The Game That Can Make Your Dreams Come True

[@RubixRaptor]

Behold, video essay. I think the worst part about this video is after it was finished and rendered out I was haunted by all the things I forgot to say about ArmA that kept coming to me in the shower. That being said I’ll get a list going on this comment for some highlights I missed and feel free to comment some that you think should be included. I’ll also be adding any corrections that are needed to the video here! Some cool stuff I missed: -Ravaged is an amazing procedural generation mod that allows you to make your own zombie survival missions -DayZ Breakpoint was an ArmA 3 mod that I had some of my best DayZ experiences in barring the initial release of ArmA 2 DayZ. -Darkwood is a fantastic co-op mission by WebKnight that’s worth playing -ArmStalker Online is a full RP MMO in the Stalker universe, completely made in ArmA 3 -Cytech is an amazing underground map made in ArmA that includes assets and units for it. -Drongos Spooks & Anomalies is a sick mod for monster hunting. -Lambs & Vcom are mods that completely rework how the AI fights against you. -Max's Terminator mod, adds the Terminator universe!

[@DragonRider2097]

Oh god this is going to be a hilarious rabbit hole of a video

[@overboss9599]

You were a fed!?!?

[@huntersquad6]

If you dont get recognition from the Arma community manager this time Im starting a revolt in Australia.

[@SteamPunkLinken7]

THANKS FOR THE PATCH💙💙💙💙💙💙🗣️🗣️🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@koizumiizumi5426]

excuse me, Secure Government Intelligence Job?! You goofy lovable goober was Intell?!?

[@Morveyn]

ARMA III: the only game where Animal Crossing characters can crash a Bugatti into a Waffle House, then get beaten to death by Civil Protection

[@T1GIB]

How did you comment a day before this video was posted?!

[@GreyOne13]

While the master cheif DJs from the new anchor helicopter watching the whole mess unfold.

[@AlliedX]

GMOD?

[@susangoaway]

Operation Flashpoint already had that feature...

[@toastywhiteboy7822]

Gmod

[@commanche235]

Wait you WERE IN A GOVERNMENT INTELLIGENCE JOB?!?!

[@fallout4206]

Leaving the government to play Arma… I’m not sure how to react to that I guess just surprised

[@iplaygames8090]

glows in the dark

[@anotherfriendlyshikikan6960]

At least it’s not war thunder

[@dr.bright3081]

@@iplaygames8090 ah the great Terry… May he rest in peace…

[@Recfest717]

That’s what I’m saying

[@axellenhart7890]

1:40 You- Your what!?

[@ryanrollins5541]

The gator boys may not like this...

[@hvac6244]

Hey Rubix! I’m from Misriah Armory (I go by Carpenter), we appreciate the support! Glad you like our stuff!

[@Mimckey]

stinky carp

[@GameTavern2224]

Jay being a former Government intelligence guy and quitting so he can create the most KZbin Poop like possible videos on a game that most people (myself included) have never once attempted to play completely without mods might just be the most, and I mean THE most Ignis thing I have ever heard, and this year we got a fish apocalypses, deranged Lord of the Rings LARP, and a journey through a Fea Forrest. I'm probably missing some other batshittery but this sells the point

[@omegaguild6630]

Weh?

[@eduardovega7272]

He was a WHAT? Ignis is so bizarre it feels like a fever dream

[@GameTavern2224]

@@omegaguild6630 he said it at the start of the video

[@GameTavern2224]

@@eduardovega7272 that' why so many of us want to join in on the crazy train

[@umbra9472]

I’m sorry did this man work for the NSA what is this?!

