Arma 3: Enhanced Multiplayer Menu - Revision history

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2025-02-21T10:43:59Z

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	# '''Relevance''' - show you only those servers you are looking for		# '''Relevance''' - show you only those servers you are looking for
	# '''Ease of use''' - responsive, fun and easy		# '''Ease of use''' - responsive, fun and easy
	# '''Expose community game modes''' - learn about and explore the wide variety - ''via'' game mode images, descriptions and default sorting by server activity (instead raw player numbers or ping)		# '''Expose community game modes''' - learn about and explore the wide variety - via game mode images, descriptions and default sorting by server activity (instead raw player numbers or ping)
	# '''Simplify mod use in MP''' - leave the complex and confusing situation behind, get clear information and assistance to enjoy the new mods heaven		# '''Simplify mod use in MP''' - leave the complex and confusing situation behind, get clear information and assistance to enjoy the new mods heaven

Lou Montana: Text replacement - "[[server.cfg#" to "[[Arma 3: Server Config File#"

2024-05-17T12:40:34Z

Text replacement - "[[server.cfg#" to "[[Arma 3: Server Config File#"

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	# Region filter: Select one or multiple regions or sub-regions to show only the servers located in those regions		# Region filter: Select one or multiple regions or sub-regions to show only the servers located in those regions
	# Quality filter: Select one or multiple quality levels show only the servers within those quality levels		# Quality filter: Select one or multiple quality levels show only the servers within those quality levels
	# Server settings toggles: Switch between Show Any, Show Disabled and Show Active modes to show servers only with the respective server settings. See more at: [[~~server.cfg~~#Server_Options\|Server Options]]		# Server settings toggles: Switch between Show Any, Show Disabled and Show Active modes to show servers only with the respective server settings. See more at: [[Arma 3: Server Config File#Server_Options\|Server Options]]
	#* Passworded		#* Passworded
	#* Locked		#* Locked
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	{{Feature\|important\|		{{Feature\|important\|
	Activating UPnP on your router '''can pose a security risk''' - it is recommended to use [[Arma_3:_Dedicated_Server#Port_Forwarding\|Port Forwarding]].		Activating UPnP on your router '''can pose a security risk''' - it is recommended to use [[Arma_3:_Dedicated_Server#Port_Forwarding\|Port Forwarding]].
	For more information on UPnP check [[~~server.cfg~~#Server_Behaviour\|Server Behaviour]].		For more information on UPnP check [[Arma 3: Server Config File#Server_Behaviour\|Server Behaviour]].
	}}		}}

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	=== Server Name Links ===		=== Server Name Links ===

	To have your Website/Teamspeak/Discord/QQ/YY be shown in Server Details, as Server Admin you can modify the [[~~server.cfg~~#Server_Options\|server name]] for the custom tags to be recognized:		To have your Website/Teamspeak/Discord/QQ/YY be shown in Server Details, as Server Admin you can modify the [[Arma 3: Server Config File#Server_Options\|server name]] for the custom tags to be recognized:

	Website:		Website:

Lou Montana: Text replacement - "server.cfg" to "server config"

2024-05-17T12:36:00Z

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	* allowed_file_patching=0		* allowed_file_patching=0

	See [[server~~.cfg~~]] for details on these settings.		See [[Arma 3: Server Config File\|server config]] for details on these settings.

	After above filtered set the system selects:		After above filtered set the system selects:
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	* allowed_file_patching=0		* allowed_file_patching=0

	See [[server~~.cfg~~]] for details on these settings.		See [[Arma 3: Server Config File\|server config]] for details on these settings.

