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{{Hatnote|''Future [[Arma 3 Getting Started]] page''}} | |||
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== Launcher == | |||
''See [[Arma 3 Launcher]]'' | |||
== Starting with the game == | |||
You bought the game, downloaded it, installed it, configured it ''via'' the launcher, started it: now what?<br> | |||
If you are not familiar with the Arma series, a usual recommendation is to | |||
* Read / configure your keys in the options | |||
* Read [https://ttp3.dslyecxi.com/ dslyecxi's Arma 3 Tactical Guide] | |||
* Read the in-game [[:Category:Arma 3: Field Manual|Field Manual]] | |||
* Watch Community Guide videos ([https://store.steampowered.com/app/544940/2/14/ Steam] / [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfUcrRpCM_fLrk4KKLkQKrlTBh7txPaO3 Youtube]) | |||
* [[#In-Game training|Practice]] and [[#Fighting|play]] in Single Player | |||
* [[#Playing in Multiplayer|Play]] in Multiplayer | |||
== Playing in Single Player == | |||
=== In-game training === | |||
* Play the VR training missions to understand the principles | |||
* Play the showcases to apply these principles in real action | |||
=== Fighting === | |||
* Play the Single Player campaign "The East Wind" to learn to work in a team | |||
* Play the other Single Player content, according to your [[Category:Arma 3 DLCs & Expansions|DLC]] list: | |||
** [[Arma 3 Tac-Ops Mission Pack]] | |||
** [[Arma 3 Laws of War]]'s campaign | |||
== Playing in Multiplayer == | |||
Playing in Multiplayer is way different from Single Player. | |||
An AI can be predicted, its skill altered, its behaviour planned, whereas an experimented human being makes you wary of each and every of its moves. | |||
* If you own [[Arma 3 Apex]], play its Multiplayer campaign "Apex Protocol" with experienced friends | |||
* Hours of game bring experience no training can bring (situational awareness, reflexes) | |||
* Find the kind of game you want (See available [[Multiplayer Game Types]]) | |||
* If possible, try to play on various servers with friends or an [https://units.arma3.com/ Arma 3 Unit] to enhance your game experience | |||
== Finding players, communities and help == | |||
=== Official communication channels === | |||
* [https://forums.bohemia.net/forums/forum/107-arma-3-main/ Arma 3 Official Forum] | |||
* [https://discord.gg/arma Arma 3 Official Discord] | |||
=== Common game modes === | |||
* [https://discord.gg/FMkqWpF Exile Discord] | |||
* [https://discord.gg/UyhtEBh Epoch Discord] | |||
* [https://discordapp.com/invite/ajGUDSH Arma RPG Life] | |||
* [https://discord.gg/bQ3XYMB King Of The Hill + Wasteland] | |||
[[Category:Arma 3]] | |||
[[Category:Hints & Tips]] | |||
[[Category:Sandbox]] | [[Category:Sandbox]] |
Revision as of 19:12, 1 January 2019
ⓘ 'Future Arma 3 Getting Started page'
Launcher
See Arma 3 Launcher
Starting with the game
You bought the game, downloaded it, installed it, configured it via the launcher, started it: now what?
If you are not familiar with the Arma series, a usual recommendation is to
- Read / configure your keys in the options
- Read dslyecxi's Arma 3 Tactical Guide
- Read the in-game Field Manual
- Watch Community Guide videos (Steam / Youtube)
- Practice and play in Single Player
- Play in Multiplayer
Playing in Single Player
In-game training
- Play the VR training missions to understand the principles
- Play the showcases to apply these principles in real action
Fighting
- Play the Single Player campaign "The East Wind" to learn to work in a team
- Play the other Single Player content, according to your list:
- Arma 3 Tac-Ops Mission Pack
- Arma 3 Laws of War's campaign
Playing in Multiplayer
Playing in Multiplayer is way different from Single Player. An AI can be predicted, its skill altered, its behaviour planned, whereas an experimented human being makes you wary of each and every of its moves.
- If you own Arma 3 Apex, play its Multiplayer campaign "Apex Protocol" with experienced friends
- Hours of game bring experience no training can bring (situational awareness, reflexes)
- Find the kind of game you want (See available Multiplayer Game Types)
- If possible, try to play on various servers with friends or an Arma 3 Unit to enhance your game experience