<b>FROM</b>: Project Lead
<b>TO</b>: Arma 3 Users
<b>UNIT</b>: Main Branch
<b>ACTIVITY</b>: Game Update: 1.18 (Zeus enhancements, MP stability, Miscellaneous fixes)
<b>SIZE</b>: ~794 MB

More in the <a href="http://dev.arma3.com/spotrep-00024">full changelog and SPOTREP</a>

FROM: Project Lead
TO: Arma 3 Users
UNIT: Main Branch
ACTIVITY: Game Update: 1.18 (Zeus enhancements, MP stability, Miscellaneous fixes)
SIZE: ~794 MB

More in the full changelog and SPOTREP

Bohemia Interactive, creators of the award-winning Arma™ series and DayZ™, have opened applications for the €500,000 Make Arma Not War content creation contest for Arma 3.

The Make Arma Not War contest, which was announced in December, welcomes Arma 3 content creators to compete in four different categories: Total Modification, Singleplayer Game Mode, Multiplayer Game Mode, and Addon. The winner of the Total Modification category will take home €200,000, while in the other categories the prize money is divided between 1st place (€50,000), 2nd place (€30,000), and 3rd place (€20,000) winners. In collaboration with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Bohemia Interactive is also handing out the Health Care in Danger Special Award.

Although the winners in each category will be chosen by a jury, consisting of Bohemia Interactive representatives and other industry professionals, Arma 3 players will be able to ‘vote’ in the Singleplayer category. These votes will determine the 20 finalists in the Singleplayer category.

On top of voting, people can also ‘support’ their favorite entry, which is similar to the thumbs-up functionality on other websites. Those who support an entry, receive a Make Arma Not war forums badge and a 30% discount voucher for Arma 3 on http://Store.bistudio.com – while contestants whose entry reaches a certain number of supporters can earn Contest Milestone Rewards. These rewards range from exclusive forum badges to increased visibility on http://www.makearma.com and the Arma 3 social channels – with more rewards being added later.

"This is the first real milestone for contestants, which also provides them with a platform to showcase their work", said Ivan Buchta, Creative Director at Bohemia Interactive. "And based on the first promising teasers we've seen, I'd say Arma 3 players will have a lot to look forward to."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6IY1j050LM8
To apply, contestants should go to http://www.makearma.com/apply and start the application process. The deadline for applications is October 26th, 2014. The winners of the Make Arma Not War contest will be announced on January 15th, 2015.

More information about the contest, rules, prizes, and categories is available on http://www.makearma.com. Important announcements will also be shared via the Make Arma Not War newsletter and the official Arma 3 social channels (Facebook, Twitter).

Bohemia Interactive, creators of the award-winning Arma™ series and DayZ™, have opened applications for the €500,000 Make Arma Not War content creation contest for Arma 3.

The Make Arma Not War contest, which was announced in December, welcomes Arma 3 content creators to compete in four different categories: Total Modification, Singleplayer Game Mode, Multiplayer Game Mode, and Addon. The winner of the Total Modification category will take home €200,000, while in the other categories the prize money is divided between 1st place (€50,000), 2nd place (€30,000), and 3rd place (€20,000) winners. In collaboration with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Bohemia Interactive is also handing out the Health Care in Danger Special Award.

Although the winners in each category will be chosen by a jury, consisting of Bohemia Interactive representatives and other industry professionals, Arma 3 players will be able to ‘vote’ in the Singleplayer category. These votes will determine the 20 finalists in the Singleplayer category.

On top of voting, people can also ‘support’ their favorite entry, which is similar to the thumbs-up functionality on other websites. Those who support an entry, receive a Make Arma Not war forums badge and a 30% discount voucher for Arma 3 on http://Store.bistudio.com – while contestants whose entry reaches a certain number of supporters can earn Contest Milestone Rewards. These rewards range from exclusive forum badges to increased visibility on http://www.makearma.com and the Arma 3 social channels – with more rewards being added later.

"This is the first real milestone for contestants, which also provides them with a platform to showcase their work", said Ivan Buchta, Creative Director at Bohemia Interactive. "And based on the first promising teasers we've seen, I'd say Arma 3 players will have a lot to look forward to."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6IY1j050LM8
To apply, contestants should go to http://www.makearma.com/apply and start the application process. The deadline for applications is October 26th, 2014. The winners of the Make Arma Not War contest will be announced on January 15th, 2015.

More information about the contest, rules, prizes, and categories is available on http://www.makearma.com. Important announcements will also be shared via the Make Arma Not War newsletter and the official Arma 3 social channels (Facebook, Twitter).

<b>FROM</b>: Project Lead
<b>TO</b>: Arma 3 Users
<b>INFO</b>: Update 1.18, Make Arma Not War applications, Roadmap
<b>PRECEDENCE</b>: Flash

<h2>SITUATION</h2>
As of yesterday it's possible for <b><i><a href="http://makearmanotwar.com/">Make Arma Not War</a></i></b> contestants to <b><a href="http://makearmanotwar.com/apply">apply</a></b> and even submit their entries already! Solo developers and teams can apply and share all but the add-on category (that one is waiting for add-on support in Steam Workshop). Entries can be browsed at your leisure and there are various options for developers to promote them. As a regular player you can also enjoy the fruits of their labor, as well as <b>support</b> those entries that you like, and <b>vote</b> for entries in the Singleplayer category! Read more about voting and supporting <a href="http://makearmanotwar.com/vote">here</a>. After supporting an entry you'll get a forums badge to show your participation. The more an entry gets supported, the more it is also covered on various official channels.

More in the <a href="http://dev.arma3.com/sitrep-00054">full SITREP</a>

FROM: Project Lead
TO: Arma 3 Users
INFO: Update 1.18, Make Arma Not War applications, Roadmap
PRECEDENCE: Flash

As of yesterday it's possible for Make Arma Not War contestants to apply and even submit their entries already! Solo developers and teams can apply and share all but the add-on category (that one is waiting for add-on support in Steam Workshop). Entries can be browsed at your leisure and there are various options for developers to promote them. As a regular player you can also enjoy the fruits of their labor, as well as support those entries that you like, and vote for entries in the Singleplayer category! Read more about voting and supporting here. After supporting an entry you'll get a forums badge to show your participation. The more an entry gets supported, the more it is also covered on various official channels.

More in the full SITREP

<b>FROM</b>: Sandbox Design Dept.
<b>TO</b>: Arma 3 Users
<b>OPSUM: </b> Autonomous Updates: recent changes & planned features.

<h2>EVALUATION</h2>
During Arma 3's development, UAVs (Unmanned Autonomous Vehicles) took some big steps forward. However, some ‘rough edges’ still remained; particularly, in terms of user experience and more advanced control. Since January – in part based on community feedback – we've invested time into updates and fixes. Below, we summarise this progress and share our plans for upcoming new features.

More in the <a href="http://dev.arma3.com/oprep-drone-refinements">Full Report</a>

FROM: Sandbox Design Dept.
TO: Arma 3 Users
OPSUM: Autonomous Updates: recent changes & planned features.

During Arma 3's development, UAVs (Unmanned Autonomous Vehicles) took some big steps forward. However, some ‘rough edges’ still remained; particularly, in terms of user experience and more advanced control. Since January – in part based on community feedback – we've invested time into updates and fixes. Below, we summarise this progress and share our plans for upcoming new features.

More in the Full Report

Bohemia Interactive today deployed a brand new episode in official Community Guide video series for Arma 3™. Taking a closer look at the recently released Arma 3 Zeus DLC, Andrew Gluck (better known as Dslyecxi) from Shack Tactical provides some practical tips for both Game Masters and players.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1xbBFC0U3YA
In Arma 3 Zeus, which is now available as free DLC for Arma 3, players can take on the role of Game Master, and curate the multiplayer experience of other players – much similar to the concept of popular tabletop games such as ‘Dungeons & Dragons’. The new Community Guide explores Arma 3 Zeus’ potential, while highlighting some of the core capabilities of a Game Master, and alternative uses for the Zeus module.

"Zeus represents a significant step forward in the Arma series' development. By making it possible for any player - even those without previous mission-making experience - to design and evolve a scenario in real-time through a robust 3D editor, Zeus lays the tremendous sandbox potential of the game out in easy reach, ready to be used as a tool to craft dynamic, engaging, and memorable experiences for all involved", said Andrew Gluck, former servicemember and leader of the popular Arma community group Shack Tactical.

Launching together with the Arma 3 Alpha last year, the Community Guide video series aims to explain some of the basics of Arma 3 - featuring topics such as MP Teamwork, Guerrilla Warfare, Air Assault, and more. The complete Community Guide playlist is available on Arma 3’s official YouTube Channel.

Bohemia Interactive today deployed a brand new episode in official Community Guide video series for Arma 3™. Taking a closer look at the recently released Arma 3 Zeus DLC, Andrew Gluck (better known as Dslyecxi) from Shack Tactical provides some practical tips for both Game Masters and players.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1xbBFC0U3YA
In Arma 3 Zeus, which is now available as free DLC for Arma 3, players can take on the role of Game Master, and curate the multiplayer experience of other players – much similar to the concept of popular tabletop games such as ‘Dungeons & Dragons’. The new Community Guide explores Arma 3 Zeus’ potential, while highlighting some of the core capabilities of a Game Master, and alternative uses for the Zeus module.

"Zeus represents a significant step forward in the Arma series' development. By making it possible for any player - even those without previous mission-making experience - to design and evolve a scenario in real-time through a robust 3D editor, Zeus lays the tremendous sandbox potential of the game out in easy reach, ready to be used as a tool to craft dynamic, engaging, and memorable experiences for all involved", said Andrew Gluck, former servicemember and leader of the popular Arma community group Shack Tactical.

Launching together with the Arma 3 Alpha last year, the Community Guide video series aims to explain some of the basics of Arma 3 - featuring topics such as MP Teamwork, Guerrilla Warfare, Air Assault, and more. The complete Community Guide playlist is available on Arma 3’s official YouTube Channel.