dr. hladik 231 Posted May 30, 2014 Game spy end - what will we do? see: ARMA 2: OA Beta build 116523 - Steam Mp Lobby (1.63 build, Steam only). ARMA 2: OA Beta build 124779- Steam Mp Lobby (1.63 build, Steam only). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kornithus 10 Posted June 8, 2014 Nice to see us non steam users have been told to fuck off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johny 25 Posted June 10, 2014 Non-Steam user can activate their Arma 2 and OA on Steam - see http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?175463-End-of-Gamespy&p=2703996#post2703996 Steamworks matchmaking did replace the Gamespy in OA so it would not make much sense to release a non-steam patch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nettrucker 142 Posted June 10, 2014 Non-Steam user can activate their Arma 2 and OA on Steam - see http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?175463-End-of-Gamespy&p=2703996#post2703996Steamworks matchmaking did replace the Gamespy in OA so it would not make much sense to release a non-steam patch. Thanks for confirming at least that 1.62 patch was the last patch that we non steam users will ever get . . . at least this is some clear stating info. Have a nice day. cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horus 83 Posted June 10, 2014 Steamworks matchmaking did replace the Gamespy in OA so it would not make much sense to release a non-steam patch. :confused: There are still old clans who run servers and can use "connect directly via IP" and don't want to have/install Steam. This is very insulting and rude if this is official BIS statement :386: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nettrucker 142 Posted June 11, 2014 There are still old clans who run servers and can use "connect directly via IP" and don't want to have/install Steam. This is very insulting and rude if this is official BIS statement :386: More official than the statement above. It comes from the executive producer of BIS. Non steam users are not of concern to them and in the end man it's just a game it's not the end of the world. I had hopes until armA 2 was released that they would fix some long standing issues dating back to OFP times. I was wrong they will never fix it or maybe they can't. I don't know and for being honest I don't care anymore. It was nice as long as it lasted. cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horus 83 Posted June 14, 2014 More official than the statement above. It comes from the executive producer of BIS. Non steam users are not of concern to them and in the end man it's just a game it's not the end of the world. I had hopes until armA 2 was released that they would fix some long standing issues dating back to OFP times. I was wrong they will never fix it or maybe they can't. I don't know and for being honest I don't care anymore. It was nice as long as it lasted.cheers Not is not the end of the world but with this approach, as in arma 1, will again divide the MP community into two groups Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cbfasi 4 Posted June 18, 2014 (edited) Non-Steam user can activate their Arma 2 and OA on Steam - see http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?175463-End-of-Gamespy&p=2703996#post2703996Steamworks matchmaking did replace the Gamespy in OA so it would not make much sense to release a non-steam patch. Is there an easy way to take an EXISTING install into steam then, cos all its doing is asking to install new, but I already have that from years ago! (along with lots of related development files that would have to change if I move the install) Edited June 18, 2014 by CBFASI extra Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Janez 530 Posted July 1, 2014 Can I just ask, why is BAF and PMC now showing in Steam Library as separate games while ACR is shown as DLC for OA? Arma 2 Arma 2: British Armed Forces Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead Beta (Obsolete) :confused: Arma 2: Private Military Company Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evromalarkey 150 Posted July 1, 2014 Because BAF and PMC uses the old method for DLC, only ACR was using the new one under OA. On the other end, would be good to make it Obsolete as OA Beta and integrate it under OA as ACR. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
willrobinson 11 Posted July 1, 2014 Is there an easy way to take an EXISTING install into steam then, cos all its doing is asking to install new, but I already have that from years ago!(along with lots of related development files that would have to change if I move the install) Any answers to this? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rn_max 4 Posted July 1, 2014 Any answers to this? Well, yes. What I did was to keep a copy of the old retail installation files. I then let Steam complete a new install. Once it had finished, I ran all the games once to activate them ... A2, then A2OA, then the DLC's. When I was happy they all ran OK, I then copied over all my old mod files, scripts and stuff to the same locations in the new Steam install. Let's face it, with ArmA 2 the only thing normally "installed" are the games themselves. Mods, scripts and "development" files are almost always just files copied into folders. It's not so hard to put them to the right places with a bit of patience and effort. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
