Laser Code

[gray notch]

You can say it's APKWS (in a crude form) :kekwSmile:
The Binoculars Spawn an Invisible Mark with the desired code (visual for debugging in the video)
The Pilot or other Shooter on their vehicle sets the target code for the missile and launches it.
Unfortunately, there is no SOFLAM model yet

At the moment, it's already a Beta version, closer to release. The only thing left is to make the Server direct the missile towards the target, and for the Game to move it in the desired direction using the engine.

In the current Beta, the rocket's positioning on the server is handled by the Rpc component, and the rocket's visual appearance on the players' clients is not very pleasing.

https://reforger.armaplatform.com/workshop/664D451E43CD961F-LaserCode

Laser designator (Laser Codes)

[ember meadow]

this might be great mod when you finish it

[gray notch]

I hope so)

[thick raft]

This is so cool

This will make laser missiles and Air to ground combat easier for pilots thank god

[gray notch]

Yes, there's something missing in the game, but it's still specific to the Conflict mode, I think.
Although it's only available for Colonels or Generals +

[thick raft]

This is actually so dope man

[magic patio]

This is what I was looking forward to

[thick raft]

I thought we will never get such a mod until maybe A4 😭😂

[gray notch]

It would be nice to have GPS beacons, so that it would be more interesting to carry out sabotage operations or in PvE missions.

Although GPS beacons are still radio, you can slightly deviate from the logic and add them

[thick raft]

When the pilot select the code in his control panel

Can they have some kind of visualised waypoint in a green color or a small circle like in real life?

[gray notch]

On the Helicopter panel?
In theory, you can

[thick raft]

On the pilots HUD

[gray notch]

Or do you mean in the player's UI? What would highlight the target on the screen

[thick raft]

Basically a small waypoint i remember something like this in arma 3 they get a small little circle in their UI that indicated the Code visual position

[gray notch]

Aaaaa, I don't plan to do that yet.
Maybe someday, I have a root system, so to speak.
Maybe I'll do it (but I need a helmet model for realism) or other players will do it.

I haven't played Arma3, only Arma2 OA, and that was for DayZ.
Therefore, I have a vague understanding of Arma3 systems, only from what my friends have told me.

[thick raft]

Yeah i dont say do it but its just something cool maybe to have in your mind

Hope this mod improves, not even for the missiles but the game currently barely had a good Ground Laser Target Designator for pilots and calling in Gun runs without saying (in the big field next to the tree)

This is really a promising mod, hope it succeeds <<3

[gray notch]

I'll definitely finish it, I can't leave it unfinished.
Of course, there's a lot of polishing to do 😄

Laser designator (The Laser Code System)

Laser designator (The Laser Code System)🛰️🚀

Laser designator (The Laser Code System)

[ivory vigil]

Awesome👌 @wheat jackal have you seen this dude? Would work a treat on the fixed wing

[fast harness]

Probably a dumb question but will this only be a for rockets fired from helis ? Or will there be like laser guided atgms too ?

[earnest dome]

This is extremely cool, cant wait to see where it goes

[gray notch]

well, WCS already has an ATGM, and I've made my own version, but I'm not sure if I'll release it.
I have plans to create the M982 Excalibur and 2K25 Krasnopol systems for Shell.

So far, there's only one problem: the player's client doesn't want to visualize the Projectile before it reaches its target. Instead, it launches it visually based on its ballistics. Despite its invisibility, the missile still manages to hit its target.

[vast bridge]

@cloud arch check this out

[vast bridge]

The missile knows where it is at all times by knowing where it’s not 🙂‍↕️

[gray notch]

🥲

[cloud arch]

This is pretty legit ngl

[vast bridge]

I think we could make some good use out of it, worth testing if it’s able to test on the workshop

[stiff lodge]

@lavish oak

[gray notch]

As soon as I bring the missile visualization to the target (on the player's client, in MP mode), I will announce it.

[vast bridge]

Would love to test it, looks dope. Happy modding!

[gray notch]

🫡

[slim surge]

could you perhaps make CCIP 👉 👈

[knotty walrus]

Which helmet model do you need ?

[knotty walrus]

I think I saw that recently but can't remember where

[slim surge]

UH-60?

its like a psuedo CCIP,doesnt actually account for lead and range

[knotty walrus]

might be yeah on the DAP

working on one but there will probably will be more available before mine lol

[fast harness]

Holy a guided arty system would change the game I really hope u make that

[gray notch]

waiting for a patch to continue working on the mod . They promised some new component for projectile projection
You can also relax

The missiles also have the ability to read Terrain
To fly to the target only when the target is in the missile's line of sight.

