I'm thinking about buying this (http://www.arma2.com/).
Anyone else pre-ordered it?
I'm going shopping saturday :boxing:
Yeah also thinking about getting it!
Looks ace and will be tactical...
Would love to play this uber seriously.
Got 83% in PC Zone(or gamer I forget which) - review basically says potentially excellent but has some annoying AI issues which need sorting - hopefully will be patched soon.
As a huge fan of OFP i'm also looking at this and also OFP2 - would be cool if we could get a dmw server for it if theres enough interest obviously.
Update already out for it:
2 Final ARMA PATCH 1.01 - GERMAN VERSION
=======================================
Copyright (c) 2009 Bohemia Interactive. All rights reserved.
//Www.arma2.com **** *****
This is a patch for the German release version 1.00 of the game ArmA 2, or beta version 1.01. Run the Patch.exe file, so the patch can be automatically executed.
This will remove the contents of this patch in the folder where the installation directory of your game ArmA 2 is.
(By default this is C: \ Program Files \ Bohemia Interactive \ ArmA or C: \ Program Files \ Bohemia Interactive \ ArmA2).
NOTE: Please do not use memory stalls in this patch, the version 1.00 were created. Use the "reboot" to complete the missions again to play.
List of Changes:
=====================
ENGINE
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* Fixed: AI sometimes did not respond
* Fixed: AI has difficulty in certain situations with path
* Improvements to the AI: Avoidance of collisions, AI Micro-communications, Suppress-Fields
* Improved: AI coordination in the fight
* Improved: Auto-Vectoring the vertical (VTOL).
* Improved Quick Start and Quick inflation country (STOL)
* Improved shooting simulation
* Improved performance in some areas
* Improved injury simulation, first aid and team change
* Enable the rollover of the MV-22
* Fixed: weapons inside of vehicles were sometimes white.
* Fixed: Several crash scenarios
* Fixed: Sometimes flickering textures
* Fixed: muzzle fire and other alpha-elements, which intersect the water surface.
* Fixed: Extended scene sequences called problems with LODs and textures show.
* Fixed: Terrain LOD produces white spots
COMMUNICATIONS
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* Improvements in the quality of radio communications
* Standardized reporting on known targets have been improved
CAMPAIGN
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* Support for up to 4 players in Kooperativmodus
* Improved scripts for stable functioning mission ends
* Various improvements in emissions and animated scenes
* Improved "StarForce" transport service (this player can better manage occasional problem regarding frozen StarForce fixed)
* Alert function for each found reference added
* Music on other bodies in the main campaign added
* Some missing audio files added
ENVIRONMENT
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* Rendering of improved surface water
* Various minor fixes and improvements
SOUND EFFECTS
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* Effect for players figure in the vicinity of larger explosions added (ringing in the ears, temporary deafness)
CONTROL SURFACE
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* Improved GPS support (Ctrl + right mouse when GPS is available)
* Functions without the map view (default: key J)
* List of players without the map view (default: key P)
* Improved rendering of the peripheral visual field simulation (marks on the screen, the natural boundary of the visual field is)
* Permanent Representation of the leader symbol on the screen even in normal difficulty
* Hide task pane to look in the middle of the screen to release
MODELS
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* Aircraft cargo compartments in fixed (The cargo had with the pilots swapped places)
* Camera position for BTR and T90 target devices fixed
* LODs of the visual aid to protect crews in vehicles wheels fixed
* Improved animation for hand-aircraft missile launchers
* Inserted at arms-aircraft missile launchers
* Fire in geometry billboard models fixed
* Changed the engine noise of tractors and buses
* Hotel Schild added
* Ruins of the administration building fixed
* Textures for G36 and a symbol of the fixed MG36
* Animation of the shooter on BRDM-ATGM fixed
* Improved model of the AK-107
* Improved map for reflections in the vicinity
* Improved the cursor A1
* Textures icon of T34 improved optics and fixed tower stabilizer added and exhaust cloud
* PostFX in optics for all Tracked2 models added
* Warfare characters fixed
* AAV-geometry (mass) fixed
* Projection of the first material used to improve meeting
* Improved Holosign own shadow of M4
* Destruction simulation with wrecks and dams on the card improves
BIG Magnus - review of it on public RIP forum (http://www.rustyinplaces.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=252&t=13987)
A Tactical Gamer review - very in depth (http://www.tacticalgamer.com/armed-assault-armed-assault-2-discussion/139436-tacticalgamer-review-arma2.html)
I'm definitely buying it :)
Brilliant screenshot!
(http://img30.imageshack.us/img30/2387/booo.jpg)
fyi will be for sale on www.g2play.net (http://www.g2play.net) soon
QuoteVery soon on G2PLAY: Armed Assault II, Prototype, GTA IV, Gear of War 2 and more... And which can be even more important - its just matter of few days and G2PLAY is back to instant delivery. Which means you get the keys right away after the purchase! We will keep you informed.
