Minipily

Secondary Missions tab not showing up. We did test out the listening post mission today and it stopped working after that. So maybe it is related to that.
 
Listening Post: Great mission, perhaps a little overpowered. Would recommend making the counter attack on it a bit firmer.
 
Raid Depot: Would recommend giving the enemy defence a little bit more guys or some vehicles. Alternatively, make the depot more defensive by changing the depot itself, so it's harder to breach. When we did it, there was only like 2-3 squads of guys and we crushed them.
 
The USMC faction is extremely limited in terms of equipment and vehicles. I may be mistaken but I believe @Johnson did the original faction for Liberation? Not to discredit the person's work who did this one, but I would've thought it'd make more sense to use the factions we had before as they were mostly polished. I may be bias but Johnson makes the factions each a little bit more unique by equipping factions with what they would realistically use, giving each faction something special whilst making sure they are fleshed out and polished. Just my 2 cents though I'm not against someone else working on it, it just needs polishing up as it is currently missing quite a lot of stuff.
 
>inb4 surpressors are missing.
 
Just to throw in, the AI have been working an absolute treat. My compliments to the person that made them so damn nice. I like that the AI are a lot more ambient and actively try to ambush you in friendly lines now. What I would love to see, if it can be done, is implement enemy special forces who spawn in at random enemy objectives near the front line and attempt to move into friendly lines to ambush and maybe place minefields and/or mines on the roads as well as act as manpads to make flying around a little bit more spicy. As the enemy threat level goes up, these special forces could become more dangerous and do different things/tactics. Just my 2 cents once again, though I'm not sure how hard that would be to organise.

Am I really the only person that used this sheet this week haha

Am I really the only person that used this sheet this week haha

Suggestion
 
 

Some of the DLCs now are very cheap, with the larger expansions being the only real ones that carry some weight to their price tags. As I've said before, as a good will gesture (and to get some DLC stuff actually incorporated.), I'd be happy to purchase any packs for those less fortunate to get it themselves. Judging on how the poll goes and what staff wanna try and work with (say for example incorporating Tanoa on a regular basis with Apex) then I may buy a few copies of the expansion for a giveaway. Really depends though on if we'd want to move forward with including the DLC only content more often.
 
Global Mobilization got updated recently and it is incredibly nice. Even though some would be content with just using a modded alternative, you can't do much better than a mod that is on the same quality as vanilla itself. (The interiors to the Cold War tanks do be looking nice tho). GM is an expansion though so it may be a little more pricey, but I'd love to see it get used.

14 people (so far) with GM :))))))))))))

The Cold War is feeling pretty hot rn tbh

Some of the DLCs now are very cheap, with the larger expansions being the only real ones that carry some weight to their price tags. As I've said before, as a good will gesture (and to get some DLC stuff actually incorporated.), I'd be happy to purchase any packs for those less fortunate to get it themselves. Judging on how the poll goes and what staff wanna try and work with (say for example incorporating Tanoa on a regular basis with Apex) then I may buy a few copies of the expansion for a giveaway. Really depends though on if we'd want to move forward with including the DLC only content more often.
 
Global Mobilization got updated recently and it is incredibly nice. Even though some would be content with just using a modded alternative, you can't do much better than a mod that is on the same quality as vanilla itself. (The interiors to the Cold War tanks do be looking nice tho). GM is an expansion though so it may be a little more pricey, but I'd love to see it get used.

This poll runs for 1 week! Please take a few moments to find out what DLC you have and vote here. Pick every option that applies.
 
We have traditionally avoided missions that will require DLC to be purchased. There's been a few things that need DLC, but primarily we've used mods on AWE.
 
Some of the DLC content is very nice, and we want to know how many people have it! This will help mission makers get an idea of whether it's worth making a mission that will use DLC content (mostly thinking maps, but who knows!)
 
Knowledge is power.

1. BoxLoader 
 
2. The mod allows loading appropriate cargo and logistics objects onto vehicles to transport more conveniently and awesomely. It comes with a container / pallet functionality, which allows stacking of smaller items such as ammo and launcher crates onto a pallet, which is loaded as a whole onto the bed of a lorry or a roof rack. Much of it is available for paradrops.
There is also a fortifications module that I have not tested, but promises to meaningfully adapt fortifications like sandbags and H-barriers to cargo and a built-in construction system.
 