[gray notch]

Not yet))Thanks for the offer.
I want to finish the system first and then we'll see.

While my friends and I are looking for a good SOFLAM(Which can be used in AR without any legal issues) model to replace our binoculars with.
The new modular system for mortars and machine guns is just 1.5 inches tall. It's perfect.
Although, if I'm not mistaken (please correct me), the SOFLAM can also be used in the hands, not just on a tripod.

[knotty walrus]

I can also help with the soflam model maybe, and yep it can be handheld more or less depending on model (smaller or bigger)

Reach me out anytime you need a helmet model

[thick raft]

For precision a tripod is needed

[gray notch]

If the model is free, I will be grateful😄

[thick raft]

It can be carried in hand but no precision

[knotty walrus]

I'll make it for free yeah, you have a promising mod, I'm willing to help as much as I can

[gray notch]

Well, in fact, the binoculars are implemented now, the shaking in the hands goes. Not strong of course, it is possible to edit in the game.
With a tripod, of course, this is static and better.

[knotty walrus]

https://tenor.com/view/the-road-to-el-dorado-both-both-is-good-gif-8304204

[gray notch]

Thanks, but I'll finish it first

[knotty walrus]

of course I let you cook, busy in the kitchen myself ^^

[buoyant badge]

I hadn't seen this mod.... it's the thing I'm most looking forward (playing both as a Jtac and an attack pilot on our server) 🔥 🤞

[gray notch]

Unfortunately, it broke in 1.6
Yes, I like the fact that it looks cool.
Since the usual access to rocket control has been blocked,
we are waiting for the almost complete version 1.6 with documentation to be released

[pallid sequoia]

Why did they break/change it?

[gray notch]

They have blocked access to the Physics API
They said they would give a new special component. So the Mechanics are broken.
Also, WCS has broken ATGM + MANPADS
In 1.6

There are a lot of broken things in the large mod ecosystem that we are used to.

We need to wait for a more stable and extended version 1.6 with documentation, new components, and updated APIs.

[pallid sequoia]

Is this a downgrade or upgrade from current system?

[fast harness]

You probably already thought of this but have you thought about also adding some kind of drone systems to guide the rockets or whatever other munitions ? Kind of like The same way the Krasnopol shell and Orlan drones are used in Ukraine

[gray notch]

I would call this breaking the version

[gray notch]

In general, it was originally planned to make a system for Krasnoply (2K25) and M982 Excalibur.
But I went to the missile system (easier to implement under the current asset (Hydra 70)
And the necessary artillery systems (well-made at the RHS level) unfortunately do not exist. Self-propelled are difficult (you still need to do the interior and the mechanics of the tracks), towed are easier, BUT, there is no adequate towing (I started to do it, but the system does not sync well on the Client-Server)

In principle, you can make your own drone. It is generally suitable even for missile guidance.It all takes time, assets, desire)))

but for now, our team is focused on the BM-21 (to make it a little bit), ATGM 9K135 and BGM-71 TOW and at the same time Laser Code.

[slim surge]

LGB perchance?

why not M712 Copperhead

can go on any howitzer from US from M114 to M777 and CAESER

[fast harness]

Yea I knew the drone guided thing would be too difficult for arma. But speaking of self propelled what if you could add a “artillery computer” like the one on the M270 mod on something like a RHS 2S1 so it could guide GPS guided shells

It’s probably just as difficult as the drone stuff but I was thinking since the gps guided munition concept is already in game maybe it could be easier/smoother to implement

[gray notch]

There is another problem with the same 2S1.
Shell Shells, like any Projectie, hit the ceiling of the game)))
Literally hit the sky, encountering mega air resistance.
this problem is known, but it has not yet been solved.

[gray notch]

I'm not a computer fan, but I like it when the player does something on their own, and it's more interesting than just clicking on a map and having the turret aim at you.

[gray notch]

Yes, it's an option.
Not much
Again
towing (the main reason)
and projectiles hitting the sky

[harsh oak]

@gray notch ik someone who you might wanna work with on this

Hes currently leading the fixed wing area, and has plans to make a SOFLAM maybe with you help we can have laser codes for AGMs too

[harsh oak]

I can obtain a good model

[gray notch]

I need to consult with my team.
At the moment, I'm waiting for a patch in 1.6 to fully debug the kernel.
In 1.4, it didn't work as I wanted it to on the server (only in Single Player).

