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Thanks Bratty. I've been to the user my documents arma folder and still no luck. I know it exists somewhere because it shows up when I go to play single missions outside of the editor. I'll try the patch. Thanks for the tip on that.

I recently installed the Atari US version and did a some editing. With the Euro version my exported pbo files were in the missions folder of the program folder. With the US version they aren't there. does anyone know where the editor puts them? I can't even find them with a search. So far the only way I've been able to get ahold of them is to use the email option. Also. Is there a patch 1.07 out? I see reference to it in the forums but it's not on the download page.

Do each of the helos do what they're supposed to if the others are deleted? Helos are a funny thing. If there are too many in a given area they won't perform properly. Test them individually. You may have to space them out a bit.

I'm getting a 404 error from the mission submission form. Do you have to register and sign in before using?

Go to this thread at OFPEC. http://www.ofpec.com/index.p....29146.0 There's a sample mission I posted that simulates a helicopter shootdown which may suit your needs. It doesn't rely on any ai units shooting, but instead uses a simple little script that plays a boom boom noise then the chopper goes down in flames. For a cut scene it should be fine.

The easy way is to use Chris' OFP Script editor. This tool has a briefing wizard that will quickly throw together your briefing. After the fact you can open and edit it if you wish. http://www.ofpec.com/OFPResources/tools/CHOFPSE_310.zip

Helos are very frustrating. I've spent about 6 or 7 hours this week working with a group of helos for an intro. Just when everything works fine with one or two, I add the rest and the works goes in the sh*tter. I've come to the conclusion that each helo needs a certain amount of space for it to function as laid out. (whether scripted or not) I'm not addressing your specific issue because I'm away from the system with ArmA at the moment and don't have the details handy. If you want me to share my findings with you in more detail let me know and I'll be glad to reply more.

Hey man! You're ahead of me. I haven't even been able to find a search function on this board.

I can't believe there isn't hundreds of replies to this thread. A weekly shoot em up in co-op? Who could resist? Regrettably I'm on the wrong side of the planet so times would probably conflict. Also still waiting for the US release. Ugh!

I think those curly braces with OnMapSingleClick are a thing of the past. I think you now have to use quotes. Check the wiki to be sure. I don't mean the ones used when clearing the array, (if that's the right terminology) as in OnMapSingleClick{}, but the other ones.

If you're interested in scripting head over to OFPEC here http://www.ofpec.com/ed_depot/tutes.php and download Devilchaser's Mission/scripting Guide. It's under mission editing about half way down the list. There's a document in the download that touches on scripting in an elementary way and walks you through some examples. It's not the end all but it will throw a lot of light on the subject if you're just starting out.

Thanks Dark Angel. I appreciate the offer but I was really looking for something I could print and put in a notebook. I've resorted to putting the Biki in a pdf document that I'll gladly share with everyone when complete.

Does anyone know if there is a downlable command reference available anywhere. I've been to the Biki which is a great and necessary resource but I find something that I can print and set on the desk far more helpful. Thanks

This is an interesting thread with some suggestions I didn't know about. Thanks guys! I have to say I agree with the Captain about some of the super ai abilities. It makes no sense to me how you can shoot a tank with an AT weapon from an obscured position and the crew can bounce out and bring weapons to bear on you before you can switch to your M4. Or approaching a target with bushes hiding your approach and they still know you're there and kill you in nano seconds. Or detonating a satchel charge gives away your position or, on a lessor scale, one shot. It would make far more sense for an enemy patrol to lay down area fire than instantly know exactly where you are in those weeds. I guess after the long wait I was hoping for something a little better.

And wide screen support!!! I hope users with wide screen monitors have a broader field of view. Same direct online play option. Where you set up a game, share your IP address and your pals can join. That was so much better than Ubi crappola where you get the "Unknown error has occurred", no support and throw your game away. Cost doesn't matter if it's as gripping and functional as the last one.