Capture & Hold Setup – Arma Reforger

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Setting up a new '''Capture & Hold''' scenario based is easy, thanks to the Prefab system and already existing '''base world''' available as part of the Capture & Hold mod.
Setting up a new '''Capture & Hold''' scenario based is easy, thanks to the Prefab system and already existing '''base world''' available as part of the Capture & Hold mod.


== Prerequisites ==
== Prerequisites ==
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* Add ''addon.gproj'' from the {{hl|%userprofile%\Documents\My Games\ArmaReforger\addons\CaptureAMPHold_591AF5BDA9F7CE8B}} directory
* Add ''addon.gproj'' from the {{hl|%userprofile%\Documents\My Games\ArmaReforger\addons\CaptureAMPHold_591AF5BDA9F7CE8B}} directory
* If everything was done correctly your Enfusion Workbench Launcher should now contain the mod and look like this: [[File:Enfusion Workbench Launcher with Capture & Hold.png|none|thumb|306x306px]]
* If everything was done correctly your Enfusion Workbench Launcher should now contain the mod and look like this: [[File:Enfusion Workbench Launcher with Capture & Hold.png|none|thumb|306x306px]]


== Creation Steps ==
== Creation Steps ==
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File:armareforger-cah 04 saveas.jpg|'''4.''' In the '''File''' context menu select the '''Save World As''' option and pick the scenario's save destination.
File:armareforger-cah 04 saveas.jpg|'''4.''' In the '''File''' context menu select the '''Save World As''' option and pick the scenario's save destination.
File:armareforger-cah 05 save dir.jpg|'''4bis.''' In our case, we select the root directory. '''TODO Add info that need to create folder Worlds and save file .ent in that folder'''
File:armareforger-cah 05 save dir.jpg|'''4bis.''' In our case, we select the root directory. '''TODO Add info that need to create folder Worlds and save file .ent in that folder'''
File:armareforger-cah 06 location.jpg|'''5.''' Find a suitable scenario location. In our example, we chose St Philippe.  
File:armareforger-cah 06 location.jpg|'''5.''' Find a suitable scenario location. In our example, we chose St Philippe.
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=== Scenario Setup ===
=== Scenario Setup ===
Drag and drop the following elements from the Resource Browser into the world:<gallery widths="600" heights="400" perrow="1">
Drag and drop the following elements from the Resource Browser into the world:<gallery widths="600" heights="400" perrow="1">
File:armareforger-cah 07 gamemode.jpg|'''1.''' From {{hl|CaptureAndHold/Prefabs/MP/Modes/CaptureAndHold}} drag {{hl|GameMode_CaptureAndHold.et}}
File:armareforger-cah 07 gamemode.jpg|'''1.''' From {{hl|CaptureAndHold/Prefabs/MP/Modes/CaptureAndHold}} drag {{hl|GameMode_CaptureAndHold.et}}
File:armareforger-cah 08 managers.jpg|'''2.''' From {{hl|ArmaReforger/Prefabs/MP/Managers/Factions}} drag the {{hl|FactionManager_USxUSSR.et}} and from {{hl|ArmaReforger/Prefabs/MP/Managers/Loadouts}} drag the {{hl|LoadoutManager_USxUSSR.et}}
File:armareforger-cah 08 managers.jpg|'''2.''' From {{hl|ArmaReforger/Prefabs/MP/Managers/Factions}} drag the {{hl|FactionManager_USxUSSR.et}} and from {{hl|ArmaReforger/Prefabs/MP/Managers/Loadouts}} drag the {{hl|LoadoutManager_USxUSSR.et}}
File:armareforger-cah 09 area.jpg|'''3.''' From {{hl|CaptureAndHold/Prefabs/MP/Modes/CaptureAndHold/Areas}} drag {{hl|CaptureAndHoldArea_Major.et}}
File:armareforger-cah 09 area.jpg|'''3.''' From {{hl|CaptureAndHold/Prefabs/MP/Modes/CaptureAndHold/Areas}} drag {{hl|CaptureAndHoldArea_Major.et}}
File:armareforger-cah 10 area setup.jpg|'''4.''' While the '''SCR_CaptureAndHoldArea''' entity is still selected, adjust the shape as desired.
File:armareforger-cah 10 area setup.jpg|'''4.''' While the '''SCR_CaptureAndHoldArea''' entity is still selected, adjust the shape as desired.
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'''Note:''' The GarbageManager is not necessary anymore.  
'''Note:''' The GarbageManager is not necessary anymore.


