Stay awhile and listen (Commentary) - ShackTac Arma 2
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 14 ต.ค. 2024
- Something new, a more or less full-length narrated video! If you like it, let me know, I may do another one in the future if so. As always, comments, likes, favs, subscriptions, sharing, etc is welcome. This is a player-vs-player mission on the Aliabad terrain.
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Q: How long have you been playing the Arma series?
A: I've been here from the start, with my Operation Flashpoint experience beginning with the demo's release in 2001. I went into the US Marine Corps shortly after (no relation!) and in 2004 I started playing OFP in multiplayer. 2006 saw me found ShackTac, which started in OFP and then transitioned through Arma 1, Arma 2, and finally, Arma 3. I hope to continue this for a long time into the future, as well as share the ride with viewers like you, as corny as that sounds!
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Damn Dslyecxi, you're a freaking ghost.
Watched the whole thing without blinking
"the shot never came", my heart was thumping. so good.
Dslyecxi, I just watched the whole playlist of narrated videos and loved it. I learned a lot about situational awareness, movement, piloting, and so much more because I could see the strategies being used in context. It would be awesome if you made more of these videos. By the way, the last video (where bravo squad was wiped out) almost sounded like it could be a radio drama.
So I'm very excited about this channel. I just watched the introductory video on Dslyecxi's channel and now I'm here as this video was one of the recommended ones. Not only do I love ArmA but I also love commentary and down to Earth guys. The introduction video on this channel page instantly sold me and made me believe that I'm going to love this channel. And now, after reading what I've typed, I realize that I sound like someone being paid to talk good about this channel hahaha. I'm stoked to hear some good casual commentary, and see some laid back, yet serious gameplay.
Still watchin' ?
"I cycle out the radio and accept that I'm alone."
"Fucking goddamn it...."
This video made me buy Arma 3 and Arma 2 CO in 2013. I would love to see more videos like this. Today I've started to make my own narrative Video from my Arma 3 Gameplay. This is an example of an Arma experience. This is what makes Arma great!
It was impressive how you worked your way through the area, but I must nag about you breaking formation when you went to investigate the flank. It would have been easier to brush it off if you had been a rifleman for example, but you were the machine gunner, and you also did it during a maneuver. At the end you completed the objective (nice), but I believe you did wrong by your squad. You bring it when you're lonewolfing, you're very good at it, but I can't help but feel that sometimes you forget how to be a team player. Your videos are very entertaining and I'd love to see more of this team player aspect of you, which I feel is suppressed.
Cheers,
Dom
See how I'm the seventh person in the group? This is because I'm overflow and am tagging along - our fireteams are six people standard. I'm a completely bonus person to that fireteam. There was nowhere for me to be, so I chose to cover extra angles that weren't going to be hit by the main team. It's as simple as that.
***** While I understand you're an extra man assigned to this team, that doesn't mean it's your prerogative to do whatever you want. Whether it was a good tactical decision or not, actions like this make it impossible for FTLs and SLs to do their jobs. That FTL/SL you were assigned to now assumes the situation is a lot different than it is because you didn't tell him where you were going or respond to his radio calls about who was up. Possibility of friendly fire sky-rockets, and ultimately you're perpetuating a behavior that seems quite irresponsible. I understand you know all of this, I just want other people watching this video who might think this type of action ("lone-wolfing") is okay to get the message that it's not. I respect your leadership as it entails to your community, and I respect your community as a whole, but this seems like a step backwards :\
***** The video was amazing. Through patience and tactics you were able to achieve the objective even though you were severely outnumbered. I'm very interested in this chain of comments though because I tend to agree with you on the side of you were just "tagging along" but if this had been an actual real world deployment, would it have been right to choose your own path or would you have to get orders from SL? - p.s. I'm new to arma and military strategy and tactics so hopefully that will explain any newb comment I may have made
+Korin CBB though this may be a simulator, it is still just a game. you're still sitting at your computer desk with a keyboard, mice, monitor and headphones. so no need to take this die hard, if this were real life I would understand your reasoning and constructive criticism towards this video but; all in all this is still just a video game being ran by a computer. enjoy the immersion and dont take a videogame to heart. end of the day games are meant for enjoyment for the player and for the spectators observing.
