Creating ArmA 3 missions for Folk ARPS (inc. FA Template)

[wolfenswan]

The FA mission template has been updated to F3 3-2-2 (official release version) and WS Fnc (20/02/2015)

There is no need to update missions already made with a version of the template using F3 3-2-2 but make sure to download it before starting work on new missions.

Changes from last Template
F3:
- Caching fixes/Improvements
- changed onLoad logo to jpg
- added new logo to be displayed for the mission list
- smaller fixes & improvements

WS_fnc:
- taskAmbush improved
- taskConvoy improved
- smaller fixes & improvements

As per usual, to update from an older version of the template you can either:
A) Copy your mission.sqm and briefing files into a fresh download of the template, then adjust init.sqf and description.ext
B) Use WinMerge to compare all files for changes and update the relevant ones.

[wolfenswan]

The FA mission template has been updated to F3 3-3-0 RC1 and WS Fnc (08/04/2015)
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This update prepares the template for the release of the marksman DLC and is not going to work with any version of A3 older than 1.42.

Changes from last Template
F3:

• Assign Gear support for Marksman DLC (#bipods, bigger MGs and new "dm" type for marksman)
• Better F3 Nametags
• Improved spectator system
• Many small tweaks and fixes
• Full readme and changelog

Ws_fnc:

• Improved positions of units in buildings (faces out of windows, no more starring at walls etc.)
• Many small improvements to existing functions (taskLand, taskAmbush etc.)

As per usual, to update from an older version of the template you can either:
A) Copy your mission.sqm and briefing files into a fresh download of the template, then adjust init.sqf and description.ext
B) Use WinMerge to compare all files for changes and update the relevant ones.

[wolfenswan]

The FA mission template has been updated to F3 3-3-0 RC2 and WS Fnc (20/04/2015)
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This is a very minor update. Missions made with RC1 don't need to be updated.

As per usual, to update from an older version (pre F3 3-3-0) of the template you can either:
A) Copy your mission.sqm and briefing files into a fresh download of the template, then adjust init.sqf and description.ext
B) Use WinMerge to compare all files for changes and update the relevant ones.

To update from RC1 to RC2:
* Replace and overwrite the f/spect/ folder in your older mission with the same folder from the fresh download.
* (Only if using the pre-placed Zeus units!) Remove the line

Code: Select all

[this] call f_fnc_zeusSyncCurator

from the init of the game master module.

[wolfenswan]

The FA mission template has been updated to F3 3-3-0 and WS Fnc (20/04/2015)
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The update from RC2 to 3-3-0 is mostly optical. An update of missions made with 3-3-0RCx is not required.

For older missions it is recommended to do a clean update by copying the mission.sqm and f/briefing/ folder into a fresh download of the FA template.

[fer]

The FA mission template has been updated to F3 3-3-0, the Folk ARPS 2015 Platoon and WS Fnc (26/04/2015)
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The update from previous versions of the FA template is significant, as our platoon's OrBat has now changed (see What is the Folk ARPS 2015 Platoon?).

[wolfenswan]

The FA mission template has been updated to F3 3-4-0

To update missions made with the template based on F3 3-4-0 RC1 copy your mission.sqm into a fresh download of the new template.

[wolfenswan]

The FA mission template has received a minor update.

The update fixes some minor gear assignment issue and tweaks ease-of-use of ws_fnc_createGarrison (functionality remains the same).

Do I need to update old missions?
Unless your mission depends on vehicle cargo using "standard" loadouts: No.

How do I update old missions?

• Replace all assignGear_Faction files with the updated versions (including _light & _standard sub-files)
• Replace ws_fnc_createGarrison in ws_fnc/AI/

[wolfenswan]

The FA mission template has been updated to F3 3-4-1dev

This update fixes a few minor issue and adds a mini-ORBAT for Gendarmerie.

Do I need to update old missions?
Not necessarily, but double-check in your init.sqf that the AI skill component is enabled (lines 149/150).