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Hah - oops - LOL - they don't really run at 100 (I would have noticed) - I'll fix it. 😁 I'll look at "setBehaviourStrong" as well. It's so odd that it works fine on all but one unit - most of the time - then occasionally works for everyone. I can't identify what's different - on my test runs - or - the one remaining unit always left behind. It's not even Combat Mode causing this - as sometimes I just issue the "withdraw" command and I still have the remaining unit - frozen. Regards, Scott

Thanks - I'll take a gander... Regards, Scott

Hi Folks, What am I doing wrong here? I just want a steady stream of flares over my nighttime raid. BIS_fnc_fireSupportVirtual is supposed to take a Marker Name as its first Arg. I tried everything I can think of. I tried setting a Var - I used with and without Array Brackets - no flares. _mkr1 = getMarkerPos "POSIT";[[_mkr1], "F_40mm_White", 20, 10, 10] spawn BIS_fnc_fireSupportVirtual; Yep - Rusty... Regards, Scott

Hi Folks, Thank you once again. You stated how the Args work on that function far more clearly than the Wiki did. Really appreciate your time. I'll give that flare a try as well. Regards, Scott

Hi Folks, I've seen that ONCE in all my testing - it wouldn't go away - restarted the mission - haven't seen it since. Just confirming it does exist. I can't recreate it. Regards, Scott

Hi Folks, Thanks as well. I did see the note on flare speed - let me give that a try. I wasn't sure what was needed for Args 6-9. I did note that the script I posted above used a different mechanism to create the flares. I'm pretty much strictly SOG now and I'm using ALiVE weather. Some nights are so bright I hardly need flares - others are so dark - all I can see are my friendly troop markers. While I have flares now using a vanilla flare: "F_40mm_White" they hardly light up the environment on those darkest of nights. Even with multiple flares in the sky - I can barely make out my hand in front of my face. I tried a mod called "Brighter Flares" as the poor flare lighting seems to be a common complaint with ArmA. It doesn't seem much brighter. Are there any other tricks I can try? Thanks. Regards, Scott

Hi Folks, Thanks for the response - yeah - I had tried both those methods - no joy. Reading more on BIS_fnc_fireSupportVirtual - it stated the default speed of the shell was 150 - perhaps it's just slamming into the ground with the speed of a normal shell and I don't see it? On a side note - I did find a great script written years ago by "PivMan" on Reddit - while searching. It works like a champ and is far more elegant than I was planning on doing. While I am still curious why the function wasn't working for me - I plan to just use his script as it works very well. // skyFlares.sqf // startFlares = 1; null = [<max distance>, <base delay>, <max added delay>, <base height>, <random added or subtracted height>, <color>, <speed (must be negative)>, <object pos>] execVM "skyFlares.sqf"; // declare a few variables we need and make _sign randomly negative _sign = 1; _random = false; if (floor random 10 > 4) then { _sign = -1 }; _flareArray = ["WHITE", "RED", "GREEN", "YELLOW", "IR"]; // organize our arguments _flareDist = _this select 0; _delay = _this select 1; _delayRandom = _this select 2; _flareHeight = _this select 3; _flareHeightRandom = _this select 4; _flareType = _this select 5; _flareSpeed = _this select 6; _flarePos = _this select 7; // create loop for spawning flares while { startFlares == 1 } do { // check if random if (_flareType == "RANDOM") then { _flareType = _flareArray call BIS_fnc_selectRandom; _random = true }; // assign colors switch (_flareType) do { case "WHITE": { _flareType = "F_40mm_White" }; case "RED": { _flareType = "F_40mm_Red" }; case "GREEN": { _flareType = "F_40mm_Green" }; case "YELLOW": { _flareType = "F_40mm_Yellow" }; case "IR": { _flareType = "F_40mm_CIR" }; }; // get a random spot around the target _pos = [_flarePos, random _flareDist, random 360] call BIS_fnc_relPos; _pos = [_pos select 0, _pos select 1, _flareHeight + (random _flareHeightRandom * _sign)]; // make the flare at that spot _flare = _flareType createVehicle _pos; // set its speed _flare setVelocity [0, 0, _flareSpeed]; // delay plus random delay sleep _delay + random _delayRandom; // reset random if it was there before if (_random) then { _flareType = "RANDOM" }; }; Regards, Scott

