Environment Metrics – Arma Reforger
Category: Arma Reforger/Modding/Guidelines
This document provides metrics used to design vanilla gameplay and assets.
Character
The Vault/Climb distinction is made at 145 cm. Anything below will make the character vault, anything over will make the character climb.
| Measurement | Prone | Crouch | Stand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pass under | 70 cm | 150 cm | 195 cm |
| Cover | 55 cm | 115 cm | 185 cm |
| Shoot Over | 5 cm | 65 cm | 125 cm |
| Move Over | 20 cm | 40 cm | |
| Ignore | 5 cm | ||
Vehicle
| Measurement | Small Vehicles | Large Vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Width | ≥ 340 cm | ≥ 440 cm |
| Height | 270-300 cm | ≥ 400 cm |
Building
- Common metrics represent "normal" buildings (civilian houses, offices, etc)
- Exceptional metrics represent special buildings (bunkers, sheds, etc)
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum intended terrain slope | 20° |
| Maximum foundation height | 600 cm |
Door
| Measurement | Common | Uncommon |
|---|---|---|
| Width | 125 cm | 90 cm |
| Height | 237 cm | 200 cm |
| Handle height | 115 cm | |
| Frameless width | 141 | 106 |
| Frameless height | 245 | 208 |
Floor and Walls
| Measurement | Common | Uncommon |
|---|---|---|
| Ceiling/floor thickness | 30-50 cm | ≥ 15 cm |
| 270-330 cm | ≥ 220 cm | |
| Load-bearing wall thickness | 40 cm | - |
| Partition wall thickness | 20 cm | ≥ 10 cm |
Stairs
- use only simple shapes (straight, U-shaped, L-shaped)
- narrow stairs should only be straight
| Measurement | Common | Uncommon |
|---|---|---|
| Staircase width | 185 cm | 125 cm |
| Recommended step height | 19 cm | |
| Recommended step depth | 30 cm | |
| Ceiling height | ≥ 270 cm | |
| Maximum slope angle | 45° | |
Furniture
| Measurement | Dimensions |
|---|---|
| Seating (Chair, Sofa, Bed) | 50 cm |
| Bed length | 230 cm |
| Regular table height | 90 cm |
| Work place height | 100 cm |
Ladder
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| First step | 34 cm |
| Step height | 32 cm |
| Bar diameter | 4.2 cm |
| Side bars' height above the last step | 70 cm |
| Automatic animation adjustment range | 90-75° (forward slope) |
| Minimum distance from nearby colliders | 80 cm total width, 100 cm behind |