I neeeeeed this!

[Hachiman 10]

Guys I am begging for your assistance. I just finished watching this outstanding ARMA video on Youtube -

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7yxkWYkPoEg

I need this map! I own a copy of ARMA2 and have installed the latest patch, please can you tell me what mods and maps I require to create a mission just like the one in the video.

I loved how all the sparks showered off the explosions and the gun and combat sounds were simply pure awesomeness. Please tell me any mods I need to replicate that awesome mission. Any help will be much appreciated.

[Deadfast 43]

Why don't people ever read video descriptions? They are there for a reason ;)

Addons used are listed in the sidebar of my other vid "Razani Gameplay" link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QpW_o46tg30

=>

My current list of addons :)

Not all was in effect in this video but at least the ones marked with (*)

@ad_helos*

@Artillery_ssp*

@British_RMC_v1.3

@C1987_M16a4*

@Camels

@CBA*

@CH_Tank*

@Desert_USMC

@Dirty_NVG

@F.A.V mod

@FFA_MOD

@FLIR

@gac_h53epack

@gdtmod_binocular

@gdtmod_compas

@gdtmod_helicopter*

@gdtmod_javalin*

@Gravel_Roadspeed*

@HiFi_AIR*

@HiFi_Vehical*

@HSO_Arma2*

@INKO

@Japahto

@JTD*

@KA50

@LittleBirds*

@Merc_Units*

@NIM_Weather*

@Nighstalkers (Color Module) :D*

@Panthera

@Pistolfied_Tracers*

@PMC_Apache*

@Polish_Army

@Ragdoll*

@Razani*

@RH_Heli_Sound*

@Russian_Tankpack*

@Sakulightfix*

@SLX*

@SOWmod

@TRSM_Tracked*

@Us_Army09*

@USEC_Weapons*

@Vapor Trails*

@VopSound2.1*

[Hachiman 10]

Why don't people ever read video descriptions? They are there for a reason ;)

I got so excited after watching the video that I didn't even think to check the video description. I feel like such a dumbass.

Thanks for your help Deadfast. Did you create that video?

[Deadfast 43]

Nope, not mine :)

[Hachiman 10]

I was just reading the comments posted on Youtube and it seems I'm not the only one who was totally blown away by the video. IMHO it is the best gameplay video I have ever seen. It is now my life quest to replicate that gameplay on my own PC. :)

[Relemar 10]

i still cannot find the afgghan village though how to usei t

[Hachiman 10]

i still cannot find the afgghan village though how to usei t

I think it's the Razani v0.55 map. I think we need to install CAA1 first. I'm currently downloading all the mods that I think we will need but I have to go to bed right now so tomorrow I will try to get it to work, and if I am successful I will post a summary of what to do. If I am unsuccessful I will beg those who know what to do to help us. :)

[thales100 10]

I need this map!

Its Afghan Village map, youll need the CAA1 mod, check this post by kju :

http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?t=84782

[Hachiman 10]

Its Afghan Village map, youll need the CAA1 mod, check this post by kju :

Crap, I thought it was the Razani v0.55 map so I downloaded it last night.

I'm downloading CAA1 at this very moment, is the Afghan Village map included in CAA1?

[thales100 10]

Crap, I thought it was the Razani v0.55 map so I downloaded it last night.

I'm downloading CAA1 at this very moment, is the Afghan Village map included in CAA1?

Well, i dont think you wasted any bandwidth with this map ;), youll need to download it from - http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=3525 (mirror at bottom of page) i.e. .

[jibemorel 10]

I'm downloading CAA1 at this very moment, is the Afghan Village map included in CAA1?

No, it's Avgani & Afghan Village made by Opteryx. The link has been removed a few month ago from Armaholic. But, i think you can find a link in this forum using the search function.

Razani is really a great map too. You need CAA1 for both of them.

[Hachiman 10]

Thanks for your help guys. CAA1 has finally downloaded, I shall download Avgani & Afghan Village maps right now. :)

[Bulldogs 10]

Armaholic has an offsight link for it, just check the Armaholic page (under Arma 1 mods -> Islands)

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I forgot to add that some people are reporting problems with textures when using it under CAA1, but if you have that problem there's some new configs out there that can help.

[Hachiman 10]

Armaholic has an offsight link for it, just check the Armaholic page (under Arma 1 mods -> Islands)

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I forgot to add that some people are reporting problems with textures when using it under CAA1, but if you have that problem there's some new configs out there that can help.

Thanks mate. I have now successfully downloaded the Avgani & Afghan Village maps and am currently in the process of installing CAA1.

[Thirdup 0]

Anyone know why Opteryx abandoned that map project?

I was really looking forward to it being ported over officially by the maker. I got it running when ArmA2 released by using a few old ArmA1 files, but it still kicked some errors. My squad used to run that map every week in ArmA1 but there is some resistance to using CAA1 right now (just such a large d/l I guess).

*edit and yes, the two map titles were transposed in the clip

17hx-urYmtk

[jibemorel 10]

Those maps works like a charm with CAA1

Sakakah Al Jawf by Opteryx : http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=2191 (quiet long to load with the editor, but high FPS ingame)

Sbrodjistan by Old Bear : http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=2191

They are both a desertic environment.

[mrcash2009 0]

Crap, I thought it was the Razani v0.55 map so I downloaded it last night.