I am getting it tomorrow!
Quote from: BrotherTobious;279714I am getting it tomorrow!
Awesome! Whos the the lucky lady?
Checky s.o.b :)
Fine for everyone like Zoot I am buying this game tomorrow.
I have it on pre-order with Amazon so hopefully I will have it too. :)
I am in as well as soon as g2play releases the (usually cheap) keys for steam. Looking forward to using TrackIR (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9wXx3vMy_AQ) like moving and aiming differently
I am seriously considering one of those trackIR 5 systems with this game.
installing now :yahoo:
:roflmao:i thought it was a fathers day present and you had to wait for sunday !!!!!!!!!
Quote from: lionheart;279734I am seriously considering one of those trackIR 5 systems with this game.
I have the TrackIR 3 with the pro vector expansion, making it the same basic functionality as the TrackIR 4 and 5. Resolution (i.e. precision on the extreme detail) is the main difference. I am not certain, but almost, that TrackIR 3 (or 4) will do the job more than adequately and they go for so much less used. I got it used via the help of Blunt some years ago. I might get the TrackClip addon for more precise navigation, but TrackIR 5 is just outrageous. It is brand new to the market and the price shows.
"Yea but this one goes up to 5"
Quote from: lionheart;279795 "Yea but this one goes up to 5"
Lol yeah "11"... great film :)
we are up to patch 1.02 already
Failed to get this weekend will get it mid week.
Its on G2PLAY now
http://www.g2play.net/store/Arma-2/
14.99
Think I'll purchase!
wow I thought at Ã,£18 I got a good price!
Steep learning curve with the helio but good fun looking forward to playing it more!
Quote from: BrotherTobious;280054wow I thought at Ã,£18 I got a good price!
Steep learning curve with the helio but good fun looking forward to playing it more!
Thats no on steam though :(
Which means you'll need an ISO. Kinda fancy this on steam.
Anyone Played it yet? how good is it?
No it not on steam, but you can still run it through Steam to get the friends bit.
I have enjoyed it so far but need to give more time to it.
it is on steam. Ã,£29.99
But availble from the 30th of june :(
I'm tempted to buy it but I'm reading lots of bad press on the forums regarding the poor fps people are getting - Magnus included (who has a monster spec pc). Many people on forums are saying its a good game marred by poor graphics and bugs.
Any truth in these rumours - has the latest patch helped or should I wait fo OFP2?
My FPS is stable and good. Not many bugs I have found, just the interface takes a bit of getting used to.
Quote from: BrotherTobious;280065My FPS is stable and good. Not many bugs I have found, just the interface takes a bit of getting used to.
I'm with Toby. Runs fine on mine. The only bugbear at the moment is the AI of your team mates when you need a medic, can be a bit 50/50. But for me it's looking like online co-op server to get the best out if it.
Agreed with all above. Massive learning curve and will need some investment of time to get the best from it but the potential is huge.
Not had any graphics issues, not able to crank it all up , but using the recommended settings it looks real pretty and am getting 40-60 fps on a ATI 4870 1Gb.
I have read that ATI cards seem to behave better on this and also quad cores are at an advantage.
Quote from: Zootoxin;280049Its on G2PLAY now
http://www.g2play.net/store/Arma-2/
14.99
Think I'll purchase!
out of stock...
back in stock - just paid Ã,£13.20 :)
Quote from: Dewey;280277back in stock - just paid Ã,£13.20 :)
I've also placed the order. No instant delivery atm it seems.
Hmm I've ordered it and recieved key but seems no where to d/l it.
Express Delivery: Game with this symbol means that the game code is on stock and is delivered to you instantly after your payment (i.e. PayPal).
Quote from: Dewey;280312Hmm I've ordered it and recieved key but seems no where to d/l it.
Express Delivery: Game with this symbol means that the game code is on stock and is delivered to you instantly after your payment (i.e. PayPal).
Original Retail CD Key: This product might show ideal for gamers with the original CD/DVD of the game but there CD-KEY was banned, stolen etc. Please note that the publisher of the game might not support direct digital download of the game from its website / servers. The CD-Key provided by G2PLAY comes from original package of the game and you will be the first owner of this CD-Key and enables you to play on the official multiplayer servers of the game.
:)
Quote from: Dewey;280312Hmm I've ordered it and recieved key but seems no where to d/l it.
Express Delivery: Game with this symbol means that the game code is on stock and is delivered to you instantly after your payment (i.e. PayPal).
I bought right after you... but still havent received the key :g:
Hmm looks like I'm snookered then - unless I can find a friend with a copy of AA2.
