Play withSIX - Launcher, Downloader, ServerBrowser - FULL ARMA3 Alpha Support +more!

[Yurek 1]

I can't find how to launch more than one mod in Play with Six, how can I launch both OFRP and A.C.E. for example? there's also a lot of mods in the old Six Updater which aren't in the new one. that's why I still use the old Six updater.

[papoose244 10]

can you view ingame fps with this app?

[BelgarionNL 10]

ah 1 more thing! I recently installed windows 8 and now I can't install your program anymore since it wants to change things in program data! and I don't have administrator rights even though that I am most certainly the administrator and in all the advanced tabs it does show that my account has full access!

tomorrow I am going to install a different version and see if that fixes it! I had a similar program with Adobe!

windows 8 is simply a pain in the @ss but maybe you can avoid the program data folder?

[sickboy 13]

I can't find how to launch more than one mod in Play with Six, how can I launch both OFRP and A.C.E. for example? there's also a lot of mods in the old Six Updater which aren't in the new one. that's why I still use the old Six updater.

In the modset selection screen, when you have e.g ACE selected, on the right down should be "Add Mods to selected set", where you can browse and search for other mods to add.

We'll soon release the custom modsets, local mods and su custom repo support as well.

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can you view ingame fps with this app?

No, sorry :) Tried fraps?

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ah 1 more thing! I recently installed windows 8 and now I can't install your program anymore since it wants to change things in program data! and I don't have administrator rights even though that I am most certainly the administrator and in all the advanced tabs it does show that my account has full access!

tomorrow I am going to install a different version and see if that fixes it! I had a similar program with Adobe!

windows 8 is simply a pain in the @ss but maybe you can avoid the program data folder?

Hmm that sounds weird, especially it shouldn't have to write to ProgramData? Also on 8 here and no issues. Edited March 6, 2013 by Sickboy

[sgthunter 1]

Sickboy!!!! ur still alive?

I have been experiencing slight crashes when I use this to join a server.

(get one of those popups "Arma 3 Alpha has stopped working." as the mission loads)

Not sure if anyone else has this.

Edited March 7, 2013 by sgthunter

[sickboy 13]

We're happy to announce the first 4 ARMA 3 mods incl CBA_A3 are available on our network and thus Play withSIX.

There is no ModSet to pick yet on ARMA3, but if you join a server that requires any of the supported 4 mods, they will be auto activated.

The custom modset creation should arrive soon, apologies for the wait.

This sums it up. First of all, the program uses barely any part of my screen, while the buttons are huge, and enlarging the screen mostly enlarges some white space: Not very efficient. Also, I don't really need it to look that fancy, I would much prefer a list with checkboxes next to the names of my modfolders, maybe with a little icon next to them, and a column to indicate that they can be updated. That way I can just select which ones I want to load, and press play.

Then, in another tab a list of things that can be downloaded. Currently what I have and not have are in 1 list, it is confusing and I don't want see see most of them anyway.

The autoupdate feature is great, but I loathe using the program itself.

EDIT: Then again, I am somewhat overly sensitive to user interfaces.

What you have and don't have in the same list is definitely something we're working on, either with filters, or library versus browser etc.

See the Plans revealed for some more pointers on our plans: http://play.withsix.com/posts/92-play-withsix-plans-revealed

In any case, I feel maximizing the window definitely has it's uses: http://s1111.beta.photobucket.com/user/sickboy6th/library/Play%20withSIX%20dump?

See comparison of small and big for each category. Especially for Server Browser, but also for games (settings especially), and for Mods the Additional mods section becomes better browsable.

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Sickboy!!!! ur still alive?

I have been experiencing slight crashes when I use this to join a server.

(get one of those popups "Arma 3 Alpha has stopped working." as the mission loads)

Not sure if anyone else has this.

Hey hunter, most def ;-)

Not experiencing such issues just yet here, though I did have the arma3 crash a couple of times already, with or without using PwS.

Did you get the latest arma3 updates? afaik there was deployed over Steam earlier today.

[BelgarionNL 10]

program wants to install something that has to do with server.... in program data! going to reinstall after lunch but yea! weird

[sickboy 13]

program wants to install something that has to do with server.... in program data! going to reinstall after lunch but yea! weird

To be able to help you or say anything useful, we'll need more specific details. "Has to do with server" really doesn't help :)

Please make sure the downloaded setup file name is: Play withSIX setup.exe

Looking forward to new results :) Thanks

[NeMeSiS 11]

What you have and don't have in the same list is definitely something we're working on, either with filters, or library versus browser etc.

See the Plans revealed for some more pointers on our plans: http://play.withsix.com/posts/92-play-withsix-plans-revealed

In any case, I feel maximizing the window definitely has it's uses: http://s1111.beta.photobucket.com/user/sickboy6th/library/Play%20withSIX%20dump?