In fact, someone already wanted to make SOFLAM a mod, and they wrote about it in this chat. I don't know if it's true 😄

[harsh oak]

It would be fire

Would love to work with yall on this

[ember solstice]

sweet

[regal python]

would it be possible to look at this from a different perspective, potentially as a standalone mod, which changes ground vehicle variable code e.g., "isaircraft = true" to enable Air to air missiles (e.g., AIM-92s) to also lock onto ground targets?

essentially making the ground vehicles register as air vehicles to faciliate lock on via air to air ordinance

[buoyant badge]

in a "milsim game" why you want to use an air-to-air missile versus a ground object?

[regal python]

its a temporary means to enable air to ground engagement without the WW2 dives.

[slim surge]

Why not just use a Maverick or HARM?

[regal python]

Is there a mod which supports that type of ordinance and works to actually lock onto ground vehicles?

[woeful aurora]

One would think a Javelin mod could come out of this.

No way I can @ the main dude here haha but should forreal look at making the community a new Javelin! That would be amazing

[knotty walrus]

AA missiles have been effectively used against ground target IRL from air platform

[fringe sinew]

Im working on remaking Rvx javelin

[woeful aurora]

I’d fly to wherever you’re at in the world and kiss you if I could. Please do.

[pallid sequoia]

Is this a recent pic

[fringe sinew]

Nope im trying to recreate it. Its alot if script work

[woeful aurora]

I just bought a specd out computer like 2 weeks ago, pulled up Enfusion the day I got it, maybe opened it 2 more times. Sooo complex, atleast to someone new to that stuff. So props if you get it down!

[slim surge]

U will use the actual therms in work bench right?

[fringe sinew]

We will see. But thermals will be last thing to introduce as getting it to function is the bigger concern

[woeful aurora]

Would this be compatible with RHS?

[fringe sinew]

Until the time I get to it, I wont have a clue

[balmy goblet]

There is a javelin atm using bgone that was nice to use

[gray notch]

Hello everyone.
The system is not abandoned and will be released soon.
It is likely to be integrated into one of the existing mods.

[magic patio]

🔥🔥

Hope the popular one 😅

[gray notch]

I will say that he is popular in the CIS region.

[gray notch]

https://reforger.armaplatform.com/workshop/664D451E43CD961F-LaserCode
Uploaded a mod for testing.
It will be integrated into another major mod in the future.

[gray notch]

A hint on the use.
On the top panel of the UH-1 (which is special)
There are 2 additional buttons that are responsible for a code of 4 digits
the first 2 digits and the last 2 digits

Exactly the same logic and on Binoculars (special) in the arsenal.
Hold R and put the code, then R again to exit the inspection mode (otherwise the UI will not work)
Go to the scope and hold C
Your code will be displayed, and OFF will change to ON and turn green.

[magic patio]

https://tenor.com/view/bunnies-what-confused-meh-gif-12007368131756137942

[gray notch]

[gray notch]

Laser Code

[quasi trench]

@gray notch doesn’t work in MP

[frozen jetty]

This is gonna sound Weird but do you play Mordhau? I could've sworn i was fighting someone with your username today

[fast harness]

Do u think this could work in coordination with the “air strike” on the Radio action mod ? Like having the Binoculars act as a laser guidance for the rockets the AI helicopters fire

[gray notch]

Strangely, we checked yesterday and it worked in MP.

[gray notch]

I just checked on the server.Works

There is a special test tanker with a code in the name.You set the codes yourself in the upper UH panel.

Actually, here are the test tags.

[quasi trench]

I did not see that lol

[gray notch]

[magic patio]

cant see that

[gray notch]

What kind of helicopter are you calling?

[magic patio]

wrong one xD

thats actually impressive

[gray notch]

🔥

[magic patio]

with Binoculars not sure if im doing something wrong but cant change first digits

Your code will be displayed, and OFF will change to ON and turn green. - this part is not working for me

[gray notch]

My mistake with changing the codes.I'll fix it in the next update.

[magic patio]

ok i need to hold C and aim at the target, otherwise it will not work right?
so basicly i need 2nd person to check if its working on server 😄

[gray notch]

But in any case, if the Text and the code number that you selected change in Green, then everything is fine.

[gray notch]

That's right

[magic patio]

What are next steps for it?
Is it going to be framework? I already checked how it is working, and i can see how simple it should be to implement it into other weapons/mods.