Quote from: Lexander;280353Original Retail CD Key: This product might show ideal for gamers with the original CD/DVD of the game but there CD-KEY was banned, stolen etc. Please note that the publisher of the game might not support direct digital download of the game from its website / servers. The CD-Key provided by G2PLAY comes from original package of the game and you will be the first owner of this CD-Key and enables you to play on the official multiplayer servers of the game.
:)
Quote from: Dewey;280412Hmm looks like I'm snookered then - unless I can find a friend with a copy of AA2.
Go to a store, buy the game, use CD to install and your CDkey from G2P.
Return CD and such to store.
Quote from: delanvital;280393I bought right after you... but still havent received the key :g:
Took me about 7 - 8 days to get my Left 4 dead key mate. but it came in the end
Quote from: DuVeL;280419Go to a store, buy the game, use CD to install and your CDkey from G2P.
Return CD and such to store.
Not possible for a lot of things in the UK. These days pretty much any online game that becomes linked to an account or requires any online auth or similar can't be traded in at all, as it might not actually work for the next person buying it. Even if you can trade in and you buy the game on day of release, install it, then take it right back to the store you're likely to get at most 1/2 the value of the game on trade in. If the cellophane packing the game box is in has been broken at all you won't be able to get your money back unless there's a physical defect on the disk, you can't return stuff for a refund if you've actually opened it. That way you can still return unwanted presents etc, but anything that has the chance of being used and thus not 'new' cannot be returned.
I have now received my cd-key pr. email. Finally.
As far as download goes, I am not sure either. It seems Dewey and I have to find the DVD using other means:
QuoteYou can find the game in various download site for free and then buy this CD-key.
link (http://www.directgamekeys.com/products.php?product=ARMA-2-CD%252dKey)
Unlike L4D, this is for the standard PC-DVD version and not for steam.
So I emailed G2play and this is there response - professional? Erm no lol
Hello mate
Mount image in DAEMON TOOLS (http://www.instalki.pl/programy/download/emulatory_napedow/DAEMON_Tools.php)
The link is in Polish!
Question: Are the controls as picky to set up as in ArmA? Because I found it very frustrating to assign keys to what I wanted rather than what the game wanted me to have. :sideways:
Quote from: Dewey;280461So I emailed G2play and this is there response - professional? Erm no lol
Hello mate
Mount image in DAEMON TOOLS (http://www.instalki.pl/programy/download/emulatory_napedow/DAEMON_Tools.php)
The link is in Polish!
Lol, fine, now we just need the image :rolleyes:
Quote from: Doorman;280462Question: Are the controls as picky to set up as in ArmA? Because I found it very frustrating to assign keys to what I wanted rather than what the game wanted me to have. :sideways:
All I am saying it is not the most intrutive and the instructions given are very quick.
ArmA2 Demo is out and I'm in the process of downloading it. 2.4GB! At present I'm at 312MB :rolleyes: Be ready about next Friday. :)
Finally got the steam version up and running. I have to say still rather buggy but better than the verion 1.01 patch. Crossfire still not working properly have to use the -winxp command which then gives me graphical errors!! :roflmao: but at least I can run it a reasonable setting. 1920 x 1200 everthing on high to v high except postprocessing which makes me feel sick!!. Looking forward to the next patch and ati hotfix (hopefully)
Cheers
Magnus
Was just playing on the arma 2 server when my game sort of went wonky. There was another player in at the time administrator. Anyway it crashed and when i tried to get back in it said i was banned! could someone find out why :D
Cheers
magnus
Currently d/l through steam - should be installed some time tomorrow lol
Quote from: '[BIGmagnus;281058']Was just playing on the arma 2 server when my game sort of went wonky. There was another player in at the time administrator. Anyway it crashed and when i tried to get back in it said i was banned! could someone find out why :D
Cheers
magnus
I removed a single entry from the bans list so try it now. If it's still fubar'd then you'll have to wait for someone who knows what they're doing :D
Oldie you are a star!! :D All those terrible things people say about you are only partially true :roflmao:
All sorted thanks
Magnus
Quote from: '[BIGmagnus;281062']Oldie you are a star!! :D All those terrible things people say about you are only partially true :roflmao:
All sorted thanks
Magnus
I was Administrator :) I got disconnected, then kicked trying to reconnect a couple of times, then picked a DM map, a couple then joined, then I got disconnected again, then I rejoined, then we played a bit... death match is not the way to go with Arma lol.
I could see you had somewhat similar problems. I then selected another server... and after a bit I played single player to get a better feel of the game...
We must try again :D
anyone fancy having another crack at the
http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?t=76333
I'll be on the server at 8:boxing:
Quote from: Armitage;281175anyone fancy having another crack at the
http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?t=76333
I'll be on the server at 8:boxing:
I'd love to but I'm going to kids school for the end of term presentations.
