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Hi Folks, RE: ORBAT I've watched some of Spyder's videos on the subject and I've played around with ORBAT a bunch of times... The part that I have been unable to complete successfully - is the actual export... As per the videos - I'm supposed to download some file from github - then paste the contents from ORBAT into it - get some other file - paste the contents into that - then somehow make a .pbo ??? That's the part I could use a little helping hand with if someone can point me in the right direction... Thanks... Regards, Scott

Hi Folks, Thanks for the answers... Ahh - the "L" key - I'll give that a go... I'm trying to setup a mission similar to "egg's" old A2 mission - a true favorite - really enjoyed that one - prepping and fortifying the area at dusk - camping out on the top of the hill in the dark waiting for charlie to come a call'n... As for the mines themselves - yeah - strange - they didn't appear in my command menu even though they were definitely in my inventory - maybe ALiVE/ACE/C2 or something is interfering with it... I'll test again without the mods... Bravo Zulu to the Unsung team... Regards, Scott

Hi Folks, A couple basic questions if you don't mind: Are the bayonets and knives actually useable ? How do you turn on the flashlights (nothing obvious like a mouse click or scroll menu seems to have an option) ? How do I use the Claymore Mines (I have the clacker and the mine in my inventory - no obvious way to place or detonate)... Thanks so much - really loving Unsung on that new Cambodian map... Regards, Scott

Hi... Have you looked at the ALiVE mod ? It goes a long way to accomplishing your goals - with minimal effort... Regards, Scott

Hi Hero, Really - I thought the Military Commander would have to know about it to be included in its force pool ? Just the Virtual AI will do that ? Will try it as you stated... Thanks... Regards, Scott Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Hi Hero, As always your insights are most welcome and appreciated - hmm - I'll try creating groups directly and syncing them to the Military Commander as well... As far as the priority - it just seemed the values had no effect no matter how I set them... Yeah - I've seen the probability - but wasn't sure if it would work with all the syncing going in... More things to try... Certainly appreciate all the efforts of the ALiVE team as well - just a can't I use Arma without it... Bravo Zulu !!! Regards, Scott Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Hi Hero, Hah - that's just crazy... I think half the fun with ALiVE is throwing down modules just to see what happens... Thats a very cool little test and well documented... Well done - sir... I messed with this some more last night - I tried using (2) separate Custom Objectives - with only (4) units each to see if I could get them to spawn closer to the placed module - seems to work a little better - the modules are flanked by rivers on both sides and in the heart of the jungle - so maybe that pushes my troops a bit further out ? I did notice some groups swimming the river to get to their objective - while others just stalled at the shoreline... I'm not sure of what the rhyme or reason is with that.... I also noticed - I can't seem to weight the Custom Objectives using the size and importance variables... When left at the default 50/50 - too many units where staying behind at the spawning objectives and not mounting an offensive up the hill... I changed the settings to 10/10 and 90/90 - seemed to have no effect... The idea is - I'd like to use the two spawning Custom Objective Modules - to strictly spawn troops - I'd like to see all the troops attack up the hill towards the Custom Objective Module I am occupying... The Military commanders are set to BLUFOR (Invasion) and OPFOR (Occupation)... The Custom Objective Module that doesn't spawn troops that I am sitting on belongs to OPFOR... I was also wondering if I could randomize the inclusion of the Custom Objectives - so maybe some battles would have (4) units - others might have (8) - etc etc etc ??? So any given battle - you really don't know what you're going to be up against... Any suggestions on how to improve this behavior ? This is kind of a "Hamburger Hill" in reverse - where the USMC holds the fortified hill position... Thanks... Regards, Scott Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Hi... Sounds good - I was just playing around with the same thing last night - ALiVE, ORBAT, Unsung, and the Cambodia map... I'm assuming you have Hero's ALiVE index for the Cambodia map ? Instead of creating my own I used Opendome's ORBAT factions... worked like a champ... Honestly - while I've played around with ORBAT a bunch of times since it's release - I haven't managed to figure out that last part either - getting the files out of ORBAT and into ARMA... From Opendome's work - it appears that the ORBAT mods need to be exported and turned into a "pbo" and loaded like any other mod... Here - look at his work for an example: The Unsung Vietnam War and ALiVE Compatability Mod https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?share_fid=31761&share_tid=198097&url=https%3A%2F%2Fforums%2Ebistudio%2Ecom%2Findex%2Ephp%3F%2Ftopic%2F198097-The-Unsung-Vietnam-War-and-ALiVE-Compatability-Mod&share_type=t The one issue I noted - is you can't seem to change the load out of pre-made ORBAT factions in the editors Arsenal - you are stuck with what was built... I have a very basic ALiVE mission setup and working now with the aforementioned mods - I could paste it here if it would help... Regards, Scott Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Hi... As far as I know ORBAT is part of ALiVE and really probably not for the uninitiated... It's for creating custom factions for use within ALiVE - is that what you're trying to do ? Regards, Scott Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Hi Hero, Thanks so much for the response - yeah - that's how I thought it should work... Very simple mission - OPFOR has (2) Custom Objectives Modules with no other placement modules - the one I am sitting on that spawns 0 troops (king of the hill) - and another 500 yards away - with a 25 meter size - that spawns (8) Infantry that I would expect to attack my hill - some of the OPFOR troops are spawned 1000 meters or more out... Regards, Scott

