Getting Started – Arma 3

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* [https://store.bistudio.com/products/arma3 Bohemia Interactive Store page] – using it will bring a bigger share of the sale to [[Bohemia Interactive]]
* [https://store.bistudio.com/products/arma3 Bohemia Interactive Store page] – using it will bring a bigger share of the sale to [[Bohemia Interactive]]
* [https://store.steampowered.com/app/107410/Arma_3/ Steam page]
* [https://store.steampowered.com/app/107410/Arma_3/ Steam page]
=== Editions ===
{{arma3}} has some Editions and bundles to purchase. Bundles are always rather cheaper than purchase products separately.
* '''Arma 3 Apex Edition''' ([https://store.bistudio.com/products/a3-apex-edition-bundle BI Store]/[https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/10666/Arma_3_Apex_Edition/ Steam]) has the base game, 3 DLCs and the “clown jewel”, [[Arma 3 Apex]]. This is rather cheaper than buying {{arma3}} and Arma 3 Apex separately.
* '''Arma 3 Contact Edition''' ([https://store.bistudio.com/products/a3-contact-edition BI Store]/[https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/11065/Arma_3_Contact_Edition/ Steam]) has the base game and “spin-off” expansion [[Arma 3 Contact]].
* '''Arma 3 Ultimate Edition''' ([https://store.bistudio.com/products/arma3-ultimate BI Store]/[https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/11256/Arma_3_Ultimate_Edition/ Steam]) has the base game and every DLCs and expansions by Bohemia Interactive.


=== Buying DLCs ===
=== Buying DLCs ===
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* For a '''Singleplayer''' experience, the base campaign, [[Arma 3 Laws of War]] and in an other style [[Arma 3 Contact]] singleplayer campaigns are considered among the best singleplayer moments. If you can afford it too, see also the [[Arma 3 Tac-Ops Mission Pack]] for a combat experience from multiple points of view.
* For a '''Singleplayer''' experience, the base campaign, [[Arma 3 Laws of War]] and in an other style [[Arma 3 Contact]] singleplayer campaigns are considered among the best singleplayer moments. If you can afford it too, see also the [[Arma 3 Tac-Ops Mission Pack]] for a combat experience from multiple points of view.
* For a '''Multiplayer''' experience, it is recommended to at least own [[Arma 3 Apex]] to be able to play with its assets and have access to the [[Tanoa]] terrain. The cooperation campaign is good to play through too.
* For a '''Multiplayer''' experience, it is recommended to at least own [[Arma 3 Apex]] to be able to play with its assets and have access to the [[Tanoa]] terrain. The cooperation campaign is good to play through too.
* Every asset such as weapons and vehicles provided by Bohemia Interactive are free to test in [[Arsenal]] (LEARN > VIRTUAL ARSENAL). If you're in doubt the DLC is worth your budget, always possible to try it without spending.
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* For a list of {{arma3}} available DLCs and extensions, see [[{{arma3}}]] and [[:Category:Arma 3 DLCs & Expansions|Arma 3 DLCs & Expansions]]
* For a list of {{arma3}} available DLCs and extensions, see [[{{arma3}}]] and [[:Category:Arma 3 DLCs & Expansions|Arma 3 DLCs & Expansions]]
* For a list of DLC assets restrictions, see [[Arma 3 DLC Restrictions]]}}
* For a list of DLC assets restrictions, see [[Arma 3 DLC Restrictions]]}}


== Starting with the game ==
== Starting with the game ==

Revision as of 09:24, 28 October 2019

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Buying Arma 3

Arma 3 is a Steam platform exclusive game, but it can also be bought on the Bohemia Interactive Store:

Editions

Arma 3 has some Editions and bundles to purchase. Bundles are always rather cheaper than purchase products separately.

  • Arma 3 Apex Edition (BI Store/Steam) has the base game, 3 DLCs and the “clown jewel”, Arma 3 Apex. This is rather cheaper than buying Arma 3 and Arma 3 Apex separately.
  • Arma 3 Contact Edition (BI Store/Steam) has the base game and “spin-off” expansion Arma 3 Contact.
  • Arma 3 Ultimate Edition (BI Store/Steam) has the base game and every DLCs and expansions by Bohemia Interactive.

Buying DLCs

You may wonder if you need to buy DLCs. You do not need anything to enjoy playing Arma 3 (but the base game), but depending on which experience you are after the common recommendations change:

  • For a Singleplayer experience, the base campaign, Arma 3 Laws of War and in an other style Arma 3 Contact singleplayer campaigns are considered among the best singleplayer moments. If you can afford it too, see also the Arma 3 Tac-Ops Mission Pack for a combat experience from multiple points of view.
  • For a Multiplayer experience, it is recommended to at least own Arma 3 Apex to be able to play with its assets and have access to the Tanoa terrain. The cooperation campaign is good to play through too.
  • Every asset such as weapons and vehicles provided by Bohemia Interactive are free to test in Arsenal (LEARN > VIRTUAL ARSENAL). If you're in doubt the DLC is worth your budget, always possible to try it without spending.
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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 access the main menu and select Tutorial, you can find choices such as:


then…


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
  • Play the Bootcamp campaign
  • Practice weapons and vehicles in the Virtual Arsenal

Fighting


Playing in Multiplayer

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Playing in Multiplayer is way different from Single Player; an AI can be predicted, its skill altered, its behaviour planned,
whereas an experienced human being will keep you on your toes and make you change tactics… under the threat of imminent death!
  • If you own Arma 3 Apex, play its Multiplayer campaign "Apex Protocol" with experienced friends
  • Hours of practice will help you:
    • Find the kind of game you like, among the various Multiplayer game types
    • Getting different experiences no training can bring (situational awareness, reflexes, specific cases)
  • If possible, try to play on multiple servers with friends or an Arma 3 Unit!


Finding players, communities and help

Official communication channels

  • Arma 3 Official Forum
  • Arma 3 Official Discord
    • #looking_for_game channel if you are looking for players
    • #looking_for_squad channel if you are looking for squads
    • #communities_arma channel if you are looking for communities
    • #singleplayer channel for… Single Player content advices and discussion
    • #scripting channel for help in scripting, as well as Arma 3 Scripting Commands
    • #community_wiki channel where discussions about articles on this wiki happen
    • And for all your other questions, #ask_questions_here is the channel to be!

Common game modes servers

More links

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