Packing for Roskilde Festival, will be back and ready for more Arma from the 6th and onwards
Good game last night. I can't believe i ran out of respawns 5 minutes from the end of the mission. :doh:
Quote from: Armitage;281343Good game last night. I can't believe i ran out of respawns 5 minutes from the end of the mission. :doh:
Yes, it was good. We need to having more people on though :flirty:
OK I'm in.
I'll have a look for the cheapest place to buy it from over the w/e.
:D
Top man :yahoo:
in coop:
When you get killed - can you spectate?
Do you get only a finite number of lives?
yes.
and it depends on the how the missions was created. I have played 1 where if you die, it's all over. but last nights you got 8 respawns.
Quote from: Dewey;281350in coop:
When you get killed - can you spectate?
Do you get only a finite number of lives?
You can spectate your dead body or a team mate.
Yes, you get a finite number of lives depending on the difficulty setting (and mission?).
Demo got me interested, downloading from steam now.
Quote from: Penfold;281347OK I'm in.
I'll have a look for the cheapest place to buy it from over the w/e.
:D
Do NOT buy from g2play
First thoughts:
Hello guys - I started playing the demo last weekend and then did a marathon games session on the full game on Friday.....WOW! Talk about steep learning curve!
First of all it's a magnificent game, it's scope, detail and sheer scale are mind-blowing. The world is amazing and very immersive, and the combat - particularly distance of engagements - are very realistic...BUT...
Depending on which multi-player format you play (not sure what you will be trying out) the huge multiplayer games can drag on most but the very high spec'd machines. I don't think this will be a huge problem on dMw as you sensibly tend to keep to manageable numbers when you do games.
Even so, another problem I encountered is the general lack of knowledge about *how* to play a multiplayer game --- many games I have played so far have had a lot of comms traffic with players asking 'how do I do this' or 'How do I work the spawn system'?
So I don't know whether you guys are intending to do a 'What the new player needs to know most' thread - but it would be appreciated (just some salient points about how to do the most crucial things that are hidden away in that labyrinthine menu system!)...
I know the best way to learn is to do - but a few reminders posted somewhere would be great (something we can all add to as we go along).
Looking forward to meeting up with you guys in ArmA2 land! :)
Today only (Mega Monday).
Arma II (http://www.zavvi.co.uk/zavvi/10044005.product) - Ã,£15.95 from the reformed Zavvi.
I may have invested.
Duly ordered. Thanks for the link Lib. :yahoo:
Quote from: Penfold;281577Duly ordered. Thanks for the link Lib. :yahoo:
Me too. :doh:
Quote from: Liberator;281564Today only (Mega Monday).
Arma II (http://www.zavvi.co.uk/zavvi/10044005.product) - Ã,£15.95 from the reformed Zavvi.
I may have invested.
Now up to Ã,£17.95, still one of the cheapest though.
anyone up for a coop tomorrow night. say around 7.30
If the bugger arrives in time :)
Tommorow night is L4D night :blink:
Il have to try and catch you guys another time.
Quote from: Liberator;281564Today only (Mega Monday).
Arma II (http://www.zavvi.co.uk/zavvi/10044005.product) - Ã,£15.95 from the reformed Zavvi.
I may have invested.
Mine's been dispatched today :)
Mine went yesterday:)
got mine but haven't installed yet
mine's been shipped, should hopefully have it 2morrow :D :boxing: :boxing:
so do we think sunday might be a good day to try it out
I should be around from about 8:30PM :)
SLI patch from nvidia released
This version of the NVIDIA SLI profile patch should be used with v186.18 display driver. It adds support for the following PC games:
* Anno 1404 (Dawn of Discovery)
* ARMA II
Hi guys - how's it going with ArmA2?
I've been pottering around with it since teh demo (up to teh full version now), and I have mixed thoughts about it (mainly due to performance issues).
However, I do now have it working and playing smoothly online (although I have had to drop the graphic quality drastically to get it to behave nicely).
What's a good night to catch up with you guys and ArmA2?
Ranger
I don't know who's in charge of the dmw Arma server, but I get booted off it when I try to connect because I have a different version, apparently.
I've got a retail copy with the latest patch on, anyone else having the same problem?
Cheers Lee. I'll download the new drivers this weekend.
Sunday is the next time I will be on the server (8'ish).
and make sure you are running 1.2.0.58134. there are 2 patches with very similar numbers.
Quote from: '[BIGRanger;282030']although I have had to drop the graphic quality drastically to get it to behave nicely
Interesting, I had to do the same. I have recommended specs though and I still have to reduce a lot to get the full flow. The game "flows" nicely with high spec, but it just doesn't feel responsive... Might be me though...
