POLPOX/Sandbox2 – User

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 This is not a recommended way to manage Mods since it can make bunch of issues e.g Mods version mismatch/outdated/theft.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