Now '''save''' the scenario and proceed.
Now '''save''' the scenario and proceed.
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Once done, save your changes once more and close the World Editor.
Once done, save your changes once more and close the World Editor.


{{Feature|informative|It is highly recommended to use BohemiaInteractive-prepared scenarios for inspiration and usage examples of individual features and components available in {{armaR}} and the '''Capture & Hold''' mod.}}
{{Feature|informative|It is highly recommended to use {{Name|bi}}-prepared scenarios for inspiration and usage examples of individual features and components available in {{armaR}} and the '''Capture & Hold''' mod.}}


=== Scenario Header ===
=== Scenario Header ===
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Last, but not least is to '''publish''' the mod in the Bohemia Interactive Workshop for other people to see and play!
Last, but not least is to '''publish''' the mod in the Bohemia Interactive Workshop for other people to see and play!


Important: Until your master peace has not been tested, you should use Visibility: "Private" (only for you) or "Test" (Test mod category that can be enabled in the Workbench filter).  
Important: Until your master peace has not been tested, you should use Visibility: "Private" (only for you) or "Test" (Test mod category that can be enabled in the Workbench filter).


{{Feature|informative|See [[Arma_Reforger:Mod_Publishing_Process]].}}
{{Feature|informative|See {{Link|Arma Reforger:Mod Publishing Process}}.}}


===Additional Information about settings===
=== Additional Settings Information ===


This is added as additional information so that you get up and running with a simple version first and then start worrying about the details.
This is added as additional information so that you get up and running with a simple version first and then start worrying about the details.


====Score Ending====
==== Score Ending ====
*Hierarchy Window: Select the object "GameMode_CaptureAndHold"
* Hierarchy Window: Select the object "GameMode_CaptureAndHold"
* Object Properties: Select "SCR_ScoringSystemComponent"
* Object Properties: Select "SCR_ScoringSystemComponent"
*In the settings for "Scoring:Actions" change the Score Limit[[File:CAH Score.png|none|thumb|Set the score to end the CAH game.]]
* In the settings for "Scoring:Actions" change the Score Limit [[File:CAH Score.png|none|thumb|Set the score to end the CAH game.]]


====Time Ending====
==== Time Ending ====
*Hierarchy Window: Select the object "GameMode_CaptureAndHold"
* Hierarchy Window: Select the object "GameMode_CaptureAndHold"
*Object Properties: Select "SCR_CaptureAndHoldManager"
* Object Properties: Select "SCR_CaptureAndHoldManager"
*In the settings for "End Game Duration" change the value which is given in seconds
* In the settings for "End Game Duration" change the value which is given in seconds


[[File:CAH Duration.png|none|thumb]]
[[File:CAH Duration.png|none|thumb]]


====Scoring: Multipliers====
==== Scoring: Multipliers ====
You can adjust several actions so that they will have a bigger impact on the game / scoring.
You can adjust several actions so that they will have a bigger impact on the game / scoring.
[[File:CAH Score Multipliers.png|none|thumb]]
[[File:CAH Score Multipliers.png|none|thumb]]


====Kill Feed====
==== Kill Feed ====
It can be thrilling to leave the default values for this but for some communities the fun starts when they get more details in the "Kill Feed".
It can be thrilling to leave the default values for this but for some communities the fun starts when they get more details in the "Kill Feed".


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[[File:CAH Kill Feed.png|none|thumb]]
[[File:CAH Kill Feed.png|none|thumb]]


====Activate Unconsciousness====
==== Activate Unconsciousness ====
If you want to use it, you must activate it in the GameMode_CaptureAndHold. By default it is deactivated:
If you want to use it, you must activate it in the GameMode_CaptureAndHold. By default it is deactivated:
[[File:capture-and-hold unconsciousness.png|none|thumb]]
[[File:capture-and-hold unconsciousness.png|none|thumb]]
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# Select "Override" in the right mouse button menu for GarbageSystem.conf
# Select "Override" in the right mouse button menu for GarbageSystem.conf


This will create a copy of the locked file into your scenario folder so that you are able to edit it.  
This will create a copy of the locked file into your scenario folder so that you are able to edit it.


