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Video games => ArmA => ArmA3 => Topic started by: PZ on December 21, 2014, 09:49:12 PM

Title: More Steam coolness
Post by: PZ on December 21, 2014, 09:49:12 PM
This is really cool - using the Steam client, I can play ArmA3, or any other game on my Surface Pro 3 without ever installing any game software! The Steam client is streaming the game from my main PC to the portable.

https://plus.google.com/photos/115880926969978238488/albums/6095529863661728065
Title: Re: More Steam coolness
Post by: JRD on December 22, 2014, 04:06:19 AM
I also found out you have a STEAM interface on ArmAIII where you can download custom missions strainght into your game.  :)
Title: Re: More Steam coolness
Post by: Art Blade on December 22, 2014, 08:27:37 AM
nice one, PZ :)


I noticed the motivational sticker on your keyboard's OLED. You could actually take a photo of it and have the display show it rather than sticking an analogue data carrier onto the digital display.  :-()
Title: Re: More Steam coolness
Post by: PZ on December 22, 2014, 08:35:22 AM
Quote from: Art Blade on December 22, 2014, 08:27:37 AM
nice one, PZ :)


I noticed the motivational sticker on your keyboard's OLED. You could actually take a photo of it and have the display show it rather than sticking an analogue data carrier onto the digital display.  :-()

:laugh: :-X

You can also add mods as well from the Steam interface - even do filtering based on what you want - really cool!
Title: Re: More Steam coolness
Post by: Binnatics on December 22, 2014, 08:40:13 AM
Nice! The interface to download custom maps through steam is called Steam Workshop. I think it's available for all games that allow Steam to manage their editor-options. There's tons of maps and missions to choose from, all available and easy accessible through steam. :-X :)
Title: Re: More Steam coolness
Post by: PZ on December 22, 2014, 08:58:16 AM
I can see this game lasting a very long time, which represents excellent gaming value.  I know it doesn't really matter that much, but I am really enjoying the sounds in the game - the weapons, vehicles, and just about everything.

I also like the maps much better than Chernarus, which was too sterile for my taste.  Here we are rich in detail, which I find keeps me engaged in the game.  The fact that it is a simulation rather than an abstract shooter also is a plus in my book.

... and, I've not even started in one of my favorite activities - modding  ^-^
Title: Re: More Steam coolness
Post by: JRD on December 22, 2014, 09:53:05 AM
It does feel much more alive than Chernarus. The houses feel quite empty and cities are quite deserted when compared to the cities in AC games but overall it is a nice world with people going around minding their own business. I even saw a few birds, rabbits and snakes... although I don't think I want to face a snake with high led content on my blood as I usually roam through the campaign.  ::)
Title: Re: More Steam coolness
Post by: Binnatics on December 22, 2014, 01:40:03 PM
I've seen a lot of snakes already, but they simply refuse to bite me so far. They might start doing that when I start to get better at killing soldiers and staying alive in combat :angel: