ArmA is just ... disappointing

[ANTH 0]

ArmA is just ... disappointing, boring, graphically poor takes to much resources for poor results, static, slow,frustrating its like marring a beautiful women only to have a one night stand with a fat mess and then get pregnant. hence queens gambit.

[Chaos 0]

I have enougt too. I don´t like ArmA more as OFP and i don't like BIS commertial politics. When i hear "there are 2-3 people working on patches for Arma and don't await too many from the new patch, when the last patch 1.08 is 3 1/2 months ago and there are over 1000 heavy-weight-bugs in the engine, when the bugtracker is down and BIS doesn't uses the buginformations from there - so i have enough. The AI is very bad (badder than in OFP1), the graphics and physics not really on the time and i see the comercialisation of the game, the people are leaving the community - and BIS is fault - so i don´t do anymore for this project. I'll not finance bugged products made by BIS and i think about the closing OFPMDB.NET or changing it to other game - maybe OFP2.

[sparks50 0]

It seems like when foreign language versions of Arma observes something in coop, then the message is written in the senders language. What is the purpose of this?

Example: Fritz walks upon the enemy, and i get something like this as a warning:

eine Artillerist 8 O'clock!

(babbelfish take it away ) is it really so hard keeping the english version english?

[Deadfast 43]

This is caused by the fact that those things are set over the net "as they are" - in the sender's version. It's pretty annoying, but it's got also the bright side - you'll learn other languages for free

[WARFIGHTER989 0]

Like the title says, share all your negative experiences and complaints about ArmA in this thread only.

For positive feedback and praising use this thread.

The channel rules apply here too, no flamebaiting, insults etc. Violations against this result in a 24h PR (at least).

I don't see why you would hate it. It's basically flashpoint with better graphics.

[BLSmith2112 0]

BIS said it was "hard" to have dynamic building destruction... and said that the "PC market is falling"... I hope codemasters does a better job at telling the community whats going on.

BIS used all of us, for money, used our loyalty.. The Bohemia brand is now destroyed.. ArmA2 is the next patch, not the next game.. It'll have 100x the bugs, and they'll just quit all together after the next one... not even realizing that they fvcked up big time screwing over the loyal fans.

[azdood 0]

Like the title says, share all your negative experiences and complaints about ArmA in this thread only.

For positive feedback and praising use this thread.

The channel rules apply here too, no flamebaiting, insults etc. Violations against this result in a 24h PR (at least).

I don't see why you would hate it.  It's basically flashpoint with better graphics.

correction. ArmA is an OFP Mod... FFUR looked better at times lol. AND had less problems

[WARFIGHTER989 0]

Like the title says, share all your negative experiences and complaints about ArmA in this thread only.

For positive feedback and praising use this thread.

The channel rules apply here too, no flamebaiting, insults etc. Violations against this result in a 24h PR (at least).

I don't see why you would hate it.  It's basically flashpoint with better graphics.

correction. ArmA is an OFP Mod... FFUR looked better at times lol. AND had less problems

Didn't know that. I got a 360 as you can see and they better not screw ARMA 2 up on that. Glitches are not that bad.

[Dashkatt 0]

There is nothing that will save this game. BIS cannot patch their way out of this mess. Overkill on needless graphics that will choke an AMD 6000+ and an 8800 GT... AI that cannot seem to move but can shoot a dime out of a goats ass at 1500 meters with iron sights.

They robbed the ability to enjoy air and tank battles with the most worthless control system ever designed. I could go on, but most everything has been mentioned ad infinitum...

Just for kicks, I paid $9 bucks for Queen's Gambit just to see if things got any better... Honest to God, it is twice as bad!

Actually, I'm more embarrassed for BIS than I am angry. This was nothing but highway robbery of a faithful following of believers. These many followers and supporters from the first days of OFP to Resistance have stood by, waited patiently for almost 4 years and for what? Absolutely nothing.

[Rexxenexx 0]

"a dime out of a goats ass"

Totally agree about Queens Gambit. It should have been part of a patch w/o the noob Venice beach artist loading screens.

[RangerX3X 0]

I have a love/hate relationship with ArmA. I love the graphics compared to OFP as they are a great improvement, but the taxing demand that they place on system hardware seems over the top and largely un-optimized. I love the fact that they kept the fully integrated in-game mission editor intact; this alone has kept me playing OFP to this day (having never completed any of the three campaigns…lol).

What I hate about ArmA:

1.) AI just stands and looks at the enemy in front of them in clear view if not within their detection range (which is ridiculously short).

