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Wont be touching Vista with a very long Barge-Pole for as long as I possibly can. OS's in my opinion should be slicker, quicker, leaner and run games faster with each new implementation - and I dont think it's happening. We are just given a load of extra features that we dont need, they slow our machines down and we pay for the nose for them. DX10 is the only thing I could want it for; although I am in no rush whatsoever. #C

They didnt want to develop any individual character, yet 'William Porter' has been blogging for how long? Seems to me that its a lot easier not to do a cohesive campaign. #C

Agree that it will get a lot better.. Annoyed that I shelled out 30 quid for a German retail product that should have been a lot better. I would be a lot less pissed off had I actually been able to play it bug free (I mean - Game-ruining-bug free. The smaller ones I could put up with). I've shelved it until the next patch. So essentially I have paid up front in good faith and ended up with an unfinished version that noone is going to make it easy to patch.. (Well, except 6thsense) If I had known it was so unfinished, I would have waited.. I was a committed OFP'er so I went out of my way to buy early. However, I feel like I've been kicked in the 'nads in return. #C

You can get extra activations with a valid reason.. Contact the publisher. #C

Exactly. Totally agree. There is nowhere near enough info coming out of BIS about the patch release.. Players who have downloaded the Demo for free can see a much more polished game, whereas we fools that actually went out to buy the game (some went to extreme lengths) are left with a pretty buggy game - with sod all information coming our way. All I want is some indication of when this patch will be out so I can play this game again..... Better yet, someone from BIS to actually say what their plans are w.r.t its release!! Is it too much to ask for BIS to keep their customers informed? This isnt a 'Mod' you know. I expect better. #C

Been answered loads of times before, however; Yes you can install for use as a dedicated server, the Dedicated Server .exe file does not require the DVD or whatever to be inserted. I've set one up with my Morphicon download version (though I had to use up a registration - and they said they would give me more when I need them; with a valid reason of course). You will of course need a decent spec Laptop and a good broadband connection to run it with any half decent amount of players. As a guide, my 'Server' (Athlon 3000Xp, 1Gb RAM, ATI9800Pro) with 568k Up, 8Meg down broadband can cope with about 10-12 people. Above that number and the processor sits at 100%. #C

Yeah, but it seems to be going a wee bit off topic.. Runway lengths etc etc.. I would hope that the next patch is made available to those that went out of their way to buy it "before" the 505 release comes out. Assuming that the 505 release is on DVD, it will already have the patch applied. I would like to think that other publishers (Morphicon etc - assuming they will be given it in time) would have it ready for download on or before that date. In fact, if the release date is 16th Feb and the Demo has a lot of these features implemented already; BIS really should be pulling out ALL the stops to get this patch out...and Quick!! I've shelved this game due to the fact that it simply isn't ready enough 'at present' for me to play. I'm a bit disappointed, especially as the Demo seems to be getting more attention at present; however I do realise what a great game we will have in a few months. Ta #C

Yeah, I'm waiting for the next patch so I can play the game again. I'm taking a break until the game matures a bit. Any info on a possible release date from BIS would be appreciated! Cheers #C

Im waiting for another patch or two to come out before I get stuck into this game properly. There are too many annoying bugs for me to play even the campaign properly.. The game simply isn't finished.. UK gamers.. I would wait until the UK release. I wish I had.. Until then I will be playing OFP. Oh... as the heli targeting controls are so (insert your own comment here). Expect to have to buy a joystick. I have to freelook with the mouse to be able to lock onto anything with any degree of accuracy - is trackir being pimped for this game? Surely it isn't meant to be this fiddly to lock onto a target (with AGM's) that your radar is already showing up as 'red' (i.e. Enemy target)? Yes, the game has amazing promise. When it's ready it will be 'almost' everything I had hoped for. #C

Cool, thanx.. Does it matter? I knew you would be looking here - and it is a relevant topic (the translation mod is part of 6thsense.eu mod pack, innit..) Soooooo.. #C

Hi Sickboy.. Quick query about the English 'mod'.. I have noticed that when I start the 'North Bases CTF12', it displays 'Sand All Around CTF16' (Or similar) when loading the mission. Could this be a small mistake in translation/replacing texts? Whoops if this has been mentioned before.. #C

