ARMA 3 Warhammer Mods | Deep Dive

[@makairidah8354]

When the imperium needed him the most. He returns

[@PonchaYT]

I was never gone. This just takes time.

[@SneedRemembrancer]

@@PonchaYT but you just need to press the make video button and an hour long well edited video is instantly made. /s

[@gratuitouslurking8610]

Just like it took Cawl 10k years to rewrite most the lore out from under us, it takes a bit of time for people to get their affairs in order :P

[@natecondy4125]

@@PonchaYT FOR THE EMPEROR

[@SnackBird]

So glad someone came to talking to all these people, I just wish GW wasn't the main reason as to why the community can't be big enough for more notice

[@PonchaYT]

It was a pleasure to talk to all of them.

[@nobelissimos8719]

The irony. The community has to hide from it's own progenitor.

[@dimwitsixtytwelve]

@@nobelissimos8719 I know right? I was subbed to this guy that had started his own Horus heresy channel, doing in depth breakdowns and opinion videos. Guy must have been shut down by gw because one day all his videos were deleted. GW suck ass!

[@WK-47]

That might explain why it took me so long just to come across a video (from RubixRaptor) that combined Arma 3 and 40k. I'd been aware of Arma for maybe 15 years and was curious about the military realism but had no idea it was even moddable. I love 40k, as YT knows, so the discovery was just amazing. I thought TES had a great modding community, but this is just incredible. It's made me strongly consider both getting into Arma 3 and back into the miniatures, and there are clearly pro-level designers out there, so it's just baffling when companies like GW (or T2 when it comes to GTA) don't take advantage of such a dedicated, talented community most IPs could only dream of having.

[@dimwitsixtytwelve]

@@WK-47Hell yeah arma 3 is modable! That’s how dayz came about with the arma2 mod. I finally got a pc powerful enough to run arma 3 this year, and was excited to play the arma 3 dayz mod as I had seen some cool videos on it. Sadly the reality didn’t match up. Most of the servers didn’t have zombies on them because the players found them frustrating. Makes me wonder why they didn’t play a different mod, of which there is many and the game itself is pretty fun.

[@100Servings]

When I was in the Army, we had to do training in a heavily modified version of Operation Flashpoint. As far as I know, they're still using this for different training scenarios simply because it's so flexible and immersive. It's also super stressful and a great training resource for leaders.

[@XxXDBKXxX]

Can confirm from multiple sources this is true.

[@scordova98]

They also run tactical breakdowns and briefs in a modified version of arma2. Its mostly used for officer training iirc but I've heard of infantry using it. They publish some of the videos to KZbin channel: OEC G&V

[@100Servings]

@@scordova98 We used it for training convoy operations and communications.

[@PvtHudson98]

Was in the Marines infantry and can confirm we used it, but it was useless compared to real training. Really fun though, but not exactly stressful.

[@100Servings]

@@PvtHudson98 Take a junior officer and a bunch of soldiers who don't play video games at all and watch it become Headless Chicken Simulator.

[@l0rf]

This is a fantastic and much too rare way to give insight into modding projects, thank you for going the extra mile and not just show off a few assets and clips of gameplay.

[@PonchaYT]

That was the mission from the start. It was very tempting at moments but I stood by having the modders being the main focus.

[@shyneus9773]

Seeing all this from an outsiders perspective after being in the community for bit of a little while really helps. I've kinda taken all of this for granted, especially compared to other 40k video games and content. Really helps me appreciate what we have and how epic it really all is.

[@Janovich]

Didn't expect that :') Great video, thanks for mentioning me a lil bit. Its always so cool to see my models being used in mods. These guys blow my mind

[@PonchaYT]

Oh yeah, webknight only had good things to say about you mate. 😁

[@kamarapikachu4991]

32:18 When the Commisar tells you that you're being deployed to the most inhospitable death world in the galaxy against an enemy that has the best defenses that Commisar has ever seen outside of Tera

[@azzy8121]

44:40 As a paintball ref this is very true, but in the states it's a lot more yelling at people to keep there masks on so they don't get blinded

[@PonchaYT]

haha, the worse crime is how much paintballs are in the UK.

