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Arma 3 Epoch 0.5 has been released!

Client Files:
https://github.com/EpochModTeam/EpochCore/releases/download/0.5.0.0/Epoch_Client_0.5.0.0.zip

Server Files:
https://github.com/EpochModTeam/Epoch/archive/0.5.0.0740.zip
File Changes:
https://github.com/EpochModTeam/Epoch/pull/719/files

Changelog:
[New] Epoch is leaving alpha and entering beta! All Epoch Asset project sources are now available via our GitHub +LFS and under APL-SA license here: https://github.com/EpochModTeam/EpochCore
[Added] Added Service Point to Rearm, Repair and Refuel. Thanks to @Ignatz-HeMan
[Added] 7 new Keesha camo skins by Craig Hauer aka ComatoseBadger.
[Added] 64-bit database extension support for Windows (EpochServer_x64.dll) and Linux (epochserver_x64.so) servers. Linux support is pending testing.
[Added] Custom event handler and OnEachFrame hooks added. https://github.com/EpochModTeam/Epoch/tree/experimental/Sources/epoch_code/customs Thanks to @Ignatz-HeMan
[Added] Crafting recipe: Mortar (Uses: 12x Rock, 2x dirty water) (Requires: Fire and workbench within 3m). Thanks to @baaljayjay for the suggestion.
[Added] Customizability of units spawned by UAV alert via CfgEpochClient > uavAlertUnitSpawnTemplate. (Default: I_Soldier_EPOCH)
[Added] Toxic Smoke Grenades can now be found in the world.
[Added] Respawn in base feature, each player must interact with Jammer and choose "Make Spawnpoint" to enable.
[Added] Selling to traders with bank debt greater than -50000(default), pays the bank debt back to below the limit instead of the player. Thanks to @Ignatz-HeMan
[Changed] Epoch Message function now supports custom colors. Thanks to @SPKcoding
[Changed] Epoch Event: ChangeWeather has been updated to allow for better random control of weather and defaults to bad weather.
[Changed] Optimized database SET and SETEX calls in both SQF and C++.
[Changed] Optimized database GETRANGE call.
[Changed] Optimized NPC Trading and fixed issue if trade failed. Thanks to @Ignatz-HeMan
[Changed] Great White Sharks will now spawn if the player is deep enough in the ocean.
[Changed] Objects or Players that have been given "Crypto" variable can be accessed via the dynamic menu (Space Bar) for a "Take Crypto" action.
[Changed] Air Drops are now triggered via Epoch Events server side every 45m at random, instead of randomly triggered client side.
[Changed] To prevent issues with ownership only Group Leader can place a Jammer. jammerGLOnly = 0 in CfgEpochClient to disable. Thanks to @Ignatz-HeMan and @82ndab-Bravo17
[Fixed] Crash bug when opening base building upgrade menu since Arma 3 1.68.
[Fixed] Wrong variable name in EPOCH_clientRevive.sqf. Thanks to @Ignatz-HeMan
[Fixed] Sometimes getting stuck only walking. Thanks to @Ignatz-HeMan
[Fixed] Repack of Energy Pack is now possible.
[Removed] EpochServer extension calls 100 and 101 as they are no longer needed.
[Info] Re-add missing comments in some config files.
[Info] Numerous other fixes and optimizations.
[Info] Requires Arma 3 1.68 or higher.
 
 

