Roleplay Framework: Altis Life
Altis Life is the definitive roleplay framework for Arma 3, transforming the military simulator into a persistent civilian life simulator featuring police forces, medical responders, and complex illegal economies. Unlike standard missions, Altis Life requires a specialized backend infrastructure including a MySQL database and server-side extensions to handle player persistence.Difficulty
Advanced
Time
20 Minutes
Phase 1: Database Infrastructure
Persistence in Altis Life is handled via MySQL. You must set up the database before the server can store player positions, bank balances, or vehicle ownership.Create the Database
Navigate to the Databases tab in your Game Panel and create a new MySQL instance.
Import the Schema
Open phpMyAdmin via the panel link. Select your new database and use the Import tab to upload the
altis_life.sql file provided with your mission framework.Phase 2: Server-Side Logic
Altis Life divides its execution between the client-side mission and the server-side backend.- The Mission (Client)
- The Backend (Server)
Upload your
Altis_Life.Altis.pbo file to the /mpmissions/ directory. This contains the UI, map markers, and player-facing scripts.Phase 3: Secure Startup
To ensure your server runs correctly and securely, you must use the correct startup parameters.Define Server Mods
In the Startup tab, add
@life_server and @extDB3 to the Server Mods field.- Example:
-servermod=@life_server;@extDB3
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Last Updated: January 2026 | Arma 3: Citizen accepted.