ArmA II: Operation Arrowhead discussion thread

[EricM 0]

@ the US cover... Could we have any more cheese ?

Not to offense anyone or hurt any patriotic feelings, but what's with the flag ? I mean, this isn't about invading the US (like in World in Conflict), it's about a central-asia UN operation...

The international cover was already a bit heavy on details, and the screaming guy was cheesy, but at least you could see the settings. Now you don't even see the mountains anymore...

I really think it's trying too hard. I don't think a US developper would go that far... Even America's Army website isn't spreading the star and stripes everywhere... What's next ? Chuck Norris ?

What's important is the game, not the box, but I miss OFP's simple and elegant covers...

[Laqueesha 474]

Is that an LAV-25 or an IAV Stryker on the cover? It's kind of hard to tell since they are based off the same basic platform.

the US cover. Could we have any more cheese? Not to offense anyone or hurt any patriotic feelings, but what's with the flag? I mean, this isn't about invading the US, it's about a central-asia UN operation.

I have to agree with you on that one. At first, it looked like the cover for an "18 Wheels of Steel" budget game. But, it's not too bad come to think of it. It could've been much worse, but as you said, it's the game and not the cover that matters. As the old adage goes, "It's what's on the inside that counts." ;)

What's next? Chuck Norris?

That's not a bad idea, come to think of it. :p

I miss OFP's simple and elegant covers.

So do I. It was very simple yet very powerful; just staring down the barrel of an M16 rifle with a human face behind it has such a powerful message behind it. Such as the human aspect of warfare throughout the ages. But, maybe I'm getting a bit ahead of myself. :D

Edited April 29, 2010 by Laqueesha

[instagoat 133]

I think the covers cheesyness is about on par with the current US Army ad campaign ->

Though instead of waving flags you get a lot of vignetting and mad angles and lots of dramatic half-speed, colour-overlayed, photoshop filter action. I don´t mind.

I think Arrowhead is just going with the general way design is going, increase in action and complexity over simplicity. Wether its game covers or phones, everything gets more laden down with features and widgets.

And because the US Army is featured, and the current way the US army advertises itself is pretty cheesy, I´m actually almost happy about the cheesyness in the cover. Let´s hope what the game inside has to offer has similar oomph.

Also, it´d be cool if the US army could get a nifty bombastic theme in this one too. Maybe something that´s not so hollywood-esque, though.

[kireta21 13]

What's next ? Chuck Norris ?

Now THAT would be awesome easter egg :biggrin_o:

What's important is the game, not the box, but I miss OFP's simple and elegant covers...

Original Operation Flashpoint cover with only dude's gear replaced?

*sings "Jizzed in my pants" by The Lonely Island*

[Laqueesha 474]

Also, it´d be cool if the US army could get a nifty bombastic theme in this one too. Maybe something that´s not so hollywood-esque, though.

Maybe you can hire this bloke:

;)

Now THAT would be awesome easter egg

Yes, indeed. It would be. Chuck Norris in the chimney, perhaps? :D

[sv5000 127]

These whole models of VBS2 would look super ugly, please not!

it does focus on performance and not beauty!

Trust me when I say that that video does the models no justice what so ever.

back on topic, any word on the length of the campaign?

[lone.wolf 80]

Another subject other than Chucky... :)

Since we now will get the nice SCUD's, could it be possible to arm them with bio-chemical warheads... And have some bio warfare...!

[Laqueesha 474]

Since we now will get the nice SCUD's, could it be possible to arm them with bio-chemical warheads... And have some bio warfare...!

Ahh yes, I remember a mod for Operation Flashpoint: Cold War Crisis which armed the default BIS SCUD launchers with biological and nuclear warheads. A toxic smoke cloud and all the units within the radius died. Good times. :D

[lone.wolf 80]

About FLIR scope, can you turn it off and use normal scope sights or is it all the time FLIR view mode when a rifle using it.. Because sometimes it could be nice to change between normal and FLIR... Hope my question is understandable... ;)

[Laqueesha 474]

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Edited April 27, 2010 by Laqueesha

[NoRailgunner 0]

I would guess BIS made it so that you are able to switch between all three view modes (normal/NVG/FLIR). They're developing the engine/game since approx 10 years! :cool:

[danny96 80]

Will that expansion have own webpage, or there will be any page with factions like here: click here

btw are there any forums where you can speak in czech?

