F.A.Q. - SERVERS - types/settings/differences - please contribute

[Ynox]

Hello,

 

This post should help users that are looking for answers and have something unclear with the Epoch Mod Arma3 servers (later only 'servers').

 

I will edit the 1st post to keep the answers up to date. 

 

"This way" - Ill mention topics that could help specify what I mean by the question deeper and also show you I know now and am not 100% sure of

 

1.) How many MAPS are there to choose from? And what are the differences?

- For Arma 3: Altis and that other map is supported by default.

- For Arma 2: If using the All in Arma Terrain Pack, almost all are supported, with different level of success. Then there is Bornholm and some in-development maps. 

- Best resource for information about the maps will be in the Forum. 

 

2.) Are there any differences between servers?

There are numerous differences between servers, code wise and hardware wise. 

Server name will ususally include the things that the server wants to promote to new players, be it indestructability or not. 

Hardcore tends to be the hardest difficulty on everything, with loot being rare and AI being super marks men (and more). 

LOOT/SPAWN/VEHICLE is also depending on the server owners preference. 

 

3.) Im into PVP, base building and raiding, get rich fast or die trying. What servers to look for?

Servers that allows you to log in and are not specifically stating PVE in the server name. Everything else is just an excuse to cry when dying.    :)

 

4.) Is there any list of servers with their settings to find the best suited for everyone’s wishes?

 The Server List here is always useful: http://epochmod.com/servers.php

 Then you have the Arma 3 In game Server list and then the Epoch Server list in the forum (http://epochmod.com/...-epoch-servers/)

 Best way to find a suitable server is to connect to one and play a bit. 

 

Thank you

[Glenn]

1.) How many MAPS are there to choose from? And what are the differences?

- content?

- size?

- quality?

- events?

- which one is the best and why?

- which one is best for what type of gaming?

 

 

- For Arma 3: Altis and that other map is supported by default.

- For Arma 2: If using the All in Arma Terrain Pack, almost all are supported, with different level of success. Then there is Bornholm and some in-development maps. 

- Best resource for information about the maps will be in the Forum. 

 

2.) Are there any differences between servers?

- destructible / indestructible walls?

- toughness of objects?

- what is hardcore mod?

- some settings about how easy someone dies?

- LOOT/SPAWN/VEHICLE settings?

 

 

There are numerous differences between servers, code wise and hardware wise. 

Server name will ususally include the things that the server wants to promote to new players, be it indestructability or not. 

Hardcore tends to be the hardest difficulty on everything, with loot being rare and AI being super marks men (and more). 

LOOT/SPAWN/VEHICLE is also depending on the server owners preference. 

 

3.) What to look for when looking a server to play on?

- what is important to you? what is your preference and why?

 

 

 

This is in individual preference question - I would remove it. 

 

 

4.) Im into PVP, base building and raiding, get rich fast or die trying. What servers to look for?

 

 

Servers that allows you to log in and are not specifically stating PVE in the server name. Everything else is just an excuse to cry when dying.   :)

 

 

 

5.) Is there any list of servers with their settings to find the best suited for everyone’s wishes?

 

 

 

 The Server List here is always useful: http://epochmod.com/servers.php

 Then you have the Arma 3 In game Server list and then the Epoch Server list in the forum (http://epochmod.com/forum/index.php?/forum/59-a3-epoch-servers/)

 Best way to find a suitable server is to connect to one and play a bit. 

[Ynox]

Edited as promised :-) thank you all for your answers!