====== New Operative Guide ====== This guide covers everything a new operative might need to participate in SESO engagements. ---- ===== Install Arma 3 ===== ==== Windows ==== Arma 3 is easiest to use on a Windows machine. Download and install from this official [[https://store.steampowered.com/about/|Steam]] website. Then purchase Arma 3 at [[https://store.steampowered.com/app/107410/]]. Using Steam, install Arma 3 and follow the rest of the guide. ==== Linux ==== Arma 3 can be played on Linux but requires more steps. Linux users should follow this guide below. The rest of this article is written for Windows users. [[biki>Arma_3:_Play_on_Linux]] ==== MacOS ==== It is not possible to play Arma 3 on MacOS. The MacOS port of Arma 3 is heavily outdated and unable to join SESO servers. There may be ways to emulate the game on MacOS, which is out of reach for this guide. ===== Setup Teamspeak 3 ===== Teamspeak 3 is used for the in-game proximity chat and radio chat. Without it, it is impossible to communicate with other players using a microphone. Download and install the 64-bit Teamspeak 3 client. [[https://www.teamspeak.com/it/downloads/#]] 1. After installation, open Teamspeak 3 {{ :guides:teamspeak1.png?direct&400 |}} 2. Click on "Connections" tab then choose "Connect" from the dropdown menu {{ :guides:teamspeak2.png?direct&400 |}} 3. Enter the website "sesounit.org" into the "Server Nickname or Address:" {{ :guides:teamspeak3.png?direct&400 |}} 4. Enter the **secret** password into the "Server Password:" field then press the "Connect" button {{ :guides:teamspeak4.png?direct&400 |}} 5. If you see this screen, you have successfully joined the S.E.S.O. teamspeak 3 server! If you are unable to connect, ask Operations Command. {{ :guides:teamspeak5.png?direct&400 |}} ===== Setup ACRE2 ===== Ensure the previous section, Setup Teamspeak 3, is completed before moving to this section. 1. Subscribe to the [[https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=751965892|ACRE2 workshop page]] {{ :guides:acre1.png?direct&400 |}} 2. Run the Arma 3 launcher {{ :guides:acre2.png?direct&400 |}} 3. Find ACRE2 in the MODS page and check the box to the left of ACRE2 {{ :guides:acre3.png?direct&400 |}} 4. Click the "Load selected mods" button to load the CBA_A3 dependency If this does not pop up, ignore step 4. {{ :guides:acre4.png?direct&400 |}} 5. Launch the game and ACRE2 will automatically detect Teamspeak 3 and install itself into it {{ :guides:acre5.png?direct&400 |}} 6. Launch Teamspeak 3 Client and open the "Tools" menu then click on the "Options" button {{ :guides:acre6.png?direct&400 |}} 7. Click on the "Addons" tab on the left-hand side {{ :guides:acre7.png?direct&400 |}} 8. Make sure the button next to ACRE2 is highlighted and set to "Enabled" {{ :guides:acre8.png?direct&400 |}} 9. If the steps above were done correctly, you will be automatically moved to the "In Mission" channel once the mission begins {{ :guides:acre9.png?direct&400 |}} ===== Setup In-game SESO Emblem ===== This section will enable an operative to flaunt the SESO emblem on their in-game Arma 3 character. 1. Login to your Bohemia Interactive account in https://accounts.bistudio.com/auth NOTE: If you don't have one, either click on the Steam icon and login with your Steam account or make a BI account on that same page {{ :guides:emblem1.png?direct&400 |}} 2. Go to the S.E.S.O. unit page at https://units.arma3.com/unit/seso {{ :guides:emblem2.png?direct&400 |}} 3. Press the green "JOIN" button {{ :guides:emblem3.png?direct&400 |}} 4. Run the Arma 3 launcher {{ :guides:emblem4.png?direct&400 |}} 5. Open the Parameters menu on the left-hand side {{ :guides:emblem5.png?direct&400 |}} 6. Check the "Arma 3 Unit" box then select "S.E.S.O." from the dropdown menu {{ :guides:emblem6.png?direct&400 |}} 7. Press the large "PLAY" button and you should see your tag and emblem appear in game {{ :guides:emblem7.png?direct&400 |}}