPreset </a>
script command - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T170238" target=""> FT-T170238 </a>
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/inAreaArrayIndexes" target=""> inAreaArrayIndexes </a>
script command - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T170535" target=""> FT-T170535 </a>
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setCuratorSelectionPreset" target=""> setCuratorSelectionPreset </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/loadCuratorSelectionPreset" target=""> loadCuratorSelectionPreset </a>
script commands - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T170238" target=""> FT-T170238 </a>
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Event_Handlers#CuratorSelectionPresetLoaded" target=""> "CuratorSelectionPresetLoaded" </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Event_Handlers#CuratorSelectionPresetSaved" target=""> "CuratorSelectionPresetSaved" </a>
Event Handlers - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T170238" target=""> FT-T170238 </a>
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/vectorSide" target=""> vectorSide </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/vectorSideVisual" target=""> vectorSideVisual </a>
commands - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T170775" target=""> FT-T170775 </a>
Added: Alternative syntax for <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/namedProperties" target=""> namedProperties </a>
that allows to select a LOD and returns HashMap - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T166739" target=""> FT-T166739 </a>
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setMarkerDrawPriority" target=""> setMarkerDrawPriority </a>
/ <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/markerDrawPriority" target=""> markerDrawPriority </a>
script commands - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T171059" target=""> FT-T171059 </a>
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/boundingBoxReal" target=""> boundingBoxReal </a>
alternative syntax that can specify a LOD - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T166687" target=""> FT-T166687 </a>
Added:
-maxFileCacheSize <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Startup_Parameters#Performance" target=""> command line parameter </a>
Added: New <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/createHashMapObject" target=""> createHashMapObject </a>
command for OOP scripting - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T170647" target=""> FT-T170647 </a>
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/compileFinal" target=""> compileFinal </a> <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/HashMap" target=""> HashMap </a>
to create a read-only copy of a HashMap - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T170647" target=""> FT-T170647 </a>
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/compileFinal" target=""> compileFinal </a>
now also takes Code as argument, to return a final copy of the passed Code - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T170647" target=""> FT-T170647 </a>
Added: Support for
SubmunitionCoef
/
coneAngleCoef
for muzzle attachments - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T169970" target=""> FT-T169970 </a>
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/User_Interface_Event_Handlers#onCommitted" target=""> "Committed" </a>
Control Event Handler - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T170616" target=""> FT-T170616 </a>
Added: Support for
submunitionConeCoef
in muzzle / weapon configuration - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T169970" target=""> FT-T169970 </a>
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/forEachReversed" target=""> forEachReversed </a>
script command
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/User_Interface_Event_Handlers#onEditChanged" target=""> "EditChanged" </a>
Control Event Handler
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getSlotItemName" target=""> getSlotItemName </a>
script command
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getPilotCameraOpticsMode" target=""> getPilotCameraOpticsMode </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setPilotCameraOpticsMode" target=""> setPilotCameraOpticsMode </a>
script commands - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T169615" target=""> FT-T169615 </a>
Added: Alternative syntaxes for <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/createVehicleCrew" target=""> createVehicleCrew </a>
- <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T171324" target=""> FT-T171324 </a>
Added: "UIEx" <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Procedural_Textures#UI_On_Texture_Advanced" target=""> Procedural texture </a>
source (UI to Texture with more functionality) - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T171238" target=""> FT-T171238 </a>
, <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T170799" target=""> FT-T170799 </a>
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Event_Handlers#SlotItemChanged" target=""> "SlotItemChanged" </a>
inventory Event Handler - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T171418" target=""> FT-T171418 </a>
Added: Alternative syntax for <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/assignedItems" target=""> assignedItems </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/removeAllAssignedItems" target=""> removeAllAssignedItems </a>
- <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T171418" target=""> FT-T171418 </a>
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/weaponDisassemblyEnabled" target=""> weaponDisassemblyEnabled </a>
script command
Added:
customWaypointDirection
animation source for transport vehicles - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T171518" target=""> FT-T171518 </a>
Added: "UAVCrewCreated" mission Event Handler - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T171322" target=""> FT-T171322 </a>
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Event_Handlers#MineActivated" target=""> "MineActivated" </a>
ammo Event Handler
Added:
-dumpAddonDependencyGraph <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Startup_Parameters#Developer_Options" target=""> command line parameter </a>
Added:
skipWhenMissingDependencies <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/CfgPatches" target=""> CfgPatches </a>
option - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T172179" target=""> FT-T172179 </a>
Added:
engineTemp
,
wheelsTemp
,
turretGunTemp
MFD sources
Added: Debug log context to config script commands <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getArray" target=""> getArray </a>
/ <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getNumber" target=""> getNumber </a>
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/createVehicleLocal" target=""> createVehicleLocal </a>
array syntax (to match functionality with <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/createVehicle" target=""> createVehicle </a>)\n <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T170615" target=""> FT-T170615 </a>
Added: Mod index and hash to <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/allAddonsInfo" target=""> allAddonsInfo </a>
- <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T172770" target=""> FT-T172770 </a>
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/remoteControlled" target=""> remoteControlled </a>
script command - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T171207" target=""> FT-T171207 </a>
Added: Extra information to
"The cloud file provider is not running."
error message to facilitate better troubleshooting
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/isRemoteControlling" target=""> isRemoteControlling </a>
script command
Tweaked: Added ability to remove a single item from containers with script - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T76533" target=""> FT-T76533 </a>
Tweaked: Added alternative syntax to the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/enableAudioFeature" target=""> enableAudioFeature </a>
scripting command
Tweaked: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/ropeCreate" target=""> ropeCreate </a>
command is extended with a number of rope segments parameter - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T170046" target=""> FT-T170046 </a>
Tweaked: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/select" target=""> select </a>
range for the array count argument is now optional - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T170083" target=""> FT-T170083 </a>
Tweaked: Added "building_exterior" to <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/enableAudioFeature" target=""> enableAudioFeature </a>
for objects
Tweaked: Helicopters can now be carefully submerged without instantly turning into a wreck
Tweaked: Added a "Turret" filter to <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/emptyPositions" target=""> emptyPositions </a>
- <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T75127" target=""> FT-T75127 </a>
Tweaked: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/unitIsUAV" target=""> unitIsUAV </a>
now also checks if a given unit is a UAV pilot or is remote controlling a UAV pilot - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T170425" target=""> FT-T170425 </a>
Tweaked: Added basic number plate script support to airplanes and helicopters - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T171021" target=""> FT-T171021 </a>
Tweaked: Added config support for <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/ctrlCreate" target=""> ctrlCreate </a>
- <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T170687" target=""> FT-T170687 </a>
Tweaked: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/create3DENEntity" target=""> create3DENEntity </a>
command now supports "comment"
Tweaked: Eden Editor "OnHistoryChange" events are now called after the editor is cleared (because the history is cleared too)
Tweaked: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/vectorAdd" target=""> vectorAdd </a>
/ <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/vectorDiff" target=""> vectorDiff </a>
/ <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/vectorDotProduct" target=""> vectorDotProduct </a>
/ <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/vectorMultiply" target=""> vectorMultiply </a>
/ <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/vectorMagnitude" target=""> vectorMagnitude </a>
/ <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/vectorMagnitudeSqr" target=""> vectorMagnitudeSqr </a>
now accept arbitrary sized arrays - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T156984" target=""> FT-T156984 </a>
Tweaked: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/vectorNormalized" target=""> vectorNormalized </a>
now accepts arbitrary sized arrays - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T156984" target=""> FT-T156984 </a>
Tweaked: Array <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/insert" target=""> insert </a>
command can now use a negative index to insert relative to the end - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T170977" target=""> FT-T170977 </a>
Tweaked: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getMissionLayerEntities" target=""> getMissionLayerEntities </a>
now also returns non-empty groups inside the layer - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T170977" target=""> FT-T171135 </a>
Tweaked: Added alternative syntax to <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getRelPos" target=""> getRelPos </a>
to return an attached object's offset - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T171193" target=""> FT-T171193 </a>
Tweaked: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/isFinal" target=""> isFinal </a>
now accepts any argument type - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T170647" target=""> FT-T170647 </a>
Tweaked: UI to Texture now supports mipmaps - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T170799" target=""> FT-T170799 </a>
Tweaked: Multiple different UI to Texture textures now share the same underlying display if
displayClass
and
uniqueName
are the same
Tweaked: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/arrayIntersect" target=""> arrayIntersect </a>
now keeps the order of the left argument
Tweaked: Added parameter to <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/diag_codePerformance" target=""> diag_codePerformance </a>
to bypass the 1 second time limit
Tweaked: Added support for entity positioning to <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/inAreaArray" target=""> inAreaArray </a>
, <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/inAreaArrayIndexes" target=""> inAreaArrayIndexes </a>
, <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/inPolygon" target=""> inPolygon </a>
script commands - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T171744" target=""> FT-T171744 </a>
, <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T171699" target=""> FT-T171699 </a>
Tweaked: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/diag_codePerformance" target=""> diag_codePerformance </a>
now has 100 ns precision (previously only 1 ms)
Tweaked: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/addToRemainsCollector" target=""> addTo </a>
/ <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/removeFromRemainsCollector" target=""> removeFromRemainsCollector </a>
is now working with dead characters - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T168091" target=""> FT-T168091 </a>
Tweaked: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/unitIsUAV" target=""> unitIsUAV </a>
is now limited to returning UAV vehicles and AI pilots only - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T170425" target=""> FT-T170425 </a>
Tweaked: Optimized <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/arrayIntersect" target=""> arrayIntersect </a>
performance when both arguments are the same array
Tweaked: Added error message to <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/addGoggles" target=""> addGoggles </a>
/ <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/addHeadgear" target=""> addHeadgear </a>
/ <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/addVest" target=""> addVest </a>
/ <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/addUniform" target=""> addUniform </a>
/ <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/forceAddUniform" target=""> forceAddUniform </a>
when trying to add an item into an incompatible slot
Tweaked: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/inheritsFrom" target=""> inheritsFrom </a>
/ <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/configHierarchy" target=""> configHierarchy </a>
now works with config properties (previously only classes) - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T171754" target=""> FT-T171754 </a>
Tweaked: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/collect3DENHistory" target=""> collect3DENHistory </a>
command was always recompiling provided code
Tweaked: Changed networking behavior of <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/addGoggles" target=""> addGoggles </a>
/ <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/addHeadgear" target=""> addHeadgear </a>
/ <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/addVest" target=""> addVest </a>
/ <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/addUniform" target=""> addUniform </a>
/ <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/forceAddUniform" target=""> forceAddUniform </a>
Tweaked: Added an alternative syntax to <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/difficultyOption" target=""> difficultyOption </a>
to return all difficulty options
Tweaked: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getShotParents" target=""> getShotParents </a>
now always returns a 2 element array - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T172526" target=""> FT-T172526 </a>
Tweaked: "OnUserDisconnected" Event Handler should now fire more reliably - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T172436" target=""> FT-T172436 </a>
Tweaked: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getModelInfo" target=""> getModelInfo </a>
now returns [0, 0, 0]
placingPoint
on a null object - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T172006" target=""> FT-T172006 </a>
Tweaked: Deactivated mines with empty
mineModelDisabled
now get deleted - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T172468" target=""> FT-T172468 </a>
Tweaked: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/copyFromClipboard" target=""> copyFromClipboard </a>
/ <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/copyToClipboard" target=""> copyToClipboard </a>
now only work while the game is in focus
Tweaked: "Take" / "Put" Event Handlers now also fire for the container that was interacted with
Tweaked: Updated Steamworks SDK (redistributed libraries) to 1.57
Tweaked: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/deleteVehicle" target=""> deleteVehicle </a>
is now able to delete
#track
/
#mark
type objects - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T172751" target=""> FT-T172751 </a>
Tweaked: Pylon weapons now use their own memory point (instead of their parent vehicle's) for
GunParticles
effects
Tweaked:
onHTMLLink
on Structured Text controls now fires for all URLs (previously only specific protocols) - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T86333" target=""> FT-T86333 </a>
Tweaked:
onHTMLLink
on HTML controls now also fires for section links (starting with #) in Diary pages - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T86333" target=""> FT-T86333 </a>
Tweaked: Added alternative syntax to <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/flyInHeight" target=""> flyInHeight </a>
script command - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T159872" target=""> FT-T159872 </a>
Tweaked: Added alternative syntax to <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/weaponsItems" target=""> weaponsItems </a>
and weaponsItemsCargo script commands
Tweaked: Added primary muzzle indication to <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/weaponsInfo" target=""> weaponsInfo </a>
script command - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T173880" target=""> FT-T173880 </a>
Tweaked: Added
isEject
parameter to "GetOut" and "GetOutMan" Event Handlers - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T171321" target=""> FT-T171321 </a>
Tweaked: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/remoteControl" target=""> remoteControl </a>
locality is now forced to avoid potential abuse
Tweaked: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/nearestLocation" target=""> nearestLocation </a>
command has been tweaked to accept multiple types and a maximum distance, as well as having been optimized - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T174396" target=""> FT-T174396 </a>
Tweaked: Added an option to <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/nearestLocations" target=""> nearestLocations </a>
to return all locations
Tweaked: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/remoteControlled" target=""> remoteControlled </a>
can now return the controlled unit
Tweaked: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/remoteControl" target=""> remoteControl </a>
can now be terminated by passing only a controller unit
Fixed: Memory corruption crash on mono audio output, also known as the "USB headset crash" - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T159527" target=""> FT-T15952 </a>
Fixed: Game sometimes detecting mouse left click input when returning after being tabbed away
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/enableAudioFeature" target=""> enableAudioFeature </a>
would not reset on scenario restart
Fixed: Unable to pick up items from a dead character's inventory in some cases - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T126030" target=""> FT-T126030 </a>
Fixed: Drowned cars could not start their engines even when fully repaired - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T169734" target=""> FT-T169734 </a>
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/emptyPositions" target=""> emptyPositions </a>
incorrectly reported the total empty positions
Fixed: Crash if a default player name could not be determined (now it displays a critical error message with a workaround) - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T170710" target=""> FT-T170710 </a>
Fixed: Eden Editor / Zeus placing units into vehicles would ignore locked turrets if they were also the primary gunner / commander turret
Fixed: Flashlight quadratic attenuation had no effect (engine would always overwrite it) - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T170990" target=""> FT-T170990 </a>
Fixed: Tank number plates were not syncing over the network
Fixed: Eden Editor UI was not working properly if a mission was passed as a startup parameter - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T139493" target=""> FT-T139493 </a>
Fixed: Error messages on Linux servers did not print a timestamp to the log - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T171037" target=""> FT-T171037 </a>
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/namedProperties" target=""> namedProperties </a>
did not work on objects without a config (some terrain objects) - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T159828" target=""> FT-T159828 </a>
Fixed: Linux servers were limited to 2GB of RAM usage (thanks FrozenDroid) - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T80680" target=""> FT-T80680 </a>
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/selectionVectorDirAndUp" target=""> selectionVectorDirAndUp </a>
would print an error when querying proxy positions even if the proxy was found - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T167265" target=""> FT-T167265 </a>
Fixed: Vehicle sensor detections (except data link) were ignored if a target was outside of visual range - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T166838" target=""> FT-T166838 </a>
Fixed: Creating a new user profile now trims whitespace from the profile name
Fixed: Anti-Tank mines did not sync their position and damage in multiplayer - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T171095" target=""> FT-T171095 </a>
Fixed: RPT error spam when loading a scenario that uses waypoints - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T171125" target=""> FT-T171125 </a>
Fixed: Amphibious vehicles ignored obstacles on terrain above water during pathfinding - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T167742" target=""> FT-T167742 </a>
Fixed: Map icons ( <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/drawIcon" target=""> drawIcon </a>)\n <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T170754" target=""> FT-T170754 </a>
Fixed: UI to Texture Displays that contain another UI texture would not load the sub-UI when they are first rendered - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T170766" target=""> FT-T170766 </a>
Fixed: AI group was not deleted when a UAV was disassembled - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T171264" target=""> FT-T171264 </a>
Fixed: Editor Editor's init script boxes did not correctly display compilation errors
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/createLocation" target=""> createLocation </a>
did not accept Object as parameter
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/enableWeaponDisassembly" target=""> enableWeaponDisassembly </a>
effects were not correctly synced in multiplayer - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T171651" target=""> FT-T171651 </a>
Fixed: Incorrect minimum required argument length on:
_hashMap <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/insert" target=""> insert </a>
[false, ...]
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/configNull" target=""> configNull </a>
printed an empty string instead of
"<NULL-config>
<null-config>
"
</null-config>
<null-config>
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/isTurnedOut" target=""> isTurnedOut </a>
was not working for the Offroad FFV position - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T171460" target=""> FT-T171460 </a>
</null-config>
<null-config>
Fixed: VTOL throttle would be stuck at 100% when the player was not the leader - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T169494" target=""> FT-T169494 </a>
, <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T126282" target=""> FT-T126282 </a>
</null-config>
<null-config>
Fixed: Geometry LOD animations were not considered for buoyancy calculation water contact checks
</null-config>
<null-config>
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setUnitLoadout" target=""> setUnitLoadout </a>
would not respect ammo count for multiple magazines - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T119475" target=""> FT-T119475 </a>
</null-config>
<null-config>
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/do3DENAction" target=""> do3DENAction </a>
was available on scenario preview - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T172757" target=""> FT-T172757 </a>
</null-config>
<null-config>
Fixed:
-profiles=
parameter with an empty path would crash the game at startup
</null-config>
<null-config>
Fixed: Unexpected behavior with += array appending in configs - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T79801" target=""> FT-T79801 </a>
</null-config>
<null-config>
Fixed: Possible crash when loading a corrupt
mission.sqm
- <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T170204" target=""> FT-T170204 </a>
</null-config>
<null-config>
Fixed: Possible crash when calling <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/diag_stacktrace" target=""> diag_stacktrace </a>
- <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T173107" target=""> FT-T173107 </a>
</null-config>
<null-config>
Fixed: Dead characters inside vehicles would render their backpack after AI team members reported their death - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T173511" target=""> FT-T173511 </a>
</null-config>
<null-config>
Fixed: Projectile impact position deviation between different players in multiplayer (thanks Gruppe Adler)
</null-config>
<null-config>
Fixed: When a vehicle is deleted not all of its tracks were deleted with it - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T172751" target=""> FT-T172751 </a>
</null-config>
Fixed: Vehicles on an empty layer in Eden Editor would be incorrectly assigned to a group if one was created earlier - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T169079" target=""> FT-T169079 </a>
<null-config>
Fixed: Pylon weapons did not trigger
GunParticles
effects
</null-config>
<null-config>
Fixed: "MusicStop" Event Handler did not fire on <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/playMusic" target=""> playMusic </a>
"" - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T173412" target=""> FT-T173412 </a>
</null-config>
<null-config>
Fixed:
damageEffects
material swapping did not consider
hiddenSelection
material changes - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T173561" target=""> FT-T173561 </a>
</null-config>
<null-config>
Fixed: Pylon weapons did not emit light when firing
</null-config>
<null-config>
Fixed: "EntityCreated" Event Handler was triggered when a unit was exiting a vehicle - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T173874" target=""> FT-T173874 </a>
</null-config>
<null-config>
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/ctrlSetURLOverlayMode" target=""> ctrlSetURLOverlayMode </a>
was ignored for Structured Text / HTML controls
</null-config>
<null-config>
Fixed: Independent groups were ignoring the mod filter in Eden Editor - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T168263" target=""> FT-T168263 </a>
</null-config>
<null-config>
Fixed: Eden Editor group placement radius was ignored unless it was the last placed group - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T169079" target=""> FT-T169079 </a>
</null-config>
<null-config>
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getUnitLoadout" target=""> getUnitLoadout </a>
was not working correctly with modded weapon muzzles - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T173880" target=""> FT-T173880 </a>
</null-config>
<null-config>
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/deleteVehicle" target=""> deleteVehicle </a>
did not terminate remote control
</null-config>
<null-config>
Fixed: Players could get stuck in multiplayer when remote controlling a unit - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T128006" target=""> FT-T128006 </a>
</null-config>
<null-config>
Fixed:
"Trying to send a too large non-guaranteed message"
</null-config>
<null-config>
Fixed: Players could get stuck in multiplayer when another player takes remote control of the same unit - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T128006" target=""> FT-T128006 </a>
</null-config>
<null-config>
Fixed: Potential server crash
</null-config>

