@pampkins - What I did becuase that got old pretty quick was that I went in the PBO and 'disabled' the jam effect.

No more jamming for me!

Which file? Beats me! Been since 2021 when I had to make the last change.

Good luck!

:)

I bought the Vektor and Stinger from the gun shop and they still jam for me with their icons still red. I wonder if it's because i looted them from the enemy before I bought them. Anyone knows a workaround for this?

its missions like this that make Arma 3 feel like a game engine rather than a game...

kudos to the mission maker... this is beyond impressive, and loads of fun

@[It's]DJ_OMG! - To MY knowledge, there is no such. You will have to browse around using different keywords.

IF you should fine a 'collection', come back and let us know!

:)

how do i find more missions like OLD MAN, is there a collection with them somewhere?

An excellent open world mission, currently enjoying my second playthrough.
Would you consider adding in random, neutral ambient helicopter/plane flybys, would make the island seem more "alive" as you traverse the terrain.

having an issue with the gas resivoure .it wont cycle through when trying to blow it up?

Fully played through this mission again with limited mods. Played nicely and the story was great. Didn't see any "dynamically spawning enemy vehicles" at all though.

Loved how Murdoch comments on how you tackle Alpha base (3 possible choices). Good voice acting and story. Though there was more driving then shooting (more or less like Far Cry 2 lol). Wish there was more to the ending though. Also could of used with a car radio (like with SOGPF comes with) as the ambient music doesn't happen so often. Pretty great open world mission.

@Trombly - While I PERSONALLY do not use the 'fast travel', it SHOULD ALWAYS WORK!

If not, then something is 'broken'.

What you CAN do if this problem persists, you can use my mod. With it, just ALT-Left Click and BAM! You are there!

This will bypass the 'fast travel'. I usually use my spawned heli to fly to places...(also in my mod).

Do note: This 'issue' you have, MIGHT affect others parts of the mission as this has never been reported before, indicating that 'something' is wrong on your end. As such, who knows what will happen!

Mod Link: https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2441776362

Using the above mod allow you to 'bypass' this bug and continue on with the game.

You could also delete the mod and re-download it and/or verify ARMA files (though it is prob not ARMA). Also note, ARMA DOES have some 'weird' bugs. This MIGHT be the reason for your issue!

Good luck!

:)

Having issues with bus stops and fast travel. I played earlier today with no issues. I then came back but it loaded me in as if I was starting a new game, so I selected load profile instead of a background. Now the fast travel/bus stops don't work.

Do they only work once or should I just start a new save? For reference I am using no mods at all and only have SOG loaded as a DLC.

@Little Tiger Racing 2.0 - Do not be too harsh. For we ALL were at his 'level' at one time. ;)

At least his questions are legit and show some effort being taken/done by him. A lot of people just want someone to do it for them.

At least he is trying...

;)

@Sunbather, its better that you find another scenario to play vs. spamming the chat.

@Sunbather - So you know, I have played this mission about 10-15 times, and I have only had one issue (most likely caused by me), and that was with the plane not showing up over the airfield (at times).

So, things to ponder on:

ARMA has bugs
Mods have bugs
ARMA + MODS = VERY UNPREDICTABLE RESULTS
Load order of mods MATTER (Just like with Skyrim and other games)
You're using UNSUPPORTED MODS which may be actually causing this


Action To Take/Test:

Play mission with ONLY SUPPORTED MODS
Play mission with NON-EDITED FILES (e.g., not using my 'Jam Fix')
Play mission as designed (i.e., do not do 'funky stuff')

THEN see what happens. I am about 99.99% sure, when the above is done 100%, you will not have this 'laptop bug'.

As stated, the only issue I have had, was the plane not flying over, and I am pretty sure I was doing 'funky stuff' to cause it too... ;)

Good luck!

:)

@Sunbather - You're more than welcome! :)

I am afraid that your skills at ARMA scripting are lacking a tad. There are ONLY TWO LINES TO INSERT.

Line 1 = // Abort All Jamming Code Startups
Line 2 = if (true) exitWith {};

Line 1 is JUST A COMMENT!

Line 2 runs when this script is called. When 'whatever' runs this script, the VERY FIRST THING IT DOES IS TO EXIT!

BOTH lines are 100% 'ARMA valid'.