So is this worth getting? Is it a cod 4 replacer?
do I need a beast to run it? Is it another 'insurgence'?
Quote from: Benny;282117So is this worth getting? Is it a cod 4 replacer?
do I need a beast to run it? Is it another 'insurgence'?
It is worth getting. It is not a cod replacer per se because emphasis is more on realism than action. No you do not need a beast (http://community.bistudio.com/wiki/ArmA_2). I think this game has great dMw potential, but as mentioned in this thread before, it is not a jump-in-and-shoot-kinda-game so hard to say.
Quote from: Armitage;282063make sure you are running 1.2.0.58134. there are 2 patches with very similar numbers.
I am installing Arma2 atm and I am looking at the update patch 1.02.58134 (http://www.arma2.com/support/updates/folder.html?lang=en) which is the latest version afaics.
This is a different patch no. to the one in your post
so now I'm confused:blink:
Quote from: delanvital;282074Interesting, I had to do the same. I have recommended specs though and I still have to reduce a lot to get the full flow. The game "flows" nicely with high spec, but it just doesn't feel responsive... Might be me though...
Hi Delanvital!
Yes, even though I seem to have above minimum specs the problem with mine seems to be my dual core processors. My graphics card should have no problem handeling the game (Nvidia 8800GTS).
So its perhaps an MB/Quad core upgrade I'm looking at.
I do also notice slight slow downs when there's lots of armour and smoke clouds, but at least it's playable.
Quote from: Benny;282117So is this worth getting? Is it a cod 4 replacer?
do I need a beast to run it? Is it another 'insurgence'?
Hi Benny - this is my own opinion but...
It's definitely not comparable to CoD4 (although ArmA2 has very enjoyable 'deathmatch' and capture the flag modes). It's a totally different beast...
It's a lot more squad tactical, there are times when you may not see a lot of action but may be travelling to the objective --- committed CoD-heads will find this very tedious.
(In Co-op mode...)
Sometimes you travel a long way to get to objective and either just die or find the enemy have already been taken care of!
There is a very nice Advance and Secure mode that seems to be a lot more 'dMw'. The action is a nice ballance of tactics and adrenalin...
The big plus's are the level of detail, the beautiful environment and teh range of accurately detailed weapons. There is a role for everyone - though flying is an art-form.
To me - it's *still* not teh 'perfect' battlefield game - but is getting there (mods like ACE may improve it still more). Sometimes it can be confusing, teh key control system is a nightmare...
My money is on Codemasters being the real thing with it's Operation Flashpoint 2 - but in the meantime there *is* a lot of fun to be had in the lovely mountains and forests....IF you can get the game running smoothly.
Here's a little write up I did when I did a full days gaming in ArmA2: Milgeek's 'Game Day 2' - mini-blog (http://www.milgeek.co.uk/milgeeknews/2009/7/3/milgeeks-game-day-2-mini-blog.html)
Quote from: '[BIGRanger;282186'] Yes, even though I seem to have above minimum specs the problem with mine seems to be my dual core processors. My graphics card should have no problem handeling the game (Nvidia 8800GTS). So its perhaps an MB/Quad core upgrade I'm looking at.
Well, I don't think so - I use a 3.18 GHz quad core, but only a 8800GT 512MB, and I have the same problem... I think the issue could be my lack of RAM, I only have 2 GB DDR2, running at what would be approx PC7500... how much RAM do you have?
Quote from: delanvital;282188Well, I don't think so - I use a 3.18 GHz quad core, but only a 8800GT 512MB, and I have the same problem... I think the issue could be my lack of RAM, I only have 2 GB DDR2, running at what would be approx PC7500... how much RAM do you have?
2 GB DDR2!
Hmmmm! :)
- let's look at this the other way round --- Is there anyone out there who has this game running smoothly in HIGH quality? (What is you spec)
Quote from: '[BIGRanger;282187']Hi Benny - this is my own opinion but...
It's definitely not comparable to CoD4 (although ArmA2 has very enjoyable 'deathmatch' and capture the flag modes). It's a totally different beast...
---snip---
Cheers Ranger, I think given that it may be worth me having a tinker single player, but not much more. I don't have entire evenings to devote to games at the moment so those that I do need to be worth it.
If it suddenly takes off and everyone gets all 'Battlefield 1942' about it, I'll dive in.
Cheers
i get 30 fps at high quality in the demo slows to 25 ish in towns
thats with quad 6600, 4 gig ram and a geforce 260
Yay it arrived :D
Boo I left it at the office :doh:
Installing tomorrow :D
i watched the you tube demo and was quite impressed, does remind me of Operation Flashpoint, i havent played the demo yet so cant really critisize but it looks a bit too complicated for my liking. i am on the border line about buying it, i hate making these decisions, shall i just wait for modern warefare 2? :g:
I'd love to play on the server, but I'm still banned.