[@WarbossRB]

So fucking true, and sad part is adults are worse than the kids. I've sat out dozens more adults than kids for this alone.

[@azzy8121]

@@WarbossRB Not to mention that basically for 2 hours if they book a private party they make us parent the kids, and have the audacity not to tip.

[@Morveyn]

54:28 Don't do this. That method works for getting mods installed on your PC, but you still end up having to select and add them to a mod list manually. Instead, use the dropdown menu on the top right of the mods tab, and use the 'import' button on the bottom of that dropdown to import the complete modlist as its own saved preset, with you only having to verify fresh downloads. Can adjust the name of the preset and move around mods as need be afterwards just the same. That said, good on ya for making this vid, Poncha. Hope you had fun with your short time riding with the Consecrators and House Terryn.

[@Sharkfin543]

Hey man think thats a glitch on ur end, using the method detailed in the video works fine and u can click the drop down menu to select from various modlists installed this way

[@woody6678]

Wrong, Either method works to create a mod preset Smh morveyn u big dingus

[@theminorityshack7071]

@@woody6678 Sometimes it glitches, I have his problem.

[@LirutheLanceCorporal]

A great freaking video man!

[@maximillianlovett6945]

Yo fancy seeing you here liru

[@martinford4553]

Perfect, something to help me get through this damn Tonsillitis while I struggle to sleep. Hero saving me from boredom.

[@YourCorvus]

Seeing the influence of the *Rats* in random 40k ARMA communities is heartwarming and terrifying.

[@jonnykuglmeier9625]

We are the rats, rats we're the rats

[@NGorso1]

First Space Marine 2 announced, now another Puncha review! A glorious week for the Warhammer 40k!

[@luangomes2431]

The emperor is with us this month Happy sanguinala

[@realmcafee]

games workshop had lost me and I'm very patient | not for mods tho

[@luangomes2431]

@@realmcafee did the first game had mods

[@planescaped]

"But of course I know you're here for Warhammer" I'd be perfectly happy seeing you branch out into other things, I'm here for your presentation style and delivery.

[@KommissarAzuraCh]

Thank you so much for showcasing TIOW, ICP, etc. I've been in the project since it was the old Arma 40k mod with LFH. Then went over to TIOW with gorechild, panzer, supe, battlestad, etc. it's been a wild 4+ years ride. Thank you for at least showcasing a bit of the modding history for Arma 3. -Kommissar

[@thebrentwood4158]

Great video! As a member of the community, the work the modders (mission creators and zeus operators as well) put into creating the content is always appreciated and unreal and allows us to create scenarios to have a great time in. Glad to see you've found the hidden gem that is the Arma 3 WH40k modding community!

[@rukasu1511]

I was on a soft-sim roleplay The Clone Wars unit during 3 years and i can asure you, it was one of the best multiplayer experiences of my life. Made a bunch of friends and literally seeing people crying in the final mision was perfect

[@rukasu1511]

Oh and one time we did an operation with the TOW mod playing as orks using voice changers and was hilarious

[@WeedmanTheThird]

I'm really glad you had a talk with as many devs for the mods as you could, I genuinely love talking with these guys as much as I can so I'm glad they got their time to shine.

[@icpofficial2569]

Top tier. As always, great video!

[@webknight8932]

That was a blast to watch, good work Poncha! I am thankfull that you was able to show all of the hard work that goes behind the scenes. I appreciate all of the modders who work for that community, you are bringing really good stuff, keep it up! P.S. Please....i beg you....do not ask me to do terminators.

[@burgers4alvn393]

and we appreciate you for and all the work you've done!