See comparison of small and big for each category. Especially for Server Browser, but also for games (settings especially), and for Mods the Additional mods section becomes better browsable

Nice to hear you are still working on it. Overall its a fine program, however at times I can be somewhat annoyed by the UI. ;)

[Gorbachev 1]

Definitely bad UI. I have figured it out but only through trial and error. I can't quite put it in words how I would've done it differently.

One issue I have: Seems to interrupt a download if I click on anything. If I start a download I often resort to minimizing withSIX to do something else, as browsing around the program stops any downloads.

[sickboy 13]

One issue I have: Seems to interrupt a download if I click on anything. If I start a download I often resort to minimizing withSIX to do something else, as browsing around the program stops any downloads.

I'm not experiencing this, could you elaborate on example steps to take for this to happen? Thanks

[Gorbachev 1]

Start downloading a mod, then click any other mod. Problem persists.

And how/can I use this mod to launch mods? Seems to only be for joining multiplayer servers. Is this intended? I'd like to be able to select mods, then launch to the main menu of ArmA. Thanks for being active and interacting with your users!

Edited March 8, 2013 by Gorbachev

[sickboy 13]

Start downloading a mod, then click any other mod. Problem persists.

I see what you mean now. Thanks! Its not interrupting the download btw, but rather the progress display

And how/can I use this mod to launch mods? Seems to only be for joining multiplayer servers. Is this intended? I'd like to be able to select mods, then launch to the main menu of ArmA. Thanks for being active and interacting with your users!

Put it to SinglePlayer mode if you want to launch to the main menu.

Normally you'd add mods to a selectable modset, but there are currently none yet for ARMA 3, such mods are not yet released, refer to http://getsatisfaction.withsix.com/withsix/topics/arma_3_mod_list_wont_sync_at_all for details

You can create temporary modsets by selecting a mod at http://play.withsix.com/mods, and then hitting the "Download or Play withSIX" button. Custom modset persistence is in development.

Edited March 8, 2013 by Sickboy

[whisky 1]

Sickboy, can you please add ArmA 3 to Six Updater? I really hate Play withSIX and I prefer Six Updater, so I hope you will add ArmA 3 into Six Updater.

edit-

Trying to use Play withSIX and the program doesn't show me any mods for the game, I have 3 installed and it doens't show them...

help please.

Edited March 8, 2013 by whisky

[sickboy 13]

Sickboy, can you please add ArmA 3 to Six Updater? I really hate Play withSIX and I prefer Six Updater, so I hope you will add ArmA 3 into Six Updater.

Hi, you should be able to add Arma3 yourself to SIX Updater.

SIX Updater development has stopped since a year, only hotfixes are deployed for immediate issues and of course the APIs remain in place for people who want to keep using it.

I would suggest getting used to Play withSIX, and reporting issues you find or providing feedback and suggestions to make it likable for you :) http://getsatisfaction.withsix.com

It is a much better SIX Updater in every regard (UI debatable, but improvements are under way), most notably performance and stability, and especially also the server browser,

it is also under active development and premium support.

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Trying to use Play withSIX and the program doesn't show me any mods for the game, I have 3 installed and it doens't show them...

help please.

See earlier post

Normally you'd add mods to a selectable modset, but there are currently none yet for ARMA 3, such mods are not yet released, refer to http://getsatisfaction.withsix.com/w...nt_sync_at_all for details

You can create temporary modsets by selecting a mod at http://play.withsix.com/mods, and then hitting the "Download or Play withSIX" button. Custom modset persistence is in development.

Edited March 8, 2013 by Sickboy

[Gorbachev 1]

I see what you mean now. Thanks! Its not interrupting the download btw, but rather the progress display

Put it to SinglePlayer mode if you want to launch to the main menu.

Normally you'd add mods to a selectable modset, but there are currently none yet for ARMA 3, such mods are not yet released, refer to http://getsatisfaction.withsix.com/withsix/topics/arma_3_mod_list_wont_sync_at_all for details

You can create temporary modsets by selecting a mod at http://play.withsix.com/mods, and then hitting the "Download or Play withSIX" button. Custom modset persistence is in development.

To launch mods into singleplayer I have to use my browser? I'll just edit my shortcuts. The download progress is halted by the way. I have to select the mod in question again and re-initiate the update.

The program is just.. bizarre. I don't know why it can't just look and function like any old app made for windows. It's baffling. It is a good method for updating mods, that is all it is to me right now.

I hope to be constructive in my critique.

Edited March 8, 2013 by Gorbachev

[nouty 10]

I can't seem to be able to download mods for A3 alpha with PWS. When I choose a custom modset including cba_a3 and sthud_a3, an error appears before it starts downloading anything. Also when I launch A3 from PWS, it says it is not registered. I have launched Arma 3 from steam as admin countless times now and it still prompts me with the same message on each start.

[sickboy 13]

To launch mods into singleplayer I have to use my browser? I'll just edit my shortcuts. The download progress is halted by the way. I have to select the mod in question again and re-initiate the update.

The program is just.. bizarre. I don't know why it can't just look and function like any old app made for windows. It's baffling. It is a good method for updating mods, that is all it is to me right now.