The system will automatically open the new folder:
The system will automatically open the new folder:
[[File:reforger-garbage-config-2.png|none|thumb|503x503px]]
[[File:reforger-garbage-config-2.png|none|thumb|503x503px]]
Open the file and edit it.  
Open the file and edit it.


'''Important:''' Only the classes which are defined, will be deleted.
{{Feature|important|Only the classes which are defined will be deleted.}}


This example shows how dead bodies are deleted after 180 seconds when player are further away than 3 meters.
This example shows how dead bodies are deleted after 180 seconds when player are further away than 3 meters.
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# Add a new class filter
# Add a new class filter
# Select "only destroyed"
# Select "only destroyed"
# Define Lifetime and the distance a living player has to have when the class is deleted.  
# Define Lifetime and the distance a living player has to have when the class is deleted.


==== Can't initialize the game (World Editor won't start)====
==== Can't initialize the game (World Editor won't start) ====
"World Editor and some other game depended features will not be available. But rest of workbench will be functional."
"World Editor and some other game depended features will not be available. But rest of workbench will be functional."
[[File:world-editor-does-not-start.jpg|none|thumb|485x485px]]
[[File:world-editor-does-not-start.jpg|none|thumb|485x485px]]
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'''Solution:''' Delete the official CAH from "... \My Games\ArmaReforger\addons". If the error remains, delete all addons.
'''Solution:''' Delete the official CAH from "... \My Games\ArmaReforger\addons". If the error remains, delete all addons.


====Opening an existing project but world file is not shown====
==== Opening an existing project but world file is not shown ====
You want to continue working on a project, opened it but cannot find your world file?
You want to continue working on a project, opened it but cannot find your world file?


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* Open your scenario.
* Open your scenario.
* Accept this message with "Yes".[[File:cah-repair-message2023-12-26 15 07 30-Window.png|none|thumb]]Place a new CaptureAndHold area as described above since it was removed while validating. Don't worry about the GarbageCollector. Its gone for good.  
* Accept this message with "Yes".[[File:cah-repair-message2023-12-26 15 07 30-Window.png|none|thumb]]Place a new CaptureAndHold area as described above since it was removed while validating. Do not worry about the Garbage Collector: It is gone for good.
 
 
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Latest revision as of 23:27, 29 September 2024

Setting up a new Capture & Hold scenario based is easy, thanks to the Prefab system and already existing base world available as part of the Capture & Hold mod.


Prerequisites

Before you start Arma Reforger Tools, you need to get the "Capture & Hold" Mod subscription:

  • Start Arma Reforger.
  • Enter the workshop.
  • Subscribe to the official mod "Capture & Hold" by Bohemia Interactive:
    Screenshot of the official mod Capture & Hold.png
  • Close Arma Reforger when the download is finished.
  • Open Arma Reforger Tools.
  • Click on "Add Existing" to add the mod that you just downloaded.
  • Add addon.gproj from the %userprofile%\Documents\My Games\ArmaReforger\addons\CaptureAMPHold_591AF5BDA9F7CE8B directory
  • If everything was done correctly your Enfusion Workbench Launcher should now contain the mod and look like this:
    Enfusion Workbench Launcher with Capture & Hold.png


Creation Steps

  • Open Arma Reforger Tools. If this is not visible in your Steam Library, activate "tools" in the filter.
  • Click on "Create New"
  • Give a good Project Name like "CAH The Cowshed by xyz" so that people can search for it and also directly understand what this is about.
  • Important: Don't forget to activate the "CaptureAndHold" in Dependencies.
    Create CAH in Enfusion Workbench.png

Initial Setup

Start by opening the mod in Workbench and launch the World Editor from either the Quick Launch screen or Editors context menu.

Scenario Setup

Drag and drop the following elements from the Resource Browser into the world:

Note: The GarbageManager is not necessary anymore.

Now save the scenario and proceed.