[@Demurr]

Even though I never played Arma mods and doubt that I will I still can appreciate the ammount of work you personally (that melee combat, duuude!) and the rest of the mod community do. It's titanic, gargantuan, incredible! P.S.: Terminators. When?

[@richarddavies-vanvoorhis6708]

tErMiNaToRs WhEn

[@gratuitouslurking8610]

You're doing the Dark God's work on expanding the enemy roster for AI ops.

[@Scorch052]

so you're saying terminators are next, right?

[@timothysmith7364]

I.... I'm impressed with the work gone into this and the genuine attempt to interview the developers for the history of the matter. I'm subscribing. Thank you :)

[@NomasX]

Man this really makes respect mod teams even more, I knew it took time but jesus christ that's even more.

[@100Servings]

Amazing video, Poncha. We all use mods for all kinds of games, but we often take the people who make them for granted. You give them the respect and recognition that they absolutely deserve. You're a good man. You said this video was going to be worth waiting for, and it was. Keep up the good work!

[@donvansnarr198]

"You hit rocks at this speed your fucked" *Instantly deleted* It's 4 am and that part sent me dude. On the other hand what a fantastic video. I didn't even know there was 40k mods for Arma 3, let alone it went this deep! This in depth content insight was truly worth calling into work in a couple of hours. Well done mate!

[@meeyatttA]

It brings me joy to hear about different mod teams. The only problem - now i want to somehow learn all of that and join to help

[@PonchaYT]

They are steaming all the time in webknight discords. They are very friendly and don’t mind people watching and asking questions.

[@ArkhBaegor]

Wow looks like the 40k Arma mods have come a long way since I last tried them

[@someracoon76]

I really respect and appreciate what ICP is doing with their future plans I’m trying to play arma warhammer and just can’t figure it out and don’t have anyway to play it with people without having to join like a clan or unit on discord and doing training and shit so I really appreciate what their working towards to basically make arma with warhmmer stuff because that’s why I downloaded this game not that I couldn’t get into unit style stuff but I feel like I can never find people that can just chill out more often than not their super uptight and can’t have any fun and even the super popular you tubers you see doing that kind of stuff are just showing the funny highlights that make you want to play the game not the grueling process of setting it up and more often than not behind the scenes their groups are power hungry pricks too

[@PonchaYT]

Yeah they are nice guys and understand units are not for everyone.

[@100Servings]

I had to stop everything: Poncha posted!

[@100Servings]

1:07:54 They make ointment for that. Powder helps too. From the scratching in your last video, it might be time to see a doctor or dermatologist for that itch.

[@kevorhode]

Seeing the Consecrators in alot of the clips is really cool, Ive had so much fun with the guys and glad to find 40k in Arma 3 -Former Apothecary now- Techmarine Kal

[@skell7245]

The video was perfect after the end of it I literally got off my bed and open my PC to download Arma 3 just to play this mods right now that I'm writing this it's 2:04 AM Greece time

[@bobskywalker2707]

Now if only GW was half as passionate as these guys are.

[@BigRed69]

Glad you got the Footage from the Inquisitorial Bombardment Op I made and the Imperial Knight footage. Was a good watch thanks for putting it all together!

[@Natsuki_The_Oni]

Ima just say, knowing a SLIGHT bit about modding for ARMA and knowing a lot of devs. The fact that ICP has vehicles with working suspension systems is just mind boggling.

[@tomcat-ek3bh]

Literally just found your channel and watched most of your vids today. Great to see this pop up in my sub box when I was close to finishing everything. Love your content dude. Keep up the fantastic work!

[@coletropp823]

0:40 bro... the insane clown posse helped (lol)

[@skalgrimfellaxe5796]

As a dedicated 40K modder (Skalgrim Mod for Battle Fleet Gothic Armada 2 ) I know how much work goes into these passion projects. Im very happy that you took the time to look at this aspect of modding.