[@orb1t584]

WebKnight: "I have an idea!" ArmA Engine: "I'm tired boss"

[@Scorch052]

When I replied to a forum post about making a Halo mod for Arma 3 in 2014 because "fuck it why not," I never would've guessed we would end up here. It's been a frustrating, fascinating, eye-opening adventure in which I've brought a dream to life, thanks in no small part to the gargantuan efforts of countless friends and contributors across the years. Thanks for giving me a little soapbox to yap about it, and even more for giving me a cool group of homies to finally actually play it and have fun with. Now we just gotta figure out this Reforger stuff ;)

[@Helldiver148]

Once you figure out Reforger? So, new graphics, new AI, and same old Ignis chaos? Christmas would be even better than it was before.

[@SuspectXX]

1:40 God dammit, he was a spook all along

[@ryanrollins5541]

Hol' up, he was an actual fed?

[@dontmindme9808]

Ikr? Im kinda scared now ngl, I just thought he was this silly ass dude who gets bullied by his group a lot (Which he actually is) and now that I hear this?… Should I even try to mess with him? Like… idk anymore 😭

[@joebomb6813]

1:40 WHAT Jay just dropping the craziest bit of lore about himself so casually like what the hell

[@Mr.Phantom_The_Director]

So you’re telling me you left a government intelligence agency (I think he’s referring to the cia) to play a game called Arma? Best trade ever

[@SpartanAnimations.]

Yep why be on a place Full Of corruption while you can play arma‚i would play arma😂

[@HankookTires-fe1xk]

Government intelligence could mean anynumber of things. It could also be a literal joke.

[@ABookofEli]

Not necessarily, a bunch of three letter agencies do intel gathering, for instance FBI, DEA, DoD, etc.

[@JoseHernandez-xv2bt]

@@SpartanAnimations. it’s a different kind of corruption

[@3rdarmystudios]

Hey RubixRaptor and thank you for the shout out! We're always working hard to bring more Star Wars to Arma 3. Feel free to reach out for an interview or questions anytime!

[@servermeta]

So nobody is gonna mention that Jay had a fucking security clearance and probably a pretty nice job... And he left it just to fuck around with his friends in arma and post video's every week... Honestly, it really shouldnt suprise me

[@JLM-y5g]

Intelligence roles are *stressful.* People like to talk about doomscrolling, but imagine your doomscrolling amounted to looking over classified government data (that could very well cause a catastrophe if it gets out of controlled intelligence pipelines).

[@isosev]

Based honestly.

[@LilacStarbloom]

Jay just casually dropping the CRAZIEST lore that they were a Government Intelligence Operative so casually

[@leprianto4930]

ong

[@alecdeter1999]

Some dude in another thread said he is just telling us all his stories through arma without actually saying shit

[@Viper1Zero]

*1 hour and 21 minutes of ABSOLUTELY FIRE F*CKING FACTS*

[@MyGh0standMe2003]

Hearing Raptor says he left his "government intelligence job" is like when your father suddenly drops a pivotal pice of lore at random times.

[@idavid8391]

It's true, I *DO* dream of a long convoy of vehicles carrying dozens of people suddenly teleporting into itself and dooming everyone within to many fiery deaths!

[@chrisprice5835]

75 players gone in one desink.

[@JoseHernandez-xv2bt]

@@chrisprice5835 didnt that one get surpassed by another and equally tragic event

[@blitzfenrir]

Oh my god he was an alphabet boy. Being surrounded by unhinged people should've been the give away!

[@ryanrollins5541]

Just don't let Cletus know, he might not take it too well.

[@kriegertechpriest7011]

*Burst down door holding shotgun* _WHAT THE FUCK DID YOU JUST SAY?!_

[@leafened7259]

About that beer I owe ya.

[@ANormalHuman1220]

My god, everyone look! It’s Barney! From Black Mesa!

[@roy6907]

As a current member of the U.S. Intelligence Community, let me assure the public that everyone in the community (that is cool and not a total nerd), loves Warhammer and Arma.

[@dougf1249]

The amount of news channels that show arma footage as “real live footage” is outstanding And hilarious

[@Phenosi]

Thanks again for giving me the chance to talk about my passion for ArmA 3, You have successfully summarised what it is that makes ArmA 3 such a true unique sandbox experience. :))

[@darkprotoss19]

Secure Government intelligence job? Dude just drops that factoid on us out of nowhere? This is like the Sovietwomble face reveal all over again.

