Custom Difficulty

[iOGC_Aenigma 1]

I am trying to get my server to run with a custom difficulty setting. I am taking for granted I have to do this using a profile.

I have created a folder in my Arma2OA directory called Server. In this folder I have a file named "server.Arma2OAProfile"

This file contains the following:

/*
iOGC Server Profile
*/

class Difficulties
{
class Recruit
{
class Flags
{

Armor=1;		// Gives you improved body armor, tank armor etc
FriendlyTag=1;		// Displays information on friendly units. ONLY WORKS WITH 'Weaponcursor=0', eg crosshair on.
EnemyTag=1;		// Displays information on enemy units
HUD=1;			// Shows you leaders location and your position in formation
HUDPerm=1;		// Shows HUD permanently
HUDWp=1;		// Shows Waypoints right after they're ordered to you
HUDWpPerm=1;		// Shows Waypoints permanently
WeaponCursor=1;		// Shows the crosshair for your weapon
AutoAim=1;		// Enables auto aim when you're not looking through your weapon's scope. Also works with crosshair off
AutoGuideAT=1;		// AT missiles will be automatically guided to their target. If 0, player has to lock onto the target.
3rdPersonView=1;	// This turns 3rd(third) person view and group leader view on or off. Please never talk of this as "3D view" - ArmA is not an arcade game !
ClockIndicator=1;	// Displays the clock indicator on the left of your screen when giving/receiving orders like "At 11 o'clock, enemy man at 200 meters"
Map=1;			// Shows symbols for all objects known to your gruop on the map. This will NOT disable the map itself !
Tracers=1;		// Displays tracers even of small arms that in real life would not have tracers
AutoSpot=1;		// If you're close enough to an enemy, you'll report it without right-clicking
UltraAI=0;		// Enables super AI, hear and see more and increased tactics. This is for both friendly and enemy sides.
DeathMessages=1;	// Displays death messages i.e. playerA kill playerB
NetStats=1;		// Displays score board
VonID=1;		// Displays VON player name in window


};
// These are the skills. Value may range from 0.000000 to 1.000000
skillFriendly=0.34999999;
skillEnemy=0.34999999;
precisionFriendly=0.20;
precisionEnemy=0.20;
};

class Regular
{
class Flags
{
Armor=1;
FriendlyTag=0;
EnemyTag=0;
HUD=0;
HUDPerm=0;
HUDWp=1;
HUDWpPerm=1;
WeaponCursor=0;
AutoAim=0;
AutoGuideAT=0;
3rdPersonView=1;
ClockIndicator=1;
Map=1;
Tracers=1;
AutoSpot=0;
UltraAI=0;
DeathMessages=1;	
NetStats=1;		
VonID=1;		
};
skillFriendly=0.44999999;
skillEnemy=0.44999999;
precisionFriendly=0.35;
precisionEnemy=0.35;
};
class Veteran
{
class Flags
{
Armor=0;
FriendlyTag=0;
EnemyTag=0;
HUD=1;
HUDPerm=0;
HUDWp=1;
HUDWpPerm=1;
WeaponCursor=0;
AutoAim=0;
AutoGuideAT=0;
3rdPersonView=0;
ClockIndicator=1;
Map=0;
Tracers=1;
AutoSpot=0;
UltraAI=0;
DeathMessages=0;	
NetStats=0;	
VonID=1;		
};
skillFriendly=0.74999999;
skillEnemy=0.74999999;
precisionFriendly=0.75;
precisionEnemy=0.75;
};
class Expert
{
class Flags
{
Armor=0;
FriendlyTag=0;
EnemyTag=0;
HUD=1;
HUDPerm=0;
HUDWp=1;
HUDWpPerm=1;
WeaponCursor=0;
AutoAim=0;
AutoGuideAT=0;
3rdPersonView=0;
ClockIndicator=1;
Map=0;
Tracers=1;
AutoSpot=0;
UltraAI=0;
DeathMessages=0;	
NetStats=0;		
VonID=0;		
};
skillFriendly=0.94999999;
skillEnemy=0.94999999;
precisionFriendly=0.95;
precisionEnemy=0.95;
};
};


// Sets the server default view distance.
// Render distance is 3/4 of view distance - for 2000 metres, objects will be render up to 1500 metres
// This maybe overidden by the mission 
viewDistance=2000;

// Sets the server default terrain quality. Very High:10, Low:50
// This maybe overidden by the mission 
terrainGrid=15;

// EOF

My server shortcut target line looks like this:

"C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\arma 2 operation arrowhead\ARMA2OASERVER.exe" -config=server2.cfg -maxmem=2047 -profiles=Server -name=server -mod=@CBA;@CBA_A2;@CBA_OA;@zeu_AI;@lingor;@lingor_units

For some reason the changes I have made to the profile do not take affect in game. What is it I have done wrong?

[Overlord 0]

Stupid question but: did you change diff. mode (veteran or regular)?

But as default server will check for that file in a folder called player, at least it's how it's done on Nix. Remember, whenever you decide to change default folder structure, you'll need to update/correct this in all your config files to reflect it.

[iOGC_Aenigma 1]

Yeah I have changed the mode. I managed to get it to disable the crosshairs now but cant stop the auto spot feature. I am using my modified Regular difficulty setting.

[Overlord 0]

Well, try veteran, autospot is disabled by default if I remember correctly.

The best way to learn modifying this stuff is:

1 Play all modes to be sure what's available and what's not. Both by default and editable.

2 Find the mode that suits you best, will probably require only minor (or at least less) changes to that mode.

3 Change ONLY ONE value each time, play, test and see if it give desired results. If not, set it back and try another one likewise.

I know it's boring, but that's what required if you ain't 101% sure about what you're doing or what you want.

Edited June 10, 2012 by Overlord