#contact_feedback
deep zenith
The LDF heli is a reskined Hellcat yes but there isn't a merlin in Arma 3 unless you mean the Mohawk
queen vigil
There's no HQ voice lines in Russian (and perhaps polish too) for the supports module
so it just plays in farsi
in fact, the module doesn't even sync if russian units are already in the vehicle
orchid trellis
looking for infos on the spectrjum device for the contact dlc (not contact platform)... Wish Bohemia would hurry up and pbo this...
azure pasture
orchid trellis
no, that specifically says it's NOT for the contact dlc... it says its for the platform versioon..
That's the first thing I read.
Trust me I've dug everywhere. What I'm asking requires an inside track, or just advanced knowledge of scripting.
the answers are all locked behind the ebo files right now.
azure pasture
You could use the function viewer to look at the functions
orchid trellis
Already did that too.
doesn't help when Karel Moricky makes self referential "descriptions" for what his code does.
in other words, all the code is there, but how it's all mangled together to produce the results you get in the dlc is a bit mystifying
blissful wren
what would you guys change on Arma3 Contact ?
i personly would like to see more from livonia i mean a bigger map more Weapons/Armor/Gear and also new Weapon Gears like a Grip,Vertikal Grip, New Scopes
azure pasture
The map is big enough imo but more vehicles would've been nice as for weapons and gear it's always a plus but we already have enough of them (with all DLCs combined) 😄
civic sun
what would I change? it being a currently an encrypted PBO and release it or at least the livonia map data...
weary haven
@civic sun livonia structures are already decrypted
civic sun
talking all of it.. roads everyting alive would need for a indexing as in..
to quote ".....: we need BI to give us the map data directly if its not pbo'ed"
weary haven
I cannot imagine something like that happening since Livonia is one of the selling points of expansion
beside that, there is no such precedence in A3
civic sun
well if its a matter of thinking people gonna recreate and make fake copies of livonia then I can get that but I dont think they need the terrain maps itself jsut all the location data of what is put down.
civic sun
well Im not naming names I was told nope. cuz I'd do it by hand if needed honestly wanna do some alive stuff on livonia now I got the campaign recreated somewhat @ the factory/sinkhole
weary haven
you can also do config dump right now and get all those names too, so it's completely not necessary to decrypt livonia to get that data
civic sun
well Im just repeating what I was told I would do that if I knew 'what was needed' and in what format/syntax. just to try and help the community.
hardy geyser
Livonia is fine in terms of fps for me
chrome kettle
I normally get 45-60 on altis, but on Livonia I get 25-30...
Both those are stable numbers when not much is happening.
coarse tusk
Are you playing with Contact DLC enabled and not just the platform stuff?
civic sun
view distance settings? using vanilla handling or CH view distance or something similiar?
coarse tusk
Kinda pretty late, but any chance we could get a Radio Operators for the remaining factions that have backpacks for them?
orchid trellis
also woodland vehicles with woodland crew? we have to use Pacific and add the woodland crew to it
civic sun
once you do it the first time in the editor save as a composition, or might be a mod that adds them under NATO (Woodland) ?
queen vigil
Radio backpacks for Spetsnaz are missing
finite cipher
and ctrg
outer kite
they are both spec ops units so don't see much need for Long range comms
queen vigil
but what if behind enemy lines
also i feel like that's a mission maker decision
I think they both have Recon units too (Spetsnaz definitely does)
And JTACs
finite cipher
well about the "spec ops", it really doesn't matter. I can have Viper as normal civs if i want in my mission. That's for the player's to decide what they are. They need the radios because they're in every other camo and don't see why there would be a problem to be in these remaining 2
coarse tusk
The Spetsnaz have their radios on their vest.
You have the larger radio and the smaller variant to repersent each one.
finite cipher
but i ain't talking about any radios. I'm talking about the radio backpack
wether they have a long radio already or not
it's up to me if i use that vest
and if i dont use it, they don't
coarse tusk
Yea, that is what I mean. They are airborne units. They are not going to contact mother russia 100km away.
