diff --git a/A3_PLAYER_GUIDE.md b/A3_PLAYER_GUIDE.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..0ecab63 --- /dev/null +++ b/A3_PLAYER_GUIDE.md @@ -0,0 +1,24 @@ +# ATAK Environment Introduction for Arma 3 Players + +![ATAK phone](https://www.mvrsimulation.com/sites/default/files/m-img/s-2023/ATAK_Integration.jpg) + +For the Arma 3 players, starting on ATAK environment is a little bit of a mess, the app is not user friendly and most of the configuration are not out of the packaged done. Before jumping into a Arma 3 game sessions using ARMATAK, i highly recommend you to spend some time playing with the ATAK app doing this stuff: + +* Install map imagery with the data packages from [ATAK Maps releases](https://github.com/joshuafuller/ATAK-Maps). +* Check out some ATAK tutoriais/introduction from [TRex Arms](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXuQERL_e8M&list=PLH2nRtwLhBm-EUXR-_17QrkVRbnJBK7az), [COTAK](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVMSY_oPg10), [TAK Syndicate](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NF_FugV94DY), and many others +* Draw some info on the map +* Try to send video feeds from your computer or cellphone + +## iPhone Users Instructions + +1. Buy a android phone +2. Follow the Steps bellow + +## Android Users Instructions + +1. Download and install ATAK-CIV from the Play Store. +2. Open ATAK and go to Settings > Network Preferences > TAK Servers > Add. +3. Insert the OTS instance connection information (the briefing diary or your mission maker should be able to provide you that). +4. Grab and install the Data Packages from the OTS instance for mapping and mission information if provided. +5. Send some messages using GeoChat to your buddies to check your server connection. +6. Start your game and have fun with enhanced situation awareness.