MichaelCO

I'm experiencing a lull right now. ArmA 2 is becoming increasingly boring. I can't play multiplayer (minimum 200 ping) because I'm in China, I make missions in the editor, but without anyone to play them with it is kinda depressing, so I have nothing to do. Any suggestions? I figure anybody else that gets bored can refer to this thread in the future

This is still more of a concept than a mission, but I'm not sure where else to put it. I want to create a mission involving trench warfare in ArmA 2. I can't really say what features it will have yet. The objective is to fight through a trench system to get to a fortified house with multiple machine-gun and AA emplacements all while dealing with ambient combat and air sorties flying overhead. After reaching the house the goal will be to hold the house while enemy forces re-occupy the trenches until support can arrive. Is there any way I can improve the trench "template" I have made above? Any suggestion or ideas are welcome.

Is there a way for a building to be destroyed form the start if a mission? Or in other words, can I destroy a building in the editor?

If I used that wouldn't that mean everyone on the server would have to have Unsung? Also, I thought the going into the ground thing was impossible currently? I'd really appreciate the link. What I have now serves the tactical purpose of a trench, but, gee underground trenches would be awesome.

Well, I hate to break it to you guys, but I'm 13 and can't really chip in for a server on short notice. I definitely think it would be best to start a clan though. Is there a way we could all get together on a server somewhere and get acquainted before we make a decision about a clan?

This will work perfectly. Thank you so much for the descriptive pictures, help and time. I really appreciate it.

Is there a way to destroy a specific part? Also how would I format that? Thank you, sorry for asking the same question again.

I can do tuesday next week, or maybe 8 on sunday. Sounds good, the clan thing is a good point, I'll try the training, I can do tuesday next week, or maybe 8 on sunday.

Sorry to bump, but before I let this thread die, I'd like to ask the asians that posted here: Would you like to form a clan, or take TAW's offer?

I am trying to create a trigger that is activated on the destruction of a fuel tank. For some reason the bridgemonitor method posted on Armaholic isn't working (maybe fuel tanks can't be completely destroyed) Is there an alternative?

To banter you need to be intelligent. By saying any communication is banter it insinuates a modicum of intelligence and wit was involved, It does not have to be shakespearean genius, but intelligent none the less. Now you know "wtf" I am talking about. :D This is really getting silly. I'm going to take the high road, no more bickering. I have stated my opinion on this affair and I am done.

I wouldn't continue posting if you and OldBean were not responding in ways so ridiculous I can't help being compelled to correct them. Banter implies intelligence, and here the intelligence is obviously very one sided. We are all applauding RiE's wit, and you are acting like you are somehow being given the same praise. Stolen valor on a forum is still stolen valor.

Really? Every post that I have read so far is applauding the BIS Dev's humor, you aren't the reason this is a good thread. The reason this is a good thread is because BIS dealt with a fool in a hilarious and good natured way, not because somebody asked a pointless question laced with false eloquence and silly quips. I would be content to let this go if it weren't for the fact that you are flaunting your false glory.

Old boy? Really, you are going to keep that charade going? Thank you for showing me that you are the kind of person that considers the three stooges to be classy humor. You have also proved your capacity to be needlessly pedantic, I paraphrased, incredible. That made it just that much more obvious that all you want it people to read your dim witted posts. You are really grasping at threads now, please stop. Also, MrAgentGuy, BIS was having fun, I was having fun watching BIS having fun. OldBean was being a twit. BIS was intelligently, and humorously, dealt with OldBean. Now OldBean is painfully extending a thread that should no longer be on the front page.

I honestly don't understand why OldBean is getting renown for this. The whole faux gentlemanly speech thing came across as arrogant and a call for attention. Attention to an issue that never existed. If the original post had been preceded by any research then OldBean would be aware of the BAF DLC. The only way OldBean could be unaware of BAF is if his screen name is an accurate reflection of his brain size. If we are to assume OldBean is english he has even been outdone in his linguistic stylings by a Czech. Despite the face that he is obviously handy with the thesaurus he was unable to formulate a proper response to Royalty In Exile. This whole thread, from the language to the subject matter is an idiotic attempt to get a recognition, and you are giving it to him. As BIS has accurately stated, he is a crazy fool.

Sounds great, but I've been having dreams recently of creating a clan for our kind open to everyone in our situation. We could be a very public beacon to ArmA 2 players in remote areas. I was thinking since we wouldn't have enough people for a large clan we could act as a finely tuned SF unit that can work with other clans. Thats just me fantasizing, but if that is doable it would be pretty awesome. Otherwise, the TAW asia team is viable.

Alright then, the damned AI is still leaving it's patrol zone no matter what I do, I want them to patrol but I wish I could take a shot without every patrol, even those with nofollow and fortify rushing towards me. It is ruining the mission pacing.

Haha, I guess I missed that in the OP, thanks a bunch!

Is there any way to force an UPSMON group to stay in they're patrol area even when the enemy is spotted?

Thanks for the answers. Both solutions worked perfectly.

ffur, I absolutely understand. All my friends think ArmA 2 is too hard, or "not cool". Almost everyone plays WoW or Dota. It's all about mindless clicking and questing rather than ingenuity and creativity. I think it's a byproduct of the new-generation "little emperors" who believe everything should be done for them and the world revolves around them. The one-child policy has averted for the most part, a massive population crisis, but it has done alot of cultural damage. You, Muahaha and I (and xiaogoufu when he has time) need to get together for some MP. We should get on skype (or QQ I guess) and create a Hamachi server for local games. We should create a clan like xiaogoufu said, I'm sure there are more people like us, if we create a clan and advertise we can all gather together and create a community in Shanghai.

Yeah, I was born in America, my mom is American, and my dad is Chinese. He never spoke much Chinese around the house, so I never learned. My family moved to Shanghai a couple years ago, and I can't seem to get the hang of Chinese.

Darn, I can't speak enough chinese to use Chinavme. Thanks for all the response everyone. @ English speaking AA2 players in China, we should seriously make a server, or get together on Hamachi (snafu's idea). I may even host a small server, I have 2 extra computers lying around, and a good network. I could install linux and just dedicate both computers to full time server work. My email address is [email protected] Congratulations xiaogoufu on the newborn, good luck!

Putuo is about 20mins away from me, cool. I don't know what Chinavme is, sorry. I dabbled in OFP a month ago, but I started ArmA 2 in August. It has been my all consuming hobby since then. If you have time maybe we could play one of your missions, or mine.

I'm in Hongqiao, near Gubei, on the same street as the zoo. Your project sounds pretty cool, like a russian campaign or something. I agree on the scripting stuff, sometimes you'll be pulling your hair out trying to fix a problem and when you succeed it feels awesome.