Server side addons

[Dwarden 1125]

well the last line in list is most likely unneeeded ...

as left over from experiments ...

but even if one is right and you find it worth it ... it wasn't waste to post ...

[tomcat_ 0]

it wasn't a waste of post at all...biggest problem with new players (sometimes old as well) is how and where to install the addons/mods, server or client side..

[the.d 0]

Stupid me didn't notice this thread till very recently..

Thanks a lot for this! This is just what we needed! (Had some trouble with AI on a dedicated server of mine, now it's all good)

[aussie dave 0]

i'm getting this error :

can you fix your download Dwarden.

[Dwarden 1125]

ou yea, wind config file ... fixed first post link ...

[aussie dave 0]

servers updated

test out please

[acadiancrusader 0]

how about SLX Vehicles, Animated vehicles?

[MEDICUS 0]

how about SLX Vehicles, Animated vehicles?

I think there are still some issues with this in MP (Bridgecrossing, random open doors, hoovering squad-logo on open doors etc)

Just another question.

Isn't the included q11-stuff actually nearly the same as the NWD-Addons? Both influence the weapon handling and ballistics.

Did anyone test this with both running on a server?

MfG Medicus

[Dwarden 1125]

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Isn't the included q11-stuff actually nearly the same as the NWD-Addons? Both influence the weapon handling and ballistics.

q11_rof changes reloadtime (rate of fire on weapons)

q11_recoils changes recoil and recoilprone on weapons

q11_wind change balistic of projectile based on wind strenght

SIX_Repl_WeaponSway changes weapon aimprecision (sway)

NWD_balistic changes several balistic properties but none of above

NWD_RealDispersion changes dispersion but none of above

where they are then same ? they work fine together ...

[MEDICUS 0]

Oh ok. Thx for thr reply, Dwarden.

Thought the q11_rof/NWD_RealDispersion and q11_wind/NWD_balistics could get in conflict with each other.

MfG Medicus

[tomcat_ 0]

ok...i can understand the vegetation fix...etc..

but i cannot understand the effect of the NWS and the Q11 recoil on the dedicated...

will it enforce different recoil for all the players?

[Dwarden 1125]

it's for AI

[Archer 0]

Typically, anything that modifies the games' original config must be installed identically on server and ALL clients or there will be conflicts in the ArmA engine between client/server communications when it tries to resolve the differences. Best if the server enforces identical setups on all clients to improve stability ..

Then again its not my server.. and what do I know? so do as you wish

[MEDICUS 0]

The PROPER_Gameplay_Vehicle_StartEngine_Disabled.pbo doesn't seem to work on server side only.

Rest we tested worked fine.

MfG Medicus

[Dwarden 1125]

The PROPER_Gameplay_Vehicle_StartEngine_Disabled.pbo doesn't seem to work on server side only.

Rest we tested worked fine.

MfG Medicus

You may be right tho to be sure You need test with AI in all modes of alert/behavior

btw. updated addons (some fixes and requests)

thanks i0n0s

http://w16.easy-share.com/1700052673.html

[acadiancrusader 0]

isn't Q11's recoil add-on broken with 1.12?

[Dwarden 1125]

isn't Q11's recoil add-on broken with 1.12?

it is ? since when ?

oh crap i see ...

[Misfit Leader 2]

Isn't the MK19/AGS no-recoil useless now ?

It is a fix of the 1.12 patch, no ?

[Dwarden 1125]

Isn't the MK19/AGS no-recoil useless now ?

It is a fix of the 1.12 patch, no ?

yep, in theory you may still use the variant with changed rate of fire

http://w16.easy-share.com/1700077018.html

but i think that are just minor details ...

(no checked yet 1.12 values but it still seems slower)

[sluggCDN 0]

We run:

TruerangeAI

ArmaAffects

ECS

when played with Evo ArmA transforms into a totally different game! - especially with ECS with adds supression fire to AI and AI CQB behaviour beyond anything ever seen in ArmA or OFP or any other mods. AI bots will take up positions in a building and if you are there they will continuously try to storm your room be it 2nd or 1st floor.

[tomcat_ 0]

We run:

TruerangeAI

ArmaAffects

ECS

when played with Evo ArmA transforms into a totally different game! - especially with ECS with adds supression fire to AI and AI CQB behaviour beyond anything ever seen in ArmA or OFP or any other mods. AI bots will take up positions in a building and if you are there they will continuously try to storm your room be it 2nd or 1st floor.

ok...so the ECS mod, installed only on dedicated and not on client changes the behaviour of the AI as you describe?