[@SneedRemembrancer]

Really shows how far modding has come for arma 3 I didn’t know it this impressive especially in the animations and unique units department the last time I followed arma 3 I thought having melee weapons with animations was a big deal.

[@quox3987]

57:10 Skewer 3 of your own soldiers at once while they tried to mess about. Khârn approved.

[@gorechild5292]

Thank you for the time and effort! It is much appreciated! You are far ahead of your peers that have covered us (or at least TIOW). I have worked with other names out there like Zoran, Valrak and Majorkill and while I have no complaints to share about any of them, you are truthfully the easiest thus far to work with. The interview was extremely relaxed and I'm happy with how well this turned out. I wish you all the best. - From the TIOW Team

[@icpofficial2569]

:)

[@gorechild5292]

@@icpofficial2569 :)

[@mohaa556]

The good thing about 40k mods in arma is when the game starts to spazz out u can just call it warp fuckery, and stay immersed.

[@jonnykuglmeier9625]

On the other hand arma 3 servers and mission files are the machine spirit. You better apply oils and pray thrice for it to work

[@morningnapalm9963]

Modders of any variety are just *built different* Hands down MVPs of pretty much any gaming community

[@carbine5421]

the production quality is insane keep it up

[@alpha_rad_storm6489]

Finally, after all these years!

[@nagashtheundyingking4404]

my favorite part of this video is hearing how wholesome the mods devs are so humble yet so ready to brag of each other with no hesitation just instantly this guy is amazing and are willing to teach each other and so on its really wholesome i wish them the very best

[@exudeku]

Rimmy's video 2 years ago introduced me to mainstream 40K content in KZbin, then it all downhill when YT recommends me your videos, Luetin, and many more. Welp, Im a fan now

[@xavierhughes7347]

32:15 I'm so glad Janovich got a mention their videos are top tier

[@ight001]

I just love how thoroughly you cover these topics. I honestly wish you'd become a columnist for a major newspaper because you explain just about every aspect of the topics you research, far more than what other people working in traditional industries do.

[@malefic5254]

Thanks for making this video. If not for you I never would have never joined AV and started learning Blender along with Eden & Zeus. Hope to see you around again soon.

[@Superschokokeks]

Using basically the intro from Space Marine was a nice choice. Gets you right into the mood for WH40k mods

[@jonnykuglmeier9625]

The server crash was just the cherry on top. It think that was the first op with poncha. How fitting

[@scordova98]

Cant believed you dropped this video the very day I decided to install the games and join a community

[@Jack-me7kl]

"Huh, Maybe in five years" I think you're underestimating Webknight's powers.

[@WK-47]

Discovering Arma 3 had both mods and a serious 40k community was probably the best thing that happened to me this year. This vid was just what I needed. Cheers, mate!

[@PonchaYT]

Glad you liked it.

[@zentran2690]

The Lucius Pattern Las Gun is my model I gave to the mod team. I originally made it for 3D printing but then found the mod and asked if they were interested in any high poly gun models. They then changed it from a NURBS model to a Mesh model and then made all the LODs and textures for it. Also the guy who did all the scripting for the titans and other mechs is a literal genius.

[@yamahenrique]

i'm so happy that you made this video thank poncha i love your 40k videos

[@handlinitificould]

This was super cool to watch. The interviews were incredibly insightful into how modding works. Will there be a bonus episode interviewing the unification team?

[@d_ruggs]

webknight is my hero. he's done so many amazing mods that make arma feel like a waaay cooler game. his sliding and vaulting mod is a master piece

[@cpt.joshua6108]

While looking at this video, I'm shocked that Webknight only has a few hundred subs, I would expect a god like animator to have at least a few thousand

[@PonchaYT]

Yeah it’s sad. Hopefully this will get him more recognition.

[@Kevin-jv7mz]

Yoooo this is the perfect marriage of your content and mod authors as a whole. I'm sorry how long it must've taken you to produce this all, but the love really shines through. I hope this is sustainable for you.

