Every once in a while I see posts pop up about how to go about making a specific type of mission | ex. from the insurgent perspective, conventional vs conventional vs insurgents, and a few others.

I am working on a mission for my small group that is from the insurgent perspective and I figured while I am at it I would go ahead and release that as a template and even make a few other templates if anybody is interested. I'll probably do conventional vs conventional vs insurgents even if nobody requests it here (because I have seen it requested before) but I would love to help somebody out if they are having trouble with any other type of mission (even if it is just getting started ex. simple head to head conventional war).

Will edit as I add more

Be sure to check out official sample missions here, all of the old ones have been updated and new ones have been added
Sample missions

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Additional Missions

[6,15,2015] AUTigerGrad made a few missions and was nice enough to let me link them. Check them out here!

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Current Templates

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Basic Template #1
http://www.mediafire.com/download/dorls1992596s3d/ALiVE+Basic+Template+%231.rar#1.rar - Simple head to head conventional war containing a lot of useful information for new mission makers and ALiVE users
Last updated: May 13th, 2015 (HaloJump script improvement and small improvement to base layout)

Basic Template #2
http://www.mediafire.com/download/s6u7m5o6r385nr6/ALiVE+Basic+Template+%232.rar#2.rar - Simple mission where CSAT is invading Stratis which is under NATO control. Very similar to the above mission but is converted to Invasion vs Occupation. Still contains useful functions and features for mission makers.
Last updated: May 13th, 2015 (Small improvements to Halo Jump)

Kunduz Insurgency
http://www.mediafire.com/download/ijs67w34fbye694/ALiVE+Insurgency+Kunduz.rar
- ALiVE Insurgency on Kunduz. No readme for how to setup an insurgency mission, will be added at a later time.
Last updated: May 15, 2015, (Enabled tasking by default..will now generate tasks for blufor side automatically)

Altis Full-Map Battle
http://www.mediafire.com/download/lqvdn4tx4rhav3v/ALiVE+Basic+Template+%234.rar#4.rar
- NATO vs CSAT except over the entirety of the island of Altis
Last updated: None

Operation Landlord
http://www.mediafire.com/download/12x54dk9kbavue0/OperationLandlord.rar
A whole-map battle over Altis where two factions fight head to head in a highly strategic war.

Assault on Pyrgos
http://www.mediafire.com/download/iuxx7z8tc1is39a/AssaultOnPyrgos.rar
CSAT has established a foothold in Pyrgos and is using it to insert troops. NATO cannot afford to let the city stay under enemy control for long.

Armored Fury
http://www.mediafire.com/download/q4kk9220xdbg5q4/ArmoredFury.rar
Conduct and support an armored assault on CSAT defences.

Insurgency (Altis)
http://www.mediafire.com/download/2sbl290r5u6lyqo/Insurgency+-+SpyderBlack723.rar
A rebel uprising has broken out on the southwestern end of Altis, put an end to it. Beware of the rebel's attempting to recruit civilians, lay IED's, and ambush you.

Triple Threat
http://www.mediafire.com/download/h3lvcbhbwo90b5g/TripleThreat.rar
NATO, CSAT and AAF forces clash in a deadly conflict.

I've thought about this myself as well... some basic templates covering the various possibilities with ALiVE. I know there are demo missions that cover this but I was thinking well-documented templates with notes for the mission maker.. perhaps a basic mission structure with description.ext, init.sqf, etc. Something that can be taken and tailored to each users needs.

Curious to see what you come up with.

Those were my exact thoughts as well. I'll fill the init.sqf and description.ext with basic stuff like respawn and maybe the VAS script. My main goal would be to have the mission playable while still maintaining a basic,neat, and learnable template type form that can be copied or refigured. Hopefully I can achieve this and if not then I'll try to pick it up again once school is over around the 26th. The first mission will be released before that 100% guarenteed and will include some insurgent actions that can be used. I think the hardest part for that one would be keeping mod assets to a minimum so we'll see how that turns out.

Alright here is the first template to give an idea of what will be going on. This one covers a simple conventional vs conventional war where NATO and CSAT go head to head. It comes with some useful features such as VAS,BIS Arsenal, Selectable Assault missions (from ALiVE wiki), a few other things and a already done description.ext and init.sqf with some useful links aswell. Of course all of this should be edited to the needs of the user.
I have also included a readme.txt with some tutorial-like information on how to use ALiVE and how to understand this mission. I should probably just make a more in-depth tutorial with the information I put in there since most of it is beginner information and the formatting in notepad is a little bit crazy lol.

If anyone uses it please give feedback if something isn't clear.

http://www.mediafire.com/download/dorls1992596s3d/ALiVE+Basic+Template+%231.rar#1.rar

I'll uptate this if/as I make new things. I forgot to add my Halojump script So that'll be the first thing added.

Awesome will check it out later

Thanks guys, please give feedback if there is somehing I can clarify or improve. I really suck at explaining so I'm definetely open to changing stuff up.