3. BoxLoader: https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1199318917
ACE compat: https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1201499127
 
4. Liberation is already playing towards logistics, but it can be a little unsatisfying with only ACE cargo available. Loading up supplies adds a gameplay dimension we don't often explore past bringing a medical crate, which is mostly forgotten about, hidden in a Humvee way back.
The fortifications can feasibly replace or supplement GRAD trenches (depending on their bug status), without being magic. 
 
Outside of Liberation, getting used to it for gamenights enables us to bring logistics into the scope of a mission. Establish a forward observation post. Supply it. Defend it.
 
 

This feature request is primarily for I&A, but can also be implemented on other missions too.
 
In the last few weeks there have been moments where the server was completely or close to being filled up and that's when I had the idea for whitelisted slots for staff members. This way when a staff member wants to zeus or monitor the mission or server, they won't have to fill up a role that otherwise another player can join and leaves more room for players when the player count is building up.

PRE-BRIEFING (2)
With supplies dwindling and the enemy closing in, the OCA prepare conduct a risky and morally questionable plan in order to better their chances of surviving chaos on the island...
 

PRE-BRIEFING
A few days after Federales forces turned hostile towards the OCA, survivors led by Agent Chris and his new right-hand-man Agent Kyle attempt to reorganize and counterattack local combatants in order to acquire breathing room and gain intel on the island's deteriorating situation...
 

Hello all,
 
I figured it was about time to make an official forum post for Operation Chingados (Chapter Three) since we're hoping to launch this Saturday (March 6th). Similarly to Chapter One and Two, this new thread will be used to announce each weekly mission so that players are able to have a grasp of the situation pre-briefing if they so desire.
 
I also wanted to throw in a summary of my recap video (https://youtu.be/ZTyVq7owUsk) for anyone who didn't watch or understand it so that players are all on the same page come launch, although this is by no means a necessity.
 
As always, everyone is welcome and encouraged to join and I'm really looking forward to seeing you all in the field!
- Johnson
 
 
What is Operation Chingados?
Mexican War on Drugs style campaign Interactive story driven missions Semi-hardcore gameplay  
Who are the factions?
[BLUFOR - players] Operation Chingados Agency (OCA) [OPFOR - enemy] The Los Zetas Cartel ("Zetas", "Zs") [INDEP - enemy] Mexican Federal Police ("Federales", "Feds")  
What is the story so far?
Chapter One: OCA arrive on the island / multiple Federales-assisted raids on Los Zetas / possible police corruption Chapter Two: Conflict greatly escalates / OCA start to suffer / both sides take severe losses / OCA second-in-command assassinated by Federales Chapter Three (prelude): Federales and Los Zetas working together / OCA on the defensive / island falling into chaos  
What is the structure/roles?
Four squads + command (Alpha, Bravo, Charlie, Delta + Omega) Two teams per squad (6 men per squad, 3 men per team) Team 1: Squad Leader, Medic, Operator / Team 2: Team Leader, Breacher, Operator  
MOD PRESET:
 
 
Operation ChingadosZEN.html
 

 

