Johnson

@Noah_Hero @Adshield @Minipily @Johnson @Jochem @kennychr
 
Just random clips which I caught from the MSO.
 
 

Updated topic with steam collection link and scheduled start time.

Think Kenny is working on MSO again now, so this shouldn't be an issue. I wouldn't expect I&4 to launch without Ryko anyway, so as long as the port issues are fixed before then it's no time wasted.

General Info
 
This mission is a multi session operation or MSO for short.
If you played MSO in A2 you will know what the general idea is, if not: MSO is a mission that is designed to take multiple sessions to complete.
How multiple session is handled is that after each event I hold, the server\mission state gets saved to a database.
Loadouts etc. per class are set in stone and kept realistic within what the game can do and what is not a impractical in terms of gameplay.
 
Mission
 
The new mission is set in Afghanistan and we are playing as recon marines, it is a COIN operation(Counter Insurgency Operation) which the ALiVE mod is going to handle most of the AI and actions where as I will throw in some RP\Small missions when I feel like it would benefit the game.
I am still toying with the idea of if its going to be like past events where the server is left up untill the campaign is finished, or if its going to be a weekend based event untill the campaign is completed. 
 
A more thorough briefing etc. is gonna be penned up when i finish of the mission in the next week so when we are ready to kick things off you will have a better understanding of what the campaign is about.
 
Modset
 
Updated steam workshop collection : HERE
 
We are going live 27.07.2019 @ 1700 UTC

Hi guys,
 
A while ago we tried to have content creators from the community feed us videos from our servers to be uploaded to our youtube channels. This came across some issues and ultimately we decided to put the program on hold until we were comfortable with another way of running things.  
 
I am glad to announce that today is the day! using one of the servers and a program called resilio we think that we have come up with a strategy that will work and should offer a more consistent experiance for all.
 
If you would like to apply to submit content for us to use please contact me via pm on either the forum or discord.

Glad to see the support for bringing back Tanoa.

I am literally dumb, I voted the wrong option😂🤦‍♂️
Anyway to change my vote from the 'no' to 'yes, I want Tanoa'?😂😂

Off course, Tanoa is a good map for close range weapon. In altis player just take vehicle, AT, and shot their 64567634 missile on zone before its end, and start again....
 
So yep, Tanoa is required ! (underwater mission comeback too :P )

iirc last Tanoa poll was like 40 to 1 and it still wasnt included. Hope this one turns out different.

EDIT: btw its been brought up by Mouldy that the poll I'm refering to was not official. Plus different staff team then, different decisions.

iirc last Tanoa poll was like 40 to 1 and it still wasnt included. Hope this one turns out different.

EDIT: btw its been brought up by Mouldy that the poll I'm refering to was not official. Plus different staff team then, different decisions.

iirc last Tanoa poll was like 40 to 1 and it still wasnt included. Hope this one turns out different.

EDIT: btw its been brought up by Mouldy that the poll I'm refering to was not official. Plus different staff team then, different decisions.

We would like to hear your thoughts and opinions on including the Tanoa map in AWE's map pool.
 
Tanoa is an amazing terrain and we feel that it would be a valuable addition to AWE's map lineup, but we also understand that it will reduce the accessibility of the server to anyone that doesn't have Apex.  However, Apex DLC has been out for 3 years at this point, and has been on sale/bundled together with the base game for a good while.
 
We have chosen to ask you, the community, to help us decide, because in the end you're the ones that will be playing!
 
It should be noted that Gamenights will still be able to use Tanoa, whether or not the poll passes.
 
Poll will close 3 weeks after posting.

As your resident stealth cyclist I would very much see a resurgence of the good, old, strict #EU3 .
This Pepperidge farmer remembers the good times had there on the most random of times .

Thank you to everyone who took part in this vote, it's humbling to see the community come back together to express their views with so much passion for what they believe is right.
 
Thanks GhostDragon for hosting the vote, it's good to see a big step taken forward in the evolution of AWE.
 
Very much looking forward to being able to play again! Apart from the occasional MSO, I am extremely starved of some good ArmA III Modded Gameplay.
 
P.S: From the looks of it, Strict Limitations has won the poll.
 
Do not feel disheartened if you voted for Casual Limitations, as myself and Johnson could not state enough, Strict Limitations IS STILL Casual Limitations but with the additional bonus of having the flexibility to play under Strict Guidelines when the time arises. If this change is implemented properly, you will still have Blufor, Opfor and Greenfor factions with all equipment in that sector free, these factions can be chosen at times when a majority of players wish for that additional freedom and may also be a good starting point if players are skeptical about joining.
 
Either way, Strict Limitations in my humblest opinion is by far the best way to go, it's better to make everyone with that mindset happy rather than 50% of the community happy, and even then, those without the mindset have the open factions until they start coming around.
 
Again, looking forward to the revival of AWE and cannot wait until the next update, I sincerely hope all the staff come together to get it all planned out and get development underway as soon as possible.

Oldie but a goodie

Concidering how even the polls are, it might be worth concidering the original "Factions" idea; the same idea proposed in this poll.

I can see both sides being happy if there is both a wide variety of "strict" factions (Serbian Armed Forces, US Marines, US Army, MARSOC, Rangers, Russian MSV, Russian VDV, Russian Spetsnaz, etc. etc.) , but then also generic "Casual" factions (BLUFOR, OPFOR, GREFOR).