Notable Changes (TLDR):
CUP Weapons and Vehicle mod support added. Server will detect the mods and enable separate loot tables and vehicle spawn tables automatically. CBA mod compatibility added. License change for epoch sandbox survival gamemode to open source APL-SA  Full gamemode and configs now in mission file. Starting with the release of 0.3.8* everyone can make use of the work found here: https://github.com/EpochModTeam/Epoch to build your own gamemode and scripts as long as you provide credits, share sources (GitHub, etc.) and keep the same license (APL-SA). The Epoch name or logos may not be used without permission and your work should not appear to be officially endorsed by the Epoch Mod Team. 
While the grander goal for Epoch mod still exists, the involvement of the team has been limited due to lack of time and the fact is to make anything worth while takes time. This is a small point of frustration for me as we are basically only able to do this as a hobby and while I would like to say that the Team could rally our efforts and work 40 hours a week to get to 1.0 faster that is quite simply not possible currently.
The plan is to get the community more involved in further refining the Epoch survival gamemode so that we can then focus on the long term goal of taking Epoch Mod to 1.0 by adding additional new custom vehicles, weapons and an American themed map and much more.
Full 0.3.8 Changelogs:
[Changed] Trash looting is now done by interaction system only. Hold Space Bar and choose Examine. [New] Split gamemode from main assets, all epoch client gamemode code and configs are now found in the mission file under APL-SA license. https://github.com/EpochModTeam/Epoch [Added] Support for CUP Vehicles and Weapons. [Added] Display temperatures in both Fahrenheit and Celsius. [Added] Fully reworked loot object spawn system. [Added] Headers added to all gamemode files that include: Author, Description, Github Source link, Usage and Examples. [Added] All text based feedback now use new EPOCH_dynamicText function. [Added] Show current build number on debug monitor. [Added] Player Karma stat is now effected by Arma 3 rating system via Event Handler. More TBA. [Added] Players can now harvest Hemp from maps that it grows wild. [Changed] Can now over heat if fatigued and air temperature is greater than 100F or 37C [Changed] Crafting now supports Water sources from 'CfgWorldInteractions' configs. [Changed] Moved Cultist and Sapper permanently to enemy side. [Changed] Disabled remote sensors on server and client as all AI Epoch is locally controlled. https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/disableRemoteSensors [Changed] Repacked all pbo's to make use of the new 32-bit P3D binarization process. https://dev.arma3.com/post/techrep-00026 [Changed] Massive code overhaul to make use of many new SQF commands instead of slower SQF logic. [Changed] Increased the amount of Krypto a player can hold from 25k to 250k. [Changed] Further improve loot positions in existing maps and add more missing positions for CUP maps. [Changed] General cleanup and reorganizing of files. [Fixed] Temporary direction and angle placement issues when base building. [Fixed] Force player to lobby if the player did not tapout after timer runs out. [Info] Required Arma 3 version is now 1.56 or higher. **Server** [Added] Support for Napf by Momo and ANixon http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=635780806. [Added] Batch files to rebuild server and mission pbo's can be found in Github Root/Tools/Build folder. [Added] Updated version redis-server.exe to latest build (2.8.2400) and added full Redis config examples. [Added] limit to number of plant sites that can spawn. Can be controlled with "plantLimit" inside (CfgEpoch >> worldName). [Added] Support for Eden editor mission files (version 51) and attributes. [Added] Battleye filter updates for CUP Weapons and CBA. [Changed] Moved vehicle spawn limit configs to per map configs found in server settings pbo (CfgEpoch > WorldName > allowedVehiclesList). [Changed] Use BIS_fnc_addStackedEventHandler for onEachFrame, onPlayerConnected, onPlayerDisconnected to increase compatibility with other mods like CBA. [Changed] Lower disconnect timeout to 10 seconds with disconnectTimeout set via config.cfg. https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/server.cfg [Changed] Mission system can now use missionConfigFile configs. [Changed] publicVariableClient calls changed to use remoteExec. This should provide better performance and