LAUNCHER

Fixed: TLS deprecation by Microsoft in Windows (only utilized in Launcher via .NET)

SERVER

Updated: Stand-alone Windows Dedicated Server (2.14)
Updated: Stand-alone Linux Dedicated Server (2.14)
- The data in

-mod=contact** is not fully multiplayer compatible (it is meant for the singleplayer campaign experience); we recommend only hosting servers with it for special use cases This data is signed by a new A3C key whose presence can be used to control what client data is allowed on the server

- Known issue: Steam client modifies the
- steam_appid.txt
- file incorrectly. In case of issues, verify its content is:
107410
- Known issue: Sometimes the add-ons are loaded from the wrong installation (e.g. main game)
- Try adding

-mod=curator;kart;heli;mark;expansion;jets;argo;orange;tacops;tank;enoch;aow** to your

- arma3server.exe
- shortcut

SPOTREP-00112

FROM: High Command
TO: Arma 3 Users
UNIT: Main Branch
ACTIVITY: Hotfix 2.14 (Launcher)
SIZE: ~1 MB / ~1 MB

NOTES

Contact consists of 2 data packs / folders:
- Contact (via
- PLAY CONTACT
- or

-mod=Contact)\n** Contact (Platform): for most other use cases, including sandbox multiplayer (loaded by default for all players)

Consider using the Steam client option to verify the integrity of the local game cache to avoid corrupted data after downloading this update.
Consider defragmenting your HDD after downloading large updates.
Updating a deeply moddable game and its platform is not without risks. We use various methods to communicate upcoming changes to our awesome modding community, such as via the <a href="https://dev.arma3.com/" target=""> Dev Hub </a>
. We also co-operate directly on troubleshooting, and we offer an opportunity to test updates via our <a href="https://dev.arma3.com/rc-branch" target=""> Release Candidate tests </a>
. Modders, server administrators, and other members of the community do their best to prepare for updates and to address issues post-release as quickly as possible. Please be mindful of some interruptions (especially in the first hours / days after a release) while we all work to improve the game together.
A
Legacy Build
Steam branch is available for advanced users. It contains the previous significant main branch version (2.12). It can be used to compare specific changes between major releases. The access code for this branch is:
Arma3Legacy212
This update does not apply to <a href="http://dev.arma3.com/ports" target=""> the experimental Mac client ports </a>
.
You can find the servers in the Steam library (switch the filter to "Tools") - "Arma 3 Server" (based on your OS, it will download the Windows or Linux version).
- Administrators can also use the command-line <a href="https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/SteamCMD" target=""> SteamCMD </a>
- utility. The app ID is to be 233780.
- NVIDIA GameWorks™ Technology provided under license from NVIDIA Corporation. Copyright © 2002-2018 NVIDIA Corporation. All rights reserved. NVIDIA® and PhysX® are trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation and are used under license.
In case of problems, please check the <a href="http://support.bistudio.com/arma-3" target=""> Bohemia Interactive support F.A.Q. </a>
, <a href="http://arma3.com/faq" target=""> Arma 3 F.A.Q. </a>
, <a href="http://www.battleye.com/support/faq/" target=""> BattlEye F.A.Q. </a>
, or <a href="https://arma3.com/launcher/troubleshooting" target=""> Launcher troubleshooting guide </a>
.
You can help us to further improve the game by posting your feedback on the <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/" target=""> Feedback Tracker </a>
.

