Ten Years of Serious Fun - ShackTac 2015 Year in Review

[@dslyecxi]

If you like how this turned out, feel free to thank my Patreon supporters, as this represents a massive amount of time invested (roughly a month's worth of work) and would not have been possible without their support. If you haven't read about it before, you can find more information on my campaign, which supports all my extra time-intensive projects, here: www.patreon.com/dslyecxi

[@rsWill525]

+Dslyecxi Thanks to you, and the support of your Patreon backers, for hours of entertainment. :D

[@headrockbeats]

This video and all of the individual videos that make it up prove that every single dollar you will spend on this is going to be absolutely worth it.

[@maurice0769]

+Dslyecxi Thank you sir.Thanks to all your supporters also.What great times we are living.

[@jc7788]

What mod does the unit tracking at 24:30?

[@HeinzMcDurgen]

+jc7788 It's an inhouse mod.

[@Qarlo99]

I'm amazed at just how many of these short clips brought back the entire mission they were taken from! Fantastic!

[@hitchy98]

+Qarlo99 - This is the first year that I can say that I've actually watched each video, and all I can say is - same

[@headrockbeats]

+callum hitchcock Then how do you know you haven't missed some of the awesome ones from the past? (EDIT: Also, thirded)

[@hitchy98]

Headrock Mostly by playing catch-up through years of content over the 18-24 months I've been on this channel ;)

[@dslyecxi]

If you can't see this due to it saying it's unavailable or you're on mobile or whatever - use a (desktop) proxy site to get access. One of the music rights holders prevents it from being seen in certain countries/on certain mobile devices presumably, but you can get around it by finding a KZbin proxy site. Nothing I can do about it, but it should be easy enough to get around that.

[@galaxyofeq]

+Dslyecxi what video is 17:29 ?

[@Jay-3315]

+Dslyecxi great video and what was the second song you used since I like it

[@headrockbeats]

The Kevb0 tribute is what elevates this video from totally awesome to absolutely perfect.

[@daldous]

Raise your hand if you turned off the lights, closed your door, and turned off your second monitor, got comfy and enjoyed the hell of out this. Massive kudos Dslyecxi -- I've seen every one of the public videos in this compilation, and you've definitely got an awesome thing going.

[@Inmungundus]

All of the love to Kebvo for that amazing montage there at the end! And, as always, another awesome year watching the hectic and non-stop rollercoaster of emotion that is ShackTac!! Here´s to another year of awesome content, Dslyecxi!

[@WolfnetSVR]

Awesome seeing this again and finally being a part of the awesome ST community! CHEERS and Thank you Dslyecxi for the awesome work!!

[@MrBubbaSkeeter]

I love these year in review vids!

[@Watdefakkel]

Incredibly awesome to see this popping up every year. Thank you for the content you and your community have offered us in these many days that I've been lurking here.

[@JetlinerX]

One of the VERY few yearly videos I await on the edge of my seat every time. Great job as always Dslyecxi.

[@GeorgeThoughts]

This was amazing. Well done to Dslyecxi and all of ShackTac. You make us non-members jealous with all your fun!

[@headrockbeats]

Thank you for a great year, +Dslyecxi. Here's to another decade!!

[@michaelschlotterbeck6740]

I've been watching your videos for a year now, and seeing & recognizing every mission you guys do & all the greatness in each one is amazing. I love what you do with Arma, thanks for keeping the community amazing

[@nrodaf06]

I stumbled upon this channel back in 2013 while I was stationed in Korea. I was immediately hooked, and have yet to miss a posting. I particularly enjoy the longer videos (50 mins or longer), as though its a movie. 2015 was a great year, with Shack Tactical moving over to more sims in Arma 3. I still like to see Arma 2 sims, though moving on to the future opens up some nice doors. Both geographically & technology-wise. Couple of things I would like to see for 2016 (granted this is only based off of videos you post, so I have no idea what you do off-camera): 1. More videos of Dslyecxi piloting (both air & ground vehicles. Specifically tanks; I like the idea of you leading a tank platoon hunting targets). Infantry based scenarios are always fun to watch; but a tank scenario here & there would be nice. 2. Possible linear scenarios; what I mean is, instead of absolutely random scenarios, maybe a set of scenarios based on a storyline. For example, an invasion of a country & moving towards different objectives set in different scenarios (kind of like episodes). You could blend offensive & defensive scenarios. I could be missing some things here but ultimately I want to say job well done to Shack Tactical & keep up the good work. Looking forward to another great year.