Can somebody sort me out? The ID is 1540806.
Ok. Try now
Quote from: Tutonic;282212I'd love to play on the server, but I'm still banned.
Can somebody sort me out? The ID is 1540806.
I've removed your ID from the ban file.
Cheers Whitey - but as soon as I connect it bans me again :(
Any idea why?
I can connect to other internet servers without any problems....
Quote from: Tutonic;282217Cheers Whitey - but as soon as I connect it bans me again :(
Any idea why?
I can connect to other internet servers without any problems....
Have you installed any additional/replacement skins or mods?
Nope. I've played on a few servers that have been running custom maps, and the game downloaded them automatically before I connected.
Like I said, any other internet server is fine - it's just the dMw one that seems to dislike me :(
Don't think your the only one having trouble, I was picking off machine gunner from a convoy when everyone disconnected.
Either that or they hate me.
i crashed a few times last night. I gave up in the end. But i for another go, when everyone else is
I'd certainly be up for it again, if we can get enough deadmen it might be an idea to stick a password on the server so we can actaully be sneaky.
I'd love to join in, but the server has other ideas...
Arm,
I was on the server with you last night as you know - and then my pc crashed (froze) so had to restart. Think its a few patches short of being stable but I enjoyed the brief time we did play.
Quote from: Armitage;282273i crashed a few times last night. I gave up in the end. But i for another go, when everyone else is
Quote from: '[BIGRanger;282189']2 GB DDR2!
Hmmmm! :)
- let's look at this the other way round --- Is there anyone out there who has this game running smoothly in HIGH quality? (What is you spec)
After the latest beta driver for ATI (9.7) I am now getting much better results at high to very high sit st 55 - 62 alot of the time and drop to 40's in forest. I have the view distance normally at 3k. I do have to check in some servers because it defaults the view distance to 1.5 k automatically for anyone that joins. I still need to use the -winxp command to get crossfire working though. Hoping the the full RC will not need it as ATI will have had plenty of time to sort it out. Also using a couple of nice mods that RIP posted for use on their server that show fps from ingame (not as hungry as fraps) and also a couple for better voice contol of the 'man far west' and more realistic sounds.
Magnus
Quote from: Armitage;282273i crashed a few times last night. I gave up in the end. But i for another go, when everyone else is
I had a few problems with the connection too. Hopefully they'll bring out another patch soon as the game has great potential.
So far I have not had any connection problems (holds wooden desk) I have not had the chance to get on the dmw server yet apart from the first couple of days. I had a few problems in the first couple of days but the small updates seem to have sorted it out. Will try and see if I can get on the server tonight. I also heartly recommend Game Booster. It basically shuts down all the stuff in the back ground while you are gaming. It seems to stop the the HD having as much activity which this game does not seem to like.
Cheers
Magnus
ARMA anyone
I can't get it to run from my e:drive so I'm going to mess about with it when I have help at hand:g:
Meanwhile, it's CoD4 for me:D
Tonight from 7.30/8. Server is running well now. so fingers crossed we shouldn't get the crashes.:boxing:
I've cleared a 12GB chunk of my C:drive as I couldn't get it to run from E:
so fingers crossed:)
I'm going to apply the patch immediately and try to join you all.
It's taking ages to install so gawd knows what time I'll be on
Could someone unban me from the server please? I've just re-installed from scratch.
My ID is 1540806.
Unbanned
Just got the error message
Quotefile copy error(CRC does not match)
C:\Program files\Bohemiainteractive...snip...\buildings2.pbo
Re-installing now:sideways:
Nope, same problem. Soon as I join the server it bans me.
This is a clean retail install - no mods or anything, just the official patch.
Can we turn whatever protection is banning me, off? :(
We'll get a password on there and then maybe whitey will turn down some of the anti-cheat
Warning, some games do not like it when you drink Grolsch and play.
A breathalizertest might do the trick...
Serious now. I'd like to try the game, what do you guys recommend? Try the Testversion first or at the LAN or such?
I dl'd the demo and installed it to my new big E:drive and it wouldn't play
so I installed to my overcrowded C;drive and it worked.
I bought the game and tried to install to E: but it wouldn't run from there.
I install to my (now cleaned up) C: and it comes up with an error:sideways:
I haven't even tried the game and I hate it already:taz:
I'm going to try again tomorrow and if that fails, it'll be up for sale
....
Or I'll upgrade[no suitable smiley was found for this emotion]
Got the arma 2 demo.
Can the demo players play online with the full game owners?
i dont think so.
OK got it working and tried it out last night.