reliability as PVC's can be unreliable under heavy use and can also bottleneck the games netcode. [Changed] CfgClientFunctions is now able to be overridden via description.ext. [Changed] Fully removed BIS MP init override and added remoteExec BE filter rule for initPlayerServer.sqf usage. (Still must be whitelisted in remoteExec configs to use) [Fixed] Incorrect scope on some magazine items prevented them from showing in the admin spawn menu. [Fixed] Reworked player login, fixes issues with players logging in without gear (when one or more players are logging in at the same time, IE. server startup) [Removed] Old BEC plugin as its not needed anymore. [Info] RConPort 2303 added to example-beserver.cfg for changes since A3 1.58. [Info] epochAH.hpp updated "antihack_checkFiles" for new file paths. [Info] Some AI Scripts Mods may not work with disableRemoteSensors enabled. You can disable with "disableRemoteSensors = false;" in CfgEpochClient. [Info] Removed old .bikey and added new one for 0380. Build: 439 [Added] FastNights Epoch Event. http://epochmod.com/forum/topic/41949-accelerated-time/?do=findComment&comment=275310 [Added] Install batch for all CUP mods and CBA. https://github.com/EpochModTeam/Epoch/tree/master/Tools/Install [Changed] The function EPOCH_fnc_addItemOverflow now supports spawning items and weapons types given a count. [Changed] Moved the secure storage config variable 'returnOnPack' from cfgvehicles config to CfgBaseBuilding. [Changed] Make use of new getOutMan EH for vehicle epoch anti wall glitch checks. [Changed] Change last few uses of hintSilent to Epoch_dynamicText. Now only the debug monitor uses hintSilent. [Changed] 1.58 Difficulty Overhaul changes to enable 3rd person. Thanks to klinGiii on the forum: http://epochmod.com/forum/index.php?/topic/41922-158-difficulty-overhaul [Changed] Epoch AH reworked displayAddEventHandler checks to use CfgEpochClient configs. [Changed] Increased range for vehicle interactions to fix issues with access to larger vehicles. Thanks to Grahame for the report: http://epochmod.com/forum/index.php?/topic/41894-cannot-unlock-large-vehicles/ [Changed] Preloading sapper by spawning one on the map at server start. [Changed] Change to github markdown for credits and license. [Fixed] suppress loot spawning at main traders. Thanks to Ghostrider-DbD- for the report. http://epochmod.com/forum/topic/41954-loot-spawning-at-traders/ [Fixed] BE kick since 1.58 hotfix. http://epochmod.com/forum/topic/41961-rscdebugconsole_watch-battleye-kick/?do=findComment&comment=275456 [Fixed] Use object as input for remoteExec instead of owner. http://epochmod.com/forum/topic/41959-be-carefull-with-remoteexec-and-owner/ [Fixed] Attempt fix issues with temporary angle and rotation issues with base building. [Fixed] Check for base kit item is in players inventory before spawning ghost. [Fixed] Prevent empty group menu display. Thanks to He-Man! for the fix. [Fixed] Group system marked player as "Dead Player" if moderator status was change while player offline. Thanks to He-Man! for the fix. [Fixed] Group system invite and kick from group options not working. Thanks to He-Man for the fixes: http://epochmod.com/forum/topic/41893-group-menu-broken-kick-invite-for-admin-not-possible/#comment-275429 [Fixed] Rewrote deleteVehicle.txt BE filter to correct filter syntax to fix false kicks. Thanks to BetterDeadThanZed for the report http://epochmod.com/forum/index.php?/topic/41933-players-kicked-for-moving-safes/#comment-275297 [Fixed] Fixed Arma install batch script not closing after update. [Fixed] Mission loot payout not working. Thanks to @He-Man for the fix: http://epochmod.com/forum/index.php?/topic/41892-payout-trader-mission-broken/ [Fixed] Crafting recipe for Vehicle Repair Kit had wrong part in usedIn array. Thanks to LeBarbare for the report: http://epochmod.com/forum/index.php?/topic/41896-wrong-recipe-place/ [Fixed] Green Marked traders unable to be accessed. Thanks to @He-Man for the report: http://epochmod.com/forum/index.php?/topic/41887-radom-unexpected-script-failure-with-traders-ai_slot/ [Fixed] Trailing commas in CfgLootTable. [Fixed] Disallow building inside of vehicles. [Fixed] Incorrectly enabled CUP vehicles and weapons support if only Core and Maps where enabled. [Fixed] remoteExec Battleye kick fixed. [Fixed] Player getting stuck waiting for inventory to load. [Fixed] Delete base object if over limit. [Info] Defined proper settings in full redis-example.conf [Info] Requires Arma 3 1.58 or higher. Test servers can be found here: 

