How to add Custom Scenarios to your Arma Reforger server on PC
Last Update 2025-01-30 12:20:55
How to Add Custom Scenarios to Your Arma Reforger Server
Welcome to the world of Arma Reforger! Adding custom scenarios to your server can enhance your gameplay experience significantly. Don't worry if you're new to game servers and FTP; we're here to guide you step-by-step. Before we dive in, please remember to shut down your server before modifying any server files through FTP. This precaution helps prevent data corruption that could potentially break your server.
Step-by-Step Guide to Adding Workshop Mods
- Download the Workshop Mod: - Launch Arma Reforger and find a custom scenario in the workshop that you'd like to add to your server. Click to download it directly in-game.
- Locate the Mod Folder: - Open File Explorer and navigate to the following directory:
C:\Users\USER\Documents\my games\ArmaReforger\addons. - Here, you will find your downloaded mod. Identify its folder.
- Check the JSON Configuration in Mod Manager: - Back in Arma Reforger, go to the mod manager. - Locate your scenario and check its JSON configuration. - Copy the entire configuration to your clipboard for future use.
- Create a Custom Configuration: - Navigate to the Config Manager in your server settings. - Start a new custom configuration and paste the JSON code you copied between the brackets after
"mods":.
- Update the Scenario ID: - In your custom configuration, locate the line that reads
"scenarioId":. - Replace the existing ID with the exact ID of the custom scenario you just added. Make sure it matches the ID in the addon folder you checked earlier.
- Override Boot Config: - Make sure you click on the option to Override Boot Config, then select Use As Default and save the configuration template.
- Remove crossplay platforms if you see them: - Playstation cannot have modded servers, so mods or custom scenarios, which are technically mods, cannot be hosted on crossplay-enabled games.
- Restart the Server: - After saving, restart your server to apply the changes. You can start exploring the new scenarios!
Understanding Scenarios
When adding scenarios, it is useful to know the different types available:
- Campaign: These are larger missions, often with a continuous storyline.
- Game Master: Dynamic missions where players can adjust game rules and objectives.
- Combat Operations: Focused on military operations with various challenges.
Premade vs. Custom: Premade scenarios are created by developers or the community, while custom ones are generally downloaded from the workshop. They function similarly to mods.
Troubleshooting Common Issues
If you encounter issues with your custom scenarios, consider the following:
- Server Not Starting: Ensure that the scenario ID matches exactly and that the scenario files are correctly placed.
- Missing Assets: Make sure all necessary mod files have been downloaded and located in the correct folders.
- Error Messages: Pay attention to any specific error messages in the server log, which can provide clues to resolve configuration issues.You can check the Log→Error for any indication of what's wrong.
If you need to upload any files to the server due to the mod requiring them, use FTP. For additional guidance on connecting through FTP, check out our detailed guide here.
We hope this guide helps you successfully add custom scenarios to your Arma Reforger server. Adding custom scenarios is basically adding a mod with an extra little step of changing the scenarioId in the config template.
Happy gaming!