General Discussion (dev branch)

[Vasily.B 529]

 

• Tweaked: The soundShadersLimit parameter value was changed from 3 to 2

Good, maybe that's gonna fix the sound number limitation.

[mistyronin 1181]

While we do appreciate some new things even if its the emperors new clothes. But! Million dollar question....Why? My now? Was it more out of boredom or is there a reason why now these were made available? Of course you wont likely say why LOL. But hey at least I asked.

My bet is that they did it because the 3DEN editor allows it. 

In any case, I welcome it (but there's still the Mohawk ones missing, just sayin')  :)

[Guest]

I'm sure that all the missing one will land soon. Just the time for QA to check them.

 

Maybe in the future they will add these variants, as they're approximatively in game's files :

http://image.jeuxvideo.com/images/pc/a/r/arma-3-pc-1305816023-009.jpg

http://image.jeuxvideo.com/images/pc/a/r/arma-3-pc-1308315389-025.jpg

 

and even those ones, that are NOT in game's files :

https://images.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=http%3A%2F%2Ftse1.mm.bing.net%2Fth%3Fid%3DOIP.Ma0b7254b1cc59dc846365c19e69917beo0%26pid%3D15.1&f=1

http://image.jeuxvideo.com/images/pc/a/r/arma-iii-pc-1330015484-051.jpg

http://image.jeuxvideo.com/images/pc/a/r/arma-iii-pc-1330015484-056.jpg

=== and my personal dream : http://image.jeuxvideo.com/images/pc/a/r/arma-3-pc-1308315389-024.jpg

 

Keep in mind that all those pictures are older than the alpha, they were more proof of concepts than anything else. They are not "announced".

I posted them because they're only texture variants, contrary to the _^f-35 or the _^nemo .

[R3vo 2654]

Introduced to show errors in scripts on-screen. In Eden Editor, script errors are always shown, even when this parameter is not used.

 

Is this already live on stable?

[1212PDMCDMPPM 200]

It seems I have a weird bug with the drawIcon function.

 

Here's my code.

 

descritpion.ext

__EXEC (MISSION_ROOT = __FILE__ select [0, count __FILE__ - 15])

init.sqf

wz_carte = "";
_root = parsingNamespace getVariable "MISSION_ROOT";
wz_carte = _root + "stratis5.jpg";

car = "C_Offroad_01_F" createVehicle position player;
// ((findDisplay 12) displayCtrl 51) mapCenterOnCamera true;  // auto center
_eh = ((findDisplay 12) displayCtrl 51) ctrlAddEventHandler ["Draw", '
    (_this select 0) drawIcon [
        wz_carte,
        [1,1,1,1],
        [worldSize/2, worldSize/2,0],
        640/ctrlMapScale (_this select 0),
        640/ctrlMapScale (_this select 0),
        360
    ];
'];

if I comment out the creation of the offroad, the icon (big picture in fact) is not drawn on the map.

 

Tested in 2D editor, vanilla (no mod).

Repro mission:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/l77lhsuc6x4ugaj/test_map_icon.Stratis.zip?dl=0

 

I asked a friend, expert in sqf who was not able to find any issue in the code (most is coming from KK).

 

end of the rpt file

20:31:41  Mission id: 678f60bc40d5277cc52a01971eee211987910175
20:31:41 Fresnel k must be >0, given n=2.51,k=0
20:32:04 Starting mission:
20:32:04  Mission file: test_map_icon
20:32:04  Mission world: Stratis
20:32:04  Mission directory: C:\Users\XXX\Documents\Arma 3 - Other Profiles\Warzen\missions\test_map_icon.Stratis\
20:32:05 Attempt to override final function - bis_functions_list
20:32:05 Attempt to override final function - bis_functions_listpreinit
20:32:05 Attempt to override final function - bis_functions_listpostinit
20:32:05 Attempt to override final function - bis_functions_listrecompile
20:32:06 Attempt to override final function - bis_fnc_missiontaskslocal
20:32:06 Attempt to override final function - bis_fnc_missionconversationslocal
20:32:06 Attempt to override final function - bis_fnc_missionflow
20:32:07  Mission id: 678f60bc40d5277cc52a01971eee211987910175

[CaptainAzimuth 714]

Geez, if that's your Million Dollar question...

Why is it that an insignificant thing like this skin causes so much confusion? They probably realized "Hey didn't we also have some old textures lying around for X and Y? Since we now have Eden out and it has this neat combo box for choosing skins, why not make it available?".

 

Seriously, can we get over this already? I am much more concerned with the weapons on all of the MRAPS looking exactly the same than having a NATO skin for the Strider. If you want a question to answer, how about this: "With the MBT-60 Kuma having a distinct HMG mounted as the commander's turret gun, could you consider putting that on the Striders as well to give it a distinct silhouette over the other HMG's?"

  

There's no confusion really, it's rather a completely logical question, that has been logically answered. I can agree with you 10x fold on that HMG related stuff, as well as the turret on the AA tanks with the exact same radar and such, which also needs to be fixed.

I'm sure that all the missing one will land soon. Just the time for QA to check them.

 

Maybe in the future they will add these variants, as they're approximatively in game's files :

http://image.jeuxvideo.com/images/pc/a/r/arma-3-pc-1305816023-009.jpg

http://image.jeuxvideo.com/images/pc/a/r/arma-3-pc-1308315389-025.jpg

 

and even those ones, that are NOT in game's files :

https://images.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=http%3A%2F%2Ftse1.mm.bing.net%2Fth%3Fid%3DOIP.Ma0b7254b1cc59dc846365c19e69917beo0%26pid%3D15.1&f=1

http://image.jeuxvideo.com/images/pc/a/r/arma-iii-pc-1330015484-051.jpg

http://image.jeuxvideo.com/images/pc/a/r/arma-iii-pc-1330015484-056.jpg

=== and my personal dream : http://image.jeuxvideo.com/images/pc/a/r/arma-3-pc-1308315389-024.jpg

 

Keep in mind that all those pictures are older than the alpha, they were more proof of concepts than anything else. They are not "announced".