These could all be interchangeable in game, so if most players wish to switch to a specific faction, they can, and vise versa. Those who may remember the Stiletto faction system could see how easilly this could work.

Concidering how even the polls are, it might be worth concidering the original "Factions" idea; the same idea proposed in this poll.

I can see both sides being happy if there is both a wide variety of "strict" factions (Serbian Armed Forces, US Marines, US Army, MARSOC, Rangers, Russian MSV, Russian VDV, Russian Spetsnaz, etc. etc.) , but then also generic "Casual" factions (BLUFOR, OPFOR, GREFOR).

These could all be interchangeable in game, so if most players wish to switch to a specific faction, they can, and vise versa. Those who may remember the Stiletto faction system could see how easilly this could work.

More factions and more specific gear is also a great addition. 
 

Concidering how even the polls are, it might be worth concidering the original "Factions" idea; the same idea proposed in this poll.

I can see both sides being happy if there is both a wide variety of "strict" factions (Serbian Armed Forces, US Marines, US Army, MARSOC, Rangers, Russian MSV, Russian VDV, Russian Spetsnaz, etc. etc.) , but then also generic "Casual" factions (BLUFOR, OPFOR, GREFOR).

These could all be interchangeable in game, so if most players wish to switch to a specific faction, they can, and vise versa. Those who may remember the Stiletto faction system could see how easilly this could work.

Strikt is my vite. Hope to see AWE som.


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Back in the day I spent most of my gametime on AWE/EU#3, and it is one of the servers I've enjoyed the most, in all of the games I've played. As most others here, I came to AW for EU#1, but stayed for EU#3. Thanks to the forced teamplay I felt more involved in the mission, it was not just me firing at some enemy soldiers, it was a whole operation with different people in different roles working together to achive a common goal. The forced teamplay pushed me a little out of my comfort zone, which in turn made playing much more enjoyable. It also made me interact more with the community, which in the end is why I've spent most of my Arma hours on AW servers.
 
After I started at uni three years ago, I haven't been able to play as often as I used to do. But when I had the time, I would always jump on EU#3 to see if there were anyone on. It saddens me to see that the server has died out, and I hope that a fresh start will bring AWE/EU#3 back to its former glory.
That beeing said, I sadly will not be able to play for the next year, as I'm going on exchange and leaving my computer at home. But  I'm looking forward to see what will become of AWE.

In regards to this discussion I voted for the strict relations, as I feel like it is the option that enforces teamplay the most. 
 

Unsuprisingly I voted for a strict arsenal.
 
Reasons: Immersion, as I always have been crusading for that. (Though I don`t have that much of a problem with people using non-faction weapons. For me the main part is uniforms)

I can assure you that no one is more aware of EU#1's importance as AW's flagship than myself and Mini, as we have known for years. We're not talking "BS" and we're not attacking EU#1, we're stating how EU#3 needs to be different. No offence, but the irony is that collectively we probably have more experience on EU#1 than yourself and undoubtedly more on EU#3. Again, no offence, but don't assume we're ignorant. We came from EU#1 too you know.
 

The future of EU#3 is important and NEEDS to be discussed. I relate to your urgency, but if this isn't done right it will end the way it did once more.
 

Couldn't agree more and it's what I've always said about EU#3. It's also the main reason I think a stricter mindset is a better way to go, since rather than attempt to appease everyone with a casual mindset, a stricter enforcement will be more likely to attract like-minded players. So "everyone" wont be happy, but almost everyone that's playing on the server would be.
 

Again, can relate to you're urgency, but discussing how the community and the current players want the server to go is imperetive to keeping a good, fair community. Talking especially from experience. "This isn't a democracy." One of the worst AW quotes in my opinion.
 

Very very true, again, we couldn't agree more and I know that Minipily ESPECIALLY hates this fact. Plus he's been pressing for greater advertising for ages, the staff team are fully aware, including myself. Only the other day did myself and Ghost acknowledge that the YouTube channel could be span up again once EU#3 is back up and running.
 

Another great point, "rock bottom" is what we specifically said. Again, something I've mentioned before and all the more reason I think we should go for a more specific playstyle.





Apologies if I'm overlapping with Mini's replies, I haven't yet had the time to read them. Thanks for your 2-cents, but please refrain from assuming anyone's experience on the matter. I know some of us are quite sensitive about it. Both EU#3 and EU#1 mean a lot to us all.
 

What people should keep in mind is that we CAN still have a faction called something like "PMC" or "NATO" which are generic factions that have everything available.

To go into more detail for anyone who might feel a bit "in the blue":

The "Strict limitations" option is in reference to an idea posed by @Mouldy (correct me if I'm wrong of course) whereby there would be a multitude of factions to play as, but each faction is limited to the specific gear of that faction. For example, United States Marine Corps (USMC) wont have access to US Army gear (like the M3 MAAWs) but instead have their own type of weapon, like the SMAW.

You would still get to use all the equipment available in the modpack, just not ALL at once. And if you hadn't guessed, yes, I voted for this.


I'm sure someone else can vouch for the other option, which is essentially having all gear accessible, similar to EU#1. I personally think this "Casual" option demotes teamplay and brings too high of a focus on gear, but each to their own.