Hi Folks, Military Placement - Custom Objectives - working with ALiVE ORBAT - Unsung - on the relatively new Cambodia map (Hero's Index)... Trying to use the Custom Objectives - it seems there is no way to control the spawn radius of troops by using a TAOR Marker like on the other placement modules ??? Seems troops are spawned up to a thousand yards or more from the module - no matter the size ? Only reason this is an issue is there are plenty of rivers and it seems AI won't cross water - no matter how small ? Anyone have any ideas - much appreciated... *** Note: Think I learned something new with ORBAT - if used - you can't change the load outs in the mission editor's arsenal - must be changed in ORBAT itself - correct ??? Thanks... Regards, Scott

Hi Folks, Played around on this map last weekend - what a superb job - seen only a fraction of it for sure... I find this kind of combat so much more satisfying than the typical maps with the Mediterranean flare... You sure captured the essence of a real fire base well... Now I need to get the ORBAT factions for Unsung working with this map (I'm partial to the early Marines armed with M-14's since this was a weapon I've actually used) - so I can use ALiVE... Plenty of jungle to reconnoiter... Thank you again for what's obviously a massive effort and true labor of love (subscribed to your YouTube)... Bravo Zulu !!! Regards, Scott

Hi Folks, Wholeheartedly concur - I've used Paint Shop Pro since Jasc owned it with version 9.1... Does everything Adobe does without the subscription... Recently purchased the latest Corel one - adds a few nice new features but underneath it still seems like my trusted Jasc product... I've also used both Gimp (no vector graphics) and PS - - - PSP is my first choice (better interface)... Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Corel-PaintShop-Pro-X9-Ultimate/dp/B01HTAOZUE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1499353160&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=corel+paintshop+pro+x9+ultimate&psc=1 Regards, Scott

Hi Hero, Hahaha... Thanks - that's what I was looking for - I didn't know if I should be looking around for little groups of suspicious looking guys hanging around in a particular spot for too long... Appreciate all the info - I'll leave you alone now before I become a pest... Regards, Scott