[gray notch]

Now a friend is making a mini panel with a visual display of the code in PIP.Micro fixes for the range of the marker and the angle of visibility of the missile.The SOFLAM model is also being slowly made.

[gray notch]

🔥 🔥

[magic patio]

At the moment, you have to aim roughly in the vicinity of the target for the guidance system to work properly. Is it possible to change this so that the system is more precise and/or more independent?

Is adding this system to the drones by @light lava being considered?

[light lava]

Probably not

DJI drones cannot do laser designation lmao

[magic patio]

Since we don’t have the UAV drones I would accept that 😅

[gray notch]

1. There is a limit to the range of the mark, which is 1.5 km (I will change it to 3-3.2 km in the next patch
2. The mark itself is not perfect - it is literally a transparent xob with a component.

Although I saw guys aiming directly at enemy vehicles (land-based) and the missile hit exactly.

Additionally, the mark only takes into account Terrain, as far as I remember.
We will try to improve it to take into account any Entity.What would literally be able to work on any surface.

On the screen above, I just threw, on Conflict, the guys worked on targets somewhere in the ranges of 1-1.5km

If higher, then the Rocket reaches the edge of the label and goes sharply into the ground.

We will still check this theory, but so far this problem looks like because of the range of the label.

[gray notch]

I broke the codes a little bit, wait 🤡

[gray notch]

Returned the old version + Increased the Mark's Range on the Binoculars to 4100m.
We can't yet add it to the new version

[alpine sleet]

What’s the controls for console?

[gray notch]

I rolled back the version.
The console is not working in MP

[mental flume]

OH SHIT How long till this is out??

[alpine sleet]

Ah okay, yeah I wanted to test it in single player on console

[gray notch]

Well, the console for changing codes remains standard, located above the pilot on the left.

[alpine sleet]

No i mean for the binoculars, like how it’s C on keyboard, actually creating the spot

[flint drum]

I will add gamepad support in the next update, but I need to know what to bind to what so there won’t be problems in the future, since I don’t know the gamepad bindings 🙂

[frozen jetty]

Is the keybind used on keyboard also used for another bind? If so I could probably translate

[alpine sleet]

are you able to add to the settings menu so people can rebind their keybinds? temporarily i think A on Xbox and Circle on PS are available

[flint drum]

Okay, I’ll try to add it in

[slim surge]

Would be cool if we could get Laser guided ATGMs for the WCS AH1 and Mi24

[gray notch]

They can easily install the mod on their server)
But I wouldn't recommend it yet, as the mod will still be updated frequently.

[magic patio]

That should be possible to be done already without much effort

[gray notch]

anyway, there will be frequent updates today and tomorrow) be patient

[analog spade]

So correct me if I am wrong, but would the OOP for this be:

• Infantry aims with the binos at target
• Infantry “lazes” target
• Helicopter pilot sets their freq to the corresponding ID matching the binos
• Pilot fires weapon and the rockets will somewhat track

[gray notch]

If the operator of the Binoculars is tracking, then yes, the rocket will try to track the target within its information settings.

[mental flume]

So idk what I was doing wrong but last night it seemed like it worked maybe 10% of the time. Had the correct Huey, was on the correct code and everything

[gray notch]

Well, at the moment of testing, on the conflict server, everything is stable +-
If something doesn't work out, it's just a matter of habit

[outer oak]

Can you make a tutorial on how to use this?

[mental flume]

I’d assume so! Is there like anything I should know? Does the jury need to be generally looking at the target and such?

[gray notch]

I can write it briefly.
A full-fledged instruction will be with the full release of the mod in another project.

All this is on the current build:

How to set the mark codes?
1️⃣ You take the Laser Binoculars in your hands, hold R(weapon inspection), you have 2 buttons available, this is HI(Green circled) and LO (circled)
2️⃣ After you set the codes, press R again (exit the inspection) and you can aim, look through a regular binoculars.
3️⃣ Aim, hold C, wait for the OFF indicator to change to ON (green)

How do I set up the code on the rockets?
1️⃣ The top panel in the helicopter (you need to get to the action point somehow, it's terribly made, I agree), similar to the binoculars, there will be 2 buttons available: HI and LO. Set the code to the same as the player with the binoculars.
2️⃣ Turn the helicopter in the approximate direction of our target.
3️⃣ Shoot

🥲 What are the features?
1️⃣ The binoculars place a mark at a range of 4.2 km (or 3, I don't remember).
2️⃣ The missile currently does not read Layer.
3️⃣ The missile's target visibility angle is approximately 65 degrees.