call_911 10 Posted July 2, 2014 Uninstalled ArmA1-2-3 series I've supported since 2002 with OFP. The death of ArmA is upon us. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
willrobinson 11 Posted July 2, 2014 Well, yes. What I did was to keep a copy of the old retail installation files. I then let Steam complete a new install. Once it had finished, I ran all the games once to activate them ... A2, then A2OA, then the DLC's.When I was happy they all ran OK, I then copied over all my old mod files, scripts and stuff to the same locations in the new Steam install. Let's face it, with ArmA 2 the only thing normally "installed" are the games themselves. Mods, scripts and "development" files are almost always just files copied into folders. It's not so hard to put them to the right places with a bit of patience and effort. Thanks for the reply, but what i'm asking is, is there any way to move the games installation files over to a Steam folder. I really don't want to have to download the game over again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Janez 530 Posted July 3, 2014 I suppose you could try moving everything into "Steam\SteamApps\Common\Arma 2 Operation Arrowhead" and then install the game. It will probably take quite long time checking files but it won't have to download all the .pbo files which are 90% of the game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jgaz-uk 132 Posted July 5, 2014 Uninstalled ArmA1-2-3 series I've supported since 2002 with OFP. The death of ArmA is upon us. I think you are right! Our dedicated server now, after updating to 1.63 is now stuck on waiting for host with sounds running in the background, & player after player with the DLC of ACR & addons etc are having problems of some sort or other. RIP ArmA2:butbut: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kbbw123 115 Posted July 5, 2014 Did you setup Steamports for your Dedi? because its not the same as befor anymore... steam needs a steamport and a steamquary port.. (this also caused problems for us and for ACR either make sure you don't have any CZ units in the missions or add ACR to the mod list for the server Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jgaz-uk 132 Posted July 7, 2014 (edited) Do you have any further info for Steamport name/numbers? :confused: Now up & running but found we have to add BAF & PMC & ACR to ArmA2Launcher as addons? Also BattleEye dont start as default anymore?? Edited July 10, 2014 by jgaz-uk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rn_max 4 Posted July 9, 2014 Make entries for the new Steam ports in server.cfg steamPort = 8766; //default 8766, need unique port for each server instance on box steamQueryPort = 27016; //default 27016, need unique port for each server instance on box Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sander 14 Posted July 11, 2014 Non-Steam user can activate their Arma 2 and OA on Steam - see http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?175463-End-of-Gamespy&p=2703996#post2703996Steamworks matchmaking did replace the Gamespy in OA so it would not make much sense to release a non-steam patch. Introducing a privilege escalation vulnerability by adding a 3rd party dependency provides a good argument for not making it mandatory. Direct IP connection would work fine for those who made a conscious choice to avoid Steam. Regards, Sander Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cbfasi 4 Posted July 11, 2014 Ok got it working, as far as copied all the mods etc over to the folders under my username, (no longer in the arma2 folders). Not worked out why I cannot connect to a friend or host a mission now... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rn_max 4 Posted July 27, 2014 Ding-dong the corpse is dead? Perhaps somebody finally laid the ghost of GameSpy to rest. Microsoft Windows [Version 6.1.7601]Copyright © 2009 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. X:\Users\User>ping arma2oapc.master.gamespy.com Pinging arma2oapc.master.gamespy.com [69.10.30.248] with 32 bytes of data: Request timed out. Request timed out. Request timed out. Request timed out. Ping statistics for 69.10.30.248: Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 0, Lost = 4 (100% loss), X:\Users\User> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MasterAkrean 10 Posted October 17, 2014 I think that there need to be a fix for the private servers. they are not working at all and that really suck IMO Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