	=== How to have a custom game mode supported for Quick Play? ===		=== How to have a custom game mode supported for Quick Play? ===

Lou Montana: Some wiki formatting

2024-04-29T14:08:51Z

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	{{TOC\|side}}		{{TOC\|side}}
	'''Enhanced Multiplayer Menu''' (or '''EMM''') is a '''~~new~~ in-game server browser for {{arma3}}~~'''~~.		'''Enhanced Multiplayer Menu''' (or '''EMM''') is an alternative '''in-game server browser''' for {{arma3}}.
	The vision is make the complex multiplayer environment easier to navigate and enable players to explore the diverse community driven server and game modes landscape.		The vision is make the complex multiplayer environment easier to navigate and enable players to explore the diverse community driven server and game modes landscape.
	The initial focus is to support CDLC use in MP best. However also pure {{arma3}} or modded MP play is to be made more convenient a great deal. EMM is bundled with some CDLCs.		The initial focus is to support CDLC use in MP best. However also pure {{arma3}} or modded MP play is to be made more convenient a great deal. EMM is bundled with some CDLCs.
	In addition in the near future EMM will become available as standalone client side mod on the Steam workshop as well.		In addition in the near future EMM will become available as standalone client side mod on the Steam workshop as well.


	== Goals ==		== Goals ==
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	# '''Relevance''' - show you only those servers you are looking for		# '''Relevance''' - show you only those servers you are looking for
	# '''Ease of use''' - responsive, fun and easy		# '''Ease of use''' - responsive, fun and easy
	# '''Expose community game modes''' - learn about and explore the wide variety - via game mode images, descriptions and default sorting by server activity (instead raw player numbers or ping)		# '''Expose community game modes''' - learn about and explore the wide variety - ''via'' game mode images, descriptions and default sorting by server activity (instead raw player numbers or ping)
	# '''Simplify mod use in MP''' - leave the complex and confusing situation behind, get clear information and assistance to enjoy the new mods heaven		# '''Simplify mod use in MP''' - leave the complex and confusing situation behind, get clear information and assistance to enjoy the new mods heaven

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	* [[S.O.G. Prairie Fire]]		* [[S.O.G. Prairie Fire]]
	* [[Spearhead 1944]]		* [[Spearhead 1944]]
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	=== Standalone version ===		=== Standalone version ===

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	Download: TODO		Download: TODO
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2024-04-29T14:00:06Z

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2023-11-20T22:11:27Z

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	==== Game Mode Selection ====		==== Game Mode Selection ====

	[[~~Image~~:arma3_emm_1_qp_overview.jpg\|thumb\|800px]]		[[File:arma3_emm_1_qp_overview.jpg\|thumb\|800px]]

	# Game Type: Select your preferred play		# Game Type: Select your preferred play
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	==== Game Mode Servers ====		==== Game Mode Servers ====

	[[~~Image~~:arma3_emm_2_qp_list.jpg\|thumb\|800px]]		[[File:arma3_emm_2_qp_list.jpg\|thumb\|800px]]

	# Game Type: Select your preferred play and brings you back to the Game Mode Selection		# Game Type: Select your preferred play and brings you back to the Game Mode Selection
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	Aside from basic filtering (Official/Vanilla, Game Type, Difficulty) the main focus is to provide a simple server list of recommended, active servers to join from with your current CDLC/mod selection.		Aside from basic filtering (Official/Vanilla, Game Type, Difficulty) the main focus is to provide a simple server list of recommended, active servers to join from with your current CDLC/mod selection.

	[[~~Image~~:arma3_emm_3_ssb.jpg\|thumb\|800px]]		[[File:arma3_emm_3_ssb.jpg\|thumb\|800px]]

	# Server Type: Choose between Official and Community (Vanilla) servers		# Server Type: Choose between Official and Community (Vanilla) servers
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	Aside from basic filtering (Official/Vanilla/Modded/Recent/Favorites/Friends, Game Type, Difficulty) the main focus is to provide as many filter options to narrow down the server list to what you are looking for. In addition it is to offer convenience features to master the complex filtering options.		Aside from basic filtering (Official/Vanilla/Modded/Recent/Favorites/Friends, Game Type, Difficulty) the main focus is to provide as many filter options to narrow down the server list to what you are looking for. In addition it is to offer convenience features to master the complex filtering options.