[@NotHisRealName]

Just earlier today I was thinking 1. We're due for a ShackTac Year In Review video, and 2. My God! It's been a year already since the last one! As always, these are so entertaining to watch and, speaking strictly as a viewer (not a player), it brings back good memories. Great work Dslyecxi and the ShackTac crew.

[@AZWZOfficial]

Glad to have been watching since 2012. Hope many more years to come!

[@Omokoii]

Sweet, thank you Dslyecxi & Patreon supporters! Just the thing to get into the mood for Christmas holidays.

[@ThatOldGrey]

I think that it speaks volumes about the quality of ST gameplay and of the ST community in general that such a high percentage of the footage seen here was taken from the position of spectator. Thank you for yet another year of amazing entertainment.

[@FallenBlur]

I don't know quite how long i've been watching your videos, but, Dslyecxi, you and the rest of Shack Tactical have been the best entertainment for me on youtube. I can only ask that you keep doing what you do, and i will give all the support i can :)

[@yjfuykyil]

That was one of the best videos I've ever seen on KZbin. Brilliant work.

[@EvilTwinn]

Fantastic stuff, Dslyecxi! Thanks for taking all the time and effort to organize this community and making videos of such high quality! It really means a lot!

[@Nightwolf323]

This video - and Arma in general - really do an incredible job of recreating the structured chaos of a battlefield.

[@hiago959]

You guys have the best community in the whole world! Amazing job! 10 years isn't bullshit!

[@GenericAmerican1]

You've outdone yourself this time.

[@ejlahti]

+Justicar Came here to comment the same thing, haha.

[@PECOSO0]

As a Retire Federal Agent and A US Marine Veteran I extend my gratitude to you Dslyecxi and your crew for many hours of Fun and entertainment. you guys are awesome. I have laughed my ass off more times that I can count. Thank you from a old war dog. It has always been a dream of mine to join you guys on the field of battle. Maybe I can figure out how to get in there with you guys. I just don't know how all this works but maybe I'll figure it out some day. Again Thank you..... C-RAT!!!!

[@schtoobs]

"I'll skip through this", I said. "Just the best bits", I said. Watched the whole thing twice didn't I. Epic video, a lot of awesome moments in there and had me laughing my arse off in places. Cheers Dslyecxi, ShackTac and the Patreon supporters for the awesome content. Keep it up!

[@egg19]

" Im Dslyecxi, and look at all the cool things I do. Aren't I great? Oh, ssssh! Look! Im showing off!" Thank you for the nice Christmas present, Dslyecxi. And thanks for all you do.

[@ghostboots]

Holy fuck this video was awesome. also 7:42 is the coolest ive ever looked and 22:10 best moment of this entire video

[@ThatOldGrey]

+Ghostboots I dunno, 16:30 seemed to make a lot of people happy.

[@Sadoatmeal]

I love this group so much. You all put so much effort into your game and videos, and provide well serious fun. Here is to another 10 years!

[@darklyt750]

This was absolutely amazing. It's really great that I recognize most of these clips too, brings back the memories of first watching them. Great job on this video, and a huge congrats to 10 years of an awesome community. Keep up the great work D

[@KisumiMidnight]

That was spectacular, dslyecxi, great job!

[@speck213]

This has become a yearly thing I look forward to. Thank you for the hard work!

[@Excroat3]

Holy shit, these year in review videos have been getting better and better, I nearly shit my pants when I saw that this one was almost 30 minutes! Keep it up!

[@TheRogueWolf]

The clip from 5:02 to 8:38, between the music and the action, looks like it could've been something out of an HBO series. Especially with the way Ghostboots seems to look right into the camera at 7:43.

[@Tibialstone7]

These YIR videos always have fantastic music choices, brilliant job Dslyexci!