Ye Gods it's complicated :blink: There's so many buttons you need to be a flippin' octopus.
It is normal that it all goes a bit acid-trippy when you move from side-to-side?
Took me ages to find out how to climb over stuff as there's no jump button.
This could take a moment :eyebrow:
Yp, steep learning curve. Head bopping can be reduced in game options.
Quote from: Penfold;282662OK got it working and tried it out last night.
Ye Gods it's complicated :blink: There's so many buttons you need to be a flippin' octopus.
It is normal that it all goes a bit acid-trippy when you move from side-to-side?
Took me ages to find out how to climb over stuff as there's no jump button.
This could take a moment :eyebrow:
LOL I have to switch the head bob off completely or I feel sick!! I also switch off post processing as the motion blur makes me feel sick as well but not as much as head bob.
What does post processing do?
Quote from: '[BIGmagnus;282717']LOL I have to switch the head bob off completely or I feel sick!! I also switch off post processing as the motion blur makes me feel sick as well but not as much as head bob.
Same here!
It makes the background blurry, and your vision blurry when you move around fast.
Was off work for a week, and clever enough to have the game posted here rather then home :doh:
Will hopefully get round to installing it this evening when I get home. :boxing:
Hi Guys can someone pm me the ip address so I can add it to hlsw. Can't seem to find it anywhere.
Cheers
Magnus
It's at cs2.deadmen.co.uk:2302 I'll be on there on Thursday night again from about 8PM if anyone is looking for a game. :)
Cheers Whitey
OK I rejigged it and turned off various bits and it's still very jerky.
I'm going to have one last attempt before hanging up my spurs on this one.
:)
I would try and get post processing off completely. I cant remmeber the specs of your gaming computer but I have read them on here somewhere. You will need to turn thigs down below what the game thinks. I also found thedmw server slightly laggy when playing around but have a play around in server and see if it helps. Switch off any AA or AF and try the render level below your 3d level to see if it helps.
Magnus
Just got round to purchasing my copy of Arma2. Downloading it now....
Imo this is a game with alot of potential, but theres just too many bugs and the AI spots you so easily!
Agreed m8 which is why we need to play coop - its much more interesting and the AI doesn't matter as much.
Quote from: FrEnZy;283461Imo this is a game with alot of potential, but theres just too many bugs and the AI spots you so easily!
A new patch is out for both the client and server. Get it from http://www.arma2.com/support/updates/folder.html?lang=en
The server is being updated as I type.
Server done and restarted. I ran through a big chunk of the hostile co-op mission and it seems smoother and I had none of the funny "hic ups" I used to get. I managed to take out the tank and get control of both trucks with only one respawn as the enemy AI seems to be more sensible! Anyone around to try it this Thursday?
I have updated, but can't make Thursday. any other night of the week I'm good for.
Quote from: Armitage;285890I have updated, but can't make Thursday. any other night of the week I'm good for.
I have a tennis match tomorrow and CS on Friday. How about a session on Saturday?
I'd be up for playing - if the server didn't take an extreme disliking to me :(
I'm up for giving it another go some time.
That sniper rifle was alot of fun except that the AI know exactly where you were!
I really need to play this and get into it, it's another one of those buy, install, never get around to playing, games.
I bought this too. I'm quite happy (probably because I don't get most of the problems some people have complained). Few pointers to the comments seen in this thread...
- patch 1.03 fixes many of the bugs (most people find it at least as stable as 1.02 so I think it is worth trying) and give more fps (personal opinion)
- Head bobbing...can be adjusted (even turned off) in options
- Try adjust the dead/ floating zone for aiming (i.e. how much the screen follows the gun)
- Do not try to run this at max settings even if you have i7 and and an SLI setup which eats as much power as a small village.
- Imho post processing is unnecessary and view distance can be as low as 1000m unless if you are flying a jet. Keep the render resolution same as the screen reso.
- the key chart might look long at first (ok it does have a bit more keys than e.g. cod) but you don't have to use e.g most of the radio commands etc unless you are commanding several platoon size force in the tactical RTS kind mode. Around 12 keys (wasdqerzxcvg and mouse) is enough to control all kind of vehicles.
- I have found the armory game mode (in the single player game list) nice to get used to the controls and different weaponry. (if want try without shooting try them in the editor). Or try the training missions.
This is quite different from the shoot em-up style games like cod. Maybe because this has so much more open area and engament distances are longer. If you run, you get tired so think when to run when not. When advancing go from cover to cover. When shooting, stop, go prone or crouch and aim down the sight (default right mouse button and then keep it pressed to zoom). Generally this makes you think lot more of your survival rather than your kill record. And this didn't even touch the importance of the squad co-working.
