Korneel van 't Land informed us about the release of version 0.58 for the Arma 3 Alpha (not the Arma 3 Alpha Development branch).
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Prague, Czech Republic, Thursday 23rd May 2013
Bohemia Interactive has released a major new update for the Arma 3 Alpha. The most notable improvements in version 0.58 involve the new dedicated combat and stealth radio protocols, plus all-encompassing tweaks to lighting and audio. Also, Multiplayer Dedicated Server administrators now have access to a separated executable to host such servers more conveniently.
The complete changelog for 0.58 is provided together with the update and can also be found on the official Arma 3 website. The Arma 3 Alpha will update automatically via Steam.
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Korneel van 't Land informed us earlier Bohemia Interactive has joined forces with Andrew Gluck (better known as Dslyecxi) to create a series of Arma 3 tutorial videos.
Today he sent us the third video in the series, this time showing the Multiplayer Teamwork guide.
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Prague, Czech Republic, Thursday 25th April 2013
Bohemia Interactive has just released a new episode in the Arma 3 video guide series. Drawing on endless hours of multiplayer combat experience, Andrew Gluck (better known as Dslyexci from ShackTactical) narrates the video to share tips on how to be effective as a team in multiplayer.
The Multiplayer Teamwork guide is part of the video series which aims to introduce players to some of the basics in Arma 3. The previously released two episodes served as an introduction to the tactical shooter series and explored the topic of infantry combat. The Arma 3 Alpha, which was released over a month ago, forms the backdrop to these videos.
Featured in the Arma 3 Alpha are four showcase missions (Infantry, Vehicles, SCUBA and Helicopter), a limited subset of weapons and vehicles, two multiplayer scenarios, the powerful scenario editor and modding support. Whereas the final game will also feature the 270 km² Mediterrean island of Altis, the Alpha is positioned on Stratis – which hosts 20 km² of rugged terrain, expansive forests and a man-made airbase.
The Arma 3 Alpha (24.99 EUR/19.99 GBP/32.99 USD) and the Arma 3 Digital Deluxe Edition (39.99 EUR/34.99 GBP/49.99 USD) are available for purchase from Steam and Store.bistudio.com (include access to the Beta and a version of the complete game). The price of each edition will increase once the Arma 3 Beta and final game become available.
There is also a Lite variant of the Arma 3 Alpha available. This version is free, but does not support multiplayer or modding and requires an invite to access. These Alpha Lite invites can be obtained from people who have purchased the regular Arma 3 Alpha, and will be spread via various giveaways.
Previous Community Guides:
Arma 3 information topics:Discuss Arma 3 on our forums.
Korneel van 't Land informed us about a new update for the Arma 3 Alpha (not the Arma 3 Alpha Development branch) which comes from the already successful feedback and cooperation of the early adopters of the Alpha.
Again the full changelog is massive, make sure to have a look at what has been fixed on the ARMA3 Community HQ.
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Bohemia Interactive has released a new update for the Arma 3 Alpha. Aside a wide number of tweaks and optimizations, version 0.54 of the Arma 3 Alpha implements a new fog technology, adjustable sidearm stances and further stability fixes.
You can view the full changelog on the ARMA3 Community HQ.
***** Update ***** informed the community on the BI forums a hotfix was released!
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We've deployed a small hotfix to default branch to target a particularly nasty crash (does not contain any other changes from the Arma 3 Alpha Development branch!):
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Ota Vrťátko informed us about the first update for the Arma 3 Alpha (not counting the Arma 3 Alpha Development branch) which comes from the already successful feedback and cooperation of the early adopters of the Alpha.
Below are only listed the Engine changes but the full changelog is massive, make sure to have a look at what has been fixed on the ARMA3 Community HQ.
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Unit: Arma 3 Alpha, Arma 3 Alpha Lite
Activity: Game Update: 0.52 (shadow improvements, crash fixes, destructible windows)
Size: ~310 MB
Changelog (Engine)
- Shadow improvements implemented
- Improved network performance (vehicles are no longer lagging as much)
- Fixed several game crashes
- Fixed synchronization of cargo poses in MP
- Fixed various inventory-related bugs and crashes
- Improved vehicle collisions
- Grenades can no longer be thrown under water
- Fixed airplane / helicopter camera shaking
- Default and Development versions have different numbering to prevent incompatibilities in multiplayer
You can view the full changelog on the ARMA3 Community HQ.
