Arma 3 Freezing when starting a new server.

[Froztiez 10]

Alright so I'm having a problem with Arma 3. It keeps freezing/crashing whenever I try to create a new server. It happens only if I press "New" under multiplayer, then select Internet under Host (Doesn't freeze when I select LAN) and then click "OK". This kinda only started happening after the new Marksmen patch.

It has happened before, but I managed to fix that since it was a combination of mods that did it, USS Nimitz and JSRS 3.0, I deleted the Nimitz and it stopped freezing, but now it's back. So I've googled this problem a ton, a lot of people have had success with unsubscribing from Arma 3 workshop mods and what not, I've tried this, but to no avail. Nothing helped.

This time it still seems to be caused by mods, but I'm unsure why, I know it's not a corrupt mod or something, because I've re-installed all my mods and that made no difference. The game doesn't crash if I run it without mods. I've tried re-installing Arma 3, but that didn't help either, I've tried almost everything so I need your help guys or help from Bohemia, I really wanna try the new DLC, but can't really justify buying it when my game doesn't work or at least not with mods, which I need since they're what makes the game fun for me.

If you have any tips to try or want me to try doing it again, please say I am willing to try anything basically. If you need crashlogs or anything I'll gladly send them too.

[beno_83au 1369]

Froztiez, I've been having the same problem since the update.

Have you tried running it with just one mod loaded? When I run it without any mods it's fine, just as you stated. Then when I've launched with two mods (AiA and massi SF weapon pack) it freezes. But, if I launch only one of those mods I can host an internet game, no problems.

I know running it with only one mod is, in most cases, not enough. Just thought I'd pass on what I've observed. Hopefully there's a solution in the form of anything soon though.

[MrSanchez 243]

I had this issue with ArmA 3 many months ago, since then I hadn't created public lobbies with mods. Since one/two weeks before the 1.42 update, I started using lobbies again after I discovered it was 'magically' fixed. Now after the update the problem is back!

:@

In the past changing the port to 2310 or something different, gave a different result...I'll do some testing.

I did subscribe to a bunch of Workshop missions recently though...but either way, I think this is a BIS issue.

Kind regards,

Sanchez

[Jackal326 1181]

Perhaps a list of the mods/addons you're running might help narrow it down?

I did subscribe to a bunch of Workshop missions recently though...but either way, I think this is a BIS issue.

The game doesn't crash if I run it without mods.

How is it a BIS issue?

[MrSanchez 243]

Perhaps a list of the mods/addons you're running might help narrow it down?

How is it a BIS issue?

Because it didn't happen pre-update and after update it does?

Thinking about it now, eh, it could be a mod that updated...I have the exact same issue in ArmA 2 OA though :S

[susscon 10]

Alright Guys...

Been popping brain cells since last night! wiped every trace of arma, workshop content u name it, re-installed arma, run it vanilla and still it hanged up on me when trying to host....

but i have finally managed to host again.

Not sure the exact reason, but these are the last few steps i have done before it worked.

Deleted my arma3profile saves including arma3.cfg in documents.

removed @allinarmaterrainpack

started the game and tried ''joining'' a random server

once joined, i quit out and tried to host and it worked!

I have an odd feeling that joining a random server before hosting my own is what got rid of the bug, or maybe removing my profile saves....

Who knows.... The Joys Of Arma ey?

Hope this helps you in some way guys.:)

**Edit**

I have put all my mods back on, including @allinarmaterrainpack mentioned above.

put my original arma3profile saves and arma3.cfg back in documents and its all still working fine and able to host :/

I'm more swayed towards it being a case of just joining a random server now... but that cant be right can it?

Or maybe i have had a totally different problem in the first place, but after searching the symptoms were exact same to other players. ??? confused.com :j:

Edited April 11, 2015 by Susscon