Hi Hero, Oh - I was just asking if you visually see the AI models placing the IED - or do they just get virtually planted... I wasn't questioning how prolific they are.... Yeah - I'm strictly SP - so yeah - anything that helps with managing AI improves the game for me... Here - if interested - take a gander - this video convinced me - now I could never go back to Arma without it (obviously decent headphones with a mike is needed): Regards, Scott Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Hi Hero, Ahh - plenty of new tricks to try... I didn't think there was a way to drop squad members - had asked previously on a generic post and the consensus was "not possible" - Alive comes through once again... I think you have a good balance on the map - I never have trouble finding a fight - I do start most missions from the northern base... Question - will you ever see the insurgents actually placing IED's ??? Looking forward to my next run in the Stan... Side Note: A month or so ago watched a decent movie on the subject at hand "Hyena Road" - courtesy of Netflix - worth watching if you haven't seen it... Do you play SP or MP - if you play SP - Voice Attack is the best thing since sliced bread for controlling your squad verbally... I've tried all the major players and it's the best $10.00 I've ever spent on a utility for sims... I have a pretty sophisticated profile - using "woofer's" as the model... Makes everything way more immersive and sure beats hunting for keys in the heat of battle... Also worth a look if you haven't seen it... Thanks for all you do... I'll try this next weekend when I get in... Regards, Scott Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Hi Hero, Ahh - plenty of new tricks to try... I didn't think there was a way to drop squad members - had asked previously on a generic post and the consensus was "not possible" - Alive comes through once again... I think you have a good balance on the map - I never have trouble finding a fight - I do start most missions from the northern base... Question - will you ever see the insurgents actually placing IED's ??? Looking forward to my next run in the Stan... Side Note: A month or so ago watched a decent movie on the subject at hand "Hyena Road" - courtesy of Netflix - worth watching if you haven't seen it... Do you play SP or MP - if you play SP - Voice Attack is the best thing since sliced bread for controlling your squad verbally... I've tried all the major players and it's the best $10.00 I've ever spent on a utility for sims... I have a pretty sophisticated profile - using "woofer's" as the model... Makes everything way more immersive and sure beats hunting for keys in the heat of battle... Also worth a look if you haven't seen it... Thanks for all you do... I'll try this next weekend when I get in... Regards, Scott Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Hi Hero, LOL - wow - and a massive thank your for the wealth of information you shared... Reading with enthusiasm now... Regards, Scott Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Hi Hero, Couple more generic questions if you don't mind (LOL - this may be more Arma generic as opposed to mission specific) ? I see you went through the trouble to setup hospitals on the bases... I'm running only the mods you specified in your "required" list... I normally add a combat medic to my team... What's the big picture on handling wounded from the squad leaders perspective - do I need to micromanage the medic ? Should I be calling for a "dustoff" transport helicopter when someone gets injured - is there a way to pickup the bodies of the fallen and have them transported back to base ? Will the combat medic automatically treat injured team members ? I've noticed - I can call out an "injured" status on myself and sometimes the medic will treat me - other times I seem to be left to my own devices... The resupply crates seem to work with BAF - how do I get my team members to resupply themselves when low on ammo ? I don't see any option in the command menus to - "go over there and grab ammo"... Related - last night I messed around as a BAF sniper - couldn't seem to find ammo for my .308 - would you happen to know which BAF kit box has the ammo ? Are you using the Alive AI Skill Module - are the BAF units set higher than the OPFOR ? LOL - this is truly a great mission - really - enjoying it immensely... Regards, Scott

Hi Hero, LOL - all good - happy to help - no pressure - you have to be one of the most conscientious mod makers I've ever had the pleasure to correspond with - your care and attention to detail is unsurpassed.... Much appreciated - sir... Regards, Scott Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hi Hero, Yep - working now thanks... Think I may have discovered another issue though - could the unarmed helo issue also affect the Player Combat Support CAS Module - I've called in a bunch of CAS missions - the helo's fly circles around obvious enemy - but never fire a shot ??? Regards, Scott Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

WRONG THREAD - PLEASE DISREGARD Hi Hero, Yep - working now thanks... Think I may have discovered another issue though - could the unarmed helo issue also affect the Player Combat Support CAS Module - I've called in a bunch of CAS missions - the helo's fly circles around obvious enemy - but never fire a shot ??? Regards, Scott Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hi Hero, Thanks buddy - as always - greatly appreciate your help !!! Regards, Scott

Hi Hero, It's the empty one you left to fly - I think I have to load the armament first - before using it ??? Also the HUD shows the word "SAFE" on it - is there a safety I need to remove before the weapons will fire ? Probably a basic question... Regards, Scott

Hi Hero, Loaded up the mod with the new content since I last used it - including the mission off of steam - all seemed to work well - this is the only mission I use with the British stuff - very nice change of pace... Thanks for the continued support... Question - jumped in the Apache with a gunner - I couldn't get my gunner to engage and I couldn't use any of the weapons myself - the little taliban machine gunner man chewed me up... Something special with this ? I can get the RHS Apache to work when using that mod... Thanks... Regards, Scott Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk