Iron Front as mod in Arma 3

[hellfish6 7]

Quick, dumb question: once I have IFA3 working, can I delete the stand alone IF install? IFA3 doesn't reference anything from there, does it?

[jw custom 56]

Also, is anyone running JW Custom's mission on their server?

I haven't made any missions for Iron Front, just bought a few days ago but i sure will be making some :)

[Gunter Severloh 4053]

can I delete the stand alone IF install? IFA3 doesn't reference anything from there, does it?

Yes you can. and no IFA3 does not.

Let me explain why, when you convert your IF initially the conversion tool makes a copy of your vanilla IF, and the new copy's files will all have a .pbo extensions, on them

instead of like the vanilla which has .IFA extensions.

So the @IF mod version now is a standalone game, IFA3 has files it requires to work but nothing from the vanilla Iron front.

The vanilla game wont work in Arma2Co or Arma3 as the files in it use a .IFA extension on them so its not possible to use them, as the game cannot read them.

If you guys have any missions for IFA3 I can host them for you on the MR:

http://www.missionrepository.com/

I been hosting missions and mods for IF since Oct 2012.

[zukov 490]

@Gunter

i saw,in the IF forum, a custom skins for airplanes, is possible to use like hidden selection in A3?

there is a reference for to create the models, characters? like number of polygons, triangles and so on

[Gunter Severloh 4053]

Have no idea Zukov best to ask one of the guys that know about models and skins.

[hellfish6 7]

Thanks, Günter! I'm on a laptop, so every gig on my hard drive is precious.

[Wilco 944]

I haven't made any missions for Iron Front, just bought a few days ago but i sure will be making some :)

Ah totally missed the post, the chief posted that, woops!

[Santa Six 10]

Santa Six: I'm sure that's the one he was talking about, I've experienced that too. What exactly caused that?

Also, is anyone running JW Custom's mission on their server? I'd like to swing by and throw down on some play time.

The mod was never meant for Arma III. The handAnim directory was changed in the mess of IF mod folders and configs. So the Garand couldn't find what I put and panicked into Stretch Armstrong. I hope you can ignore it a bit longer till the fix release.

[the chief 15]

Dear All,

I have made major overhauls to my 2 latest SP/Coop missions today, on my steamworkshop. They are Panovo and Baranow map versions of my Op Ravenous mission, which is also based on the Staszow map. Please see the details below.

In summary, I have put in new versions of the F3 mission framework, removed TAW view distance and replaced with CH View Distance Script by champ-1 http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?185770-CH-View-Distance-Script

I have also increased performance significantly by implementing ZBE_Cache AI & Vehicle caching by zorrobyte http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?179777-ZBE_Cache-AI-amp-Vehicle-caching-script-addon

Removed Farrooq's Revive.

In the mission startup parameters the mission admin can choose from 3 different medical systems and 3 different radio TS3 plugin systems:

Medical System options include:

BIS default; F3 simple wounding; AGM medical system

Radio options include:

Default BIS; TFAR; ACRE; ACRE2

Mission admin, can from the briefing screen, choose a range of Zeus options if needed. This utilses the F3 Zeus Support component which is a collection of functions that make it easier for advanced users to designate themselves, or any player, as curator ("Zeus") using the debug console.

IFA3 Co25 Op Ravenous Updates

The missions now also include more High Command (HC) options for those playing on there own or with a limited number of coop players. These can be controlled from mission leaders spot only. The HC options include:

3 x Polish Guerrilla Fighter Units;

1 x P47 CAS

1 x Sherman Tank and Crew;

1 x 2 man mortar team;

1 x 2 man sniper/spotter team

The mission runs UPSMON but is highly compatible with Robalo's ASR-AI-3. http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?173515-Asr-ai-3

If you wish to download these 2 missions please see details below:

Chief's SP/MP Coop Server Friendly Missions on Steamworkshop

http://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561198007165943/myworkshopfiles/?appid=107410

Op Ravenous Panovo

http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=361169661

Op Ravenous Baranow

http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=360652768

Hope you like the updates and enjoy.

