Development of a multiplayer mission

[florianmuellerch 10]

Hi Community!

I actually didn't find another question for this topic yet, maybe it's absolutely clear for you, maybe I've searched with wrong terms. I'll try it anyway.

I'd like to start developing some own multiplayer missions in ArmA 3.

I just got one question: To test a server mission, I'd need a server and at least two clients. I just got my Notebook set up as a server and my Computer is my first client.

Now here's the question: I have an old PC which is even good enough to run ArmA. But I actually don't want to buy a new Copy of ArmA 3.

Is there a possibility (something like a developer license) to run ArmA on multiple own PCs to test stuff, or do I really have to buy a new Copy?

Thanks in advance for your answers!

Florian

[semiconductor 309]

Yup, I guess you can start you Steam client in offline mode and create LAN game to test your mission. Also, you don't need a dedicated server for that.

BTW, you probably picked a wrong sub-forum to start this thread, take a look at this: http://forums.bistudio.com/forumdisplay.php?162-ARMA-3-MISSION-EDITING-amp-SCRIPTING

Edited December 5, 2013 by Semiconductor

[florianmuellerch 10]

BTW, you probably picked a wrong sub-forum to start this thread, take a look at this: http://forums.bistudio.com/forumdisplay.php?162-ARMA-3-MISSION-EDITING-amp-SCRIPTING

I also thought about that, but this threat is named "Development of a Multiplayer Mission", and that's exactly what I want to do :)

But thanks anyway, I'll try that tomorrow :)

[florianmuellerch 10]

@Semiconductor (or @anyone else), I've got another question: If I start Steam in offline mode on my second computer, I need loads of luck to be able to connect to my server (I made it once and was able to play). Most trials, I get kicked right away with the message "You were kicked from the game" (see here, last post: http://steamcommunity.com/app/107410/discussions/0/864971765739180840/?l=german#c864975632292210691)

Do I have to make special settings to my server.cfg, e.g. remove the reportingIP, to make it only LAN? When I removed the reportingIP the last time, my friend was still able to see the server while not being in my LAN.

My three PCs (2 clients, 1 server) are connected to the same router.

Edited January 11, 2014 by florianmuellerCH

[rakowozz 14]

You don't want to return isServer true, from what I understand?

I suppose you can quickly set up a dedicated environment with the aid of this, for instance: http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=11655

Good stuff here as well: http://killzonekid.com/arma-3-local-dedicated-server/

[KC Grimes 79]

It is very easy to setup a dedicated server that acts as its own "machine", using your client files, while still enabling you to launch to game and join the server as a client. Many guides out there for that for ArmA 3 specifically.

[florianmuellerch 10]

Didn't get it to work (one client still has to run Steam in Offline Mode if I want to simulate two clients). But nevermind, I bought another copy ^^ (sorry to all future readers of this thread who have the same problem, but buying another copy is the simplest way (and creating another steam account))