AW MVP 2020: @Ryko - for his continued work on I&A4, a fantastic mission and hopefully the perfect future successor to Lib.
AW Most Friendly Admin/Moderator/Spartan 2020: @Xwatt - A pillar of the community and a wonderful example of how to be a professional, fair and friendly staff member.
AW Most Helpful Admin/Moderator/Spartan 2020: @Norris - Always provide wonderful insight on many subjects and have helped a ton.
AW Most Active Staff Member 2020: Hot dang this is a tough deal. I'd vote for @MidnightRunner for his constant work in providing fun and engaging gamenights.
AW Strictest Staff Member 2020: @LH5 - Always on it, that ban report area do be stacked.
AW Best Team Player 2020: @Karate Pyjamas - Brilliant Squad leader | @Johnson - Superb leader
AW Most Helpful Member *Non Staff* 2020: It's a tough deal. A lotta good folk around always willing to help, in all corners of this community. If I could, I'd award this to the community itself.
AW Most Friendly Member 2020: @Jochem - Impossible to argue with and always a friendly face.
AW Tacti-cool member 2020: Any and all players that use full black camouflage. You know who you are.
AW Underrated Member 2020: @Sack - A great player and leader, often overshadowed by others.
AW Most Incoherent Member 2020: @Walk'N - Thickest French Accent you've ever heard leaves for some troubling communication issues in combat, and it makes it all the more better.
AW DAAASSS BOOOOT 2020: @Jürgen Prochnow for his stellar performance in Das Boot. No seriously, what is this reward?
AW Best Pilot 2020: Any pilot that gets from point A to point B without feeling the need to express how good a pilot they are.
AW Worst Pilot 2020: Any pilot that flies at tree top level constantly and deafens the entire squad.
AW Best Voice 2020: @Jochem - It's like nectar in the ears.
AW Funniest Person on Team Speak 2020: @Johnson - Always great banter.
AW Worst Joke 2020: Anything involving "Alpha" and "Do this task effectively and with as little collateral as possible."
AW Best Moment 2020 (can be in-game, on Team Speak or Forum): I couldn't possibly give this title to one event.
AW Best Forum Post (please put URL in): There was tears of both sadness and joy as we hear of the departure of Xwatt from staff. It's upsetting to see such a good staff member leave the job but exciting to see that AhoyWorld is still very much alive with much progress to be showcased.
AW Dankest Meme Post In Discord 2020: I couldn't possibly choose the dankest meme in what is essentially an opium field of chat, debate and memes.
AW Best Driver 2020: @Minipily - I've certainly done enough of it and I'm sure people appreciate the adventures of Mini Mac-craycray as I pull some sick stunts.
AW Worst Driver 2020: @Xwatt - I don't know what this is about but I want in on the bandwagon.
AW Best Fail 2020: Any and all that involve a situation of the server going upside down due to someones imcompetence or an accident of epic proportions.
AW Best Ban of 2020: @MoonFire - Oh a ban of epic proportions indeed.
AW Team Speak Channel 2020: AFK and AFK-ish.
AW Best Screen Shot 2020: A great screenshot to close off the fun World War II gamenight campaign series.
AW Best/Worst Call-out 2020: Best callouts: The natural incoportation of good comms into AWE over the recent years. Worst Callouts: Anyone that spends longer than they need to on the radio.
AW Candidate for the Hague 2020: @Sho_Iwaizumi for his blatant German warcrimes on AWE.
AW Role Model 2020: @Johnson for being a good rolemodel in providing good insight and handling arguments professionally.

First of all: NO ONE is required to read any of this. You can perfectly fine join the missions without ever opening this whole sub-forum!🙂👍
 
Now that this is out of the way: Though, if you are interested in the lore of the campaign or if you are planning on SLing in the missions and want to give yourself an edge by knowing things like:
Lore information📖 Information about the enemy (equipment, capabilities, how will he react to what, etc.)🔫 Standard procedures (e.g. ROE, Actions on Halts, Lost Marine Plan, etc.)📑 The Comms Plan, etc.📻 Maps of the country🗺️ etc.🧐👾🤠👻🐢 (you can also open this on your PC at work and it will look like you're reading something very important while you can actually just have a break😴👨‍💻) (It also looks nice🤩) Then the documents in here will be worth to read for you, as they contain all of the above and more!🔖
(I switched to uploading PDFs now because 1.) the pre-typing and formatting it in Word and then copy&pasting it into the forums was more than clunky already and 2.) I switched everything from Word to Latex anyways because Word is just...Word... Meaning I cannot really copy&paste anymore as that is not working in a good looking way from PDFs which are directly generated by Latex.)
 
