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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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. 😁

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@fabulamcafee]

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

[@luangomes2431]

@@fabulamcafee did the first game had mods

[@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.

[@maks2001mail]

It's so discouraging, that the wh40k community is basically restricted to make any fanbased content on their beloved universe without being repressed by Games Workshop. The most annoying thing, that even free fan stuff is affected by that.

[@unaiestanconapelaez2526]

No it hasn't, like I am not going to defend game workshop but the only mod they have touched to my understanding was a total war one and the merely asked for the creators to delete the link to patreon in the steam page

[@gratuitouslurking8610]

@@unaiestanconapelaez2526 Tabletop sim attempts to 40k have also been hit, even if admittedly those make sense to do so. I know there's a big repository out there but it's def underground.

[@masterzoroark6664]

I mean, Ninbendo fans are also in similar possition

[@maks2001mail]

@@masterzoroark6664 but, sadly, there is one problem for me, I don't care much about nintendo and their products

[@holocade4908]

@@unaiestanconapelaez2526 astartes and tts 40k

[@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!

[@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

[@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?

[@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.

[@NomasX]

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

[@100Servings]

I had to stop everything: Poncha posted!

[@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 :)

[@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!

[@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 :)

[@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.

[@ArkhBaegor]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@Jack-me7kl]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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!

[@maks2001mail]

Brilliant vid to end the day with

[@quox3987]

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

[@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

[@alpha_rad_storm6489]

Finally, after all these years!

[@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.

[@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

[@carbine5421]

the production quality is insane keep it up

[@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.

[@morningnapalm9963]

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

[@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?

[@jonnykuglmeier9625]

I am Dio

[@PonchaYT]

You actually change your name to that XD

[@jonnykuglmeier9625]

@@PonchaYT well its me Dio

[@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.

[@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.

[@cabbibal]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@scordova98]

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

[@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

[@yamahenrique]

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

[@iconthe7324]

NEW PONCHA VIDEO LETS GO

[@hungryhedgehog4201]

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

[@AcidStoner69]

I like how you use really epic music, talk about being one of the biggest mods, then proceed to show three tanks and three different models.

[@xavierhughes7347]

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

[@jonahc2807]

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

[@Rivenexta]

Good stuff poncha

[@jonnykuglmeier9625]

Good Stuff Riven

[@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

[@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 😉

[@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!

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@johnvish]

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

[@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.

[@graundead666]

God damn you Games Workshop. So many talented people trying to make your franchise is the best. And GW just sniffing arses as always. Tnx you dude 4 the content you are making. Really appreciate your work. P.S. I still need to know what is wrong with banana...

[@PonchaYT]

trigger word for ancient dirty

[@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.

[@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.

[@hellgheast97]

Thank you for your awesome dedication for w40k !

[@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.

[@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!

[@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

[@user-vd3zm6ix5t]

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

[@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.

[@midgetydeath]

In the lore, the pauldrons move on their own to get out of the way of vision. Presumably also to intercept shots and such. Their size is because ammo is stored under them to prevent the bolter’s shells from being easily cooked off by incoming fire. Also, their armor is covered and filled with artificial nerves connected to their nervous system through the Black Carapace. So, they can sense everything around them whether they can see it or not.

[@PonchaYT]

Oh yeah I’m not denying that for space marines they are fine with it. I guess I mean from a practical game development pov.

[@OneEquineShedASingleTear]

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

[@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.

[@seanrogers3389]

I think I speak for all of was when I say, you deserve a patreon king. Oh btw you dropped this 👑

[@eatdamuffin]

I work in games and people really don't appreciate just how valuable what modders give the community is. This is so much high skilled labor being given to a community just for free. It blows my mind anyone could be unappreciative or demanding.

[@dyotoorion1835]

OOOOH new Poncha video - Christmas has come early!! xD xxx Cheers!

[@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

[@blakethesnek1]

Hi Poncha! I know i'm a year late, but some friends just got me into Arma 3 and after looking for videos on 40k mods, I found yours. Armigers Vigilant seems like a very fun unit to play with, and I do hope at some point i'll be able to join y'all. Thank you for making the video, and I'm sure in good time i'll see y'all on the frontline!

[@PonchaYT]

Thanks brother for the kind words. I will playing in AV again but not for a little bit as a I have other videos planned but a lot of new stuff is in AV since this video.

[@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!)

[@MrZelbet]

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

[@stupidsillylace]

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

[@peocst-pgn9044]

It's the best video-game related video I have seen in years. Thanks a million

[@shadowstriker42]

Great job man 1 year on and your vid has got me back into the arma/warhammer scene. Cheers legand keep at it.

[@hook86]

Fantastic and very underappreciated work. Thank you for this deep dive, and PLEASE relay our sincere thanks to the mod developers.

[@Nollauno]

I'm half way through the video atm and its awesome!!! Well done to the author and the modders!!!

[@LiliaArmoury]

in relation to that comment at the start about someone falling asleep when trying to watch your dawn of war 3 video, it reminds me of the time one of my subscribers left the comment in the chat while i was live streaming that he listens to my videos to help him get to sleep

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@etomit4679]

WHAT ARE THE GOD DAMN ODDS I SWEAR

[@comradebusman3]

I used to be part of an arma 40k op group called "the vanguard". I had some good fun, but life got in the way whenever they did an op. I'm still technically part of the group, but I haven't been to an op (or even said anything to them) in a few years. I hope they're still doing ok. Also I know I'm probably not original, but I have a few questions. 1. Will you ever do a video on dakka squadron? I think it deserves more attention than it got. I really liked it, but it seems like the devs dropped off the face of the earth. I still haven't seen the discord server they promised in a twitter dm! I think dakka squadron flew under most peoples radar, and I've heard people say they thought it was a mobile game port, but it has a lot of heart and really deserved more attention. I'm very passionate about dakka squadron, being an ork player. 2. Will you ever do a video on the first space marine game? 3. Thoughts on trailer for space marine 2? 4. If you want to do a mod spotlight on a really good 40k mod, the "Adeptus Mechanicus" series by Ogliss for Rimworld are absolutely killer. (It's not just admech stuff, it's a whole load of factions, the mods are just called "adeptus mechanicus armory" and "adeptus mechanicus xenobiologis)

[@comradebusman3]

man, thinking about dakka squadron again while writing this made me really sad. I had really high hopes for that game! It had so much potential, but they just stopped everything.