Not saying your wrong in doing what you want with them. I'm just saying why they left them out.
finite cipher
well
not really
doe
i get your point
but
^this big but is bigger than ever
still doesn't matter what they were intended for by bi
since i can use them as civs or humanitaria faction fi i want in my mission
lol
it's literally up for the player
to do what he wants with the options he has
and them just doing 2 more camoes so every mil-faction has them shouldn't be any problem at all
tight saffron
Takes time.
finite cipher
how much time can it take, we're literally talking about only 2 textures which already exist in the game.
i have no idea in scripting, config < this stuff in usual, and i literally did like 6 different textures, 4 for clothes and 2 ground vic and heli in like under 1 week and they all work
now imagine what an game studio which get's money outta it can do
lol.
tight saffron
is yours the same quality?
and under a week is a lot of time if you have all your people already working on something
finite cipher
well some textures are actually good and some bad cuz i just tried to see if they work. But hey, it works.
hardy geyser
What does this have to do with Contact again? @versed barn
afaik Contact didnt add any tanks, maybe I'm wrong though
little cloud
!issuewarning @versed barn profanity
sharp lynxBOT
Done.
little cloud
also offtopic yes
versed barn
ohh sry wrong place
coral imp
Contact added four new factions: NATO (Woodland), LDF, Spetsnaz and Looters.
outer kite
correct I guess?
finite cipher
what about the aliens
civic sun
aliens are greenfor and are drones so technically no faction
weary haven
there are variants for each side but yeah, they are technically not a faction
finite cipher
oh, ok.
obsidian prism
so with the contact gear, is the hoses not appearing/disappearing when going into arsenal a bug?
if yes, will it be fixed in the future?
specifically talking about the apr nato and self contained respirator thingy
weary haven
It's not bug per se - hoses are scripted and they are hidden and unhidden via script. You can use 'player call bin_fnc_CBRNHoseInit' or manually manipulate hoses via notes that can be found here https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_3_CBRN
obsidian prism
sadly they disapear once you go into the arsenal
making it impossible to make your own loadouts with hoses
because i tried adding them through these commands, they appeared, but they disapeared once going into arsenal
cinder panther
Can you check if someone goes into the arsenal and reloads them?
high geode
[missionNamespace, "arsenalOpened", {
hint "Player opened the Arsenal";
}] call BIS_fnc_addScriptedEventHandler;
[missionNamespace, "arsenalClosed", {
hint "Player closed the Arsenal";
}] call BIS_fnc_addScriptedEventHandler;
robust parrot
hello, i started playing the contact campaign and found it so far underwhelming with even a game breaking bug at some point (shortcut key to listen to guard conversation was not working ..) can you tell me if the campaign is better later on, is it worth investing time ? thanks
blissful tulip
Depends on what you mean by “better”
hidden mortar
if you like the idea of what a first contact scenario could be like you may like the rest of the game, the gameplay isnt particularly special tho
I found all the jammer stuff to be a little tedious
static jewel
No crosspost @coarse siren
coarse siren
Sorry but I don't know what you mean
static jewel
Posting the same thing more than two place is illegal here
It's considered as a spam
static jewel
Then remove it, thank you
soft shoal
So.....why not more Contact related community missions in the workshop, am I right?
valid ledge
It seems that mission makers are not interested into using all contact modules and stuff. I guess it's mostly because it's not endorsed for MP.
Seems like a lot of work on these and their docs is wasted.
static jewel
Also maybe too complicated and not well documented
outer kite
I'd love making contact stuff but I don't like the divided thing
orchid trellis
I strongly feel arma 3 contact would be significantly more enjoyable if the soundtrack was closely relatable to this art piece of a song
leaden laurel
Since I can never remember, can someone tell me if NATO (Woodland) causes DLC warnings for non-owners of Contact? (@me)
leaden laurel
Cheers
orchid trellis
Are there PBOs available? If not, there should be.
high geode
little cloud
proud bison
use steam to verify files
static jewel
They don't have editorpreviews IIRC?
mild meadow
all other units have editorpreviews with the exception of the ammo bearer from the NATO (Woodland, EMP) faction, just run your mouse over the unit in Eden it produces no editorpreview picture, verifying steam files makes no difference (to me) the error is still present.
vagrant terrace
any other mods running along?
mild meadow
nope, just launching with Contact only. just to be clear i wouldn't highlight an error without running through the basics...verifying, no other mods running etc.