[@loreman2803]

Holy shit Rubrix worked in US intel......So thats how he knows his freinds they were on the lists 🤣

[@Le_Fenix]

“I’ve always been bad at explaining the game I play to my father” Honestly, valid

[@MegamanZero410]

33:50 THE BOSNIAN KNIGHT RETURNETH!

[@wyvern_wolf2821]

Its amusing that one of the main reasons for this video was to explain his job to his dad

[@Sentinal375]

Jay, please make a mission marking video series. Your simplicity is so much easier to understand than other

[@theosb7271]

Jay has single handedly revived my love for Arma. Had some absolutely terrible experiences with several units over the years that made me give up on Arma as both a community and a pass time. I can't say I've had the time to go back, but much like the mines I yearn for the days of fighting ACE and waiting for everyone to finish figuring out mods.

[@CarpinchoMatero123]

1:18 seeing an argentine news group being in this video was something i wasnt expecting

[@taggygamer5825]

*opens my fyp* *sees rubix raptor's new video* *SEES IT WAS 4 MINUTES AGO* My day is now completed.

[@svahn1]

Jay having worked in Government Intelligence is lore I was not expecting to learn today. I'm glad you went full time with content creation though.

[@clonetrooper0426]

Hearing Webknight vanished in the section at the 25:00 mark made me pause cause I was thinking "Nah, he was in the 'Avoid the Silent City' video," then checked to see that video was 2 years ago now. Time really does fly. (Glad you got to interview him, and glad he's still around.)

[@alexanderd6793]

Bro said this in a video a couple years ago(think he called it "Dream engine" to be exact) and send me on the wildest ride of my life with Arma 3 and just consistently having some of the best moments of my life in there. Unironically changed my life for the better with the amount of new friends I found and overall fun moments I've had. Sincere thanks for that, these videos at the least bettered my life lol Ignis is also so close but yet so far away even with all of that. Edit: Also crazy lore dump about the gov intel job lmaoo

[@zino8604]

I really appreciate jay going into pretty damn good detail on how the mission creator and Zeus stuff works. Really puts into perspective how much work goes into the ops we get to see so regularly

[@SynnaminToasty]

Jay mentioning 1st MEU after joining them recently and being able to play this wacky beautiful game with others makes me feel a type of way. I honestly am just happy that this game exists with the people like Jay that promote and show the best versions this game can achieve. Nothing beats the love I have for this game now that I can always play something new everyday

[@thatrandomguy8157]

My genuine favorite thing about Arma is you can do literally anything, any universe can work in arma from Ace Combat to Halo as long as mods exists

[@WhopperJrNoCheese]

The ArmA series is the equivalent of playing with action figures, but on a grand scale. Probably one of the reasons I love it so much.

[@SCP.Officer.McDaniel]

Your WHAT job??

[@ArtisBlankfaces]

That blindsided me too 😂

[@FireStorm_117]

An EXTENDED FEATURE?! Praise the Raptor man and his Ignis subjects! Wooooo!

[@KingFunky]

Arma is a different kind of beast. I was talking the other day about how I loved this game mode in STALKER GAMMA called warfare, where factions would dynamically fight and engage one another's squads. I was like 'why has no one made this again? Without GAMMA's weird survival quirks' and lo' and behold there's an arma mod for exactly that

[@willy_b_coyote]

1:40 wait, hol up… you were a company man?

[@johnb3587]

Even worse, federal government

[@JoseHernandez-xv2bt]

@@johnb3587 god dang it he’s the reason why the Waffle Houses kept exploding

[@Venom-du9do]

W Video, W OPTRE, W Modding Community, W A2S, W 1st MEU Aux mod Dev Team Would love to see that full 1 hour videon on optre :)

[@Jubward]

fax no printer 💯

[@cordanza]

Watching your videos made me and a group of my buddies get into the game and I hope someday I can join your group and play in your ops. Your videos are fun to watch, keep it up man.