[@jonnykuglmeier9625]

It was tons of work. He told me alone the interview part of the modders was over 100 hours or so. It is 4 months worth of footage edited down to 1.5 hours after all

[@Sully998]

I own a small Arma 3 unit. We like to switch around mod-sets but they're loving Warhammer 40K mods. One of our members ended up freaking out when we fought Chaos Demons (using Drongo's Spooks, great mod BTW) and Black Legion. Got a few shrieks out of him! The Arma 3 community is has so many great people, I've made lots of friends using this broken ass military sandbox. I can't wait to see what the mod makers make next, which honestly makes the days/weeks of many people the better. Thank you to all the mod developers and fellow unit leaders for creating something unique and special for this community. Keep up the fantastic work, but don't let it hurt you!

[@shazzyhk4073]

Out of all the youtubes ive watched you're the one who I see pay most attention to the actual people behind the games and mods.

[@Noldodan]

Big thanks for having subtitles for the discord convos, they're really helpful!

[@jonnykuglmeier9625]

Gave poncha almost arthritis. Man has been working endlessly on subbing all of it.

[@cabbibal]

screw 30 second shorts, THIS is the type of content i'm on youtube for!

[@jolintropitantos2511]

After making myself a present on Christmas better PC, I will try one of this out. Great documentary had a lot of fun watching it.

[@stupidsillylace]

The last thing I expected to see was a kriegsman breaking it down. A pleasant surprise for sure

[@devilsnephew666]

This is a tier 1 video mate well done. This is good info for so many out there, with you being honest about the issues. I wish this info was out there when i started playing arma 3. As someone who is working on a halo mod for arma, I appreciate the coverage on the dev side of things.

[@jonahc2807]

22:57 "You're talking some shit for someone in Boltgun range."

[@ArkhBaegor]

I'd like to add that you can definitely play this and have fun as a singleplayer experience (especially if you don't wan't to play no stinkin' Umies!)

[@canton7180]

mad respect for these people and their passion, what isn't even mentioned here are most of these asset 3d files made in blender which can be converted to stl cad files and used to print resin minatures in any scale

[@hungryhedgehog4201]

It's so funny seeing Space Marines walk through the mediteranian towns I fight over in my anti stasi campaigns.

[@paulm.7967]

It's honestly criminal that this video only has 25k views. This was a fascinating watch. Hearing from the various devs is indeed a bizarre void in the discourse around mods and hearing from them makes me want to try this out, despite never playing Arma.

[@vuk8550]

This video is brilliant mate, so glad you brought out some perspectives from the people who actually create the mods. Big props, thank you.

[@PonchaYT]

It was my pleasure.

[@TheN1ghtbr1nger]

Its nice to see somebody finally give these people the recognition they deserve! Its also nice to see someone who isnt afraid to just come out and say it as it is in relation to some of GW shady tactics. We need more people like you.

[@talonsclaw9058]

All I gotta say is... WE'RE GOING TO VRAKS!! WOOO HOOOOOO! But really glad to see a more indepth video on the conception and work the 40k modders do

[@iconthe7324]

NEW PONCHA VIDEO LETS GO

[@timomatic6226]

I watched the video 3 times now. It is so interesting and entertaining to have the mod devs talk about their work 😌👌 Great video, Poncha 😁🤘 ... i wouldnt mind even a second video on this 😉

[@SCUBA_Draconis]

I think I need another reminder as to who Janovich is again!

[@hellgheast97]

Thank you for your awesome dedication for w40k !

[@ianaruto1]

When i first clicked i didnt expect a section dedicated to modding community and just wanted gameplay stuff, but gotta say in the end it was very appreciated.

[@OneEquineShedASingleTear]

Man, you're gonna make me start playing Arma again!

[@dnaseb9214]

The bikes work in warhammer because the enemies are are like a flood, it doesnt matter you cannot aim, because no matter where you shoot you will hit something.

