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#4208139 - 12/20/15 11:32 AM New to Arma 3 MP  
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I just started to play MP even though I've owned the game for ages.I've never played the SP.

I'm struggling understanding what games I can join.Most just dump me back at the server browser with no explanation.Some say I have files missing (I assume mods I don't have) and some say I need to be whitelisted.I'm running a std install,no DLC.

So far I've been playing a mode (King of the Hill?) where I spawn,buy equipment,jump in a Helo and attack a point on the map.It's fun but I'd like to try more game types.

I will say that I'm a bit of a loner so joining a group wouldn't be high on my list,plus I'm a noob so probably a bit of a liability.

Any pointers to best mods,game types etc would be greatly appreciated.

*edit* I'm going to peruse Armaholic,see if I can figure it all out.

Last edited by Chucky; 12/20/15 12:38 PM.

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#4208171 - 12/20/15 02:44 PM Re: New to Arma 3 MP [Re: Chucky]  
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Download the SimHQ mod pack for future SimHQ missions, but tonight we are playing with the base game so you wont need any mods.

#4208208 - 12/20/15 05:07 PM Re: New to Arma 3 MP [Re: Chucky]  
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Hi Chucky, any chance you can join us today? We'd be glad to have you, if so!

As far as knowing what mods you need (or are missing) when joining a server goes, it could be better handled by the programmers. Even now, if I have an addon issue joining our own SimHQ server, there are few obvious clues as to what I need to add/enable to make things right.

At the most basic level, you'd look at the list of addons for a server on the Arma3 server browser screen, and then go manually find all those and add them. Not ideal. Better (as we do at SimHQ) is to point players to links or a bundle of addons that include everything they need.

Whitelisting, that's likely going to come down to the owners of that server basically "allowing" you to join and play. I've never done that, so I'm not certain... Just my guess.


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#4208291 - 12/20/15 10:45 PM Re: New to Arma 3 MP [Re: Chucky]  
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I think ace is the most widely used mod, and rhs which both are included in the SimHQ files. It also contains most of the main maps.

And download the unsung mod for some Vietnam action too! Also hosted on SimHQ smile

#4208439 - 12/21/15 12:42 PM Re: New to Arma 3 MP [Re: Chucky]  
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Welcome aboard Chucky! Hopefully you can join us tonight for Military Monday. smile


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#4208480 - 12/21/15 02:41 PM Re: New to Arma 3 MP [Re: Chucky]  
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I will certainly have a look.I'm away for Christmas for 10 days.I have my laptop with me but it doesn't run Arma 3 that well.


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