What you TYPE IN AT LINE 5:

// Abort All Jamming Code Startups


What you TYPE IN AT LINE 6:

if (true) exitWith {};



Somewhere along the way, you got 'lost'. This 'fix' may be beyond your skills which is no big deal. No one can do everything... And we ALL started with knowing NOTHING. ;)

It DOES WORK though when directions are followed!

:)

@Sunbather - If you go back a tad in the posts, you can find how you can disable the 'Weapon Jamming'. I made a 'work-around' to that a good while back.

:)

you need to buy the apex DLC

I cant play the game because all the vehicles need apex dlc is there a way to fix that

or even make a OLD MAN version based in Vietnam era.

I wish someone would convert this mod to SOG assets only. Basically i only want the modern feel removed.

This scenario is not set during the Vietnam War, it is a semi-future alternate history setting

@Lyle Hancock Racing 2.0, for real man, didn't like that it did that because every vietnam campaign should be limited to vietnam era weaponry and vehicles

@Lyle Hancock Racing 2.0 - Take the mission apart (un-PBO it), find those items, then 'rem them out' or just remove those vehicles, re-PBO, done.

Due note, that if you do this, you can not host a MP game with YOUR version of the mission. Either, EVERYBODY has to use YOUR VERSION of you use the ORIGINAL mission.

That is all there is to it! (no joke)

;)

Why does this scenario use modern Equipment & Cars. How can i only use the stuff provided in the SOG DLC? I want the real 70s feel.

@TheJoyfulBell - I can answer those questions, we need to go to my page for that. It would not 'be too kool' and discuss my stuff on someone's page... ;)

I will write my response for ya on my page in a few hours...

:)

@Machine Gun Kelly - Yeah I already use your mod, was just wondering if I'd be able to get a helicopter without having to cheat it in, since Kajman and planes spawn in Old Man so I was able to get a Kajman in Old Man by shooting the rotors with an HE rocket making it forced to land.

Is there a way to get into eden editor, or be able to edit pylons from your mod? because I can't change what vehicles have when I spawn stuff in.

(already checked the virtual garage, and the vehicle menu, and arsenal)

I don't know if it's another mod I have that's making it so I can't double click the vehicle icons in zeus to edit the pylons or if that's just not possible using zeus (tried using Zeus Enhanced mod, as well as Achilles mod)

@TheJoyfulBell - There is one other option in which you can do.

Edit the mission and put down the vehicles you wish to use, save it, then play it!

You will have a map with the vehicles you want to use.

This is actually what I did. I spawned mine at first, then I said, why spawn when I can just add them to the map permanently and be done with it? So that is what I did.

That is another option for ya! Just add them to the map/mission! Easy peasy!


Do note: If you use this option, you will NOT be able to use this for MP as it is NOT the 'same mission' anymore. People would have to use YOUR map. OR you will have to use the 'default' map.

The ORIGINAL keys will not work either (for MP) as it is not the same mission anymore!

SP will be no issues - Keys or no keys; as they are not used in any SP mode/fashion.

Keep the above in mind!


:)

@TheJoyfulBell - If I remember correctly, the answer is NO.

BUT...you can use my mod to 'call in' enemy helis (armed or unarmed) and shoot those down! ;)

Or call in a tank...APC...boats... Call in 1; or call in 10!

This will give you want you are asking for.


You can also spawn a 'flying thing' for you as well! That is what I did. The heck with this driving everywhere, I fly! ;)


Link to my mod:
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2441776362


The above should take care of your question!


As a note, you can not ALWAYS take a vehicle (DEFAULT reactions):

#1 - You must be squad leader.
#2 - The vehicle must be unlocked.
#3 - No scripts stopping you from you using a vehicle.

(Another note: My mod can also unlock any locked vehicle (via ARMA's lock, not a script) Even then, my mod can teleport you into a locked vehicle too).


Using my mod, just spawn in a heli! BAM! Done and done! ;)

:)

There any enemy helo's that spawn in this scenario? I'd love to shoot out a tail and have them land so i can take it for myself lol

@panther42 - While I can not comment on your issue, as you found, there are 'ways' around a lot of ARMA/mission bugs, as you found! Good job! :)

As a 'time and headache saver' for you, look into my mod. It has this feature along with 2000+ features in it.

One being, an ALT-Left Click teleports you anywhere you want to go! No console commands or 'funky stuff'. Just 'click and go'!