Thanks for the consideration - and - most importantly - at your leisure. Great Mod. Regards, Scott

Hi JB, Just another thought - it's just my two cents - so please take it for what it's worth. Would it be possible to run the SOG AI initialization on new units that join the players group? This comes up when doing POW rescue missions - or - reinforcements (FNG's) are delivered. Thanks. Regards, Scott

Hi Folks, How to I setup an HVT just walking around a camp - noncombat mode - enter a specific building - stay in there for a given amount of time - then continue to another building doing the same? Just an officer making his rounds. Regards, Scott

Thanks so much… Let me give this a shot… Regards, Scott

Hi JB, I had tried that - and - it didn't seem as if my squad was following all my directions. Let me mess with this over the weekend as well and I'll touch base next week. Here are the mods I normally run for SOG (I had pulled LAMBS out of the mix): Here's a quick editable ALiVE mission setup for "The Bra" that I use for my testbed (intended for newbs or those unfamiliar with setting up ALiVE). I use the mods listed above. No specific goals in mind - just a fully populated map to play with SOG AI. CAS/Transport/Artillery supplied by Simple Support Services via the ACE Menu. SOG Bra Playground https://mega.nz/file/BhQBzCSY#5ifP0mYnItNLrO9kEj7G0c4YN_RKmpt2LyQ_w8rywMk Regards, Scott

Hi JB, Hah - that was your doing - you've outdone yourself - sir. I actually had a tinge of feeling for the poor guy as I watched him being carried off. Too funny. Yeah - I have two machines - I use my older one most of the time because I only have access to my better one on weekends. I'm using an old heavily taxed Sandy Bridge when I noticed the issue of the Wheel Menu response - I'll test again on my better Kaby Lake over the weekend. It seems it could be a performance issue as it gets pretty laggy on occasion. Regards, Scott

Hi Folks, I've been absent from ARMA for a while and new to SOG - just a general comment - they've really stepped up the injury/death animations and vocals - it's enough to give someone flashbacks. Then - the other day I was down and incapacitated - writhing in pain from sustained injuries - when Charlie comes up and while standing over me - starts poking me for a bit - then the MF'r actually picks me up and carries me off into the jungle with the MIA banner coming up. SOG - you got me - my mouth was actually open as I watched this for the first time - WOW... I do notice the SOG Command Wheel stop functioning from time to time. The wheel always comes up - but clicking on the items is unresponsive - you don't get the click animation. If I wait a few minutes - it comes back. Just an FYI. Regards, Scott

Hi JB, Winner winner chicken dinner. I really like this. I don’t know if I can go back to NOT using this with other Arma mods. The included medical negates the need to run any more medical mods - very cool. It works very well. The behavior of the units really seems to work. I think LAMBS Danger did cause my troops to move without orders - hence the pincer I described above. They seem far more stationary now. As it stands - there is no CQB available? You can't clear buildings. As it stands - there is no resupply for your squad - ammo boxes - scavenging the dead? Will your squad utilize missile weapons when carried? I noted in one of your videos - you had colored scroll wheel menus to get in and out of vehicles fast - I don't see them - any trick to make them work? Will they get in and out of land vehicles quickly as well. As mentioned above - I scripted the entire Move GREEN - Move RED - Move SOG - Halt SOG in Voice Attack - - - to (4) voice controlled macros - I then also mapped the functions to a spare four way hat on my joystick. It's so fast and fluid this way. These are the most time critical commands needed in combat - a time when your voice may give you issues if you speak too fast. Up = Move SOG Left = Move RED Right = Move GREEN Down = Halt SOG I hope you continue to work on this as time permits. It's a game changer. Thanks. Regards, Scott

Hi JB, Thanks for the detailed response as well. It's obvious how much work you put into this. I noted on Steam you mentioned a conflict with the LAMBS Danger Mod - I did have that loaded for all my testing - I'll remove that and play with this some more tonight. Regards, Scott

