ArmA 2 site hacked

[Coffeecat 10]

Omfg, if this is real:D

I just made my system perfect for running Arma2 maxed out with the Evga570Gtx and i really hope the performance will not be like Arma2 in the beginning...!

[Darky88 0]

They could have just optimised the engine alot, similar to Cryengine 2 and 3.

Or just rewritten major parts. While improved over time, it's at its core still just an outdated codebase from OFP times. If you ask me, using more modern programming techniques, they can gain quiet a advantage out of a newer engine and give us the same or minimally higher hardware requirements as now, and more features (like the speculated physics).

Then again, I'm not sure how portable the "details" (like ballistic system) would be for such a rewrite, which probably could kill the whole idea (why would you throw 10+ years of work away?)

So we can speculate in both directions.

[dale0404 5]

I loving the speculation and all the closet armchair programmers out there. Speculate all you want but in less than 24 hours (hopefully) we should have an answer.

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I was actually hoping that this thread was going to beat the record which is (I believe) the photo thread for Arma 1 which has ~ 1.6 million views at the moment.

Hey, it might happen!

Edited May 18, 2011 by dale0404

[cjph 0]

Am starting to think there will be a two pronged approach - an announcement on Arma3 based around other technologies such as Outerra, with timescales set in the next 2-3 years, with all the sexy eye candy moving up a level, more support for multiprocessors/multithreading.

The second piece will be a significant expansion with a campaign along the lines of OA, but based on the ARG clues and SF/Submarine/Greek Island, and associated DLC supporting resistance to an Eastern invasion of Europe. (I think it will likely be a static sub, and no large naval battle type capabilities due to the scale of engine changes needed). This will keep Arma fans happy for the next year or two, in which time Arma3 matures.

That would fit the profile, or do I watch too much US crime drama ?

cj

[PuFu 4600]

you watch too much US drama, and outerra is included in that

[WackyIraqi 2]

Maybe BIS just decided to buy out the domain owner to keep raising our hopes up and this reveal is just going to be Jezuro troll facing us again? :icon_rolleyes:

[stupidwhitekid75 11]

-Rumors have been increasing that BI is getting "burned out" on the ArmA series and that OA could be the last ArmA product we see for a very long time. Is there any truth to this?

It is correct that BI is not planing to work exclusively on military simulations, but it is not true that BI is planning to move away from this genre.

I'll bring just bring this up.

[SSG J. Switch 10]

All roads definitely seem to lead to Arma 3, if they want to increase their customer base, they will certainly have to use a better engine for the new release, whenever it is scheduled to come out.

Having such a loyal fan base as us and having most of us (well not me) running the game at 25-30 FPS is just poor... the game has such potential if it only ran smoother.

[lNTRUDER 26]

I'm almost too excited now. That domain owner change blew my mind right out of the water.

This....can't.....be......happening......but.....if......it..is.......it's.......effing.......... EPIC!

:D

Edited May 18, 2011 by ]NTRUDER
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[WackyIraqi 2]

I can only hope that the engine will include far more optimizations for current hardware and less eye-candy visuals that can only be rendered using high-end corporate workstations.

The current graphics are fine. Just optimizations and more efficient rendering techniques please. :)

Oh, and if you can get your audio up to DICE's level, that would be fantastic aswell :)

[Colossus 2]

There, ArmA 3 myth killed, I hope.. This was the same trademark website 'Take On Helicopters' was added to weeks before the actual announcement. Expansion names isn't displayed as it goes under the original trademark name(s). Meaning, it's most likely an expansion. Maybe along the line of engine updates as Operation Arrowhead was to ArmA II, but not a whole new IP.

Still, an expansion seems pretty good to me.

[PuFu 4600]

i don't understand why most people are talking about whatever BIS is developing right now purely from a GFX pov

1. I prefer features over GFX improvements (plus i believe that RV3 is enough to fullfil my eye candy needs) - note that BIS is ussually thinking along the same lines.

2. note that DX is one of the principle reasons games cannot take full advantage of the exceding power todays average gaming rig has. If you don't believe me, take a look over a proper 64bit app, such as most of the 3d modelling software, who can use the entire RAM available, CPU cores (virtual or not) as well as GFX cards together with the CPU, taking advantage of the full capability stored in todays video cards.

