FAQ
ALiVE Common Error Messages
I get this message when trying to use the Alive mod
include file x cba addons main script_macros.hpp not found
You are missing the required mod: @CBA_A3
I'm getting an error with placement modules and markers
Warning no location found for placement, you need to include military location within the TOAR marker
Try the placement module without any TAOR marker defined and with debug switched on in the module, once the game starts take a screen shot of the map so you can see what locations are available over the whole map. Then place your TAOR marker (making sure the marker covers the center point of an existing location from you screen shot). Alternatively expand the size of your TAOR marker until some location is found.
ALiVE in Editor
How exactly do TAOR & blacklist markers work?
See this description of TAOR usage. Blacklist and TAOR markers will only affect unit and location placement at mission start. Blacklist markers will not completely prevent units from moving into those areas during the game if they spot enemy there. However, Military AI Commanders will not find objectives in those areas.
How do I set the CAS units to spawn at a certain height for things like the USS Nimitz?
In the CAS module there is a field for spawn height - be sure to use ASL not ATL !!
Is there no way to specify what type of enemy units spawn?
ALiVE is designed to spawn credibly realistic force compositions based on GENFOR combined arms tactics with simple modifiers that influence what type of battle group you will face, whilst keeping a reasonably balanced combined arms battelgroup. However, you can choose to override this by entering a maximum number of groups of each type or setting them to 0 to prevent them spawning at all.
Advanced users can create Custom Blacklists by editing staticData.sqf or customise group types by Declaring Faction Mappings.
What do the numbers mean (50|150) next to the placement modules in debug?
Debug information below may not be accurate!! - Please update this section if you figure something out
The first number (50) is the priority of the objective in relation to OPCOM - higher numbers mean OPCOM will send forces here first, etc.
The second number (150) is the size of the objective - radius from centre.
Zone marker shape- circle is for type (mil - red, civ - yellow) square is for ownership state?
cluster id | cluster type | cluster priority | cluster size
Colour index for the location markers:
CIVILIAN
green - priority 0 ie: CIV|0|150
pink - priority 10
blue - priority 30
orange - priority 30
white - priority 40
yellow - priority 40
black - priority 50
ALiVE in Game
Your player must have the required item defined on the Combat Support module (see below) and the relevant modules must be placed in the editor.
Use your App Key to open the ALiVE menu: the app key is found next to your right control key. If you do not have that key you can map it to any other key by mapping User Key 20 in the options menu of the game. Do not use a modifier (CTRL, ALT or SHIFT). You will need to restart ArmA for this to take effect.
How do I change what item is required to access the Combat Support Interface?
The Combat Support module has a field for an item classname (default: LaserDesignator) - change this to taste. Try using the "ALiVE_Tablet" object. Note that both ACRE and TFR are supported.
Can I have CAS limited to players with a Laser Designator but still allow transports to be used by all?
Players can interact with ALiVE transport choppers by boarding the chopper and selecting <scroll wheel> Talk to Pilot. This will bring up the tablet interface and allow you to give orders to the pilot. Once you arrive at your location remember to order the pilot to RTB before hopping out.
ALiVE Modules
How do I get a community made faction to work with the ALiVE modules?
Check if the mod is on the known working faction list
If the mod is not on the list you can request it be looked at by a ALiVE dev on the BIF forum post
If you are the author of a unit mod working with ALiVE, please take a look at the config standardisation page
How do I get a community made map to work with the ALiVE modules?
Check if the mod is on the known working maps list
If the map is not on the list you can request it be looked at by a ALiVE dev on the BIF forum post
How do I define a custom objective for Military AI Commanders?
See the Military Placement (Custom Objectives) module.
Advanced Mission Editors can use the following script command to add Objectives: [_OPCOM,"addObjective",[_id, _pos, _size]] call ALiVE_fnc_OPCOM
