◀ArmA 2 - Simple Scenario Creation
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 19 มิ.ย. 2012
- A super basic ArmA 2 editor guide showing you a few of the things I use to create scenarios. I don't know everything there is to know about the editor, this is just me passing on some of what I've learned so far.
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You can honestly never get bored with the Arma 2 editor, so good.
MOST SIMPLE way of a quick firefight ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !
-Place 4 groups on each side!
-Give those groups only one waypoint (chose Guard waypoint, you can put it right in front of the group)
That's it!
Just go and pick a fight...any group with a "Guard" waypoint will move to the location of the fight...if you start fighting some where else they will move there too!
You can place a helicopter on the other side of the map, as soon as the fight starts he will move to the location of the fight
Remember...all you need is one waypoint for each group a "Guard" waypoint
To delete a single unit, hover over the unit with your cursor until the name appears, then press the delete key. As for grouping, you can only link people to you if you are a higher ranking unit. Thumbs up so he can see.
I honestly spend more time on the editor than playing the game. It's great. Once I've perfected the scenario I try it once and make a new one. Aha. Amazing the amount you can do. I've been wandering if you can make a unit group and copy and past it repeatedly? Anyone know? Oh and if you don't have Arma 2 or Arrow head, If you're going to get one I couldn't possibly suggest which to get, they are both as goodfas each other but original being based on USMC vs Russia and Arrowhead is U.S. Army vs op-for insurgents in desert maps.There is the editor in both.
Jacob hey dude! To answer your copy past thing all you need to do is: Copy the unit by click holding and dragging the little green box over top of the troops you want to copy, then click ctrl + c will copy and then ctrl + v will spawn it.
Plus if you ever want somone to play or even test one of your maps I would love to!
when you create a unit select none in "special" where its sais "In Formation" by default. also if u want an helicopter to spawn in the air select "flying"
Great Video, one of the most helpful mini guides i've found on TH-cam. You've most definitely been told this by now but to delete individul units or groups hold DEL (delete) and move your cursor over the unit you would like to delete. :p nice video!
To clear one unit, hover over an object and click delete on the keyboard
I like how Sidestrafe actually responds to his viewers!
Great tutorial on the basics. Regarding deleting individual units, for me all I have to do is put the cursor over whoever I want to delete and press the delete key, I'm not sure but maybe you have to select them first.
When you have it running well its good fun to select EVERYTHING and drag it to a different town or location.
It usually needs tweaking though.
Thanks for demystifying that! I found you can delete individual objects by just hovering the marker over them and hitting delete.
The sense of pride in that outro!
I like this video, thanks a lot, SideStrafe. :)
Also, I think it's very impressive to comment for 25 minutes straight and being on point all the time.
Hey @SideStrafe, if you're loving Arma2, you might want to consider getting a Track IR headset. It takes a little bit to get used to, but after a while, it makes moving around the AO so much easier. Especially as far as situational awareness is concerned.
I have just started playing arma 2 and this is a great editor video ty
How do you get all those maps
i made some awesome missions thanks to this tutorial and i enjoy them much :) gj man
Actually, you can get some really great scenarios going by just using the synchronise system for waypoints, some basic trigers and "x moveingcargo y" command. (x being the unit name of the unit moved into the y units cargo)
This way you can for example create a mission where you are deployed via helo with music being triggered, and have a parallel squad have a synchronised attack on a location with you.
Thanks my friend for video so special.the editor its amazing,we cant use everything at there.hello from Costa Rica,***
Set formation to column. Making a convoy mission in ArmA has always been tedious but there are scripts you can use to make the convoy very robust. ArmA 3 is having a big layout change which could mean that it's easier to manage things like convoys.
Hey sidestrafe. To group and ungroup units select groups with F2 click and hold the unit you want to group or ungroup and drag the line to any unit in a particular group to group it, or into nothing to ungroup.
Enter key on the number pad depending on the difficulty level set.
Thank you! ive been needing this
I'll try that, thanks.
Hi, really liked the video. Just a quick question: Did you do it in the Arma 2, Operation Arrowhead or the Combined Operations editor?
SideStrafe, it would be great if you did a video or could include in the description only, what kind of softwares you are using, ie. for recording (Fraps, DxTory), rendering (Sony Vegas, Adobe Premiere or even Windows Movie Maker), your export settings etc, because your quality is very good and I am sure more people would like to know.