2.) Enemy AI that is ungrouped does not react to sounds/engagement that any sane loon would take cover for.

3.) Enemy AI can see through hills and terrain if you are within the ridiculously short detection range as mentioned above and engage you. This makes tactical use of terrain features completely pointless.

4.) Rocks on the big island that are the size of a football and can complete stop an M1 MBT in its tracks – literally. Designing a tank mission in the desert area of the map might as well be likely trying to script a route through a minefield.

5.) BI really whored the community with vehicle modeling. At least in OFP they modeled the interior of certain vehicle positions such as the gunner slot. They didn’t even make the effort this go around.

6.) Having just tried the Finnish Defense Forces sound mod for ArmA, I just realized how freaking horrible the overall sounds of the game were (especially the insane sound of armored vehicles starting and moving).

Living in the US I have a hard time selling ArmA and OFP to squad mates. It should be the be-all end-all combat combined arms simulator. While I understand certain concessions must be made, the overall product is a disappointment. I am not buying into Queens Gambit, and I am not getting ArmA II. In fact, I am probably going back to OFP as it is the Devil I Know.

Boo BIS for this crud.

[xxbbcc 6]

While I fully agree with everything said above about ArmA and the shady business "tactics" of BIS, I must also say, that a few addons that I just recently (this past weekend) tried:

- Kegety's low poly plants

- Milkduster's ironsights

- Q11's recoils/rate of fire

really made a world of difference playing Arma. With the new plants I get better (more balanced) frames-per-second. With the ironsights addon, it's now actually possible to *see* the ironsight. And to me, the recoil seems better (don't know if it's more realistic, but feels better in-game.)

[BraTTy 0]

Not directed at xxbbcc

They know who they are

You know I read some of these comments and I try to picture what you act like In real life.People don't always appear as they say/type.

I'm hoping your not half as rude as you sound.

Can't people make comments and be somewhat polite.Its not persuasive when its harsh/exxagerated and downright rude like that.

Its so far fetched and exaggerated, I don't know if your trying to be funny or you really think your getting the point across.

If you don't like the game that much please don't post, if you can post in a normal civil manner then post away

You know MS releases patch after patch fixing bugs and you don't gripe (or do you?)

You need to follow proper interaction skills

I say again that you are posting in the developers forums and they do see/hear what you are typing.So don't the majority of the fans (thats right your posting in forums for fans of Bis game)

If you talk like that in real life, you must get thrown out of business establishments,courthouse and the like

Type in a civil normal manner please ( like I am one to talk i know, I can sling a rude comment here and there so don't get me going)

Man down

[Black Sphere 0]

If you don't like the game that much please don't post

If you don't like what you're reading/the truth that much please don't read.

Quote[/b] ]if you can post in a normal civil manner then post away

Same goes to you.

[Nicolas Eymerich 0]

To be honest I liked Arma the first 2\3 months

But I'm disappointed mainly because the lack of Bis support.

This is, in my opinion, the main issue in Arma: no (or at least alittle) community.

There are a lot of problems (i don't care how Arma was when released I care how is it.) that aren't still fixed.

Most of those aren't minor issue but consistent bug like Hdr which destroy completly my game experience.

Bis have should paid more attention to the Community (as they did with operation Flashpoint which is the great game that we all know today).

I agree with most of the things said earlier (except the graphic: Arma has got a beautiful graphic compared to other title as well as Flashpoint with any mod).

Queen's Gambit has been, for my personal experience, a delusion.

The only thing I can say: I have still faith in Bis.

But not for too long.

[Rexxenexx 0]

You have to be upfront and honest. So far Arma IS disappointing. Maybe it is because of people on this board maybe it isn't. The point is to tell it like it is to hopefully lay a foundation for the next release. Their model should be OFP and improving on that experience not changing it. ArmaII will be the nail in the coffin if major problems aren't resolved early!

Their should be:

1) an initial release

2) patches for performance and compatibility (ignore the babies like myself who cry about waypoint/AI issues Just focus on all the hardware issues)

3) patches for code (waypoint/AI issues) which include new objects to entice the community

4) then a major update like Resistance.

Getting all the CTD's and glitches fixed should be a priority take a look a GoW for the PC. When I went to return it the guy at Gamestop said everyone who bought it has returned it. In the US tolerance for major hardware related issues is very very low. And thats just the honest truth!

[Dudester 0]

There is nothing that will save this game.  BIS cannot patch their way out of this mess.  Overkill on needless graphics that will choke an AMD 6000+ and an 8800 GT...  AI that cannot seem to move but can shoot a dime out of a goats ass at 1500 meters with iron sights.

