Arma 3 - APEX - NEWS and SPECULATIONS

[Chairborne 2594]

If it's indicating that pilotCamera for the Wipeout and other fixed-wing aircraft, now has all the features of the targeting turret on UAVs (ground locking, maybe laser designating etc) then its pretty bloody splendid IMO.

 

Oukej has stated before that he wanted to add proper targeting pod features to fixed-wing.

http://steamcommunity.com/workshop/filedetails/?id=334622056

I agree, CUP uses this already but it's more for eyecandy than anything, controlling the camera while flying isn't exactly easy. If they add self designation and stabilized turrets then it's going to be a whole other thing.

[mistyronin 1181]

Well visual update counts as Splendid for me  :)

[Flax 397]

Visual update on Dev branch today certainly is splendid.... Looks amazing. Can't wait for more.

 

[Wiki 1558]

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Pics please!!!

[froggyluv 2130]

 Gotta turn the Water Reflections to Very High. Amazing new depth.

[Flax 397]

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Pics please!!!

Updated - see above.

[Greenfist 1863]

http://imgur.com/a/Jg8wi

 

I'm not sure if the weather and time were the same on the comparison, but I'm sure you'll get the picture. ;)

[Alwarren 2765]

Kavala at night (click for large)

[drebin052 323]

At first glance I almost thought that shot of Kavala was a real photo.

 

Excellent job BI.

[CaptainAzimuth 714]

From the Arma 3 Twitter, related to Tanoa and new camos. 

 

I'm pretty certain that comment via. Bohemia Interactive is as straight forward as, "yes, there will be new gear for the new faction, respectively.". I don't think they would actually do re-skins until they've finished cranking out the decided official content. At least, i dearly hope so.

[Alwarren 2765]

I'm pretty certain that comment via. Bohemia Interactive is as straight forward as, "yes, there will be new gear for the new faction, respectively.". I don't think they would actually do re-skins until they've finished cranking out the decided official content. At least, i dearly hope so.

 

The Eden predefined subcategories have things like EdSubcat_Personnel_Camo_Jungle and EdSubcat_Personnel_Camo_Arctic

[nikiforos 450]

It's like Realight is implemented into the game engine. It's nice but in some cases I prefer the old lighting it actually create a better atmosphere.

[Chairborne 2594]

The Eden predefined subcategories have things like EdSubcat_Personnel_Camo_Jungle and EdSubcat_Personnel_Camo_Arctic

Snow setting C O N F I R M E D.

[roberthammer 582]

I hope that isn't final - because it looks way too contrasted and everything looks weird with it

 

some places looks better but it kinda screws up the nights and dark places

[CaptainAzimuth 714]

I hope that isn't final - because it looks way too contrasted and everything looks weird with it

 

some places looks better but it kinda screws up the nights and dark places

Well, actually...

 

[mistyronin 1181]

I hope that isn't final - because it looks way too contrasted and everything looks weird with it

 

some places looks better but it kinda screws up the nights and dark places

Mediterranean light is quite harsh and contrasted. In a sunny summer day in Barcelona you can get more contrasted photos than the A3 new setting. 

[nikiforos 450]

Problem with that kind of lightning is that midrange textures look really bad.. With old lightning it was some kind concealed .

Don't get me wrong I'm all for the new lighting but I think that it needs a lot of tweaking.

[mistyronin 1181]

Problem with that kind of lighting is that midrange textures look really bad.. With old lighting it was some kind concealed .

Don't get me wrong I'm all for the new lighting but I think that it needs a lot of tweaking.

IMHO what BI should tweak is the midrange textures haha not the lightning  :P

[nikiforos 450]

IMHO what BI should tweak is the midrange textures haha not the lightning  :P

True that but I guess it's easier to play with lightning instead of working with midrange textures :)

[DJankovic 401]

What I noticed is SPLENDID FPS on dev branch :D

Now maybe I am rambling a lot but  my game is smooth on dev branch I am loving it.  Wasn't this game on DX9 ? or I am wrong?  And second thing I like that those rays from lights from alpha are back I miss those.

Noticed the nerf on Chemlights and I love that also,damn I hated in vanilla how they were glowing like reflector.
Also new water shader SPLENDID

Great job devs. Thank you

[Flax 397]

Some more splendidness to share.... no post-prod editing.

 

http://imgur.com/a/PFoPL

[AveryTheKitty 2626]

The visual update today...

 

BIS, I love you.

 

Full homo. <3

[CaptainObvious 95]

Well, actually...

 

 

You shitting me, right?  :o

[CaptainAzimuth 714]

You shitting me, right?  :o

No, it's not a drill.

 

https://twitter.com/jaycroweuk/status/718484966288580609

 

And yes, it does mean Jay Crowe anticipated what people would think of the new lighting, and thus likely the reason for the comparison between IRL, and in game.

[roberthammer 582]

Thing is - in normal day like in afternoon it looks fine but in the morning or evening it just looks wrong

 

if there was less contrast/saturation like it was before with the old lighting , i guess i will need to experiment with it