Merry christmas

Chief

[denco 16]

I have Arma 3 installed on my SSD while all the other mods are on my HDD. This also means that Iron Front conversion is installed on my HDD as well. The problem I'm facing is that the community update does not find my Iron Front conversion installation folder and I believe this is because its not installed in arma 3 folder.

Is there a remedy for this?

[Gunter Severloh 4053]

The update installs to the @IF folder if im not mistaken so, an idea is to make a copy of the @IF folder and move that copy to the SSD, and then try the update, if that works,

then just move the new copy to the original directory and delete the one thats there, idk worth a try, other then that I dont know of any other way around it, unless Kju would have an idea.

[.kju 3244]

@ Denco

Use junctions: https://dev.withsix.com/projects/heaven/wiki/Virtual_folders_and_files

[denco 16]

;2846172']@ Denco

Use junctions: https://dev.withsix.com/projects/heaven/wiki/Virtual_folders_and_files

Didn't occur to me :)

Thanks kju

[rowdied 44]

1.08 and 1.13 just released here

http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?180218-Iron-Front-Liberation-1944-community-patches-(Arma-version-only

Also update your IFA3 as well located here

https://dev.withsix.com/projects/lib-issue-tracker/files

I just did a quick test. Me in Panther against 4, T34-76's rolling towards me. I knocked out first 2 and the other 2 actually backed up to get away form me. I have never seen this happen in any Arma. I was flabbergasted! They kept their fronts towards me as they backed up. One of the T34's was playing possum and waited until I got closer to charge and let lose a volley and as he did this the other 2 t34's stopped and charged me as well. I was able to dispatch all 3 but lost a track and 2 crew in the process. WOW!

Did you guys modify the behaviour of tankers now or add an ai mod to the conversion?

As always Kju,(and your team) TOP NOTCH!!!

Edited December 28, 2014 by rowdied

[dannynickelov 1]

So Iron Front for A3 got updated?

[HazJ 1289]

Yup. :)

Dirty Haz

[dannynickelov 1]

Amazing, so i only need to install Arma 3, Iron Front and then the Standalone package on PlayWithSix, right? (forgot how i did it last time, derp)

is there a changelog available too?

[kecharles28 197]

Updated mod 2.0.0.1 available at withSIX. Download now by clicking:

[dannynickelov 1]

Updated mod 2.0.0.1 available at withSIX. Download now by clicking:

https://withsix-usercontent-cdn.withsix.com/mod/ba2293d6-48d5-11e4-b8ab-001517bd964c/logos/banner-420x120.png

You only need Iron Front and Arma 3 for it, right?

[dannynickelov 1]

For some reason it says that the community patch installer can't find the Iron Front folder, because it's not there or it's corrupted.

[Gunter Severloh 4053]

@ Denco

Use junctions: https://dev.withsix.com/projects/hea...ders_and_files

Nice! Kju, I had a feeling you knew.

For some reason it says that the community patch installer can't find the Iron Front folder, because it's not there or it's corrupted.

If thats the issue use the tool kju linked and see if you can locate it and point the installer to the correct path.

[dannynickelov 1]

Nice! Kju, I had a feeling you knew.

If thats the issue use the tool kju linked and see if you can locate it and point the installer to the correct path.

No idea, didn't work, i have the folders in my arma folder in my Documents and in my game folder.

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Edited December 29, 2014 by DannyNickelov

[Santa Six 10]

!!More updates for IRON FRONT today!!!

I just released the Arma III version 5.0 of my San6 mod. It's not as big as the Arma 2 version but it's a start. Here's a quick link to the Forum post.

[Gunter Severloh 4053]

@DannyNickelov

Your problem is your missing the @IF folder, you will need to locate that or redo the conversion, i have contact with you on steam so will further help there if needed.

@Santa Six

NICE! will get it on the MR!

---------- Post added at 08:58 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:15 PM ----------

Now hosted on the MR

http://www.missionrepository.com/apps/blog/entries/show/42969554-san-6-sound-mod-for-ifa3-released-

[the chief 15]

Cheers Santa Six!