I hope to be constructive in my critique.

No, because there are no modsets yet for ARMA3, you have to use the suggested method, that means temporary.

So either until we add creation and persistence of custom modsets (soon), or there appear actual mods we can make sets for, like CWR, I44, ACE etc, and not the basic system addons that are available right now.

But yes, its primary use case atm is Multiplayer.

Maybe it is bizarre, but it's a Preview, heavily under development.

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I can't seem to be able to download mods for A3 alpha with PWS. When I choose a custom modset including cba_a3 and sthud_a3, an error appears before it starts downloading anything. Also when I launch A3 from PWS, it says it is not registered. I have launched Arma 3 from steam as admin countless times now and it still prompts me with the same message on each start.

Make sure ARMA 3 game is active first before going to the CBA_A3 page etc, see for details: http://getsatisfaction.withsix.com/withsix/topics/clicking_download_or_play_withsix_on_a_mod_for_a_game_other_than_the_game_selected_in_play_withsix_will

Regarding the Key warning: http://getsatisfaction.withsix.com/withsix/topics/pws_alerts_arma_3_key_is_not_entered_into_the_registry

Also please if you get an error and decide to refer to it, please include the actual error message, thanks :)

Edited March 8, 2013 by Sickboy

[sgthunter 1]

Hey hunter, most def ;-)

Not experiencing such issues just yet here, though I did have the arma3 crash a couple of times already, with or without using PwS.

Did you get the latest arma3 updates? afaik there was deployed over Steam earlier today.

It was just a coincidence that it crashed when I used PwS and didn't crash when I didn't use it...

Now it crashes randomly which makes it an ArmA 3 problem.

Yeah steam updates the game so I don't need to worry about that.

Can't wait to play ACE! :D

[Beard 10]

So pumped. Love what you guys have done with Play withSix. I look forward to testing it all out later today.

[Masharra 10]

I dont suppose SU works... I cant wrap my head around PwS. Perhaps a bit later down the dev table.

[sickboy 13]

I dont suppose SU works... I cant wrap my head around PwS. Perhaps a bit later down the dev table.

SU should work just fine (but slow and old) :)

For PwS, check the flow I listed at the bottom of post: http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?147465-Play-withSIX-Launcher-Downloader-ServerBrowser-FULL-ARMA3-Alpha-Support-more!&p=2315176&viewfull=1#post2315176

For basic guide how to operate: http://play.withsix.com/thankyou

The issue you're probably running into is that there are no modsets for ARMA 3 yet,

See last paragraph here http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?147465-Play-withSIX-Launcher-Downloader-ServerBrowser-FULL-ARMA3-Alpha-Support-more!&p=2321436&viewfull=1#post2321436

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So pumped. Love what you guys have done with Play withSix. I look forward to testing it all out later today.

Thanks man, enjoy and let us know if you run into anything.

[Masharra 10]

Quite possibly. PwS will stay installed and I will try every now and again as you have earned Cookies for making SU.

[Gorbachev 1]

No, because there are no modsets yet for ARMA3, you have to use the suggested method, that means temporary.

So either until we add creation and persistence of custom modsets (soon), or there appear actual mods we can make sets for, like CWR, I44, ACE etc, and not the basic system addons that are available right now.

But yes, its primary use case atm is Multiplayer.

Maybe it is bizarre, but it's a Preview, heavily under development.

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Make sure ARMA 3 game is active first before going to the CBA_A3 page etc, see for details: http://getsatisfaction.withsix.com/withsix/topics/clicking_download_or_play_withsix_on_a_mod_for_a_game_other_than_the_game_selected_in_play_withsix_will

Regarding the Key warning: http://getsatisfaction.withsix.com/withsix/topics/pws_alerts_arma_3_key_is_not_entered_into_the_registry

Also please if you get an error and decide to refer to it, please include the actual error message, thanks :)

I'm using it for ArmA2, I should've clarified. I hope you don't feel I am attacking your hard work. It is very much appreciated and far and above what I could achieve. It is still extremely useful in all its quirkiness. To undertake such a project for free shows a commitment to the community that few understand and many take for granted.

Edited March 9, 2013 by Gorbachev

[Nicholas 5]

3. Especially in case of PwS (because it is more optimized than SU), these should be related to programs or services you run on your computer, namely security suites. If you exclude the SIX Tools binaries (rsync and zsync) from these, you should find everything works just sublimal without any stutter, and things should be a lot faster.

Instead, we could perhaps add an Antivirus program option so we can scan the files for you upon completing the transfers.

You might not experience these issues with other downloaders because they just use plain ftp/http protocols and do not offer differential updates/realtime delta patches like our system.

The benefit here is less bandwidth use, and as a result less time updating the files.

The downside is that we're more sensitive to security suite interference, but is something easily solved by client configuration.

I think I'm going to give up on this program, again. I've done everything I can think of and it is still causing my PC to stutter. I love ACE, but I can't take this...uninstalling for now and will probably try again in a few months.