GL learning the controls and tweaking the settings to get over 20 fps

Arma can only really be enjoyed with friends unless you're doing singleplayer campaigns or playing something like King of the Hill
But when you do play multiplayer whether it be a PvE scenario or PvP gamemodes, one good thing to note is that fatigue is a big thing in Arma and you'll have to run short distances at a time or your weapon accuracy and overall efficiency in combat will fall drastically. Camoflauge is good when playing against people, so pick clothing suitable for your environment (ex: a ghillie suit in the middle of a city isn't going to work) bots will see right through canoflauge so don't bother. Arma is really all about tactics so don't run in guns blazing, but rather take it slowly and plan your every move.

Don't expect great framerates, it's a very intensive game.

Also a big part of the game is the modding. Check out the Steam Workshop and armaholic.com for mods.

Originally posted by Flup:

Also a big part of the game is the modding. Check out the Steam Workshop and armaholic.com for mods.

Alright, nice. I noticed that you can get custom game launchers from this site also. Can I get some info on how that works also?

Originally posted by TPS Reiddonith:

Originally posted by Flup:

Also a big part of the game is the modding. Check out the Steam Workshop and armaholic.com for mods.

Alright, nice. I noticed that you can get custom game launchers from this site also. Can I get some info on how that works also?

I haven't tried any custom game launchers, because the vanilla one works just fine so far.

The default ArmA3 launcher is great. It will download and update any mods you have downloaded from the Steam workshop. Most other mods that you download from Armaholic for example are in folders named like "@modname" and they're then placed in the root ArmA 3 folder. The launcher then can locate the folder and add the mod folder to your list of mods. Once you have a selection of mods you can tick the box next to them to load and unload them. One great thing about this is that if you wish to run the vanilla game you don't have to uninstall everything but you can use the launcher to unload them and such. If you have multiple incompatible mods you can create mod presets so you can quickly switch between different variations of loaded mods e.g "Vietnam mods" or "Zombie mods". Stuff from Armaholic works perfectly with the official launcher.

Other than that, it's a military sim but can also be anything from apocalyptic survival, specific linear scenarios and stuff "Life" (An open ended thing where you usually play as a civilian doing all sorts of activities and other players as cops/police with anything from 100-230 players per server, although keep in mind that the map sizes vary from 5-10SqKm to 1,600SqKm in size.) Keep in mind though that all these modes still run on the same base game with the realistic weapon mechanics and such. The editor lets you create scenarios and mess about with all the vehicles, weapons and units and create scenarios or to just mess about in the open worlds.

The playerbase is usually better on US servers from what I've seen although UK specific servers in Europe specifically are great. As Flup mentioned it's not a run and gun sort of thing and a lot more tactics and strategy/logistics on a wider scale is involved. That being said the game has plenty of options on how complex you want it to be, there's a great variety of multi player modes and singleplayer scenarios varying from very serious milsim stuff to more casual/quick action stuff.

The largest issue you will probably deal with is the frame rate and occasional desync issues. The game will require a decent video card but it really relies on CPU performance. Desync isn't normally an issue on well run servers. Apologies for any typos, on mobile.

Just don't play RP

Originally posted by ///AUTOMATA | tipofthehats.org:

Just don't play RP

"Sorry sir, but under Driving Law Act 4 you must be given this ticket because you were doing 66 in a 65 zone..." exclaimed the high pitched police officer.

"No mate, that was the game desyncing!" replied the driver. "I wasn't speeding-"

"Here is the fine sir, please pay the 25,000$ fine for driving misconduct..."

"Mate please, I don't have 25,000 quid on me, I just joined the server...

"...fine I'll pay, but the ticket fine window is bugged for me!" cried the player.

"Sir you're not cooperating with me in this situation; I am going to have to arrest you for your failure to comply with me."

"It's not my fault, the ticket button wouldn't work, there's an issue with the server scripting!"

"GET INSIDE THE VEHICLE SIR OR WE WILL TAZE YOU!"

High pitched squeeky hooligans running around in the background..."

"I CAN'T MY GAME IS STUCK ON THE TICKET YOU GAV-"

Zap!

"SIR YOU ARE BEING DETAINED FOR DRIVING MISCONDUCT AND FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH MY DEMANDS"

"I can't see what's happening the ticket fine window is stil-"

"SIR WHY WON'T FIT IN THE VEHICLE"

At this point the player's body is being dragged around in a fickle series of movements as the officer attempts to operate the inconsistent server specific UI.

"SIR GET INSIDE THE VEH-

The police vehicle explodes for no apparent reason other than PhysX or something...

BattleEye: You have been kicked from the server: Permanent ban: FAIL RP OMG /// PERMA BAN

Originally posted by Keyes:

Originally posted by ///AUTOMATA | tipofthehats.org:

Just don't play RP

"Sorry sir, but under Driving Law Act 4 you must be given this ticket because you were doing 66 in a 65 zone..." exclaimed the high pitched police officer.

"No mate, that was the game desyncing!" replied the driver. "I wasn't speeding-"

"Here is the fine sir, please pay the 25,000$ fine for driving misconduct..."

"Mate please, I don't have 25,000 quid on me, I just joined the server...

"...fine I'll pay, but the ticket fine window is bugged for me!" cried the player.

"Sir you're not cooperating with me in this situation; I am going to have to arrest you for your failure to comply with me."

"It's not my fault, the ticket button wouldn't work, there's an issue with the server scripting!"

"GET INSIDE THE VEHICLE SIR OR WE WILL TAZE YOU!"

High pitched squeeky hooligans running around in the background..."

"I CAN'T MY GAME IS STUCK ON THE TICKET YOU GAV-"

Zap!

"SIR YOU ARE BEING DETAINED FOR DRIVING MISCONDUCT AND FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH MY DEMANDS"

"I can't see what's happening the ticket fine window is stil-"

"SIR WHY WON'T FIT IN THE VEHICLE"

At this point the player's body is being dragged around in a fickle series of movements as the officer attempts to operate the inconsistent server specific UI.

"SIR GET INSIDE THE VEH-

The police vehicle explodes for no apparent reason other than PhysX or something...

BattleEye: You have been kicked from the server: Permanent ban: FAIL RP OMG /// PERMA BAN

Sounds about right

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Ig9z_hDSjuU

Originally posted by Prusak #FineAndDandy:

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Ig9z_hDSjuU

Originaly for Arma 2, but...