ArmA 3 3DEN Editor Tutorial - Building a Simple Mission part 1

[@DasBlarcy]

Awesome, now I just need friends to play with.

[@connorslic5999]

same

[@Mazu12]

Yep

[@garekfowler]

u don't need friends

[@ColumbianSpirit]

garfowld I just agee. Half of the two thousand hours I have on ArmA are me zeusing AI vs. AI.. pretty enjoyable in fact

[@chazzarknight2304]

that's indeed an oof.

[@tomkrausz2166]

Man arma 3 really is doing an excellent job of not getting stagnant. Both for players and content creators, from map makers to video makers like yourself. Like the videos where you play Zeus are equal parts informative, cool, and funny as shit (thinking about a few hilarious moments). Gotta give Bohemia some credit.

[@Jester814]

I look at ArmA as a game that's a different experience every time you play, and that brings it a great deal of longevity. Add to that the fact that it's moddable and players can make their own maps, and the sandboxishness of it all, it's years and years of non-stagnant gameplay. You can even take one of my more recent mission series as an example, the one where we were police officers on Sahrani. Sahrani is the ArmA 1 map. It's 15 years old, and it's still usable in ArmA 3. And no matter how many times you've done a mission in the same town over the years in ArmA - every time you go back it's still different. Different enemies, different approach, different fortifications, and a different outcome. Before I found ArmA, I had been playing WoW for ~7 years. At some point I really started to hate WoW. I don't know when it was, but I finally realized that it was due to the fact that I was doing the same fucking thing over and over and over and over again every single day. I was a PvPer in WoW. It took the WoW devs something like 6 fucking years to add a second Capture the Flag map. They could have pumped out 10 in one day. PvP was the only dynamic thing you could do in WoW. PvE was the exact same thing every. single. day. At least PvP was unpredictable, but it was largely ignored and the maps were extremely repetitive. Repetitive is the best word I can think of for WoW other than "grindy", which it was. I played UO before WoW. UO was this massive, open world MMO with this amazing community on almost every server. You could make your own quests in UO as a guild and have other people run through them. Competetions, tournaments, UO was amazing. Fuck you very much EA. I am greatly looking forward to Chronicles of Elyria because it finally, truly seems to be a spiritual successor to UO.... but now I'm rambling. Then I found ArmA. Something that has a map so large you can play on it for a year straight and always have a different experience. And that's just one map. There are dozens of maps for ArmA. The point I'm trying to make is: when you give the players creative control, the game will never end(at least until the engine/graphics are so dated as to no longer give you the experience you desire).

[@Aliasalpha]

"I finally realized that it was due to the fact that I was doing the same fucking thing over and over and over and over again every single day" Hehe you just described my experience with Destiny

[@tomkrausz2166]

Very well spoken, I could not have said it better myself. I have had similar experiences with games, not for the extent of time you have, but I completely agree. With the majority of games coming out recently seeming either so generic, or just like an excuse to make money with minimal effort, this series really gives me hope that someone knows how to do something right. Regardless, your comment summed everything up better than I could. Love it man.

[@jonparkes9205]

As well as them working on DayZ as well!

[@CapwellUk]

Technically this is a different team. But still Bohemia Interactive all the same.

[@Betacak3]

"Disable AI" does not mean that you can not play it in single player. It means that in a multiplayer game the AI does not fill the empty slots. If you want to play a mission with 5 people, you will get 3 AI players unless you check "Disable AI". You will always have 7 AI teammates in singleplayer, regardless of this setting.

[@rayb5391]

for days i have been trying to find a way to remain in control of grouped ai upon respawn. i always join the leader position and i have control over my team until i die. then another AI takes charge. Is there a way i can stay in control of my grouped ai. ive looked all over for something, and have found nothing other than it can be done. I should also tell you ive never edited any files in my mission directory. I'm running cba mod cups mods terrain/vehicles etc. exile, eden enhanced and mcc.