I'm downloading CAA1 at this very moment, is the Afghan Village map included in CAA1?

No, CAA1 gives you/is all stock arma1 maps fixed without error for arma2 play, whereas afgan village etc are user maps/addon maps made for arma1.

Although grab caa1 first and then add afghan villa map etc into it, this ironed out a load of errors for me combining with caa1 :

The main answer is afghan village is part of 2 maps and download it from here:

http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=3525

Its not a waste of time having caa1 becuase it fixes up a lot of things and you get all arma1 desert type maps which are great and performance is superb under arma2. For me trying to run afghan village map without caa1 caused lots of errors. I think the only error you might get is about "horizon" .. something in afghan map, which makes no difference at all.

@ third up

I got it running when ArmA2 released by using a few old ArmA1 files, but it still kicked some errors.

As I say combine it with caa1 and it wont :) I did the same as you originally and it was an error-fest.

Edited November 9, 2009 by mrcash2009

[Hachiman 10]

I can't get CAA1 to work :(

I will describe what I have done so far step by step, hopefully someone can pinpoint where I have gone wrong.

First I installed the ARMA2 104 patch.

Next I created 4 new folders in my ArmA 2 directory.

Program Files\Bohemia Interactive\ArmA 2\@CAA1\Addons

and

Program Files\Bohemia Interactive\ArmA 2\@OAC\Addons

Next I installed CAA1 in both of the new Addons files.

Now I have a folder called x in both my Addons folders.

Inside the x folders are 2 more folders called caa1 and oac

Inside the caa1 folder is 3 more folders called addons and docs and keys

Inside the oac folder is a folder called oac_core

Inside the oac_core folder are two more folders called addons and keys

I now have 2 new icons on my desktop. One is called Play ArmA II with CAA1 and the other one is called Play ArmA II (beta) with CAA1

When I try to open either of these 2 new desktop icons I receive a message that says The item 'arma2.exe' that this shortcut refers to has been changed or moved, so this shortcut will no longer work properly

When I right click on either of the icons and look at the target box in properties it says "C:\Program Files\Bohemia Interactive\ArmA 2\@OAC\Addons\arma2.exe" -nosplash -mod=x\oac\oac_core;x\caa1

Could someone please offer some suggestions. :)

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After spending countless hours reading old threads I finally found out that the Afghan village map doesn't even work for ArmA 2 if you don't already own a copy of ArmA 1.

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRGGGGHHHHHHH

FFS I wish that was posted in a sticky!!!

[CarlGustaffa 3]

Afghan village map doesn't even work for ArmA 2 if you don't already own a copy of ArmA 1.

Thanks for the heads up. It works for me, but I have Arma1 still installed. Not sure why though, haven't touched it since before Arma2 was released. However, we have new players that only have Arma2, so I guess I can scrap the ideas for this map then.

[Hachiman 10]

Thanks for the heads up. It works for me, but I have Arma1 still installed. Not sure why though, haven't touched it since before Arma2 was released. However, we have new players that only have Arma2, so I guess I can scrap the ideas for this map then.

Yes unfortunately those whom don't already own a copy of ArmA 1 get error message Addon 'afghan_village' requires addon 'CAPlants' when trying to open the Afghan village or Avgani maps.

It's a real bummer as I really wanted to play those maps, I have honestly lost interest in this game now however I will purchase Operation Arrowhead when it is released as it's sure to feature desert maps and units.

[Shadow NX 1]

Was a pretty short lifequest then :D

Seriously, ArmA1/2 and all the modfolder stuff can get very complex at times, take your time and ask here if you dont know something and youll get it to run for sure, might take a bit though.

[thales100 10]

I finally found out that the Afghan village map doesn't even work for ArmA 2 if you don't already own a copy of ArmA 1.

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRGGGGHHHHHHH

FFS I wish that was posted in a sticky!!!

Thats not true m8, i dont have Arma 1 (and never had it) and i can play just fine on these maps running CAA1. ;)

[Hachiman 10]

Seriously, ArmA1/2 and all the modfolder stuff can get very complex at times

It's a real shame that an all-in-one mod bundle hasn't yet been created, I'm sure plenty of other people like myself who aren't very computer savvy would much appreciate such a package.

take your time and ask here if you dont know something and youll get it to run for sure, might take a bit though.

I found several threads on Armaholic where people have already pointed out that without ArmA 1 it is impossible to open the Afghan and Avgani maps.

It is beyond me why Bohemia didn't include a desert map in ArmA 2, it would obviously be extremely popular considering that there are currently 2 wars being fought in the middle east.

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Thats not true m8, i dont have Arma 1 (and never had it) and i can play just fine on these maps running CAA1. ;)

This is good news! Light at the end of the tunnel!

Thanks for giving me hope, I shall keep trying to install CAA1.

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I got CAA1 to work.

Now I will try to install the Afghan and Avgani maps again.

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The maps work and they run beautifully. Thanks to all those who helped me. :)

[mrcash2009 0]

Told you they work :)

hehe.

[Hachiman 10]

Told you they work :)

hehe.

Yeah you were right mate.:D I love these new maps. Chernarus is a very good map but I much prefer the Afghan village and Avgani maps, and the game runs perfectly smooth on them. I'm in milsim heaven.

mrcash2009, would you know exactly which mod is required to create the realistic explosion effects like in this video -

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7yxkWYkPoEg