ofp2 helped arma2

[POTS 0]

Now, as unexpected as it may seem, I believe ofp2 has ultimately helped arma2. Many people didn't have any idea arma existed, besides the few hardcore ofp players. Now that codemasters has released a big mainstream game, many average people have been exposed to the concept of the "military simulator". Now, you might say, "but ofp2 is stealing all the glory". I say, they might be trying, but arma2 is benefiting from this. Many people are being exposed to the new ingame and fake videos of ofp2, while our fans (or trolls lol) have commented on the videos exposing them as not living up to the title, and showing them how the game video is fake/cgi. Also showing them how the ingame stuff sucks compared to what they were talking about. Then, arma2 is exposed as the real sequel to ofp, and a much better game. I don't think people realized how much of a benefit this is, so keep up the good work on showing people the hands down better game. It's important that the better game have the most players, and BIS cant do that on their own. :pistols:

[BLSmith2112 0]

Yea for the people who never followed OFPs transition to Arma, OFP2 sure does let the door open for people to say that OFP2 is not Arma2. Which ends up leading into a conversation that spans between both Arma2 and OFP2 - which is ultimately free word of mouth advertising. So maybe... CM is doing us a favor.

Maybe.

[boomar. 10]

OFP2 hasnt given us much info about the game. They are hopefully gona release some highest setting ingame screens and a high quality fresh gamepaly trailer that isnt from years ago.

Good thing demo for OFP2 will be out both before OFP2 actually releases and before ArmA2. Should be good. I'll be playing demo of both games before i make my decision.

[PhilippRauch 0]

Since Codemasters has bigger marketing budget and as such a bigger first influence/impact on (potential) buyers mindset/information IMHO it was very important for BIS to set things straight right away.

POTS is somehow right, but that is also the reason why BIS did react so directly and decisive to Codemasters claims that FP:DR is the successor of OFP, which it clearly isnt... so even calling it OFP2 isnt really correct... its FP:DR by all means...

Edited April 20, 2009 by PhilippRauch

[Shadow NX 1]

I think OFP2 helped us end users a lot when it comes to the amount of things we will see in ArmA2 because BIS know they need to make a really kickass game if they wanna have a chance against CMs Marketing machinery.

So they gave all they could to show CM who is the boss in the genre, the inventors of OFP or the guys with the brand name.

In the end we will see who makes the better game but so far my money is on BIS however more time and a bigger budget may also be good arguments for CM... well see.

[Benoist 0]

our fans (or trolls lol)

You're welcome my good sir, it was a pleasure.

[Baff1 0]

Not only has the competition raised the bar for both of them, but they are both going to benefit from eachothers advertising.

How many reviewers will mention one without the other?

To some extent I forsee confusion. When I sent my American friend out to the shops to buy Hidden and Dangerous, he asked for the latest WW2 Tac shooter and came back with Call of Duty.

The power of a massive marketing/distribution machine in action.

But overall I don't see many sales being an "either, or" decision. I forsee people who like either one title, wanting to buy both.

[Deadfast 43]

Yeah, I can foresee a lot of comparing in either of the game's reviews.

If ArmA II gets to be better in the end I'd expect DR being a part of its PR (ArmA II, unlike DR, has...) :)

[Some_old_guy 10]

Now, as unexpected as it may seem, I believe ofp2 has ultimately helped arma2. Many people didn't have any idea arma existed, besides the few hardcore ofp players. Now that codemasters has released a big mainstream game, many average people have been exposed to the concept of the "military simulator". Now, you might say, "but ofp2 is stealing all the glory". I say, they might be trying, but arma2 is benefiting from this. Many people are being exposed to the new ingame and fake videos of ofp2, while our fans (or trolls lol) have commented on the videos exposing them as not living up to the title, and showing them how the game video is fake/cgi. Also showing them how the ingame stuff sucks compared to what they were talking about. Then, arma2 is exposed as the real sequel to ofp, and a much better game. I don't think people realized how much of a benefit this is, so keep up the good work on showing people the hands down better game. It's important that the better game have the most players, and BIS cant do that on their own. :pistols:

You're right, I first saw OFP:DR on X-Play, and when I was on youtube like a thousand people were comparing it to ArmA2, so I looked that up and here I am.

[Maio 293]

Let's not forget guys it's called OFP Dragon Rice.. "cough" Rising now , not OFP 2 DR

[BLSmith2112 0]

If Arma2 comes out slightly before OFP2, the OFP2 reviews will have the words "Arma2" all over it.