calm remnant
i never got to finish contact, it was so horribly optimized and i had 10-15 fps about everywhere no matter what last time i played. i made it through 1/2 of the game before i gave up with it so i was pretty disappointed. everything else apart from contact runs fine though
hardy geyser
Odd, the game always ran fine for me
calm remnant
did that thing get an update? i didnt touch it for like i don't know how long, maybe half a year ago or more
i dont even know the last time i played it
hardy geyser
you might as well just try it again if you still have it
calm remnant
don't get to be on the computer that much to try everything out but ill give it a shot again when i have the chance
from the concept it looks awesome though
sadly livonia seems to have been messy to my computer
coarse tusk
I believe, and correct me if I'm wrong. That the campaign forces certain graphical settings.
grim trench
im using a not so good pc, after the small first part it run very good
coarse tusk
Yea, I think they have certain settings set for that initial set up to "hide" things that could easily be seen if those settings were not on.
orchid trellis
I like the tech that is used in the dlc i would recommend to other ppl
clear cliff
I loved the dlc and I’ve already got my friends to buy it would recommend it to people
coarse tusk
I tell people to buy it just for Livonia, the map is awesome.
brittle cedar
I don't have specifics for Contact, but the DayZ Livonia DLC has sold over 400,000 copies. This, when taken in the context of 1.9 million copies of DLC sold, indicates that its far more than you may think. (Stats by BI)
buoyant rover
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jagged copper
^i have your name in my name bro
jagged copper
@buoyant rover
coarse tusk
The ED-1E Sample mission no longer seems to work. 😦
I get this error
steam\__cur_sp.VR\mission.sqm/Mission/Entities/Item71.type: Vehicle class Land_AlienProbe_Tip_01_F no longer exists
static jewel
Verify your game, it seems something's corrupted
Or, are you playing in vanilla? Contact is needed
coarse tusk
Oh yea, nvm you were right. Forgot it uses some Contact stuff instead of just platform
nova whale
Contact is a really good story mode.. I enjoyed the plot and the flow of it.. my only cons of it would probably be that it's not long enough, and I wish there was more "action" and squad missions.. you mostly stealth walk around solo.. it's not a huge concern to me though.
jagged osprey
why am i playing contact with 18 fps with the same settings i play the normal game and have 60 ?
and changing settings dont do anything
jagged osprey
thats my feedback for contact 🙂 but ok
distant bay
I assumed you were complaining about the FPS, Yeah, FPS on contact can get shitty.
Disregard that ^
jagged osprey
has there been a solution for that ?
distant bay
I would suggest making sure nothing uses up your GPU or CPu/
I'm having the same issue as well.
No solutions I'm aware of.
jagged osprey
shame
hardy geyser
thats my feedback for contact 🙂 but ok
So I assume you dont want any help, or?
jagged osprey
help would be a solution. but after googeling a bit it seems i have to deal with it.
vagrant terrace
@jagged osprey
livonia is considered one of the most demanding arma terrains. no fix
coarse tusk
If your playing the campaign the biggest low fps spikes I seen is usually the first 1-2 missions. Guessing just heavy particle use.
simple oriole
Also the fixed view distance plays some part in the fps
rocky acorn
@distant bay I need your help
distant bay
@rocky acorn it'll best off if you'll contact someone that's experienced in contact, I can help as much as I can.
rocky acorn
@distant bay nah u help me
distant bay
@rocky acorn I'll try my best, what's up?
rocky acorn
Dms
rain notch
alright this dlc is awesome,the story is just breathtaking and the new map is also great.thats mi feedback.
torn wing
Someone please let the person who created that awesome soundtrack for the Contact DLC know that he did a splendid job. Thanks!
little cloud
It says on the flyer I had from 20th anniversary.
I'll see if i can find it.
