Dear BI - As an American where should I pre-order OA so you get the most money?

[jpinard 10]

Dear BI. I am super excited about the coming release of Operation Arrowhead. This is one of those times where I really want to make sure as much of the money I spend on this game goes directly to you and not a retailer or 3rd party. But I also understand sales figures in big box stores is important as well.

This is why I'm asking where, as a person living in the United States, should I (and others who want to follow my lead) pre-order/purchase the upcoming Operation Arrowhead to make sure it counts the most for you?

Best Wishes,

-Jeff :)

[Vick 19]

someone can correct me if im wrong, but id say http://www.sprocketidea.com/joomla/

[Placebo 28]

Yup Sprocket is the way to give the most back to the developer :)

[SaOk 112]

Is the download version of Operation Arrowhead compatible with retail (DVD) version of the original game? Last summer the retail version arrived really late to Finland so I would prefer to buy the download version if things look bad again.

[rexehuk 16]

Wow they still sell it for 34 Euros! I bought Arma 2 from a store in UK on release day... but buying OA at full price when others will be offering lower isn't something I'd personally do :p.

If BI release this game without as many bugs as A2 then I may consider paying full!

[jpinard 10]

Is the download version of Operation Arrowhead compatible with retail (DVD) version of the original game? Last summer the retail version arrived really late to Finland so I would prefer to buy the download version if things look bad again.

I'd like to confirm as well. I purchased my retail copy through Best Buy, so I just want to double-check and make sure what I purchase from sprocket will work OK with the retail DVD. Thanks! :)

[Defunkt 431]

I expect I will download OA as soon as it's available as I did with A2 (may as well be from Sprocket if they have it on day one). Later on I'll look for a Gold edition with the two combined so I have boxed also.

[manzilla 1]

Now this is a great f&*%$n question. Absolutely, I want BIS to get as much of my $ as possible.

Sprocket it will be!

If you guys at BIS ever need to raise capital for anything shoot me a PM. That's what I do and I'd be glad to help where I can.

[Arma-2-Guru 55]

I want to spend as much money as I can on Operation Arrowhead, but I can't buy online so I will have to get it from Gamestation. I didn't buy ArmA II as soon as it came out because I needed to upgrade it a lot, but when I did buy it the store clerk guy told me I was probably the only person in my town who has bought the game, I don't think anybody knows what the hell it is in my town, apart from my friend who I always tell him about clan matches I've had.

[rainbow 0]

Well, it's really a good question. It's time to support the developer.

[Scrub 0]

How to know you have a Hot Product:

High Sales = A desired product + good marketing.

A reliable Product:

Low return rate = Robust/durable/capable

"A fanatics niche of Digital Crack, made by developers with character the customers trust":

People looking for methods to funnel money to/increase price of = !?!!?!!? :p

I agree. And BIS you should be very satisfied with your efforts and actions. You know this only happens when people see the deeper truth of what is being attempted (and accomplished)!

[grub 10]

Monk;1619099']I want to spend as much money as I can on Operation Arrowhead' date=' but I can't buy online so I will have to get it from Gamestation. I didn't buy ArmA II as soon as it came out because I needed to upgrade it a lot, but when I did buy it the store clerk guy told me I was probably the only person in my town who has bought the game, I don't think anybody knows what the hell it is in my town, apart from my friend [/quote']

Glad i'm not the only one. My clerk also added its "buggy as shit and not worth it". I asked "if he'd played it?" to which he replied "Nuh". After a short powerpoint display and an essay i'd prepared earlier on 'BIS' dedication to patching' he became very aware that in future playing games first is a good idea.

He was also now aware that the developers are the same guys who made the original Flashpoint (which he was a fan) and that Flashpoint 2 is Codemasters alone. "Oh! Thats why it was shit!"

[Darkhorse 1-6 16]

^ Keep spreading the word, Comrade! lol.

[Binkowski 26]

or, just wait for it to be released, and then buy it..

[max power 21]

I'm a fan of hard copies. Is there a preferred publisher that can sell me a material product that BIS has a more salubrious agreement with? If it comes out in Europe before North America, I will probably get the 505 version. Otherwise, I'll buy it in stores in Canada. Is there a third, better option for the devs?

[call_911 10]

Dear BI. I am super excited about the coming release of Operation Arrowhead. This is one of those times where I really want to make sure as much of the money I spend on this game goes directly to you and not a retailer or 3rd party. But I also understand sales figures in big box stores is important as well.

This is why I'm asking where, as a person living in the United States, should I (and others who want to follow my lead) pre-order/purchase the upcoming Operation Arrowhead to make sure it counts the most for you?

Best Wishes,

-Jeff :)

http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=10318

http://www.meridian4.com/games/arma2/index.html

[Dwarden 1124]

answer for sure is Sprocket http://www.sprocketidea.com/joomla/

which is ran by Idea Games

and OA will be there sooner or later ...

[EricM 0]

and OA will be there sooner or later ...

Yes, but in which language(s) ?

[Dead3yez 0]

and OA will be there sooner or later ...

Available at 00:00:01 on 29th? :)

And also what about activations, will it be managed by securom with max of 5 activations or what? 'cause if so then that is just an extra reason to buy it on disc instead.