Arma 3 Free weekend + 50% off for duration

I much prefer first person for Arma, third person kind of ruins the immersion when you are able to see into buildings and over walls, but in first person you really lose the situation awareness even if you adjust the FOV (which then throws out the aim) unless you are constantly holding Alt, combine that with about 20 possible stances and I just don't have the keyboard kungfu to really enjoy it.

Driving and flying in first person is a nightmare too. I'm really thinking about getting foot pedals and track IR to make it bearable.

 

The controls in Arma 3 is a LOT better than Arma 2, no more "double tap W to sprint", etc. Try it out.

 

I just play koth.

There's almost too much choice. Idk what to try next. I don't particularly care for playing alone. Wasteland, Battle Royale and BECTI seem neat.

 

I don't think Arma shines in single player, just saying.

 

I'd like to join in on some coop games against the AI next week.

Also, the campaign features several smaller missions.

Anyhow try Bad Holiday it's singleplayer and fun.

 

Lazybum - I've got a coop server setup I use to host for up to about 4 squads.

We can play a coop mission against AI this weekend, let me know when you are around. Takes about 15 minutes to setup most missions.

Anyone else is welcome to join or use the server

 

We'll have to do some koth together.

It doesn't require any externally installed mods and it's pretty painless. It seems like a good simple game mode to get used to arma combat in.

Oh and did I forget to mention that the koth servers are fucking massive? As in 40v40-massive.

 

Okay, this is actually funny.

 

In KotH, a town is the "Hill" and each of the 3 teams has a base about 2km away, with people doing taxi runs in helicopters. The map size is irrelevant because you only really fight in the town.

 

Dslyecxi runs Shacktac which is pretty much considered the standard for ARMA communities. He literally wrote the book for ARMA - (http://ttp3.dslyecxi.com/). Bohemia actually sell this tactical guide for about $10 and its pretty good. As well as producing some really good hud mods.

Jester814 also has a bunch of good videos on youtube if you are interested in that joint op style game which is my preference.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gcjj-iqzVDU

Realistic radio mods are really good once you get used to them and playing in squads and calling in close air support or artillery from actual players is a lot of fun.