Arma conflict ends at 3, which holds the biggest ****
Arma conflict ends at 3, which holds the biggest ****
I've always been curious about map dimensions, after all of us have that interest. Once I rediscovered my passion for determining the sizes of every Arma title, I stumbled upon a fascinating visual compilation that lists the dimensions of each map across all games. Since I'm focused on the figures, I made a minor adjustment to the image so we can more clearly compare which titles offer the most terrain. The rankings look like this: 1. Arma 2 – 422KM2 2. Arma 3 – 290KM2 3. Operation Flashpoint / Arma Cold War Assault – 238KM2 4. Arma 1 – 99KM2 (sorry for the short answer) As you can see, Arma 2 boasts nearly double the area of Arma 3, though what truly sets Arma 3 apart is its consolidation—almost all maps are packed onto a single map, eliminating the need to switch. Plus, it features a mod that adapts older titles into its framework, making it the most versatile option for exploration. Want deeper insights? Here are some comparisons; let's see if Arma 3 with its mod can surpass any world records set by Daggerfall (still holds the top spot since 1996).
It's important to mention that Daggerfall consists mainly of randomly created zones. Almost all regions are essentially empty spaces, with towns placed in a similar random manner. This makes it difficult to locate characters, missions, or stores, though it can be quite engaging.
You're missing Take On Helicopters, which fits into the official real virtuality landscape. You can import maps and assets from Arma series as well. The Seattle map covers 60x60 km, while South Asia—mostly empty—is 120x120 km. If you need bigger terrain maps or games, check out Outerra or Anteworld.
GW wasn't that significant. I'm curious about how GW2 stacks up.
I've always believed outer was tied to some kind of mystical magic or sorcery. It's hard to wrap my head around it—like space engines—but if we look at all of Bohemia, maybe their new feature in VBS 3.0 is worth considering. I'm really craving a public release of that version! [link to video] One day I might even buy Outer myself. I've tried the demo and was amazed.
I believe GW2 includes numerous mini-maps, making it unclear where I can find the data from.