[@ShadowShogun50]

I've been meaning to say this, but thank you for making this video. As much as I enjoyed watching ARMA 3 40k mods, I can count on one hand KZbinrs that actually credited the makers of the mod beside a offhand "link to the mod in the description". I'm glad to see a video that gives voice to the creators and give a Behind The Scenes look at their hard works. Props to you and the mod creators.

[@ChunkyMoon]

Guess I'm redownloading Arma 3

[@TheSynthPunk]

You just opened a whole new world for me. About to go look for a guardsman unit to have some red vs blue shenanigans. Thank you!

[@nagashizzar3978]

Pure love and support

[@MrPafleouf]

hats off to the modders that did an amazing job. They needed some exposure, and i'm glad this video is giving them the props they deserve.

[@MrZelbet]

Great content! It's very interesting to hear creators of mods talking about they work.

[@L_Monke]

Mods like that make me want to buy the game just to play those mods. I hope greedy expensiveshop is not going to ban those. At this point you can never know what gw will come after next.

[@Marth667]

Regarding the space marine bikes, I think currently they're unusable so I would recommend a limited turret for the bolters to sit on, say a 90* degree arc and a few degrees up and down. You effectively turn them into bike tank destroyers which would be an upgrade as to how painful they currently are. Such a well put together video talking about the modding scene and how laborious it all is, that said always a pleasure to watch you Poncha.

[@johnvish]

Oh wow another great video with lore that we wonna to know, thx you for that bigbrain job you made!

[@Bazza-1989]

A massive thanks to all the mod creators! You guys are the only reason I play ARMA 3 anymore.

[@nicholaspolhamus9228]

oh no i just sensed hundreds of units all crying out to the void... "TO MANY RECRUITS!"

[@jasonbolin151]

This is the kind of storytelling I live for. Keep up the good work.

[@DoctorKrain]

50:00 Love hearing Beauty of Annihilation, also fantastic video Poncha, I was curious about Arma 3 Warhammer mods, this video was perfect for explaining everything I needed to know!

[@viktorgabriel2554]

sadly modern day gamers have this strange thirst for new stuff not enjoying what they currently have its amazing that you show the good side in this video the people who do care and play to last

[@Hugme778]

Take a look at raven field. It's more of a battlefield game with very simple graphics but it has a large 40k modding community

[@a.t.4634]

Hm.... Much needed video! Thank you so much! It appears as lack of information/misinformation is the main plague of "getting into Arma 3 40k. And I noticed something ; the AV discord server for Arma 3 40k, is the second or third unit discord of 40k arma I have joined lately, coming originally from a "newbie guide/recruitement friendly video" that is full and running Ops. Makes me kinda wonder, if this is not somehow Day-Z happening all again, and if we wouldn't see an "official" 40k mod/standalone someday soon, however unlikely that might be thanks to GW content policing.

[@bocktordaytona5656]

For the first time in ages i see the true epic of 40k mods, over the shoulders of modders that go beyond the call of duty, and the epic soundtrack you add "adds" to that epic nicely! For 10.000 thousand years of rendering they hold the line for us to have acces to the mighty warriors and warmaquinas of the Imperium, for us to cleanse the Xeno, and burn the heretics. And thanks to them i Know No Fear of game crashing, because i know it worth it till the last second of my CPU running, because even in death still serves.

[@yugoslavia_operator128]

On ICP future content part. Flashpoint had this gamemode where you had whole island, US and Soviets fought over it, capturing towns and locations, building bunkers, buying gear, weapons and vehicles. It was CIT mode i think in OFP played it with GameSpy. There were like mobile HQ vehicles and you could also upgrade them to some extent. Not sure about points system if it was for individual player or as whole faction wide point counter wich you would use to buy stuff or make bunkers and sheet.

[@MichaelJ.Caboose-u5w]

Dude, this is SUCH a good video! Really made me want to try all this out!