And thank you for putting in that command. So many say 'I fixed it' and then they never said what they did and then 'disappear' from that forum. On behalf of OTHERS, I thank you for putting the command in! :)

And by the way, my mod can do what that one mod you got as well...and 2000+ other things too!

Link to my mod:
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2441776362


:)

I had one real issue with the mission, and it was probably user error at some point during a save via the menu within the mission. I lost the ability to fast travel which is a complete PITA.
This addon was a lifesaver : Enable Debug Console = 1 (Access - ADMIN) .
Allowed me to reset the global variable for fast travel

@Ararinha Azul - While this is one of the better missions out, I do not think I would put in the same class as FC6...or even FC5... ;)

This IS a good mission though!

IF I REMEMBER CORRECTLY - After you 'do everything', I THINK you can still do the missions where you call some guy and you have to go get a truck and deliver it. I THINK those 'run forever'.

:)

better than far cry 6, btw does the history end with gruthie's call or is there anything else

@Redeyenator - I am at a loss as to say it is 'xyz'. I have played this mission 10+ times, and I had one issue, and that was map icons disappearing in one 'section' of this mission.

So you know: Only 'official' vehicles can be used to transport goods.

It SOUNDS like this is what you did. If you use the wrong vehicle, you will not be able to load it.

As you did not state really any 'real' info, try this:

Load ONLY: AMRA, the required DLC, and this mission.

Try - You will have one of three outcomes:

1 - Will not work, Part 'A':

This error MAY be caused by the latest ARMA update. I have not played this mission in about 6 months and there HAVE BEEN ARMA updates since then. IF this is the case:

A - Fix the mission yourself
B - Wait/Hope/Contact the dev and ask for an update
C - Quit playing the mission



2 - Will not work, Part 'B':

This error MAY be caused by you having SW and/or HW issues, such as a virus, a corrupt ARMA install, corrupt OS, failing RAM, failing HDD, etc. Quick 'fix':

A - Verify the ARMA install
B - Run 'CHKDSK' on ALL of your HDD's - Scan and REPAIR. Do NOT select 'run/perform/check for bad sectors/blocks/etc.'



3 - Mission works:

This would indicate that you were most likely loading others mods in, that caused 'issues' for you.

*** If still not working, try the following. These are NOT in any order ***

Verify ARMA files and correct if errors

Scan ALL HDD's for errors and repair

Ensure OS and drivers are all up-to-date

CREATE a new ARMA profile and test with it

Load/run/test with ARMA, required mods, and the mission - NO OTHER MODS!

Ensure you're using Bohemia's ARMA Launcher and NOT some 3rd party launcher or command line/batch file

* Find the folders for the mission and required mods, MOVE them to some folder OUTSIDE of ARMA - Scan/Verify ARAM and re-download mission - retest

Exit out of ARMA, the launcher, and Steam (Overkill, I know - Better safe than sorry!)

Restarting via REBOOTING your PC

* = If this one 'fixes it', there is an extremely likely, your HDD MIGHT BE failing. That line is just basically re-downloading stuff WITHOUT OVER WRITING IT! This indicates two main reasons:

A - HDD is developing bad sectors, which are 'signs' of a HDD just starting to fail. (Do note, this could last like this for 7 years)
B - The file system on THAT HDD partition is corrupt. A 'CHKDSK/Scan HDD' MIGHT repair it.

(If this one works, delete the original folders that you moved outside of ARMA, for they are not needed anymore)



Do note too, it APPEARS that ONLY YOU are having this issue. In these types of cases, it is USUALLY THE USER'S FAULT. So be sure you have "crossed your t's and dotted your i's"... ;)
And NO, it is NOT always the "user's fault" - SOMEONE has to be FIRST TO REPORT AN ISSUE! ;)


As a Desktop Support Tech for 40+ years, I can assure you, one of my 'fixes' WILL work for ya! Questions is, which one? ;)



Good luck!

:)

can't even complete the first mission, stole the truck, took it to 2 different safe houses and there is no option to complete the delivery of said truck, i tried fast travelling away, sleeping, saving and exiting and NOTHING will prompt the mission to complete. had to give up on this mod before i could get into it which is a shame.

@ChristianC. - All I can say is:

#1 - You do not have the required mods. Though AT TIMES, the mod/mission will STILL SHOW, you just will not be able to play it.