CHANGELOG

LAUNCHER

Fixed: Crash when trying to join a modded server via Launcher
Fixed: Crash when trying to generate a troubleshooting report via Launcher

SPOTREP-00113

FROM: High Command
TO: Arma 3 Users
UNIT: Main Branch
ACTIVITY: Hotfix 2.14 (T-100X)
SIZE: ~1 MB / ~1 MB

NOTES

Contact consists of 2 data packs / folders:
- Contact (via
- PLAY CONTACT
- or

-mod=Contact)\n** Contact (Platform): for most other use cases, including sandbox multiplayer (loaded by default for all players)

Consider using the Steam client option to verify the integrity of the local game cache to avoid corrupted data after downloading this update.
Consider defragmenting your HDD after downloading large updates.
Updating a deeply moddable game and its platform is not without risks. We use various methods to communicate upcoming changes to our awesome modding community, such as via the <a href="https://dev.arma3.com/" target=""> Dev Hub </a>
. We also co-operate directly on troubleshooting, and we offer an opportunity to test updates via our <a href="https://dev.arma3.com/rc-branch" target=""> Release Candidate tests </a>
. Modders, server administrators, and other members of the community do their best to prepare for updates and to address issues post-release as quickly as possible. Please be mindful of some interruptions (especially in the first hours / days after a release) while we all work to improve the game together.
A
Legacy Build
Steam branch is available for advanced users. It contains the previous significant main branch version (2.12). It can be used to compare specific changes between major releases. The access code for this branch is:
Arma3Legacy212
This update does not apply to <a href="http://dev.arma3.com/ports" target=""> the experimental Mac client ports </a>
.
You can find the servers in the Steam library (switch the filter to "Tools") - "Arma 3 Server" (based on your OS, it will download the Windows or Linux version).
- Administrators can also use the command-line <a href="https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/SteamCMD" target=""> SteamCMD </a>
- utility. The app ID is to be 233780.
- NVIDIA GameWorks™ Technology provided under license from NVIDIA Corporation. Copyright © 2002-2018 NVIDIA Corporation. All rights reserved. NVIDIA® and PhysX® are trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation and are used under license.
In case of problems, please check the <a href="http://support.bistudio.com/arma-3" target=""> Bohemia Interactive support F.A.Q. </a>
, <a href="http://arma3.com/faq" target=""> Arma 3 F.A.Q. </a>
, <a href="http://www.battleye.com/support/faq/" target=""> BattlEye F.A.Q. </a>
, or <a href="https://arma3.com/launcher/troubleshooting" target=""> Launcher troubleshooting guide </a>
.
You can help us to further improve the game by posting your feedback on the <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/" target=""> Feedback Tracker </a>
.

CHANGELOG

DATA

Fixed: Multiplayer issue where the T-100X gunner was not able to fire if another player was sitting in the driver seat - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T175344" target=""> FT-T175344 </a>
Fixed: T-100X cannon charge could be held when exiting the gunner seat - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T175276" target=""> FT-T175276 </a>

SPOTREP-00114

FROM: High Command
TO: Arma 3 Users
UNIT: Main Branch
ACTIVITY: Game Mini-Update 2.16 (Creator DLC Support, Haze, Ultrawide)
SIZE: ~28 MB / ~4 MB

NOTES

Contact consists of 2 data packs / folders:
- Contact (via
- PLAY CONTACT
- or

-mod=Contact)\n** Contact (Platform): for most other use cases, including sandbox multiplayer (loaded by default for all players)

Consider using the Steam client option to verify the integrity of the local game cache to avoid corrupted data after downloading this update.
Consider defragmenting your HDD after downloading large updates.
Updating a deeply moddable game and its platform is not without risks. We use various methods to communicate upcoming changes to our awesome modding community, such as via the <a href="https://dev.arma3.com/" target=""> Dev Hub </a>
. We also co-operate directly on troubleshooting, and we offer an opportunity to test updates via our <a href="https://dev.arma3.com/rc-branch" target=""> Release Candidate tests </a>
. Modders, server administrators, and other members of the community do their best to prepare for updates and to address issues post-release as quickly as possible. Please be mindful of some interruptions (especially in the first hours / days after a release) while we all work to improve the game together.
A
Legacy Build
Steam branch is available for advanced users. It contains the previous significant main branch version (2.14). It can be used to compare specific changes between major releases. The access code for this branch is:
Arma3Legacy214
This update does not apply to <a href="http://dev.arma3.com/ports" target=""> the experimental Mac client ports </a>
.
You can find the servers in the Steam library (switch the filter to "Tools") - "Arma 3 Server" (based on your OS, it will download the Windows or Linux version).
- Administrators can also use the command-line <a href="https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/SteamCMD" target=""> SteamCMD </a>
- utility. The app ID is to be 233780.
- NVIDIA GameWorks™ Technology provided under license from NVIDIA Corporation. Copyright © 2002-2018 NVIDIA Corporation. All rights reserved. NVIDIA® and PhysX® are trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation and are used under license.
In case of problems, please check the <a href="http://support.bistudio.com/arma-3" target=""> Bohemia Interactive support F.A.Q. </a>
, <a href="http://arma3.com/faq" target=""> Arma 3 F.A.Q. </a>
, <a href="http://www.battleye.com/support/faq/" target=""> BattlEye F.A.Q. </a>
, or <a href="https://arma3.com/launcher/troubleshooting" target=""> Launcher troubleshooting guide </a>
.
You can help us to further improve the game by posting your feedback on the <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/" target=""> Feedback Tracker </a>
.

CHANGELOG

ENGINE

Added: Video option that allows overriding and reducing haze strength
(
Standard
is default and means the world config settings are used)
Added:
overrideHazeQuality
server and scenario parameters, and also added haze to the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getVideoOptions" target=""> getVideoOptions </a>
command
Tweaked: Ultrawide is now the default for high aspect ratio screens (instead of triple-head)
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/focusOn" target=""> focusOn </a>
script command
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setWaterLeakiness" target=""> setWaterLeakiness </a>
/ <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setWaterFillPercentage" target=""> setWaterFillPercentage </a>
/ <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getWaterFillPercentage" target=""> getWaterFillPercentage </a>
script commands
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getWaterLeakiness" target=""> getWaterLeakiness </a>
script command
Added: Ability to draw <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/cutRsc" target=""> cutRsc </a>
/ <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/cutText" target=""> cutText </a>
/ <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/cutObj" target=""> cutObj </a>
behind the game HUD using a new bool parameter - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T72205" target=""> FT-T72205 </a>
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/PreProcessor_Commands" target=""> Preprocessor </a>
definitions
__YEAR__
/
__MONTH__
/
__DAY__
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Description.ext" target=""> description.ext </a>
DifficultyOverride
class
Added: Aspect ratio settings for ultrawide monitors (disables triple-head detection)
Added: "Restart required" dialog when changing aspect ratio's triple-head state
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setFuelConsumptionCoef" target=""> set </a>
/ <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getFuelConsumptionCoef" target=""> getFuelConsumptionCoef </a>
script commands - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T172144" target=""> FT-T172144 </a>
Tweaked: "HandleDamage" event was extended with additional context
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/clientOwner" target=""> clientOwner </a>
of the server host changed after loading a save (e.g. leading to never-ending secondary tank explosions) - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T175731" target=""> FT-T175731 </a>
Fixed: Sling loading hooks could get duplicated on loading saves - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T177659" target=""> FT-T177659 </a>
Fixed: Disabled helicopters exploding when turned upside down (previously experimental only, switched to all builds enabled)
Fixed: Bug / crash where file reads could be mixed up and the wrong file was attempted to be read - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T164178" target=""> FT-T164178 </a>
Fixed: Possible crash when being disconnected from a multiplayer server
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/createHashMapObject" target=""> createHashMapObject </a>
passed a wrong value in the constructor's
_self
variable, if called in a scheduled environment - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T175632" target=""> FT-T175632 </a>
Fixed: Game freeze when changing unit group assignment inside Zeus when a unit is synced to a trigger - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T175342" target=""> FT-T175342 </a>
Fixed: Crash when trying to use
playTrigger
or
volume
expressions in
CfgSoundSets
on a
SoundObject
Fixed: Server could get stuck in a state where every player was kicked due to BattlEye timeout
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/createHashMapObject" target=""> createHashMapObject </a>
when using Object/HashMap as
#base
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Procedural_Textures#UI_On_Texture" target=""> UI to Texture </a>
would not reload after being unloaded (out of VRAM or changing texture quality)
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/createHashMapObject" target=""> HashMapObject </a>
with an unscheduled flag would not return any values when methods are called - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T176535" target=""> FT-T176535 </a>
Fixed:
damageEffects
material swapping did not consider
hiddenSelection
material changes (on hit points without a visual selection) - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T173561" target=""> FT-T173561 </a>
Fixed: Vehicles'
VisualSensor
could see targets through buildings and objects - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T176526" target=""> FT-T176526 </a>
Fixed: Default system memory detection on 64bit systems was limited to 4GB (now is 16GB)
Fixed: Default system memory detection on 64bit Linux servers was limited to 4GB (now is 8GB)
Fixed: A possible crash connected to sling loading
Fixed: Various PhysX issues related to the vehicle suspension system

LAUNCHER

Added: Support for <a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/2647760/" target=""> Reaction Forces Creator DLC </a>
Tweaked: The Launcher now does not create the
!Workshop
folder anymore in Proton (because it did not work correctly) - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T178177" target=""> FT-T178177 </a>

SERVER

Updated: Stand-alone Windows Dedicated Server (2.16)
Updated: Stand-alone Linux Dedicated Server (2.16)
- The data in

-mod=contact** is not fully multiplayer compatible (it is meant for the singleplayer campaign experience); we recommend only hosting servers with it for special use cases This data is signed by a new A3C key whose presence can be used to control what client data is allowed on the server

- Known issue: Steam client modifies the
- steam_appid.txt
- file incorrectly. In case of issues, verify its content is:
107410
- Known issue: Sometimes the add-ons are loaded from the wrong installation (e.g. main game)
- Try adding

-mod=curator;kart;heli;mark;expansion;jets;argo;orange;tacops;tank;enoch;aow** to your

- arma3server.exe
- shortcut

SPOTREP-00115

FROM: High Command
TO: Arma 3 Users
UNIT: Main Branch
ACTIVITY: Game Update 2.18 (Grenades vs Glass / Water, Character Damage Consistency, Platform Support)
SIZE: ~2.9 GB / ~167 MB (depends on Contact ownership)

NOTES

Contact consists of 2 data packs / folders:
- Contact (via
- PLAY CONTACT
- or

-mod=Contact)\n** Contact (Platform): for most other use cases, including sandbox multiplayer (loaded by default for all players)

Consider using the Steam client option to verify the integrity of the local game cache to avoid corrupted data after downloading this update.
Consider defragmenting your HDD after downloading large updates.
Updating a deeply moddable game and its platform is not without risks. We use various methods to communicate upcoming changes to our awesome modding community, such as via the <a href="https://dev.arma3.com/" target=""> Dev Hub </a>
. We also co-operate directly on troubleshooting, and we offer an opportunity to test updates via our <a href="https://dev.arma3.com/rc-branch" target=""> Release Candidate tests </a>
. Modders, server administrators, and other members of the community do their best to prepare for updates and to address issues post-release as quickly as possible. Please be mindful of some interruptions (especially in the first hours / days after a release) while we all work to improve the game together.
A
Legacy Build
Steam branch is available for advanced users. It contains the previous significant main branch version (2.16). It can be used to compare specific changes between major releases. The access code for this branch is:
Arma3Legacy216
This update does not yet apply to <a href="http://dev.arma3.com/ports" target=""> the experimental Mac client ports </a>
.
You can find the servers in the Steam library (switch the filter to "Tools") - "Arma 3 Server" (based on your OS, it will download the Windows or Linux version).
- Administrators can also use the command-line <a href="https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/SteamCMD" target=""> SteamCMD </a>
- utility. The app ID is to be 233780.
- NVIDIA GameWorks™ Technology provided under license from NVIDIA Corporation. Copyright © 2002-2018 NVIDIA Corporation. All rights reserved. NVIDIA® and PhysX® are trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation and are used under license.
In case of problems, please check the <a href="http://support.bistudio.com/arma-3" target=""> Bohemia Interactive support F.A.Q. </a>
, <a href="http://arma3.com/faq" target=""> Arma 3 F.A.Q. </a>
, <a href="http://www.battleye.com/support/faq/" target=""> BattlEye F.A.Q. </a>
, or <a href="https://arma3.com/launcher/troubleshooting" target=""> Launcher troubleshooting guide </a>
.
You can help us to further improve the game by posting your feedback on the <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/" target=""> Feedback Tracker </a>
.

