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I think its justified to say BIS gives us our money's worth and to ATI, Nividia, Intel and AMD, the ArmA series is one of the main targets besides some flight sims for all my PC hardware upgrades. I never expect a PC-only sim to be glossy and finished on release because we'd never get it and also developement, time costs would outway content... hmm i guess anyway. Its a shame on some of the game sites that ArmA 2 doesnt get a mention. Thanks to BIS and the beta testers for 1.60 :)

Very impressed with the game and the support BIS. Looks like the AI are going to give us some payback now !

2nd that Recta DP and i suggest a small laptop until Dslyecxi prints and if he ever does considering whats happening with digital books. I have a 12" notebook which i use for this great guide and flight sims etc. By the way i use my TIR5 as infantry on the move heaps better now and wouldnt be without it especially when crossing a open area. Just had to stick with it and tweak :) thanks Dslyecxi

Whats the condition of the disc and have you given it a polish with a dvd cleaning cloth. If there is a scratch or blemish then try taking it to a video rental shop and get it machine polished in one of the disc cleaners... they look like a pc. Is your dvd drive faulty which i doubt unless that is the message is different every time and then i would be looking at that. If all that is verified and you still get the same message all the time i'd be looking for another dvd to install from so if a friend has one try that but use your license key. Transfer all your dvd content to one of your hard drives and install from there but youll have to look up how to do that. At wits end ! .... Im not sure if thisll work with a dvd purchase but it should becuase i read in these forums that you can get the install files from anywhere so long as you have a legit license key. Anyway try downloading the sprocket install files to your HD and install from there.... ill pm you a link unless you can find one closer and youll need the setup.exe and all the bin files from setup01.bin - setup07.bin. The md5 setup and sub files are to check the downloaded files but ive never used it so youll have to look up md5 and how to use it if you want to verify the files downloaded. pm sent...

Patch 1.00 - 1.09 brings all versions up to 1.09 Quote:This is the official update for Arma 2 from 1.00 version to 1.09. http://www.arma2.com/index.php?option=com_rokdownloads&view=file&Itemid=20&id=510%3Aarma-2-patch-1-00-to-1〈=en If you have OA then do the OA 1.59 which is all inclusive complete patch for ArmA 2 , OA , BAF, PMC. ( if i read it correct ArmA 2 has to be up to 1.05 at least) http://www.arma2.com/index.php?option=com_rokdownloads&view=file&Itemid=20&id=511%3Aarma2oa-a-rft-patch-1〈=en Then the ArmA 2 1.10 patch unless theres a newer all inclusive patch out to replace the above 1.59 that includes 1.10... wont be long for this one im guessing.. hoping. http://www.arma2.com/index.php?option=com_rokdownloads&view=file&Itemid=20&id=749%3Aarma-2-patch-1〈=en

Im guessing your installation files are corrupt or your disc/drive is faulty so can you tell us what OA you have... DvD , Sprocket, Steam. Win7, Always right click on install file and "Run as Administrator" Check disc surface. Try a different drive to install from. Copy files from disc to hd and install from hd save location. Get install files from a friend etc. which is ok by BIS as long as key is legit.... i posted a friend these files on a usb and he returned the usb when finnished.

If its a sprocket download like i have make sure you right mouse click on the install exe and select "run as administrator" and also im wondering why your install is trying to install a 1.06 patch exe. :confused: After a fresh install which means deleting anything relating in install path and also in C:\Users\your pc's name\Documents\.. 1.59 is the only patch you need at this stage and again make sure you right click the patch exe and select "run as administrator" http://www.arma2.com/index.php?option=com_rokdownloads&view=file&Itemid=20&id=511%3Aarma2oa-a-rft-patch-1〈=en If you sort this out let us know what gives and if not get back to us with more info like What type of install ie: Steam, DVD, Sprocket etc. What the install exe is called... mines just "setup.exe" Can you install something else as a test to the same drive.

As far as im aware the game isnt region locked and if you look at some Ebay sellers (who have %100 feedback) they ship worldwide. http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Arma-2-II-Reinforcements-Game-Computer-PC-DVD-New-/150600865604?pt=AU_PC_Video_Games_Games&hash=item231082d744 Myself, i get BIS's games via Sprocket so BIS gets more spendula and when i finnish the download i copy the files to a USB stick and label it. If i lose my serial number i can retrieve it in my account at sprocket. http://www.sprocketidea.com/joomla/index.php?page=shop.browse&category_id=11&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=2 note... i have ArmA 2 DVD bought in Aussie and my Operation Arrowhead and Reinforcements are downloads from Sprocket and everything installs ok just make sure it all goes into the same directory as ArmA 2.