[@LunyNephilem]

I've only been regularly watching your videos for a year or two, but I do recall your posts on the Shack back in the day about ShackTac and I'm genuinely glad you post the content you do. It's all awesome, and I can't wait to see what the new year brings. Probably more blue on blue from Taconic.

[@bravoraptor869]

Thanks Dslyecxi for all you have done, buying a new computer soon so I can play ARMA more. Keep up the crazy good work!

[@xXGamageXx]

Amazing video! Can't wait for another great year!

[@HarrierInk]

Wow ... just wow. So much fun this year. Looking forward to topping it in 2016.

[@Qarlo99]

+Harrier Ink Dslyecxi's YIR is out . . . No pressure, Harrier . . .

[@foodforthought5890]

+Harrier Ink CMON HARRIER

[@s4098055]

+Billy Sing +Qarlo99 Don't get too excited, rumour has it that Harrier's AAR this year is 10 minutes worth of 2 second clips stitched together - each of them being the moment he fired a LAT rocket. 😛

[@HarrierInk]

+Cameron McDonald Don't be silly now, CMcD. It's only 6 minutes long. (And soon ...)

[@Valkyness]

I always look forward to these each year

[@dslyecxi]

+Valkyness - Me too!

[@Rocknoob49]

+Valkyness Hell yes I actually started loading this just a bit before bedtime, closed everything else, logged everything off, because i knew that I'd have hell of a good time for the rest of my night.

[@RobA1Sauce]

I've been waiting all year for this. Have a great holiday Dslyecxi and keep up the amazing videos!

[@kaidon39]

It's this time of the year already? Damn, time does fly! Great run by the way. I swear 21:14 always gets me. That ending though! Let's hope 2016 will be even better and farewell Arma 2!

[@MultiBobob1]

This was so beautifully cinematic. Arma 3 is truly an amazing game, great job with this year's video!

[@Viking19917]

seriously love your videos! I literally have goosebumps all over my body from watching this! you're one of the main reasons I just bought my first gaming PC last month I've been having problems with it though and I should be getting it back in a few days hopefully its fixed cause I seriously can't wait to buy Arma 3 and 2. you're awesome keep up the great videos!

[@NotWhatButWho]

Dslyecxi, you are getting really good at this. And thumbs up to shacktac providing this great footage :)

[@TheOneNOnlyAxi]

Your music in these Year In Review videos quite literally consist of some of my favorite songs. Fucking amazing.

[@RigoZavala]

Fantastic Sunday night treat, thanks Dslyecxi!

[@tomphillips7858]

Awesome stuff. Happy to support this content. Totally worth every penny.

[@OrrgunUK]

Such a great year! Fantastic video once again. o7

[@Tali_the_Dragon]

Thank you for another GREAT year of videos!

[@98765zach]

YES YEAR IN REVIEW TIME!!! ALL OF THE AWESOMENESS OF SHACK TAC PACKED INTO ONE PLACE!!!

[@GhostWulve]

Fantastic! Looking forward to watching ShackTac in the new year!

[@Doug_R1]

By far my all time favorite shacktac moment was from Fire From The Sky when you went down in the middle of the shit and the A-10 and Apache just went ham on the tanks that were right next to you.

[@Qarlo99]

+Doug Peck As I told someone earlier today, that is the video I show to those who have never seen Arma videos, and especially ShackTac videos, to get them hooked. : ]

[@headrockbeats]

+Doug Peck I can't believe you're actually capable of picking _one_ favorite ShackTac moment. But that is definitely one of the very best.

[@reddragonflyxx657]

+Doug Peck I secon... or is it third... I this. That was one of the best moments, and you could hear it in his voice.

[@OiMikey]

Video of the Decade.

[@davidwilliams3244]

There wasn't enough Ghostboots in this video Dslyecxi! Great video man, love your videos.

[@BlackShadow1991]

Man, I kinda forgot it's been another year that passed and hoooley smokes, it was a DAMN GOOD one to a boot :D Awesome video and always those reviews/compilations give me a frickin' chills :) Epic stuff.