As for the readme.txt.. I am thinking about just turning that information and similiar into a video as it would be way easier to explain exactly how it works.

Added another mission, basically a conversion of the first mission to a scenario where CSAT is invading the defending NATO on the island of Stratis (As opposed to mutual invasion).....was planning on doing another in depth template but then 0.9.8 dropped and I lost the will to do so, lol. Atleast the basics are being covered.

No problem, if you are thinking of something specific just drop it here and I can definitely work towards that. Just to give everyone who might use these a heads up, going to be pretty busy until the 26th so progress on these might not be very much but after that I will have a lot of time and will pick it up full speed again.

Just note I am not a scripting genius myself but I have developed a solid foundation of understanding for use in my own missions so I can put some basic things together. Try to bear through my attempted formatting in notepad aswell..

It's all good, any ideas are good ideas. I'm doubtful about #2 since UAV's are not crewed. I could try making a sort of addAction sort of system to call in UAV support but I'm not sure how it would work without having a crew for the UAV.

If you use VAS you can already hit a button to respawn with fully replenished gear. I think ALiVE has this system tied in with the Multispawn module and are working to separate it for easier use.

Actually it does seem possible to use a UAV since there is a UAV unit that acts without the need of a crew. Seems to work fine, follows commands. I'll test a little more later if possible but all you have to do is place the UAV classname in the ALiVE CAS module. Definitely something I can include in an update/templates to come.

Edit: Appears fully functional in Combat Support (CAS) Module

Thanks for the feedback, and yeah I'll probably use this in a lot of my own missions so I can implement it in the templates aswell. One thing I'm wondering about.. do you think that a lot of this info would work better in a video, if so I could try to make a video that accompanies each template to better explain how it all fits together

Or do you think the written explanation is enough.

Ooo.. you are using the ALiVE joingroup function which is tied to the action "Select Assault mission". I forgot which object the Halo insertion is tied to but ill take a look and try to clarify it when I get home later. It's possible I messed up the texts or maybe even the actions but not sure.

Yeah, the "Select assault mission" action brings up the map and shows all objectives currently being attacked/defended by showing a colored square over that area. When you click on an objective you are then inserted into a squad that is attacking/defending that objective. The "Halo insertion" action allows you to click on the map which will then transport you 2km into the air above that area. It also stores your backpack and gives you a parachute. Once you hit the ground you are given back your original backpack and all items inside.

On another note, updated both missions with a slight improvement to the halo jump script and the display of actions at base.

I can try to take a look later (Working on a Kunduz Insurgency mission later). For a methods of actually Halo'ing the AI, I'll either go the route of transporting all squad members to you once you hit the ground (Much easier) or having them Halo with you (Much harder). I'll try to update it tonight if I have time.

Added another one, this time it's ALiVE Insurgency on the newly indexed Kunduz map

Ninja, I updated the first template with an improved HaloJump that teleports your AI squad to your location when you finish a Halo jump. This is only functional in SP. I tried to do the more complicated approach but just barely couldn't do it. I'll keep it in the back of my mind and see if I can finish it in the future.

Just open a private conversation with me or add me on Skype (SpyderBlack723) if you want to continue talking or have more questions.

Yeah if you play multiplayer (but by yourself), I'll have to change it a tiny bit since I set it to only work in singleplayer.

First, glad the templates are helping you.

And to answer your question, I have done a mission like that before but don't really have a vanilla template ready.. I'll start on one tomorrow.

Performance will obviously depend on your computer but in the end, Altis is a massive island and to properly populate it will be taxing. Arma update 1.44 has significantly improved MP performance so I actually really want to revisit this concept.

As for one commander being too strong, I guess I'll see for myself what's going on when I make the template. My first guess would be to force a certain amount of groups per side to even it out so one side doesn't get too many armor/mechanized groups.

If all goes well maybe I can have template for this up tomorrow, for now im off to bed.. school in 5 hours :(

Give this a shot http://www.mediafire.com/download/lqvdn4tx4rhav3v/ALiVE+Basic+Template+%234.rar#4.rar

Filtered out low priority objectives for both the civ and mil placement modules to increase player and opcom performance. Seems balanced from my testing but you might wish to change it a bit more. The performance was great for me, even in singleplayer where it is usually abysmal. You can shift unit numbers up and down to fit your specific performance.

I took like 3 minutes setting up the base so you will probably want to make a new one yourself. I'll pretty this mission up a bit for a more formal release which will (if it's good) be here alivemod.com/missions once I finish a few others.

I don't think so, they are working on fixing the task system a little bit. Soon™ after that, should be getting the ability to set player tasks (Created in C2ISTAR module) as actual Opcom objectives. This means that if you manually create a task then the Military AI Commander would send troops to help with that objective.

Don't want to stir false hopes though so until a ticket discerning the issue gets assigned don't hold your breath.
Heres the DH ticket: http://dev.withsix.com/issues/76214
Also just realized it's set to future iterations, we'll see what happens post 1.0