Korneel van 't Land informed us earlier Bohemia Interactive has joined forces with Andrew Gluck (better known as Dslyecxi) to create a series of tutorial videos.
Today Ota Vrtatko sent us the second video, this time showing the Basics of Infantry Combat.
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Prague, Czech Republic, Thursday 21st March 2013
In support of the popular Arma 3 Alpha and Arma 3 Alpha Lite, Bohemia Interactive has released a brand new episode in their official Community Guide video series. This second video takes a closer look at infantry combat – providing insights on the principles of situational awareness, positioning, enemy contact and shooting.
Kicking it off with a more general introduction two weeks ago, the studio has been co-operating with Andrew Gluck (better known as Dslyecxi) from ShackTactical to create a short series of tutorial videos for Arma 3. As a former servicemember and leader of the Arma community group ShackTactical over the past 7 years, Andrew draws from a vast amount of experience and - in this video - he covers a number of tips on how to operate more effectively as an infantryman.
Those who would like to play Arma 3 before release have the opportunity to participate in the Arma 3 Alpha. Set on the island of Stratis (20 km²), the Arma 3 Alpha features a limited selection of playable content – including 4 singleplayer showcase missions, 2 co-operative multiplayer scenarios and a subset of weapons and vehicles. The powerful scenario editor and modding support are also present. The complete game will contain 290 km² of Mediterranean terrain, 40+ weapons, 20+ vehicles, 5 factions, a singleplayer campaign, multiplayer, scenarios and challenges, and more
Bohemia Interactive also made a lite variant of the Arma 3 Alpha available. This version is free, but requires an invite to access. These invites can be obtained from people who have purchased the Arma 3 Alpha from Steam or Store.bistudio.com. Alpha Lite invites will also be distributed via the game’s social channels and various giveaways hosted by media outlets and community websites. In contrast to the regular Arma 3 Alpha, the Arma 3 Alpha Lite does not include multiplayer and modding support.
Previous Community Guides:
Arma 3 information topics:Discuss Arma 3 on our forums.
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Thanks to Bohemia Interactive who kindly provided us with 500 Arma 3 Alpha Lite keys we are able to offer many of you the chance to play the Arma 3 Alpha Lite when you are interested to try the next in the Arma series but for example do not know anyone who can sent you an invitation!
The Arma 3 Alpha Lite is a limited version of the Arma 3 Alpha – providing people with the opportunity to try out the singleplayer showcase missions, a selection of weapons and vehicles, and the scenario editor.
The Arma 3 Alpha Lite does not:
- feature a multiplayer component
- feature modding support
- include access to the Arma 3 Beta and complete game later on
The Arma 3 Alpha Lite will be discontinued on June 18th, 2013.
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- All our normal forum rules apply.
Again, we would like to express our thanks to Bohemia Interactive for supporting us like this and of course for yet another great game in the series!
Korneel van 't Land informed us Bohemia Interactive has made the free invite-only variant of the Arma 3 Alpha available for those who want to try the game.
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Prague, Czech Republic, Thursday 14th March 2013
While the Arma 3™ Alpha leads Steam’s Top Sellers chart since launch, Bohemia Interactive today also made a free invite-only variant available. The Arma 3 Alpha Lite is a limited version of the Arma 3 Alpha – providing people with the opportunity to try out the singleplayer showcase missions, a selection of weapons and vehicles, and the scenario editor.
Unlike the regular Arma 3 Alpha, the Arma 3 Alpha Lite does not feature a multiplayer component or modding support, and does not include access to the Arma 3 Beta and complete game later on.
To participate in the Alpha Lite, people need to be invited by those who have purchased the regular Arma 3 Alpha. The Arma 3 Alpha Lite will be discontinued on June 18th, 2013.
Upgrading to the complete Arma 3 Alpha can be done by purchasing the Arma 3 Alpha (24.99 EUR/19.99 GBP/32.99 USD) or Arma 3 Digital Deluxe Edition (39.99 EUR/34.99 GBP/49.99 USD) on Steam.
Extras in the Digital Deluxe Edition include a digital soundtrack*, digital maps*, digital tactical guide*, and a Steam Gift of Arma: Cold War Assault (formerly known as Operation Flashpoint™: Cold War Crisis). Both versions provide access to the Arma 3 Beta plus a digital version of the complete game upon release. The price of each edition will increase once the Arma 3 Beta and final game become available.