The time it takes is dictated by your hardware. I got quite frustrated with the delay - especially when flying. When I had my old graphics card (ATI 9800 pro) it took a lot longer to go to First Person from the map screen than with my new graphics card (ATI x1950 pro). Its MUCH better than it was; however, it's still nowhere near as good as in OFP. Cheers #C

Same here. Patching the German (in my case 1.01) download version with German patch v1.02 worked fine for me. #C

Yeah, I modified my original post. The English was due to the fact that I had renamed 'some' of my old 'in English' files as a backup - before I put the original 1.01 versions back in order to patch to 1.02. There was in effect 2 copies of the same modified files (one 1.01 English, one 1.02 German) in the subdirectories - though I assumed that the renamed versions would not be used. When I started the game, it still used the old files for some reason and I was getting my UI etc in English.. However... It couldnt start a mission that I tried; so I removed these backup files and after restarting the game it went back to German.. Fishy goings on in the ArmA subdirectories.. Could this be of use when modding to implement English? EDIT. #SniperAndy.... Old post mate.. More than a few minutes out of date. However your post failed to answer any of my questions anyway. Did you have a reason for that post other than giving general advice to the masses - You seem to be answering a problem 'you assumed' I was having rather than one I was 'actually' having - With a sprinkling of condescension to boot.. Cheers.. #C

There is a way round a reinstall - well there was for me anyway. Installed a second copy using VMware and took the files that the language patch replaced. I then copied them back into the Armed Assault installation directory of my PC. You can get a list of files replaced by the English 'patch' by looking at the Patchwise logfile in the Armed Assault installation directory. Once I had these original files back in the directory, it patched ok and 1.02 Not sure if it will work if you install to another temporary machine to get the files.. I havent tried it. Cheers BIS #C

For reinstalls of the download version..... -Did you have to reactivate it again - as I assume it was on the same computer/hardware? -Did it use up a licence? -Did you do a clean installation - or go over the top of the old one? ##yeah, I am using the English 'patch'. I think there are quite a few people using it too.. Cheers #C

I was in the middle of installing but due to some of my modified files (Language patch) it had paused looking for original copies. I luckily read the above post about the Morphicon version (thats what I have) so I have Aborted patching! Can anyone confirm whether this patch is compatible with the Morphicon download version??? - to avoid my using up another licence due to a reinstall! Cheers #C

Looks like Morphicon have released german 1.02.. Just downloading from their website link to a forum on ; http://www.forum.german-gamers-club.eu/showthread.php?t=2345 Cheers #C

Throw me a bone here please - so I can start playing ArmA again.. Placebo - Do you know whether the German version will be released tonight - or is it likely to be during or after the weekend? It would be good to know, that's all! Cheers #C

I second that.. Firedaemon is an option until the .exe problems are fixed. #C

I think that server admins should join together to stamp it out - though I havent had much of a problem with it 'yet'. There should be a forum of some kind for server admins to share Ban details so other server admins can 'choose' whether to Ban or not. This would effectively (well almost) relegate persistent TK'ers to playing single player missions - where they can TK all they want. #C

I get this with some missions.. I just go away and make a cup of coffee - by the time I get back, it's joined the game. Sometimes it takes a loooong time. I have a speedy connection and a decent machine spec, so I would think that this area of Armed Assault that could do with some tweaking.. #C

I like it - it has a lot of bugs to iron out. When they are sorted it will be cool! 2 things.. Dont think it's off-topic, but anyway! 1. Not sure about the new aiming system - plus there is some sort of random inaccuracy when you shoot. ie.. Bullets don't go where you aim them - especially noticable with sniper rifles. 2. CTI (as it stands) sucks... I love the versions for OFP and I .have NO IDEA why this ridiculously buggy version was included?!! (How long till crCTI ArmA is ready?) I know that the Czechs and Germans are being used as playtesters to an extent (before the big rest-of-europe and UK/US releases) but come on BIS.. I repeat. I like Armed Assault and I think I will love it (like OFP - one of only 2 games on my HDD). That is; once the problems have been resolved! #C

I have Emailed Morphicon about this; I used one of my activations to er... activate a copy I wanted to use as a server (which you shouldn't need to do, really). I asked them what to do if I ran out of activations due to machine rebuilds etc. Reply below.. So, looks good then.. We shouldnt be stuck due to a system rebuild etc.. Just keep your email receipt safe! #C

3248 (Athlon 4200x2 skt939, 2Gb DDR333, X1950 Pro 256Mb) #C