Installing our modpack - Revision history

Tanaka at 18:08, 9 March 2022

2022-03-09T18:08:51Z

Tanaka: /* Preset links */ Added a direct #repo channel link

2022-03-08T19:06:07Z

Preset links: Added a direct #repo channel link

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	= Preset links =		= Preset links =

	'''Grab the HTML repo files from the #repo channel in discord.'''		'''Grab the HTML repo files from the [https://discord.com/channels/237991125523103747/438868482273181698 #repo channel in discord].'''

	The required mod preset includes all the mods you need to play with us, However we do also allow a few optional effects related mods that change sounds and visual effects. These are optional so as not to impact performance on less powerful PCs. You only need to use the preset link for the mods you intend to use!		The required mod preset includes all the mods you need to play with us, However we do also allow a few optional effects related mods that change sounds and visual effects. These are optional so as not to impact performance on less powerful PCs. You only need to use the preset link for the mods you intend to use!

	~~Alternatively you can subscribe to all the mods on the workshop page and setup your own preset. This is not recommended if you are new to such things.~~


	== Importing a preset ==		== Importing a preset ==

Tanaka: Tanaka moved page Installing with Steam Workshop to Installing our modpack

2022-03-07T23:06:52Z

Tanaka moved page Installing with Steam Workshop to Installing our modpack

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Tanaka: /* Preset links */

2021-10-27T15:53:51Z

Preset links

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	Grab ~~them~~ from #repo in discord.		'''Grab the HTML repo files from the #repo channel in discord.'''

	The required mod preset includes all the mods you need to play with us, However we do also allow a few optional effects related mods that change sounds and visual effects. These are optional so as not to impact performance on less powerful PCs. You only need to use the preset link for the mods you intend to use!		The required mod preset includes all the mods you need to play with us, However we do also allow a few optional effects related mods that change sounds and visual effects. These are optional so as not to impact performance on less powerful PCs. You only need to use the preset link for the mods you intend to use!

Tanaka: /* Preset links */

2021-07-09T02:10:09Z

Preset links

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	~~Required mods only: https://coalitiongroup~~.~~net/files/Arma%203%20Preset%20COALITION%20Session.zip~~		Grab them from #repo in discord.

	~~Required mods + optional mods: https://coalitiongroup.net/files/Arma%203%20Preset%20COALITION%20Session%20and%20Optional.zip~~

	~~Steam workshop collection: https://steamcommunity.com/workshop/filedetails/?id=2100423220~~

	The required mod preset includes all the mods you need to play with us, However we do also allow a few optional effects related mods that change sounds and visual effects. These are optional so as not to impact performance on less powerful PCs. You only need to use the preset link for the mods you intend to use!		The required mod preset includes all the mods you need to play with us, However we do also allow a few optional effects related mods that change sounds and visual effects. These are optional so as not to impact performance on less powerful PCs. You only need to use the preset link for the mods you intend to use!

Tanaka at 05:06, 24 February 2021

2021-02-24T05:06:57Z

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	Required mods only: https://coalitiongroup.net/files/Arma%203%20Preset%20COALITION%20Session.zip		Required mods only: https://coalitiongroup.net/files/Arma%203%20Preset%20COALITION%20Session.zip

	~~All~~ mods + optional mods: https://coalitiongroup.net/files/Arma%203%20Preset%20COALITION%20Session%20and%20Optional.zip		Required mods + optional mods: https://coalitiongroup.net/files/Arma%203%20Preset%20COALITION%20Session%20and%20Optional.zip

	Steam workshop collection: https://steamcommunity.com/workshop/filedetails/?id=2100423220		Steam workshop collection: https://steamcommunity.com/workshop/filedetails/?id=2100423220

Philbilly: /* For everyone */

2021-01-05T16:41:44Z

For everyone

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	Occasionally we have our own fixes or variations of mod files that we use. If you try to launch the game and it warns about missing mod dependencies the first time you run the pack, you should typically '''''IGNORE''''' this warning message and '''''NOT RUN''''' the dependencies. Doing so may result in conflicting mods.		Occasionally we have our own fixes or variations of mod files that we use. If you try to launch the game and it warns about missing mod dependencies the first time you run the pack, you should typically '''''IGNORE''''' this warning message and '''''NOT RUN''''' the dependencies. Doing so may result in conflicting mods.