 
Now to start things off, I give you the Base Order:
Base_Order_Unrelenting_Resolve.pdf
 
The Base Order features everything in detail and will, as the name suggests, be the Base to reference for the Orders of the individual missions.
Because whenever a new mission is annouced I will be posting a complemantary Fragmentary Order that will be based on, guess what, this Base Order.🙌 These Frag-Os will display all the changes from the Base Order (and therefore will be a lot shorter as the standard procedures, etc. rarely change) and already contain a full plan for the mission. So it is certainly worth a read if you want to know what we'll be up against and which squad will do what, etc.😉 Also, you will be perfectly capable of understanding the plan, etc. for a respective mission by only reading the Frag-O and never having read the Base Order...you'll just not know the unchanged standard procedures, etc. but for that you can perfectly fine just rely on your superior telling you what do to🤷‍♂️
 
 
And as the first mission is starting soon (16.01.2021) already, here you also have the Frag-O (already featuring a plan, etc. as promised😌) for it:
FRAG-O_16012021.pdf
 
 
Also here you can always find the current modset for the current MSO:
 
 
See you out in the field!💪

Mission Name:
Operation Kaamos
 
Server Details: 
IP: 116.202.224.207
Port: 2402
 
Mods Required:
 
neptuneV2.html
 
TS address: ts.ahoyworld.net
TEAMSPEAK MISSION BRIEFING FOR ALL PLAYERS WILL BEGIN AT 19:00 UTC
Expected Mission Length: 120+ minutes (may go over or under expected mission length)
 
Player Slots: 
21 Police and EMS slots including police command.
[REDACTED]
 
Total slots: 27
 
Situation
The police force has just had its shift change on the island of Suursaari. The island is currently hosting a festival to the south. Take missions as they come trickling in.
There is also[REDACTED]
 
 
Assets:
Various police vehicles.
 
 
 
Friendly Forces:
 
 
Enemy Forces:
None
 
Neutral Forces:
None
 
 
 
Mission
At police commands discretion as the situation develops.
 
 
Execution
Objectives:
 
 
 
Movement Plan:
At Commanders discretion
 
Rules of Engagement:
Only fire if fired upon. Use lethal force only if required.
 
 
 
Admin & Logistics
 
Equipment & Resupply:
 
 
Reinforcements:
None in the start, limited after progression of mission.
 
 
 
Command & Control
 
Command:
Overall command lays with codename "Overlord" who will set objectives and ROE.
Operational control on the ground lies with the police commander.
 
Communication:
 
 

CHADS:

Thanks for the award. My moustache feels humbled.
 
Plus I really am the best driver, look here at my skills:
 
 

Thanks for the award. My moustache feels humbled.
 
Plus I really am the best driver, look here at my skills:
 
 

Thanks for the award. My moustache feels humbled.
 
Plus I really am the best driver, look here at my skills:
 
 

Thanks for the award. My moustache feels humbled.
 
Plus I really am the best driver, look here at my skills:
 
 

Congratulations to the members below, you earned it!
 
AW MVP 2020: @Stanhope
 
AW Most Friendly Admin/Moderator/Spartan 2020: @Lindi
 
AW Most Helpful Admin/Moderator/Spartan 2020: @Stanhope
 
AW Most Active Staff Member 2020: @MidnightRunner
 
AW Strictest Staff Member 2020: @LH5
 
AW Best Team Player 2020: @Bomer
 
AW Most Helpful Member *Non Staff* 2020: @Gambit
 
AW Most Friendly Member 2020: @Art3misZA
 
AW Tacti-cool member 2020: @Minipily's moustache
 
AW Underrated Member 2020: @RiverWolf
 
AW Most Incoherent Member 2020: @RiverWolf
 
AW DAAASSS BOOOOT (formerly Drunkest member) 2020: @RiverWolf
 
AW Best Pilot 2020: @Gambit
 
AW Worst Pilot 2020: @Toasted_Bread_Slice
 
AW Best Voice 2020: @Murph He's Batman
 
AW Funniest Person on Team Speak 2020: @WinterMute
 
AW Worst Joke 2020: @LH5 the shear amount of "Hi back" among other jokes was...well you earned it!  
 
AW Best Moment 2020 (can be in-game, on Team Speak or Forum): @MidnightRunner rendition of "Sick note" 
 
AW Best Forum Post (please put URL in): 
 
 
AW Dankest Meme Post In Discord 2020: N/A
 
AW Best Driver 2020: @Minipily
 
AW Worst Driver 2020: @Xwatt 
 
AW Best Fail 2020: @Jochem, there were many different situations you were in to get you this. ACRE was second
 
AW Best Ban of 2020: 
 
 
AW Team Speak Channel 2020: Setup room
 
AW Best Screen Shot 2020: 
 
 
AW Best/Worst Call-out 2020: @Stryker990, many different situations here.
 
