ArmA2: Operation Arrowhead Impressions - ALL OA Impressions/Videos/Screenies Here

[NeMeSiS 11]

You could also just use a different filetype then jpg. :p

[Azamato 0]

Request! :D

Can somebody please post a video of how they play a multiplayer game. Detailed :p

Like in the menu, go to mp, choose server, play etc pls :D

[kklownboy 43]

Just some kudos for those in the know, about beyond3D;

http://forum.beyond3d.com/showthread.php?p=1452219#post1452219

"Arma 2 looks absolutely breathtaking and though it has some few rough things it also excels in others and I would dare to say it is the only challenger to Crysis. From top notch HDR, shading, very extensive use of POM, realtime global shadow system, 24h lighting, dynamic DOF, motionblur, full destructibility, interactive grass etc, and borderline insane polygon detail on weapons, vehicles and much much more. Heck IMO the tree detail is so big it dwarfes Crysis trees, the insane polygon amount per tree, vegetation layers and that they are 3D even 3-5km away (though LODed down but still they aint sprites!). "

[mr.g-c 6]

Yes and "Chernobus" rocks too.... lol....

This screenshot is breathtaking....

http://img541.imageshack.us/img541/2006/arma2oa5.jpg

I could actually print that on a poster and hang it on my wall...

I had a similar poster with an F14, but this is just wow... and its from a fcking Game.... Jesus christ...

Edited July 15, 2010 by mr.g-c

[kylania 568]

Can somebody please post a video of how they play a multiplayer game. Detailed :p

Like in the menu, go to mp, choose server, play etc pls :D

That's basically it, really.

[RogueBlade 0]

That's basically it, really.

No, that's very far from it due to every person with their own server running their favourite sh1tty little mod.

So now he has to go download it. Oh wait, he can't install/use the mod with out the incredibly hard to use cmd prompt six updater. Maybe we should tell him to use the 'search' feature on a 200+ page thread about how to use it?

[Callsign 128]

The six updater isn't hard and really, why are you in this community if you reject the idea of using addons? That's essentially what the community is about.

[Zipper5 74]

It's not really hard, but it's definitely more tedious than simply being provided a direct download link.

To be honest I have no beef with anyone using the SIX Updater so long as they provide a normal direct download for those who want to use one, like myself. :)

[Callsign 128]

I'm kinda of the same opinion to be honest, but if i can figure it out, everyone can :P

[tsb247 0]

Epic moment right now, im trapped on top of a building in Imatar (I believe its called) and Im badly wounded, I also got 2 patrols of takistan militia after my ass, one of them just tried to climb up the ladder to finnish me off!

Wait?! That AI can do ladders on their own now?! :eek:

Edited July 15, 2010 by tsb247
spelling mistake

[RogueBlade 0]

The six updater isn't hard and really, why are you in this community if you reject the idea of using addons? That's essentially what the community is about.

Because I've never played any other PC game in the past 10 years that is as hard to play online with mods. I love this game no doubt and MP as well. But that's because I've taken the time and effort to learn how to use six updater and yoma and navigate the awful ACE website etc etc

We can't deny its complexity and tell all the new comers its easy and tell them what noob gamers they are and expect the to just play codmw2 simply because they cant understand modding and playing this game mp.

I'm sorry it just angers me because that's what I see half the time on the forums.

[jakerod 254]

Wait?! That AI can do ladders on their own now?! :eek:

They have been able to do that since ArmA II and possibly even earlier than that.

[kylania 568]

Because I've never played any other PC game in the past 10 years that is as hard to play online with mods.

Putting files in a folder and adding -mod=folder to a shortcut isn't what I'd call "hard to play", but whatever. Just like selecting a server to play on from a list isn't difficult at all.

Here's a post on how to install mods. There's even a video that shows you how to install them. For people new to Multiplayer there's a New To Multiplayer guide even. There's plenty of information out there, most of it presented in very easy to understand formats as these links.

If you're having this much trouble, my first advice would be "ignore ACE". If installing it is difficult for you, actually playing it will only be more so. Stick to vanilla, and play on modless servers. There's plenty out there.

[RogueBlade 0]

Thanks, but if you read the rest of my post you will see I am fine with managing and playing mods. I was explaining what it was like 'at first' and what it is like for many users who opt out of this community due to the complexities.

[SWAT_BigBear 0]

Thanks, but if you read the rest of my post you will see I am fine with managing and playing mods. I was explaining what it was like 'at first' and what it is like for many users who opt out of this community due to the complexities.