Have added:
- Blackeagles Missions
- Custom Spawns. (can spawn in a number of towns now)
Please note: Our server has recently been moved to a new IP: 198.144.182.123:2302
 

Bump for our newest developer: Raymix
Welcome to the team.

Client 0.3.0.2 Rolling Changelog   [Changed] Uniforms now store items again. [Changed] Updated pricing and loot tables for Marksman DLC content. [Changed] Sapper brain reworked. Avoids jammers. *see notes below.
[Changed] Lower Sapper and Drone antagonist spawn limits a bit.
[Changed] Phantom updates.
[Changed] Moved blocked build areas to mission file config.
[Fixed] Document mission should now properly limit to one mission.
[Fixed] Remove extra debug on monitor.
[Fixed] Typo in killed event handler caused false BE kick. [Fixed] Group names may only contain alphanumeric characters - or _.   [info] Works on Arma 1.42+.
 
All fixes from previous server builds.
 
Server Admins: [info] *pcre3.dll must be installed into the Arma 3 root directory.    
More Install/Update Notes:

Really sorry guys you didn't win :3 I think epoch is still an awesome mod and are winners in my book. I will still support you guys all the way and please hold your heads up high because you have done yourselves proud with what you have achieved so far :)

Nice Post Axle, good to see you guys keeping positive. I can't wait to see some of the awesome stuff planned for Epoch. #therealwinners

Really sorry guys you didn't win :3 I think epoch is still an awesome mod and are winners in my book. I will still support you guys all the way and please hold your heads up high because you have done yourselves proud with what you have achieved so far :)

Really sorry guys you didn't win :3 I think epoch is still an awesome mod and are winners in my book. I will still support you guys all the way and please hold your heads up high because you have done yourselves proud with what you have achieved so far :)

Check out the winners here! Looks like it was a close race for quite a few entries.
 

 
 
Now with that out of the way we at the Epoch house would like to thank everyone for the support you provide. In the end it's our main driving force. Although it would have been nice to win :P It's not what was driving us to do what we do. So you guys know we were working on A3 Epoch before the contest was even known about and we will continue to be here well after the fact. So "Stay Tuned" because we have some awesome stuff planned and we would love to share it with everyone!

This Thursday, March 26, will reveal the winners in the €500,000 Make Arma Not War contest.
 

 
Epoch is under the Total Modification catergory, I would of though Multiplayer would of made more sense, oh well good luck Epoch Devs :)

Testing is going well with only a few critical bugs reported so far, a new server build has been pushed to our test servers that address the following issues.   Server Side Changelog 0.3.0.1 b4: [Fixed] Crypto reset bug on death or fresh character. [Fixed] Server side vehicle immunity for 1 minute after initial server startup, should prevent accidental damage on spawn.