[@Th3505]

truly a way to play your favourite games in the way you can only dream of

[@ThatCannibalisticDrone]

Rubixraptor releasing an 1 hour and 20 minute long video? *THIS PLEASES MY ADHD BRAIN.*

[@thatsmolbirb2519]

It is my dream to someday play with Ignis in the wacky misadventures you guys go on. No clout-chasing, no fanboying. I just want to live out my dream of being cannon fodder with the boys

[@smicharla7508]

ARMA III is one of the few, if not the only game, where a community has been brought together through the turbulence, anger, and frustration of modding. I cannot express the joy of playing mods and then screaming at the top of my lungs about dying while laughing. Overall, the ARMA community is an interconnected place where people from around the world can create, play, and enjoy their favourite fantasies without having to wait for franchises to produce games about those subjects and situations. ARMA is a community of friends-and, in some cases, lovers. In summary, this video perfectly captures the essence of ARMA. It’s a video game where wishes come true, brought to life by the blood, sweat, and tears of its passionate community. ARMA is a game where dreams that seemed impossible five or ten years ago are now a reality. To the ARMA community and the fans of Halo, Warhammer, and fantasy games, we owe our gratitude to Bohemia Interactive and the tireless modders who have dedicated countless hours to make this game possible. It is truly a game where "dreams come true."

[@heraissilly]

This video just screams labor of love, not only your love for the game and its community, but the developers, modders and playerbases love for the game and the good times it has created for you all.

[@Terry-Tuna]

Where would I be without my White Man Video Essays.

[@Th3505]

so real

[@colef2222]

What else am I supposed to do, sit alone with my thoughts?

[@alexanderd6793]

A couple years ago when I was in school, someone saw me listening to a video essay, looked me dead on and said I'm a "white guys starter pack". Never been more confused lmao

[@grandadmiralsuntzu5066]

Jay was in intelligence???!

[@thechurchofnorm6970]

At first i thought that this was just a longform Arma gameplay vid, but was pleasantly surprised to find a documentary style dive on the game. on another note, super hyped to get your patches this Monday!

[@chikenmage38]

As someone who got the game and even found a troop to play with but hasn't been able to "socialize" (due to time stuff) this video really helped me realize how fun it will be once I finally find the time to play.

[@RCMPGuythunder]

I had forgotten that streamers played RP of this and those memories flooded back in with the force of a cinder block traveling at terminal velocity

[@jamesm8250]

I haven't seen watched this yet and I know it'll be a blast. I've enjoyed every Op I've been a part of in Ignis and its always a treat to see my clips in videos. Like the title of the video This game can make your dreams come true..... as long as those dreams are of dying over and over as some poor 40k Guardsman

[@JAMeep-xx1vv]

To all the ARMA freshies: I wish you luck in your endeavors to find a group. You will suffer. You will cry out in anguish. But it will be worth it. Most will be bait. Many good groups will die as one key member leaves due to life reasons. What remains will be gated by small recruitment drives, or high hour requirements. It is a large miracle that I got into the Cadians, but let me be the light at the end of the tunnel and say it was worth it.

[@1BigWalrus]

This video really does display your passion for this wacky game, looking forward to the future of Arma and Ignis Corp!

[@Creepypastories]

I still have a cd-rom version of Armed Assault as this was my first time playing and getting the Arma "fever", or being an Arma-holic. Never stopped playing since, and I'm 40 now.

[@ethanrobins6547]

I was not expecting scorch to be a mod dev also jay thanks to this vid i want a arma vid where space marines chasing chaos forces get transported to the halo universe which is dealing with the chaos enemies where they team up with spartans and halo marines that help the space marines get back to thier universe and join the space marines in stopping the chaos legions that made the portal

[@Azarune]

Gotta say everytime I see one of your videos I look at Arma with more intrigue and interest! I love community events like what Ignis does and what many Arma groups do. Commenting to feed the KZbin Machine because you definitely deserve it for the effort you've done in this video and what you keep posting every friday! Best wishes!