[mental flume]

Oh ok that’s what we did I was hoping for something along the lines of “make sure you aim atleast in the general direction” or “mod order is important”

[magic patio]

few questions:

• If you hold C and move camera, is it following the target point, or it will stay in the starting position?
• If you turn off pointer while the rockets are already in the air, will it still hit the target? What if you change the targeting point while rockets are mid air?

[gray notch]

Yes, the point is changing position.
The missiles will fly according to their last trajectory, if the rocket did not manage to reach the laser point, then it will fly further along its trajectory.

[clever epoch]

Will there be an actual Laser that beams in IR when LTD?

And would it be powerful enought to be seen from a Helicopter overhead?

[crude cipher]

Thats Really a Game Changer.....

Hopefully you can make it possible for AGTM for the Cobra and Apache❤️

[gray notch]

We have nothing to do with WCS.

[crude cipher]

I know... but could it be possible? Had a look into your work but didnt found out how i can implement it to other weapons/Helicopters

[gray notch]

ON the Vanilla system of the game, it's possible that this will work with WCS Armaments, I can't tell you because they have their own weapon system.It is enough to try to repeat the hierarchy of scripts as it stands on a helicopter.Applying it to the WCS is an option, but again, I won't guarantee anything.

[mental flume]

Ok it’s working and it works UHMAZING

[magic patio]

I am planning to make some testings with WCS helis if you don’t mind 🙃

[mental flume]

Oh please die! Guided GBUs

[flint drum]

https://tenor.com/view/cat-stare-creepypasta-cat-schizo-cat-mentalcat-gif-2156904392573334588

[magic patio]

Guided Guided Bomb Unit?

[mental flume]

Well guided by lasers at 4km out?

Oh I’m driving and I see what I did there….yikes….

[magic patio]

🙃

[spring void]

Im making a spike atgm would be sick if the laser code would work

[mental flume]

@gray notch any movement for the console players? We have it in our server, and they are itching for the controller aspect

[gray notch]

And what should be the change for console ?

[mental flume]

Controller Support, Honestly just being able to set the keybind so they can use it?

[gray notch]

@flint drum

[magic patio]

Will you leave the Laser Code as separated mod as framework for others to use or it’s going to be a part of TL.

[gray notch]

It will definitely be in the TF mod.
We are still thinking about keeping it as a separate mod...

[buoyant blade]

This is real nice although idk how to use it

[gray notch]

@buoyant blade

[mental flume]

@gray notch IS PROJECT REALISM using your Laser Code?

[outer oak]

nop

[quasi trench]

Second confirmation, NOPE 🙅

[ancient remnant]

3rd confirmation negative. We’re making our own In house stuff

[mental flume]

Ok I just saw they had something similar in Showroom

But I know yall are WAY ahead of things

[gray notch]

I do not know who it is, so I cannot answer your question.

[mental flume]

Well the question was answered! Appreciate you!

[spiral forum]

SOFLAM will purr like a cat

https://youtu.be/QSjJ80WW24w

[flint drum]

🐈

[abstract zealot]

https://tenor.com/view/wonderpuff-smokeheads-gif-25699139

[runic heath]

Really impressive stuff!

[crude cipher]

Very solid…you guys bring Reforger a bit closer to ArmA 3…

Hopefully with support to hellfires soon 😏

[analog spade]

Someone is still gonna ask what the controls are 🥀 (jk)

[runic heath]

Great looking model!

[spiral forum]

https://youtu.be/Gkv3WIKWB7Y

[gray notch]

...in one of the test cases

[gray notch]

Updated the version
Added SOFLAM with UI
Code input panel in the Helicopter

[mental flume]

Oh I got you!

[magic patio]

Any plans for adding LWS - Laser Warning System as framework/device you can add to vehicles to know that you are getting SOFLAMED? 🙂

[gray notch]

In the future, maybe)

[silver sail]

Will this work with any Heli or Just vanilla? Ie the DAP

[mental flume]

@lavish oak what if….you took your AH64D and teamed up with this guy to put laser designated AGMs on your AH64

[harsh oak]

Would set the ground work for some crazy shit

[buoyant blade]

Hey @dawn epoch pls add this to the helis

Someone @ Aussie merc

[gray notch]

This mod will be in a different mod

[buoyant blade]

Understood