Idk if you figured it out yet, probably, but I hover over the unit then press the delete button and that seems to work, hover with mouse, press delete button
By hovering over them i mean you have to have the black dialogue box telling you what unit it is to delete it, you can have your cursor somewhat over the tank and hit delete.
If you want OPFOR move when BLUFOR triggers trigger, use syncrhonise tool. Link the trigger to OPFOR's waypoint. OPFOR will move to waypoint when trigger conditions are met. Problems with group tool were that all were under SL's command (AI.) You must detach unit from squad to put him into new squad. Also, basic scripting is useful. Mostly put them to Intilaziation box, there you can start animations, modify loadout and for example set flying height to plane. It's alot of copy-pasting though.
It's because they're set to In Formation. Change that setting and you'll see they spawn where you placed them. However, they will want to return to formation once they spawn if they are in your group.
To delete the individual units press and hold the delete key while you hover the mouse cursor over the unit.
you may also hit control x and delete al selected units vise versa you may copy by control c and past control v
Hey Side, do you know how to increase the Field of View.
I just find it kind of annoying when i'm not using my crosshair but my face looks likes its on my gun the entire time, even when its not in thirdperson.
To delete specific units you just hover over them and hit delete. You can also select a bunch of units at once and hit delete I'm pretty sure.
This is so good to make machinima videos with.
For BAF I dont have MTP and the woodlands or desert etc isn't well defined. The colours are blurred. Is that a patch or expansion to get those properly? Or some graphics issue because its fine for US or German etc.
Do you have any idea how to put enemy units INSIDE the house? Because whenever I try to put them in a house, they are always on the roof.
You either have to have them selected or hovering over the unit icon so that you can see the name of the unit i.e. "Rifleman"
nice video sidestrafe
Yes, this! Its a bit expensive (and please dont forget to get it with the TrackClip PRO) but it is definitely worth it for ArmA an other games as well.
Sorry I accidently posted the last comment (I'm on iPad) I have Arma II Free but I can not go on campaign and are there are only Utes and Chernarus in the vanilla game? Which DLC is the best?
make sure you are in create unit mode. all you do is select one unit then press the delete key but only for one, click and drag and select multiple units then hold left shift and press delete to delete selected.
You can hold the delete key and hover over the units.
a while ago, you were complaining about how the ai bots leave cover. that problem completely goes away with turning on the super ai in the difficulty menu. the linking units things depends on which direction you link units. if you link one unit to another, that's like saying "you follow him". the only thing that changes this is the rank of units. the standard cut, copy, and paste also work here
Which DLC do you need to have the Canadian Forces? (CDF) I heard you needed a DLC but maybe they're already in the game by default.
Great video as always, will you posting Arma 3 videos when it's released? If so I'd love to play with you
And the linking is what the synchronize option is partly used for
Great video man!
You delete individual units by highlighting the unit then pressing the delete key when hovering over them.
How does your character look so clear and detailed? mines very blurry
Thanks a lot you have really helped me. You just got a like :)
The Editor is the best part of the whole game.
to clear the unit hit the delete key by the backspace and to clear like all highlighted units shift delete
To clear a unit is CTRL X to copy and past is CTRL C and CTRL V
+Zoli Feher ctrl+x is cut not delete. If you ctrl+x, then ctrl+v it will move the unit.
Oh
I was talking about stuff like ACE (Advanced Combat Environment), but thanks for replying ^^
When I open my mission editor, I don't have any options, in my drop down list(s) to chose from. I can't set a group. I can't set a unit down. I can't do anything in the editor. So where do I need to go to download all the available files, unit types, structures, etc. so that I can utilize my editor. I DO NOT want to create a mission. I am simply trying to build a AI base. Can someone help me please?
People,
google ''mr murrays editor guide'' and click on any of the first link. Its a PDF file containing everything you need for creating your own missions - both easy and advanced.
Thumbs up so people can see.
I have a arms 2 domanation mal with tons of vehciles how can I edit that out
You should select the units and press Ctrl+X, which will cut them out. Then if you press Ctrl+V you can paste.
Thank you
SideStrafe you should have put the scripting wiki in the description or something, it has loads of awesome information about scripting for the mission editor, just google arma 2 scripting and it's the first thing that comes up.