	[[~~Image~~:arma3_emm_4_asb.jpg\|thumb\|800px]]		[[File:arma3_emm_4_asb.jpg\|thumb\|800px]]

	# Server Type: Choose between:		# Server Type: Choose between:
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	Note: Connect, Favorite and Details are also available via Right Mouse Button menu on a row in the server list and selecting the desired option		Note: Connect, Favorite and Details are also available via Right Mouse Button menu on a row in the server list and selecting the desired option

	[[~~Image~~:arma3_emm_4b_asb.jpg\|800px]]		[[File:arma3_emm_4b_asb.jpg\|800px]]

	# Warning icon: Indicates that you may not join this specific server due to mod mismatch		# Warning icon: Indicates that you may not join this specific server due to mod mismatch
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	In addition the menu exposed some additional information like Player List, Population History and Mod List.		In addition the menu exposed some additional information like Player List, Population History and Mod List.

	[[~~Image~~:arma3_emm_5_sd.jpg\|800px]]		[[File:arma3_emm_5_sd.jpg\|800px]]

	Server Information:		Server Information:
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	The Last Servers elements in the Multiplayer menu are to allow you to rejoin servers easily you last played on. If you wanna continue where you left of last time or get back to your preferred server, this is made even easier now.		The Last Servers elements in the Multiplayer menu are to allow you to rejoin servers easily you last played on. If you wanna continue where you left of last time or get back to your preferred server, this is made even easier now.

	[[~~Image~~:arma3_emm_6_ls.jpg\|800px]]		[[File:arma3_emm_6_ls.jpg\|800px]]

	# Last PvP/PvE/PvPvE Server: Show the server you had joined successfully the last time for the respective game type		# Last PvP/PvE/PvPvE Server: Show the server you had joined successfully the last time for the respective game type
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	Lists the servers you last played on.		Lists the servers you last played on.

	[[~~Image~~:arma3_emm_7_recent.jpg\|800px]]		[[File:arma3_emm_7_recent.jpg\|800px]]

	=== Favorites ===		=== Favorites ===
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	Lists the servers you have bookmarked/set as favorite. Favorited servers are shown with a yellow text color.		Lists the servers you have bookmarked/set as favorite. Favorited servers are shown with a yellow text color.

	[[~~Image~~:arma3_emm_8_favs.jpg\|800px]]		[[File:arma3_emm_8_favs.jpg\|800px]]

	=== Friends ===		=== Friends ===
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	Lists the servers your Steam friends are playing on currently.		Lists the servers your Steam friends are playing on currently.

	[[~~Image~~:arma3_emm_9_friends.jpg\|800px]]		[[File:arma3_emm_9_friends.jpg\|800px]]

	=== Direct Connect ===		=== Direct Connect ===
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	Allows you to join a specific server via IP and Port.		Allows you to join a specific server via IP and Port.

	[[~~Image~~:arma3_emm_10_dc.jpg\|800px]]		[[File:arma3_emm_10_dc.jpg\|800px]]

	# IP Address: Enter the IP address of the server to search for		# IP Address: Enter the IP address of the server to search for
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	Host your own local server to play by yourself multiplayer missions or to play together with your friends without a dedicated server.		Host your own local server to play by yourself multiplayer missions or to play together with your friends without a dedicated server.

	[[~~Image~~:arma3_emm_11_host.jpg\|800px]]		[[File:arma3_emm_11_host.jpg\|800px]]

	# Name: Set the name your server should be listed in the server list		# Name: Set the name your server should be listed in the server list
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	Lists all the servers you have successfully joined in the past.		Lists all the servers you have successfully joined in the past.

	[[~~Image~~:arma3_emm_12_history.jpg\|800px]]		[[File:arma3_emm_12_history.jpg\|800px]]

	* Server Name		* Server Name

Lou Montana: Text replacement - "{{KeyboardShortcut" to "{{Controls"

