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It's getting close and we need some large scale testing. Mells House server will be hosting the RC patch.
 
You can download the test client here.
 
http://epochmod.com/downloads/Epoch_0.2.5_RC1.zip.torrent
 
Once the RC files are tested and we pack the live version, server files will follow.

we've got our own banking system going on and it's working really well for us. dont ask me how, figure it out for yourselves. 

The stance is the same, you should not need to modify our files as it will just make it that much harder to keep up with our updates. The idea is to encourage making proper additional mods that do not rely on modifying our code.

Does it come wrapped in a bow? Can I open it before x-mas? Is it a Tarp?

I bought it to show my appreciation on the path Bi has chosen lately with consistent updating and adding of features.

Over 1000h in ARMA 3 and it still keeps me extremely entertained.

nope, i dont think you should know how long it's been there. you need to take a chance and run up to it to see if it's been opened just like real life.  

nope, i dont think you should know how long it's been there. you need to take a chance and run up to it to see if it's been opened just like real life.  

You see them complain because they're bad... As a lone wolf, i consistently win 3v1 and 5v1's.... Of course, i play on Hardcore Server, so people can't just sit behind a rock and watch you while they tell their friends where you are, because suppressing fire actually works and if you can't see them, they can't see you... So basically, 3rd person is just unfair in general and boring, while hardcore is a matter of actual tactics and wit to a larger degree...

On the contrary: 2 guys in a hunter tried to shoot or run me over. Lured them into my Slam-mine! :D Hunter got rekt and I ran the hell away from there meeting up with my crew! :ph34r:

So if the owner of the group didn't place it. Whoever did can recreate the group and all members will have access?

little bitches like that deserved to be banned.

We had video proof and got the guy banned, he took my gear within like two seconds and alt F4'd or whatever key combo it is and rejoined after going from 2 to 1 to respawn elsewhere

it is already fixed for the next client hotfix.

He means mega.co.nz

Getting others interested in the game is good, there will always be individuals who want to take advantage of the opportunity to hack/script themselves silly...it's gonna happen. 
 
Regarding the servers...BP has run a tight ship with their servers by not releasing it to every Tom,Dick&Harry who wants to run one...it's worth noting.  Whitelist 'em all IMO.

Epoch launcher is out of date but you can still download the new patch. It will require you to manually extract and install the client files.
 
Downloads:
 
Client
http://epochmod.com/download.php
 
Server
http://epochmod.com/download_server.php

Changelogs:

 
Report Bugs:
http://epochmod.com/forum/index.php?/forum/53-bug-reports/
 
Provide Feedback:
http://epochmod.com/forum/index.php?/forum/54-feedback/

[Changed] "T" key action moved to Inventory Button. Use your inventory key (Default "I") once to smash trash piles and again to open gear. [New] Two halloween masks Pumpkin head and Warewolf. [New] Fireplace model. [New] Custom Anti Hack Framework by Skaronator. [New] Replacement First Aid Kit double click on the item and use. Heals other players or your self. [New] Wooden Ramp/Roof base object can be crafted with 6 lumber packs. [New] Three new food items: Snooters and Meeps Candy and Walk N' Sons Soda. [New] Electric Motorcycle has been added. [New] Car Jack added and has a chance to be found in freshly spawned vehicles. [New] New lootable furniture "Shoebox" added. [New] Military variant of the bed now spawns in specific military buildings. [New] Unisex vest called "side pack". All fresh spawns start with this item. [New] Group request menu, Group requests can now be accessed via the "Requests" button in the inventory. [New] Player trading now started with the inventory key (Default "I") and accepted with the "T" key. [New] Use paint cans to paint corrugated walls and use paint thinner to remove paint. [New] Wood stairs upgradable for additional landing area. [New] Circuit Parts found in the world to be used for crafting. [New] Lockable Cinder And Wood Doors upgrade with Circuit Parts. Ownership is controlled by frequency jammer group owner. [New] 9 more radios have been added and can be crafted using gems. [New] Many Inventory items now have proper icons instead of placeholder. [New] Give player energy if within 75m of a solar tower or wind tower. [New] Temp Lockable vehicles each time you lock a vehicle it will remain locked to you or your group for 30 minutes. [New] Base building objects get deleted after 7 days. Moving the object or Painting walls extends this for 7 more days. [New] Player Character are cleaned up after 30 days inactivity. [Fixed] Mineral veins now spawn at epicenters. [Fixed] Geometry changed on cinder wall to prevent phasing though it [Fixed] Lockbox can no longer be destroyed while open. [Fixed] Dump items on the ground if packed with items in lockbox. [Fixed] Overflow items to the ground if player does not have space when trading with another player. [Fixed] Added prices for Chainsaw so it is now possible to sell/buy to traders. [Fixed] It wasn't possible to snap the foundation to other foundations. [Fixed] Group Leader can no longer enter the commander vision. [Fixed] false PublicVariable Restriction on server start. [Fixed] Night Vision wasn't disabled when the player run out of energy. [Fixed] Added prices for Karts so it is now possible to sell/buy to traders. [Fixed] Shelf and Tipi storage devices are no longer indestructible and have limited storage space. [Fixed] Trader purchased vehicles should now look for a safer place to spawn vehicle within 120m. [Fixed] Text output from certain actions now show proper display names instead of classnames. [Fixed] Vehicles now persist exact position, angle, and direction so it should result in less damage at spawn. [Fixed] Some false BE kicks for base building. [Changed] Increased storage of all vests by 50% and reduced armor by half. [Changed] Building base objects from inventory kits now instantly forces build mode and consumes item. [Changed] P2p trading now more reliable, however now places traded items at your feet. [Changed] Reduced Dog and snake spawn chances. [Changed] Respawn button disabled. [Changed] Increased Building material spawns on trash piles. [Changed] Increased chances for Tools to spawn on Tool Rack. [Changed] Hunger and Thirst loss rates increased. [Changed] Increased purchase price of Ammo by a total of 100%. [Changed] Reduced Hunter armor levels by 50%. [Changed] Trader "Steal" option removed for now. [Changed] Traders now only wear uniforms that spawn in the world. [Removed] Hellcat Helicopter and and Nightstalker scope till balance issues are sorted. [Removed] Uniform storage space and selling of uniforms to traders removed due to dupe issues. [info] new bikey for 0.2 added remove any previous ones. [info] Improved backend DLL by Fank [Known Issues] Weapon attachments get wiped when player to player trading. (workaround for now take the items off the weapon first). [Known Issues] Moving a painted corrugated wall causes it to loose its color.

if i remember correctly you'll need a large scrap metal to use with it. 3 small scrap metals make one large.

Well I know CPC, BMRF, and us definitely have the patch for vehicles to work as intended.

We can only hope!

Arma has so much to offer and is a very flexible and fun game to play and mod. With this flexibility comes insecurity and a dark side.

Yesterday I spoke with one of the "kids" that have been terrorizing our servers. He is demanding server files in exchange for stopping the attacks. I told him that the server files would have been released to more communities by now if we had something proven stable and secure. Something that this hack-a-thon is stopping us from doing. He offered up one exploit and then immediately started demanding that we give the server files in exchange. He then said that if we did not give them the server files in 24 hours the hacking would continue, and it has.
Simply put, the current exploit they are using is a fault in ARMA and not an issue with our mod and will ultimately need to be fixed by BI.
Please vote for this issue to get the attention it deserves: http://feedback.arma3.com/view.php?id=20994
 
Until this issue is fixed by BI or another fix is found we will no longer be running any public servers. All servers run my me will only be accessible with a password obtained from me or Axle. We will have a few communities that will likely run whitelisted servers so look out for them to pop up on our servers page: http://epochmod.com/servers.php
 
Now back to developing.

i think it's sabotage. this all started after OC pulled their servers.  just makes me wonder.

maybe we can get aa rocket launchers to balance it out. 

I say move on! The current map on Arma3 are great to start with! You want to play cherno play Arma2! The space you have in both of these map are great! Time to create new maps and new WORLDS TO EXPLORE!
 
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Please note:

In order to obtained a key, a user must first interact with the community and devs via Twitch, Epoch Forum, Steam Community Pages, etc. By then, alpha testers would already know the full extent of what to expect.

If people complain about the lack of features in game, then they are only venting their frustrations which, if anything, only hinders the speed at which the devs are trying to work. However, that being said, people replying with provocative comments equally hinders the devs abilities to work on the mod.

This is a mod, not a multi-billion company working on a game. Half the issues they face are on Bohemias side.

Please be mindful of others and try not to intentionally offend or discourage players from playing this game. The less players, the less input the devs get.