Was big flashbacks when I just heard it ingame
Composed by Ondřej Konvička
Arranged by Varhan Orchestrovič Bauer
weary haven
arrangement only applies to orchestra version which was played during Bohemia party - soundtrack was mostly created by Konvicka
void stump
Somehow all variants of the ED-1 Mini UGV are not saved (e.g. between server restarts) on multiplayer missions. Is this a known error?
forest cedar
anyone now of a good b-17 bomber mod
vagrant terrace
USAF mod might have one
cinder panther
anyone now of a good b-17 bomber mod
Not sure why you asked here but there is a B-17 in this: https://steamcommunity.com/workshop/filedetails/?id=756352410
north quest
Anyone else had it where there Campaign resets?
hardy geyser
props a corrupted profile
orchid trellis
man how i do fix the arma 3 units data acquisition failed
hardy geyser
man how i do fix the arma 3 units data acquisition failed
Cant, thats a BI thing, also wrong chat
little cloud
If you can explain it someone can probably help.
north marsh
I did something wrong in arma3 files and everything that was green is in orangje how can I make it back in green?
static jewel
Is this really relevant with Arma 3 Contact?
Options > Game > Colors > Menu > Background, though
static jewel
Huh
north marsh
That didn't look the way it was.
static jewel
??
north marsh
I guess It's nothing 
dense temple
native estuary
I was just playing the CONTACT DLC, second mission exactly after the drone miss fires, no mods. I pressed M to open the map and it made the game crash. Had to alt-tab, had no mouse but I was able to use the keyboard to navigate the windows Task Manager and close the non responsive Arma 3 client executable.
orchid trellis
I was just playing the CONTACT DLC, second mission exactly after the drone miss ...
Use control+alt+delete will make your day much easier
I started use this trick since ARMA CWA
Or use alt+tab go to desktop or whatever running software otehr than the game
Press Windows+r
Input taskmgr
And you have it
coarse heron
Or use Ctrl+Shift+Esc to open task manager. (Also always make sure Task Manager is set to always be on top.)
coarse tusk
Would it be possible to get the Tiaga hex themed pattern as part of the Arma 3 samples for Contact DLC? We have the LDF and NATO variants as their own files but not the Russian one.
fallow field
wrong chat but yeah I bought it in 2021 and love every second of it
honest elk
hi I bought it this year and it is one of the games I enjoyed the most...
left anvil
I bought about 5 dlcs and I can't load them in
I opened the launcher im at the DLC page but I do not see a select button to load them in
flint topaz
So if they're DLCs like Tanks, Laws of War, Helicopters, Jets, Karts, and those other ones you don't have to load them in as they're already in the game
Contact and the CDLCs are the ones you load in
left anvil
oh @flint topaz what about apex how do i load that in
flint topaz
It's already there bro
left anvil
check #arma3_troubleshooting i sent a screenshot
flint topaz
Have fun against tax evaders and spider monkeys in Apex Protocol
teal shale
For some reason I don't see contact on any of the store pages
fiery fog
copper sedge
So in reference to the upcoming changes from EBO to PBO: https://t.co/jKQDJP3aLP
Do I understand that we will be to unpack all the campaign missions and spectrum device functionality (scripting), once the update goes through?
static jewel
No, only enoch, contact is not yet
charred relic
I doubt First Contact's stuff will ever be PBO'd seeing as how Tac-Ops is still EBO even after 5 years.
copper sedge
No, only *enoch*, *contact* is not yet
Oh; I mistook them for the same. The mysteries never cease 😉. Thank you
earnest hinge
Hello, I have a question
Is there a way to disable the top compass?
deep pawn
Hello, I have a question
Is there a way to disable the top compass?
Yeah you grab some tape and cover the top of your screen
uneven ocean
when i try to join server it tells me pbo not found
tight saffron
what pbo?
you either have broken game files -> verify installation on steam
or
not correct mods -> join servers from launcher server browser to let it load mods before launching game
@uneven ocean
orchid trellis
HOLY CRAP
it's insanely tense
probably the most on-edge i've been while playing arma lol
orchid trellis
Contact is definitely worth its money amazing gameplay I wish it was easier to use the device in non campaign because it is just amazing 10/10
timber flame
The spectrum device doesn't work in Zeus
static jewel
No it doesn't. As it says Spectrum Device is strictly made for First Contact campaign nothing elsewhere
stark fox
The spectrum device doesn't work in Zeus
Crows Electronic Warfare mod adds EW capability for the spectrum device
static dagger
Contact is definitely worth its money amazing gameplay I wish it was easier to u...
There is a mod that allows it to be used out of the campaign
^^that one above me