0.3 RC1 Changelog: [Added] Wood and cinder base objects now show damage state when over 50% damaged. [Added] Car Jack item added to every fresh spawned vehicle. [Added] Can now loot a dead UAV Drone and in return get Electronic components. [Added] Ability to specify starter items for freshly spawned traders via epochconfig. [Added] New custom epoch weapons: SR-25 and L85A2 (Grenade Launcher and Pink Painted) by Kiory. [Added] Vehicle lock time is now stored in hive and will persist across server restarts. [Added] 3d interaction visuals to show you when an action is available. [Added] New loot bias system with nestable tables and overall loot balance. [Added] LootMultiplier in epochconfig, (0.5 default, 1 = high loot, 0.1 = low loot). [Added] Goldenseal plant can be consumed to reduce toxicity. [Added] Pumpkin food item can be harvested from pumpkin patches on Chernarus and found randomly. [Added] Dynamic Air Supply Drop Event. Use smoke grenades to signal. [Added] Trader mission accessed with "Talk" on trader: Pikes Peak Express. [Added] Ability to eat raw foods but at the risk of toxicity. [Added] New items (Rock, Stick, and Rope) for crafting and added to trash loot. [Added] New craftable primitive melee weapons: Crude Hatchet, Wood Club, Maul Hammer. [Added] Keesha default character now has shoes. [Added] Crafting of Rope from Hemp. [Added] Harvest Sticks from a bush using a Hatchet. [Added] Mining of Iron Ore and Rocks with sledgehammer. [Added] Removal with refund of Base building items. Respects Jammer Owner and group. [Added] Most base building items now use a hybrid Static/Physx system with ghost preview on first placement. [Added] Epoch Events 2.0. All server time based events moved to server settings pbo. Scripts are executed with execVM using a simple timer. New events and timers can be changed via epochconfig. [Added] New "Boss" Sapper variant with a larger bang. [Added] Both Sapper variants put off toxic gas if killed without blowing up. [Added] Player can now select gender after each death. [Added] Frequency Jammer now required by default to build a base. Can be controlled with desc.ext mission variable: buildingRequireJammer. [Added] Building limit (default: 100) added to Frequency Jammer. Change with desc.ext mission variable: buildingCountLimit. [Added] Building Jammer Range (default: 75m). Change with desc.ext mission variable: buildingJammerRange. [Added] Hive weather control system as well as Static override var WeatherStaticForecast via epochconfig. [Added] Trader purchased vehicle position can now be controlled with a smoke grenade or a chemlight within 50m of trader. [Added] Wood foundations can be crafted with 8x lumber. [Added] Bornholm Support: Custom a2 building classes for loot spawns and mission file and config support from http://urogaming.co.uk/ [Added] Base building objects now persist damage and armor increased substantially. [Added] Suppress loot spawn within the range of a Frequency Jammer. [Added] Blocked base building areas for Chernarus. [Added] Logging of building, storage, and vehicle killed events to hive log. (StorageKilled, VehicleKilled, BuildingKilled) [Added] Offroad MG Pickup. (Classname: B_G_Offroad_01_armed_EPOCH) [Added] Server FPS to the debug monitor. (Max: 50, recommend fps are >15 to keep the game stable) [Added] Chance to spawn Lockbox and Backpacks in lockers or wardrobes. [Added] Variable when Loadingscreen finish. (EPOCH_loadingScreenDone change from nil to true) [Added] Base object interact menu (Remove,Move,Upgrade) shown only in build mode after targeting object with Space Bar. [Changed] Toxicity increase from consuming a toxic food item is now random. [Changed] Increased default antagonist spawn chances. [Changed] NPC Trader inventory menu now stacks like items and shows quantity. [Changed] Players are now sent to the lobby after dead, simply press ok to respawn. [Changed] Can now sell and buy uniforms from traders. [Changed] NPC trader data (AI_ITEMS) will now expire in 7 days if no changes are made within that time. Change this with expiresAIdata in epochconfig. [Changed] Added chance to spawn Lockbox and Backpacks in lockers, wardrobes, shipping containers. [Changed] Fireplace recipe changed to require 2 Rocks and 1 Stick to make empty fireplace. Then upgrade with 1 Wood Log to start the fire. [Changed] Player names saved to a separate data set on player connect.  [Changed] Deathlog now logs distance and position. [Changed] Sapper brain reworked. [Changed] Display of personal Crypto balance when opening bank interface. [Changed] Loot Balance: Lowered heavy muzzles count & increased pistol muzzle. [Changed] Increased loot bias for Ferris Wheel and corrected z height on loot positions. [Changed] Improve Cleanup System on Server. [Changed] Behavior changed on UAV troop support. [Changed] Dog to glitch less, reduced whines and more chance to wander. [Fixed] Accuracy and fire rates of custom ported A2 weapons fixed (M107, AKM, M4A3, M16, M14, M249). [Fixed] Sharks not spawning off shipwrecks. [Fixed] Black icons on admin panel spawn menu. [Fixed] Soiled and Wet calculation corrected. [Fixed] Pumpkin patches on Chernarus now payout proper loot. [Fixed] Traders now only allow one vehicle per trade. [Fixed] Alpha transparency issue with empty clone vats. [Fixed] Attempt to prevent vehicle damage during server startup. [Fixed] Removed fireplace sound for now due to Arma issues with sound cleanup. [Fixed] Frequency Jammer can not be built or placed within 3x Jammer radius. (default 225m) [Fixed] GUI scale issues with additional button menu (Group Menu, Requests) on inventory. [Fixed] Missing sounds on Ruger pistol and removed ability to use silencer. [Fixed] Dupe fixes for backpacks, vests, uniforms. [Fixed] Player revive did not work even after respawn. [Fixed] zasleh1_proxy.p3d error with M4A3. [Fixed] Prevent loot objects from spawning under the ground. [Fixed] Group kick and mod options did not work. [Fixed] Cleanup and removal of unneeded rpt debug logs. [Fixed] Removed spoiler button in Welcome Screen. [Fixed] Misspelling in debug monitor (crypto). [Fixed] Welcome screen will be now displayed only once after a major patch (eg. 0.3/0.4/0.5). [info] Requires Arma version 1.40 or higher.   Admin Tool: [Added] Different Map Marker for Vehicles, AI, Player, Loot, Base Building and Dead Player. [Added] Different 3D Tools for: Player, Vehicles and Loot. [Added] Features: God Mode, Spawn Loot, Teleport Infront.