CHANGELOG

DATA

Added: <a href="https://www.bohemia.net/blog/czech-veterans-day-summary" target=""> Czech Veterans Day 2023 selected screenshots </a>
to Showcase Art of War
(Lars Blanken Gallery)
Added:
BIS_fnc_unflipThing
scripting function
Added: Re-enabled unflip action for Quadbike - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T171437" target=""> FT-T171437 </a>
Added: Missing impact sounds for shot grenades
Added: Missing glass breaking sounds for grenades
Added: Body impact sounds for grenades
Added: Translations for Steam launch options
Tweaked: Unified Geometry LOD on all character models
(this should result in more unified damage behavior between various uniforms)
Tweaked: Debug console can be enabled for singleplayer scenarios with
enableDebugConsole
scenario parameter - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T178141" target=""> FT-T178141 </a>
Tweaked: Added option to skip automatic scenario parameter initialization in singleplayer - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T178325" target=""> FT-T178325 </a>
Tweaked: Helicopter rotor collision profile sizes were made more accurate for vanilla aircraft
Tweaked: Generated new inventory icons for Ghillie suits
Tweaked: Improved UV mapping of the VR Slope (10x5x4) object - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T177369" target=""> FT-T177369 </a>
Tweaked: Removed inventory pictures from vehicle-based SPG9 magazines - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T180323" target=""> FT-T180323 </a>
Tweaked: Moved some of HEMTT's Virtual Garage texture configuration from Apex to its vanilla counterparts
Tweaked: View geometry of a few more structures (House_1W03_F, House_2W03_F, House_2W04_F, House_2W05_F, IndustrialShed_01_F and u_House_Big_01_V1_F) - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T146447" target=""> FT-T146447 </a>
Tweaked: VR world is now using separate footstep sounds - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T180485" target=""> FT-T180485 </a>
Tweaked: Empty placeholder mission scripts from config, such as
initServerPlayer
, etc. are now ignored on mission start - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T85153" target=""> FT-T85153 </a>
Tweaked: High Command module was failing to execute properly when <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_execVM" target=""> BIS_fnc_execVM </a>
was blocked by the mission maker
Tweaked: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_setCustomSoundController" target=""> BIS_fnc_setCustomSoundController </a>
adapted to handle JIP players - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T159347" target=""> FT-T159347 </a>
Tweaked: Regenerated a lot of Eden Editor previews to fix glitches with various assets
Tweaked: Enabled inventory on AL-6 boxes - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T179981" target=""> FT-T179981 </a>
Fixed: Eden Editor preview generation when trying to generate previews for all assets in specified mods
Fixed: A recent fix in an audio conversion tool has now been applied on all sound data. This should reduce 'popping' glitches at the end of samples.
Fixed: Scripted music jukebox and updated some of its functionality
Fixed: Edit Terrain Object module did not multiplayer sync its enable damage parameter - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T133265" target=""> FT-T133265 </a>
Fixed: Edit Terrain Object module did not multiplayer sync locking of doors
Fixed: Script error in the Hide Terrain Object module - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T176122" target=""> FT-T176122 </a>
Fixed: Wrong unflip action condition for UGV - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T171437" target=""> FT-T171437 </a>
Fixed: Wrong unflip action condition for Kart - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T171437" target=""> FT-T171437 </a>
Fixed: Undefined variable error in
BIS_fnc_unflipVehicle
Fixed: Wrong unflip action condition for static weapons - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T171437" target=""> FT-T171437 </a>
Fixed: The unflip UGV action was not visible - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T171437" target=""> FT-T171437 </a>
Fixed: Typo in
respawnLinkedItems
of the FIA Autorifleman - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T178528" target=""> FT-T178528 </a>
Fixed: Hole in the bottom part of the MRD scope mesh
Fixed: Projectile penetration of Military Coffin props
Fixed: Floating mesh in the Prowler model
Fixed: Footstep sounds on the green version of Bunker (Tower) - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T122026#2486629" target=""> FT-T122026 </a>
Fixed: Hidden selections on rugged communication terminals
Fixed: Weird vertex issue on a couple more small damaged houses - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T163748" target=""> FT-T163748 </a>
Fixed: Double echo sound when firing Katiba or SPAR-16 indoors - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T178139" target=""> FT-T178139 </a>
Fixed: Issue related to occluders on Livonia civilian houses - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T156396" target=""> FT-T156396 </a>
Fixed: Double echo sound when firing Mk200 indoors - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T178139" target=""> FT-T178139 </a>
Fixed: Wrong size of the water impact splash effect for grenades
Fixed: Wrong water splash effect for shot grenades (UGL)
Fixed: Some custom animations did not reset properly in Eden Editor - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T166771" target=""> FT-T166771 </a>
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/supportInfo" target=""> supportInfo </a>
types did not support filtering by name
Fixed: Script error in the live feed module ( <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_liveFeed" target=""> BIS_fnc_liveFeed </a>)\n <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T178986" target=""> FT-T178986 </a>
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_setIdentity" target=""> BIS_fnc_setIdentity </a>
was not always syncing the identity properly - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T85502" target=""> FT-T85502 </a>
Fixed: External sounds attenuated for Quadbike drivers and passenger
Fixed: External sounds attenuated for drivers in open LSVs
Fixed: External sounds attenuated for drivers in Karts
Fixed: Van siren was not working correctly for JIP players - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T159347" target=""> FT-T159347 </a>
Fixed: Offroad siren was not working correctly for JIP players
Fixed: Scripts with <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/format" target=""> format </a>
-related errors - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T182822" target=""> FT-T182822 </a>
Fixed: Script errors in <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_EGSpectator" target=""> BIS_fnc_EGSpectator </a>
- <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T180930" target=""> FT-T180930 </a>
Fixed: Errors in <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_EGSpectator" target=""> BIS_fnc_EGSpectator </a>
- <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T180413" target=""> FT-T180413 </a>
Fixed: Script error in Eden Editor interface - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T180633" target=""> FT-T180633 </a>
Fixed: Errors in the strategic map module - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T156710" target=""> FT-T156710 </a>
Fixed: Copy code performance results script error - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T182822" target=""> FT-T182822 </a>
Fixed: Eden Editor preview for Spetsnaz Recon Grenadier
Fixed: Hiding of the loading screen (unknown) game mode for singleplayer was broken since a recent engine change
Fixed: Vanguard MP would not always clear a leader's selection box after closing the map