+Korin CBB This definitely is an interesting point regarding the FTL having to take extra consideration as to what dyslecxi was doing on his own, however Bravo got so fucked up early on before he even really maneuvered to where it should be a concern. he was checking blind spots and doing almost a bit of satellite patrolling for them in a sense that was not detrimental. as well, since they had a full FT at the start they already had an auto rifleman and therefore anything dyslecxi did would have to be from another angle for it to really make a difference - given that the FTL was on top of things as you seemed to imply. Now, I'm not defending lone wolf style play as I am not a particular fan of that, though you must see that in the scale this operated at it was just the contrary in intention! until again, Bravo got fucked up... Anyway, was a great video
This is probably the best gaming video I've seen in my life, and I've seen quite a few!
Through your vids, I am discovering something that I think I may enjoy. However, my knowledge of military tactics is what it is: civilian level!... In addition, I'm a PS gamer, not a PC. I would probably be very, very lost in such a realistic RPG simulator environment. And I wouldn't know where to begin to get started, to "test it out", if you will... I'm going to have to look seriously into this...
Everyone has to start somewhere, so don't let those concerns stop you. There are plenty of people out there who are willing to help train newer players and get them into Arma.
***** Thanks! Right now, I'm looking at your vids & tutorials and getting plenty of start-up info, I must say!... Very interesting indeed!...
The narration was an absolutely brilliant idea, it takes this video from being 25 minutes of walking around bushes, to a suspense filled military scenario that had me on the edge of my seat the whole time, very well done.
Educational and thrilling at the same time!
I've watched a couple of your vids man, but this one got my sub. I love the voice over style that allows you to go back and point out the crucial moments that end up determining success or failure, but go overlooked in the chatter of regular recorded gameplay. You seem to take to it naturally and I enjoyed the story. By the way, props on being an Arma beast.
Fantastic video! So refreshing to hear how you planned your bursts when two enemies stood next to each other. Never imagined tactics could be that deep.
I read your ARMA III book and it's very informative. But THIS commented video brings it all together. More! More please, this is awesome stuff and makes the learning amazing.
Wow, Dslyecxi, that was beautiful on how you both viewed and narrated it all. Hell, you could practically make short Audiobooks or stories with these!
I'm not sure how many times I've watched this over the years, but it remains one of my favorite Dslyecxi videos. I would love to see more commentaries in the future, although I'm sure they are a lot of work.
Jesus Dyslecxi! I was so immersed that I almost jumped out of my skin when you saw that insurgent out the window. Tense stuff.
Absolutely loved this! The narrative was just excellent and made it all alot easier to follow for someone who's not a hardcore Arma player. Keep doing what you're doing!
Awesome vid. Your narration took an interesting engagement and made it spinetinglingly mega intense. I was on the edge of my seat the entire time.
I will be sure never to miss a video that you narrate....they rock.
With the commentary, it makes me feel like I'm in a real soldiers shoes in the battle. If I were actually there, hearing gunfire and not hearing back from any friendlies, my heart would be racing so fucking fast.
How did I miss this gem?
Watched in 2020 and Arma 2 still looks good.
Saw it was narrated and immediately hit like. As someone without a machine that can run Arma at all, these are some of the most enjoyable videos for me to watch
25:06 "Shit!' [unloads into the guy]
I suspect the last thing that went through his head, besides BLUFOR lead, was "Holy Shit it's Dslyecxi!", and likely to much laughter and commentary from Bravo in the Spectator's view.
These narrated videos are incredible man. Ive commented on a few of them, but I'm sure I'm not alone when I say, more please, and great job dude!
the narration makes it much more immersive. great to here your thought process rather than just the action parts. hope you can take the time to make more like this!
I love how this video is sounding so far. To me it sounds like some what of a battle log detailing every thing that happened while also providing visual aid ^w^ Thank you.
I absolutely love stuff like this, this kind of gaming takes it to a whole new level and depth and i love it.
One of the best videos so i've watched so far from your channel, have been working my way trough them these last weeks and i plan to watch them all. Awesome how you analyze everything, and just goes to show you're more than a good pilot
This is easily one of the most riveting commentaries I've ever seen. Sincerely looking forward to another in the future! Thanks!
Really love this. I love seeing the crazy stuff that can happen in ArmA, but I always get lost at some point in the video. Please do more of these!
so, over two years old, but watching this was fuckin awesome!
3 years old now
over 4 years old now
Got a bit of an adrenaline rush when you saw that last enemy through the window. Wonderfully done, well played, would happily watch more videos in this style. Thanks for posting!
