Air Support - Arma Reforger

[TheTimidShade]

3 million people have watched this clip of me flying a humvee off a hill as of Jan 2024... Bohemia even mentioned this video in a post detailing how their network architecture works :O

Below are some frequently posted questions in the comments from when the video game out, I've collected the answers in the pinned comment so it's easier to find:

*Why does the car start flying when going off the ramp?*
There was a bug in the game (fixed as of 7 June 22) where if the driver of a vehicle disconnects the vehicle keeps its velocity at the time of disconnect and ignores physics. It was probably caused by the vehicle not being correctly handed back to the server for simulation when the player disconnects. In the clip we intentionally triggered it by having Imperator ALT + F4 right after hitting the edge of the ramp.

*Why does the car catch fire?*
Not sure to be honest but its probably to do with desync caused by the bug. We tried some unarmed vehicles before recording this clip and none of them caught fire while flying across the valley so it might have been the game thinking the bullets were hitting the car.

*Are there actual aircraft in the game at the moment?*
-At the moment no, but they will almost certainly be added at some point because I imagine Bohemia will want to test them before Arma 4.-
There are now helicopters in the game as of Oct 23.

*Should I buy this game?*
No, unless:
- You want to support the future of Arma by providing feedback/help with testing.
- You want to use the mod tools for the new engine.
- You want to play the 'Conflict' PVP mode (AI is not worth playing against in coop as of Jan 24 since there is no vehicle AI and they are pretty dumb)

*Is the game available on consoles?*
Currently it's available on PC and Xbox, but as far as I am aware it will be coming to PS5 at some point as well.

*How are you able to run the game so well?*
I'm playing on PC and I have a 2070 Super and i7-6700, generally I am able to run the game at 60 fps on Ultra with max view distance except when there are large amounts of AI/lots of shooting happening. Compared to Arma 3 it runs MUCH better so if you can Arma 3 ok you can probably run Reforger.

*How were you able to stay in multiplayer without getting disconnected?*
There are some pretty bad server issues at the moment preventing most people from staying connected to multiplayer servers for long periods of time. We were hosting and playing on our own dedicated server with just 2 people when we recorded this clip, smaller player numbers seems to be more stable.

*Did you know you can rotate the turret using A/D?*
Yes, but I knew I could no longer hit the AI I had placed down even after rotating so I didn't bother.

*Why is the game $30 USD? If its a test game shouldn't they make it cheaper so more people test it?*
If they sell the game for cheap right at the early access launch there isn't really much motivation for them to finish the game. Arma Reforger and Arma 4 are not the same game. Reforger is intended to test systems and raise funds for Arma 4. Personally I think the price tag is good because it means that (hopefully) most of the players are buying into it to provide feedback and help progress early access rather than moaning about not getting perfect framerate.

*'This game is trash, I can't believe people paid for this!'*
People can spend their money how they want. Your opinion won't change their mind.

[slothworks]

"Reforger isn't a real arma game"
WELL EXPLAIN THIS THEN

[maboilaurence]

For casual gamers this is a mind blowing glitch, for average Arma players it's just Tuesday.

[onlywithbuts]

Well... i mean if Bohemia doesn't include helicopters or jets, players will improvise. WTF x D

[DanielRodriguez-sfvj]

This was definitely a rollercoaster of emotions.

[ToumalRakesh]

I see the physics are as realistic as ever

[glaiydan]

if anyone is curious they did this on purpose. currently there is a bug where if the driver disconnects while currently moving the vehicle will maintain velocity and continue to move in the direction it was until another player gets in the driver seat to resume physics simulation. if i had to guess it's because even after the player leaves, the vehicle does not return to the server's ownership and continues to give the player ownership and, in doing so, input even though they no longer exist

[AntiHamster]

My brain can't decide what music to play when I watch this. The A-Team theme, or earrape Harry Potter theme.

[MTFOphantom]

Now THAT is the Arma I remember. And I dont say that as a bad thing. I love Arma for its crazy physics that sends vehicles into outer space at seemingly random.

[tayzonday]

I thought it was an actual video and then I’m like “oh wait this is a game”

[STARGUN]

Good old ARMA. Glitches, glitches never change.

[Ksensei]

this jeep has a pretty impressive gliding ratio. what the government doesn't tell you.

[JustanerOwO]

Well, if there would be a another ramp on the other side of the map and has a different camera perspective, then it would be a perfect movie scene :D

[irish]

Bohemia: No air support for another year.
Players: Fine, I'll do it myself.

[wiederganger]

“gotta be the best pirate ive ever seen”

[demonetization]

“As long as there is support coming from the air, IT IS AIR SUPPORT”
Ghandi ~2022

[tirvaygaming]

Call of Duty : "Enemy AC-130 above!"

Arma Reforger : "Enemy HUMVEE in the air!"

[Rupicore]

"Hueough" - Last words of a brave soldier

[maddylmaz]

You should had added cheesy arma theme in the background that would be so much funnier

[peeper]

Took me 29 seconds to realise this was a game