[maddogx 13]

The expansion has its own webpage. Yes, it will most likely soon have pages for the factions.

This should have been posted in the existing OA topic.

[danny96 80]

The expansion has its own webpage. Yes, it will most likely soon have pages for the factions.

This should have been posted in the existing OA topic.

yes, i know about this page but momentally looks very weird :j:

ohh i didn't know about the forum OA page... Sorry!

Edited April 27, 2010 by danny96

[danny96 80]

I have a lot of questions

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First: I'll can run both ARMA's? (ARMA II with ARMAII: OA) or only one of them?

and second question - there will be new goggle: FLIR, or NVG will can run FLIR too?

Third question - The new functions will work with normal ARMA II too? (warm/heat systems on helicopters etc...)

a last question - the Germans will have the fully new technic or not? And the new factions will have own static guns, MG's, tanks, crews and weapons or not? (about US army's new tanks i know, but about germany or AÄŒR not...)

I don't know if there was any of these questions posted before,...

Edited April 27, 2010 by danny96

[Laqueesha 474]

I have a lot of questions

Sure, go ahead. We're always glad to help. ;)

I'll can run both ARMA's? (ARMA II with ARMAII: OA) or only one of them?

1. Yes, the new expansion pack (Operation Arrowhead) is completely compatible with the vanilla ArmA 2. The developers have stressed this time and time again.

there will be new goggle: FLIR, or NVG will can run FLIR too?

2. No, as FLIR and NVG are not the same thing and are two seperate technologies.

The new functions will work with normal ARMA II too? (warm systems on helicopters etc...)

3. Unknown at this time. But it probably will as again, the developers have stressed full backwards compatibility.

the Germans will have the fully new technic or not? And the new factions will have own MG's, tanks, crews and weapons or not?

4. Unknown at this time. The Czech Republic in the expansion has full technology, such as helicopters and vehicles, so Germany will probably have them too.

[danny96 80]

Sure, go ahead. We're always glad to help. ;)

1. Yes, the new expansion pack (Operation Arrowhead) is completely compatible with the vanilla ArmA 2. The developers have stressed this time and time again.

2. No, as FLIR and NVG are not the same thing and are two seperate technologies.

3. Unknown at this time. But it probably will as again, the developers have stressed full backwards compatibility.

4. Unknown at this time. The Czech Republic in the expansion has full technology, such as helicopters and vehicles, so Germany will probably have them too.

ok thanks for reply ;)

[Laqueesha 474]

Another preview: http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/arma-ii-operation-arrowhead-hands-on

ok thanks for reply

No problem, mate. :)

Edited April 27, 2010 by Laqueesha

[That guy 10]

whoaa, that American box art is EVEN MORE atrocious than our euro buddies. even more devoid of any self respect, or respect for the product its self.

for arma2 didnt the German version feature a American flag in the background?

[Laqueesha 474]

For arma2 didnt the German version feature a American flag in the background?

Yup, even when the North American version didn't. ;)

[esco7800 10]

i see they have a distributor so dose that mean it is our is not coming to steam if not i will be highly up set because i don't see how it will work with arma2 steam version if i cant put it in my steam files

[AnimalMother92 10]

If there is no Steam version I'll be paying the Czech Republic a little visit :mad:

[Moklakins 10]

If there is no steam version i will not be getting it. I refuse to install securom which comes with the retail version.

[Zipper5 74]

BIS has removed their DRM from their games only a short while after their release, usually in a major patch (1.05 in Arma 2's case). I always want to have hard-copies of BIS' games unless I have to buy a digital version like I did with Queen's Gambit.

I think I'm going to get a DVD copy of OA though, even if it means shipping it this far from the US or UK. :butbut:

[Moklakins 10]

Even if they remove the DRM it still remains on your system and securom is really hard to get rid of.