System Test

Once done, save your changes once more and close the World Editor.

It is highly recommended to use Bohemia Interactive-prepared scenarios for inspiration and usage examples of individual features and components available in Arma Reforger and the Capture & Hold mod.

Scenario Header

To launch the scenario in-game a Scenario header (named MissionHeader) config must be created.

Exit the World Editor and return to the Resource Browser.

In the Resource Browser find your mod root directory and create a "Missions" directory inside.

Open the newly created Mission Header config.

In the World field, navigate to and select the world file. In our example it is the MyScenario.ent in the mod's root directory.

In-Game Test

Launching Arma Reforger with this newly created mod enabled should allow you to see the and launch the scenario directly:

Publish it to the Workshop

Now that the scenario can be launched from the game, only a few things remain. Testing the scenario in multiplayer is important, making sure that there are enough spawn points and other gameplay details.

For detailed information look at Multiplayer Scripting.

Last, but not least is to publish the mod in the Bohemia Interactive Workshop for other people to see and play!

Important: Until your master peace has not been tested, you should use Visibility: "Private" (only for you) or "Test" (Test mod category that can be enabled in the Workbench filter).

Additional Settings Information

This is added as additional information so that you get up and running with a simple version first and then start worrying about the details.

Score Ending

  • Hierarchy Window: Select the object "GameMode_CaptureAndHold"
  • Object Properties: Select "SCR_ScoringSystemComponent"
  • In the settings for "Scoring:Actions" change the Score Limit
    Set the score to end the CAH game.

Time Ending

  • Hierarchy Window: Select the object "GameMode_CaptureAndHold"
  • Object Properties: Select "SCR_CaptureAndHoldManager"
  • In the settings for "End Game Duration" change the value which is given in seconds
CAH Duration.png

Scoring: Multipliers

You can adjust several actions so that they will have a bigger impact on the game / scoring.

CAH Score Multipliers.png

Kill Feed

It can be thrilling to leave the default values for this but for some communities the fun starts when they get more details in the "Kill Feed".

With this setting there will be no secrets about who was eliminated by whom.

CAH Kill Feed.png

Activate Unconsciousness

If you want to use it, you must activate it in the GameMode_CaptureAndHold. By default it is deactivated:

capture-and-hold unconsciousness.png

GarbageManager - Delete bodies from map

2024-03 This got disabled for now and is not available - might come back so this documentation stays. If you are annoyed of too many bodies in your CAH areas, you need to make these adjustments:

ReforgerGarbageConfigCAH.png
  1. Select your instance of CAH GameMode
  2. Select SCR_BaseGameMode
  3. Scroll down and select "Garbage System Config" and click on the search icon
  4. Select "Override" in the right mouse button menu for GarbageSystem.conf

This will create a copy of the locked file into your scenario folder so that you are able to edit it.

The system will automatically open the new folder:

reforger-garbage-config-2.png

Open the file and edit it.

Only the classes which are defined will be deleted.

This example shows how dead bodies are deleted after 180 seconds when player are further away than 3 meters.

reforger-garbage-config-3.png
  1. Add a new class filter
  2. Select "only destroyed"
  3. Define Lifetime and the distance a living player has to have when the class is deleted.

Can't initialize the game (World Editor won't start)

"World Editor and some other game depended features will not be available. But rest of workbench will be functional."

world-editor-does-not-start.jpg


Solution: Delete the official CAH from "... \My Games\ArmaReforger\addons". If the error remains, delete all addons.

Opening an existing project but world file is not shown

You want to continue working on a project, opened it but cannot find your world file?

Solution: Is the official CAH from Bohemia in your overview of projects? Probably not. Add it again like described at the beginning of this page.

Editor crashes when using the garbage collector

Solution: Don't use it. A developer stated said that it is not needed anymore.

Repair your C&H scenario after version 1 of Arma Reforger

Sadly, with version 1 of Arma Reforger all Capture And Hold Scenarios have to be repaired and re-published.

  • Open your scenario.
  • Accept this message with "Yes".
    cah-repair-message2023-12-26 15 07 30-Window.png
    Place a new CaptureAndHold area as described above since it was removed while validating. Do not worry about the Garbage Collector: It is gone for good.