Arma 3
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SOG Prairie Fire: Eyes and Ears [SP/CO05]
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Data Type: Scenario
Scenario Gameplay: Singleplayer, Multiplayer, Coop
Scenario Type: Air, Infantry, Vehicles
Scenario Map: Cam Lao Nam
Tags: Tag Review
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Aug 31, 2022 @ 11:26am
Sep 12, 2022 @ 12:28pm
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SOG Prairie Fire: Eyes and Ears [SP/CO05]

Description
November, 1969. A 5-man SASR patrol is inserted into the fortified May Tao mountains to gather intel ahead of a full-scale operation by 6RAR/NZ. Put your mastery of jungle warfare to the test.

FEATURES
  • A single player (co-op friendly up to 5 players) scenario designed to match the quality of the S.O.G. Prairie Fire co-op campaign!
  • Over a dozen detailed random sites, random patrols, VC tunnels, and more random elements for higher replayability - you will not experience everything this scenario has to offer in a single, or even two playthroughs!
  • Thousands of hand-placed props and set pieces you can only experience in this scenario for maximum immersion - from a thrilling helicopter insertion sequence to a dangerous emergency extraction!
  • Range of day/night play scenarios supported at your patrol's "laager" (the SASR equivalent of the SOG remain overnight site or RON), creep around at night or patrol by day!
  • Compatible with SOG AI (recommended for even deeper single player immersion), or optional AI revive script and player always leads scripts!
  • Dynamic Simulation and Show/Hide used for optimized CPU-friendly performance!

Compatible with SOG AI (not required to run, but recommended for SP)


AUTHOR'S NOTES
  • This is my fifth release for the S.O.G. Prairie Fire CDLC and the first since the jaw-dropping 1.2 update that added ANZAC and SASR units and equipment (among a host of others).
  • This scenario was created in collaboration with Johnnyboy, author of the excellent SOG AI addon that offers an improved experience for single player.
  • INTENDED FOR SINGLEPLAYER, should work in co-op for up to 5, NOT INTENDED FOR PUBLIC SERVER
  • Although I have a lot of learning to do, elements in this scenario are inspired and informed by historical sources related to the ANZACs and SASR/NZSAS in Vietnam, including books, film/documentary, internet articles, and historical insights graciously provided by members of the SOG PF discord's history channel.
  • This is a work of fiction, any resemblance to real people, units, or events is purely coincidental. Some elements in this scenario are entirely fabricated and are intended purely for entertainment purposes.
  • The author and this mission is not affiliated with Savage Game Design.
  • This is a beta release, some bugs may exist. Also, it's Arma, so there are bound to be things that will affect your playthrough. Reloading the mission can solve some issues. Please let me know if you run into any game-breaking bugs.
  • NOT RESPONSIBLE for any game-breaking bugs or issues playing with any addons in addition to the required ones listed here and I can't be held responsible if things don't work because of another modder's addon.
  • I'm interested to hear about your playthrough! If you enjoyed playing, please leave a comment, give a thumbs-up, or add it to your faves!



KNOWN ISSUES
  • The intro sequence featuring helicopter insertion is not entirely stable - most frequent issues are either the helicopter rotates to obstruct your shot (for SP, just switch units), and the helicopter takes fire, pulls up and flys over the insertion LZ and takes a long time to insert. Sorry about these issues, try restarting or just be patient as the helicopter should eventually insert your patrol.
  • There are sometimes issues where the units will speak in an American or other accent and it breaks immersion - sorry about this as well, but it's due to the artful but different way Australian/NZ accents are included in the CDLC.
  • Some issues with switching units while in the laager and the action not carrying over - the actions are always removed when the full team exits the immediate area of the laager and the group leader (or switchable unit you have selected in running the player always group leader script) will get the action.
  • When playing with SOG AI, sometimes the helicopter will immediately attempt to land at mission start - sometimes your #5 will disembark and the heli will then proceed to take off - if you quickly order #5 to mount back up, the heli should land again and you should be able to proceed with minimal disruption.
  • Can't figure out how to complete the primary objectives - read the damn briefing and refer to the attachments included in the briefing for more details!

CREDITS
  • Thanks to FUBAR, Johnnyboy, and Kju for testing and providing feedback
  • Johnnyboy custom script solution for player detection by opfor and SOG AI testing
  • AIF_Infantrymen and Crazy Earl for reviewing dialog and briefing for cultural/historical tweaks
  • Veteran29 for sharing a quick fix to one of the modules
  • Savage Game Design
  • Uses Kronzky's UPS for some of the random patrols
  • Uses Grumpy Old Man's carpet bombing script
  • Uses pierreMGI's AI revive script (optional DO NOT run if you are running SOG AI)
  • Shout out to the SOG PF Discord and the helpful folks and vets there
  • BI forums and BI wiki as always
  • Post processing effects created using Recolor addon
49 Comments
Natrius Dec 17, 2023 @ 10:23am 
Coop seems to be completely broken. Automatic ViewDistance v1.6 and SOG AI loaded, no chance in loading the mission. The host can watch the whole intro, the rest is stuck in the loading screen. The first time two additional players were able to start, but we had to abort due to visual problems and then we tried for around 1 hour to get the mission started again. Lobby - host go - additionals loading screen and never able to reach the map to ready up again.
whopper with cheese Nov 9, 2023 @ 3:03am 
how do i start a coop with these missions
PolishTank Sep 14, 2023 @ 12:04am 
Is Contact DLC really required for this mission? It's listed in the DLC section, but I was wondering if that is accurate
CPT FUNKYPANTS Jul 26, 2023 @ 10:43pm 
You have to get to the exact spot on the map, and the option to skip time will appear.
havoc91163 Jul 20, 2023 @ 4:45pm 
GREAT MISSION HOW DO I EXCELERATE TIME AT LAAGER RON SITE
SilverHawk Apr 26, 2023 @ 1:24pm 
No respawn ? i have directly spectator view when killed in coop
vogelbein Mar 19, 2023 @ 7:09am 
Hope there are more missions like this to come! Great work! Thanks very much!
CPT FUNKYPANTS Feb 19, 2023 @ 9:06pm 
Maybe my favorite SP mission ever when using SOG AI. So hard but so fun. You have to move constantly or Charles will GET YOU. Spam those toepoppers and tripwire mines and bouncing betties too! I like to circle back to the arsenal to keep everyone topped off on ammo and explosives.
Perk Duck Feb 15, 2023 @ 2:46am 
@gt500svt how do you get so many people...I can barely get 1 other person to help me. anyone that wants to play add me. tired of playing solo. not available saturday or sunday
MacM-USMC Dec 25, 2022 @ 9:21am 
First of all what an awesome mission….. fantastic Job !!!! Now Is there any chance you could tweak it so you could run it for more than 5 players ? Our Co-op group is usually 10-14 and we’d love to play it if possible….. also be nice to be able to use some of the larger SOG AI teams too.

I’ve played all your missions and you do great work… some of the best out there!!!