Those who would like to sponsor development further also have the option to purchase the Arma 3 Supporter Edition (69.99 EUR/59.99 GBP/91.99 USD) from Store.bistudio.com. Besides the additional Arma development support, this edition ships with all the extras from the digital deluxe edition, plus Supporter-exclusive rewards like a Steam Gift of Arma X, all future Arma 3 DLCs and a special forums medal. The full overview of editions, and their conditions, can be found on the official Arma 3 website.
*Available upon release of the full and final game.
Arma 3 information topics:Discuss Arma 3 on our forums.
Teek released a high resolution and Interactive map of Stratis on the Armaholic forums.
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I put together some screenshots from the editor and made a quick map using maplib for Stratis to be used for planning missions/strats etc outside of the game, it can be accessed here: Stratis - Interactive map
I'll polish it up with a higher res and crosshair free version sometime in the future.
Here is a high resolution image (3316 x 3408) for those of you who want it:
Large version of Stratis (2,73MB)
Korneel van 't Land informed us Bohemia Interactive has joined forces with one of the Arma community members to create a series of tutorial videos.
Today, with a big delay due to the constant stream of new community made content, we give you the first video which takes a more general look at Arma 3 and illustrates the authenticity, diversity and opportunity at the heart of the Arma 3 tactical military shooter.
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Prague, Czech Republic, Thursday 6th March 2013
Over the next couple of weeks, Andrew Gluck - better known as Dslyecxi from the Arma community group ShackTactical – will introduce players to Arma 3 and share tips on topics like infantry combat, co-operative multiplayer and mission editing. The first video, which was just released, takes a more general look at Arma 3 and illustrates the authenticity, diversity and opportunity at the heart of Bohemia Interactive’s tactical military shooter.
“The Community Guide series is intended to introduce both new and old players alike to the wealth of possibilities that Arma 3 brings to the table, as well as familiarize them with the basic tactical concepts needed to survive in the realistic combat environments they'll encounter on the Mediterranean island of Stratis. This first video sets the stage by talking about what makes the Arma series such a unique and compelling military sandbox experience“, explains Andrew Gluck aka Dslyecxi.
The Arma 3 Alpha provides players with the opportunity to try out a limited, work-in-progress build of Arma 3 and contribute to its development by reporting feedback. In comparison to the full game, the playable and sandbox content in the Arma 3 Alpha is considerably limited. It includes 4 singleplayer showcase missions, a subset of weapons and vehicles, 2 multiplayer scenarios, the scenario editor and modding support. The Alpha is set on the island of Stratis (20 km²), while the full game will feature over 290 km² of Mediterranean terrain.
Korneel van ‘t Land, Brand & PR Manager on Arma 3, concludes:
“The idea behind Dslyecxi’s Community Guides is simple: approach Arma 3 from a player’s perspective, highlight what’s new and what sets the series apart, and provide basic tips on how you can leverage the full potential of Arma 3. As a dedicated community member since Operation Flashpoint, Andrew pools from countless hours of experience and is able to share his enthusiasm like no other.”
Arma 3 information topics:Discuss Arma 3 on our forums.
Nicholas informed the community on the BI forums how you can join the Arma 3 Development Build.
You can choose to opt out again of the developer build and it will reinstate the standard Arma 3 alpha!
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Using the development version of the game could hamper your experience with the game, with some unfinished assets available. However, we would greatly appreciate your feedback. Feedback can be submitted at feedback.arma3.com.
Want to be apart of the ArmA 3 development builds? Follow these 5 simple steps:
- Open Steam and go to your game library
- Right click on ArmA 3 Alpha, click Properties
- Click on the BETAS tab
- Click on the drop down menu, choose development - Development Build
- Click Close
Congratulations, you are now in the development build of the Arma 3 alpha!
Joris-Jan van 't Land:The default version will get updated only after we put it through internal QA (it's still an Alpha, but we'd like to make sure those updates at least allow you to start the game ). The Development branch will soon become a frequently updated branch by all of our developers: programmers, encoders, artists, designers and more. This may cause it to not work one day and work very well the next, it may contain experimental features, a sneak peak at new content, etc. If you do not want to bother with the risk of a more broken version, you're advised to stick with the default. The Alpha Hub will become the source of updates and hopefully changelogs. I believe the first publications to this branch are coming up later today.
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