[Alwarren 2767]

Don't forget arma2free. com and arma2.com/free. I still think there is an expansion coming first, before ARMA 3.

I hope that an expansion comes first. There is still potential in ARMA 2, content that is still being done, and certianly ARMA 2 hasn't reached its final days yet. A new expansion could bridge the time to ARMA 3 just fine :)

[gonk 0]

There, ArmA 3 myth killed,.

So....trace route back to www.arma3.com means nothing?? and is part of the hack ?

Don't forget arma2free. com and arma2.com/free. I still think there is an expansion coming first, before ARMA 3.

And I agree... we will be seeing both....

[maddogx 13]

There, ArmA 3 myth killed, I hope.. This was the same trademark website 'Take On Helicopters' was added to weeks before the actual announcement. Expansion names isn't displayed as it goes under the original trademark name(s). Meaning, it's most likely an expansion. Maybe along the line of engine updates as Operation Arrowhead was to ArmA II, but not a whole new IP.

Still, an expansion seems pretty good to me.

Yes, your link to some trademark site that declares Carrier Command "DEAD" seems very convincing. :rolleyes:

[OB1 10]

I prefer features over GFX

I prefer both :D

[cm. 10]

well arma3.com is now forbidden. So either BI are seriously stupid giving all these hints to arma3 and not announcing it.... or they are really good and will announce it.

Lets hops it's the latter.

[Colossus 2]

So....trace route back to www.arma3.com means nothing?? and is part of the hack ?

When this (arma3.com) was online it clearly stated.

This is not the official web site of ARMA 3. This site has no connection with Bohemia Interactive or IDEA Games.

Yes, your link to some trademark site that declares Carrier Command "DEAD" seems very convincing. :rolleyes:

Read the Primary Class of each of those.

[WackyIraqi 2]

There, ArmA 3 myth killed, I hope.. This was the same trademark website 'Take On Helicopters' was added to weeks before the actual announcement. Expansion names isn't displayed as it goes under the original trademark name(s). Meaning, it's most likely an expansion. Maybe along the line of engine updates as Operation Arrowhead was to ArmA II, but not a whole new IP.

Still, an expansion seems pretty good to me.

United States Patent and Trademark Office

ArmA2 was released in 2009

Please Read: "Filing Date: January 7, 2010"

Just because a trademark hasn't been filed, doesn't mean they aren't making it.

[cm. 10]

Yes, your link to some trademark site that declares Carrier Command "DEAD" seems very convincing. :rolleyes:

Yes but it also has it as alive post 2009.

[Muahaha 10]

Personally i am hoping more of an expansion than a full blown sequel Arma3. I believe Arma2 still have a lot of ground of improvement and things are just getting stable and fixed, plus the lifespan is good for another 2 years.

Anyhow, tomorrow's announcement if it's Armaverse related I'll still definitely grab it, but hope my rig can still up for it...

[Alwarren 2767]

Yes, your link to some trademark site that declares Carrier Command "DEAD" seems very convincing. :rolleyes:

TMView doesn't even list the ARMA II trademark for the EU. No idea what that means, I am not a trademark lawyer ;)

[maddogx 13]

TMView doesn't even list the ARMA II trademark for the EU. No idea what that means, I am not a trademark lawyer ;)

It obviously means Arma2 DOES NOT EXIST.

Now stop talking in this forum people. You've all been fooled. FOOLED!

[mazza 1]

When this (arma3.com) was online it clearly stated.

Read the Primary Class of each of those.

I agree with colossus :eek:

I am also sleeping, so please don't post any more threads here until I wake up. Thank you

P.S I don't really agree with colossus :)

[Colossus 2]

United States Patent and Trademark Office

ArmA2 was released in 2009

Please Read: "Filing Date: January 7, 2010"

Just because a trademark hasn't been filed, doesn't mean they aren't making it.

Seeing this company (Bohemia Interactive) is from Czech Republic in Europe and created ArmA 2 at their place, I see no reason why they should have obligated themself to the US Patent and Trademark Office at the time. There could be several reason why this title wasn't issued in the US prior or soon after the release.