ENGINE

Added: Simple VM script optimization
(64 bit only)
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Extensions" target=""> DLL extension </a>
access to DirectX
Added: Script commands <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/callExtension" target=""> callExtension </a>
/ <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getUserInfo" target=""> getUserInfo </a>
/ <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/missionNamespace" target=""> missionNamespace </a>
/ <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/uiNamespace" target=""> uiNamespace </a>
/ <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setVariable" target=""> setVariable </a>
/ <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getVariable" target=""> getVariable </a>
are now available in <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Server_Side_Scripting" target=""> server-side scripts </a>
- <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T173677" target=""> FT-T173677 </a>
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Server_Side_Scripting" target=""> "OnPlayerJoinAttempt" </a>
server event - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T173677" target=""> FT-T173677 </a>
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setAngularVelocity" target=""> setAngularVelocity </a>
/ <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/angularVelocity" target=""> angularVelocity </a>
script commands - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T160321" target=""> FT-T160321 </a>
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Server_Side_Scripting" target=""> Server-side scripting </a>
command
sendChatMessage
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Mission_Event_Handlers#EntityDeleted" target=""> "EntityDeleted" </a>
mission Event Handler - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T172847" target=""> FT-T172847 </a>
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/selectThrowable" target=""> selectThrowable </a>
script command - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T176047" target=""> FT-T176047 </a>
Added:
useAISteeringComponent
(binary variant), <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/isAISteeringComponentEnabled" target=""> isAISteeringComponentEnabled </a>
, <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/isUsingAISteeringComponent" target=""> isUsingAISteeringComponent </a>
script commands
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/throwables" target=""> throwables </a>
script command
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/isThrowable" target=""> isThrowable </a>
script command
Added: New <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Eden_Editor_Event_Handlers" target=""> Eden Editor Event Handlers </a>
: "OnMissionAttributeChanged", "OnEntityAttributeChanged", "OnBeforeMissionPreview" - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T175775" target=""> FT-T175775 </a>
Added: New <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Eden_Editor_Event_Handlers" target=""> Eden Editor Event Handlers </a>
: "OnEntityDragged", "OnEditableEntityAdded", "OnEditableEntityRemoved", "OnEntityParentChanged" - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T175775" target=""> FT-T175775 </a>
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/load3DENScenario" target=""> load3DENScenario </a>
, <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/get3DENMissionAttributes" target=""> get3DENMissionAttributes </a>
script commands - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T175775" target=""> FT-T175775 </a>
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/ignore3DENHistory" target=""> ignore3DENHistory </a>
/ <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/get3DENLayer" target=""> get3DENLayer </a>
/ <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/get3DENParent" target=""> get3DENParent </a>
/ <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/get3DENAttributes" target=""> get3DENAttributes </a>
script commands - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T175775" target=""> FT-T175775 </a>
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/privateAll" target=""> privateAll </a>
/ <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/import" target=""> import </a>
script commands
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/playerTargetLock" target=""> playerTargetLock </a>
script command
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Event_Handlers#Assembled" target=""> "Assembled" </a>
Event Handler - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T180929" target=""> FT-T180929 </a>
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getPhysicsCollisionFlag" target=""> get </a>
/ <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setPhysicsCollisionFlag" target=""> setPhysicsCollisionFlag </a>
script commands
Added: Weapon muzzle config Event Handlers "MagazineUnloaded", "SlotItemChanged", "WeaponChanged"
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/simulSetHumidity" target=""> simulSetHumidity </a>
command (reintroduced after a long absence)
Added: Alternative syntax for the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/deleteVehicle" target=""> deleteVehicle </a>
script command - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T177344" target=""> FT-T177344 </a>
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Cheats#SUPERFLUSH" target=""> SUPERFLUSH cheat </a>
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Event_Handlers#LeaningChanged" target=""> "LeaningChanged" </a>
entity Event Handler
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getLeaning" target=""> getLeaning </a>
script command - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T177319" target=""> FT-T177319 </a>
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/save3DENPreferences" target=""> save3DENPreferences </a>
script command - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T177916" target=""> FT-T177916 </a>
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/forceHitPointsDamageSync" target=""> forceHitPointsDamageSync </a>
script command - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T172490" target=""> FT-T172490 </a>
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getEntityInfo" target=""> getEntityInfo </a>
script command
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/actionNow" target=""> actionNow </a>
script command - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T177447" target=""> FT-T177447 </a>
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getModelInfo" target=""> getModelInfo </a>
now also returns mass - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T163583" target=""> FT-T163583 </a>
Added: Additional syntax for the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/landAt" target=""> landAt </a>
script command for landing at a specific helipad - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T178205" target=""> FT-T178205 </a>
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/disableAI" target=""> disableAI </a>
"FireWeapon"
Added: Additional context to the 'cycle as first waypoint' warning message - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T178338" target=""> FT-T178338 </a>
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Eden_Editor:_Custom_Composition#Modding_Compositions" target=""> Modded compositions </a>
now have a
scopeCurator
property that can be set to 0 to hide them from Zeus - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T174947" target=""> FT-T174947 </a>
Added: New script command <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setCompassDeclination" target=""> setCompassDeclination </a>
- <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T177407" target=""> FT-T177407 </a>
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/hashValue" target=""> hashValue </a>
command now supports <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/HashMap" target=""> HashMap </a>
as argument
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getBoneNames" target=""> getBoneNames </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getSelectionBones" target=""> getSelectionBones </a>
script commands - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T167461" target=""> FT-T167461 </a>
Added:
ENDLOAD
cheat code that forcefully ends a scripted loading screen - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T177862" target=""> FT-T177862 </a>
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setMissionOptions" target=""> setMissionOptions </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getMissionOptions" target=""> getMissionOptions </a>
script commands
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/ignoreTarget" target=""> ignoreTarget </a>
script command - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T178693" target=""> FT-T178693 </a>
, <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T178591" target=""> FT-T178591 </a>
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getShotInfo" target=""> getShotInfo </a>
script command
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getUnitMovesInfo" target=""> getUnitMovesInfo </a>
script command and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/switchMove" target=""> switchMove </a>
/ <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/switchGesture" target=""> switchGesture </a>
syntaxes - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T164731" target=""> FT-T164731 </a>
, <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T157753" target=""> FT-T157753 </a>
Added: Weapon holder support to the remains collector
Added:
weaponholderManagerMode
,
weaponholderRemovalMinTime
,
weaponholderRemovalMaxTime
,
weaponholderLimit <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Description.ext" target=""> mission config parameters </a>
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getRespawnVehicleInfo" target=""> getRespawnVehicleInfo </a>
script command
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getCorpseWeaponholders" target=""> getCorpseWeaponholders </a>
script command
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Extensions#Feature_Flags" target=""> DLL extension feature flags </a>
, context stack trace, and game functions
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/diag_remainsCollector" target=""> diag_remainsCollector </a>
script command
Added: The ability to set individual <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Description.ext#minPlayerDistance%5B%5D" target=""> minPlayerDistance </a>
for corpses, wrecks and weapon holders
Added: Optional Boolean to <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/surfaceTexture" target=""> surfaceTexture </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/surfaceType" target=""> surfaceType </a>
commands for accurate surface information
Added:
isADS
and
opticsMode
weapon animation sources - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T175562" target=""> FT-T175562 </a>
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/PreProcessor_Commands" target=""> Preprocessor definitions </a>
__FILE_NAME__/__FILE_SHORT__ - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T180256" target=""> FT-T180256 </a>
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/createSoundSourceLocal" target=""> createSoundSourceLocal </a>
- <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T180246" target=""> FT-T180246 </a>
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/allCameras" target=""> allCameras </a>
script command - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T180138" target=""> FT-T180138 </a>
Added: Engine support for headgear models switching based on NVG being on or off (
modelHMDOff
in class
ItemInfo
- not used in vanilla data) - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T169080" target=""> FT-T169080 </a>
Added: Map markers are now visible in 3D in Eden Editor - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T172248" target=""> FT-T172248 </a>
Added: Eden Editor markers can now be placed in 3D (not just on the 2D map)
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Event_Handlers#WeaponChanged" target=""> "WeaponChanged" </a>
entity Event Handler - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T178384" target=""> FT-T178384 </a>
Added: New argument to <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Event_Handlers#SlotItemChanged" target=""> "SlotItemChanged" </a>
entity event, and it now fires for weapon attachments - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T177742" target=""> FT-T177742 </a>
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Event_Handlers#MagazineUnloaded" target=""> "MagazineUnloaded" </a>
entity event - FT-T174935
Added: "MagazineReloading" entity event
Added: Vehicle marker lights now animate with animated memory points
Added: New script command <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/screenToWorldDirection" target=""> screenToWorldDirection </a>
, and an alternative syntax for <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/screenToWorld" target=""> screenToWorld </a>
/ <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/worldToScreen" target=""> worldToScreen </a>
for a specific camera - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T181178" target=""> FT-T181178 </a>
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Mission_Event_Handlers#Draw2D" target=""> "Draw2D" </a>
mission Event Handler
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/hasCustomFace" target=""> hasCustomFace </a>
script command - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T85502" target=""> FT-T85502 </a>
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/missileState" target=""> missileState </a>
script command
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/set3DENAttachedCursorEntity" target=""> set3DENAttachedCursorEntity </a>
script command - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T182548" target=""> FT-T182548 </a>
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Mission_Event_Handlers#ArtilleryShellFired" target=""> "ArtilleryShellFired" </a>
mission Event Handler - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T180721" target=""> FT-T180721 </a>
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/drawLine" target=""> drawLine </a>
/ <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/drawLine3D" target=""> drawLine3D </a>
now have a
width
parameter - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T122512" target=""> FT-T122512 </a>
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getSteamFriendsServers" target=""> getSteamFriendsServers </a>
now also returns the
steamUID
of the player - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T176268" target=""> FT-T176268 </a>
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/ctrlModelVectorSide" target=""> ctrlModelVectorSide </a>
script command
Added: Vehicle config parameter
disableDriverAttenuation
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/remoteExecutedJIPID" target=""> remoteExecutedJIPID </a>
script command
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Mission_Event_Handlers#SaveGame" target=""> "SaveGame" </a>
mission Event Handler - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T182887" target=""> FT-T182887 </a>
Added:
allExtensions
script command (with code signing certificate information and checking) - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T78558" target=""> FT-T78558 </a>
, <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T74717" target=""> FT-T74717 </a>
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Event_Handlers#Attached" target=""> "Attached" </a>
/ <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Event_Handlers#Detached" target=""> "Detached" </a>
entity events
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/toJSON" target=""> toJSON </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/fromJSON" target=""> fromJSON </a>
script commands - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T168271" target=""> FT-T168271 </a>
Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Event_Handlers#UnitKilled" target=""> "UnitKilled" </a>
group Event Handler - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T170658" target=""> FT-T170658 </a>
Added: Server network anti-flood protections
Added: Mission option to ignore upside-down self damage for helicopters
Tweaked: Improved performance of nular commands and variables - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T123419" target=""> FT-T123419 </a>
Tweaked: Added alternative
UAVTerminalReleaseConnection
action - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T171357" target=""> FT-T171357 </a>
Tweaked: Various UAV interaction fixes, including improved teamplay (the ability to have different players be the driver and gunner at the same time)
Tweaked: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/allUsers" target=""> allUsers </a>
command is now available in <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Server_Side_Scripting" target=""> server-side scripting </a>
Tweaked: Chat is now displayed while in a server connection loading screen - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T173677" target=""> FT-T173677 </a>
Tweaked: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/remoteExec" target=""> remoteExec </a>
blocked server log messages now log what command / function was attempted to be executed - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T175345" target=""> FT-T175345 </a>
Tweaked: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/useAISteeringComponent" target=""> useAISteeringComponent </a>
script command now also affects cars (previously only tanks)
Tweaked: The magazine tooltip in the inventory now shows the current ammo count as well as the maximum capacity
Tweaked: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getAllUnitTraits" target=""> getAllUnitTraits </a>
now also accepts a class name
Tweaked: Added alternative syntax to <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/deleteAt" target=""> deleteAt </a>
to accept an array of indexes - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T166810" target=""> FT-T166810 </a>
Tweaked: Added alternative syntax to the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/distance" target=""> distance </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/distanceSqr" target=""> distanceSqr </a>
script commands - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T176547" target=""> FT-T176547 </a>
Tweaked: Added alternative syntax to the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/isNil" target=""> isNil </a>
script command - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T176559" target=""> FT-T176559 </a>
Tweaked: Added an alternative syntax to the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/ctrlActivate" target=""> ctrlActivate </a>
script command - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T176691" target=""> FT-T176691 </a>
Tweaked: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Event_Handlers#Music_Event_Handlers" target=""> Music Event Handlers </a>
now return track length and current play position
Tweaked: Added optional <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/say3D" target=""> say3D </a>
parameter to simulate speed of sound - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T177255" target=""> FT-T177255 </a>
Tweaked: Several memory allocation related optimizations
Tweaked: Improved player leaning sync in multiplayer - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T177317" target=""> FT-T177317 </a>
Tweaked: Improved rotor collision handling
Tweaked: Config errors because of the wrong magazine name in
addMagazine*
commands are now suppressed and RPT entries are added instead - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T177653" target=""> FT-T177653 </a>
Tweaked: Config errors because of the wrong backpack name in
addBackpackCargo*
