Arma Reforger:Experimental Branch - Revision history

Lou Montana: Fix links

2024-04-05T19:11:32Z

Fix links

← Older revision		Revision as of 21:11, 5 April 2024
Line 6:		Line 6:

	{{Feature\|important\|		{{Feature\|important\|
	* In order to launch the Experimental {{~~Link~~\|~~Arma Reforger:Workbench~~\|Workbench}}, it is '''required''' to have {{armaR}} Experimental installed and to [[Arma_Reforger:Mod_Project_Setup#Manual_Method\|add its Game Data's {{hl\|ArmaReforger.gproj}} to the addons list manually]]		* In order to launch the Experimental {{GameCategory\|armaR\|Modding\|Official Tools\|text= Workbench}}, it is '''required''' to have {{armaR}} Experimental installed and to [[Arma_Reforger:Mod_Project_Setup#Manual_Method\|add its Game Data's {{hl\|ArmaReforger.gproj}} to the addons list manually]]
	* Both versions '''share the same player profile/addon directory''' - beware of sneaking Experimental features into Stable mods and vice versa		* Both versions '''share the same player profile/addon directory''' - beware of sneaking Experimental features into Stable mods and vice versa
	** It might be worth considering using different profile (f.e. ArmaReforgerExperimental & ArmaReforgerWorkbenchExperimental) via [[Arma_Reforger:Startup_Parameters#profile\|-profile]] CLI parameter for both Game and Workbench		** It might be worth considering using different profile (f.e. ArmaReforgerExperimental & ArmaReforgerWorkbenchExperimental) via [[Arma_Reforger:Startup_Parameters#profile\|-profile]] CLI parameter for both Game and Workbench

Reyhard: added notes about backend differences

2023-10-23T11:26:49Z

added notes about backend differences

← Older revision		Revision as of 13:26, 23 October 2023
Line 1:		Line 1:
	{{TOC\|side}}		{{TOC\|side}}
	Owning {{armaR}} on Steam offers an Experimental version as two different applications named '''{{armaR}} Experimental''' and '''{{armaR}} Experimental Tools'''.		Owning {{armaR}} on Steam offers an Experimental version as two different applications named '''{{armaR}} Experimental {{Link\|steam://install/1890860\|(install on Steam)}}''' and '''{{armaR}} Experimental Tools''' '''{{Link\|steam://run/1890880\|(install and run on Steam)}}'''.

	These versions provide access to new features earlier with more frequent updates but also potentially less stable ones.		These versions provide access to new features earlier with more frequent updates but also potentially less stable ones.
Line 8:		Line 8:
	* In order to launch the Experimental {{Link\|Arma Reforger:Workbench\|Workbench}}, it is '''required''' to have {{armaR}} Experimental installed and to [[Arma_Reforger:Mod_Project_Setup#Manual_Method\|add its Game Data's {{hl\|ArmaReforger.gproj}} to the addons list manually]]		* In order to launch the Experimental {{Link\|Arma Reforger:Workbench\|Workbench}}, it is '''required''' to have {{armaR}} Experimental installed and to [[Arma_Reforger:Mod_Project_Setup#Manual_Method\|add its Game Data's {{hl\|ArmaReforger.gproj}} to the addons list manually]]
	* Both versions '''share the same player profile/addon directory''' - beware of sneaking Experimental features into Stable mods and vice versa		* Both versions '''share the same player profile/addon directory''' - beware of sneaking Experimental features into Stable mods and vice versa
	** It might be worth considering using different profile (f.e. ArmaReforgerExperimental) via [[Arma_Reforger:Startup_Parameters#profile\|-profile]] CLI parameter for both Game and Workbench		** It might be worth considering using different profile (f.e. ArmaReforgerExperimental & ArmaReforgerWorkbenchExperimental) via [[Arma_Reforger:Startup_Parameters#profile\|-profile]] CLI parameter for both Game and Workbench
	* The Experimental version may be '''outdated''' when Stable version releases		* The Experimental version may be '''outdated''' when Stable version releases
	}}		}}
			{{Feature\|warning\|Experimental version of the game and tools are using '''separate backend''' from Stable game. This means that i.e. '''mods created for Stable game are not visible in Experimental workshop'''.