[@WyattMakes]

Used to spend a ton of time developing missions, stopped around 2020 when I had 9k hours. Your videos give me a good smile, lets me remember the stupid crap I used to make. PS: I was one of the devs for Anzu's Invade and Annex during the ArmAII era.

[@clarasalazar9801]

I'm so happy I read the comments after what Jay said at 1:40 I thought I was missing out on some lore or I was going CRAZY. That is..... a interesting Pipeline IG......

[@tastyindenial]

christmas came early, cheers man and thanks for the content!

[@DrDreadedReal]

Gotta love the fact he traded his job to play modded arma 3 with the most unhinged people on the internet Truly a worthy invesment if I ever saw it

[@sailor86022]

there have been a lot of games I come back too, but none match how often I have the thought "I should play some Arma" I completely agree with the statement "the game that can make your dreams come true". I've spent so many hours just sitting in zeus making my own battles for myself or my small group of friends, messing with wacky combinations of mods or the various other game modes and modded scenarios. It is thanks to this toybox type gameplay that arma 3 will forever hold a very dear and special place in my heart. :)

[@jorex4011]

1:38 YOUR WHAT? That explains all the inteligence added on your campaings

[@saxevagebarstad1310]

I remember watching the Helldivers video and then suddenly a while late, boom Helldivers 2 was announced.

[@pyro-maniac4349]

Rubix, where is my christmas video Rubix, you better not kill santa this time Rubix

[@pickled_bacon]

Arma 3 is like real world technology in it's advancement, little bits that almost seem like a waste of time and then holy cow we can deform terrain 10+ years after release

[@disregardthat]

thanks for this video. I can't tell you how much I enjoyed hearing stories from the modders who have worked on so much of the content I have gotten hours and hours of fun out of

[@abelarr]

To say i don't think i'll ever play arma but i've watched almost every single one of your video and now sat through an essay about that game engine says alot about the quality of content you make. May it be through the goof meter or not it's always enjoyable and gives me a good chuckle. PS: About that beer i owe ya.

[@thelostclone9715]

Let’s go! Just got my Ignis Phoenix Tee, I put it on and am now ready to settle in for an ARMA video essay.

[@OrigionalCigarette]

The community can post hundreds and even thousands of video essays explaining arma 3, and not even a million videos will do this game justice, its truely a game you have to experience yourself to understand why us in the Arma 3 community hold this game as the best game of all-time.

[@HistoryNerdsfromOuterspa-sf6fo]

Dude your the reason why i got arma 3. at first it looked like another boring tactical shooter, but you opened my eyes. i've watching for two years now, keep it up!

[@aidenlethbridge2675]

0:10 I'd love to see another Half-Life 2 OP someday

[@pcalix17]

A deep respect for the tech wizards who both make and maintain all of the mods, scenarios, and maps that make ARMA 3 what it is. Greater respect for the poor souls who dive into those sick scenarios and come out better gamers.

[@JohnDoe-wt9ek]

Jay: *Randomly drops that he was a G-Man up to this point and worked intelligence* Me: That... That actually answers a lot of questions... Just to say, I've been watching your videos for quite some time now, all the way back when I was in the Federal Employ (US Army, Aviation). I've always been a big fan, and always look forward to Fridays when you post a new video, and even rewatch your older videos. There are many times I was laughing myself to tears or (at work) stifling laughter simply because your videos are always unhinged and hilarious... Keep doing what you're doing brother, and hopefully this will last for many years to come.

[@notsky122]

I have no words, absolute cinema.

[@bloodstreak2001]

You should make an Arma 3 Operation where you send to save the developers of Arma 3

[@lukasweiter5473]

Just in case you didnt notice, foxhole will be getting planes so you might want to take a look at that

[@Dreadknight957]

33:51 THE BOSNIAN KNIGHT!

