15th anniversary patch for OFP/CWA

[RozekPoland 591]

Well, it's been a few days since the release (that showed up on Steam on Tuesday) and there hasn't been any changelog for the patch nor the official thread about it on BIforums.

Maybe it's because of some BI party that is noted in the latest ARMA3 sitrep?

The official news says:

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Also, today a small update for the Cold War Assault was released. It adds aspect ratio selection to the launcher configuration options, which should help people enjoy this gem on modern displays.

Also we've updated the .exe signatures to make sure there are no issues when launching the game.

What we can get from the news is that there is Aspect Ratio function added. The new setting is available from ColdWarPreferences. You can select proper aspect ratio for your display. However, it doesn't work. Whatever aspect ratio you select, it doesn't matter, it is not going to work. The reason is that the values responsible for aspect ratio function are put in wrong place. Originally they are stored in UserInfo.cfg file that can be found in your profile folder (Users/YourProfile). ColdWarPreferences puts them in UserInfo.cfg but in a wrong folder (just in User folder). The outcome is that this new function doesn't work. Huge dissappointment because it is obvious that this patch was not tested before the release.

 

What is more disappointing is that the added Aspect Ratio function is way worse than the community solution such as Faguss' OFP Aspect Ratio which is much more advanced and satisfying comparing to the one introduced in the latest patch.

[ProfTournesol 956]

Yes indeed, a very poor way to celebrate this.

[mcslavko 117]

Also, today a small update for the Cold War Assault was released. It adds aspect ratio selection to the launcher configuration options, which should help people enjoy this gem on modern displays.

Also we've updated the .exe signatures to make sure there are no issues when launching the game.

 

 

shame and embarrassment  :wacko:

[krzychuzokecia 719]

ColdWarPreferences puts them in UserInfo.cfg but in a wrong folder (just in User folder). The outcome is that this new function doesn't work.

 

[JdB 151]

Good to see them try, the results of which are just not quite up to standard right now.

[Michele 3]

But the question is : will they ever release the patch for non Steam users too ??

[krzychuzokecia 719]

In current state of things, I hope not.

[faguss 65]

> Have money to buy a tank

> Not have money to test your own code

gg wp

[RozekPoland 591]

> Have money to buy a tank

> Not have money to test your own code

gg wp

pic created by Karel Mořický

[Michele 3]

Anyway, does anyone know where to download all the patches released to date for CWA? I remember one file including all.

[RozekPoland 591]

Anyway, does anyone know where to download all the patches released to date for CWA? I remember one file including all.

https://forums.bistudio.com/topic/115836-arma-cold-war-assault-free-update-199/#entry2069088

[Michele 3]

Thanks!

[RozekPoland 591]

On 7/4/2016 at 7:26 PM, Michele said:

Thanks!

You're welcome :)

[RozekPoland 591]

It seems to be clearer know why the situation about this patch is so unusual. According to the latest ARMA3 SITREP Jan Kunt (nickname Johny), who was Bohemia's liaision to Steam, left the office. He also was the author of the news about the latest CWA patch on Steam linked in the first post.