Note: I am open to corrections, suggestions, and any more info to make this article more resourceful as I do plan to keep this guide updated. Thanks in advance! Update: 10/12/2021, corrected requirements as the original Unsung mod is NOT needed for this config. Modified the "Unsung" section. Added "Reduced Haze Mod" to the "Environments" section. Also added the "Conclusion" section including personal thanks 😎



Great solutions to aid you in tweaking ARMA 3 for an enhanced Vietnam experience to make the most of the Unsung mod & Prairie Fire DLC together including essential compatible mods, dynamic mission suggestions, additional scenario / terrain / mod suggestions, and more 😎

Lets create a new "Preset" within the "mods" menu of the ARMA 3 launcher.

• Let's call it "Vietnam"

Why a separate preset? So we can easily select which preset to launch before play sessions, and to keep our preset tidy in case a multiplayer session disables any of our preselected mods.

This will have you always ready for the best compatibility for whatever map, mission, or mod you may want to run as long as it was catered for either the Unsung or Prairie Fire mods.

I have compiled a Collection of the Workshop items within this guide, as well as additional compatible material not mentioned for easy subscribing ;-)

https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2614935957

https://steamhost.cn/app/1227700/Arma_3_Creator_DLC_SOG_Prairie_Fire/

Yes, this guide is requiring the paid CDLC mod, S.O.G. Prairie Fire. However, $23.99 is well worth the buy for a great Vietnam game experience. Even with the powerful content from the free Unsung mod, the Prairie Fire CDLC will add additional high quality assets and terrains, and on going updates ensure that there will be much official and community content added on a regular basis for years to come. If you don't have it, get it 😉

The Unsung mod is a total conversion mod for ARMA 3 specializing in a Vietnam experience providing many terrains, factions, vehicles, among other assets. It has been in development since 2003 dating back to the original "Operation Flashpoint" game and is still going strong even with the release of the Prairie Fire CDLC.

The Unsung Redux edition will allow material built for the Unsung mod to work within Prairie Fire utilizing upgraded PF assets so let's subscribe to the "Redux" mod (not the original Unsung mod edition) and allow it to download. 😎

https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2554978758&searchtext=Unsung+Redux

For solo players itching to experiment with the latest changes, check out the Unsung Redux Dev version which currently includes the Da Krong and Doung terrains, among other features not yet included in the public version.

https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2479495652


Note: Do not enable both the "Unsung Redux" AND "Unsung Redux Dev" mods at the same time in the same "Preset", however you may create a "Preset" for each separately and switch freely between the two as you wish.

Once we have our Unsung Redux and Prairie Fire mods downloaded we will want to sort the load order and save our preset.

• go to the "DLC" menu of the ARMA 3 launcher
  
• activate the "Prairie Fire" DLC entry
  
• go to the "Mods" menu of the ARMA 3 launcher
  
• add CBA to the top of our load order
  
• activate the "Unsung Redux" mod and place it under CBA
  
• save the preset as "Vietnam"

Now that we've established our preset with the main mods, we can add and activate additional mods after the "Unsung Redux" entry.

Many players are not favorable of the custom Prairie Fire menus, but alas! You can change them back to the familiar and tidy ARMA 3 interface with "S.O.G. Prairie Fire Vanilla Main Menu"

https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2487302280&searchtext=Menu

Mike Force is a fully-supported multi-team co-op game created by the S.O.G. Prairie Fire team. Take back Vietnam from the communists! Four specialist U.S. teams co-operate to build bases and destroy the VC in this unique, intense, persistent mission.

https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2486631777&searchtext=mike+force
https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2477873447&searchtext=mike+force
https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2611728350&searchtext=mike+force

Check out this tutorial video to learn how to get started in Mike Force

"Dynamic" scenarios are highly customizable and randomly generated each play through, ensuring endless unique experiences for the corresponding terrain 😎 Most of these are accessible via Game ≥ Main Menu ≥ Single Player ≥ Scenarios for Single Player or Co-op play or by creating a new local host and adding AI players.

