Arma 3 - Basic Infantry Tips - Dslyecxi's Arma 3 Guides

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  • Опубліковано 9 лют 2025
  • This is a contracted video I created for BIS, aimed at giving some basic tips about being an infantryman for people new to the series. It was originally released on March 21st, 2013 on the BIS A3 channel.
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    Bohemia Interactive, the creators of the Arma series from Operation Flashpoint to #Arma3, can be found here: www.bistudio.com

КОМЕНТАРІ • 278

  • @hazonku
    @hazonku 9 років тому +605

    Legit real world infantryman here. Just have to say that was a pretty damn impressive little video. You pretty much covered most of the important points in only 8 minutes. That's pretty damn good.

    • @dslyecxi
      @dslyecxi  9 років тому +65

      +hazonku - Thanks!

    • @The91strecon
      @The91strecon 9 років тому +77

      +hazonku You know a military game is realistic when the tactics that win you the game are the same ones theyre teaching you guys down at Benning. No wall running or quickscoping here.

    • @reconscout755
      @reconscout755 8 років тому +13

      Ditto. As an ex-recon scout, you are concise and accurate (like the bounding over watch explanation. And situational awareness). Good job!

    • @rafaelrovira6187
      @rafaelrovira6187 8 років тому +5

      +Curt Yetman arma cousin? VBS3?

    • @silenstrike665
      @silenstrike665 7 років тому +2

      eh.. I've been in a for a minute, and have never heard of this VR" shit you're talking about.

  • @cecilevans9247
    @cecilevans9247 9 років тому +298

    "And once you've identified their (the enemies) position, shoot em! Have your buddy shoot em! Your mom shoot em! The cleaning lady, the dog, everyone can shoot em!"

  • @animal1439
    @animal1439 8 років тому +87

    Just bought Arma 3 on the steam sale, rewatching this vid before jumping in for the first time! So excited :D

  • @johnnyl8487
    @johnnyl8487 3 роки тому +14

    I just watched this video as a new ArmA player and I legit thought that this video was made this year thanks to the amazing quality

  • @chrismuggleworth1066
    @chrismuggleworth1066 8 років тому +76

    I rarely comment on anything (in cyberspace), but I was impressed with your video- great video/audio aid in a concise package. I think I'll start commenting on things more often. It felt good.

    • @CrimeDoesNotPay
      @CrimeDoesNotPay 8 років тому +15

      I like your comment and agree you should comment more - you summed it up perfectly.

  • @MrJust2times
    @MrJust2times 5 років тому +5

    I LOVE how normal people realize that the Community is very bright and clever. Even from a Soldiers eye

  • @Chapel-nn3hb
    @Chapel-nn3hb 7 років тому +6

    This helped me a lot. A few rages inbetween, but my first big battle on KOTH, I was able to hold Tower 4 down and win, got many kills too.

  • @callmelawrence9546
    @callmelawrence9546 4 роки тому +2

    Noob here just started playing the game, Been wanting this game for years. Never used a mouse and key for gaming but getting the hang of it with all the different controls. Began the campaign and learning as I go. Game is difficult in an addictive way. There is so much more I'm expecting to learn. Love the Vids.

  • @Avera9eWh1teShark6
    @Avera9eWh1teShark6 12 років тому +1

    Im a console gamer and I love Dslyeci's ArmA vids. Im too poor to own a high end pc that can run ArmA II / III so this is a substitute.

  • @tkristians123
    @tkristians123 11 років тому +7

    This was an awesome video. You sound like a military instructor giving a speech about this stuff.

  • @joeolarte
    @joeolarte 11 років тому +1

    I have been watching your Arma vids for half an hour. You convinced me to get it in the first 5 minutes. I never played Arma 2. Only played operationt flashpoint dragon Rising and loved it. I will surely get Arma 3.

  • @rafnogueira
    @rafnogueira 9 років тому +10

    Your videos are better then Arma 3 Tutorial congratulations man from Brazil! your videos need to be on arma 3 oficial tutorial.

  • @Baromanthefool
    @Baromanthefool 12 років тому +1

    Fantastic video!

