Map markers - clarification plz

[GodOfGrain 191]

Hello guys.

When I use map markes I normally switch to the vehicle channel to prevent other players from seeing them on their map.

But I had a strange situation today and I think the other player could have seen my marker. I am not sure though could have been bad luck.

Anyone knows for sure that there is a safe channel to use?

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All markers placed in the game is visible by others using the in-game map. That's how ARMA is build.

As you're suppose to be able to communicate with your team. ( You always have a map in the normal game. )

[GodOfGrain 191]

thank you!

[dallas 5195]

I think it was bad luck.

I think markers are related to chat channels.

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You're more than welcome.

I think it was bad luck.

I think markers are related to chat channels.

Haha... ahh... sorry mate, thats not the case * Me = ARMA veteran. *

[dallas 5195]

Revixy I've played ArmA since it was called OFP.

From BI's community wiki:

Markers can be very useful in both multiplayer and single player. In multiplayer, you can use them to illustrate plans to your teammates and pinpoint targets. Keep in mind that in multiplayer games, who can see the markers you place is directly tied to which text channel you have selected at the time, so if you want to place a marker for all players (including enemies) to see, you'd use Global channel, while if you want to place a marker for only your side, you'd use Side channel, and so on. In cooperative games, many players become spotters once killed, and fly ahead to warn their still-living comrades of approaching foes, marking these enemies on the map is often easier than trying to describe their locations.

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Revixy I've played ArmA since it was called OFP.

From BI's community wiki:

Markers can be very useful in both multiplayer and single player. In multiplayer' date=' you can use them to illustrate plans to your teammates and pinpoint targets. Keep in mind that in multiplayer games, who can see the markers you place is directly tied to which text channel you have selected at the time, so if you want to place a marker for all players (including enemies) to see, you'd use Global channel, while if you want to place a marker for only your side, you'd use Side channel, and so on. In cooperative games, many players become spotters once killed, and fly ahead to warn their still-living comrades of approaching foes, marking these enemies on the map is often easier than trying to describe their locations.[/size']

See THAT I did not know. Very useful. Still doesn't change anything team wise in DayZ though, as all players are on the same team??? Then you'd need a vehicle or something like that to share the map with someone without anyone else seeing the marker, correct?

[cuca 20]

ofp vet here too

yes, if you use vehicle channel and set up a marker its only visible to you.

It has been lije that since forever.

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ofp vet here too

yes' date=' if you use vehicle channel and set up a marker its only visible to you.

It has been lije that since forever.

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What about Direct Communication? is it possible to share the map with friends close to you that way?

[dallas 5195]

I figured it was his personal markers, just private reminders. If you're not inside a vehicle, you yourself are the vehicle and I think only you can see your vehicle markers, unless you have a player inside of you(mental imagery free of chrage).