The "Vietnam: Unsung + Prairie Fire Enhancements" Workshop Collection contains Dynamic Recon Ops and other dynamic scenarios for most all vanilla Unsung and Prairie Fire terrains, as well as other terrains and supported dynamic scenarios that fit well with Unsung and Prairie Fire:

https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2614935957&savesuccess=1

Though there are different "brands" of popular dynamic or simulation type scenarios, most share similar features such as supporting solo play, selecting time / date / weather options, insertion locations / type, player & AI faction choices, and more. Popular "brands" of dynamic or simulation type scenarios include

• Dynamic Recon Ops specializes in smaller scale infantry combat with recon, intel, demolition, and similar tasks.
  
• Dynamic Combat Ops focuses on larger combined arms operations.
  
• TRGM2 is a "press play and go" flavor of dynamic mission generation that also has advanced customization options.
  
• Antistasi are Persistent Whole Map missions, for SP / MP / Coop focused on Resistance Infantry and Guerrilla Tactics.
  
• WarMachine is a Conquest game mode inspired by the Battlefield games with dynamically generated missions for SP | Coop | PvP.
  
• Direct Action are open world, combined arms, dynamic missions for SP | Coop | PvP and supports many mods.

You can search for "terrain name (example: Cambodia)" + "dynamic mod name (example: Dynamic Recon Ops)" in the ARMA 3 Steam Workshop to find dynamic missions for your favorite terrains.

https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2622937123

https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2496333329

Here are some of my upmost suggested terrains for Unsung and Prairie Fire, as well as others that just feel right within them ;-) Don't forget to download some "dynamic scenarios" for the corresponding terrains you subscribe to and to activate the new terrains within the "mod" menu of the ARMA 3 launcher under your "Vietnam" preset


G.O.S Song Bin Tahn is a 15 x 15 km terrain of dense jungle with many major and smaller rivers that feels right at home in Unsung / Prairie Fire:
https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=693170122&searchtext=Song+Bin+Tahn

RHSPKL (aka Prei Khmaoch Luong) is a 8x8km province between Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia providing dense jungles, varied rivers, and many prebuilt fortified locations from hilltop Vietnam war era firebases to hidden guerilla camps with trenches deep in the jungle:
https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1978754337&searchtext=vietnam

Lingor/Dingor Island was inspired by countries such as Venezuela & Colombia but still gives me a thrill with Unsung / Prairie Fire being an optimized jungle map.
https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=718649903&searchtext=lingor+dingor

Though we have the Prairie Fire CDLC, community content built for the original Unsung mod "should" be compatible with our Vietnam preset: scenarios, terrains, compositions, etc B-)

Scout out the "Official Unsung Vietnam Community-made Mission Collection" on the ARMA 3 Steam Workshop for many official Unsung missions to add to our preset. Most of these are accessible via Game ≥ Main Menu ≥ Single Player ≥ Scenarios for Single Player or Co-op play.




Deadzone is inspired by games such as Far Cry 2, STALKER, and Arma 3: Old Man. Live the life of a mercenary and explore the map to unlock Safehouses and visit weapon stores to expand your arsenal. Test yourself by tackling challenging strongholds. Note: DISABLE ACE !!
https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2581628822&searchtext=

You will be alone by yourself without any support as an S.O.G soldier on the ground to fulfil multiple objectives. Features Singe player, save system, and new S.O.G PF modules (Tracker Module and comfort module).
https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2483582467&searchtext=

COOP/SP insurgency style mission in Vietnam War setting on Cam Lao Nam map. You will play as US troops against local insurgents with objectives to locate and destroy all enemy supply points in the AO. Features randomization per play, revive system, respawn, air transport / CAS /artillery support, AI recruitment, and more.
https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2487525001&searchtext=

Just about ANY AI mod is generally an improvement over the vanilla AI and will greatly enhance your squad's performance, as well as enriching commanding your squad as a leader. Note: YES, LAMBS and VCOM AI are completely compatible with each other and can be used at the same time! Both do different things and I personally use ACE3 with the 2 as well!


