Hello soldier,
At PlanetARMA, we’re always on the lookout for mods that not only push the boundaries of gameplay but also enhance the immersive realism we all crave. Today, we’re excited to introduce ACE Anvil—an experimental realism mod for ARMA Reforger that brings quality-of-life improvements and a more authentic battlefield experience to the Enfusion engine.
What is ACE Anvil?
ACE Anvil is a modular realism mod designed to overhaul and refine various aspects of ARMA Reforger. Inspired by the legacy of previous ACE projects and the high standards set by Bohemia Interactive, ACE Anvil focuses on delivering both realism and improved gameplay convenience. Whether you’re new to the game or a seasoned veteran, this mod aims to make every encounter feel more tactical and immersive.
Key Features:
- Realism Enhancements: From realistic backblast effects to a revamped medical system, ACE Anvil introduces features that bring true-to-life consequences and tactical challenges.
- Quality of Life Improvements: With modular components that can be individually enabled or disabled, you have the flexibility to customize your gameplay experience to match your style.
- Experimental Test Platform: As ARMA Reforger is Bohemia’s testbed for the Enfusion engine, ACE Anvil leverages this platform to experiment with innovative features that might one day influence future titles, including ARMA 4.
Modularity at Its Core
One of the standout aspects of ACE Anvil is its modular design. Every component is published separately on the ARMA Reforger Workshop, giving you the option to install either the complete “All In One” package or select individual components that suit your play style. While every component requires the ACE Core, additional modules may build on top of this foundation to further extend functionality.
Available Components:
- All In One (Recommended): A one-click solution to subscribe to and load all ACE components.
- Backblast: Simulates an overpressure zone behind launchers, with realistic effects that can knock out or even kill friendly soldiers.
- Carrying: (Originally CEN – Carrier System) Allows you to carry incapacitated units with a simple user interaction.
- Chopping: (Originally Tree Removal Action) Extends your E-tool to remove trees and bushes, clearing your line of sight.
- Compass: Displays bearing and cardinal directions when you aim down sights with a compass in hand.
- Core: The foundation that provides common functions and systems used by all other modules.
- Explosives: Extends the functionality of the wrench to disarm explosive devices like armed landmines.
- Finger: (Originally CEN – Tactical Ping) Enables you to point with your finger, creating a visible ping for nearby teammates.
- Magrepack: (Originally SESOF MagRepack) Lets you repack magazines to transfer rounds between them, keeping your loadout optimized.
- Medical: Revamps the vanilla medical system with features like “Second Chance” and pain effects—addressing issues of players dying too easily or healing too fast.
- Trenches: Extends the E-tool to place dirt covers, allowing you to build makeshift trenches for better protection.
Diving Deeper Into the Components
Realistic Combat Enhancements
- Backblast: When firing launchers, ACE Anvil creates an overpressure zone behind you. This isn’t just cosmetic—the effect can impact friendly soldiers, adding an extra layer of tactical consideration.
- Explosives: Using a wrench, you can now safely disarm explosive devices. This feature is crucial in high-tension scenarios where every second counts.
Enhanced Interaction and Mobility
- Carrying: In tense combat situations, you can now carry incapacitated teammates to safety. A simple user interaction on the torso allows you to pick up and later release the carried unit with a dedicated keybind.
- Chopping: Clear your environment by removing trees and bushes with the extended E-tool. This can help create new lines of sight or open up strategic avenues on the battlefield.
- Trenches: Build dirt covers on the fly to create defensive positions. Toggle into building mode using your E-tool to place trenches and enhance your cover options.
Tactical Tools and Communication
- Compass: With this module, simply aim down your sight while holding a compass to view bearing and cardinal information. It’s a small addition, but one that can make navigation and orientation much easier.
- Finger: Ever needed to quickly point out an enemy or an objective? The Finger module lets you signal a direction to nearby teammates, ensuring everyone’s on the same page during chaotic firefights.
Loadout and Medical Improvements
- Magrepack: Managing your ammunition is now more intuitive. With Magrepack, you can transfer rounds between magazines easily, whether you’re using a keyboard/mouse or a gamepad.
- Medical: ACE Medical introduces a “Second Chance” feature that prevents instant death—keeping you on the field at 1 HP until epinephrine is applied. In addition, wounds now cause pain effects and require a more considered approach to healing, enhancing the realism of combat injuries.
Contributing to ACE Anvil
The ACE Anvil team welcomes contributions from the community. If you have an idea that fits within ACE’s scope—whether it’s a new realism tweak or a quality-of-life enhancement—jump on their Discord and share your thoughts. Every pull request is carefully reviewed to maintain high performance and quality standards, ensuring that the mod remains a reliable asset for all ARMA Reforger players.
What About ACE3 and ARMA 4?
One of the common questions we hear is whether ACE Anvil will eventually port everything from ACE3 to ARMA Reforger. Given that ACE3 was released back in 2015 and based on older projects, reaching full feature parity is unlikely before the transition to ARMA 4. For now, ACE Anvil serves as a cutting-edge experimental mod, pushing the limits of what’s possible on the Enfusion engine.
Final Thoughts
ACE Anvil is more than just a mod—it’s an evolving project that aims to bring unparalleled realism and tactical depth to ARMA Reforger. Whether you’re a player looking to enhance your combat experience or a developer with ideas to contribute, ACE Anvil offers a modular, high-quality platform that embodies the spirit of innovation and community collaboration.
At PlanetARMA, we’re thrilled to see such dedication to realism and quality-of-life improvements. So, gear up, subscribe to ACE Anvil on the Workshop, and join the revolution in redefining ARMA Reforger’s battlefield dynamics.
Stay tactical, stay sharp, and as always—happy gaming!
The PlanetARMA Team
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