Arma3Sync is a third-party Arma 3 launcher that solves many of the problems from installing large mods through the Steam Workshop on the default launcher. As such, we use it to manage the Chillsim con Chazzie modset.
C:\Program Files (x86)\ArmA3Sync
), right click on the Arma3Sync.exe, select “Properties” and check “Run this program as an administrator”2).C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Arma 3\arma3_x64.exe
.Arma3Sync lets you choose where your mods can be installed to, separate of where Arma itself is installed. The modset is big (>20 GB) so choose a spot in your File Explorer that has plenty of space. I'd recommend on a separate hard drive if you have one, otherwise making a folder in the Documents folder or on the Desktop is good.
CCCMods
.CCCMods
folder and confirm it.For each module you want to install:
I split the modset into a few modules. You must install the Main module to play, everything else is optional and you can install them if you want :)
CCCMods
folder.Total files to update:
, it should list a fair bit of files to download.This will begin downloading all the mods from the repository. As the modset is >20GB, this will probably take awhile so leave your computer on and watch anime while you wait! Its not surprising for this to take overnight if your internet is stupid slow…
P.S. if you added any optional repositories, you gotta repeat this for each one!
Check the boxes for whatever modules you want to use and hit “OK”.
Now back in the main interface check whatever mod groups you want to launch the game with. Bruh finally.
We use Teamspeak paired with a radio mod for awesome positional voice and funny walkie-talkies. This walks you through how to install the Teamspeak plugin for the radio mod.
C:\Program Files\TeamSpeak 3 Client
and go Right Click → Properties on ts3client_win64.exe
.CCCMods
folder and look for @task_force_radio
.teamspeak
folder.task_force_radio
. Run it!All done!
In the “Launcher Options” tab of Arma3Sync, there are some additional checkboxes to get into the game faster, bypassing the splash screen and preventing some of the behind-the-menu animations. They're listed in the image to the left.
First off, try connecting the Teamspeak with Connections → Connect. You can find the IP and password on Discord. When you connect, see if you can see the TFAR status text on the right hand side. If you do (it will probably be flickering), then good! TFAR is installed. You can disconnect from the server by going to Connections → Disconnect from Current. Feel free to add a Teamspeak bookmark if you want.
Once Arma3Sync is setup, it should be as simple as pressing Start Game. If it fails to launch or complains about anything, check your mods again by reconnecting to the repository and let Arma3Sync check them.
Loaded into the main menu? Great! Try joining the server by going to Multiplayer → Server Browser. Then, click Direct Connect at the top. There, enter the IP as given in the Discord. The port should be 2302. When you click join, the server will pop up with a key icon and the title Chillsim con Chazzie. Double click that to join. It'll ask you for a password which can also be found in the Discord. If the server shows a loading screen and doesn't boot you out, great! You've finished the setup guide. Otherwise, check your mods.
Congrats for making it this far! I highly recommend at this point to load the Arsenal and have fun cosplaying building loadouts! Just be sure to follow #announcements on the Discord to stay up-to-date on any modset changes or anything. If your pedantic like me, checkout this video from my old unit about keybindings and some ACE settings (though I have the server force ACE settings on you, so it isn't too applicable to you).
that was a mouthful