Get your exercise with ArmA

[CharveL 0]

I've been toying with the idea of making an exercise mod for ArmA that would allow me to hook up a stationary bike or elliptical to the game to allow one to make things a bit more interesting.

The interface would be pretty easy at first with some input device rigged to the machine to send "forward" command. From there ArmA would take you on a merry little tour around Sahrani along a preset route to look at the sights while you get fit.

Doesn't seem like it would be too challenging but I've barely dived into the mission building as it is so someone else might be better at that part.

Next step would be to put together a potentiometer type input for variable speed which could actually give you better feedback as to your virtual distance travelled and other data for a more robust system. Maybe even rig a button for each hand so you can steer for more freedom.

Hey it beats staring at a wall or a window!

[IceManHG 0]

The faster your stationary bike goes the faster your dirt bike goes!

[xnodunitx 0]

I wonder if we can hook up a treadmill as well so that as our characters run we get into better shape..though I fear from the start we may see several people running for about ten to fifteen seconds before dropping.

[loyalguard 15]

Back in the days after college and before I found a job, I used to sit around all day playing NHLPA Hockey 93. It was great but I started to bloat. So, I bought an exercise bike and used to sit on it while playing. Whenever my player was skating I pedaled. If I was gliding I just coasted, If I was sprinting, well, I sprinted. Obviosuly there was no interface between the bike and my Sega but the concept was to get some exercise while playing. I considered a tread mill, but I found the stationary bike to be more stable and I didn't need to use my hands except to use the controller.

[Commando84 0]

haha some sweet ideas there! well i get my exercise while on my job or while going between my friends places

[Madus_Maximus 0]

I remember seeing something that looked like a giant hamster ball a while back that they rigged upto games (I think they used OFP actually in the demo) that worked by the persons actual movements. You'd soon find out who was an athlete and who was a coutch potato haha "return to formation!" "negative.... caridac... help!".

[jerryhopper 286]

what? will there be a gym at paraiso?

that would be great as i have to keep my godlike body in shape!

[celery 8]

I can visualize a Tour de Sahrani map that detects all players using a gym bike. Good luck in the mountains to the north.

[CharveL 0]

I can visualize a Tour de Sahrani map that detects all players using a gym bike. Good luck in the mountains to the north.

A feedback system that can affect the resistance on your exercise bike would truly make that so.