Arma 3 - APEX - NEWS and SPECULATIONS

[Sanchez Milsim 70]

Hi, about APEX update. I ask, its really necessary to delete 2D editor?? I took over ten years using it and sincerely believe that the new 3D editor is geared for new editors. 

Would be great to keep it, simply out of respect for the people forever. People who have followed the saga. The game lasts as long thanks to the editor and the 3D is useful but is not the same.

 

Whats your opinion??

[Guest]

Where did you found this gif? https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSM_nddt31sX8ncsyQGnS90AxJAobsbxfLT8MKHOp-c80SBqLVk

[ceeeb 147]

I think he accidentally posted the Japanese influence reference image twice. I guess he intended to link to this:

 

https://twitter.com/Arma3official/status/705472773599191040

[chortles 263]

Hi, about APEX update. I ask, its really necessary to delete 2D editor?? I took over ten years using it and sincerely believe that the new 3D editor is geared for new editors. 

Would be great to keep it, simply out of respect for the people forever. People who have followed the saga. The game lasts as long thanks to the editor and the 3D is useful but is not the same.

Here's your thread, but former-project lead-now-producer DnA said that yeah, the plan as of this week is "to deprecate that editor by the time we release Apex (and its corresponding platform update). In all likelihood that means it would be removed from the game, because we'd want to focus on one tool and not support two full code-bases." (boldface by me)

[pooroldspike 129]

I see Apex is scheduled for a Q2 2016 release and is available now on pre-order for 19.99 GB pounds (28 US dollars), but can I ask a stupid question- What's in it?

The Tanoa map looks good but I'd like to know exactly what new weapons will be in it, for example any new tanks, or is it a secret? 

[chortles 263]

I see Apex is scheduled for a Q2 2016 release and is available now on pre-order for 19.99 GB pounds (28 US dollars), but can I ask a stupid question- What's in it?

The Tanoa map looks good but I'd like to know exactly what new weapons will be in it, for example any new tanks, or is it a secret? 

No weapons have been identified, while concept art has been specified to show both NATO and CSAT "Light Strike Vehicles" and a NATO VTOL (which as others have noted looks like a modified Osprey photo), and there's in-game footage of a (presumably civilian) rubber boat with a standing steering wheel, a turboprop monoplane, and a water scooter.

[CaptainAzimuth 714]

I think he accidentally posted the Japanese influence reference image twice. I guess he intended to link to this:

 

https://twitter.com/Arma3official/status/705472773599191040

Yes, I meant to post that gif, but my mobile device has issues. Hehe.

[Imperator-TFD 4]

Fiji is very much in the South Pacific, the vertical border is the international date line.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiji

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Borders_of_the_oceans#South_Pacific

 

The BI tanoa webpage says it's in the South Pacific and was occupied by Japan during WW2.  Assuming Armaverse follows WW2 history, this puts Tanoa somewhere west of real world Fiji (which was never occupied), maybe near the Solomon Islands.

 

And this is why I strongly hope that we'll see at least some mention of units from Australia in Apex.  The Brits, Germans and Czech all had their turn now how about us?

[ineptaphid 6413]

As it's the "speculations" topic, what do you think about the campaign and showcases?

 

So far, all showcases were to "show" something (FFV, diving, etc...)

What new feature do you think they'll present this time?

 

And how about the campaign? What do you think or expect about it?

While I really enjoyed the Arma3 campaign with it's more guerrilla style missions, I did miss the A2 stuff as well-getting to use Gunships and military hardware. But I imagine it will be small scale stuff on Tanoa. What I am excited for is the fact that I believe it is a Coop campaign-I can finally convince my girlfriend to play Arma with me ;)

[willithappen 194]

Maybe the campaign could focus on dealing with an uprising rather than being the uprising?

Maybe thats the story as to why there is NATO involvement? Maybe we'll play as CSAT instead of NATO in the coop campaign? that'd be something different.

[Wiki 1558]

While I really enjoyed the Arma3 campaign with it's more guerrilla style missions, I did miss the A2 stuff as well-getting to use Gunships and military hardware. But I imagine it will be small scale stuff on Tanoa. What I am excited for is the fact that I believe it is a Coop campaign-I can finally convince my girlfriend to play Arma with me ;)

Ahah, total opposite POV.

A2 and A3 campaign had too much guerilla style missions IMO.

I expect more military situations in the Apex campaign.

BTW, why no one seems to think Apex could happen BEFORE or at the same time as East Wind?

[willithappen 194]

Ahah, total opposite POV.

A2 and A3 campaign had too much guerilla style missions IMO.

I expect more military situations in the Apex campaign.

BTW, why no one seems to think Apex could happen BEFORE or at the same time as East Wind?

I feel like if it was before East Wind, they'd be pretty limited in what they did with the story,

At the same time as could allow them to relate actions in east wind to that in the new campaign.

[ineptaphid 6413]

Ahah, total opposite POV.

A2 and A3 campaign had too much guerilla style missions IMO.