#2 - You did NOT subscribe (actually open the mods page, do NOT click the 'Quick Subscribe' 'plus button' - IT DOES NOT ALWAYS WORK!!! This has happened to me a few times. (This also applies to #1 as well.)

#3 - Your ARMA is 'corrupt'.

#4 - You play with profile 'Alpha', yet, when you subscribed, you used profile 'Bravo'.

#5 - IF shown to be subscribed, unsubscribe, delete the folder from your PC, then re-subscribe.

#6 - Any of the above combined.


You can verify you actually have the mod! LOOK FOR IT IN YOUR MISSIONS FOLDER! ;)

Folder: Deadzone%3a%20Vietnam.Cam_Lao_Nam
PBO Name: Deadzone%3a%20Vietnam.Cam_Lao_Nam.pbo


As you can see, no one has this issue, so it is something on your end and NOT the mission. Examine 1 -> 6, its 99% one of those!

Good luck to ya!

:)

Hello, how can I play? I am subscribed, have the Prairie Fire DLC on, but cannot find the scenario in either single player or campaigns. When I host a server with Cam Lao Nam selected I do not see it.

@Hornshizzle - I would agree with ya! Very nicely done mod!

:)

One if not the best Arma mod I've played. Great work and many thanks!

I will personally wage war on a country of your choosing if you make this multiplayer/Coop.

A bug: in the mission "Investigating the hole" - in the shed, near the collapsed cave, after killing the spec ops = when checking for messages, they are just greyed out and I can't listen to them.
So I can't progress further in the story line

Hey there, I just finished this scenario and I absolutely loved it! I am a little puzzled if there is any way to complete the scenario after completing the last objective. Is it supposed to keep running after the campaign is over? Also I think there is a bug with some machine guns and submachine guns in the scenario. Once I've purchased some specific ones from the market (like the Sting), the scenario acts like I do not own the gun , even though I did buy it. To be more precise, some guns keep jamming even though I own them.

@TomasaurusREKT - I am afraid there is no other way than I have described and yes, I did accept your invite.

If 'hidden folders' are giving you a hard time, then this will be WAY OVER YOUR HEAD. Some knowledge of ARMA scripting IS REQUIRED.

The only thing I can suggest is to use Google to learn these things. In order to have the 'best time' with ARMA, you WILL need to know these things.

Learning it is not too bad like it was when I started - Nothing existed basically. Now days, stuff is everywhere.

Wish I could do more.

Good luck!

:)

Hey @MGK I know you said how to stop it from other weapons. Is there any way you could DM me some easier-to-undertand instructions? I just wanna start the game with what I would have to bring with me IRL lol. I know pretty lame but it would make this mod so much cooler for me. I modded way back in the Aliens vs Predator 2 days so I'll catch on what you're saying quick. Steam is what's making this annoying for me it has hidden folders and shit.

@TomasaurusREKT - As you're 'new', the 'click issue' which you mention will happen with any mission that 'things are missing'. SOMETIMES, you will get some sort of error message, usually though, it is just what you said - Missing DLCs/Addons.

On behalf of others, thank you for pointing this out!

Enjoy ARMA too! I have been playing it literally since day one (OFP). I had to actually wait about one year before it came out. This was when I saw the trailer for it.

1st: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wqlu2h8PHuY
2nd: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHJq2BJ29ZU

As a Mech. Inf. (MOS 11B10) in the US Army (79-83), most things portrayed are realistic too.

:)

Also for the guys having problems when clicking "Play" and it doing nothing. I'm new to ArmA it took me a few to figure out you have to enable S.O.G different than regular mods because it's a creator pack, you have to enable it in DLCs not in MODS in the launcher. Hope that helped!

Again thank you to @lola this is what I've been craving!

My guy... this is the best mod on ArmA. I'm new to it and I have been searching. I love your other mod too!

@lola - LOL! You're more than welcome! I just try to treat others as I wished to be treated. What good is knowledge if it is never shared. We ALL would be idiots... ;)

I THINK what @TomasaurusREKT is talking about is 'modern items'. I have seen such a time or two. I like it the way you have it as it is 'more realistic'. BUT, I have given them a way to 'modernize' it using my tips, especially using the removing the 'jam weapon checks' tip. Then they could use whatever they wanted.

Thanks again for your kind words and your mission!

:)