Foxhound closed my thread in "ArmA 2 & OA - Suggestions" and sent me here. Ta _______________________________ PC Setup Sub Forum ? Ive found that the whole ArmA series requires a fairly quick pc and a good knowledge of setting all that up but I notice that the PC hardware thread has over 7,000 replies.. http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?t=72181 I know its a big ask but can i suggest a "ArmA 2 & OA - PC Setup" sub forum that i think would be easier to use then a single thread for hardware and could include supporting software issues like for instance... ArmA 2 & OA PC Hardware ArmA 2 & OA PC Overclocking ArmA 2 & OA PC Supporting Software ArmA 2 & OA PC Peripherals Im sure there would be many others who would agree that itd be a very interesting and usefull sub forum. Thanks :)

Ive found the whole ArmA series requires a fairly quick pc and a good knowledge of setting all that up but I notice that the PC hardware thread has over 7,000 replies.. http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?t=72181 I know its a big ask but can i suggest a "ArmA 2 & OA - PC Setup" sub forum that i think would be easier to use then a single thread for hardware and could include supporting software issues like for instance... ArmA 2 & OA PC Hardware ArmA 2 & OA PC Overclocking ArmA 2 & OA PC Supporting Software ArmA 2 & OA PC Peripherals Im sure there would be many others who would agree that itd be a very interesting and usefull sub forum. Thanks :)

76 i remember the pvp games you helped to run before the server move. When the pvp server was full and that was pretty often it got so intense and the firefights were nothing like ive seen in a coop. Smoother too ! AI are good for training..

Just use the arma2OA shortcut to start the game. note. All expansions, reinforcements etc. have to be installed to the same dir as arma 2 for this to work. Mine are in.. C:\Program Files\Bohemia Interactive\ArmA 2

Hi 76 :p I dont think theyll say zip until the fat lady is ready... "More information on the game is expected to be released as part of this year's Electronic Entertainment Expo in June." http://www.e3expo.com/ http://www.arma3.com/

Game is a bit daunting for new comers and help like this is valuable so yep should be stickied and not removed down the track.

Old poll so a new one in the sticky section and refreshed annually would be interesting for several reasons. Ill be in joining the ranks of the old fossil brigade 51-100 in June. oooo yeah

Yeah good research and looking forward to your post also. "Ideal for use with: PC, Skype and Messenger, Game Consoles, Mobile Phones."

soz i couldnt help, good luck

Very Important Note for Win7: Installs, Patchs are executed as admin... right click on file to be run and select, "Run As Administrator" Uninstall the DEMO for sure if its loaded and any other ArmA installs. Delete any extra ArmA 2 files left in install location plus here.. drive:/users/your name/documents. A fresh install into drive:/program files/Bohemia Interactive/ArmA 2 (was done at 1st install but any reinstall has to be done thorough in this case) Arma 2 is installed first OA is next and goes into the same Next is 1.57 patch Note from FAQ: I have ARMA 2: Combined Operations, but I only see patches for ARMA 2 and ARMA 2: Operation Arrowhead. Do I need to install both? No, you only need to install the patch for ARMA 2: Operation Arrowhead as it includes the patch for ARMA 2 in it. The patch for ARMA 2: Operation Arrowhead is the same for ARMA 2: Combined Operations. Also from OA 1.57 patch dev notes This patch includes the BAF 1.02 update and PMC 1.01 update and ARMA 2 1.05to1.08 update and latest BattlEye for both titles. Now that should work and why doesnt it ? :( Is .exe corrupt 1. Corrupt DVD very maybe... Dont know about DVD's ?? but as far as i know you dont need the actual disks you bought to install as BIS only requires a legit key. 2. Patch is corrupt... download a new OA 1.57 patch from BIS or other trusty ArmA site. ________________________________________ from Armaholic Troubleshooting Manual installation creating Arma 2: Combined Operations Step 1: Uninstall ArmA2 and OA. Make Backups of your Modfolders. Step 2: Install ArmA2 and run it once. Step 3: Install OA. When asked where to install to, install it into the same folder as ArmA2. Step 4: Install BAF (if applicable) Step 5: Install PMC (if applicable) Step 6: Install the latest OA Patch (patches also A2 + BAF + PMC). http://www.armaholic.com/forums.php?m=topics&s=82 ---------- Post added at 10:45 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:31 AM ---------- soz i had to rehash install procedures but this is wierd... maybe try the RC1.59 patch as a test http://www.multiupload.com/2PC6UBH1K8