2021-12-20T10:48:16Z

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	# [NOT YET IMPLEMENTED] Population History: Shows the player activity graph or the current server [last 24 hours or last 7 days]		# [NOT YET IMPLEMENTED] Population History: Shows the player activity graph or the current server [last 24 hours or last 7 days]
	# Mod List: Lists the mods loaded by the client and those required by the current server - visually indicates mod mismatches [missing or not allowed]		# Mod List: Lists the mods loaded by the client and those required by the current server - visually indicates mod mismatches [missing or not allowed]
	# Copy All Details: Opens a dialog with all server information and the ability to copy to clipboard ({{~~KeyboardShortcut~~\|CTRL\|V}} / paste action to insert into another application)		# Copy All Details: Opens a dialog with all server information and the ability to copy to clipboard ({{Controls\|CTRL\|V}} / paste action to insert into another application)
	# Copy Connection Details: Opens a dialog with server ip, port and password and the ability to copy to clipboard ({{~~KeyboardShortcut~~\|CTRL\|V}} / paste action to insert into another application)		# Copy Connection Details: Opens a dialog with server ip, port and password and the ability to copy to clipboard ({{Controls\|CTRL\|V}} / paste action to insert into another application)
	# Refresh: Get the information for the current server		# Refresh: Get the information for the current server
	# Favorite: Make the current server a favorite		# Favorite: Make the current server a favorite
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	# Current Quality		# Current Quality
	# Toggle element to hide/show the specific Last Server		# Toggle element to hide/show the specific Last Server
	# Copy Server Details to clipboard ({{~~KeyboardShortcut~~\|CTRL\|V}} / paste action to insert into another application)		# Copy Server Details to clipboard ({{Controls\|CTRL\|V}} / paste action to insert into another application)
	# Connect: Join the current server		# Connect: Join the current server

.kju: [EMM] Added info how to have custom game modes supported

2021-06-04T06:00:22Z

[EMM] Added info how to have custom game modes supported

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	See [[server.cfg]] for details on these settings.		See [[server.cfg]] for details on these settings.

			=== How to have a custom game mode supported for Quick Play? ===

			Anyone can submit a new game mode definition. Required are:
			* Identifier (max 7 characters - gameType used in [[Description.ext#Mission_information\|description.ext]])
			* Name
			* Image (1024x512 and 1024x256 as png)
			* Short description (max 156)
			* Long description (use paragraphs/basic formatting)

			Optional:
			* Website URL
			* Wiki URL
			* Discord ID/URL
			* Twitter ID/URL
			* YouTube Video/Channel URL

			This is best done via the official discord or the public gitlab project.

			=== How to have a custom game mode image shown in Simple Server Browser? ===

			The game mode needs to be supported by EMM. See the question above how to get it supported.

	=== Is this real? ===		=== Is this real? ===

.kju: added info on SSB and QP server display

2021-05-19T10:30:31Z

added info on SSB and QP server display

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	Yes. Even more so it is meant to make mod use in MP easier with the likes of RHS, CUP, etc.		Yes. Even more so it is meant to make mod use in MP easier with the likes of RHS, CUP, etc.

			=== What servers are shown in the Simple Server Browser? ===

			In general only servers with specific setup are shown deemed suitable for the average player:

			* No mods/Just CDLCs active
			* No password
			* BattlEye active
			* Not locked
			* Must be a dedicated server
			* verifySignatures system must be active
			* equal_mod_required=false
			* allowed_file_patching=0

			See [[server.cfg]] for details on these settings.

			After above filtered set the system selects:
			# Maximum 50 servers
			# Based on their score
			## 33-66% fullness in the same region
			## If not enough, also outside the same region
			## If not enough, also fullness below 33%
			## If not enough, also fullness between 66 and 75%
			## If not enough, also fullness above 75%
			## If not enough, also full and empty
			# The same result set is shared to all players from the given region
			# The set is refreshed every 30-60 seconds

			=== What servers are shown in the Quick play? ===

			In general only servers with specific setup are shown deemed suitable for the average player:

			* No mods/Just CDLCs active
			* No password
			* BattlEye active
			* Not locked
			* Must be a dedicated server
			* equal_mod_required=false
			* allowed_file_patching=0

			See [[server.cfg]] for details on these settings.

	=== Is this real? ===		=== Is this real? ===

.kju: minor correction

2021-05-17T05:38:16Z

minor correction

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	* Python		* Python
	* Django		* Django
	* Ansible
	* PostgreSQL		* PostgreSQL

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	Infrastructure:		Infrastructure:
			* Ansible
	* Terraform		* Terraform
	* Scaleway		* Scaleway