  • @apimyfriend
    @apimyfriend 9 років тому +125

    1:17 holy shit I saw none of the soldiers

    • @STUV101
      @STUV101 7 років тому +9

      That's one of the first lessons you learn in Arma 3 (and in Arma 2), what to look for.

    • @timmillsom4457
      @timmillsom4457 6 років тому +13

      Lol it’s harder in real life

    • @GeorgeBuzi
      @GeorgeBuzi 4 роки тому +2

      you don't really need to physically see them! it's good enough to know where they might hide

    • @NinesRK
      @NinesRK 3 роки тому

      Many years playing Arma 3 and I'm still blind to enemies hiding in the environments and that's the most common reason of my untimely demise.

    • @purest_evil
      @purest_evil Рік тому +1

      Now imagine how scary real life battles are

  • @TheCivilizdKaoz
    @TheCivilizdKaoz 12 років тому +1

    awesome Vid dslyecxi! this will help a lot!

  • @23axeman
    @23axeman 12 років тому +1

    Great job as always Dslyecxi.

  • @corinthian313
    @corinthian313 11 років тому +1

    EXCELLENT VID! I just got this game today and I havnt even loaded it up yet. Thanks for this series.

  • @nathandines22
    @nathandines22 7 років тому +2

    Thank you very much! Really helps when coming back into Arma after a long time lol

  • @MyConflogulous
    @MyConflogulous 11 років тому +9

    This video just got my sub. Nice job man.
    Didn't know war games could be so real.

  • @WarDogTheAwesome
    @WarDogTheAwesome 12 років тому +2

    Well done.... Great guide you're making....

  • @MrNobody-fk7fc
    @MrNobody-fk7fc 4 роки тому +1

    These videos are great!

  • @geolocate
    @geolocate 10 років тому +1

    Thanks. I take notes from your videos to use when playing ARMA III.

  • @TheWabbitSeason
    @TheWabbitSeason 12 років тому +1

    I'm glad to see you helping BI introduce new players to ARMA. The steep learning curve, especially for those who have no prior military experience, turned off a lot of players. I've been hooked since OFP.

  • @Acidion
    @Acidion 12 років тому +1

    Excellent video! Thanks for the tips

  • @MikeNL08
    @MikeNL08 12 років тому +1

    I learned a lot of this video! thanks Dslyecxi

  • @Armitage574
    @Armitage574 12 років тому +2

    wow makes things look so easy! Nice explanation!

  • @chainsawfrankenstein7911
    @chainsawfrankenstein7911 7 років тому +1

    Were you ever in the military? If not this video is pretty damn good. I was hearing my drill sgt yell all of this while watching.

  • @ThatGuyFromTV
    @ThatGuyFromTV 12 років тому +1

    Excellent, thanks!

  • @TheDeadrabbit777
    @TheDeadrabbit777 12 років тому +1

    Thank you for making an actually useful video.

  • @evolution3man
    @evolution3man 11 років тому +1

    Awesome vid bro , good skill tactics every arma player should know / learn

  • @MightyMooseKing
    @MightyMooseKing 11 років тому

    My personal advice on that would be to avoid big open fields in the first place and always stay close to hard cover or concealment, if contact is made you can react with the standart "React to contact Drill" and subsequently induce a flanking/assaulting maneuver using a base of fire as well as a flanking element or in case the situations requires it you could then organize a defensive location.
    You can read about most of that in several "combat handbooks" and I believe in Dsylecxi's ArmA3 guide.

  • @TheStatisticalPizza
    @TheStatisticalPizza 11 років тому +1

    These videos are incredibly helpful and informative. Thank you.

  • @JimmyBlonde
    @JimmyBlonde 12 років тому +1

    Great video, I like the way you explain this stuff.

  • @CrimeDoesNotPay
    @CrimeDoesNotPay 8 років тому +5

    I like you - cool voice and helpful tips for even "pro" FPS players

  • @bagocross08
    @bagocross08 11 років тому +1

    Stance adjust. Use CTRL and W and S to change through the nine stances.

  • @Brandisius
    @Brandisius 12 років тому

    You're such a cool guy Dslyecxi!

