So I'm wanting to get back into using ALiVE again, but it seems like with even the most simplistic of Asymmetric setups, I'm getting an error when the missions starts regarding the OPCOM not recognizing the groups for the provided factions. Most factions, that is...

If in my commander module I select NATO in the dropdowns, then no error.

If I select CSAT in the dropdowns, I do actually receive the error.

Selecting the RED REBELs or whatever in dropdowns, I get it then too.

Using Leight's (LOP_AM, LOP_ISTS, etc.) I do receive the error as well.

Using CAF AG (caf_ag_me_t), I receive the error.

Using RHS's US army dudes in desert, however, no error...

Anybody having similar issues? Was there a change in the requirements for these group definitions in these later updates? Or is it just me?

Best regards and thank you for your time,

- Crap

I am getting that error using LOP ISTS as my Asymmetrical faction also. I just thought it was related to them not having any units populate at the beginning of the mission as they are the Insurgents.

I actually have 2 enemy factions on my map, one OpFor and one IND. OpFor is an occupation force, while IND is an Insurgent force.

I'll go back through my mission and double check my settings. Can provide mission SQM or RPT if needed.

Thanks for your reply Spyder,

ALiVE v1.0.1.1603161 with CBA v2.3.1.160220

No other units aside from the BLUFOR Playable are put on map, and the Virtual AI System module is at default values.

- Crap

I had this same issue last week as well and we couldn't figure out what happened. I am retrying a mission file I was working on from scratch this week to see if it will get sorted out with the new release.

I have make config patches for both hostile factions to achieve config default arma3 standardisation and middle east scenario. The ALiVE works just perfect. Everything is working great. Never see such compatibility using non vanilla factions.

Mods needed:

http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=21912     @NATO_Russian_SF_Weapons
http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=27652     @mas_nato_rus_sf_veh
http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=29977     @middle_East_Warfare
http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=27149     @rhs_usf3
http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=22749     @USMC_A3

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0ByRTbY28pkpiQmJZOEJuNW1JakU  @mas_compatibilities  config patch for new insurgents faction  "OPF_MTI_F"  included.

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0ByRTbY28pkpiMlM0U3dIajZzcGs  
@alive_masrhs_usmc  config patch to mix RHS and mas USMC to new faction "alive_masrhs_usmc"

Static_data :

ALIVE_factionDefaultTransport = [] call ALIVE_fnc_hashCreate;
[ALIVE_factionDefaultTransport, "alive_masrhs_usmc", ["B_masrhs_M1083A1P2_B_M2_d_open_fmtv", "B_masrhs_M1083A1P2_B_d_open_fmtv"]] call ALIVE_fnc_hashSet;
ALIVE_factionDefaultAirTransport = [] call ALIVE_fnc_hashCreate;
[ALIVE_factionDefaultAirTransport, "alive_masrhs_usmc", ["B_masrhs_CH_47F_light", "B_masrhs_UH60M"]] call ALIVE_fnc_hashSet;
[ALIVE_factionDefaultSupplies, "alive_masrhs_usmc", ["Box_mas_mar_NATO_equip_F", "Box_mas_mar_NATO_Wps_F"]] call ALIVE_fnc_hashSet;
[ALIVE_factionDefaultSupplies, "OPF_MTI_F", ["Box_mas_ru_rifle_Wps_F", "Box_mas_med_opf_Wps_F"]] call ALIVE_fnc_hashSet;
ALIVE_autoGeneratedTasks = ["MilAssault","CivAssault","TransportInsertion","InsurgencyPatrol","InsurgencyDestroyAssets"];

All working great so far

Y'know... In retrospect, I think my entire problem originally was yet again placing Objectives Only placement modules for the Asymmetrical OPCOM, without giving it an actual TAOR with troop spawns to begin with.

Derp.

The error message was more likely not the OPCOM claiming those faction names as invalid, but it simply not recognizing any placement of groups under those factions.

Now the fun thing is that I can get the factions to spawn groups now under both 1.0.1 and 1.0.2, but get this:

On the Kunduz map under CUP Terrain, I can't get any civilians to appear under 1.0.2, while it works just fine in 1.0.1...

Thanks for your help! Beginning new thread for this separate issue.

You're absolutely correct about that, Heroes. Been running the A2 maps so long, that didn't even occur to me. Will keep it in mind for future troubleshooting and the repro mission for highhead 'ere.

And thanks highhead, heading over to the other thread now.