[@crash_daddycoot6090]

I really enjoyed watching this, and the way you kept my attention was amazing. Keep up the amazing work, will always be happy when i see a new video upload :)

[@pea_rants4617]

Webknight if you see this it would be really funny if you added farming to ArmA 3

[@SteamPunkLinken7]

Howdy! 👋 RubixRaptor is one of my favorite KZbinrs Also playing one of my favorite game Also giving me nostalgia, PTSD, and over stimulation😂😂😂😂😂❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@jakeheinrichs2235]

20:45 What about Bethesda and the Creation Kit? Same tools as the devs, same assets, etc. Allows the huge diversity of mods that Bethesda games are known for.

[@BLOODANGELS579]

God, I love this game so much and now I get to learn more about it. I can’t wait to play. Hopefully, I can join ya’ll’s group when I finally get the game

[@darthnihilus1608]

What a fantastic video, Raptor! Really enjoyed watching it, listening to your stories and interviews; and you can clearly tell how you and everyone else in this community is enjoying this game. I do like seeing some more "unorthodox" videos from you as well (and non-Arma videos). Maybe one day we'll get a BTS or whatever else you can come up with.

[@LeadDelta]

I can definitely say, as a veteran of ARMA Reforger since pre-launch, I’ve always wondered what would happen if IGNIS came back to Reforger, even if there was an open IGNIS community server. But that’s just my thought in the comments upon watching the Reforger section. In all honesty, although I briefly played 2 and 3, my PC couldn’t handle the games on there. But with Reforger on Xbox, I was enjoying the play of an ARMA game on console on my end.

[@fiveo2315]

I have arms 3 but not a computer to play it. (I got a gaming laptop I know) and you guys make me want to get a better computer to just play this game because of how fun you guys make it look

[@Mark-ky1je]

i would love to play warhammer40k on arma but online social anxiety holds me back....great video

[@cringelord9722]

Nightmare, you misspelled nightmare...

[@verical9579]

Ya know it's kinda funny how RubixRaptor, Liru and a few others were my main reasons for buying a PC. Getting Arma 3 and interacting with the community and people there. I became a Zeus for communities and have been able to make some pretty awesome missions because of it. All because of these people who I in one way or another look up to. And it all came from this game. If this game was never made and if the modding community never took off like it did. I may have never found half the people I call friends today. It's crazy to think about tbh. Also I hope Rubix does more of these styles of videos because being able to hear the experience of the mod creators and what they did and have gone through even if it's only abit is awesome to see. And Rubix brings the energy to make it easy to watch and understand.

[@mcduck887]

Good video, enough said

[@15072002]

i think what i and possibly many others take from this video would be the awe and the want, to dip into this exact style of arma to play ourselves, i would love to do all of this as much as possible but have no idea where to start, who to ask and even what group to play with, i keep thinking damn i wish i could be in ignis to do all this and i understand you guys prefer to keep new members strict but an ignis 2 would be probably very welcomed by fans, just a more open version of ignis running similar ops if its not too much hassle of course, i just ultimately want to play arma like this and know i could trust you guys to help people with that

[@DwarpCork]

Thank you John Arma, now I have something to watch once I get off work

[@heartlessnobody1143]

what i learned from this is that the developers of this game are a chad and 2 chad brothers that are his friends, the modders are actual wizards using ancient knowledge and ritualistic sacrifices. And the people that play this game are ABSOLUTE MADMEN.

[@mynamelost3281]

I could fall asleep listening to rubix and wake up feeling better then before

[@maddog88]

This probably the best Arma 3 explained video I have ever seen !!! 😅

[@joelcox5801]

Multi-threading right around the corner, lets go!

[@vaurius5644]

Always been a bit too intimidated to get into Arma 3 and find a community in it after some unfortunate first experiences with it when I was new to PC gaming, but it’s always been something I loved watching at least