[Tankbuster 1747]

I run Durg Veg and DMSmoke and our games are much better for it.

I never, however, install beta patches on my server.

[Misfit Leader 2]

We run:

TruerangeAI

ArmaAffects

ECS

when played with Evo ArmA transforms into a totally different game! - especially with ECS with adds supression fire to AI and AI CQB behaviour beyond anything ever seen in ArmA or OFP or any other mods. AI bots will take up positions in a building and if you are there they will continuously try to storm your room be it 2nd or 1st floor.

ok...so the ECS mod, installed only on dedicated and not on client changes the behaviour of the AI as you describe?

I think yes, i've played on a server few days ago, and i were surprise to see an AI getting on the first floor to engage me in the house.

That never happens before, crazy thing ^^

[Protegimus 0]

Durg's Vegetation Fix should be standard for all servers, outstanding work in that it allows use of bushes/trees for concealment (not cover! ).

Non Wonder Dog's

NWD_Ballistics.pbo, NWD_RealDispersion.pbo, NWD_RocketBallistics.pbo

should also be standard for all players and servers, nothing else comes close!

On the 31st's Server, we're using the following:

6thSense Pack 2 - Decreased AI Accuracy, Improved Range/Spotting ability (similar to the TrueRange, but not as extreme, with the TrueRange we were getting sniped from like 3KM away by AKs).

Also tested TrueRange and while I very much appreciate what the author was trying to provide, it is too extreme and re-introduces the problem of super AI snipers.

6thSense Six_Pack2:

Six_Repl_AIRange.pbo

is a much better tuned solution (thanks again Sickboy!)- you can still patrol effectively and sniper missions are effective, but AI will engage you at much greater range (from the air as well as ground). Beware of mounted weapons!!

Also implemented for server controlled AI:

Six_Repl_AIAccuracy.pbo

Six_Repl_Reloadtime.pbo

Six_Repl_WeaponSway.pbo

Quote[/b] ]DMSmokeEffects - Smoke that blocks the AI's view, using smoke grenades is actually useful for reviving buddies and E&Eing.

Q11's Wind Deflection - Further decreases the AI's accuracy.

...

Haven't tested the above yet, but will definitely try them.

I'm also running Second's AI suppression script:

suppression.pbo

which allows fire suppression of AI.

It does give funky results when AI are caught in the open though, as they still hit the deck even though there's no cover - so may not be to everyone's taste.

Outside of addons, configuration of the server using the appropriate `public_server.ArmaProfile' settings with arma_server.exe parameter:

-profiles="%HomeDrive%%HomePath%\My Documents\ArmA Other Profiles\public_server"

is very important to the balance of the server. AI supersnipers are easily removed while retaining very challenging opposition with simple config as below:

<table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td>Code Sample </td></tr><tr><td id="CODE">

class Difficulties

{

class Regular

{

skillFriendly=0.750000;

skillEnemy=0.625000;

precisionFriendly=0.750000;

precisionEnemy=0.220000;

class Flags

{

Armor=1;

EnemyTag=0;

HUD=1;

HUDPerm=1;

HUDWp=1;

HUDWpPerm=1;

AutoSpot=1;

Map=1;

WeaponCursor=0;

AutoGuideAT=0;

ClockIndicator=1;

3rdPersonView=0;

Tracers=1;

UltraAI=0;

AutoAim=0;

UnlimitedSaves=1;

};

};

class Veteran

{

skillFriendly=0.850000;

skillEnemy=0.695941;

precisionFriendly=0.850000;

precisionEnemy=0.296940;

class Flags

{

FriendlyTag=0;

EnemyTag=0;

HUD=1;

HUDWp=1;

HUDWpPerm=1;

WeaponCursor=0;

AutoGuideAT=0;

ClockIndicator=1;

3rdPersonView=0;

Tracers=1;

UltraAI=0;

AutoAim=0;

};

};

};

HUD crosshair and 3rd person views also off!

[Dwarden 1125]

all of them are in pack in first post,

btw there are slight differences (try to speed some things)

to 'default' DMsmoke and Q11 wind so compare / test if You like it or not ...