Toonen1988 16 Posted April 14, 2011 (edited) Hey guys, I have alot of problems with the digital version. I bought Arma 2 + OA and DLC on steam. But i have alot of problems with this versions. 1 of the problem is that some updates are later on steam then the retail version. Almost 2 weeks later then the retail version. I have alot of problems with the start up, and many times Arma 2 won't start. I have try with an retail version and i had now problems. Now my qeustion is, i have already buy for Arma 2 and AO with DLC. I can show it to Bohemia Interactive, and don't need a new CD-key. But can i use the retail version with the steam CD-key that i bought on Steam, and where can i get the cd's without paying again! I don't have any problems on steam with other games except Arma 2. I did alot of hard ressets because of this problemen. Or must i contact BI support with this? I hate the steam version, now i can't play it anymore and need again an hard reset. All of my games working perfect except Arma 2 and AO. The retail version working perfect, but the guy is playing Arma 2 also, sow i can't use his cd! I have try alot of fixes and they work, but a few day later or with an new update on steam problems are coming back. I need to do alot of stuff with fixes. I just want to install and play! Edited April 14, 2011 by DeAdSeYe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vohk 10 Posted April 15, 2011 Unless certain laws of the physical universe go schizophrenic on us, you will likely be stuck with the steam version. I might be wrong, but I don't think the keys are interchangeable. Couple thoughts though: -You can use the manual patch on the Steam version. That's what I did, works like a charm. No need to wait 2 weeks. When the Steam update rolled around I didn't notice it re-downloading anything. -I have the Steam version of A2 + OA (plus the two DLCs) and have never had any major problems with it. Make sure you run Steam and A2/OA as administrator at least once after each install or after 'verifying the file cache'. -You shouldn't have to do a 'hard reset' (ie: physically cut the power to your computer) from a problem with Arma. Normally a CTRL+ALT+DEL followed by ending the process in Task Manager should get you back to the desktop. If you are having to do actual hard resets, it suggests you have a hardware or driver problem. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toonen1988 16 Posted April 15, 2011 I also install the manual patch, but after 2 weeks the patch from steam rolls out. If my friends didn't tell me there was an new patch, then i was playing for 2 weeks long on version 2.57. Because steam always keep my games up to date, but except Arma 2. And thats strange. And at this time, Arma 2 won't start, and get a message *Has stopped working*. I never had problems with ingame freezes or something like that. I had always problems when i start the game. The strange thing is that the problems always coming back, except for the retail version. I can't play the digital version 1 week without any problems. All my games works perfect on Steam, except Arma 2. And the strange thing is, when i borrow the cd from an friend and install the retail version, it works perfect! But he want to play this game also, so i can't borrow it all the time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dwarden 1124 Posted April 16, 2011 there is no difference between STEAM and non-STEAM version (except languages for some regions) there is no DRM used on STEAM version nor any data differences ... also the delay in patches on STEAM (~2 weels) was caused by technicial difficulties but if You have problems with STEAM version then it might be because of STEAM client's overlay i suggest this, try just start your game w/o STEAM (directly by the game's .exe) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toonen1988 16 Posted April 18, 2011 (edited) there is no difference between STEAM and non-STEAM version (except languages for some regions)there is no DRM used on STEAM version nor any data differences ... also the delay in patches on STEAM (~2 weels) was caused by technicial difficulties but if You have problems with STEAM version then it might be because of STEAM client's overlay i suggest this, try just start your game w/o STEAM (directly by the game's .exe) Thanks Dwarden, and Vohk. I contact steam support many times about the problems. Im always start Arma 2 or AO (CO) with the directly game .exe, i get the same message. Im going to reinstall my pc and hopefully the problem stays away. Thx for the help guys! I like this game very mutch and hated when it doens't work. But keep up the good work, can't wait for the new patch or DLC. Hopefully the problem stays away! Edited April 18, 2011 by DeAdSeYe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