Hmm surley with ArmA CO you dont need to worry about patching ArmA 2 but yep 1.06... ok check this thread out ... http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?p=1869063

I take by updater youve been downloading the right patch http://www.arma2.com/index.php?Itemid=20&option=com_rokdownloads&view=folder〈=en ArmA 2 is at bottom and is 1.0 - 1.07 to 1.08 soz.. you did that :) and also as admin i take it and did you delete the .cfg files in.. drive/users/name/my documents/arma 2 ,before a fresh install. I would delete the whole file in your case and any other time its just the .cfg files.

I dont get any probs so im guessing here... this isnt for Steam and i dont know your specs soooo... 1. Before a complete fresh reinstall make sure you uninstall the demo and main game plus delete the Arma 2 file which holds config and profile files for Arma and Arma OA. If you see anything in there to do with the demo delete that too. Mines in .... C:\Users\Sandow\Documents\ArmA 2 .... delete ArmA 2 2. If you dont have a lot of ram make sure the partition where your page swap file or virtual mem is has enough memory free so it can do its thing. 3. defrag the install drive if its not a ssd. 4. Stop any programs that dont need to be running and install ArmA 2 etc. as administrator. 5. Arma 2, OA, PMC etc. should all install into the ArmA 2 file and mines all in C:\Program Files\Bohemia Interactive\ArmA 2 6. Try game on low settings and if it crashes i doubt wether its ArmA and probably hardware driver or actual hardware limit.

Could be a placebo effect but ArmA 2 seems smoother and the mouse pointer is definately way smoother with less blur. FPS .... 53 , 4000m most settings on high Screen Refresh .... 120hz has to be better then 60hz even just for long term viewing. I hated going to 60hz with my first LCD after my Trinitron. Input Lag ... i have mine on straight thru which could also be the reason why things appear smoother. *Some 120hz lcd's dont have straight thru option ! I still get roughly the same FPS with the bigger screen so im happy with this screen.

Ive just bought a 23" 1920x1080 120hz monitor with straight thru input option LG 2363D (non LED and had a 22" Samsung prior) and if you get one do uninstall the video driver before plugging in and then plug in, boot and reinstall the video driver as my ATI driver even though the same version installed differently to suit this type of screen and its cable (have 3d options etc. now).. couldnt get to Win7 login password until i did this. Because i have the monitor set at 120hz in Win7 im still not sure yet if thats the case in ArmA 2 game play or i have to edit something which i guess will be the case. COD BF2 BC2 have this option in thier video options UPDATE Ive just checked the Arma2.cfg , ArmA2OA.cfg files in Documents/ArmA2 and with notepad and refresh is set at 60hz so ill change that to 120hz and check things out :D language="English"; adapter=-1; 3D_Performance=100000; Resolution_Bpp=32; Resolution_W=1920; Resolution_H=1080; refresh=60; will change this too =120; winX=16; winY=32; winW=800; winH=600; winDefW=800; winDefH=600; Render_W=1920; Render_H=1080; FSAA=2; postFX=0; GPU_MaxFramesAhead=1000; GPU_DetectedFramesAhead=3; HDRPrecision=16; lastDeviceId=""; localVRAM=392550400; nonlocalVRAM=392550400; Windowed=0; vsync=0;

Num is number pad so if its Num key . you use ( . ) on the num pad which is also marked del (delete) on my num pad. Sometimes (commander) Tactical view isnt available due to whoever made the mission leaving it out for whatever reason... veteran mode for one _____________ Maybe they mean enter commander mode which is space bar to select all your AI for orders to be given which can also be done individually via the f keys... F1 F2 F3 etc.

I recruit for OGN ArmA and recommend adding your location to your posts to make things easier, ta. CitizenSoldier yes there are clans that have predominantly military or ex military members and if you live in Australia you'll find one at AusArmA http://ausarma.org/ which is a central hub for all ArmA clans in aussie including OGN. They also take in non-military if the member has the right attitude. :D