BloodInTheSand

Here's a link to some old testing I did on armoured and non armoured targets - rather than penetration. No pictures provided, just figures since I was always taking the same shot on the same guys from the same spot

Oh I missed that! Whoops. Changes from my first draft

Finally finding time to sit down and write this. So, I've been thinking for a while now and I'm going to be leaving the staff team this Saturday the 17th. I've already discussed this with the team and I reckon they'll do just fine without my brilliance, so I'll leave you all in their very capable hands. It's not a decision I've come to lightly, but in all honesty, I'm finding it rather frustrating. Ryko said it best himself - "Only do something in your free time until it isn't fun anymore" and frankly, it isn't fun anymore. I expect to still be around on the server from time to time, but I think part of this will come with a temporary break from Arma (expect to see me in Squad if I've got some time, though!) and from the community here. Now, for some shoutouts before I lose my staff impunity Bare in mind that these are totally my own personal opinion and don't reflect on the rest of the team at all. @Minipily & Crew (can't remember the others' forum names) You lot have been a big source of frustration for me at times, but then on the flipside, provided some of the most fun I've had on this server since I joined it - and for me, that totally outweighs it. You and Johnson in particular have been some of the most knowledgeable, down to earth and helpful people I've met in this community, despite all of the hate that gets thrown your way. @MoonFire You're a pain in the arse, but see above. @Noah_Hero, @Amentes, @Ryko & @Stanhope Some of my mentors when I joined the server at first. I learned a lot from the three of you, so thank you for that. I know we've all gotten frustrated with each other at times for various reasons but I'd like to think in the end we're all better off for having learned from each other. @kennychr The MSO on Lythium was some of the most fun I've had playing Arma in a long time. I didn't think I'd ever be able to be entertained by walking in the woods for hours on end and being frightened by every rabbit or snake I see moving, but here we are. I could go on for days here, but I think it's time to stop and just get it over with. Thanks folks, it's been fun. See you out there -Blood

I agree with you on everything but this point. During some testing I did on calibers vs armoured and unarmoured enemies, I found that the standard .45 acp round was beaten out by the 9mm JHP rounds offered by RHS weapons such as the G17 and M9. I strongly advise, if you must carry a pistol, to carry these. With lower recoil, more damage per shot, lighter ammo and a larger capacity per magazine there's no good reason to carry anything else.

Alternatively, bring them along for the ride too! Enjoy yourself mate, as Piranha said give us a shout if you have any questions.

Had to leave early, but what I experienced was fantastic. The early spec ops stuff with @Teddy, @Jorgensen73, @SiegeSix & @Eagle-Eye was excellent fun, some of the most fun I've had in a game night in a long time.

Welcome back! Please do feel free to pop in on EU3. Much has changed, plenty of repo updates and the addition and removal of maps etc but the core of the experience hasn't changed one bit - have fun in a semi serious environment.

I can't say I do I'm afraid, was unaware there was more than one.

I previously used a mod for messing around that had an Anzac class frigate in it. Small hangar and pad for launching helicopters as well as some fairly balanced weapons. It was good fun and perfectly functional.

One on one training has also been tried by myself and others on the training team. The trouble is that it's easy to get burned out fast doing it. One night I wound up giving three separate people the basics back to back. As Amentes has said, whenever we set up training nights the people who need help don't come and we wind up going over stuff the guys already know again and again. I'd love to see that change but we'll see how the next session goes I guess.

AW MVP 2017:Ryko AW most friendly admin/staff member 2017: Skullcollector AW most helpful admin/staff member 2017: Ryko AW most helpful user *Non-staff* 2017: Amentes AW friendliest user 2017: Fir_Nev AW most tacti-cool ARMA player 2017: Miniply (gotta get those realistic loadouts) AW best ARMA pilot 2017: Amentes AW best TeamSpeak singer 2017: Sony AW funniest person on Teamspeak 2017: Karate AW best moment 2017 (can be in any game or on teamspeak/forum): Our first op on Lythium post CUP. Wow, that map was a sight to see the first time. AW best forum post 2017 (please put url in): I can't, it's hidden, but my argument with DEATH. AW best drunk member 2017: Karate AW best driver 2017: AW worst driver 2017: AW best baby 2017: AW most absent staff member 2016: AW best fail 2017: AW best banned member 2017: DEATH AW best TeamSpeak channel of 2017: AW best game of 2017: ARMA 3 AW best official server of 2017: AWE More to add to this later when I'm not getting ready for work!

I once bore witness to multiple attempts to load a RHIB inside a chinook after this discovery was made. It did not end well

Personally I feel the black fish could be a fun addition for nato and the Xian for PLA could be a good way to give them an air vehicle to suit as it doesn't have to be armed.