commands are now suppressed and RPT entries are added instead - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T177653" target=""> FT-T177653 </a>
Tweaked: Config errors because of the wrong weapon name in
addWeapon*
commands are now suppressed and RPT entries are added instead - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T177653" target=""> FT-T177653 </a>
Tweaked: Removed hit point update messages for entities without hit points
Tweaked: Injury feedback sound effect was improved - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T62013" target=""> FT-T62013 </a>
, <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T76733" target=""> FT-T76733 </a>
, <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T65127" target=""> FT-T65127 </a>
Tweaked: Blood drop effect was improved
Tweaked: Added an optional Boolean to <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/canAdd" target=""> canAdd* </a>
script commands to ignore a character's maximum load - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T178202" target=""> FT-T178202 </a>
Tweaked: Added alternative syntax to the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/nearEntities" target=""> nearEntities </a>
script command - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T178337" target=""> FT-T178337 </a>
Tweaked: Added an option to <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/allObjects" target=""> allObjects </a>
to return all vehicles and crew
Tweaked: Alternative syntax for <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/nearEntities" target=""> nearEntities </a>
was extended to optionally include vehicle crew in its return - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T178337" target=""> FT-T178337 </a>
Tweaked: Small UAV rotor collision handling
Tweaked: Improved damage handling of engine events
Tweaked: The reliability of healing an injured character in multiplayer was improved
Tweaked: Added an optional parameter to
setHit*
commands to break rotors - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T178698" target=""> FT-T178698 </a>
Tweaked: Added an option to filter out fake head hits from the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Event_Handlers#HandleDamage" target=""> "HandleDamage" </a>
Event Handler
Tweaked: Added an ability to terminate FSM scripts - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T178737" target=""> FT-T178737 </a>
Tweaked: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setMagazineTurretAmmo" target=""> setMagazineTurretAmmo </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/magazineTurretAmmo" target=""> magazineTurretAmmo </a>
have been improved - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T79689" target=""> FT-T79689 </a>
Tweaked: Added additional inventory item type validation for <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setUnitLoadout" target=""> setUnitLoadout </a>
when passing an array
Tweaked:
shotInstigator
parameter added to <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Event_Handlers#HitPart" target=""> "HitPart" </a>
, <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Event_Handlers#Ammo_Config_Events" target=""> "AmmoHit" </a>
, <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Event_Handlers#HitExplosion" target=""> "HitExplosion" </a>
, and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Event_Scripts#onFlare.sqs" target=""> "OnFlare" </a>
events - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T178958" target=""> FT-T178958 </a>
Tweaked: Improved <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/allPlayers" target=""> allPlayers </a>
script command on servers - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T166966" target=""> FT-T166966 </a>
Tweaked: Added alternative syntax to the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getUserInfo" target=""> getUserInfo </a>
script command
Tweaked: Performance optimization for script Boolean values
Tweaked: Added
disposalCheckPeriod
parameter to the remains collector
Tweaked: Performance improvement when using many R2T textures
Tweaked: Changed default disposal check period from 1 second to 5 seconds in remains collector
Tweaked: Wreck priority removal is now calculated depending on whether or not the wreck is smoking
Tweaked: Added an extra optional parameter to <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/respawnVehicle" target=""> respawnVehicle </a>
Tweaked: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Vehicle_Respawn" target=""> Vehicle respawn </a>
options are significantly extended
Tweaked: More helpful error messages when a server's "keys" folder is missing or empty (thanks
Lango)\n* Tweaked: Added an option to follow a respawn marker's direction for vehicles
Tweaked: Indefinite vehicle respawn default option is now -1 (the wreck left behind gets a suffix
_oldwreck)\n* Tweaked: Vehicle respawn marker search was improved
Tweaked: Vehicle respawn marker selection was further improved, and the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getRespawnVehicleInfo" target=""> getRespawnVehicleInfo </a>
command was extended
Tweaked: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/PreProcessor_Commands#has_include" target=""> __has_include </a>
now also parses macros in its parameter (thanks
Stoney)\n <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T153547" target=""> FT-T153547 </a>
Tweaked: Added a cache of recent patterns for
regex*
script commands
Tweaked: Finished integration of weapon holders into the remains collector
Tweaked: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/objectParent" target=""> objectParent </a>
now also returns a weapon holder's creator unit
Tweaked: Upgraded Linux compiler (no behavior changes expected)
Tweaked: Scripted division by zero now returns infinity (previously 0, still triggers a script error)
Tweaked: Improved performance of <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getModelInfo" target=""> getModelInfo </a>
Tweaked: New
hitGlassBreak[] = {}
config parameter for glass breaking impact sounds
Tweaked: Grenade impacts on characters now deal corresponding minor damage based on the kinetic energy and angle of impact
Tweaked: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Event_Handlers#WeaponAssembled" target=""> "WeaponAssembled" </a>
, <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Event_Handlers#WeaponDisassembled" target=""> "WeaponDisassembled" </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Event_Handlers#Disassembled" target=""> "Disassembled" </a>
Event Handlers now receive extended parameters - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T180929" target=""> FT-T180929 </a>
Tweaked: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getAttackTarget" target=""> getAttackTarget </a>
now shows targets sooner - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T154359" target=""> FT-T154359 </a>
Tweaked: Added a parameter to <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/addForce" target=""> addForce </a>
to disable setting characters to unconscious
Tweaked: Eden Editor object icons now rotate with the object
Tweaked: Eden Editor map markers now become visible when selected even if their alpha is 0%
Tweaked: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/face" target=""> face </a>
command now properly returns the current face as a class name - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T85502" target=""> FT-T85502 </a>
Tweaked: Alternative syntax added for <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setMissileTarget" target=""> setMissileTarget </a>
script command
Tweaked: Zeus height-only movement now blocks horizontal movement
Tweaked: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/missileState" target=""> missileState </a>
extended with missile flight profile
Tweaked: Added alternative syntax for <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/name" target=""> name </a>
command
Tweaked: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/serverTime" target=""> serverTime </a>
/ <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/netId" target=""> netId </a>
/ <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/objectFromNetId" target=""> objectFromNetId </a>
/ <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/groupFromNetId" target=""> groupFromNetId </a>
script commands now also work in singleplayer - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T182176" target=""> FT-T182176 </a>
Tweaked: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/format" target=""> format </a>
script command is no longer limited to 8191 characters (now 8388608) - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T81725" target=""> FT-T81725 </a>
Tweaked: Improved script performance
Tweaked: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/allLODs" target=""> allLODs </a>
now returns whether a LOD is currently loaded
Tweaked: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Event_Handlers#HandleHeal" target=""> "HandleHeal" </a>
Event Handler return was extended
Tweaked: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/drawRectangle" target=""> drawRectangle </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/drawEllipse" target=""> drawEllipse </a>
optional parameter - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T165080" target=""> FT-T165080 </a>
Tweaked: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/missionProfileNamespace" target=""> missionProfileNamespace </a>
is now saved on mission end (only if <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/isMissionProfileNamespaceLoaded" target=""> isMissionProfileNamespaceLoaded </a>)\n <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T183037" target=""> FT-T183037 </a>
Tweaked: Chat channels which are not available will not appear in the UI channel selection - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T179942" target=""> FT-T179942 </a>
Tweaked: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/copyFromClipboard" target=""> copyFromClipboard </a>
is now available in Eden Editor multiplayer mode
Tweaked: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Event_Handlers#EpeContactStart" target=""> "EpeContactStart" </a>
event now triggers before collision damage is applied - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T177724" target=""> FT-T177724 </a>
Fixed: Crashes related to deleting Controls / closing Displays from UI Event Handlers
Fixed: Server not closing files in some cases (like server.cfg not being editable)
Fixed: Potential crash - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T175703" target=""> FT-T175703 </a>
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Event_Handlers#HitPart" target=""> "HitPart" </a>
Event Handler returned a null projectile for missiles - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T120107" target=""> FT-T120107 </a>
Fixed: Eden Editor search detected "mod" / "class" prefix even if it did not have a whitespace - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T175748" target=""> FT-T175748 </a>
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Event_Handlers#HitPart" target=""> "HitPart" </a>
ammo Event Handler on missiles did not trigger when hitting terrain
Fixed: shotShell projectiles were creating many tiny explosions when passing through foliage - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T176022" target=""> FT-T176022 </a>
Fixed: IR grenade selection failed with <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/selectThrowable" target=""> selectThrowable </a>
- <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T176248" target=""> FT-T176248 </a>
Fixed:
-language=
command-line parameter did not always work
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/add3DENEventHandler" target=""> add3DENEventHandler </a>
, <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/ctrlAddEventHandler" target=""> ctrlAddEventHandler </a>
, <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/displayAddEventHandler" target=""> displayAddEventHandler </a>
did not report Enum errors when providing invalid event names
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/add3DENEventHandler" target=""> add3DENEventHandler </a>
, <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/ctrlAddEventHandler" target=""> ctrlAddEventHandler </a>
, <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/displayAddEventHandler" target=""> displayAddEventHandler </a>
always copied / recompiled event scripts instead of passing code directly
Fixed: Listbox scrollbars were not always calculated correctly - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T176371" target=""> FT-T176371 </a>
Fixed: Possible desync during a change of the remote control while exiting a vehicle
Fixed: Eden Editor's <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Eden_Editor_Event_Handlers#OnHistoryChange" target=""> "OnHistoryChange" </a>
event did not trigger when placing a comment - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T176250" target=""> FT-T176250 </a>
Fixed: Join-In-Progress players would see destroyed building destruction effects - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T176730" target=""> FT-T176730 </a>
Fixed: Building destruction effects were ignored when executed on the server - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T176730" target=""> FT-T176730 </a>
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/playSound3D" target=""> playSound3D </a>
was not taking into account the speed of sound on remote clients - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T176809" target=""> FT-T176809 </a>
Fixed: Player became a non-player unit during Eden Editor batch undo - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T176785" target=""> FT-T176785 </a>
Fixed: Non-JIP players would see undestroyed parts of destroyed buildings on Dedicated Servers - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T176730" target=""> FT-T176730 </a>
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/User_Interface_Event_Handlers#onButtonClick" target=""> "ButtonClick" </a>
UI Event Handler was not handled properly - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T177038" target=""> FT-T177038 </a>
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/playSound3D" target=""> playSound3D </a>
did not play on remote clients if the sound started with a slash - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T177167" target=""> FT-T177167 </a>
Fixed: Eden Editor player selection on undo-redo - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T176785" target=""> FT-T176785 </a>
Fixed: Players would get desynced after hitting a rotor - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T126837" target=""> FT-T126837 </a>
Fixed:
FLUSH
cheat did not work
Fixed: Boat engine RPM would not go back to zero when the engine is turned off
Fixed: EPE events were not returning <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Simple_Objects" target=""> Simple Objects </a>
- <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T177763" target=""> FT-T177763 </a>
Fixed: Repairing a building in Eden Editor was not working - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T133265" target=""> FT-T133265 </a>
Fixed: Zeus curators could be killed by rotors - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T177898" target=""> FT-T177898 </a>
Fixed: Group name was not shown in the Eden Editor entity list - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T177915" target=""> FT-T177915 </a>
Fixed: Desync between hit points of static buildings for Join In Progress - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T172490" target=""> FT-T172490 </a>
Fixed: Repaired static buildings did not sync hit points for Join In Progress - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T172490" target=""> FT-T172490 </a>
Fixed: Repairing static buildings destroyed with effects was not always working correctly
Fixed: Different hit points damage values for remote entities - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T172490" target=""> FT-T172490 </a>
Fixed: Remote players could not be healed with FAKs - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T172860" target=""> FT-T172860 </a>
Fixed: Bleeding effects did not work correctly in multiplayer - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T172855" target=""> FT-T172855 </a>
Fixed: Bleeding was not stopping after applying a FAK - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T172855" target=""> FT-T172855 </a>
Fixed: Some sounds in the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Event_Handlers#SoundPlayed" target=""> "SoundPlayed" </a>
Event Handler were reported incorrectly
Fixed: Dedicated Servers with
autoinit
and
persistent=0
were not created properly
Fixed: AI characters may move away while getting healed (failing the heal) - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T158514" target=""> FT-T158514 </a>
Fixed: Explosion sound effects were not audible if the explosion occurred beyond the view distance - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T171589" target=""> FT-T171589 </a>
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Mission_Event_Handlers#PlayerViewChanged" target=""> "PlayerViewChanged" </a>
Event Handler was not firing for remote vehicles - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T127894" target=""> FT-T127894 </a>
, <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T127838" target=""> FT-T127838 </a>
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Event_Handlers#HandleDamage" target=""> "HandleDamage" </a>
event was not called for rotor destruction - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T178690" target=""> FT-T178690 </a>
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Structured_Text#Image" target=""> Structured Text image tags </a>
would lowercase the image path (this caused issues with "uiEx" procedural textures)
Fixed: Missing instigator parameter in some of the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Event_Handlers#HandleDamage" target=""> "HandleDamage" </a>
events - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T178697" target=""> FT-T178697 </a>
Fixed: Instigator parameter was not broadcast in events - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T178958" target=""> FT-T178958 </a>
Fixed: Eden Editor search could throw config errors when filtering while using modded compositions
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/create3DENComposition" target=""> create3DENComposition </a>
did not support modded compositions - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T178959" target=""> FT-T178959 </a>
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setShotParents" target=""> setShotParents </a>
did not work as expected - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T178977" target=""> FT-T178977 </a>
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Mission_Event_Handlers#OnUserSelectedPlayer" target=""> "OnUserSelectedPlayer" </a>
event was returning a null player - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T179027" target=""> FT-T179027 </a>
Fixed: Remains collector sometimes was not working as expected - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T171981" target=""> FT-T171981 </a>
Fixed: Rearm icons also appeared on locked supplies - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T171320" target=""> FT-T171320 </a>
Fixed: Desync in remote player gunner animations in static turrets - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T124694" target=""> FT-T124694 </a>
Fixed: Remains collector was not removing invisible dead characters from vehicle wrecks
Fixed: Remains collector was adding duplicate entries into a monitored array
Fixed: Remains collector was not always adding entities in multiplayer
Fixed: Helicopters destroyed without effects would continue burning and smoking
Fixed: Vehicles respawned as flying were created on the ground first when the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Event_Handlers#Respawn" target=""> "Respawn" </a>
