Two weeks ago, I hop into teamspeak and Gator, sounding somewhat more excited than he normally does, says, "Rogue, we found just the game for you. Remember you want to fly in a simulator, check out ARMA 3". In not so many words, he basically says he found the best military game ever and he is sure of it. I look at it in Steam and it was on sale, I watch a few videos, still not too impressed. The graphics are good, the gameplay looked good, but I love Battlefield! I thought to myself, "Battlefield 4 is all the simulator I want". I didn't tell that to Gator.

 

It was a slow time of day in the BF4 server, but Gator was getting his game on very early which is pretty unusual. I figure, ahh what the hell, I can always return the game to Steam if I want. They have a money back guarantee too. One hour later, I have the game on my computer.

 

Immediately, I felt overwhelmed, almost so overwhelmed that I wasn't enjoying the game very much. I had a lot of questions. This game has a huge learning curve. Something as simple as running, pulling out my MKR and making an accurate shot was difficult. Now, I'm aware of breathing, and running up a hill while enemies are taking pot shots at me and I'm losing my breath. It's best to approach any fight stealthily in this game, get relaxed, set up a strategy for accomplishing the mission at hand, and do things quietly. Izded was right, well sort of right. He said it would take about three days just to set up my controls. I'm at week two, and I'm still setting up my controls. But now, I'm definitely more adept and can accomplish something and help the team.

 

For those who love flying, this is the game for you. This game is also a bonafied flight simulator. Gone are the quick landings and takeoffs ala BF4. In this game, you must taxi your aircraft to the runway, make sure the runway is clear, check your flaps and line up straight. Landing is no easy task either. You must line up and slowly glide your way to the runway not approaching too low, or too high and flare the ship so the rear wheels touch first, that's if you remember to put your landing gear down in the first place.

 

This game is huge. For some missions, it takes several minutes to get there by jet. Loading up a transport helicopter can take upwards of ten minutes at times while everyone readies themselves and then it takes another several minutes to enter the hostile territory. Hopefully, you found a safe place to land because if not, the whole ship might get shot down and everyone will have to do it all over again. We have now learned the importance of reconissance before a mission just to find a good place to land.

 

This game is much slower than BF4. I know when I play, I don't have time to take a breath. If I need to step away for a few minutes, I can't. It's an intense game. ARMA 3 is much different, as long as I'm hidden and occupying an abandoned building, chances are pretty slim that I'll be discovered. I can step away from the game and use the restroom, grab a drink or snack, and come back and not much in the game has changed. It's a much slower game in that respect, but that is where this game tricks you. Yea, I can be walking down the street and bullshitting with my fellow infantrymen and suddenly, you hear pop pop pop, crackle, GUNFIRE! That false sense of security is erased as you are once again reminded you're in a war zone. Not only that, your squad leader and three other men might have went down and you're the only one un-injured and huddling in a building, all alone. Desperately, you try to save everyone...

 

I've only scratched the surface. This game has a lot to discover and master. I'm hooked.

I don't know why or how, but I own this game already. Never played it before but you have convinced me to give it a try, installing now!

That's awesome! I'll definitely help you get set up if I'm online but Gator said he will help you too. He is online now with AC

I don't know why or how, but I own this game already. Never played it before but you have convinced me to give it a try, installing now!

 

 

 

I was gonna give my steam account away just recently. I had ARMA 3 for over a year and never played it until Gator hooked us up with a server. Now I try to play when I can during the day. It is awesome  :smile:

Like the pace and maturity that the game brings. The "where is that coming from?" Shouts on ts as you scan your map for spotted enemies just as you catch a stray bullet. The medic scrambles over to you and starts reviving you while the rest of your squad gets cover and returns fire in the direction of the enemy bullets. Your hear the thudding of a chopper and a Squadmate calls out "parachutes, 400 meters" as you reload your weapon and notice your mag count is running low.......all this in 15 minutes! The no set weapons per role is amazing. You are free to complete goals as you see fit. If you like military shooters but don't like being killed by a 12yo who ejected from a jet with a heat seeking rocket launcher that ends up killing with a 9mm pistol from 800m away, then Arma 3 with open you up to a whole new battlefield

 

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