[@Rutang835]

Oh my fucking god that overhead thing that showed players as dots was awesome.

[@AFOKHAOS]

Good luck topping that next year. Also I forgot to mention that I love Ghostboots for that Trolls reference at 15:29

[@Gh0stClown]

"Bad dudes doing bad dudes stuff!" for quote of the century.

[@juicebox4755]

I feel like I just watched the ShackTac 2014 in review video just a couple months ago. What the hell time flew.

[@cosmofloody5680]

I have been watching your channels for over a year now , would love to join you guys .. my style of game play .. keep up they great videos Dslyecxi ! great content this year ..cheers

[@StephanEilert]

Holy shit, that video is awesome, your cataloging must be sick to put all that footage together. Congratulations, awesome troop! I wonder who are the 4 people in front. Wish I could join Shacktac, another life, maybe haha

[@waddlesticks]

Can't believe you used Ugly, reminded me when I did tap dancing as a kid... That song was in the concert...

[@condorscondor]

absolutely amazing. you certainly have outdone yourself with this one!

[@lookwhatudid]

i always cry at the end of a great shacktac year, and how i was not in the community to experience it. :(

[@TimChuma]

Great! I did not get the chance to watch a lot of the longer videos this year. Looks like they were a lot of fun. Especially the one with the two Hinds attacking the dudes on top of the tank.

[@RickOShay]

Great video Dslyecxi as always! Makes me want to get Arma3. Oh wait I forgot - I've spent nearly 5200 hours with it already.

[@MsBloodyFox]

Good Bye Arma 2 you will be missed

[@kurtizgamz]

+Matin Foxer TBH not much love for the A2 was lost and the more modern A3 has tons of potential once more mods come to maturation. Yes we love the A2 mods that were painstakingly crafted by the great community that follows these games, but the core engine left a lot to be desired. All said, we support BIS in their move forward and unless another overtakes them they are the best out there (Infantry Simulation).

[@MsBloodyFox]

Kurtiz ST Yeah I still play A2 more that A3 because the sounds mod are my fav

[@NinjaSpartan365]

+Kurtiz ST well the way you guys and the game is now seems to be almost exactly like arma 2

[@Pook54]

+Matin Foxer Things we need in A3: Dogtags, unconsciousness

[@headrockbeats]

+mcsqueeb187 ...bleeding, civilians, Dark Business.

[@Zackarco]

Dslyecxi you have really good taste in music man. Awesome video! :)

[@gumby9840]

This is the most awesome compilation I've ever seen. Such an awesome and pretty inspiring video. Im gonna play Arma 3 now.

[@YoChocoTube]

Thanks for a great year!. Cheers!

[@johnhmstr]

This has got to be the best promotional video for arma 3 ever created.

[@frankcastle5993]

WOW! Ten years! It's awsome! Wish I can join you guys one day.

[@sebastianshogunwolf727]

every year it becomes cooler and cooler, what a great community.

[@7Mirino]

Can someone tell me if the colored dots on display in the screen, at 24:26 or something around there, is a mod that shows what happened in the mission or something like that? I participate in a unit that tries to simulate like ST does, but we run into a lot of problems trying to find out the mistakes commited in a mission, who was responsible for who's death, why didn't bravo reach the determined point to help alpha and etc, but we suffer soooo much from that. Having that accessible would be a problem solver.

[@taiming71]

Awesome Job Dslyecxi

[@headrockbeats]

+Dslyecxi, do you have any plans to make a review of the past decade as a whole?

[@dslyecxi]

+Headrock - "It was pretty good."

[@headrockbeats]

***** **Grumble grumble** can't ask serious questions around here anymore... :P

[@gaz3897]

+Headrock Genuinely covered that one pretty well.

[@dslyecxi]

Headrock - I've thought about doing some kind of talky-talky video about my thoughts on ten years of ST, but I don't know if I'll be going through with that idea.

[@s4098055]

+Dslyecxi ...maybe a quick sketch in Paint will suffice? 😀

[@alexandrosmirza5405]

That is exactly what I call fun! It's only 2 more years 'till i can join y'all!

