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The idea of this dic is to list frequently-used Arma related terms, and directly related to the game than [[Arma: Dictionary]] that is to mainly cover the lore terms. | The idea of this dic is to list frequently-used Arma related terms, and directly related to the game than [[Arma: Dictionary]] that is to mainly cover the lore terms. Not even sure is worth it to make it into two articles instead of one. | ||
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| A mesh/model file format for Arma games | | A mesh/model file format for Arma games | ||
| Arma Series (Prior to Reforger) | | Arma Series (Prior to Reforger) | ||
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| Scenario | |||
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| A scenario file or a scenario itself. AKA mission. | |||
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| Terrain | |||
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| A terrain is the field you play on. Eg. Altis, Chernarus, Everon. Not to be confused with a scenario. AKA map. | |||
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Revision as of 16:07, 20 April 2023
The idea of this dic is to list frequently-used Arma related terms, and directly related to the game than Arma: Dictionary that is to mainly cover the lore terms. Not even sure is worth it to make it into two articles instead of one.
| Type | Name | Meaning | Description/Notes | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gameplay | Action Menu | The menu accessible with Scroll Wheel | Often called Scroll Wheel Menu | Arma Series (Prior to Reforger) |
| Technical | Mod | Modification | AKA Addon, a set of files that modifies the game | Gaming Industry |
| Technical | Vanilla | Vanilla game | Non-modded game. The term is after the “default” flavor vanilla icecream. | Gaming Industry |
| Technical | Modpack | Mod pack | Repacked Mods into one Mod either with or without permission. This is not a recommended way to manage Mods since it can make bunch of issues e.g Mods version mismatch/outdated/theft. | Gaming Industry |
| Hardware | HOTAS | Hands On Throttle-And-Stick | AKA Joystick. | Gaming Industry |
| Technical | PBO | Poseidon B something O something | A data file format for Arma games | Arma Series (Prior to Reforger) |
| Technical | SQF | Status Quo Function | A script language for Arma games | Arma Series (Prior to Reforger) |
| Technical | SQS | Status Quo Script | A script language for Arma games | Arma Series (Prior to Reforger) |
| Technical | PAA | Poseidon A something A something | A texture file format for Arma games | Arma Series (Prior to Reforger) |
| Technical | P3D | Poseidon 3D? | A mesh/model file format for Arma games | Arma Series (Prior to Reforger) |
| Gameplay | Scenario | A scenario file or a scenario itself. AKA mission. | Arma Series | |
| Gameplay | Terrain | A terrain is the field you play on. Eg. Altis, Chernarus, Everon. Not to be confused with a scenario. AKA map. | Arma Series |