Phantom Six 25 Posted March 20, 2013 Let's just hope people can actually name their file names properly as well. I still prefer ingame mission names because I prefer staring at spaces in between instead of underscore in the mission selection. I don't mind the underscores in my folder. Hopefully no one calls their mission thread "Operation XXXXXXX". Name of mission. Mission01.Stratis.pbo. That's be one of the most annoying way people name a mission. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
runforrest 10 Posted March 20, 2013 I already thought about creating a thread like this, for ArmA 2 i couldnt find one like this. Addition should be filenames only in lowercase (linuxserver compatibility) and the filename and internal name should be the same so its easier to search for missions. Best thing of course would be to have subfolders in mpmissions folder (CIT says devs work on it...) and loadingscreens and small preview pictures in missionlist in mp like it already is in sp. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Varanon 892 Posted March 20, 2013 That's a great idea that can make everybody happy! Done, made a ticket for it here. Server admins, go vote! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dwarden 1125 Posted March 20, 2013 about server browser, as I already wrote on the BIForums, that's subject to be improved yet, i suggest to read : Celery's mission naming system arma2: http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?82816-Mission-name-standard&highlight=mission+filename arma1: http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?59852-Mission-name-standard&highlight=mission%20naming%20standard related: OFPEC's tag system http://www.ofpec.com/faq/index.php?action=read&cat=202&id=56 related A2/OA tickets more mission types https://dev-heaven.net/issues/11099 type of mission for server browser https://dev-heaven.net/issues/5854 the text below is based on one nice huge mission repository author (who based it off celery's standards) -= Multiplayer Mission Naming Standard =- Based on this standard, which was started by Celery. Celerys Mission Name Standard This document is for everyone who is making multiplayer missions, please read and follow the standard for the convenience of the whole multiplayer community. The mission name matters because missions are listed in alphabetical order on a servers in-game mission list and in the GameSpy browser. There are hundreds of missions out there and many servers have a huge amount of them so keeping things tidy helps pick the mission best suited to the current player numbers and desired mission type, or just finding a particular mission. - Briefing Names - Below is the basic standard for naming missions, entering a briefing name is done by clicking on the ‘Intel’ section (also has weather, date and time) on the toolbar in the ArmA 2 Editor. NOTE: This is the name that shows up in your in-game mission selection screen and the GameSpy browser, not the mission 'File Name'. [CO25] Enemy Of My Enemy [AAS100] Cheeseburger Hill The name specifies these parts: - game type - maximum number of players - mission name Below are mission names with more detail, showing more pieces of information. Examples of clan's tags: [CTF16] SBS Banana Polana v4.0 [DM12] FightClub v1x [CO35] Hunt Waldo 2 v2.1 Example of a particular game type: [CTI32] crCTI Warfare v0.8 Examples of mixed game types: [AAS-C&H100] North South -C5- [CTF-TDM40] Animal Kingdom The name specifies these parts: - game type - maximum number of players - clan tag/genre specific - mission name - version NOTE: Naming a mission is as follows... game type followed by maximum number of players, after that feel free to arrange the following attributes however you see fit, most important is the game type and maximum number of players at the start, this is what makes the standard work. - File Names - Same rules applies to file names, use the examples below. Keeping the file name lowercase and continuous with underscores makes it Linux friendly. Naming the file like this helps to match "that mission" to the actual file, helps server admins update and easily sort mission folders and for people who like order amongst their collection of missions. Briefing Name: [CTI32] crCTI Warfare v0.8 File Name: cti32_crcti_warfare_v08 Briefing Name: [TDM48] Airport -C5- File Name: tdm48_airport_c5 Briefing Name: [CO10] Cipher v1.41 File Name: co10_cipher_v1_41 Briefing Name: [CO35] Hunt Waldo 2 v2.1 File Name: co35_hunt_waldo2_v2_1 NOTE: Use underscores ( _ ) for spaces and for full stops or in some cases leave no space (v0.91 = v091) with File Names. Full stops, spaces, commas and other random characters will be replaced automatically with text like '%20%' when saving to file, so don't use them. - Game Mode Abbreviations - * More traditional / common ArmA 2 game modes. A&D - Attack and Defend AAS - Advance and Secure C&H - Capture and Hold CTF - Capture the Flag CTI - Conquer the Island (Warfare) CO - Cooperative (only AI opponents) DM - Death Match FF - Flag Fight PvP - Player vs. Player (title that covers most PvP modes) RPG - Role Playing Game SC - Sector Control TDM - Team Death Match TvT - Team vs. Team (2 or more opposing teams in an objective based Co-op setting) *Exotic or less common game modes. C&K - Capture and Kill COMBI - Combination of C&H and CTF CTB - Capture the Base DYN - Dynamic Mission (new fully configurable mode for both CO & PvP ie. VTS, MSO, Zombie Sandbox etc...) E&E - Escape & Evasion HUNT - Hunting (Player vs. Creature) KOTH - King of the Hill MISC - Miscellaneous (genres not fitting in any category) OBJ - Objective (Co-op style objectives with PvP element) RC - Race RTS - Real Time Strategy TFF - Team Flag Fight TRNG - Training Missions VIP - Protection/Assassination (Team vs. Team / Team vs. Player) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom Six 25 Posted March 20, 2013 Ah, 76's format of file naming. I don't like the brackets though, it was an eyesore to me. I like it overall, everything besides the brackets. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SaOk 112 Posted March 20, 2013 Very nice idea. I will begin to use this naming format, but would it look little better as e.g. [DYN/CO-20] Whole Lotta Stratis (v0.56)? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Variable 322 Posted March 20, 2013 Saok, your mission is most likely to be renamed anyway on many servers to match their format. So whatever format you choose, keep the filename identical as possible to the mission name. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SaOk 112 Posted March 20, 2013 Sure, I will do that. :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
celery 8 Posted March 20, 2013 What's wrong with Bohemia's official mission naming practice? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Varanon 892 Posted March 20, 2013 about server browser, as I already wrote on the BIForums, that's subject to be improved You're probably aware, but just to make sure, I wasn't thinking about the server browser, but the server control (where you select the mission that is played next). Just to be sure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