They robbed the ability to enjoy air and tank battles with the most worthless control system ever designed.  I could go on, but most everything has been mentioned ad infinitum...

Just for kicks, I paid $9 bucks for Queen's Gambit just to see if things got any better...  Honest to God, it is twice as bad!

Actually, I'm more embarrassed for BIS than I am angry.  This was nothing but highway robbery of a faithful following of believers.  These many followers and supporters from the first days of OFP to Resistance have stood by, waited patiently for almost 4 years and for what?  Absolutely nothing.

Have to say i agree with everything you have written here. The only one thing you may be wrong about is the goat with a dime in its arse. Shame Bis didn't put a goat like this in the game, maybe we could of done some testing. btw, what do you think about a swinging monkey with a dime in its arse. Do you reckon the ai could hit that?

[5cent_at_NY 0]

If you don't like the game that much please don't post

If you don't like what you're reading/the truth that much please don't read.

Quote[/b] ]if you can post in a normal civil manner then post away

Same goes to you.

+1

definitely a normal civil manner.

[leckig 0]

Two probable scenarios now:

- BIS made so much money on ARMA that they have enough resources now to make ARMA2 great game from the start

- ARMA2 will be only improved and fixed ARMA

If the first reviews of ARMA2 will be just like they were for ARMA, calling it unfinished and buggy, there is no way BIS will make any money on it. People will just not buy this time.

The second scenario, well, that could work, but this will mean "commercial patch.

It may also happen that BIS will just cancel ARMA2 all together? It will be very interesting to watch what happens. Myself, I cannot wait for the OFP2!

[Dudester 0]

I would'nt hold your breath waiting for 0fp2, by the time that hits the shelves i will be suffering from old age. I'm still trying to swallow how Bis bolloxed up big time with this game. Its sad when I find it more entertaining reading all the complaints then i do playing the game.

[ANTH 0]

Its sad when I find it more entertaining reading all the complaints then i do playing the game.

Exactly m8.

Its just no fun playing the game at all im still waiting for a patch, or hoping for a patch that speeds the whole thing up. In terms of a more fluid movement.

[whisper 0]

I would'nt hold your breath waiting for 0fp2, by the time that hits the shelves i will be suffering from old age. I'm still trying to swallow how Bis bolloxed up big time with this game. Its sad when I find it more entertaining reading all the complaints then i do playing the game.

Sometimes I feel the same, so I wander around on other titles. ETQW, CoD4, etc...

And I miss in those games a truckload of neat features I had in OFP and ArmA (mainly a size issue, I get claustrophobic on almost every online FPS lately).

But the game has suffered from far too many glitches, even if some are now better solved (thanks lowplants & sprintfix! today. Too many have left the bus

[chops 111]

Not directed at xxbbcc

They know who they are

You know I read some of these comments and I try to picture what you act like In real life.People don't always appear as they say/type.

I'm hoping your not half as rude as you sound.

Can't people make comments and be somewhat polite.Its not persuasive when its harsh/exxagerated and downright rude like that.

Its so far fetched and exaggerated, I don't know if your trying to be funny or you really think your getting the point across.

If you don't like the game that much please don't post, if you can post in a normal civil manner then post away

You know MS releases patch after patch fixing bugs and you don't gripe (or do you?)

You need to follow proper interaction skills

I say again that you are posting in the developers forums and they do see/hear what you are typing.So don't the majority of the fans (thats right your posting in forums for fans of Bis game)

If you talk like that in real life, you must get thrown out of business establishments,courthouse and the like

Type in a civil normal manner please ( like I am one to talk i know, I can sling a rude comment here and there so don't get me going)

Man down

Why do you keep posting in here, telling people to stop complaining in the complaints thread? This is the ...disappointing thread Give it up, you'll live longer.

Its sad when I find it more entertaining reading all the complaints then i do playing the game.

Can I put that in my sig?

It seems even the few remaining addon makers/modders are spending more time repairing the game than, well, modifying it. Eg Plant addons (great work btw).

[BraTTy 0]

Please re-read and understand  

I did not say that, I said to be polite is all

Proper conduct

I can post here too, I've added disappointments and I like hearing others disappointments

I can add that I am disappointed in the nature of todays gaming community again

[TrevorOfCrete 0]

my biggest problem with ArmA is the troubles with the 8800. its desperatly frustrating spending 1k of hard earned cash and then not being able to play one of your most favorite games.

Without wanting to turn this into a troubleshooting thread, is there any sort of solution to the 8800 problems?