+1

I've spent many hours over the years teaching players how to use mods.

1 out 4 never came back, out of several dozen players.

OT,

ArmA2 & OA have enough content, that I feel our Vanilla server is plenty.

Edited July 16, 2010 by SWAT_BigBear

[Nightrain 10]

Thanks, but if you read the rest of my post you will see I am fine with managing and playing mods. I was explaining what it was like 'at first' and what it is like for many users who opt out of this community due to the complexities.

I really do have a hard time believing this. I just started using mods back in March for the first time and its really simple. Granted I don't use the six updater because I don't need too for anything I use, but using modfolders is not difficult.

[liquidpinky 11]

I really do have a hard time believing this. I just started using mods back in March for the first time and its really simple. Granted I don't use the six updater because I don't need too for anything I use, but using modfolders is not difficult.

OA makes it even simpler again. with the ability to select them while in game and no need for any command line prompts.

I certainly don't think there is any real difficulties in the installation of mods especially compared to a lot of other games, creating them looks a bit technical sometimes but I intend to try making my own eventually anyway.

[whisper 0]

Because I've never played any other PC game in the past 10 years that is as hard to play online with mods. I love this game no doubt and MP as well. But that's because I've taken the time and effort to learn how to use six updater and yoma and navigate the awful ACE website etc etc

We can't deny its complexity and tell all the new comers its easy and tell them what noob gamers they are and expect the to just play codmw2 simply because they cant understand modding and playing this game mp.

I'm sorry it just angers me because that's what I see half the time on the forums.

Hopefully the new "mods management" menu in OA is only the 1st step of what BI is planning, and we'll have soon fully integrated mod management / download / restart done seamlessly by the game itself.

** finger crossed **

Suma or Maruk wrote that they are still working on better mod management

[cartier90 0]

Is there any chance of a more realistic and nuanced Thermal imaging system than black and white, one that would reflect hot parts of cars etc and people - eg hotter face than pants area for example. Does any one know how to up the contrast on the OA thermal sights ?

[EricM 0]

Is there any chance of a more realistic and nuanced Thermal imaging system than black and white, one that would reflect hot parts of cars etc and people - eg hotter face than pants area for example. Does any one know how to up the contrast on the OA thermal sights ?

Lol, It's already the case !

[cartier90 0]

Eric, how do you mean, the thermal sights just show a solid bright white for people , cars are the same ???

[EricM 0]

Hum... No... in OA faces are hotter than the rest of the body, same goes for vehicles which have their tires/tracks and engine heat up as they drive, same goes for canons etc...

OA Flir is as subtle as one can get, or are you refering to old arma 2 system ?

[cartier90 0]

Eric, you may be right, Im in OA, and in takistan in one of the apaches, with the 'old' thermal black and white, not sure how to get the 'subtle' thermal sights.

Can you get the nuanced thermals with handheld weapons, the TWS ones I get are again just black and white.

[nodunit 397]

If you mean as in the rainbow thermal imaging then no that would be unrealistic for military vehicles, none of them use it for varying reasons.

When it comes to military the colors you will most likely be seeing are monochrome, green or red with the brightness or contrast of the color ranging to its display color..IE brighter green vs darker green white vs black etc. and display), none of them use anything like this. Most likely because it's not quite thermal but infared

http://img.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2008/02_01/thermal4PA0502_800x536.jpg

Some examples of FLIR military and none. http://www.x20.org/images/infrared_image_of_tank.jpg http://www.7b.org/thermal/IR_250.html

http://www.officer.com/article/photos/1227209273161_flir.jpg

http://assets.cio.com/documents/cache/images/slideshows/2009/02/flir_vision_blk.jpg

http://www.i-i-s.net/thumb/Flir%20Thumb.jpg

http://www.findrongray.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/flir_example.jpg

http://arlingtoncardinal.blogharbor.com/2008Articles/SanDiegoFLIR1.jpg

By comparisong we're lucky in the FLIR we get isn't blurry and fuzzy.

Edited July 17, 2010 by NodUnit

[cartier90 0]

Nod , no I know that I am to expect a greyscale image and do infact get this. What I het is inconsistent. One perp might be grey scaled with different body parts a different shade , others are simply a solid White.

It's a similar story to vehicles ...il post a few pics when I get a chance. Shooting your own side for example results in a strange darkening of the section of their body I hit . Turning their arms to turn black while their body stays White ?

I certainly fldont get the dame contrast volume in game in the background environment.

iPhone typing so excuse mistakes .

Edited July 17, 2010 by cartier90