			Any time the modpack has additions or removals you will need to come here to this page for the updated HTML. You simply repeat the same process but click the "overwrite" prompt when it appears.

	=== For Mission Designers ===		=== For Mission Designers ===

Philbilly: /* Important Notes */ Formatting for note section. Future proofing.

2021-01-05T16:26:45Z

Important Notes: Formatting for note section. Future proofing.

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	== Important Notes ==		== Important Notes ==

			=== For everyone===

	Occasionally we have our own fixes or variations of mod files that we use. If you try to launch the game and it warns about missing mod dependencies the first time you run the pack, you should typically '''''IGNORE''''' this warning message and '''''NOT RUN''''' the dependencies. Doing so may result in conflicting mods.		Occasionally we have our own fixes or variations of mod files that we use. If you try to launch the game and it warns about missing mod dependencies the first time you run the pack, you should typically '''''IGNORE''''' this warning message and '''''NOT RUN''''' the dependencies. Doing so may result in conflicting mods.

	~~'''~~Mission Designers~~'''~~ must use only the required mods when creating a mission. This is because any mod running while in the creation process will add a dependency to the mission file which the server will check against its own mod line. Since optional mods only run locally and not server side, this will break the mission when the server looks at the mod dependencies and doesn't know what to do with its hands. As a result Mission Designers should setup both presets if they intend to run the optional mods during session and pay close attention to which mods they run when creating missions to save themselves and the QA team time and a headache.		=== For Mission Designers ===

			You must use only the required mods when creating a mission. This is because any mod running while in the creation process will add a dependency to the mission file which the server will check against its own mod line. Since optional mods only run locally and not server side, this will break the mission when the server looks at the mod dependencies and doesn't know what to do with its hands. As a result Mission Designers should setup both presets if they intend to run the optional mods during session and pay close attention to which mods they run when creating missions to save themselves and the QA team time and a headache.

			Fret not it is a simple fix if you do make the mistake. However, you have been warned!

Philbilly: /* Important Notes */

2021-01-05T16:23:14Z

Important Notes

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	Occasionally we have our own fixes or variations of mod files that we use. If you try to launch the game and it warns about missing mod dependencies the first time you run the pack, you should typically '''''IGNORE''''' this warning message and '''''NOT RUN''''' the dependencies. Doing so may result in conflicting mods.		Occasionally we have our own fixes or variations of mod files that we use. If you try to launch the game and it warns about missing mod dependencies the first time you run the pack, you should typically '''''IGNORE''''' this warning message and '''''NOT RUN''''' the dependencies. Doing so may result in conflicting mods.

	Mission Designers must use only the required mods when creating a mission. This is because any mod running while in the creation process will add a dependency to the mission file which the server will check against its own mod line. Since optional mods only run locally and not server side, this will break the mission when the server looks at the mod dependencies and doesn't know what to do with its hands. As a result Mission Designers should setup both presets if they intend to run the optional mods during session and pay close attention to which mods they run when creating missions to save themselves and the QA team time and a headache.		'''Mission Designers''' must use only the required mods when creating a mission. This is because any mod running while in the creation process will add a dependency to the mission file which the server will check against its own mod line. Since optional mods only run locally and not server side, this will break the mission when the server looks at the mod dependencies and doesn't know what to do with its hands. As a result Mission Designers should setup both presets if they intend to run the optional mods during session and pay close attention to which mods they run when creating missions to save themselves and the QA team time and a headache.

Philbilly: /* Important Notes */ Added note for potential mission designers

2021-01-05T16:21:04Z

Important Notes: Added note for potential mission designers

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	Occasionally we have our own fixes or variations of mod files that we use. If you try to launch the game and it warns about missing mod dependencies the first time you run the pack, you should typically '''''IGNORE''''' this warning message and '''''NOT RUN''''' the dependencies. Doing so may result in conflicting mods.		Occasionally we have our own fixes or variations of mod files that we use. If you try to launch the game and it warns about missing mod dependencies the first time you run the pack, you should typically '''''IGNORE''''' this warning message and '''''NOT RUN''''' the dependencies. Doing so may result in conflicting mods.