http://makearmanotwar.com/finalists/total-modification
 
Congrats!! and Well Deserved!!
 
p.s. We still having that Quaalude party Sequisha??
 

 
 
 

Maybe play Wasteland or KOTH, Epoch is as buggy as hell at the minute but then it's only 25% done, as an admin i spend hours helping my players.
Have a break and come back when it's more stable, to be honest though A2 Epoch was worse at this stage, the devs are only a small team working for free (unless the win ManW) so they don't have the resources like say EA do.
 
Be patient, it'll soon be fantastic and less buggy :)
 
Dayz SA was a risk, yes it was hugely popular and they made a fortune with the extra A2/OA sales but, it isn't what they're about, ArmA is a sandbox designed for modding, Dayz SA is a survival game where all the modding had to be removed, it's the total opposite of what ArmA is, way out their comfort zone.
 
I also think it's shite, I'm just glad i never paid for it :lol: I put more time in to it as a tester than i did after it was released, it was also better before it was released.
 
 
That's my 2 cents, we all have our own opinion, you're still a grumpy old man though but that's your choice :)

We have gone out of our way to respect BI's wishes when it came to p2w and donation perk server. They have finally come out with some official guidelines that we wish you all will follow. 
 
http://www.bistudio.com/monetization

Thank you to the Devs, Orangesherbet and everyone who participated in Saturday's event! It was a great success! we will be adding new custom missions soon and have more regular events.

Thank you to the Devs, Orangesherbet and everyone who participated in Saturday's event! It was a great success! we will be adding new custom missions soon and have more regular events.

We will be having a Stronghold Event This weekend!
 
Special Guests: Epoch Devs - [VB]AWOL, Sequisha and Kiory
 
 In association with Orangesherbet watch http://www.twitch.tv/orangesherbet for LIVE coverage.
 
Server IP: 192.3.154.83.2302 (Filter <82ndAB>)
 
Join our TeamSpeak: 198.144.182.115:9987 PW: Airborne
 
Date: Saturday 01/03/15
 
Time: 9PM EST
 
BONUS BOUNTY EVENT: find and Kill Jhuild (prize = Steam game worth $100)
ATTACK AND BREACH THE STRONGHOLD (prize = all the loot inside the stronghold)
 
Work in groups or work alone
 
 
 
Att

We will be having a Stronghold Event This weekend!
 
Special Guests: Epoch Devs - [VB]AWOL, Sequisha and Kiory
 
 In association with Orangesherbet watch http://www.twitch.tv/orangesherbet for LIVE coverage.
 