[@ComandanteJ]

Ever since Op. Flashpoint i've been fascinated by the editor. I've been away from the game for a year or so, and finding out that the "old" editor is dead got me worried. But thanks to this vid, i see that the Eden editor is a really nice evolution.

[@Jester814]

The best part is that you just hit the map button and it basically turns into the old 2d editor. And since the engine has changed very little in that aspect since ArmA 2, most things translate across both games and all iterations of editing.

[@PureFalcon1]

Wow. I was actually recommended this to help learn the basics of mission editing, and I was sad they weren't updated for Eden. I guess I showed up at the right time.

[@Jester814]

I guess so, considering the video isn't even live yet :p

[@StkyDkNMeBlz]

Instruction unclear. Recreated The Tiananmen Massacre instead

[@Bathsaltknight]

The what?

[@Bathsaltknight]

@SpikeR I can't see your comment? Did you type something?

[@DeezUp4Da3zz]

@@Bathsaltknight who are you talking to?

[@l3yfajamz]

thankyou! for these videos, as a pc game noob these are extremely helpful. I will be watching these vids many times with a notepad to jot everything down. I not even tried online game yet LOL, as I'm still learning the controls id just be a liability out there. struggling in campaign (The east wind-Radio silence). with 11.7 hours. such a complicated game from only playing consoles in the past. and k/m is so difficult not to mention arma3 is so overwhelming. all that said i love the game already, as I see the potential it holds for when I have the knowledge and got comfortable with how it all works. thank you jester new sub here matey ! 👍

[@Snowmirage6453]

Thank you for posting this. I was having a lot of fun with Arma 2 years ago building crazy missions for my friends and I, but I've put off learning how to do it in Arma 3 for years now so I never got into the game. Even though I bought in really early on. This finally gave me the ambition I needed to get back at it thanks!

[@bainhoward819]

This was super useful, i am going to watch all the parts of this series over the weekend :)

[@Pradatoru]

Finally found someone to explain it from front to end . THANK YOU

[@liuleo1682]

No more 90's graphic from the past ,nice job.

[@Aliasalpha]

Nice vid mate. In a future video, were you going to do a bit showing how much the 3den enhanced mod adds for people who don't know about it? I'm assuming you do, if not it's amazingly handy & I can't recommend it highly enough.

[@brendanluong7035]

Maybe recommend it to AAF? It's the noot noot

[@jakeandthebowtie]

This was genuinely really helpful with some of the finer aspects of the editor (such as the respawn markers) - so thank you very much!

[@balosc1]

Regarding the virtual ammo box... It took me ages to work out why this was not working for me. I was going to the crate and pressing "i" expecting it to be inventory, and all I got was an empty crate. Eventually I discovered if you use the scroll wheel on the mouse you get an option to choose "arsenal" from the menu that appears on the top left of the screen and all the goodies are there....

[@falcontoledo]

Really nice vid. Please keep this good tutorials up! They help TONS to people like me, who never created a mission before. Thanks for the inspiration and I will be waiting for your next tutorials and I hope they get more and more complex :). Great job pal!

[@kondzik5253]

Awesome ! Thank you so, so much man ! This movie helped me to create my ever first Custom cooperative mission at Eden's Editor. Thank you so much !

[@TeamPill]

Nice guide. I saw your previous one for the 2d editor and i'm grateful that you made this tutorial.

[@Archangelm127]

Excellent structure, excellent pacing, excellent clarity of voice. (Professional trainer here.) =)

[@LouieDiNicola]

I've been waiting for your EDEN tutorials. Excited to see the rest of the updates. Thanks!

[@SimonRandall]

When you build a mission you need to turn all your mods off first, otherwise they get automatically included in the file and other players can't play the mission . Only load the mods that you want in the mission. Things like 'Sway fix' & 'Advanced movement' can be loaded after the mission is published.