			Mission Designers must use only the required mods when creating a mission. This is because any mod running while in the creation process will add a dependency to the mission file which the server will check against its own mod line. Since optional mods only run locally and not server side, this will break the mission when the server looks at the mod dependencies and doesn't know what to do with its hands. As a result Mission Designers should setup both presets if they intend to run the optional mods during session and pay close attention to which mods they run when creating missions to save themselves and the QA team time and a headache.

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	The required mod preset includes all the mods you need to play with us, However we do also allow a few optional effects related mods that change sounds and visual effects. These are optional so as not to impact performance on less powerful PCs. You only need to use the preset link for the mods you intend to use!		The required mod preset includes all the mods you need to play with us, However we do also allow a few optional effects related mods that change sounds and visual effects. These are optional so as not to impact performance on less powerful PCs. You only need to use the preset link for the mods you intend to use!
	== Importing a preset ==		= Importing a preset =

	:~~1.) Use~~ the ~~links~~ above ~~to download the HTML file for the preset you would like to use.~~		:*Download the preset from above

	:~~2.)~~ Open the ARMA 3 launcher, and click the "mods" tab		:*Open the ARMA 3 launcher, and click the "mods" tab
	[[file:vanillalncher.png\|500px]]		[[file:vanillalncher.png\|500px]]

	:~~3.)~~ Click the "Presets" dropdown on the top right		:*Click the "Presets" dropdown on the top right
	[[file:vanillalncher1.png\|500px]]		[[file:vanillalncher1.png\|500px]]

	:~~4.)~~ You should now see the "Import" button at the bottom of this dropdown. Click it.		:*You should now see the "Import" button at the bottom of this dropdown. Click it.
	[[file:vanillalncher2.png\|500px]]		[[file:vanillalncher2.png\|500px]]

	:~~5.)~~ This will open a file explorer window. In this window find the HTML in your downloads folder and select it as the file you would like to import. Then click open.		:*This will open a file explorer window. In this window find the HTML in your downloads folder and select it as the file you would like to import. Then click open.
	[[file:vanillalncher3.png\|500px]]		[[file:vanillalncher3.png\|500px]]

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	Once the mods are all downloaded you are good to play! You also have a preset that will allow you to easily swap between modpacks with the click of a button!		Once the mods are all downloaded you are good to play! You also have a preset that will allow you to easily swap between modpacks with the click of a button!

	== Important Notes ==		= Important Notes =

	=== For everyone===		== For everyone ==

	Occasionally we have our own fixes or variations of mod files that we use. If you try to launch the game and it warns about missing mod dependencies the first time you run the pack, you should typically '''''IGNORE''''' this warning message and '''''NOT RUN''''' the dependencies. Doing so may result in conflicting mods.		Occasionally we have our own fixes or variations of mod files that we use. If you try to launch the game and it warns about missing mod dependencies the first time you run the pack, you should typically '''''IGNORE''''' this warning message and '''''NOT RUN''''' the dependencies. Doing so may result in conflicting mods.
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	Any time the modpack has additions or removals you will need to come here to this page for the updated HTML. You simply repeat the same process but click the "overwrite" prompt when it appears.		Any time the modpack has additions or removals you will need to come here to this page for the updated HTML. You simply repeat the same process but click the "overwrite" prompt when it appears.

	=== For Mission Designers ===		== For Mission Designers ==

	You must use only the required mods when creating a mission. This is because any mod running while in the creation process will add a dependency to the mission file which the server will check against its own mod line. Since optional mods only run locally and not server side, this will break the mission when the server looks at the mod dependencies and doesn't know what to do with its hands. As a result Mission Designers should setup both presets if they intend to run the optional mods during session and pay close attention to which mods they run when creating missions to save themselves and the QA team time and a headache.		You must use only the required mods when creating a mission. This is because any mod running while in the creation process will add a dependency to the mission file which the server will check against its own mod line. Since optional mods only run locally and not server side, this will break the mission when the server looks at the mod dependencies and doesn't know what to do with its hands. As a result Mission Designers should setup both presets if they intend to run the optional mods during session and pay close attention to which mods they run when creating missions to save themselves and the QA team time and a headache.

	Fret not it is a simple fix if you do make the mistake. However, you have been warned!		Fret not it is a simple fix if you do make the mistake. However, you have been warned!