Event Handler returned its position
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Event_Handlers#AnimDone" target=""> "AnimDone" </a>
event firing constantly after a unit's death - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T175658" target=""> FT-T175658 </a>
Fixed: Desync in some remote animations - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T124694" target=""> FT-T124694 </a>
Fixed: The <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/random" target=""> random </a>
script command would sometimes return the maximum value; it is now exclusive again (broken since 2008) - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T168113" target=""> FT-T168113 </a>
Fixed: Radio channel sentence types were not synchronized properly
Fixed: Reliability of adding / removing units to / from custom radio channels was improved
Fixed: Chat HUD was still present when a player was removed from the corresponding radio channel
Fixed: It was possible to add units to a radio channel that was not yet created
Fixed: The mortar gunner animation desync fix was breaking other get in turret animations - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T124694" target=""> FT-T124694 </a>
Fixed: Some <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Event_Handlers#UserAction_Event_Handlers" target=""> UserActionEventHandlers </a>
did not trigger when a UI was capturing the keypress - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T178835" target=""> FT-T178835 </a>
Fixed: Custom radio markers did not synchronize for JIP players - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T180034" target=""> FT-T180034 </a>
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/connectTerminalToUAV" target=""> connectTerminalToUAV </a>
command was not always behaving correctly
Fixed: Heal actions did not appear when touching water (now characters just need to have their upper body out of water) - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T178578" target=""> FT-T178578 </a>
Fixed:
soundFly
of shots was not simulating the speed of sound - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T178099" target=""> FT-T178099 </a>
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setFeatureType" target=""> Feature objects </a>
, that are under the mouse cursor while an Eden Editor world is cleaned up, could get stuck as ghost objects - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T174009" target=""> FT-T174009 </a>
Fixed: Script errors in <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/params" target=""> params </a>
would not print context to RPT (thanks
Jasper)\n* Fixed: Script errors in <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/params" target=""> params </a>
would not trigger the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Mission_Event_Handlers#ScriptError" target=""> "ScriptError" </a>
Event Handler
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/say3D" target=""> say3D </a>
was inconsistent with the returned type of value
Fixed: Scripted weapon holders were not added to the remains collector in the 'manage all' mode
Fixed: Possible crash on game exit
Fixed: Eden Editor missions could get stuck as multiplayer even with only one playable unit
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setUnitLoadout" target=""> setUnitLoadout </a>
did not trigger the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Event_Handlers#SlotItemChanged" target=""> "SlotItemChanged" </a>
Event Hander as expected - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T180338" target=""> FT-T180338 </a>
Fixed: Mission Event Handlers for markers were not triggered locally with Zeus interface changes
Fixed: Zeus-edited marker positions and directions did not broadcast to remote clients
Fixed: Custom radio markers were not updated for units added or removed from a channel
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/createHashMapObject" target=""> HashMapObject </a>
lost its object properties (methods and special functions) when transferred over network
Fixed: Some Eden Editor script commands had a wrong return type reported in their command info
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/clear3DENAttribute" target=""> clear3DENAttribute </a>
always returned false and its command info return type was also wrong
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setParticleFire" target=""> setParticleFire </a>
error message was misleading
Fixed: Advanced Flight Model helicopter simulation did not consider water buoyancy - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T180426" target=""> FT-T180426 </a>
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/createMarker" target=""> createMarker </a>
would ignore the
drawPriority
of other markers and incorrectly draw on top of higher priority markers - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T180604" target=""> FT-T180604 </a>
Fixed: Performance issue in Eden Editor when looking outside of the terrain
Fixed: Eden Editor lines that go through the camera (but don't start/end in the camera view) would randomly not show
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/HashMap" target=""> HashMap </a>
circular reference check when saving the game had a memory leak and a false positive - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T180508" target=""> FT-T180508 </a>
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/diag_codePerformance" target=""> diag_codePerformance </a>
had unexpected overhead, the measurement result could be 10% off from the real execution time
Fixed: ~8 millisecond micro stutter every 5 seconds - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T180665" target=""> FT-T180665 </a>
Fixed: Possible game freeze when rejoining a multiplayer server after being kicked
Fixed: Unarmed characters were unable to get up after being unconscious (they would be stuck in a lying on ground animation) - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T63879" target=""> FT-T63879 </a>
Fixed: High-resolution procedural textures with too few mipmaps were not always rendered on the screen - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T180876" target=""> FT-T180876 </a>
Fixed: Some cases where <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Procedural_Textures#UI_On_Texture" target=""> UI to Texture </a>
would not load other textures referenced in the display on first render
Fixed: Crash when saving the game with a script-created
#lightreflector
in the world - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T179975" target=""> FT-T179975 </a>
Fixed: Magazines added via
add*Cargo
script commands were not recognized - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T74244" target=""> FT-T74244 </a>
Fixed: Throwing a grenade could play an impact sound - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T180487" target=""> FT-T180487 </a>
, <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T73791" target=""> FT-T73791 </a>
Fixed: Grenade water splash effects were limited to remote clients
Fixed: Water splashes were missing for smoke grenades and chemlights
Fixed: Any surface impact for grenades was using the ground impact sound
Fixed: Underwater grenade simulation
Fixed: Grenade collisions with characters
Fixed: Smoke from grenades in water was finishing too soon on remote clients
Fixed: Grenade interaction with glass - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T126046" target=""> FT-T126046 </a>
, <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T82591" target=""> FT-T82591 </a>
, <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T79230" target=""> FT-T79230 </a>
, <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T76734" target=""> FT-T76734 </a>
, <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T71810" target=""> FT-T71810 </a>
, <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T71658" target=""> FT-T71658 </a>
, <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T67904" target=""> FT-T67904 </a>
, <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T66209" target=""> FT-T66209 </a>
, <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T64513" target=""> FT-T64513 </a>
, <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T76391" target=""> FT-T76391 </a>
, <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T70529" target=""> FT-T70529 </a>
, <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T67440" target=""> FT-T67440 </a>
Fixed: Smoke grenades were too loud underwater
Fixed: Close proximity grenade interactions with glass
Fixed: Could not scroll the player list in the role selection screen (it would always reset the scroll back to the top) - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T180434" target=""> FT-T180434 </a>
Fixed: Scrollbar in the role selection screen obscured the player mute button - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T180434" target=""> FT-T180434 </a>
Fixed: Player mute button in the role selection list would mute the wrong player, if the list was scrolled down
Fixed: Eden Editor multiplayer scenarios would apply the player name to the "player" unit, even if a different "playable" unit was chosen
Fixed: Submunition shots could duplicate their effects (particles, impact craters) in multiplayer - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T177010" target=""> FT-T177010 </a>
Fixed: Eden Editor marker placement preview icons did not exactly match the markers (slight size difference and missing shadow)
Fixed: The "Expansions" list in the server browser was not able to display all mods (not even all DLCs fit into it)
Fixed: Hand grenades would disappear on remote clients after hitting water
Fixed: Ban reason was not displayed on clients being banned (but kick and BattlEye kick reasons were) - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T181310" target=""> FT-T181310 </a>
Fixed: Server kick/ban <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Server_Side_Scripting" target=""> commands </a>
now support whitespace in usernames by wrapping them in quotes - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T181310" target=""> FT-T181310 </a>
Fixed: Performance degradation when many scheduled scripts are active
Fixed: Missile targeting sensors did not check range / angle limits (anti-radiation missiles could target radar emitters that were behind the missile, out of range and whose radar did not even reach the missile) - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T181124" target=""> FT-T181124 </a>
Fixed: Removing all throwables via <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/addMagazineCargo" target=""> addMagazineCargo </a>
/ <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/addMagazineAmmoCargo" target=""> addMagazineAmmoCargo </a>
would leave a ghost grenade behind - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T76533" target=""> FT-T76533 </a>
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/removeMagazine" target=""> removeMagazine </a>
( <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/removeMagazineGlobal" target=""> Global </a>)\n <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T79813" target=""> FT-T79813 </a>
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/enableInfoPanelComponent" target=""> enableInfoPanelComponent </a>
could not disable
CustomDisplayComponent
- <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T162729" target=""> FT-T162729 </a>
Fixed: JIP clients did not always synchronize properly - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T171670" target=""> FT-T171670 </a>
Fixed: Crash when <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/cutText" target=""> cutText </a>
replaces itself during <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/User_Interface_Event_Handlers#onUnload" target=""> "Unload" </a>
Event Handler - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T182375" target=""> FT-T182375 </a>
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setFace" target=""> setFace </a>
was not setting custom faces properly - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T85502" target=""> FT-T85502 </a>
Fixed: Blank face after a player with a custom face left the server - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T85502" target=""> FT-T85502 </a>
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/face" target=""> face </a>
command not always returning the set face - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T85502" target=""> FT-T85502 </a>
Fixed: Localized titles and descriptions for exported missions were not showing in the scenarios menu - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T179398" target=""> FT-T179398 </a>
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Event_Handlers#Killed" target=""> "Killed" </a>
Event Handler was not triggering for upside down helicopter crashes - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T181306" target=""> FT-T181306 </a>
Fixed: Missing falling sound for mortar shells in some cases - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T159917" target=""> FT-T159917 </a>
Fixed: Delay in transferring UAV remote control to the player - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T182587" target=""> FT-T182587 </a>
Fixed: Entity leak after remote removal of a vest or uniform - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T182649" target=""> FT-T182649 </a>
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/say3D" target=""> say3D </a>
attenuated for drivers of open vehicles - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T84917" target=""> FT-T84917 </a>
Fixed: Siren could be heard twice when entering an ambulance while the siren is playing - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T159347" target=""> FT-T159347 </a>
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/loadAbs" target=""> loadAbs </a>
/ <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/load" target=""> load </a>
and the inventory UI container fill indicator, which counted the contents of Uniforms/Vests/Backpacks twice - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T167469" target=""> FT-T167469 </a>
Fixed: Inventory UI external container load progress bar preview was not considering contents in dragged containers - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T167469" target=""> FT-T167469 </a>
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/lnbDeleteRow" target=""> lnbDeleteRow </a>
did not trigger <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/User_Interface_Event_Handlers#onLbSelChanged" target=""> "OnLbSelChanged" </a>
even when the selected row had to be changed
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Event_Handlers#CargoUnloaded" target=""> "CargoUnloaded" </a>
entity event did not fire if the cargo was detached without being unloaded properly
Fixed: Some cases where the game would not create a crash report on crashing
Fixed: Vehicle door open states would not synchronize correctly in multiplayer - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T182082" target=""> FT-T182082 </a>
Fixed: Launcher firing effects did not work for remote units - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T182166" target=""> FT-T182166 </a>
Fixed: Memory corruption and random crashes when a structure with Path LOD was outside of terrain bounds (thanks
Floffel)\n* Fixed: Crash if a weapon magazine is removed during the <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Event_Handlers#Reloaded" target=""> "Reloaded" </a>
Event Handler
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Event_Handlers#HandleHeal" target=""> "HandleHeal" </a>
Event Handler ignored a returned Boolean - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T182892" target=""> FT-T182892 </a>
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Event_Handlers#HandleHeal" target=""> "HandleHeal" </a>
Event Handler did not trigger on healing at a medical vehicle - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T183117" target=""> FT-T183117 </a>
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Event_Handlers#HandleHeal" target=""> "HandleHeal" </a>
Event Handler isMedic parameter was always false - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T71433" target=""> FT-T71433 </a>
Fixed: Tactical Ping was not placed correctly on a rotating mini map - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T165080#2645515" target=""> FT-T165080 </a>
Fixed: AI would calculate paths even if "PATH" is disabled via <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/disableAI" target=""> disableAI </a>
- <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T160446" target=""> FT-T160446 </a>
Fixed: Unable to use compositions or unit/squad logos when the profile folder path contains non-ASCII characters - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T148574" target=""> FT-T148574 </a>
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Event_Handlers#InventoryOpened" target=""> "InventoryOpened" </a>
event did not receive the ground weapon holder - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T170711" target=""> FT-T170711 </a>
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/drawRectangle" target=""> drawRectangle </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/drawEllipse" target=""> drawEllipse </a>
not following a rotating mini map - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T165080" target=""> FT-T165080 </a>
Fixed: Extensions could not be loaded if the mod folder or game folder path contained non-ASCII characters
Fixed: Explosive charges could cause very low or no damage at all, when detonated close to the center of mass of a building - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T183118" target=""> FT-T183118 </a>
Fixed: Non-leaders could talk on command chat - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T179942" target=""> FT-T179942 </a>
Fixed: Performance issues and out-of-memory crash trying to draw the map on extremely large (>128km²) or broken (NaNs in heightmap) terrains - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T183162" target=""> FT-T183162 </a>
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/sleep" target=""> sleep </a>
command would not work in persistent Join-In-Progress scripts
Fixed: Spamming map open/close could result in a permanent loss of sound (thanks
Dolph Man)\n* Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Event_Handlers#Put" target=""> "Put" </a>
Event Handler did not fire on containers - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T175428" target=""> FT-T175428 </a>
Fixed: Zeus map did not show Polyline markers - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T175116" target=""> FT-T175116 </a>
Fixed: Server could freeze when too many network messages were received
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Waypoint" target=""> Waypoint </a>
, <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/remoteExec" target=""> remoteExec </a>
, particle, init.sqf and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/action" target=""> action </a>
scheduled scripts were missing the
_thisScript
variable - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T183544" target=""> FT-T183544 </a>
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setUnitLoadout" target=""> setUnitLoadout </a>
would replace Uniform/Vest/Backpack containers even if
nil
was passed for them - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T180975" target=""> FT-T180975 </a>
Fixed: The game still considered shadow view distance (and rendered all objects within that distance) even if shadows are disabled - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T175612" target=""> FT-T175612 </a>
, <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T175509" target=""> FT-T175509 </a>
Fixed: Fused UGL grenades would not explode when hitting a character body
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Event_Handlers#HandleDamage" target=""> "HandleDamage" </a>
Event Handler started triggering on character heal