[@Jester814]

First of all, this tutorial is completely mod free. Secondly, you're incorrect. A mod that you have loaded will only become required for a mission if you use some aspect of it to build the mission. The two mods you mentioned specifically are both client side and have no objects or modules to put down in a mission, so they would not be required for a mission if I were running them while building the mission. Only if you use something from a mod, say: Leight's OpFor - I put down an opfor unit from his mod in the mission itself ACE - I put down an ACE Module does it become a requirement for the mission. So yes, to be safe when building a mission, you should have all mods turned off unless you're making that mod a requirement for the mission, but it's not necessarily necessary.

[@SimonRandall]

Education is a beautiful thing !

[@CalibratedCore]

Jester, Fantastic tutorial! Thanks for the step by step guide!

[@vanished001]

If you highlight all players and right click chose edit loadout. You can customize all players at once. Then go to each individual and change what you want inside the editor. You can also put down a MP respawn module and highlight all players and sync them to it. This will let you respawn on squad mates.

[@stuarthill6065]

Really like the video Jester, i'm new to the editor and found it very easy to follow. I will start creating my own. I develop MOD etc but never created own missions before.

[@TheBwinfrey]

3 questions for you .1 how do I take off stamina ( I did the whole click each playable character and unenable stamina but when I play it there is still stamina on), 2 how do I add the abilities to use earplugs and holstering of the weapons, 3 how can I place squads of playable characters but still have the option to make groups in game like player menus send invites thing? Love the tutorials watch s few already been a big help.

[@Jlewis-fs5qc]

Brandon Winfrey Scripts and mods bud.

[@KnightShadowsong]

Awesome, I've been wanting to play with the editor for a bit and now I have a basic idea on how. thanks for the help with that.

[@robweaver9763]

You can also edit AI weapons and gear individually by right clicking on the AI and clicking on 'Edit Loadout' which brings up the virtual arsenal.

[@Jester814]

That's fuckin cool

[@ThePrestd]

You can also save these as preset loadouts

[@zacharymaser2366]

+Jester814 you can also empty a vehicle by holding alt so you dont have to constantly check the load with crew box.

[@pixelrabbit261]

Absolutely awesome tutorial mate. Gonna try the next 2 tutorials now... brilliant!

[@matyaskafonek5684]

men without you i would be lost in the arma3 thank you a lot :)

[@4fingers97]

Oh man I loved your 2d editor guide. Thanks for doing an Eden one.

[@HighEnergy001]

Thank you so much for a useful tutorial video.

[@maplemoose6536]

Just so you know if you press Ctrl-O in the menu it will go into the 2d editor.

[@69DangerousD]

You're awesome Jester! Thank you for your updated tutorials!

[@Weareghosts1]

I'd recommend mission asset pack mod from steam workshop. Adds a bunch more to modules and configuration options to units like ambient movements and stuff. Makes life heaps easier.

[@patrikpitkanen7154]

i downloaded your mission and opened it and as soon as i got into that downloaded scenario all the mini copters exploded. genius

[@zeektm1762]

FINALLY FOR GOD SAKES A 3DEN TUTORIAL

[@aaronbolinger9866]

Thank christ there is a search bar now. About time.

[@glazesleg1876]

This really helped me in making a zuse mission

[@Apision_]

thanks bro for guide control keyboard and solution to make some custom mission

[@framspl33n]

Great video, I like where you're going with this series!

[@kman175]

This was awesome....perfect for a newbie to learn.

[@zr0w3n-16]

Kevin Stockton sorry, I'm new to Arma, is this part of the base game, or DLC or Mods??

[@kman175]

It's part of the base game (updated to the newest version, but without the DLC's your won't get the HD version of the DLC's. Does that answer your question?

[@HALLFAMILY109]

Thank you so much! This video helped me out A LOT!

[@thegoodlife167]

Dude, Thank you so much !!! this has been so helpful. you are awesome.

[@Aruchan16]

So much like for this video Jester, really helpful !

[@timppaUT]

Good tutorial! Got one question though: What are, and how to access on editor, those vehicles internal inventories, if you wanna customize (or at least check) them out? Or are they just empty as default? Naturally you could fill them anyway you like as you got access to arsenal at start, but i’d rather make them ready the way i like without hazzle with arsenal.

