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== Starting with the game ==
You bought the game, downloaded it, installed it, configured it ''via'' the [[Arma 3 Launcher|launcher]], started it: now what?<br>
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:
* Read the '''[https://arma3.com/assets/pdf/arma3_manual.pdf Game Manual]'''
* Read / configure your keys in the '''Game Options'''
* Read the in-game '''[[:Category:Arma 3: Field Manual|Field Manual]]''' (from Tutorial → Field Manual)
* Watch '''Community Guide''' videos ([https://store.steampowered.com/app/544940/2/14/ Steam] / [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfUcrRpCM_fLrk4KKLkQKrlTBh7txPaO3 YouTube])
* Read [https://ttp3.dslyecxi.com/ dslyecxi's Arma 3 Tactical Guide]


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 '''[https://arma3.com/bootcamp Bootcamp] campaign'''
* Practice weapons and vehicles in the '''[[Arma 3 Arsenal|Virtual Arsenal]]'''

=== 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 ==
{{Informative|Playing in Multiplayer is ''way'' different from Single Player.<br>
An AI can be ''predicted'', its skill ''altered'', its behaviour ''planned'',<br>
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|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 [https://units.arma3.com/ Arma 3 Unit]!


== 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]
** {{Inline code|#looking_for_game}} channel if you are looking for players
** {{Inline code|#looking_for_squad}} channel if you are looking for squads
** {{Inline code|#communities_arma}} channel if you are looking for communities
** {{Inline code|#singleplayer}} channel for… Single Player content advices and discussion
** {{Inline code|#scripting}} channel for help in scripting, as well as [[:Category:Scripting Commands Arma 3|Arma 3 Scripting Commands]]
** {{Inline code|#community_wiki}} channel where discussions about articles on this wiki happen
** And for '''all your other questions''', {{Inline code|#ask_questions_here}} is the channel to be!

=== Common game modes channels ===
* [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]

=== More links ===
* [https://www.reddit.com/r/arma/comments/30cbdb/welcome_to_arma_iii_heres_how_you_can_get_started/ Reddit Arma 3 tips &amp; performance tweaks]


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