  • @jordanwhicker
    @jordanwhicker 12 років тому

    Good for you, and good on the devs for realizing what a valuable resource you are for the game. Thinking about picking up my copy today.

  • @damainelogan8915
    @damainelogan8915 10 років тому +12

    Did anyone else laugh when Dslyecxi said, "And once you've identified their position shoot him. Have your buddy shoot him." around 4:57-5:00 I found this extremely funny I don"t know why.

  • @themaker74
    @themaker74 11 років тому

    great video, for the group of real life players, and yes it does help some if your not in a group of friends or real life players. I would like to play this with people, but from the servers ive joined people just assume that you know the military handbook and dont want to help, alot of your video covers things that explained what to do in a group with real people the AI are just doing the opposite, and none of my friends can handle the arma series so no one to play with for me but the AI, just feel i have wasted my money on this and all the other arma's atm but still support the game for the people who do enjoy it. Thnx for your time on making the video tutorials. First time i saw an arma vid was an entire platoon of players, and i had hoped i could have experienced that. Subscribed and thumbsup

    • @nilloc93
      @nilloc93 10 років тому

      King of the hill servers usually have small groups (4-6 people) running on the teams, just type in side channel that you're looking for a group.
      Your other option is groups like shaktac who run events with 100+ players, these groups usually have complex joining rules so read up before applying.
      The 82nd airborne is a more casual arma group but don't do as much as shaktac.

    • @mrinsane104
      @mrinsane104 10 років тому

      i know this is a little late it being 3 months when you posted but there is a server called 77th JSOC that always get people arranged into teams. It's always got friendly people in it and is a great server.

  • @Joergens1
    @Joergens1 12 років тому +1

    YOU are teaching me how to play arma 3 :)

  • @bb3xhrhj
    @bb3xhrhj 12 років тому

    Your video's are ALLWAYS 10/10. Thanks

  • @N8PlaysGames
    @N8PlaysGames 12 років тому

    With the latest patch, the RDS is now the primary sight. the default switch is lft-ctrl+right click

  • @JuniorWA
    @JuniorWA 7 років тому +1

    That editing... awesome.

  • @TheCivilizdKaoz
    @TheCivilizdKaoz 12 років тому

    saw shack tac playing yesterday... wish i could have joined in looked fun :P

  • @PV1230
    @PV1230 12 років тому

    Smookie, the modder who made the SMK animations, is doing the animations for arma 3 for BIS

  • @Phatforyou
    @Phatforyou 12 років тому

    Let's go!!! More videos like this! good job!

  • @Aekaroe
    @Aekaroe 12 років тому +1

    Maybe you don't go on Stratis for nature walks...
    But on a more serious note, great guide, TTP2 was awesome, and I'm glad to see you'll continue teaching new players in ArmA 3.

  • @Vaios1981
    @Vaios1981 12 років тому +1

    Thanks for this.Really helpfull.

  • @MyNameIsBucket
    @MyNameIsBucket 12 років тому

    True. With as much attention they put into different stances, it's a wonder why they didn't just make it a dynamic feature, adjusted with the mouse wheel or something.

  • @WarrenH85
    @WarrenH85 12 років тому

    Ah this game is gorgeous, cant wait to get myself a decent PC almost there, 7 months of saving up will soon pay off! hahah cant wait!

  • @fpstina
    @fpstina 12 років тому +1

    great vid.

  • @yeeerk
    @yeeerk 11 років тому +1

    just wanted to say i'm broke and can't afford the game nor a computer to run the game but i subscribed to you anyway that's how interesting this shit is goddamn

    • @mightgold1215
      @mightgold1215 8 років тому +1

      HawtSauze it's been 3 years, u get the game yet?

    • @shoof_5839
      @shoof_5839 5 років тому +1

      HawtSauze it's been 5 years, u get the game yet?

  • @Emanicas
    @Emanicas 12 років тому

    I'm glad you do or I probably wouldn't have seen this as I didn't know it was uploaded else where.