Good call to choose this as a narrated vid. It really increased the tension, enjoyment and overall understanding of what's happening for viewers (like me) who don't necessarily play ARMA themselves.
Bit late to the part here, but I started watching your vids now that I've gotten serious about Arma 3.
I see these as educational and I'm learning more about both the game and real-life Ops.
It would be great to see more of these commentaries if you're in the mood to keep doing them.
Good on ya, Dslyecxi.
Very good video! I wish you could make more of these, but I guess they require a lot of additional work. It is a lot easier to understand what's going on when you explain your thoughts and actions. It of course gives the video a lot of educational value. Great work indeed! Keep it up!
Great video I love the post commentary, put a lot more suspense in the entire situation and helped me understand just what exactly happened throughout it all.
Thanks so much for all the hard work you do to make such high quality, insightful videos! They're really fantastic.
Fair enough, to each their own. I'll watch stuff that ShackTac puts up without commentary, and I enjoy it even whilst oblivious as to what the mission is, but this was a nice, tight feature that felt like watching an episode, rather than just a gaming clip.
+dsylexci great video, good to see a lone soldier finish the mission despite keeping radio silence.
I'm new to Arma III, it would be good to attend one of your training sessions and possibly be in one of your missions.
So freaking intense. I know it's just a game, but keeping your cool and continuing to make rational decisions in a situation like this is very impressive.
Videos like this need more views, by far one of the best I have seen in a while. Thanks Dslyecxi!
That is pretty epic, I must say watching you on your other clips, your situation awareness is pretty top notch.
I love the narrated lengthy video because it creates so much tension as you bring the viewer along with you. I don't think there's an Arma player with any PvP experience who hasn't endured the stressful loneliness of being the sole survivor. Unlike most online FPS games, Perma-death Arma PvP brings out something extraordinary in the experience.
The consequences of mistakes are so grave that every right choice made is its own high. I really wanna see more of these.
I love this "During After Action Report" set up, please do more like these as they come to you.
huge props to you for keeping your composure during that! that's so crazy
More of this please Dslyecxi. A lot of people would love this kind of guided gameplay to know what they spent money on for DayZ.
Though I have never played ArmA2. Yet the knowledge I learn through each clip and this one. The knowledge and information that you give can translate over into other shooters. Though not as sim as Arma but still tactical (like BF3 I feel). Each bit of the Art of Stalking that you pretty much tell in this tale. You are a Ninja.
Intense video. It's interesting to know what you are thinking in these situations. Btw. I really appreciate the time you've spend to narrate and edit this video. IMO it is probably one of (if not the) best of your videos
Please do more commentary on these sessions. I love being able to hear what you're thinking, and it adds a lot of tension as we are aware of the situation more. Keep up the good work!
The narration over the map section at the start is the most useful. A similar section on 'inside the mind of a guerrilla sniper' is also pretty good.
Your video to 'oh Taliban' could have used probably a couple of 'narrated map' clips as the mission unfolds, mostly because the moon-like terrain makes it difficult to stay orientated.
Wow, it's like a war and/or wildlife documentary. There's so much going on beneath the surface and glimpsing it from Dslyecxi's perspective really sucks you into the mission. Amazing work!
I really enjoy these narrated video's as I am pretty new to arma. I've been playing the a3 beta and these videos are excellent for general tips and tactics that I can implement into my own game.
Oh this is such a good video man! I wanna see more. It got so intense near the end! This may sound silly, but my heart literally skipped a beat when you spotted that last guy.
this was really cool, something new and different! liked it a lot, and it was really intense which kept me watchin. good job man
The Independent team launched a two pronged attack from the north and south sides of the Alpha compound. Charlie maneuvered to attack the attackers.
This is great, more of this please. I would love to join you guys but my time in Eve (CO Bradley) was rough due to RL commitments, still I'm still tempted to make the time after watching you guys play. Keep making these videos please!
Agreed, I would like to see some narrations of ArmA 3. I don't even have to see the video to know what's happening, I normally just listen to it while I do something else.
I dig the narrative; gives the viewer a better idea of what's going on and what your thought processes are.
Thumbs up from over here.
As someone who doesn't play the game I really enjoyed this. Thinking about picking it up now.
This. This is how I want to play a game. This is what I want. Great channel, great video, great greatness. Love the narrative style!
Nice! This video really gives us an insight on how those maps work and the explanation really helps!
I knew nothing of this game. I saw this video and I have never been more ready to buy a game than this. They should hire you. This was the most amazing commentary I have ever heard on any game.
Sir,
All of your Arma 3 Vid's have helped me such a great deal in finding my way in the game, I thank you for that dude!
I loved this video Dslyecxi, this is another one of the best!! I really liked the narration it helped me figure out what was going on in the situation more than in most of your videos, but keep up the great work!! :)
Just started watching these, I love the PvsP episodes. The plethora and quality of the content on your channel most excellent! Keep it up.
I always find that 3rd Person is move visually pleasing and when i use first person on my own i don't like it, but when i'm forced into it, i always really enjoy it
As someone who hasn't seen many ARMA vids, I greatly enjoyed this. I'm subbing in hopes of seeing more vids like this one!
Outstanding video. Of all the ones I've seen, this was the best for understanding why and how in battle. Good job!
My favorite Dslyexci video! So much teaching, thank you!
Very interesting video. I was biting my nails watching you clear the town and jumped in my seat when you found the last enemy. Would love to see more narrated videos.
That was so unbelievably tense, great job!
A lot to be learned in this video. Great stuff! A few of Lexi's Lessons that I've solidified after watching this are 1) To have patience. Another great tip is to 2) "Pie" off or visually clear off piece by piece of what you can see, like at 22:39. After it's cleared you can somewhat think of that as a temporary threatless zone, allowing you to focus on other potentially more dangerous locations. All of that contributes to the grand idea of awareness that I seem to have so much trouble with.
Patience is truly a virtue.. I think I would have died getting into the blue building.. Awesome video, and the commentary was perfect with this mission. Thanks for the videos Dslyecxi.
This was amazing man, many thanks from an ArmA fan all the way back in Belgium.
This is some of the best Arma gameplay I have ever seen in my whole life.
It's incredible what you learn from these narrative videos.
The narrative works amazingly well! I actually prefer the acting, it makes those tense moments of coming under-fire more climatic rather then a clinical process.
Loved the video Dslyecxi, the narration added a lot of context; here's hoping for more!
Agh, these Adversarial ones are awesome. And the commentary is also great. Gives a lot of insight.
Dude after that.... that was amazing. Like gameplay poetry. If there were an award for best video I've ever seen in my life. This one takes it.
I'm glad to hear that you deserve it with all you do for the Arma community!
Knowing that you narrowing missed being massacred with the rest of your squad, not being able to save one of the last, clearing out a village, You must handle these situations very well.
I absolutely love this narration style. More please!
Really, really enjoyed this change in perspective Dslyecxi. You're right in that the narrative works much better when you're not saying much yourself, not sure how effective it would be in the more "chatty" mission. But this was really great stuff
I love this sort of thing, especially when you pull off taking out almost an entire squad
I really like this style, you get to be in the head of someone who knows what they are / should be doing, keep up the good work :)
This video and video style made me subscribe instantly, Dslyecxi. They're probably much harder to make, no doubt, but hopefully more is forthcoming.
This was fantastic. Putting aside the tense video itself, the narration was superb, though I'd ask to outline when -you- see the enemy mor clearly. It took awhile before I was able to spot those two on the top of the hill and I usually have great eyes for movement. Just a
Yet another awesome video. Insightful info too.
On an somewhat off-note, have you considered using Project Reality or some modified form of it?
You are the best narrator bro, had me on the edge of my chair. you must get me in one of you guys game
Damn Dslyecxi, you are a goddamn ninja. Would love to see more narrated videos in the future. This was definitely very insightful and interesting.
It's like reading Dslyecxi's as he's playing. Very interesting and really enjoyable.
Dear God, this type of video freakin had me on the edge of my seat. And the fate of Bravo. I imagines a bunch of wound men on the ground being shot one at a time by enemy insurgents... Dear God... intense.
Jeez, you're frikin amazing Dslyecxi. Clearing out an entire town by yourself
The narration was superb. I actually would watch way more of your videos if they were in this format. I tend to find arma gets a little stale sometimes, but you had my full attention for the entire 25 minutes. A+
Great stuff. I'm a big fan of live commentary - starcraft for example. I do it myself for quake on my channel. To see it from a long-time player of a game like Arma really puts a new perspective on it!
I like the videos, I am starting in a ARMA2 ACE group and learn a lot from these. Keep up the goof work!!
Good god, this and your urban sniper video are the most badass things I've ever seen on TH-cam.
Awesome video, it felt like watching you being there, like the grittiest of news reports. Thanks.