ArmA feedback thread - based on Beta Patch 1.16

[W0lle]

Download the 1.16 patch here.

Use this thread is for general feedback, both positive and negative. For problems with the patch see the troubleshooting forum.

[SWAT_BigBear]

positive positive positive...
Thanks BI

Graphically, the patch is a PLUS.

AI's seem more responsive, aware, and the overall behavior is a PLUS.

[sparks50]

I heard some complaints that the turning radius for bikes have been drastically reduced to be even worse than a truck? Can someone confirm this?

[Deadfast]

I heard some complaints that the turning radius for bikes have been drastically reduced to be even worse than a truck? Can someone confirm this?

I can.

As much as I enjoy this patch the bike handling is just horrible.


You can't even turn around a corner without ending up all over the place. The truck comparison fits.


Bikes are supposed to be agile, this defeats the purpose

[KorpeN]

I did a benchmark on ArmA with same settings 1.14,1.15 and 1.16 and the results are
1.14 = 2048.61
1.15 = 2740.93 (dramatically improved than 1.14)
1.16 = 2680.59

So I have FPS drop.

All other things went well.Much improved multiplayer mode.

[Thr0tt]

Graphics appear more responsive and sticking to the buildings better i.e. not flickering. Overall it all looks good for me. I have not had time to play for a prolonged period but hopfully will test later tonight and report back.

Good work BIS.

Edit: After 30 min or so I still get texture popup on buldings in busy areas but overall it appears better. Looks like this is just a 'feature' of ArmA engine

[Andersson[SWEC]]

STILL!!! An issue with the sights...
The CrossH and actual hitpoint is FAULTY...
The Hit is 10-15 cm below, to left of aiming....
Amazing...

EDIT 1:
AND....STILLL the same zoom....Comon get back to 1.14 default zoom...

EDIT 2: Bridge pathfinding and handling!!
Open 5T Truck
Test scenario1: Single AI no passengers
Test scenario2: Single AI me as passenger
DOLORES: Remark A+
CORAZOL: Remark A+
OBREGAN: Remark A+
PESADAS MIL INSTALLATION B (Something wrong in the middle of the bridge... AI will cross, but sways abit in the middle)
ISLA DE VICTORIA: Reamark A+
IGUANA: Remark A+
LA CORONA: Remark A+

[Cross]

Anyway, 1.16 focuses more on low level architecture and not any gameplay improvements over 1.15 and that's how it is going to stay.

from the boss himself...1.16 focus on coding...design+gameplay-> maybe in 1.17

[Cole]

I heard some complaints that the turning radius for bikes have been drastically reduced to be even worse than a truck? Can someone confirm this?

Yeah, the bikes are pretty useless now.
They should use 1.15 bike handling, that one was pretty good.

Edit: Maybe the handling change is related to MP bike ejecting fix?
5257 - Fixed: MP: Player driving motorcycle could be ejected with no apparent reason, sometimes leading to death. (taken from ArmA\beta\changelog.txt)


Overall this patch is a plus, I could increase my viewdistance from 3000m to 4500m without losing a single frame, very cool!

[Deadfast]

Edit: Maybe the handling change is related to MP bike ejecting fix?

I don't think so - this was already fixed in 1.15.