Difference between revisions of "Getting Started"

Latest revision as of 03:52, 30 March 2024

Welcome to Coalition! Just follow a few easy steps and you'll be able to join our Arma Reforger sessions.

Step 1: Download our Modpack

Our modpack can be installed by connecting to our server that is online most of the week for downloading of the modpack.

You do this by double clicking on the server and then entering the password below before letting your mods install, whilst this is happening you can follow step 2.

password: torch

Step 2: Join the Discord

If you don't have Discord installed already, you can find it here

Once you have Discord installed, you can join us at https://discord.gg/the-coalition

Step 3: Test Your Modpack and Server Connection

During the day before session it is recommended to connect to the server once beforehand to make sure your mods work and to ensure you have the correct version, this can be done by clicking on the server just like in Step 1.

If you are able to successfully join the server without any errors, you are ready to join our sessions!

If you run into any issues joining the server, post a screenshot of the error you are getting in the #tech-support channel in our Discord, and someone will help get you squared away.

Step 4: Join a Wednesday or Saturday Session

Now that you have your modpack squared away, you're ready to join a session. 45 minutes prior to session, you should see a message in Discord letting everyone know 'Prejoin is Live!' This is a special prejoin map we run prior to session to let everyone have one final chance to make sure their mods are loaded, and practice on different weapon systems and get ready for session.

First navigate to the "arma" category in the discord and join the Waiting to JIP / Slotting channel.

Once you are in the JIP channel, launch Arma Reforger and click on the button on the main menu that says Multiplayer before following Step 1 by either entering below information in "direct join" or by searching for COALITION and joining on the password locked server (see Step 1 image for an example).

IP: 135.148.136.167
Port: 2001
Password: torch

Once the actual session begins, you are only allowed to slot as one of these roles:

Assistant Automatic Rifleman
Grenadier
Rifleman Anti-tank
Vehicle Driver

Administration will call slotting roles in the order of rank:

Leaders and Medics
Specialists and NCOs 
Recruits and Public Players <-- You slot here
Soldiers 
Grunts & Everybody else

For more info about these roles, as well as an infantry overview, check out this Guide

Becoming a Member

If you like what you see and you're interested in becoming a full member of our community, come here:https://discord.com/channels/237991125523103747/1097558712379514900

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-Welcome to Coalition! Just follow a few easy steps and you'll be able to join our Arma 3 sessions in no time
+Welcome to Coalition! Just follow a few easy steps and you'll be able to join our Arma Reforger sessions.
-=== Download our Modpack ===
+=== Step 1: Download our Modpack ===
+Our modpack can be installed by connecting to our server that is online most of the week for downloading of the modpack.
-You can obtain the modpack by either of these two methods: [[Installing with a3sync|Arma3Sync ]] or [[Installing with Swifty 3|Swifty 3]].
+You do this by double clicking on the server and then entering the password below before letting your mods install, whilst this is happening you can follow step 2.
+ password: torch
+[[File:ServerName2.png|alt=Shows the Reforger lobby screen with the server favourited.|frameless|590x590px]]
-Both of these programs are community-developed projects that allow you to easily download, install, and keep the mods we use on our servers in sync.
+=== Step 2: Join the Discord ===
+If you don't have Discord installed already, you can find it [https://discord.com/ here]
-**** '''NOTE:''' Recommended startup parameters: <pre> -nosplash -noLogs -skipIntro -hugepages -malloc=tbb4malloc_bi_x64 -enableHT -world=empty -maxmem=12800 -exThreads=7 -cpuCount=4 </pre>
+Once you have Discord installed, you can join us at https://discord.gg/the-coalition
-* '''CONNECT TO TEAMSPEAK'''
+=== Step 3: Test Your Modpack and Server Connection ===
-** ts3.coalitiongroup.net
-** Teamspeak info can be found here: http://coalitiongroup.net/wiki/index.php/Server_Information
-* '''AT SESSION TIME, JOIN THE SLOTTING CHANNEL AT THE BOTTOM OF TEAMSPEAK'''
+During the day before session it is recommended to connect to the server once beforehand to make sure your mods work and to ensure you have the correct version, this can be done by clicking on the server just like in Step 1.
-[[File:JIP.jpg|200px|thumb|right|The slotting channel can be found here, at the bottom of teamspeak!]]
-** Click "Join" on Swifty or A3Sync
-** When a mission is being slotted, you will slot when you hear "Recruits and Public Players"
-*** If you join a mission late after it has started, please take a "Join in Progress (JIP)" slot at the bottom.
-** '''<span style="color: red">NOTE: As a Public Player, you are limited in the slots you are able to take:</span>'''
-*** Assistant Automatic Rifleman
-*** Grenadier
-*** Rifleman Anti-tank
-*'''For new ARMA players'''
+If you are able to successfully join the server without any errors, you are ready to join our sessions!
-If you are new to ARMA or the mods we use (like ACE medical, or ACRE radios), we can give you a short rundown of the basics before session. All you need to do is ask in discord or TS! We also suggest you attend pre-join 45 minutes prior to session start. During pre-join you can test the modpack on our server as well as ask any questions that you might have!
+If you run into any issues joining the server, post a screenshot of the error you are getting in the #tech-support channel in our Discord, and someone will help get you squared away.
+[[File:Armacatdisc.png|thumb|255x255px]]
+=== Step 4: Join a Wednesday or Saturday Session ===
-**** '''NOTE:''' Recommended startup parameters: <pre> -nosplash -noLogs -skipIntro -hugepages -malloc=tbb4malloc_bi_x64 -enableHT -world=empty -maxmem=12800 -exThreads=7 -cpuCount=4 </pre>
+Now that you have your modpack squared away, you're ready to join a session. 45 minutes prior to session, you should see a message in Discord letting everyone know 'Prejoin is Live!' This is a special prejoin map we run prior to session to let everyone have one final chance to make sure their mods are loaded, and practice on different weapon systems and get ready for session.
-*'''Next Steps'''
+First navigate to the "arma" category in the discord and join the '''''Waiting to JIP / Slotting ''''' channel.
-If you enjoy Coalition and would like unrestricted slotting, and the ability to slot as Medic, Leadership, Pilot, or other specialty slots, visit our [http://coalitiongroup.net/portal/ website] and apply to become a full member.
+Once you are in the JIP channel, launch Arma Reforger and click on the button on the main menu that says Multiplayer before following Step 1 by either entering below information in "direct join" or by searching for COALITION and joining on the password locked server (see Step 1 image for an example).
+<pre>
+IP: 135.148.136.167
+Port: 2001
+Password: torch
+</pre>
+'''Once the actual session begins, you are only allowed to slot as one of these roles:'''
+* Assistant Automatic Rifleman
+* Grenadier
+* Rifleman Anti-tank
+* Vehicle Driver
+'''Administration will call slotting roles in the order of rank:'''
+ Leaders and Medics
+ Specialists and NCOs
+ Recruits and Public Players <-- '''You slot here'''
+ Soldiers
+ Grunts & Everybody else
+''For more info about these roles, as well as an infantry overview, check out this [[New Infantry Guide|Guide]]''
+=== Becoming a Member ===
+If you like what you see and you're interested in becoming a full member of our community, come here:https://discord.com/channels/237991125523103747/1097558712379514900