SERVER

Updated: Stand-alone Windows Dedicated Server (2.18)
Updated: Stand-alone Linux Dedicated Server (2.18)
- The data in

-mod=contact** is not fully multiplayer compatible (it is meant for the singleplayer campaign experience); we recommend only hosting servers with it for special use cases This data is signed by a new A3C key whose presence can be used to control what client data is allowed on the server

- Known issue: Steam client modifies the
- steam_appid.txt
- file incorrectly. In case of issues, verify its content is:
107410
- Known issue: Sometimes the add-ons are loaded from the wrong installation (e.g. main game)

Try adding -mod=curator;kart;heli;mark;expansion;jets;argo;orange;tacops;tank;enoch;aowto your arma3server.exe shortcut

SPOTREP-00116

FROM: High Command
TO: Arma 3 Users
UNIT: Main Branch
ACTIVITY: Hotfix 2.18 (Multiplayer Weapon Reloads, Miscellaneous Fixes)
SIZE: ~55 MB / ~18 MB

NOTES

Contact consists of 2 data packs / folders:
- Contact (via
- PLAY CONTACT
- or

-mod=Contact)\n** Contact (Platform): for most other use cases, including sandbox multiplayer (loaded by default for all players)

Consider using the Steam client option to verify the integrity of the local game cache to avoid corrupted data after downloading this update.
Consider defragmenting your HDD after downloading large updates.
Updating a deeply moddable game and its platform is not without risks. We use various methods to communicate upcoming changes to our awesome modding community, such as via the <a href="https://dev.arma3.com/" target=""> Dev Hub </a>
. We also co-operate directly on troubleshooting, and we offer an opportunity to test updates via our <a href="https://dev.arma3.com/rc-branch" target=""> Release Candidate tests </a>
. Modders, server administrators, and other members of the community do their best to prepare for updates and to address issues post-release as quickly as possible. Please be mindful of some interruptions (especially in the first hours / days after a release) while we all work to improve the game together.
A
Legacy Build
Steam branch is available for advanced users. It contains the previous significant main branch version (2.16). It can be used to compare specific changes between major releases. The access code for this branch is:
Arma3Legacy216
This update does not yet apply to <a href="http://dev.arma3.com/ports" target=""> the experimental Mac client ports </a>
.
You can find the servers in the Steam library (switch the filter to "Tools") - "Arma 3 Server" (based on your OS, it will download the Windows or Linux version).
- Administrators can also use the command-line <a href="https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/SteamCMD" target=""> SteamCMD </a>
- utility. The app ID is to be 233780.
- NVIDIA GameWorks™ Technology provided under license from NVIDIA Corporation. Copyright © 2002-2018 NVIDIA Corporation. All rights reserved. NVIDIA® and PhysX® are trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation and are used under license.
In case of problems, please check the <a href="http://support.bistudio.com/arma-3" target=""> Bohemia Interactive support F.A.Q. </a>
, <a href="http://arma3.com/faq" target=""> Arma 3 F.A.Q. </a>
, <a href="http://www.battleye.com/support/faq/" target=""> BattlEye F.A.Q. </a>
, or <a href="https://arma3.com/launcher/troubleshooting" target=""> Launcher troubleshooting guide </a>
.
You can help us to further improve the game by posting your feedback on the <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/" target=""> Feedback Tracker </a>
.

CHANGELOG

ENGINE

Added: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/getUnitState" target=""> getUnitState </a>
script command
Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/drawRectangle" target=""> drawRectangle </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/drawEllipse" target=""> drawEllipse </a>
script commands would ignore the
angle
parameter
Fixed: RPT spam for valid custom radio channels - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T185238" target=""> FT-T185238 </a>
Fixed: Crash trying to spawn a character with non-existent or invalid uniform defined in its config - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T185224" target=""> FT-T185224 </a>
Fixed: Servers with modified
maxPacketSize
( <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Basic_Server_Config_File" target=""> basic.cfg </a>)\n* Fixed: Characters would scream at the end of healing
Fixed: UAV terminal checkboxes did not work - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T185228" target=""> FT-T185228 </a>
Fixed: Large helicopter rotors would break after hitting a player, instead of damaging that player
Fixed: Script number comparisons with NaN returned the wrong result
Fixed: Vest containers would desync when swapping with another unit in multiplayer - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T185239" target=""> FT-T185239 </a>
Fixed: Partially filled weapon magazines could disappear after reloading in multiplayer
Fixed: Excessive damage of various buildings by bullet fire
Fixed: Potential game freeze during scenario loading
Fixed: Alternate syntax of <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/createUnit" target=""> createUnit </a>
was not working as expected - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T185475" target=""> FT-T185475 </a>
Fixed: Sometimes <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Event_Handlers#UnitKilled" target=""> "UnitKilled" </a>
and <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3:_Event_Handlers#Killed" target=""> "Killed" </a>
Event Handlers had their output swapped around - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T185567" target=""> FT-T185567 </a>
Tweaked: UAV terminal checkbox interaction sharing was improved (now available to UAV owners where the UAV is local) - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T185228" target=""> FT-T185228 </a>
Tweaked: Taking secondary control in a UAV is now limited to the same group (video feed and taking control of an empty UAV is available to everyone from the same side)
Tweaked: Remains collector default mode in multiplayer is now: off (it was broken until 2.18, but its working state may not work well with all scenarios yet)

LAUNCHER

Fixed: Launcher error - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T185225" target=""> FT-T185225 </a>

SERVER

Updated: Stand-alone Windows Dedicated Server (2.18)
Updated: Stand-alone Linux Dedicated Server (2.18)
- The data in

-mod=contact** is not fully multiplayer compatible (it is meant for the singleplayer campaign experience); we recommend only hosting servers with it for special use cases This data is signed by a new A3C key whose presence can be used to control what client data is allowed on the server

- Known issue: Steam client modifies the
- steam_appid.txt
- file incorrectly. In case of issues, verify its content is:
107410
- Known issue: Sometimes the add-ons are loaded from the wrong installation (e.g. main game)

Try adding -mod=curator;kart;heli;mark;expansion;jets;argo;orange;tacops;tank;enoch;aowto your arma3server.exe shortcut

SPOTREP-00117

FROM: High Command
TO: Arma 3 Users
UNIT: Main Branch
ACTIVITY: Game Mini-Update 2.18 (Creator DLC Support)
SIZE: ~57 MB / ~18 MB

NOTES

Contact consists of 2 data packs / folders:
- Contact (via
- PLAY CONTACT
- or

-mod=Contact)\n** Contact (Platform): for most other use cases, including sandbox multiplayer (loaded by default for all players)

Consider using the Steam client option to verify the integrity of the local game cache to avoid corrupted data after downloading this update.
Consider defragmenting your HDD after downloading large updates.
Updating a deeply moddable game and its platform is not without risks. We use various methods to communicate upcoming changes to our awesome modding community, such as via the <a href="https://dev.arma3.com/" target=""> Dev Hub </a>
. We also co-operate directly on troubleshooting, and we offer an opportunity to test updates via our <a href="https://dev.arma3.com/rc-branch" target=""> Release Candidate tests </a>
. Modders, server administrators, and other members of the community do their best to prepare for updates and to address issues post-release as quickly as possible. Please be mindful of some interruptions (especially in the first hours / days after a release) while we all work to improve the game together.
A
Legacy Build
Steam branch is available for advanced users. It contains the previous significant main branch version (2.16). It can be used to compare specific changes between major releases. The access code for this branch is:
Arma3Legacy216
This update does not yet apply to <a href="http://dev.arma3.com/ports" target=""> the experimental Mac client ports </a>
.
You can find the servers in the Steam library (switch the filter to "Tools") - "Arma 3 Server" (based on your OS, it will download the Windows or Linux version).
- Administrators can also use the command-line <a href="https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/SteamCMD" target=""> SteamCMD </a>
- utility. The app ID is to be 233780.
- NVIDIA GameWorks™ Technology provided under license from NVIDIA Corporation. Copyright © 2002-2018 NVIDIA Corporation. All rights reserved. NVIDIA® and PhysX® are trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation and are used under license.
In case of problems, please check the <a href="http://support.bistudio.com/arma-3" target=""> Bohemia Interactive support F.A.Q. </a>
, <a href="http://arma3.com/faq" target=""> Arma 3 F.A.Q. </a>
, <a href="http://www.battleye.com/support/faq/" target=""> BattlEye F.A.Q. </a>
, or <a href="https://arma3.com/launcher/troubleshooting" target=""> Launcher troubleshooting guide </a>
.
You can help us to further improve the game by posting your feedback on the <a href="http://feedback.arma3.com/" target=""> Feedback Tracker </a>
.

CHANGELOG

DATA

Added: Platform support for <a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/2647830/" target=""> Arma 3 Creator DLC: Expeditionary Forces </a>
(actual DLC content is not part of this update)

ENGINE

Fixed: <a href="https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/customChat" target=""> customChat </a>
could fail if a player is removed and added in a certain way - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T185296#2690883" target=""> FT-T185296 </a>
Fixed: Zeus map did not render "Empty" markers - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T185279" target=""> FT-T185279 </a>
Fixed: Difficulty could get stuck on "Regular" after a campaign intro scenario
Fixed:
DataLink
config attributes in "Man"-type classes were ignored - <a href="https://feedback.bistudio.com/T186290" target=""> FT-T186290 </a>

LAUNCHER

Added: Support for launching <a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/2647830/" target=""> Arma 3 Creator DLC: Expeditionary Forces </a>
(actual DLC content is not part of this update)

SERVER

Updated: Stand-alone Windows Dedicated Server (2.18)
Updated: Stand-alone Linux Dedicated Server (2.18)
- The data in

-mod=contact** is not fully multiplayer compatible (it is meant for the singleplayer campaign experience); we recommend only hosting servers with it for special use cases This data is signed by a new A3C key whose presence can be used to control what client data is allowed on the server

- Known issue: Steam client modifies the
- steam_appid.txt
- file incorrectly. In case of issues, verify its content is:
107410
- Known issue: Sometimes the add-ons are loaded from the wrong installation (e.g. main game)

Try adding -mod=curator;kart;heli;mark;expansion;jets;argo;orange;tacops;tank;enoch;aowto your arma3server.exe shortcut