1000 hours

[superchicken]

finally put over a thousand hours in this game, thank you arma for all the fun memories but they should work on a new one at this point

[SVaughan]

A4 is in the works. But not even the Devs know when it'll be released. Reforger is essentially Arma 4 Alpha, as stated by the Devs during a stream during the launch of Reforger.
But they're not just working on A4. They're building a in-house engine for the game to use, so they aren't totally reliant on something else made by someone else.

[the.lovewyrm]

People are still playing Doom 1 and 2 via sourceports... and people still play all the previous Arma games, too.
Just like people are still playing Hidden and Dangerous or even FOSS games like Hedge Wars.

What am I trying to say? Two things. Yeah Arma 4 would probably be nice (unless it's too 'current year', if you know what I mean it's chances are you do) but a lot of people had to play Arma 2 at first cause A3 was so barebones heh.

[Paradox1126]

I've been gaming since I was 5. Back when I started gaming there really was no replayability to games. I always played a game, beat a game, and then sold it off.

I started to envy people who were able to stick with a game for thousands of hrs.

Arma 3 was solely responsible for getting me into PC game after spending 20 or so yrs away from them. I love to say that Arma was my first 1000 hr game and sure enough before Arma 4 comes out it will most certainly be 2000 hrs.

Best game I've ever played and certainly had some amazing times with it.

[SVaughan]

Originally posted by Paradox1126:

I've been gaming since I was 5. Back when I started gaming there really was no replayability to games. I always played a game, beat a game, and then sold it off.

I started to envy people who were able to stick with a game for thousands of hrs.

Arma 3 was solely responsible for getting me into PC game after spending 20 or so yrs away from them. I love to say that Arma was my first 1000 hr game and sure enough before Arma 4 comes out it will most certainly be 2000 hrs.

Best game I've ever played and certainly had some amazing times with it.

I feel like the only one with over 2k hours on Arma 3 in this particular thread, and I've been gaming since '98. If it could be logged, the only game where I spent a lot of my time on was an MMORPG called City of Heroes. I'm sure from 2005 to 2010 I had to have logged at least 5,000 or more hours on it.

[XSV Sam]

You poor poor souls, a few thousand hours is soft. To be a debby downer A4 is easily 5-8 years away atleast based on the piss poor dev time and the staggering fast pace of the modding scene, the modders will just finish the ♥♥♥♥ for them lol.

[CW2 P. Larkins]

my condolences OP

[BaMxIRE]

I will pray and say a prayer and pray

[SVaughan]

Originally posted by XSV Sam:

You poor poor souls, a few thousand hours is soft. To be a debby downer A4 is easily 5-8 years away atleast based on the piss poor dev time and the staggering fast pace of the modding scene, the modders will just finish the ♥♥♥♥ for them lol.

To be one of the hopeful, A4 will be announced officially in late 2024, with a early or mid 2025 release. At least that's the hope from what the devs predicted during an actual Dev Stream when Reforger was released.

[Redarmy]

1000 hours is nothing to some. im at 4000 and still feel i have another 4 in me.

When Arma4 releases,i wont buy it,il wait for year 4 or 5,so that its DLCs,and stability are sorted. Then and only then will i commit to sinking 8000 hours into it. Il certainly watch others play and keep up to date on news,but my point is,It will take 4 years after release for it to be as good as Arma3. Why ? Because 3 has alot of content, EDEN, stability and more mods that you can ever even look at.

Theres no point for me,to buy Arma4, day one and create scenarios,or download mod frameworks like Ravage,when my scenarios or frameworks like Ravage will require constant updates with the game updates.

[Southpaw]

There are many games, but this one is mine.

 Back in the early 2000s, when Operation Flashpoint: Cold War Crisis first hit the gaming scene, little did I know that it would plant the seed for a lifelong love affair with the whole Arma franchise. Oh, the countless hours, scratch that, the sheer expanse of years spent immersed in the vast universe of Arma, navigating its treacherous terrains, mastering the art of aerial maneuvers, and trudging through the muck as a humble grunt.

I've soared through the skies as a fearless flyboy, felt the invincible power inside a tank, and trod the earth as a humble foot soldier. Yet, it's not just the action that keeps me glued to my screen, it's the possibility, the freedom to create, to capture stunning screenshots that morph into works of art.

But let's not forget the flaws, the bugs that sometimes have us shaking our heads or cursing under our breaths. Ah, the famous 'getting Arma'd' moments, those times when the game's unpredictability either makes you burst into uncontrollable laughter or pull your hair out in frustration. It's the paradox of the Arma universe, where the unexpected is always expected.

And how can I overlook the immense universe of add-ons and mods? My hard drive groans under the weight of a staggering 427 gigabytes of these treasures. Each one a testament to the creativity and dedication of the Arma community, enhancing and expanding the game in ways I never thought possible.

Yet, with whispers of an Arma 4 possibly on the horizon, I can't help but wonder, will it ever surpass the sheer magnitude of content that Arma 3, with all its mods, has to offer? Will it capture the heart and soul of the community, the laughter, the frustration, and the unbridled joy that only Arma can bring?

As I sit here, nearing the ripe age of 40, I can't help but hope that the spirit of Arma, with all its quirks and complexities, continues to thrive, reminding us that in the world of gaming, true magic lies in the freedom to create, to explore, and to experience the unpredictable journey that is Arma.

[Paradox1126]

This whole thread is making me want to sink in another thousand hrs

[MaDeuce]

The proprietary engine is what is holding this game, and any future titles back.

[Alaskan Glitch]

I agree with Redarmy. I've got just over 4,500 hours and can see myself easily doubling that. If not for the Eden Editor I seriously doubt I would have even 1,000 hours into this game. As far as I am concerned, that is the core of the game and what keeps me coming back.

[Paradox1126]

Originally posted by Alaskan Glitch:

I agree with Redarmy. I've got just over 4,500 hours and can see myself easily doubling that. If not for the Eden Editor I seriously doubt I would have even 1,000 hours into this game. As far as I am concerned, that is the core of the game and what keeps me coming back.

so are you actually playing the game or just staying in the editor the whole time?