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New Tool Preview for Mission Makers: Squint by SBSMac

[AToW]ViperMaul — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 21:52:25 GMT

What is it? Look here: http://dev-heaven.net/projects/squint/wiki

Mission makers and Developer will probably appreciate this tools in the making. http://dev-heaven.net/projects/squint/files ALPHA RELEASE but very active in development.

From the developer that brought you the PVP script pack and ArmaFPSAnalyser

Home Site: http://sites.google.com/site/macsarmatools/home

Trailer for A&S ProMode and ClanBase ladder announcement

[1]MB|Pvt.kju — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 12:35:53 GMT

Greetings AToW community!

we'd like to catch your interest for the A&S ProMode ladder at ClanBase now open!

To get you in the right mood, check out this awesome four minute promo trailer by massrefuge:

Did you like it? Read on!

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Fun and organized league play

The main intention is to provide a platform for teams to get into contact and get some good matches going.
Therefore a key part is to give teams the ability to agree on settings you like to play with most.
Finally teams and every individual are most welcome to voice their opinion and contribute to constantly improve this project.

For hardcore competitive play we plan to run mini cup tourneys in the future at http://pvpscene.tourney.cc.
This depends both on team's interest and people willing to join in to organize em.

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Play when and as much as you want

Being a ladder you can play as much as you want as well as not play for a while. It's all up to you.

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Both for small teams and large teams

To give teams most flexibility, you can play from 4on4 up to 12on12 (default is 5on5).
The missions range from TINY, SMALL to MEDIUM and LARGE.
Any size has 12 playable lots on both sides, but you get the idea. ;)

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International league

This means teams from all around the world can join. This includes for example teams from the US or Australia.
It is up to teams themselves to see if they can find suitable daytime and acceptable ping (< 250) for both parties for cross continent play.

If not, teams can just cancel the match. In general trying to play vs teams from the same area is recommended.

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Fast paced and very tactical A&D asymmetric game mode

A&S ProMode is the game mode of choice. You can read extensively about it in our wiki.

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Diverse play

The missions offer both:

Small CQB to large scale combat.
From infantry only to all assets ArmA has to offer.
Very different landscape and atmosphere.

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No 'home maps' - instead promoting flexibility

You have various missions to choose from with new mission available each week.

Mid term new missions on community made worlds to offer variety, different gameplay and a new
atmosphere will be made available.

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Flexibility for teams

While there are rules to follow, at the same teams can agree various aspects like
difficulty settings, mission length and several mission parameters.

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Completely optional addons to improve the experience

Mid term the plan is to offer clientside only addon packs again.
These will be completely optional - you will be able to continue to play without!

Various sound replacements to choose from.
Visual: Look, UI design, special effects.
FPS: More fluid gaming.
Gameplay: Better animations, crosshair to name a few.

Finally a bullet point summary of what we offer you:

4on4 to 12on12.
Ladder type league.

One mission per match.
Lower ranked team chooses the mission.
The higher ranked is attacker first.
And decides which side to play first (East/West).
Both rounds together make the end result.

2x 10min for TINY, 2x 20min for SMALL, 2x30 min for MEDIUM and LARGE.
Teams can agree on different mission length.

Mission schedule to offer a set of different missions each week.
Killmessage and scoreboard disabled, unless both teams agree otherwise.
By default the crosshair is active and third person disabled.

In the mid term new missions on beautiful Community Made Worlds.
Active improvement and support of the league, missions and addon pack.

You find all important information in great detail on the ClanBase ladder overview page.
To simplify communication please add your team to the Contact of teams playing A&S ProMode,
no matter if you play to join ClanBase or not.

Please leave your thoughts in the forum. See you on the battlefield!

best regards
[CB] kju

C6 and other news

[8]3|SW0.DaMan — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 09:33:26 GMT

Firstly,

The USMC have ceased hostilities with the Ukrainain 8th army and have withdrawn from the field of conflict.
Congratulations to the Victorious 8th.

The Generals for C6 have been decided. Congrats to Undeceived and tOm who will I am sure do great jobs leading their troops in C6.

The teams will swap equipment from bluefor to opfor and vise versa for C6.

Members are currently finishing up working on two different maps for campaign 6 one of which will be used after some testing.

The rosters will be shut and players will need to rejoin an army, more news on that later.

We plan on starting Campaign Six of AToW near the start of September this is to ensure smooth game play in future battles.