18:40 To delete a single unit hover the cursor over the unit and hit delete key, deleting a larger squad hold delete key and float your cursor over them like a rain of death.
do you know were are the chemlights and flares listed?
Hey, how do I place Soldiers inside vehicles? I spawned a CH47 and it spawned with only the crew and then I spawned a team and placed myself in carge hoping they'd follow me but they kept walking off. I'm speaking of the AI
If you want the Chinook crew as a separate group from your Fireteam or what not you can put "this moveincargo nameofvehicle;" without the quotes of course, just remember to name the vehicle and put the moveincargo for the units you want in the Vehicle.
Delete multiple units.. Select the units and press shift and delete. to selectively select units press CTRL and click on the units you want to select.
i love this guy
Thanks m8 this helped alot.
lol a good question could be, can his system handle a battle that huge? 50 vs 50 alone pushes mine to the limit, and I have a pretty well specced computer too.
the enter on the numpad at the side is the default for third person
I can't wait for ArmA 3. I've never really dived into ArmA 2, mainly because I'm a spoiled current-gen gamer and can't stand how clunky the animations and sounds are, but I love the idea of a game having a massive single area that you can create your own scenarios in.
Totally agreeing with you.
i been asking for Editors & Skirmish against bots in FPSs lately, by now only CoD Ghosts allows you to play againts Bots.
did you try fc3? You can also make your own map with ai in skyrim and fallout. I love ames with mao editors and ai.
you realize most FPS games on PC have editors and bots right? Maybe trade in your console for a PC????
yogidrummer333 i have a gaming rig. I dont have an xbox 360 or ps3. I want something that lets you place your own buildings, maps, etc.
I dont have a name Oh okay... well Arma allows for placement of structures and what-not, but not for major buildings. You might try the Far Cry series as they allow you to completely modify the terrain and place buildings, but of course it's not as large a setting as Arma, nor does it have the graphics of Call of Duty or Battlefield, but it's still a lot of fun to be able to create just about any type of map you can think of. The future looks bright though and I'm sure someone out there has the same dream as you and many others and is working on something like that. Just keep your eyes open. Hell, there may already be something good like that out there. A lot of these Minecraft-type games are looking hopeful.
yogidrummer333 not far cry ..the ai is worth SHIT try CRYSIS the editor is a little more complex but just watch a few videos
Awesome, you should do a bit more and do like.. tutorial on building defensive positions then test it against a simple OpFor assault.. NOW THAT.. would be cool!
Same good old editor from the Flashpoint times :)
Remember when I just put 50 abrams vs 50 t72s...
everytime the video ends and the music starts it, made me feel very patriotic
Sidestrafe, do you use mods with your ArmA 2?
The editor is fantastic and there is a 3d editor (but its hard to find/use)
allows you to preview it....how do you not get it.
have you made sure one of the units is placed as "player"....
How can you delete that link ? Without placing individual units ?
just a note.. to mess around (without consequence) on bf3.. just find an unranked server without password protection.. and you can mess around to your hearts content
To delete one unit, you select the unit and press the delete key, the mouse must hover over the unit. To delete a squad select the squad, and press shift and delete, no mouse position required.
No just press ctrl + x
Is editor included in Arma free so I can test it out then maybe buy it?
Ah thanks!
there is an app that gives links to the bi studios wiki where all the commands are and how to use them. just google armaholic arma2 command lookup
I believe it is, yes.
you hover over the unit and press the delete key, Idk why it wasn't working for him but its DELETE KEY
make sure you have the unit tab selected on the side bar
if u want ambiend animals/ ambient combat /ambient civilians atc. go to modules and select what u want
Hold down ctrl and draw a big square to delete multiple things.
how do you get chernarus and utes??????
Nice video.
thanks this was really helpfull
In british it is in fact Platoon. I don't know what part og the military "section" is must be a TA or special forces thing.
How to I rotate or turn around the units and groups. my jets keep on facing the wrong way and blowing up
use left shift to rotate
the azimuth circle thing on units controls their direction
Dat quality!
are u making editor tutorials now?
Good video. Subscribed!
Even better!
True. It wasn't working for SideStrafe because he probably didn't hover over the center of the unit so its name didn't pop up.