Hi Folks, One other point of interest on the Single Player "Immersion" aspect with SOG AI. If you use Voice Attack - you can select each command on the wheel via a Mouse Macro - without touching the keyboard or moving the mouse - instantaneously. No visual selection or thought required. You can also run compound commands like: Move Green: [Select Team Green, Open SOG AI Command Menu, Select Move There] all in one easy command. This cuts down on even more separate instructions making each repetitive move even less tedious. I'm a big fan of using voice control and I've created a pretty extensive profile to run with Arma. That said - if you're not a fan of voice control or don't have the hardware - VA lets you assign any functions to keyboard shortcuts or joystick button presses - avoiding the need for a microphone. I've used VA for many years - in all kinds of applications - including 3D Modeling and Graphic Programs. It's BY FAR the best $10.00 I've ever spent on a utility. I'm not affiliated in any way to VA - just a very happy customer. Voice Attack: Link Just food for thought. Regards, Scott

Hi Folks, I think I get the gist of modifying ammo boxes. I'm pretty much exclusively SOG at the moment - however - for the player I prefer using the better-quality NIA weapons. I have the NIA Ammo Boxes - I have the SOG Ammo Boxes - - - is there an easy way to see the contents of both with classnames? I need to add some NIA magazines to the SOG ammo boxes. While grabbing the entire boxes classname is easy - I don't know how to do the same for their contents. Thanks. Regards, Scott

Gracias Amigo! I'm still a little rusty. Regards, Scott

Hi Folks, Spent four or five hours playing with this last night and it's simply brilliant. Your SOG AI Squad sure seems to perform far better than vanilla. The simple approach to team management is by far the best. It was a hoot and very immersive. I haven't played any SOG Campaign missions yet as I'm simply messing around in the editor. I've ignored the SOG Campaign in the past because I couldn't figure out how to include an AI Squad and a lone unit is just boring - perhaps it's time to look at this again. In one instance - I had set my squad to the left and right during a firefight - and - they executed a perfect pincer attack without me telling them to move - perhaps it was just luck - LOL. Question: Is there any issue using a mix of vanilla commands with SOG AI? It seems once in "Stealth" mode - it proved difficult to get them back to "Aware" to start following me again. Same with "Combat" as they seem to ignore me sometimes - which probably happens in combat. Suggestion: It seems your "Red" and "Green" team elements are hard coded to simply divide the squad in half - even when you place your own squad in the Editor. When you assign your own colors - moments later they turn back to the initial "Red" and "Green". You can't control who's in which group. Is there any plan to give the user more flexibility in this area of Team Management? I usually run with a minimum of (3) Elements - as with in real life - I don't want my Medic leading the attack. I keep a core command element - then use two bounding elements in front - sometimes a fourth dragging up the rear a ways back. Thanks again for all the hard work - I look forward to more testing and use. Regards, Scott

Hi Folks, WOW - it's a good time to be "in country"... As a SP - I salute you. Thank you! Regards, Scott

Hi Johnny, Thanks so much for the very rapid response. Yeah - I was always a fan of "Unsung" but the "SOG" is like "Unsung" on steroids. Yeah - no quotes. I delved deeper in your mission example - I found an instance where you defined the "Activation" as follows which differs from above: call{[vehicle this] spawn JBOY_boatMoveWaypoints;} ...which seems to work. I did copy your directory and your "init.sqf" from your examples to a new mission. I'm trying to setup the SOG PBR to come flying down the river - pull into shore with the nose on the beach - load a squad of SEALS - then reverse and charge up the river. Your typical INFIL/EXFIL via PBR - ala - Apocalypse Now style. I'm getting some weird results. When in reverse for more than a very brief period - the PBR sinks stern first very rapidly. Also - when I initially tried the beach thing with four waypoints - the reverse worked - then I added around ten more waypoints to the end to navigate the river without changing my initial four - the reverse no longer works and the boat attempt to charge up on the beach forward. If you go too far up on the beach the PBR crew bails - perhaps that's by design. I should probably unload all my mods but the SOG required for testing. I'll play with this some more. Regards, Scott