  • @tommypitre9873
    @tommypitre9873 9 років тому

    I would just like to add a little detail to the situation of awareness.
    First of all, (I don't know if it's like this in arma 3, but in arma 2 it was) when you tell your platoon "safe", they will automaticaly adopt a column formation and they will walk on your steps, which means that they will use the exact same path that you have used (they really "follow" you.) It mays seem a little bit useless, but you will see why it is important :
    When they are "aware", "on alert", they will adopt the formation you wanted in the menu 8, but they won't keep the formation: whenever you will turn left, right or go back, it will ruin you formation. You can only go foward with this formation. Basically, if you use a line formation and take a sharp left, it wil seem like a column formation. With time, your team will readopt the right formation depending on where you're going. Uderstand that this is a great disadventage if you have to turn while on patrol as it bunches up your men, giving an oportunity to the enemy.
    For "danger" and "stealth" it is the same thing but you shouldn’t have to worry too much as if you get contact your soldiers were already on alert, expecting contact to happen at any moment and taking cover or consealment.

    • @StrikeEagle713
      @StrikeEagle713 8 років тому

      That's only for ArmA 2 and when you play with AIs on your team lol

  • @slicer5846
    @slicer5846 9 років тому

    your guides are rly awesome ty mate

  • @Berkenbeek
    @Berkenbeek 12 років тому

    also in the real world, cover is everything bullets dont penetrate
    concealment is all the rest lolol
    great vids, helps me get the new things for when ArmA3 releases :)

  • @grognakthebarbarian3028
    @grognakthebarbarian3028 7 років тому +25

    Back when UA-cam was helpful and not click bait

  • @STUV101
    @STUV101 7 років тому +20

    3:10 Well.... I sometimes do....

  • @c4blew
    @c4blew 12 років тому

    Haha, I already saw this on gametrailers some days before...you´re famous now, maybe you should already prepare some autograph pictures! :D

  • @doob23
    @doob23 12 років тому +1

    Hopefully BIS might add some animations from the SMK mod for Arma 2. It was pretty good, you could urban prone, use walls as cover that you could peek from.....

  • @Variehn
    @Variehn 12 років тому

    Good to hear. How dare they take pictures while on a tour!

  • @ArmAMajor
    @ArmAMajor 12 років тому

    You really should make a video about how to control an AI team Dslyecxi. There sooo many people that don't have a clue about how to do that properly.

  • @ArtyomBlin7595
    @ArtyomBlin7595 11 років тому

    Smoke granade time :) and if you are playing vs people not bots you can use distractions like setchels etc ..... throw a grenade toward enemy and a smoke. it will confuse them and cover you a bit ... or place a setchel get to safe position and when the eplosion occurs run ..... If they are real close you can always keep fighting so you may get one-two of them :)

  • @PV1230
    @PV1230 12 років тому

    a good start might be the "Arma 3 - Alpha Squads and Fanpages" subform at Bohemia's forums.

  • @chn175
    @chn175 10 місяців тому +1

    I was in infantry, this is real way to deal with enemy contact. Lol games too real. 😅

    • @ElliottManor
      @ElliottManor 6 місяців тому

      Thank you for your service!

  • @superbalzman
    @superbalzman 11 років тому +1

    You change scopes when you have two using the / key over your number pad

  • @kirumy-toz
    @kirumy-toz 12 років тому

    Yes, but it depends on your definition of silhouetting. Skylining generally refers to being visible at the top of a structural formation (including terrain), however, silhouetting can include anything that makes you visible in terms of contrast; standing in front of headlights or a bright wall, for example.

  • @Wilson_AI
    @Wilson_AI 12 років тому

    Can you do a video on the language of the military? Like, how do you call when you spot a vehicle or a person in the distance. Confirming kills. Just, general speech.

  • @Nate38Omega
    @Nate38Omega 12 років тому

    You can also learn a lot from listening to Arma NPC allies.
    "Contact! Enemy. Missle. soldier. 200 meters! NW. *beep beep*"
    First, call out contact. Next, what is it? A tank, a soldier, a car? Is it hostile? Next, give an approximate range and direction. Has it spotted you? What is it doing?
    Confirming kills:
    You can say something like Tango Down if you want, but you basically want to let your buddies know that a threat has been eliminated, and which threat.

  • @robertcooperfication
    @robertcooperfication 11 років тому +2

    7:26 = OWNED.