Vcom AI is an AI overhaul that changes the feel of combat by enhancing AI behaviors, tactics, and many other abilities and is a must have for the single player squad leader
https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=721359761

LAMBS Danger is the most popular of the LAMBS enhancements and required by many community scenarios. With LAMBS Danger, the AI will search through buildings, hide and garrison within, as well as provide suppressive fire against suspected enemy positions. In addition AI reactions to fire, even when the origin is unknown is expanded. The AI will also communicate threats to nearby allies.
https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1858075458

Automatically Make Units Switchable will automatically make units in the player's group playable and force the player to respawn as a squad member upon death without further interaction.
https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2596765430

Integrated AI Voice Control System is the most direct command tool there is; it's VOICE RECOGNITION for AI 😎 all you need for operation is a mic, a short speech training session (via Windows Speech) and a little reading to learn the commands and you will be commanding your squad in no time simply with a single key bind. Even correcting failed recognitions is quicker than using the traditional command systems, alternative command menus, and other methods. Simply amazing!
https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2582780947

All-in-One Command Menu is awesome to fill in gaps with squad management, alt orders, cheats (squad healing, teleporting, etc), and more.
https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1893300731

ACRE2 is a full fledged communications suite for Arma 3, allowing realistic radio and voice communications through TeamSpeak 3.
https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=751965892

This helper mod will ensure to add compatibility between ACRE2 and Prairie Fire.
https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2450980898

Enhanced Movement greatly improves core mechanics by adding jumping, climbing, and other mechanics not included in the core game via simple keybinds. This will make any map more navigable for you and your AI mates.
https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=333310405

Enhanced Movement Rework simplifies EM by automating climbing, falling, and jumping functions and does require the original EM mod.
https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2034363662

While there is a default option to change between 1st and 3rd person view via a keybind, these mods will aid you in customizing the view and switching between them effortlessly. 3rd Person Personal Space is a view tweak for 3rd person views.
https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2008865554

AutoCam enables automatic switching to 3rd person view with a lowered weapon or when no weapon is equipped & to 1st person view with a raised weapon or when sprinting.
https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2501417720

CH Bright Nights makes most "Dusk" and "Dawn" times visible without night vision on vanilla and most custom maps, as well as generally brighter night time skies for those that wish to play in darker environments without relying completely on NVG.
https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=853333870&searchtext=CH+Bright+Nights

The Reduced Haze Mod reduces haze for better visibility on all official ARMA 3 terrains, as well as many community made terrains.
https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1397683809

Sullen Skies modifications tweak the cloud and overcast systems for more darker and turbulent clouds, lowered cloud bases, and absolutely no cloudless skies.
https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2618201647&searchtext=
https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2479145133
https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1231506960

Ambient Animals adds Goats, Crows, Eagles, Poultry, Wild Boar, and Water Buffalo to ambient animal systems.
https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2617329636
https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2484407316

Too much realism in ARMA? Completely disable weapon recoil and aim sway.
https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=833939663

Even if you're not in the market for infinite health, disabling fatigue, or similar cheats, Simple Single Player Cheat Menu still has features to help any player such as squad teleportation, virtual arsenal, Zeus real time editor enabler, and more
https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=410206202

Now you have the ultimate Vietnam experience setup utilizing the Unsung mod and Prairie Fire DLC, ensuring thousands of hours of unique gameplay for thousands of years to come :-P

Thanks to all content creators for giving more play experiences to the ARMA 3 community, as well as aiding players, other creators, and myself (super thanks to Georg Ravioli & TeTeTe3 for aiding me in better understanding this configuration in order to properly create this guide)!!