[@bwcmakro]

You know, Dslyecxi is pretty good at this whole making videos things. Who woulda thunk.

[@SeraphimDoesSomething]

"We're a little committed!" Shivers. Fucking wonderful man.

[@LithFox]

Everytime I watch your in Review videos, I just want to play more ARMA

[@Chooie6]

Another year another great year in review video, that ending though wow i was dying of laughter.

[@HakunaMattatata]

Sick video Dslyecxi!

[@Swift-Snake]

@Dslyecxi Don't stop what you do here, it is very good. I enjoy greatly! Have a great Christmas, come back in the New Year with even more entertaining Videos.

[@S.Collins]

ShackTac year in Review just isnt the same without some S.H.A.C.K.E.R. clips in it

[@headrockbeats]

+armyguy277 Seconded. But I think it's more like... ShackTac Year in Review just isn't the same without... Beagle. :(

[@headrockbeats]

+Rocknoob49 It would appear so, given that he hasn't appeared in any ShackTac videos in 2015. And as usual, the number of people who know for sure - _and will actually tell you what they know_ - approaches 0.

[@Rocknoob49]

Headrock :(

[@headrockbeats]

Rocknoob49 Yeah. :(

[@fsflux]

Epic video! This is what makes me love arma 3 so much :D

[@TheJackman51]

love that Celldweller is playing in the back

[@JanB1605]

Could someone tell me what mod/tool is used at 24:30 to show the troop movement in real time? That's not just ordinary Zeus, or is it?

[@lordyod]

That pickup at 3:40 was amazing

[@AdmiralMinell]

If anyone wants some full length videos featured here, these are my top 5: Glass Cannon kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5DNmKyqa8ioobc "You don't want to hear what they just said." Tail End Charlie kzbin.info/www/bejne/jKCzlIF-mpuag9k "Get in the front gun! This isn't a fucking taxi!" All Fall Down kzbin.info/www/bejne/maLTl32PprOrrs0 "Amongst all the gore in here, there's a medkit... and parts of a medic." We'll meet again kzbin.info/www/bejne/faqYZn-uhdx4arM "There's two ways to do this. Do you want the crazy way or the sane way?" Breaking Arrows kzbin.info/www/bejne/jaHaoImpndOJaM0 "I've been breaking that arrow all fucking mission."

[@8thebob]

Love these videos man keep up the great work watching this makes me want to get arma but my computer cant run it

[@asernesesealsesaseso]

whats the video from 26:00 called?

[@BishopNick]

I freaking love this group.

[@ar.k854]

Tail End Charlie was AMAZING.

[@twintaildragon2593]

The remix of "Voodoo Child" Is fucking AWESOME

[@FahrenheitUK]

+Joe Dude It's a cover by Brick+Mortar

[@DJB1ack0u7]

What video is 18:38 from? I recognize most of these but I don't remember anything with an AH-64.

[@ThatOldGrey]

+DJB1ack0u7 "Getting Ugly"

[@samisawright]

Absolutely amazing collection. Congratulations on an awesome year! Out of interest who are the 4 ST members at the front of the group?

[@HarrierInk]

+samisawright That would be the core staff that makes everything run so smooth - Dsylecxi, zx64, kevb0, and Taconic (not necessarily in that order). I think Jive wasn't able to make the pic.

[@Blazo_Djurovic]

It would have been fun/interesting if some statistics could have been posted with this. Something like ShackTac was in the field for x hours. Participated in x coop and y adversial missions. In those missions incurred x casualties on the enemy and knocked out y MBTs, z aircraft, n IFVs and m other viehicles, while sustaining .... etc. Now of course it's probably impossible and I don't know if it would violate any ST rules but for the next year . . . A while back I mentioned that a top down overview of the battle would be nice when doing a cinematic overview, and this montage showed a good example with those speeded up top down overviews of battles. As for the video itself, that was a fun montage, lot of chaos and battlefield humor. Also half the time I was going "oh I remember that moment" "Oh this is from that other awesome video". Anyway wish you and us another and many other years even better than this one.

[@jsgizmo]

Man, I'd love to get into ARMA 3, but it's just so daunting looking at how much stuff there is to learn.