  • @Evijayl
    @Evijayl 12 років тому

    Oh they better pay you for this. Good job!

  • @Snekul_Xfire11
    @Snekul_Xfire11 11 років тому

    Wow man, this video was very informative. I just go into Arma 3 2 days ago by buying the beta. I played a few Arma 2 missions but had no idea what I was doing. I been watching your videos for a few days now and have learned sooo much. I come from battlefield and man this is a whole nother ball game lol. I love it though, love the teamwork, realism, graphics. I'm just having trouble learning the character movements. My question to you is, how do you adjust mouse sensitivity ? Dead zone sucks.

  • @stonebridge157
    @stonebridge157 11 років тому

    Dslyecxi, you should really put in a suppressed mode. When you get suppressed by an Auto riflemen, now its nothing, It is like not scary to pop up from cover and fire towards the enemy, but with and suppressed effect, like blurry vision or whatever, would make it more realism and cool.

  • @MrGenesisNow
    @MrGenesisNow 12 років тому

    They only really play inter-community missions, so they are either fighting teams of people within their group, or against the AI.
    Thats the nice thing about a close-knit and controlled community :)

  • @EntryLevelLuxury
    @EntryLevelLuxury 8 років тому

    Greetings from the 29th ID!

  • @ThatGuyFromTV
    @ThatGuyFromTV 12 років тому +1

    I've been watching your vids for playing the game and I've been messing around with the Alpha Lite (Thanks btw!), and I'm finding the vids helpful, but I'm having trouble getting used to the controls, particularly using Z, X, and C for stances. Any tips you could give me (and anyone else with similar problems) for getting used to the controls or rebinding to something easier?

  • @cargo_vroom9729
    @cargo_vroom9729 7 років тому

    Wow this is good.

  • @oniontrader
    @oniontrader 11 років тому

    Dslyecxi you sir made me excited about Arma 3. Your videos are amazingly well-made. Kudos man, kudos!
    Now a question:
    When Arma 3 comes out, is it possible to join your Shack Tactical crew or is it friends only?

  • @rayden111966
    @rayden111966 12 років тому

    3 dislikes? I guess 3 BF3 or COD players watched the video lol
    NIce work Dys

  • @Ryolitt
    @Ryolitt 12 років тому

    Is the AI in ArmA 3 to be "trusted" when it comes to concealment?
    What I mean by that; is the AI made so that they will spot you less easily if you are concealed ( depending on what you hide inside/behind )
    If I remember correctly, this was not the case in ArmA 2

  • @rownakrajbhar
    @rownakrajbhar 2 роки тому

    Thank you so much

  • @MyWarBunny
    @MyWarBunny 12 років тому +1

    @Dslyecxi : Did u already get the hands on the new tank that is shown on the "Bohemia Interactiv".
    I have got the theory that this is the experimental Paladin Atillery Tank.

  • @GriggsC123
    @GriggsC123 12 років тому

    Great Vid Dslyecxi, Sad to say can't practice this since BE is not enabled during Alpha. Its a Hackers Playground.

  • @justintimbersaw3934
    @justintimbersaw3934 4 роки тому +2

    Pro ARMA 3 players are already in the military.

  • @Chani07
    @Chani07 3 роки тому

    thanks now i am little better at arma

  • @bigo93
    @bigo93 10 років тому +14

    Just started playing this game and done the Bootcamp and VR tutorials, but in the campaign I simply suck at killing enemies!
    Even when trying to hide behind a tree or rock, the enemy seem to be able to locate me instantly and I am dead in 2 shots.
    But when I try to find the enemy, I can barely find them! Yes sometimes a red square appears on one enemy, but when I get my scope ready there is not enemy soldier there, just the red square, and it's not because they are on the other side of the hill.
    Then I see another enemy soldier run past, I shoot them, and I just seem to keep missing even though I clearly shoot them in the torso several times, and even a couple head shots. They turn and I'm dead in one shot again!
    Do you have any other tips for a complete noob to this game? Not played Arma or Arma 2 before either.