[@418-Error]

Double-click on the vehicle. Inventory is at the bottom.

[@The_Preacher_LLC]

oh nice. I just found this (after my last comment on your older vids.) I'm trying to create some BLackwater aviation / CIA missions. Pickup rebels in a plane, have them get in and drop them off at other areas of map

[@slipp420]

gonna be trying to make a saving private Ryan mission starting on Normandy this should be fun

[@onelastmarine]

please do more eden editor videos this was really helpful and inspiring.

[@Brody_Austin]

Your tutorials are very helpful!

[@thronabulax]

Thanks Jester. So helpful.

[@erikholgersson9235]

There is no need to type in respawn west.You just need a respawn position and then select side and type etc in atributes.

[@ivanoldano2741]

very clear and useful, helped me a lot, u earned a sub man ;D

[@samwhmas7820]

Can u make a "free play" like you used to be able to in Arma 2 where you had to dominate the entire map to win?

[@Corpus19]

Thank you for the tutorials.

[@Blackcombatxx]

guys in arma 3 editior there is tv camera and elctronic how to use them and make them work

[@skyleranderson1984]

Jester are you going to do more editor tutorials or is this it? Subbed btw

[@fbiunit6977]

hey i just got arma 3 today and idk how to use it could i get some help on how to get to the editor?

[@dljtwo]

Thanks for sharing this. I subscribed to this scenario yesterday, loaded it up and the Littlebirds blowup immediately after I launch the template. Are they supposed to? LOL

[@lecollin6739]

this help very much thanks

[@ricardou5282]

Is there a away to change the OPFOR faction for the Base module ( the one that auto mans a Base ). For example, set it to russians (RHS) instead of CSAT. Thanks!

[@slayerjohn447]

The default game does not do that. ALiVE mod does that. It will be mil objective module that mans the bases. But you need multiple modules for it function. But in less than five minutes you can man a town and base with modded OPFOR units.

[@TakeHomeTheCup]

No. I don't think so. It's hardcoded.

[@davidincolorado4684]

Jester, when you play your multi player missions, do you host? We took my old gaming rig and turned it into a dedicated Arma 3 server with a 25 slot TeamSpeak. All free!!!! It really helps free up the mission as far as FPS is concerned.

[@thirdgen377]

"SIMPLE". Nothing is simple. Just a damn pain in the ass lol.

[@wilsondq0c]

Thank god for your tutorials (;

[@neonz2712]

Hey, Jester, could you please sort your Arma 3 Tutorials playlist?

[@111alexg]

Thanks.

[@user-zh8wl3ct2w]

I HAD THIS WORKING ONCE AND NOW I CANT FIGURE IT OUT. Great video but I'm having trouble with the AI When I test the scenario I don't have any control of the AI I can't command them and they are not correctly marked. I'm so confused to what I'm doing wrong.

[@supertaranta7897]

Thank you! This is great

[@matteolanzillotta8718]

do a vid on how to do shops in missions

[@taisaku6750]

I never really thought of this till now... how do you force yourself to bleed out in real life.... you just start scooping your blood out?

[@CyKo176]

thanks for the great tutorial

[@cptblackdesk6505]

hey man you're videos really helped me get started on A3editor but I cant work out how to do an intro. I've tried using the exec camera command and left clicking then copying from clipboard to a scene.SQS script in the mission folder but tbh I dont know wtf I'm doing only started on editor 2 days ago.. you know what if you could help me out id appreciate it af! already subbed for you're great tutorials

[@Jester814]

I've never messed with intros and I don't do scripting, sorry.

[@cptblackdesk6505]

ok thanks for reply mate

[@ninjaarcades7356]

Wow this great can you build custom terrain?

[@pr3at0rian2]

Jester! Thanks a bunch for going over this stuff! I'm VERY new at making missions and the such. I have a big question. I've got the ammo box down where you can configure your loadout like you have with the init string (thanks for actually putting it in the comments) and everything but I can't find an option in there where you get more magazines. Do I need another init line? Or do I need to put another box down with a different init line? Or am I missing an obvious click to get to where you just add magazines. Please help! Great vids! Sub'd for sure!

[@Jobby2077]

Thank you for this!

[@DeePaignall]

Great idea to have these on Steam;)

[@Poodleinacan]

For the Arsenal, enter this>>>> 0 = ["AmmoboxInit",[this,true]] spawn BIS_fnc_arsenal;

[@Gregamite]

To Open the old 2D Editor (The Best For Mission Making IMO) Select the map name, then press CTRL + O , Then It'll load up :)

[@mohammadrickypratama6720]

Thank you.

[@RossDanby]

Thanks Jester!

[@Delexical_]

When in editor menu, press ctrl o for 2d editor.

[@airshark2764]

how to change the eden interface its so big and when i change the HUD to very small it will be unplayble any help to make the eden interface smaller not all the hud

[@MrMaxwesty]

love it thanks man!

[@hellenictech]

Very good video. Do you know how can I insert armies from different nationalities into the editor?

[@nosadk]

super video, thanks:)

[@Lightrah]

I'm trying to place cargo boxes with the Arsenal script and it just does not work. I'm not sure why but the box only has inventory and no arsenal options

[@YorkTacticalGaming]

so the respawns work for me when i'm testing but my players continue to spawn on death location and I can't seem to figure out why

[@SkiesTheLich]

dude i did everything you did and still when i go into multiplayer there is no playable slots ....... why?

[@seniorscouse3346]

How do i get the npcs to put there guns down/safety while walking on patrol

[@payden0_086]

How do you make objectives so a.i will go and fight each other instead of standing around

[@benjiminus04]

Thanks man!!

[@32Jonathan32]

Thank YOU!

[@georgiogiraffe8484]

How do you use custom load outs from the virtual arsenal in the EDEN editor?

[@LilShrimp01]

Tutorial on how to make locked loadouts, like medic, sniper, etc that people have to pick? Ie, they can't pick what they want, they have to take a specific class.

[@olliecheung6903]

How do you change a units side (BLUFOR, NATO etc.)

[@shradgamer8116]

Swap it with the side you want or link it to a side like aaf to nato if you want it to be nato

[@WiredPlays]

Hey mate, i followed this to make a mission however i have a slight issue, i set the respawn exactly like you did however when my friends die they respawn on the spot however when i respawn i respawn at the marker, can someone help please?

[@season5captainlex047]

awesome 👍👍

[@keystonefury3155]

Jester, is there away to have the AI fly, drive, ext. to a drop off point?

[@nicollassilva1283]

In Altis i didn't found an good spot for an base so I'm making an base on an beach

[@YesImMike]

I tried customing some units and when i start the misson they go back to their standard gear any idea how to stop it?

[@L_Law]

How would I be able to just spectate the scene? So i could record or take screenshots of lets say a truck going down a road that i set a way point to. Is that even possible?

[@SmartDuckGaming]

Hello Jester814, awesome videos and gameplay. Man one question, do you know which mode i can use to pick attributes/identity/face directly from edit loadout menu? like choosing uniform or vest? I want to be able to see faces and tattoos directly from edit loadout. Please let me know, thanks!!!

[@MacoDeVinx]

So i know this is 3 years ago but would you know how to combine this trigger to an object or something, say you trigger this at a doorway but you hear this music playing in the room further away from you and not in the doorway?

[@Jester814]

No clue. You'll have to post on the BI forum or discord. Sounds like a script.

[@MacoDeVinx]

@@Jester814 How embarrassing xD I commented on the wrong video somehow, my bad, figure it out by myself anyways but thanks for commenting

[@rayb5391]

for days i have been trying to find a way to remain in control of grouped ai upon respawn. i always join the leader position and i have control over my team until i die. then another AI takes charge. Is there a way i can stay in control of my grouped ai. ive looked all over for something, and have found nothing other than it can be done. I should also tell you ive never edited any files in my mission directory. I'm running cba mod cups mods terrain/vehicles etc. exile, eden enhanced and mcc.