Server IP: 192.3.154.83.2302 (Filter <82ndAB>)
 
Join our TeamSpeak: 198.144.182.115:9987 PW: Airborne
 
Date: Saturday 01/03/15
 
Time: 9PM EST
 
BONUS BOUNTY EVENT: find and Kill Jhuild (prize = Steam game worth $100)
ATTACK AND BREACH THE STRONGHOLD (prize = all the loot inside the stronghold)
 
Work in groups or work alone
 
 
 
Att

In testing now on dev servers, if all goes well we should see a official and public release of 0.2.5.2 in about 5-7 days.

Altis is new and something people just need to get used to IMO. Although large, you can have a different adventure in different parts of Altis each time you log on. Chernarus is over-played and predictable but who knows what Chernarus+ would bring to the table? I can't wait for more vehicles as well, as I'm sure people would feel better about the experience they are having if they had a faster way of getting around the map. I personally don't mind running through the fields but that's just me maybe? :)

Just thought I would do a good deed and try get thread spam lower :).
 
Here I will cover the most common problems for installing 0.2.5.1 on a Windows Server;
START WITH VANILLA (NO CUSTOM MODS ETC). ONCE THE SERVER WORKS, THEN EDIT WHAT YOU WANT / ADD ADMIN ETC. ONE THING AT A TIME.
Battleye: Public Variable Restriction #0 When a player joins they get kicked
Check the RPT log, probably mentions something like SERVER VERSION MISMATCH or something. Client doesnt have the same version as the server.
When using the admin tool you get kicked:
Make sure you are using the latest server files and the latest BE Filters included in the SC/Battleye Folder.
Check the Paths to your Battleye folder (in files @EpochHive/EpochServer.ini and BEC/Config/Config.cfg) point to the SC/BattlEye Folder.
Check to make sure BEC has loaded the Watchdog plugin correctly (It should say in the BEC console window).
If you still get kicked there may be a bug (unconfirmed) where your txt filters will be overridden with incorrect values every restart, If this is the case, be patient for a fix.
Workarounds modifying publicvar.txt manually can cause security issues.
(Could be the log rotator, need confirmation).
Mission Read From Bank / Server Auto-Closes or Crash Upon Joining / Stuck at Server Initializing / Server not Ready (Error 02) This occurs when there is a problem loading the mod. This could be due to several causes:
Redis Database Server Problems:
Check Redis Database Server Issues below for the solution.
Incorrect Configuration of Database:
Check your DB/Redis.conf file and make sure the ip/port and the password you chose is correct;
Then check your @EpochHive/EpochServer.ini file and make sure the ip/port and password are the same as in redis.conf.
Incorrect Configuration of Server/Mod Files:
Check that anything you modified in any of the following files didnt cause any syntax errors/problems (best to start fresh just to get it working):
@EpochHive/epochAH.hpp
@EpochHive/epochconfig.hpp
SC/config.cfg
SC/basic.cfg
SC/Users/SC/SC.Arma3Profile
Check that you have placed all the files (DB/SC/MPMissions/@EpochHive/Keys Folders etc) in the correct locations in the correct place etc, just copy the entire contents of the server file zip to your arma 3 main directory, where your arma3server.exe is located.
Redis Database Server Issues Nothing is saving to the database:
Either your configuration (ip/port/passsword) dont match (check Mission Read From Bank ->Incorrect Configuration of Database)
or the redis-server.exe in not running. If the redis-server.exe is not in the process list then check below;
Redis-Server.exe not in Process list/No Console window:
There are two causes I know of for this, the first is to check if you have all the redistributables required (it is like extra Microsoft files that the program needs to work).
To do this, check your event log (start menu->type event viewer. On the left pane click Windows Logs->Application). Look for "Side-By-Side" Errors, you need to find the part of the error description that gives you a package name, for ex. "Dependent Assembly Microsoft.VC90.CRT".
Put that string in google and you should find the package you need quite easily.
The second cause could be a low filespace/virtual memory/ram issue. To check this, Hold shift and right click in the redis-server.exe folder (DB folder) and select "Open Command Line Here". Type "redis-server.exe redis.conf". You should get and error or some kind of output stating a process fork failed due to space/memory issues.
If this is the case you can either lower the "maxmemory" config in redis.conf (Minimum I would say 2gb, but personally I prefer the second option next) or you can increase your Paging File Size, You may need to experiment with this to get it stable, I currently have 16gb page file and it seems to run perfectly fine with maxmemory=4gb on a 3gb RAM machine.
BEC Closes/Wont Connect/Scheduler Issues BEC Auto Closes when you try to run it
Make sure you have the correct Visual C++ Redistributables, vc 2008 and vc 2003 should be sufficient, you can check your event log (windows->startmenu->type event viewer) under windows logs->applications and look for "side by side" errors for bec.exe. Google the description you find.
BEC Wont connect to the server
Make sure your ip from your command line is your actual IP address, also make sure the IP in the BEC/Config/Config.cfg file is correct.
Or alternatively you can try omitting the -ip parameter from your command line and using the IP 127.0.0.1 in the BEC Config file.
BEC Scheduler is not working, no messages/restarts/errors
First thing to check is that you have un-commented the Scheduler Path line in your BEC Config. If not simply remove the # from start of the line
If you setup your scheduler paths correct and it still will not work you should get some "error loading scheduler.xml" in the BEC Console window. If not, then maybe your timings are off? Consult the Scheduler Help File inside the BEC Config Directory.
Some things to note: The scheduler must be in _precise_ format. eg,
Id starts at 0 and increments by one for each new job.
Older syntax from BEC prior to 1.6 will not work, they need to be modified (very simple)
Data type none
You might have forgotten to rename "example_BEServer.cfg" to "BEServer.cfg" in "Arma/SC/Battleye" folder. (Thanks to hogscraper)
 
 
I can add some scheduler templates if people find it necessary though the scheduler has a very nice readme that explains everything you need to know.
Admin Menu Wont Show/Spawn Menu Greyed Out etc No admin menu when F1 is pressed:
Basically put - assuming you havn't disabled the anti-hack, your steamid64 is not in the admin list in epochAH.hpp
You need to get your steamid64 (You can get your normal steam id here, you can then convert that to steamid64 here.
Admin menu shows, but Spawn or other options are greyed out (Server is currently disabled)
Looks like you put your steamid64 into the wrong admin slot, make sure you just put your id into the owner slot, once, that will give you full permissions. for ex;
adminMenu_Owner[] = {{"7656xxxxxxxxxxx21","Any name you like (will go in admin log)"}}; Mission Select Screen Joining Server Server Files Is out of date
If you have access to the server file system and can execute, update your server files using STEAMCMD.
Plenty of tutorials online on updating dedicated arma 3 servers, same routine.
ex. http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?147537-Tutorial-How-to-run-ArmA3-on-a-dedicated-server
Startup Command-line Incorrect (Not loading SC/Config.cfg File)/Servername not same as in config.cfg
Either you have something wrong with your startup parameters, or
A problem with your config.cfg file, or - more likely;
Your command line parameters are setup incorrectly.
To remedy this:
Make sure you copied the SC folder from the zip file to your arma3 server directory. Then use this command line to start your server:
arma3server.exe -mod=@Epoch;@EpochHive; -config=C:\Path\to\Arma3server\SC\config.cfg -ip=xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx -port=2302 -profiles=SC -cfg=C:\Path\to\Arma3server\SC\basic.cfg -name=SC
Be sure to replace "C:\Path\to\Arma3server" with the correct path to your arma 3 server directory. (With arma3server.exe inside)
Also replace "xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx" with the servers remote IP address. (The one the public see, not your lan/local address, you can use http://whatismyipaddress.com/).
Note: You may omit the "-ip=xx... parameter completely if BEC still wont connect after reading the above tips.
Note: You can also omit the full path to your config params, (Thanks to Scoo) eg
-config=SC\config.cfg -cfg=SC\basic.cfg Feel free to post anything that I may have missed or that you would like to contribute to this faq.
I can guaruntee there are spelling errors but this will do for now :).
 
Good Luck!

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