    • @MLATX512
      @MLATX512 10 років тому

      Personally I didn't care for the game. Its like a flight simulator for fps. You're gonna need many hours of game play for this thing to even start to resemble fun IMHO. I don't doubt the payoff is worth it if you have that kind of time and you were one of those guys who likes playing on crouch only servers. I don't. Would love to sell my license if anyone wants it.

    • @MLATX512
      @MLATX512 10 років тому +2

      Good advice. I'll try that. I've played tons of FPS dating all the way back to Return to Castle Wolfenstein and this one frustrated the .... out of me. I'll give it another try.

    • @MLATX512
      @MLATX512 10 років тому +2

      I started playing again just recently and have had a lot more success. I think my settings need tweaking because I'm more accurate using the crosshairs from the hip than iron sights and that doesn't make sense. In other words, something still seems off. But, with the words of advice I've definitely renewed interest in the game. Thank you!

    • @Nikkuuu69
      @Nikkuuu69 10 років тому +12

      Get a friend, and play some multiplayer ;) I don't like the AI in this game and I think many people agree.

    • @teargasmuffinz6657
      @teargasmuffinz6657 9 років тому

      bigo93 Well, the AI are fucking laser pointers...

  • @technologystrong5190
    @technologystrong5190 2 роки тому

    Thanks!

  • @MyNameIsBucket
    @MyNameIsBucket 12 років тому

    There's been a significant drop in ArmA 2 videos. I'm guessing ST is taking a shine to 3 much faster than they thought.

  • @SpaceNavy90
    @SpaceNavy90 12 років тому

    Ohh. I was confused about that part, because when I first saw this video I assumed I was on your channel.
    My mistake

  • @buhahaja222
    @buhahaja222 12 років тому

    Bf4 advertisement :O
    Ps. nice video :D

  • @mjkeat
    @mjkeat 12 років тому

    I'm curious to the use of the term "skylining." Was this word chosen to replace the term "silhouetting?" The reason I ask is until watching Arma videos I have never heard skylining used in place of silhouetting.

  • @LuVsToSpOoG134
    @LuVsToSpOoG134 11 років тому +6

    "Bounding Overwatch"? uhh...we just call it the Leap Frog tactic

    • @TRUTHISABSOLUTE777
      @TRUTHISABSOLUTE777 3 роки тому

      Yeah that sounds so much better. Frogs jumping over each other and such.

  • @joeabbott1890
    @joeabbott1890 12 років тому

    I know the basics of military stuff like speech, types of fire etc. but are the controls for the game generally difficult

  • @Impcommander
    @Impcommander 12 років тому

    A great video as always, I was wondering, since it can be quite difficult to get into shacktac, with the high frequency of applications and members. If there was a good quality ArmA community unit that i could join? I've done a bit of research on my own though i'd like some more 1st hand accounts. I'd be looking for something like shacktac, in terms of the "serious-fun" but that doesn't take things to far, as i've seen groups that have paperwork after missions, and that seems sucky. please help

  • @Tarnfalk
    @Tarnfalk 12 років тому

    You forgot to mention calling out where the enemy is. Even if you see them and a friend sees them you may have more friendlies in the area and they will want to know where to shoot and when to head for cover.

  • @BrotherO4
    @BrotherO4 12 років тому

    will you be doing more tips,ticks,tactics vids?
    i just pick up arma 3 (thanks to the new controls i was able to get into it) but i have much o learn about how to play still

  • @Poolio_10
    @Poolio_10 3 роки тому

    "Make up for not knowing where they are by extra bullet volume, so to speak"
    So what you're saying is accuracy by volume of fire
    *Loads bolt rifle with guardsman intent*

  • @cptkek
    @cptkek 12 років тому +1

    Dslyecxi, do you know whether the AI actually gets 'suppressed' in this, as opposed to Arma 2? I know it somewhat happened in Arma 2, but I know a lot of times where multiple squads would pour fire on an enemy position and the AI would just pop out their AKs and headshot us.

  • @TheEpicUnicorn3
    @TheEpicUnicorn3 12 років тому

    I think he means what if you buy the game now while it is in Alpha will you get the full version as well.

  • @Ehnonamemoose
    @Ehnonamemoose 11 років тому

    depends on a lot of stuff, I've seen dslyecxi down 4-5 guys on his own. There's almost always a way.