Arma 3: Confirmed features | info & discussion

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it was on reddit leaked by some guy? is this an nda break?

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Sure this might be the reason why the other thread was deleted without further notice... so you better remove those links.

Edit: Whoops, it wasn't deleted... it was moved. Sorry. :)

Guys check this out!

You really shouldn't watch VBS2 videos, you'll get your hopes up....then again plenty of old VBS2 tech has made its way into Arma over the years, and there are similarities between the 2.0 videos and Arma 3 sooo who knows, might see more tech making its way.

You really shouldn't watch VBS2 videos, you'll get your hopes up....then again plenty of old VBS2 tech has made its way into Arma over the years, and there are similarities between the 2.0 videos and Arma 3 sooo who knows, might see more tech making its way.

You mean that ArmA 3 doesn't contain VBS2 ?!!!

AWESOME! thanks for clarifying also was he just moving around or is the mk200 kick really that bad because the mk200 has about the rate of fire as the mx-c but cant seem to stay on target nearly as well?

That video is relatively old. Recoil of all weapons has been adjusted in the meantime. But it's just alpha, try it in the game and give us feedback. :)

You mean that ArmA 3 doesn't contain VBS2 ?!!!

Fraid not, VBS2 , Virtual Battle Space 2, is an actual training tool used by militaries around the world and is developed by Bohemia Interactive Australia.

While the two DO share technologies, the civilian release is going to be a few steps behind in some ways. That said, there will no doubt be some 2.0 tech in Arma 3.

For example VBS2 saw the first use of physX, Render to Texture and thermal imaging, all of which is going into Arma 3...so keep your fingers crossed, but don't get your hopes TOO high.

That video is relatively old. Recoil of all weapons has been adjusted in the meantime. But it's just alpha, try it in the game and give us feedback. :)

Oh I'm sure you'll get plenty of feedback, the question is, are your bodies ready?

That video is relatively old. Recoil of all weapons has been adjusted in the meantime. But it's just alpha, try it in the game and give us feedback. :)

Is ARMA3 still going to feature jets? I don't see them mentioned under the Vehicles section anymore.

Is ARMA3 still going to feature jets? I don't see them mentioned under the Vehicles section anymore.

Yes. The website has to be updated and the content presented there does not do the final game justice. Also there is a high chance that the Alpha will not include Jet's.

Alpha will most probably include 2 choppers as seen in gameplay videos.

So ARMA 3 isn't going to simulate body armor related to VBS? Just gonna be able to shoot a guy and he falls dead instead of lets say shooting a 5.56 at a range against another solder with armor and it just goes through and kills him? No simulation there...?

So ARMA 3 isn't going to simulate body armor related to VBS? Just gonna be able to shoot a guy and he falls dead instead of lets say shooting a 5.56 at a range against another solder with armor and it just goes through and kills him? No simulation there...?

Says who? :confused:

We know that Arma3 will feature different kinds of vests and helmets, though there isn't much info about the varying levels of protection they will provide.

It's not going to be exactly sim in every single aspect due to gaming limitations, It is a game and has to still appeal to a mass market. It would also be very difficult to simulate a bullet resistance vest in game which upon getting shot throws the player to the ground. You have to except the limitations, they've suggested there will be a lot of different equipment so as MadDogx says there may be armor types or various protection, but suspect these will just increase the players resistance to gun shots or explosions and wont simulate impact.

That video is relatively old. Recoil of all weapons has been adjusted in the meantime. But it's just alpha, try it in the game and give us feedback. :)

Too bad we can't try it today..... ;p

Too bad we can't try it today..... ;p

Three more days! :bounce3:

For everyone wondering, the Alpha is already supporting TrackIR 5 :)

It's not going to be exactly sim in every single aspect due to gaming limitations, It is a game and has to still appeal to a mass market. It would also be very difficult to simulate a bullet resistance vest in game which upon getting shot throws the player to the ground. You have to except the limitations, they've suggested there will be a lot of different equipment so as MadDogx says there may be armor types or various protection, but suspect these will just increase the players resistance to gun shots or explosions and wont simulate impact.

Yeah you're probably right, the armour system will probably be very basic, ie. just make the ccharacter suffer a perctage of the normal damage dealt.

But I think the new gear/clothing system will allow mods to improve on this a ton. Man, arma 3 is going to be awesome.

Yeah Coulum, can't wait to see what ACRE & ACE does >:D

Some sort of simulated holographic sights are in... YES! Even if it is simple a la Crysis, Project Reality- YES! source

Fascinating how Valve does licensing + use of other peoples work through Steam Workshop - just carefully read before you click the "submit" or "accept" button : http://steamcommunity.com/workshop/workshoplegalagreement

Fascinating how Valve does licensing + use of other peoples work through Steam Workshop - just carefully read before you click the "submit" or "accept" button : http://steamcommunity.com/workshop/workshoplegalagreement

Off topic much?

Can someone explain what this means?

http://steamdb.info/app/107410/#section_subs

It's the Steamhub for the Arma 3 Alpha. :) That's nothing new?

Or do you have a more particular question?