bullman

Hello, I asked a similar question to this in the ArmA2 forums several years back and didn't get the answer I was looking for. Maybe things have changed with ArmA3. When playing SP (or even MP) missions where you have several subordinates under your command, I have often wanted to give my subordinates an order that makes them behave/move in a way similar to what you often see scripted (enemy) AI do: basically conduct a low speed walking patrol towards a waypoint, as opposed to running/jogging. The main reason for this is to reduce their ability to be spotted while maximising their own ability to spot the enemy. Human players would no doubt agree than it is much easier to spot a group of jogging/running enemy infantry than it is to spot a stationary/slow moving group of enemy infantry. It is also much easier to spot the enemy if you are stationary/moving slowly, than if you are jogging/running. Whether this rule applies to ArmA AI spotting mechanics, I do not know. How can this kind of "walking/patrol" order be issued to subordinate AI under your command? Cheers Bullman

DOH!!! My Filter settings were to blame! Thanks and sorry :/ Nothing to see here.

Hello, I have had the same thing happen however when I first had the game installed the server browser worked fine. Maybe it was one of the patches or something but now my server list is empty :P What's going on? Windows 7 Firewall? Bull

Well I was off playing ArmA2 for a bit and never tried what was suggested here. I finally have cranked up ArmA2 again and have given it a go. Well, the units STILL don't walk. They kind of start walking, then break in to a run, then for a fraction of a second look like they are going to walk but then start running again. :confused: So, back to the original post: How do I order my units to WALK to a position?

Hmm...I will try that. :o

Good to know that I am not the only one who sees the value of such a walk/patrol command. I mean, its a STANDARD kind of military order in real life anyway. Why isn't it in ArmA? In ArmA it's either crawl or run. Kinda ridiculous really.

Come to think of it, what I really am after is actually something like PATROL, the same kind of order enemy AI in missions can be scripted with. ie. infantry travel at walking speed, scanning around them for enemy as they move. A soldier on PATROL would not want to be careless. MODE / STANCE/SPEED / ABILITY TO DETECT ENEMY / ABILITY TO BE DETECTED BY ENEMY Stationary / Prone / ZERO / LOW / LOWEST Stationary / Standing / ZERO / HIGHEST / LOW Crawl / Prone / SLOWEST / LOWER / LOW Walk / Standing / SLOW / HIGH / MED <---on PATROL. Where is this order? Run / Standing / FAST / LOW / HIGHEST

Hi I think I have tried getting an answer to this question a while ago with no luck. Is it possible to give orders to infantry you control so that they WALK to a location without following you (like they would on patrol/scout)? If not, why not? It seems silly that there is no order for this. Are there any mods that allow you to order infantry to walk to a location? Cheers Bull

As a matter of fact, I don't think I have ever even used High Command. Is it only activated in specially designed Single Player missions?

I probably should have been more specific but I am referring to when I give a selection of my AI way points so that they essentially go on a walking patrol between two points, typically in a game mode like Warfare.

Could a mod can be made which gives the option make AI "walk"? I understand that this might complicate things because the AI would probably have to break the "order to walk" if they came under fire for example. They would then have to break from walking and seek cover/return fire/engage etc. I am not referring to the editor but in game.

Hi Walk...not jog/run or sprint or crawl. I've tried in the past to work out if and how this can be done. Is there a mod for this? Anyone? Cheers Bull

This one? Its 2MB though File: Arma 2: British Armed Forces Update 1.00 to 1.01

Ever since installing the latest set of ArmA2/OA/BAF updates, I have been unable to join any MP games. I get a message "You were kicked form the game", "This server requires Battleye to join" even though I know I have instaleld/reinstalled Battleye. What is going on? I have non-steam versions of Arma2/OA/BAF and installed all the latest patches. I've never had this error message before. What is the problem?

Hmm...I will need to verify that. Can someone at least explain to me the situation with the different shortcuts I have? Is there any need to have a shortcut with the -mod BAF modifier to load the BAF folder?