AW Candidate for the Hague 2020: @Sho_Iwaizumi
 
AW Role Model 2020: @MidnightRunner
 
 
Thank you all for participating. Next year we will have a new format for you to fill so it should be easier. Once again congratulations to the winners and we will see you next year.

AW MVP 2020: @Stanhope (For his "big brain" technical contribution behind the scenes, seriously, this guy needs paid)
AW Most Friendly Admin/Moderator/Spartan 2020: @Norris (The friendliest Canadian abooot)
AW Most Helpful Admin/Moderator/Spartan 2020: @MidnightRunner (Oh merciful overlord)
AW Most Active Staff Member 2020: @LH5 (AW's very own big brother - forever watching chatlogs)
AW Strictest Staff Member 2020: @Admiralbumfluff (For fighting the ever-lasting battle against EU1 trolls)
AW Best Team Player 2020: @Johnson (Squad leading ability second-to-none, absolute meme lord behind the scenes... love it)
AW Most Helpful Member *Non Staff* 2020: @SiegeSix (For helping break-in the newbloods during the early days)
AW Most Friendly Member 2020: @Sack (, Sergeant.)
AW Tacti-cool member 2020: @Minipily (Drip on point, Steve would be proud.)
AW Underrated Member 2020: @FrOzT (Friendly Nord chap, always appreciated being able to watch stream highlights from your POV, that goes for @Walk'N too!)
AW Most Incoherent Member 2020: @Walk'N  (Absolutely stellar French fella, listening to his callouts always make me chuckle)
AW DAAASSS BOOOOT 2020: N/A
AW Best Pilot 2020: @Gambit (Up there alongside the best pilots I know, zero-tolerance for smart-assery)
AW Worst Pilot 2020: @Xwatt (Best you stay boots on the ground 'ol friend)
AW Best Voice 2020: @Jochem (Confident leader, crystal clear commands, voice of an angel)
AW Funniest Person on Team Speak 2020: @SkullCollector (Fastest one-liners in the west)
AW Worst Joke 2020: (Truly ban worthy)
AW Best Moment 2020 (can be in-game, on Team Speak or Forum): (I still hear that guitar playing whenever I close my eyes... never again.)
AW Best Forum Post (please put URL in): (Glad to see the community expand its reach to new platforms, hopefully we can see more of this in the future)
AW Dankest Meme Post In Discord 2020: (I honestly couldn't pick one, the meme channel just keeps producing the goods)
AW Best Driver 2020:  @WinterMute (You can always count on 'ol willy to safely get you to your destination!)
AW Worst Driver 2020:  @Jenkins (I know @Xwatt tends to get a lot of flak for his driving abilities, but I'd seriously consider myself a strong contender this time around)
AW Best Fail 2020: @kennychr (Bet you thought you had escaped this one huh, but honestly though, I DESERVE IT.)
AW Best Ban of 2020: @MoonFire
AW Team Speak Channel 2020:  SETUP ROOM - AWE  (A true emotional rollercoaster and home to the best memes outside Discord)
AW Best Screen Shot 2020: (Credit to @Johnson and @Karate Pyjamas - Liberation in a nutshell)
AW Best/Worst Call-out 2020:  -REDACTED- / Helmet Cam of Cpl. Xwatt - Alpha Squad / Operation CHADS / Hellanmaa Province West / -REDACTED-
AW Candidate for the Hague 2020: @Sho_Iwaizumi (Every commanders headache, but always in good humour. Pizza connoisseur.)
AW Role Model 2020: @Whigital (Top quality player, rarely ventures outside EU1 but is very friendly and helpful with guiding new players, keep it up dude!)

Giggity

Welcome, feel free to take a look around.
 
I think you'll find things a little more tame on EU1, there's a good group of people to play with there. More of a controlled chaos than just pure anachy.
 
If you like modded ArmA with an emphasis on teamwork and communication, feel free to look into AWE or MSO. Both offer those kind of services.