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	To enable respawning, you also need to include a description.ext file with respawn definitions in your mission folder. You can download an example file here.		To enable respawning, you also need to include a description.ext file with respawn definitions in your mission folder. You can download an example file here.

	===Example===		=== Example ===
	You can find the example in the '''Arma 3 Tools''' (accessible from Steam):		You can find the example in the '''Arma 3 Tools''' (accessible from Steam):

	''\Steam\steamapps\common\Arma 3 Tools\Samples_F\Example_Supports_Mission\MP_GroundSupport01.Altis\''		''\Steam\steamapps\common\Arma 3 Tools\Samples_F\Example_Supports_Mission\MP_GroundSupport01.Altis\''

	==Basic settings==		== Basic settings ==
	Once you've finished with the basics - inserting playable units, naming and saving the mission, setting the time of day, etc. - you have to add the core of the Support game type.		Once you've finished with the basics - inserting playable units, naming and saving the mission, setting the time of day, etc. - you have to add the core of the Support game type.
	* Insert the <font color="006600"><b>Support</b></font> module (<i>Modules > Gameplay Modes > Support</i>)		* Insert the <font color="006600"><b>Support</b></font> module (<i>Modules > Gameplay Modes > Support</i>)
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	'''Group Icons:''' All friendly groups have their icon displayed in the 3D world and on the map (<i>the 3D world icons can be toggled on and off by pressing "U"</i>).		'''Group Icons:''' All friendly groups have their icon displayed in the 3D world and on the map (<i>the 3D world icons can be toggled on and off by pressing "U"</i>).

	==Creating sectors==		== Creating sectors ==
	Then you need to define the sectors that can be captured - just like your typical "Sector Control" game type.		Then you need to define the sectors that can be captured - just like your typical "Sector Control" game type.
	* Insert the <font color="006600"><b>Sector module</b></font> (<i>Modules > Multiplayer > Sector</i>) onto the map. You can set its name and adjust other settings		* Insert the <font color="006600"><b>Sector module</b></font> (<i>Modules > Multiplayer > Sector</i>) onto the map. You can set its name and adjust other settings
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	This way you can set as many sectors as you wish.		This way you can set as many sectors as you wish.

	==Setting Bases==		== Setting Bases ==
	Each side needs a base where the players will respawn.		Each side needs a base where the players will respawn.
	* Insert the <font color="006600"><b>Support: Base</b></font> module (<i>Modules > Gameplay Modes > Support: Base</i>) and set its side accordingly. <u>All playable units, and most of the objects in the base, need to be synchronized to this module in order for the system to function correctly</u>.		* Insert the <font color="006600"><b>Support: Base</b></font> module (<i>Modules > Gameplay Modes > Support: Base</i>) and set its side accordingly. <u>All playable units, and most of the objects in the base, need to be synchronized to this module in order for the system to function correctly</u>.
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	==AI Spawnings and Tactics==		== AI Spawnings and Tactics ==
	Now we need to set up the AI, their respawn positions, and insert the module that will control their behavior. Each side will have its own <font color="006600"><b>Spawn AI</b></font> and <font color="006600"><b>Spawn AI: Spawnpoint</b></font> modules, where you need to define the rate and maximum cap of units that can be spawned, and the chance of spawning each unit type (<i>infantry, motorized, mechanized and armored</i>). After you insert the Spawn AI: Sector Tactics module, the AI will start capturing nearby sectors and, if they're infantry, will board your helicopter if you land close enough to them. Delivering units to sectors will decrease the time it takes to capture them.		Now we need to set up the AI, their respawn positions, and insert the module that will control their behavior. Each side will have its own <font color="006600"><b>Spawn AI</b></font> and <font color="006600"><b>Spawn AI: Spawnpoint</b></font> modules, where you need to define the rate and maximum cap of units that can be spawned, and the chance of spawning each unit type (<i>infantry, motorized, mechanized and armored</i>). After you insert the Spawn AI: Sector Tactics module, the AI will start capturing nearby sectors and, if they're infantry, will board your helicopter if you land close enough to them. Delivering units to sectors will decrease the time it takes to capture them.
	* Insert your Spawn AI modules (<i>Modules > Mics > Spawn AI</i>) and set their correct sides, manpower caps and respawn delays.		* Insert your Spawn AI modules (<i>Modules > Mics > Spawn AI</i>) and set their correct sides, manpower caps and respawn delays.

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	==Info==		==Info==
	Most of the work involved in creating your own Support mission consists of simply inserting and synchronizing several modules and game logics in the Editor. We'll take a look at how it's done in this step-by-step guide.		Most of the work involved in creating your own Support mission consists of simply inserting and synchronizing several modules and game logics in the Editor. We'll take a look at how it is done in this step-by-step guide.

	For easier orientation, <font color="006600"><b>Modules</b></font> (<i>F7</i>), <font color="0033FF"><b>Synchronizing</b></font> (<i>F5</i>) <font color="CC0000"><b>Triggers</b></font> (<i>F3</i>) and <font color="993300"><b>Units</b></font> (<i>F1</i>) will be highlighted as such.		For easier orientation, <font color="006600"><b>Modules</b></font> (<i>F7</i>), <font color="0033FF"><b>Synchronizing</b></font> (<i>F5</i>) <font color="CC0000"><b>Triggers</b></font> (<i>F3</i>) and <font color="993300"><b>Units</b></font> (<i>F1</i>) will be highlighted as such.
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	This module serves as a base for unit respawning. You can leave the unit type ratios at 0 (<i>the next module is designed specifically for this</i>). What you need to concern yourself with the most is the manpower cap limit - the modules will spawn units at a given rate at random spawnpoints until this cap is reached. You can also blacklist groups (<i>as defined in the Config Viewer under cfgGroups</i>) you don't want to use (<i>AA, tank platoon etc.</i>).		This module serves as a base for unit respawning. You can leave the unit type ratios at 0 (<i>the next module is designed specifically for this</i>). What you need to concern yourself with the most is the manpower cap limit - the modules will spawn units at a given rate at random spawnpoints until this cap is reached. You can also blacklist groups (<i>as defined in the Config Viewer under cfgGroups</i>) you don't want to use (<i>AA, tank platoon etc.</i>).
	Now it's time to insert modules for group respawns, in which you'll set the weighted ratio of unit types.		Now it is time to insert modules for group respawns, in which you'll set the weighted ratio of unit types.
	* Insert your <font color="006600"><b>Spawn AI: Spawnpoint</b></font> modules (<i>Modules > Mics > Spawn AI: Spawnpoint</i>) wherever you want AI groups to spawn		* Insert your <font color="006600"><b>Spawn AI: Spawnpoint</b></font> modules (<i>Modules > Mics > Spawn AI: Spawnpoint</i>) wherever you want AI groups to spawn
	Set the weighted ratio of each module - infantry, motorized, mechanized or armor - and <font color="0033FF"><b>synchronize</b></font> it with the <font color="006600"><b>Spawn AI</b></font> module. The maximum manpower cap set in the Spawn AI module applies to all synchronized Spawnpoints. This way, you can have several completely different types of unit spawns.		Set the weighted ratio of each module - infantry, motorized, mechanized or armor - and <font color="0033FF"><b>synchronize</b></font> it with the <font color="006600"><b>Spawn AI</b></font> module. The maximum manpower cap set in the Spawn AI module applies to all synchronized Spawnpoints. This way, you can have several completely different types of unit spawns.

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