			When '''publishing mods, it is also necessary to create new, separate account'''.}}


Line 37:		Line 40:
	\| colspan="2" \|		\| colspan="2" \|
	Each version has its own {{Link\|Arma Reforger:Workshop\|Workshop}};<br>		Each version has its own {{Link\|Arma Reforger:Workshop\|Workshop}};<br>
	mods and accounts are not shared (another {{Name\|bi\|short}} account must be {{Link\|https://accounts.bistudio.com/auth/register\|created}})		mods and accounts are not shared (another {{Name\|bi\|short}} account must be {{Link\|https://accounts-sub-ar.bistudio.com/auth/register\|created on experimental backend}})
	\|}		\|}

Lou Montana: Fix

2023-07-20T08:23:15Z

Fix

← Older revision		Revision as of 10:23, 20 July 2023
Line 46:		Line 46:

	{{Link\|https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/direct3d12/use-dred\|DRED}} (Device Removal Extended Data) is a Microsoft DirectX 12 software used to obtain additional information on render crashes.		{{Link\|https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/direct3d12/use-dred\|DRED}} (Device Removal Extended Data) is a Microsoft DirectX 12 software used to obtain additional information on render crashes.
	* It is (re)installed if missing when the Experimental ~~binaries are executed~~		* It is (re)installed if missing when the Experimental game executable is launched
	* It is not uninstalled when the Experimental branch is uninstalled, as it is impossible to distinguish between a usermade installation and an {{armaR}}-related installation		* It is not uninstalled when the Experimental branch is uninstalled, as it is impossible to distinguish between a usermade installation and an {{armaR}}-related installation
	* The performance overhead is minimal and should not be noticeable		* The performance overhead is minimal and should not be noticeable

Lou Montana: Fix

2023-07-20T08:22:24Z

Fix

← Older revision		Revision as of 10:22, 20 July 2023
Line 46:		Line 46:

	{{Link\|https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/direct3d12/use-dred\|DRED}} (Device Removal Extended Data) is a Microsoft DirectX 12 software used to obtain additional information on render crashes.		{{Link\|https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/direct3d12/use-dred\|DRED}} (Device Removal Extended Data) is a Microsoft DirectX 12 software used to obtain additional information on render crashes.
	* It ~~is installed when the Experimental branch is installed, and~~ is (re)installed if missing when the Experimental binaries are executed		* It is (re)installed if missing when the Experimental binaries are executed
	* It is not uninstalled when the Experimental branch is uninstalled, as it is impossible to distinguish between a usermade installation and an {{armaR}}-related installation		* It is not uninstalled when the Experimental branch is uninstalled, as it is impossible to distinguish between a usermade installation and an {{armaR}}-related installation
	* The performance overhead is minimal and should not be noticeable		* The performance overhead is minimal and should not be noticeable
	* To manage the software, go to Windows Settings > Apps > Apps & Features > Optional Features:		* To manage the software, go to Windows Settings > Apps > Apps & Features > Optional Features:
	** To install it, click on Add a feature and select '''Graphics ~~Tool~~'''		** To install it, click on Add a feature and select '''Graphics Tools'''
	** To uninstall it, click on '''Graphics ~~Tool~~''' then click its Uninstall button.		** To uninstall it, click on '''Graphics Tools''' then click its Uninstall button.


	{{GameCategory\|armaR}}		{{GameCategory\|armaR}}

Lou Montana: Add DRED documentation

2023-07-20T08:06:04Z

Add DRED documentation

@@ Line 1: / Line 1: @@
 Owning {{armaR}} on Steam offers an Experimental version as two different applications named '''{{armaR}} Experimental''' and '''{{armaR}} Experimental Tools'''.
@@ Line 38: / Line 39: @@
 mods and accounts are not shared (another {{Name|bi|short}} account must be {{Link|https://accounts.bistudio.com/auth/register|created}})
 |}
 {{GameCategory|armaR}}

Reyhard at 07:31, 30 June 2023

2023-06-30T07:31:18Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 09:31, 30 June 2023
Line 5:		Line 5:

	{{Feature\|important\|		{{Feature\|important\|
	* In order to launch the Experimental {{Link\|Arma Reforger:Workbench\|Workbench}}, it is '''required''' to have {{armaR}} Experimental installed and to add its Game Data's {{hl\|ArmaReforger.gproj}} to the addons list manually		* In order to launch the Experimental {{Link\|Arma Reforger:Workbench\|Workbench}}, it is '''required''' to have {{armaR}} Experimental installed and to [[Arma_Reforger:Mod_Project_Setup#Manual_Method\|add its Game Data's {{hl\|ArmaReforger.gproj}} to the addons list manually]]
	* Both versions '''share the same player profile/addon directory''' - beware of sneaking Experimental features into Stable mods and vice versa		* Both versions '''share the same player profile/addon directory''' - beware of sneaking Experimental features into Stable mods and vice versa
			** It might be worth considering using different profile (f.e. ArmaReforgerExperimental) via [[Arma_Reforger:Startup_Parameters#profile\|-profile]] CLI parameter for both Game and Workbench
	* The Experimental version may be '''outdated''' when Stable version releases		* The Experimental version may be '''outdated''' when Stable version releases
	}}		}}

Lou Montana: Add Steam links

2023-06-01T13:46:59Z

Add Steam links

← Older revision		Revision as of 15:46, 1 June 2023
Line 21:		Line 21:
	\|-		\|-
	\| Game Steam AppID		\| Game Steam AppID
	\| 1874880		\| {{Link\|https://store.steampowered.com/app/1874880\|1874880}}
	\| 1890860		\| 1890860
	\|-		\|-
	\| ~~Workbench~~ Steam AppID		\| Server Steam AppID
	\| 1874910		\| {{Link\|https://store.steampowered.com/app/1874900\|1874900}}
			\| 1890870
			\|-
			\| Tools Steam AppID
			\| {{Link\|https://store.steampowered.com/app/1874910\|1874910}}
	\| 1890880		\| 1890880
	\|-		\|-

Lou Montana: Add the fact that these are different executables

2023-06-01T13:37:30Z

Add the fact that these are different executables

← Older revision		Revision as of 15:37, 1 June 2023
Line 1:		Line 1:
	{{armaR}} offers an Experimental ~~branch in Steam~~ named '''{{armaR}} Experimental'''.		Owning {{armaR}} on Steam offers an Experimental version as two different applications named '''{{armaR}} Experimental''' and '''{{armaR}} Experimental Tools'''.

	~~This version offers~~ access to new features earlier with more frequent updates but also potentially less stable ones.		These versions provide access to new features earlier with more frequent updates but also potentially less stable ones.


	{{Feature\|important\|		{{Feature\|important\|
	* In order to launch the Experimental Workbench, it is '''required''' to add ~~the Experimental~~ Game Data's {{hl\|ArmaReforger.gproj}} to the addons list manually		* In order to launch the Experimental {{Link\|Arma Reforger:Workbench\|Workbench}}, it is '''required''' to have {{armaR}} Experimental installed and to add its Game Data's {{hl\|ArmaReforger.gproj}} to the addons list manually
	* Both versions '''share the same player profile/addon directory''' - beware of sneaking Experimental features into Stable mods and vice versa		* Both versions '''share the same player profile/addon directory''' - beware of sneaking Experimental features into Stable mods and vice versa
	* The Experimental version may be '''outdated''' when Stable version releases		* The Experimental version may be '''outdated''' when Stable version releases

Lou Montana: Page creation

2023-06-01T13:26:21Z

Page creation

New page

{{armaR}} offers an Experimental branch in Steam named '''{{armaR}} Experimental'''.

This version offers access to new features earlier with more frequent updates but also potentially less stable ones.

{{Feature|important|
* In order to launch the Experimental Workbench, it is '''required''' to add the Experimental Game Data's {{hl|ArmaReforger.gproj}} to the addons list manually
* Both versions '''share the same player profile/addon directory''' - beware of sneaking Experimental features into Stable mods and vice versa
* The Experimental version may be '''outdated''' when Stable version releases
}}

== Differences ==

{| class="wikitable align-center"
! rowspan="2" | Information
! colspan="2" | {{GameCategory|armaR|link= y}}
|-
! Stable
! Experimental
|-
| Game Steam AppID
| 1874880
| 1890860
|-
| Workbench Steam AppID
| 1874910
| 1890880
|-
| Workshop
| colspan="2" |
Each version has its own {{Link|Arma Reforger:Workshop|Workshop}};<br>
mods and accounts are not shared (another {{Name|bi|short}} account must be {{Link|https://accounts.bistudio.com/auth/register|created}})
|}

{{GameCategory|armaR}}