A discussion about PvP in ARMA 3 [edited title]

[TheFox]

Hey guys.

EDIT: this thread is growing, so many hundrets of players send me a letter to change the topic.

[TheFox]

or is Arma 3 not for tactical PvP ?
i found 1-2 DM PvP... but i am not so CoD typ.

i search a server where you fight with 20 Mans against 20 other mans in a tactical fight

[Kosmozuikis]

Most servers are locked for some reason and other just sucks. Developers need get out their heads from the ass and make this game more user friendly, with more servers without stupid mods. Or this game will be dead soon too like previous arma games.

[dunadan]

You can host your own server. Possibilities are limitless with the mission editor. I also wish there was a bit more PVP like in the OFP days. But the communities who rent servers prefer PVE, maybe you people should stop whining and get a server on your own.

[washu73]

If you think there is a shortage of PvP servers create one rather than sitting here complaining about it. Nobody is going to stop you.

The servers are player run and if the majority of players who own servers want PvE servers then that is what there is going to be.

[TheFox]

Originally posted by washu73:

If you think there is a shortage of PvP servers create one rather than sitting here complaining about it. Nobody is going to stop you.

The servers are player run and if the majority of players who own servers want PvE servers then that is what there is going to be.

lol NO this is WRONG

PvP is Wasteland, MOST people play Wasteland....

But the FPS sucks !

so Bohemia MUST do sth

[Sam]

Wasteland sucks, horribly optimized. Wish there were more tactical servers or TvT; if you're looking for them join an ACE + ACRE community or search for 'Blitzkrieg' in the multiplayer mission filter.

[GiConti]

Just look for TDM servers.

[Pakundo]

Wasteland really is terrible, it's absolutely not enjoyable for a solo player unless you have ALOT of time on your hand and you're lucky enough to loot good equipment from someone, or if you manage to grind enough money to buy basic gear.

[coffeebrains]

try arma 2 7th cav server usally 30 people a day ....games last 10 hours plus they use the whole map...i think arma 3 pisses off new players and they go tking people too much i am going back to arma 2

[ScruffyFluffy]

well, there is always wasteland

[MCpl Green]

PvP maps will require a heftier computer to play because they enforce certain video settings on the players in the missions, to ensure a level playing field. View distance and foliage being the two that, so far as I'm aware, hold the greatest impact on performance. The idea being that players can't lower or higher detail settings to gain an advantage through improved visibility in a given situation. Seeing clearly through grass, at greater distances, etc.

[Seilky]

Originally posted by Biberbrueder:

Originally posted by washu73:

If you think there is a shortage of PvP servers create one rather than sitting here complaining about it. Nobody is going to stop you.

The servers are player run and if the majority of players who own servers want PvE servers then that is what there is going to be.

lol NO this is WRONG

PvP is Wasteland, MOST people play Wasteland....

But the FPS sucks !

so Bohemia MUST do sth

No, they don't PVP in low scale is not the arma main focus. And if the players and guilds, which run their private servers want PvE, their servers will be PvE. Unless you wanna pay for keeping their server online for them.

Second, Wasteland sux. Map is too small for wasteland, badly optimized, non-teamplaying players on independent faction (Shoot first, ask later situation, then retaliation).

Third, look for TDM Servers or even the few F4A (There are some). You can create one as last resource, but, is too unpopular for the Arma gameplay.

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Originally posted by Cpl Green:

PvP maps will require a heftier computer to play because they enforce certain video settings on the players in the missions, to ensure a level playing field. View distance and foliage being the two that, so far as I'm aware, hold the greatest impact on performance. The idea being that players can't lower or higher detail settings to gain an advantage through improved visibility in a given situation. Seeing clearly through grass, at greater distances, etc.

It varies, there are still stones, destroyed cars, houses and etc... To hde behind, and they don't become flat at long range just less detailed.
Also, when people made PVP maps on A2 they delimited a area not longer then a 1KM X 1KM, which may not look like but is pretty good for a 10~25 PVP matches.

quote=driverX;864969953434569634]well, there is always wasteland [/quote]

Really!? I don't see wasteland as an option!

[TheFox]

but Wasteland is standing on the Hill and down down down they come the other servers.

I think Bohemia must Support Wasteland to get ARMA 3 Survive

[Viandox]

Same here, there is in my opinion no enjoyable servers out there :(

There are mods that naturally makes people play as a team, like Capture The Island. When objectives are given through the game interface, it's easier to add momentum and cohesion.
TKing player are just bored players, or lacking directions...

I think Wasteland would benefit a LOT by having such and "command" feature (by either promoting a single player as commander or make ppl vote for the next objective).
The wasteland mod is it's actual form is really boring, you start with no weapons, have no vehicle, and must walk for hours before getting to the objectives, this is really a terrible combination.
The randomized nature of the objectives is scattering the player rather than regrouping them, very bad choice of gameplay.

I really enjoyed the game, technically it is very good, but the selection of gametypes available on public servers is really killing it...

I don't have time to run my own server, and before this DayZ flood (to say the least), there was really good servers on Arma 2, I don't understand what happened.

[Dirkyd]

Theres a reason its called a beta. Arma 3 is not finished and wont be for a while, so dont expect immediate access to what you want to do. The reason you cant find what you want to do atm is because most people that want to do it are doing it on arma 2 until arma 3 is fully released.