"Compared to Arma2 (The successor to Bohemia's Interactive's "Arma", whom were also the original creators of Operation Flashpoint), OFP2 did not come with flyable aircraft." etc, etc.

If review websites tap into Arma2 and compare it to OFP2 in its reviews, thats also a lot of free advertising.

[Stimpak_Addict 0]

Yeah. I commented on the G4 site asking if they would do an interview on ArmA II. I'm going to go check on that...

Edit:

No-one further commented on my comment.

Edited April 20, 2009 by Stimpak_Addict

[Viiiper 0]

Yea for the people who never followed OFPs transition to Arma, OFP2 sure does let the door open for people to say that OFP2 is not Arma2. Which ends up leading into a conversation that spans between both Arma2 and OFP2 - which is ultimately free word of mouth advertising. So maybe... CM is doing us a favor.

Maybe.

Be careful what you wish for, those extra bodies are like the Sierra Leone fighters (if you know what I mean). Serious hard core is what ARMA is all about, you'll have a long road teaching the new players. In my opinion the players that play ARMA are of a different breed and are after a different experience.

Waiting for this thread to die........

Let's not forget guys it's called OFP Dragon Rice.. "cough" Rising now , not OFP 2 DR

What is the point of Trolling ??

Why is there another OFP-DR thread here? and if it's not then stay on topic?

[NeoArmageddon 958]

I think FP : DR wont bring much more new people to the arma2 community. It will be more like a filter. Everybody who seeks serious tactical gaming will buy arma2 and every grapic addicted cs/cod-kiddie will buy FP : DR cause of the render pics...

So maybe cheating wont be a problem in arma2 anymore (but in FP : DR^^)

Edited April 21, 2009 by NeoArmageddon
Smilies in FP:DR

[amadieus 0]

Unleash the trolls!!!

Unleash them!!

[MehMan 0]

Bleh, CM is going to just buy their reviews, like they are doing with previews. Everybody has a price, game reviewer's ones aren't all that high.

[Rocco 0]

If Arma2 is bugged at the beginning/unplayable = CM/OFP2 might attract more people

I think thats why we dont have a confirmed release date for ArmA2 yet, BIS tries to release a bugfree game to get good reviews. I think the community will buy both games though to test which one is better, but in the end, the more action oriented/non realistic gamers will play OFP2 while (we) play ArmA2.

[boomar. 10]

If Arma2 is bugged at the beginning/unplayable = CM/OFP2 might attract more people

I think thats why we dont have a confirmed release date for ArmA2 yet, BIS tries to release a bugfree game to get good reviews. I think the community will buy both games though to test which one is better, but in the end, the more action oriented/non realistic gamers will play OFP2 while (we) play ArmA2.

Yet all the hands on previews from respectable places said OFP2 stayed true to the original and might not be the game for the cod4 gung ho type player.

I guess you are just trying to make up reasons now so you all got something to say when OFP2 out sells ArmA2 =D =p

[Maio 293]

Yet all the hands on previews from respectable places said OFP2 stayed true to the original and might not be the game for the cod4 gung ho type player.

And by respectable you mean ... ?

[PhilippRauch 0]

Well, i aint buying FP:DR but i might rent it at the local videorental store for 'testing' ;) ...

[sic-disaster 311]

Yet all the hands on previews from respectable places said OFP2 stayed true to the original and might not be the game for the cod4 gung ho type player.

I guess you are just trying to make up reasons now so you all got something to say when OFP2 out sells ArmA2 =D =p

Anything slower then CoD4 is already being called a tactical shooter, i find that hearing it from game journalists isnt saying that much.

Most of them consider Battlefield 2 as a really realistic game.

[badlymad 0]

Yet all the hands on previews from respectable

places said OFP2 stayed true to the original and might not be the game for the cod4 gung ho type player.

I guess you are just trying to make up reasons now so you all got something to say when OFP2 out sells ArmA2 =D =p

Yes, it may not be COD 4, but that doesn't detract from the feeling that it looks like Battlefield: Bad Company without the humor.

[hellasmoke 10]

I think they are both going to play off of each other....One may have something one player likes, while the other has something player 2 likes. I think in the end, they will end up being better for us(the community) due to them having to fight for Market shares in a market dominated by these two games(thats not even speaking of other players who enjoy shooters) simply these two games.

[4 IN 1 0]

And by respectable you mean ... ?

i think he means that game media nowadays are still trustable--I dont' think so--or he might mean that media only report facts--I don't think so.:rolleyes:

[thaFunkster 0]

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Edited May 5, 2009 by Placebo