Hi Folks, Been MIA for a bit - the SOG sucked me back in. I came across this sorely needed boat script and it looks fantastic. Quick Question: I tried putting "_n = [vehicle this] spawn JBOY_boatMoveWaypoints;" in the first waypoint activation field as described. it comes back with a "missing ;" error. It's been a while - - - what am I doing wrong? I looked at the demo mission - and - the first waypoints did not have the calls to the scripts mentioned above. Thanks. Regards, Scott

Hi Folks, Worked these a while back - they seem to run pretty well - been enjoying them with SOG now. This was my meager attempt to simplify the process of making Helicopter Air Assault Missions - as they are my favorite. Once familiar - it should only take around 10 minutes to setup a full-blown Air Assault on any Map with any Mod. Script Design Criteria: Use with any Mods - simply name the aircraft and squad [variables] appropriately in the Mission Editor. Use just a few simple [Markers] to control the entire mission - instead of a massive number of waypoints for each object - with defined naming in the Mission Editor. Fully automated transports and gunships. More realistic startup and takeoff. Deviate the aircraft positions from flight path to make them more realistic - automatically. Low level sea skimming approaches. Control Ingress Path to minimize loss. Minimize the absolute massive altitude excursions when flaring for the LZ. Make an LZ anywhere there is a patch of clear ground. Control Egress Path to minimize loss. Up to (4) Squads in any given aircraft as long as there is seat capacity. Supports (1-3) Gunships providing automatic fire support for the troops as they hit the LZ. Supports (1-4) Slicks with (1-4) Squads on each aircraft. Demonstration Mission: There are (3) custom scripts and I've included a simple "vanilla" ALiVE mission to demonstrate the scripts. Simply install the folder into your "missions" folder and launch. I've only tested with SP as I know nothing about MP. Required Mods: CBA ALiVE Included Custom Scripts: LAUNCHslicks.sqf LAUNCHguns.sqf RTBguns.sqf DOWNLOAD MISSION HERE: Mission Demonstration Download from MEGA The scripts are linked to Radio Call Triggers. Give ALiVE about a minute to stabilize after launching mission - then simply execute [Radio Call Bravo Trigger] to start loading the slicks. You will need to order your squad and yourself into the adjacent aircraft "slick1" manually. Around 40 seconds later execute [Radio Call Alpha Trigger] to launch the gunships. Once your slick lands - you will need to order your squad out manually. Mission Note: The timings can be a little sensitive with ALiVE as I don't think your real gunships can combat virtualized troops until you get close enough to make them real. The 40 seconds I suggest between Trigger Bravo and Trigger Alpha seems to work well. Known Issues: If the troops go into combat mode before loading - it seems to break the scripts. Single Player only. Script Use in Your Own Missions: Mission Mods to use in your own missions - simply copy the (3) scripts to your new mission - you don't need to edit the scripts: All setup work can be done in the Mission Editor. Transports [Variable Name: as defined below - example "slick1"] Troop Squads [Variable Name: as defined below - example "chalk11"] Gunship [Variable Name: as defined below - example "guns1"] Posit Marker [Center of gunships attack runs - example "posit"] Inbound Markers [Flight path inbound (1-4) Markers - example "inb1"] Landing Pad Marker [example "lz1"] Outbound Markers [Flight Path Outbound (1-4) Markers - example "out1"] Troop Movement Markers [Troop Destination - example "ck1"] In the example mission - all the Markers in "Red" control the mission. Tested with VANILLA,3CB_BAF, CUP, RHS, UNSUNG, SOG. If you want to see what the script is actually doing - set the "_debug = 1;" in the beginning of each script. Public Domain: Feel free to use, modify, and distribute my scripts as you see fit. //============================// // SLICKS - SCO Launch Script // //============================// // Author: scottb613 // File: LAUNCHslicks.sqf // Note: Only tested in Single Player. // Given: (1) to (4) helicopters [slickx] preloaded with crew - units named below. // Given: (1) to (4) infantry squads [chalkxx] per helicopter [slickx] - units named below. // Given: Multiple infantry squads [chalkxx] will be loaded as cargo into helicopter [slickx] with respect to number. // Given: (1) infantry squad [chalkxx] must exist per helicopter [slickx] used. // Given: User must insure helicopters have adequate capacity to lift assigned chalks. // Given: An LZ marker [lzx] must exist for each respective helicopter [slickx] used - markers named below. // Given: Helicopters will autonomously assault LZ creating defined helipads - drop troops - RTB to home helipads. // Given: User can define manual flight path with up to four inbound markers [inb1-inb4] if desired - else direct to [lzx]. // Given: User can define manual flight path with up to four outbound markers [out1-out4] if desired - else direct to base. // Given: For best results - inbound/outbound markers should be a min of 2000 meters from launch/landing positions. // Given: Even though helicopters are individual units - they will maintain a diamond like formation along flight path. // Given: Offloaded chalks will move to respective markers [ck1-ck4] defined in combat "RED" mode - else defend [lzx]. // Given: Once chalks reach final waypoint - intended for "High Command" or similiar to manage their actions. // Given: Intended use - fired by radio trigger. // Given: If [debug] is enabled - writes log entries to windows clipboard and places markers on waypoints. // Named Asset: [OPT] ("s1" -player unit) // Named Asset: ("slick1" -slick helo) ("slick2" -slick helo) ("slick3" -slick helo) ("slick4" -slick helo) // Named Asset: ("chalk11" -inf squad) ("chalk12" -inf squad) ("chalk13" -inf squad) ("chalk14" -inf squad) -> load to slick1 // Named Asset: ("chalk21" -inf squad) ("chalk22" -inf squad) ("chalk23" -inf squad) ("chalk24" -inf squad) -> load to slick2 // Named Asset: ("chalk31" -inf squad) ("chalk32" -inf squad) ("chalk33" -inf squad) ("chalk34" -inf squad) -> load to slick3 // Named Asset: ("chalk41" -inf squad) ("chalk42" -inf squad) ("chalk43" -inf squad) ("chalk44" -inf squad) -> load to slick4 // Named Marker: ("lz1" -lz pad marker) ("lz2" -lz pad marker) ("lz3" -lz pad marker) ("lz4" -lz pad marker) // Named Marker: [OPT] ("ck1" -final posit chalk11-14) ("ck2" -final posit chalk21-24) // Named Marker: [OPT] ("ck3" -final posit chalk31-34) ("ck4" -final posit chalk41-44) // Named Marker: [OPT] ("inb1" -inbound marker) ("inb2" -inbound marker) ("inb3" -inbound marker) ("inb4" -inbound marker) // Named Marker: [OPT] ("out1" -outbound marker) ("out2" -outbound marker) ("out3" -outbound marker) ("out4" -outbound marker) // Example: Flight Path - [(slick1 start point) -> inb1 -> inb2 -> inb3 -> inb4 -> Lz1 -> out1 -> out2 -> (slick1 start point)]. // Example: Troop Loading - [chalk11 chalk12 chalk13 will load into slick1] [chalk21 chalk22 will load into slick2]. // Example: Troop Movement - [chalk11 chalk12 will move to marker ck1] [chalk21 chalk22 chalk23 will move to marker ck2]. //==============================// // GUNSHIPS - SCO Launch Script // //==============================// // Author: scottb613 // File: LAUNCHguns.sqf // Companion To: RTBguns.sqf // Note: Only tested in single player. // Given: (1) to (4) loaded gunships ready for launch on the ground - named as listed in assets. // Given: If "posit" marker exists - use as initial point for SAD - if not - will use player "s1" position. // Given: User can define manual path with up to four inbound markers "inb1-inb4" if desired - else direct to posit. // Given: Intended use - fired by radio trigger. // Named Asset: ("s1" -player unit) // Named Asset: ("guns1" -gunship helo) ("guns2" -gunship helo) ("guns3" -gunship helo) // Named Marker: ("posit" -initial target marker) // Named Marker: [OPT] ("inb1" -inbound marker) ("inb2" -inbound marker) ("inb3" -inbound marker) ("inb4" -inbound marker) Regards, Scott

Hi Pierre, Perhaps it’s just an issue on my end. I am on the public beta of the latest version of ARMA - I did have ACE No Medical loaded. I placed your HALO Module down then synched it to the Player Group Leader of the squad - I’m strictly SP. The units don’t have any parachutes loaded. I started the test mission - then selected both Solo and Group jump with the aforementioned results. Hope this helps. Thanks for your interest. Regards, Scott