I expect more military situations in the Apex campaign.

BTW, why no one seems to think Apex could happen BEFORE or at the same time as East Wind?

Could be set before East wind-It could be about the formation of CSAT. About the various countries joining together-peacefully or not. Rebellions against it,counter insurgency missions..

[willithappen 194]

Could be set before East wind-It could be about the formation of CSAT. About the various countries joining together-peacefully or not. Rebellions against it,counter insurgency missions..

Counter Insurgency IMO is the most enjoyable thing in ArmA.

The showcase for the marksman DLC as the CSAT Counter Insurgency sniper is pretty fun.

 

Dammit Bohemia, give us some more details!

[Wiki 1558]

BTW, why everyone seems to think the campaign will be about NATO aswell? We may play CSAT and how they rose in Pacific area, don't you think?

[anthariel 165]

BTW, why everyone seems to think the campaign will be about NATO aswell? We may play CSAT and how they rose in Pacific area, don't you think?

 

It's could be very cool for once but I prefer thinking of playing as a new local faction.

[CaptainAzimuth 714]

While I really enjoyed the Arma3 campaign with it's more guerrilla style missions, I did miss the A2 stuff as well-getting to use Gunships and military hardware. But I imagine it will be small scale stuff on Tanoa. What I am excited for is the fact that I believe it is a Coop campaign-I can finally convince my girlfriend to play Arma with me ;)

I expect something along the lines of Tanoa forces, rather than NATO or CSAT, perhaps playing Island nation forces trying to appease both sides would be hella interesting. Also, I feel like the Geurilla forces are done with, and we could se a more Special Operations centric gameplay In the jungle and on the water. Co-Op for me seems to hit on the SF note.

[Imperator-TFD 4]

It's could be very cool for once but I prefer thinking of playing as a new local faction.

 

CSAT isn't just one nation.  We could play as CSAT but as the Chinese element.

Doubt it though, not unless we want to play most of the campaign speaking Cantonese/Mandarin.

[mistyronin 1181]

What I am excited for is the fact that I believe it is a Coop campaign-I can finally convince my girlfriend to play Arma with me ;)

+1 (change GF for wife in my case)  :P

[gabravo2005 40]

I expect something along the lines of Tanoa forces, rather than NATO or CSAT, perhaps playing Island nation forces trying to appease both sides would be hella interesting. Also, I feel like the Geurilla forces are done with, and we could se a more Special Operations centric gameplay In the jungle and on the water. Co-Op for me seems to hit on the SF note.

Sort of like the Phillipine resistance during World War 2 with the assistance with US-Japan-Australian SF?

[chortles 263]

CSAT isn't just one nation.  We could play as CSAT but as the Chinese element.

Doubt it though, not unless we want to play most of the campaign speaking Cantonese/Mandarin.

This is my jam. Australia would be interesting too if only for the chance to see what would in our timeline be currently Australia-specific kit (i.e. the EF88 Austeyr or the F90 export iteration).

[CaptainAzimuth 714]

Sort of like the Phillipine resistance during World War 2 with the assistance with US-Japan-Australian SF?

Precisely. Since the Philippines forces are highly trained in Guerilla warfare, but aren't guerrillas, it would be perfect, at least if Tanoan forces resembled them, as a high tech, spec op force.

[Imperator[TFD] 444]

This is my jam. Australia would be interesting too if only for the chance to see what would in our timeline be currently Australia-specific kit (i.e. the EF88 Austeyr or the F90 export iteration).

 

I know the F88 is our standard issue rifle but I'd like to hope that in another 14-15 years we're using something else.  Plus Arma 3 has 3 out of the 4 primary factions using bullpup weapons so you know....variety is the spice of life.

[CaptainAzimuth 714]

I know the F88 is our standard issue rifle but I'd like to hope that in another 14-15 years we're using something else.  Plus Arma 3 has 3 out of the 4 primary factions using bullpup weapons so you know....variety is the spice of life.

Bull pups are the future. Hehe, even the British use em. =P

[drebin052 324]

Could be set before East wind-It could be about the formation of CSAT. About the various countries joining together-peacefully or not. Rebellions against it,counter insurgency missions..

 

Hope that's not the case.

Making it a prequel would mean we'd be getting zero answers about whichever ending is considered canon and never find out about what happened to the seismic device.

 

Anyway, AAN news "reports" like this and a quick run down of previous events like in Survive's intro would be better for explaining back story.

 

 

CSAT isn't just one nation.  We could play as CSAT but as the Chinese element.

Doubt it though, not unless we want to play most of the campaign speaking Cantonese/Mandarin.

 

Being a native speaker I must admit it would be pretty funny to be able to hear dialogue exclusively in Mandarin within an official BI campaign.  :D But yes, unless you understand Chinese I doubt many people would enjoy playing the campaign if they had to read subtitles for most of the game (showcases are an exception).

 

So my money's still on it being a BLUFOR-centric campaign, if not, then playing as an INDEP faction that can suspiciously speak in English but with a Tanoan Hindi accent.