I posted them because they're only texture variants, contrary to the _^f-35 or the _^nemo .

I agree with this, as a logical decision to add more variety in paints, than why not do the same with the hidden attachments? Would love to see the Flash Hider make it in as a non-Epansion exclusive addition, since it's been around for ever. As well, I would love to see the Neophran get its awesome original paint scheme added to the editor.

[somesangheili 111]

Bug: the 2 passengers of the fuel, ammo and repair Zamaks are clipping in their seats

[2nd ranger 282]

There's no confusion really, it's rather a completely logical question, that has been logically answered.

 

BIS said "hey guys, here are some fun new options for the game!" Your response was "Why? What's the point?"

 

I sincerely hope that the next time BIS decides to throw a little extra into an update, nobody on their end says "Why? What's the point? Remember last time? They won't appreciate it."

[graemeshute 218]

BIS said "hey guys, here are some fun new options for the game!" Your response was "Why? What's the point?"

 

I sincerely hope that the next time BIS decides to throw a little extra into an update, nobody on their end says "Why? What's the point? Remember last time? They won't appreciate it."

Think you taking this too literally as we are complaining. I personally speaking for myself do not think they will do something unless there is a reason. Hence why now after EDen? EDen follows onto Apex.

 

They busy. No one who works just randomly decides oh wait let me just do that thing that we haven't touched in 3 years for fun. Are you that bored LOL? Since if it is a small bit of config editing that doesn't take long, this may have been done sooner No? A little weekend coding away from your actual work week to say hey community here is some extra bells and whistles.

 

I merely asked a question because I think this is part of Apex...Somehow! Its their right not to indulge me and tip their hand. But if it is a bit of harmless work I am sure it will be replied to as we just decided why not now. If they do not say anything. Perhaps there is a larger plan to all this...namely Apex.

 

I do know past all the small tweaks to EDen and sound tweaks and the odd AI tweak. The stuff we see daily tweaked or added on the Changelog. The only thing outstanding now is the Visual update slated to come with Apex as another free update. And Apex so we all know they knuckling down to get this puppy out the door.

[Imperator[TFD] 444]

BIS said "hey guys, here are some fun new options for the game!" Your response was "Why? What's the point?"

 

I sincerely hope that the next time BIS decides to throw a little extra into an update, nobody on their end says "Why? What's the point? Remember last time? They won't appreciate it."

 

Agreed, as a mission maker there is nothing I love more than variety.  Skins allow variety...moar pls BIS!! :)

[CaptainAzimuth 714]

BIS said "hey guys, here are some fun new options for the game!" Your response was "Why? What's the point?"

I sincerely hope that the next time BIS decides to throw a little extra into an update, nobody on their end says "Why? What's the point? Remember last time? They won't appreciate it."

I had asked why before BiS put out a statement. However, I had originally edited and stated I received an answer from someone else, which explains that Eden allows a feature where you can change skins, thus why they added an extra skins. I'm completely fine with that. No complaints. I asked, I got the answer. No confusion.

And yes, we appreciate more skins as long as it's not an addition to the copy paste system in which vehicles officially use, (such as the Speedboats, Rubber boats, which I believe they already fixed by adding a wheel to the civilian version to distinguish it from the others.) Variety, is by no means an issue, but duplicates, are, in the context of same vehicle being officially used for two different fections, but under a different skin. This isn't the case which is fine, as my initial suspicions of a NATO strider being used in the official game say, in an Apex Campaign, would add to the issue of already unsolved duplicate vehicles, as has been mentioned heavily in regards to copy and pasted turrets of vehicles and such.

[L3TUC3 32]

There's also a few hats & uniforms still in the files. Quality varies wildly.

 

 

Old news, even made a little config addon that unlocked them.

 

http://forums.unitedoperations.net/index.php/topic/24672-l3tuc3-a3-addons/

[Guest]

The shorter the change-log is now, the longer it will be later.

 

However I don't remember have seen IceMan, who is he?

[VanZant 48]

The editor is almost useless with 4k monitos. Any plans to fix this?

[CaptainAzimuth 714]

The editor is almost useless with 4k monitos. Any plans to fix this?

Is Arma 3 4K compatible?

[lexx 1363]

What's going on, DnA got vacation or something? :>

[R0adki11 3949]

The shorter the change-log is now, the longer it will be later.

 

However I don't remember have seen IceMan, who is he?

Iceman is a call sign of a fighter pilot in Topgun. But in this case the alias of a BIS Developer ;)

[killzone_kid 1330]

What's going on, DnA got vacation or something? :>

https://arma3.com/news/report-in-joris-jan-van-t-land-project

[DnA 5143]

And to clarify things even more: Iceman is a former QA Specialist who is now a wingman to Project Lead Pettka as Associate Producer. He'll begin to take over some of my duties :)

[Brisse 78]

Is Arma 3 4K compatible?

 

Even the original Operation Flashpoint works with 4k resolution :)

[Guest]

I've a more precise idea of people when I can put a Twitter account on their name, thank you :)

[ineptaphid 6413]

The editor is almost useless with 4k monitos. Any plans to fix this?

Could you be a bit more specific? How is it useless with 4k?

[danil-ch 165]

Could you be a bit more specific? How is it useless with 4k?

I believe hud is too small.

[R0adki11 3949]

I believe hud is too small.

You can change the HUD in your settings, or have you already tried this?

[danil-ch 165]

You can change the HUD in your settings, or have you already tried this?

It doesn't affect hud in the editor