DaMan.

Returning for OA

[2]1st|LCpl.Pirin — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 02:30:59 GMT

Hi all,

I'd like to return to ATOW for C6 in Takistan please. :smile: Really looking forward to it.

C6 Humvee - Land-rover?

[8]Rct.Jurgen — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 22:02:38 GMT

How about Adding in A couple of Humvee types for the US forces? and Land-rovers for the Takistani ( ? ) Army?

I mean the balance would be there and It's still OA content so there shouldent be any problems correct?

Feedback Please

-Jurgen

Returning to action

{7}21|Gef.Jupiter — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 11:26:42 GMT

Hello,

Its been a year, sorry for leaving so abruptly. It took me a bit longer to respawn but now i feel like playing again. I wont get as much involved with management this time, i got two bands and other stuff that take priority now.

Well how do i sign up for an army, naturally id like to get on the side where there are most of the old buddies.

Well, good to be back - how are you guys doing?

Jupiter

( I still need to get my win7 x64 to work with arma2, anyone know any good troubleshoots? )

Last Battle of C5

[AToW]Dren — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 13:46:37 GMT

Due 4th of july and football's Finals last two battles were postponed.
18th of july will be the last battle of C5, after that we pack our gears and fly to takistan. So get sober from your free weekends and grab your rifle soldier!

CIT Threads - Vote Yes

{8}72|Lt.Dyson — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 18:17:26 GMT

Reply with what you want voted and I'll add it to page one

http://dev-heaven.net/issues/11837

http://dev-heaven.net/issues/11852

http://dev-heaven.net/issues/3720 <---Might need new ticket(s)

B10 11 July Postponed due to football.

[1]MFR.BarmyArmy — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 20:19:41 GMT

With the agreement of both generals it has been decided to postpone B10 due to some soccer contest.

BD10 Will be played on 18 July instead.

BA

Deafend by vuvuzelas.

A&S ProMode (Advance And Secure) Game Mode for Arrowhead

[1]MB|Pvt.kju — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 16:56:02 GMT

gday AToW community!

I am happy to introduce you to A&S ProMode for Operation Arrowhead.

From small to large scale, both action packed and tactical battles with up to 12on12 players
in a dynamic environment that focus on teamplay and mission objectives!

The highlights:

Asymetric A&D gameplay combined with AAS zone system.
Twelve classes to choose from with different equipment and skills like:
Medic type classes with the ability to revive fallen or (area) heal wounded team mates.
Or officer respawn, HALO jump, artillery strike, repair tires, flip cars, cut fences and more to come.
Custom spawn menu to select forward spawn or change class.
Custom HUD to guide players.
Small to large scale missions; Very diverse landscape and settings (daytime/weather/fog/view distance).
16 missions Takistan; New missions every week (130+ for A2OA).
Optional AI mode to get into A&S ProMode or as reinforcements with low player numbers.
Highly configurable.

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To get a quick idea, check out our A&S ProMode video channel at vimeo.

To learn more head over to the PvPscene wiki and
read our extensive documentation in the A&S ProMode articles.

Available topics:

Beginners guide
Features
Key differences to AAS core
Did you know?
Hints
A&S ProMode specific HUD (Head-up display)
A&S ProMode specific keyboard controls
Blocked key actions
Mission parameters

# Download the A&S ProMod missions

Feedback and questions are very welcome! :)

best regards
.kju

No Battle Sunday 4th July

[1]MFR.BarmyArmy — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 12:38:03 GMT

There will be something fun going on but no battle.

BA

Getting ArmA II: OA Working

{8}72|Lt.Dyson — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 01:11:36 GMT

Hey I ran into a few issues so I wanted to let everyone know the fixes for them.

1. I bought ArmA II: OA through steam. I already had ArmA II through Direct2Drive. I later saw that I could have bought ArmA II: Combined Arms for $10 more. Realizing my mistake I sent a ticket through the support tab in their website.

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Subject: Swap Versions

I was wondering if it's possible for me to upgrade to the ArmA II Combined Arms. I just bought ArmA II Operation Arrowhead and realized it would be much easier if I just got them both on steam for $10 more.

Thanks

They told me to purchase ArmA II: Combined Arms. Once I did that I was to reply to their ticket so they could refund OA back to my credit card. They did this and it took no more then 2 hours.

2. The steam version installs in 2 different directories. Look HERE. This is a temporary fix until they fix their installer.