I've updated our server to 1.04. I hope we can get the chance to play this at the LAN so it would be good if everyone that has the game does the update: http://www.arma2.com/support/updates/folder.html?lang=en
Quote from: Whitey;291582I've updated our server to 1.04. I hope we can get the chance to play this at the LAN so it would be good if everyone that has the game does the update: http://www.arma2.com/support/updates/folder.html?lang=en
Ok grabbing it for the lan
I have heard op flashpoint 2 is the same again but with less bugs at release and as a whole alot better package.
Maybe we should migrate to that instead although i suppose everyone has arma 2 so lets stick wth plan a :doh:
What's the IP address of the Arma server Whitey?
I can't seem to find it in the browser....
I'm not playing AA2 it sucks big time IMO - also none of my friends who bought this are playing it either - the user interface is one of the most appalling excuses I've seen - it looks very similar to the first OFP which is now 8 years old!
Quote from: tutonic;291708what's the ip address of the arma server whitey?
I can't seem to find it in the browser....
77.108.129.45:2302
Great game tonight (once the ironing of the issues was done).
I can see me getting into that once a week quite happily. Apart from bailing out of the chopper it went fairly well. *gritted teeth* yeah Armitage, it's quite good.
Now, to see if it's any good with more than 4 on!
im good for thursday night
Quote from: sulky_uk;294207im good for thursday night
Ok, so a game was on last night, Sulky suggested Thursday and yesterday there was talk about gaming this Friday. Perhaps it would be a good idea to set a week day? :g:I know this is still trial, but I guess that makes the need even more so... getting the few players together...
See Benny I told you would like it :). It is a hard game, but because of that makes team play a must.
Yesterday was just to make sure it all worked ok. Which it did after a few issues. Friday @ 7.30 is the next scheduled game for me.
Quote from: Armitage;294225See Benny I told you would like it :). It is a hard game, but because of that makes team play a must.
Yesterday was just to make sure it all worked ok. Which it did after a few issues. Friday @ 7.30 is the next scheduled game for me.
Aye aye cap'n. I will be there doing silly walks :)
Missed the steam offer but just ordered it from game.co.uk for Ã,£14.99, so not so bad. Hopefully will get it for Friday. Are there many patches to get or just one rolled up patch?
I think you can do it in 2 now. but worth downloading before friday.
Quote from: b00n;294334Missed the steam offer but just ordered it from game.co.uk for Ã,£14.99, so not so bad. Hopefully will get it for Friday. Are there many patches to get or just one rolled up patch?
All you need is the 1.04 patch from the location I linked earlier.
ArmA2 arrived today, who wants to break me in? :woot2:
I am out friday. but i'm sure whitey will admin the server :norty:
So is Friday the ARMA night then? Is there a fixed night yet? Cos I can't do Fridays, University Happy 4 Hours usually means I can barely see by 9pm :(
Quote from: A Twig;296242So is Friday the ARMA night then? Is there a fixed night yet? Cos I can't do Fridays, University Happy 4 Hours usually means I can barely see by 9pm :(
Given our usual performance, lack of sight won't put you at a major disadvantage. :roflmao:
We have informal games through the week too.
Our perfermance was amazing we compelted 1.5 out of 3 missions last night.
No one mention the Hind!
what happened this time
We flew off into the sunset like a band of heroes....
...in the wrong chopper. Someone dinged the other one with a lorry and turned it from a multi million dollar machine of war into a very expensive fairground waltzer.
wasnt me this time
We should point out that we got evac on the kill the general mission.....the chopper swept in, we came in for the edges, mounted up and got outta there.
That mission is easy now. All we need to do is do it stealthily at the beginning. lights off and camp cleared with no explosions.
look the one guy had capped 3 us 3 times, I though the use of the anti-tank gun on the building he was standing as sutbile soloution. And it worked!
:)
I definitely want another crack at Hunt Waldo, reckon we can do much better with a bit of organisation. Everyone should read over the mission notes I posted in the mission review thread, some good info there. I came across a guide for the 35-player version of the same mission, will post a link to it on the mission review thread too as it has some info that might also be useful for this version.
I was thinking about the tactics people are posting and first I have to admit that I haven't read them and don't know much about the game as I just ordered it. But ain't the purpose of the game to figure out own tactics and work based on them ? Or have I missed something ?
Quote from: Lexander;296280I was thinking about the tactics people are posting and first I have to admit that I haven't read them and don't know much about the game as I just ordered it. But ain't the purpose of the game to figure out own tactics and work based on them ? Or have I missed something ?
If by "own tactics" you mean individuals working out their own tactics, then definitely not, I think we've discovered that things tend to go smoothly if everyone is reading off the same page.
Otherwise if you meant working out our own tactics as a group, then.. yep that's how we're doing it. :)