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Thank you, Ians! 1) So there's not much really. Too bad. IMO there should be an option in ACE settings to disable this so that player playing missions without ear protection (like the basecamp or armory) doesn't get deaf for real! :) 2) Nope, it was only me firing the weapon. The new ArmA basecamp training mission that comes with OA. 3) Any idea for a troubleshooting procedure then? I couldn't find anything CQB related in ace keys (ACE settings dialog) so I guess I have to make sure that my OA keys are correctly mapped. metalcraze Don't expect me to repeat my posts. If something wasn't clear enough, please point the respective part. I'm talking about most of the situations / general behavior, not some phenomenas. Blind in the grass vs inafected in the grass is not a minor disadvantage. Observation. The player vs AI in the grass is not a sublime but a striking difference, opposite to what you're trying to present, so no fancy testing is required.

Transparent grass would be a better solution http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?t=109264 but the ability to raise posture while prone would be a partial solution too.

Excellent point, Cookieeater! And yes, making it semi-transparent would be the most desirable solution.

I haven't found anything on grasscutter usage other than for mission creators. Going through the following http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?t=109264&highlight=grasscutter http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?t=97352 sadly I discovered that there's no solution except GDT Mod Grass which is unlikely to be allowed on MP. I'm surprised ACE haven't looked into the issue as the grass seems to be the uber-AI stronghold. EDIT: 1. I tried Base Camp in OA. How do we deal with deafness from loud weapons fire if there's no ear protection in the inventory? 2. Every time I fired MAWS I got injured. Third time - dead. Can I prevent it? 3. How do I switch to CQB sights. Neither the OA's key [/] nor ACE's [sHIFT-F] did work. I've read http://ace.dev-heaven.net/wagn/Features already. Might have missed something...

It's not about how grass conceals. It's about how it's getting in the way. Is it clear now? Player often has to move aside because a freaking piece of weed obstructs he's view. Moved a bit to the left... Damn! Another blade! AI is like - went prone... 1 second... bang - kill! AI detection capabilities should be limited by a percentage when AI is prone + some randomized, small delay before shooting. There's a grass related option in ACE settings but it's inactive. What would that be?

Thanks for your answer but I rather meant detection capabilities - player vs AI.

Will OA give me some extra features while playing ArmA 2 sp missions on Chernarus, like material penetration for example, or has new features been added in recent ArmA 2 patches anyway? I'm not interested in new content (maps, units, vehicles etc.). Only new gameplay features.

Please ask in appropriate forum topic :) Drop me a link and I promise I'll add something on the subject. EDIT: I've just ought OA and installed it to the same directory as my ArmA 2 I were using so far. I automatically got a Combined Operations shortcut created on my desktop (as Arma 2 + OA = CO) and, when launched, access to all missions, campaigns and content from both games in one place, powered by really improved UI. Hassle free! Especially that both Sprocket ArmA 2 and Sprocket OA came in latest versions, so no patches were required.

Jeez. Is there some sort of "usage manual" for CO? It's obviously needed... Fortunately ArmA 2 uses software sound engine so, AFAIK, the only difference you'd get is the sound quality. found in the community FAQ http://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Ask_Bohemia_(about_Operation_Arrowhead..._or_anything_else_you_want_to_ask)!#Community_FAQ:_Purpose_and_guidelines Either that list is incomplete or the improved penetration simulation is only for OA maps. Also http://www.bistudio.com/index.php/english/games/arma-2-series/operation-arrowhead -> http://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Ask_Bohemia_about_A2OA_-_Answers Reading that I've come to a conclusion that most engine improvements will get to ArmA 2 via patches anyway. Sound: Other No specifics here though.

One word - c.o.n.f.u.s.i.n.g. I'd play it as a CO (A2 and OA from sprocket installed in the same directory) so I don't think there'd something like "play in A2" and "play in OA".

The OP does not seem to mention sprocket versions. I bought both A2 and A2 OA on sprocket. Is there a dedicated installation howto for that scenario? I have A2 already installed and configured (and ran many times). It would be nice to be able to combine it with OA into CO without reinstalling... EDIT: How to combine Sprocket A2 and OA http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?p=1863571#post1863571

One of the main culprits in ArmA 1 and ArmA 2 is that once you go prone on grass AI has a huge advantage. Were there any attempts to address the issue in ACE? I guess it's directly related to foliage view obstruction boxes too. I'm asking because I haven't noticed any improvements in that field while playing ACE recently.

I clearly stated that I'm after gameplay improvements only. You said I'll get some performance and AI improvements. That's great. So improved material penetration simulation should be there too.

So in general during e.g. ArmA 2 campaign I won't see much of new features thanks to OA.

Thanks for all your answers! It doesn't mean that I wouldn't like to learn more on the suject of how much ACE and OA improves ArmA 2 gameplay but I appreciate your input.

Tough decission. Considering that I'm not interested in new content I would only need OA to play the latest ACE mod version...

I assume that not all of such global features has been incorporated into ArmA 2 patches. Right?

Will I get at least the new sound engine in ArmA 2? http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?t=83717

Sure, if the problem is my pocket to heavy by 15 euros ;) http://www.sprocketidea.com/joomla/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=sprocket.tpl&product_id=32&category_id=11&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=2 Will I at least get some extra features while playing sp missions on Chernarus, like material penetration for example, or has new features been added in recent ArmA 2 patches anyway? http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?t=122520

Will there be any updates to ACE for vanilla ArmA 2? Is that ACE far behind the ACE for OA 1.11?

Is this still alive?

Are you interested in ACE+ArmA2 vanilla MP? Mission like the SP 02: Eye for an eye would be perfect; same but PvP = perfect^2, as I still don't like the uber-AI.

Would our preferences match? I am looking for MP buddy to play ACE+ArmA2 vanilla. Mission like the SP 02: Eye for an eye would be perfect; same but PvP = perfect^2, as I still don't like the uber-AI.

Well done! IMO you should put the download versions on some "no waiting" service like http://www.mediafire.com/