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It's not exactly the same problem but a bit related, I've seen in the changelog for the 1.63 Patch that Dayz servers should not appear if not Dayz mod is detected, but my browser is still full of Dayz and wasteland servers, I know I can use filters but I would prefer to see all servers except dayz. Also the server browser is now very slow when using filters.

I have the same problem and still cannot find a solution, I use the six's updater.

Hi all, I would like to know if it's possible to spawn different groups randomly but together. If I set a random position for each group they'll not spawn all at the same place, I tried using the getpos setpos command, but as a tank is being used it spawns right on top of my head, I'd prefer it to spawn a few meters from me. The command I'm using is this one : "unit" setpos getpos "another unit" without the ". I have tried this command : player setpos [getspos this select 1, getpos this select 1, (getpos this select 2) ] but the unit spawn very far away. Is there a command to make a unit spawn withing a few meters from another one ? Like x=1m y=1m z=0 ? Thanks jr

Hi, Thank you a lot, that's exactly what I was looking for. It was more than a typo, I just wasn't understanding what I was using, so I changed the numbers thinking it would increase the distance, but now it work for me with a slightly different form than the one proposed, I nammed the reference leader "me" and the object "tank" and I used this form : "tank setpos [(getpos me select 0) + 10, (getpos me select 1) + 10, getpos me select 2]" so now it spawn the tank near me every time at random position, without the tank being in my team. I tried to do the same with a team and it worked, the only hassle was to modify every single unit in the group in order for them to spawn all near me but it's perfectly fine. I still don't get what the select and the following number mean, I thought +10,+10,0 would be enough to establish the position but no. I intend to play those missions mainly solo with mods, but I could host some coop games sometimes. The Idea is to have a good replayability, the enemies spawn anywhere on the map (but together thanks to you) and the friendly too, using the commander module the player have to get rid of the enemy forces using combined arms and support.

I tried the BIS_fnc_findSafePos, and it dosen't work. I understand I need to include an offset but I don't know the syntax, the one I tried (player setpos [getspos this select 1, getpos this select 1, (getpos this select 2) ]) don't work, how do I include an offset to the setpos function ?

Hi all, I bought arma from sprocket some time ago, and right now I just made a fresh windows install so I have to reinstall arma 2 and OA, I can download from sproket again but I was wondering if it wasn't faster to download from a torrent and use my legit keys after the download ?

Hi, how is your folder structure ? Have you used the @mod files system to install your mods ? Worst case you can launch arma, go to expansions and unable the unwanted mods it's not hard. Or you can use a mod launcher which is easier. You don't need to uninstall arma 2 or to remove your mod folders either.

Not to my knowledge, If you want to join an arma II vanilla server you need to launch arma 2 or use a laucher, the two versions are different (1.11 vs 1.62 ). Also the difference is not that great between arma II and the OA version, I play regularly on both versions for multiplayer and arma II vanilla run better for me.

I don't know if I'm doing something wrong, but the campaign won't unlock in my game, is there a console to activate in order to enter the codes ?

You know you are only 1,5 billion in China, I'm not sure you'll find a populated server.

Hey Orlok yes sorry you can play chernarus on CO, what I meant was that you will have a hard time finding a coop or pvp server on chernarus if you launch CO everybody play on takistan with CO, but if you launch arma 2 1.11 there is plenty of coop on Chernarus.

Hi Is it the same problem for all servers or only some servers ? Try to update Battleye : http://www.battleye.com/download.html Also does the message only say "kicked" or is it more precise ?

I don't know if the grass issue is that complex, the problem in Chernarus is either that the grass is too tall or the grass layer at distance is too low. So if i'm totally covered by grass in a place, at distance I stand out because the grass layer don't hide me, but only half of my body while I should be totally invisible. With the GDT Mod Grass the grass is at the same height than the grass layer and there is no difference between being at 500m or 10m (other than the ugly texture). The grass layer is a good solution (maybe coupled with a more complex texture of the ground) but they should make it so it correspond to the height of the grass. Fighting in pvp with a MG is a real pain in this game, you can't see because you are prone but other can see you because the grass layer only partially hide you.

They did in Goldeneye 007 64 (greats moments) so they do in arma, but you have to be annoying to get a grenade ie staying behind cover for some time.

Use the join and lead waypoint : from the wiki : "Join When this waypoint type is attached to a unit, the group will move to the position of that unit, then join and follow that unit's group, irrespective of side or ranks. Note that the attached unit may have moved on, but the Join waypoint remains at the unit's location when the waypoint became active. When the Join waypoint is spatial, the group will treat it as a Move type waypoint. If the Join waypoint is synchronized with another group's waypoint, when both groups are at their waypoint positions, the group that is "synchronized from" will join the group that is "synchronized to", irrespective of which group has the join waypoint itself. When synchronizing, click and hold on the waypoint of the group that is to join the other, then drag to the other group's waypoint. Note only two groups can join at single Join waypoint. Join & Lead This type is exactly the same as the Join waypoint type, except the group that leads the merged group will be opposite in each situation." SOURCE: http://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Mission_Editor:_Waypoints#Join_.26_Lead

- Create a big group of civilians and kill them with a bmp, save your "al-Assad" mission and have fun. - You can use the battle generator module to create ongoing battles ( I've never managed to make it work) . - Play offline the warfare mission (host the game and play alone against AI). http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=7313 - Download this mission generator http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=9581 you can create quick missions on the fly. - Go on http://www.armaholic.com/index.php and download a ton of missions (check that they don't require addons or mods before downloading). - try some dogfights with the aircrafts or strafe units on ground. - spawn some units at random locations and try to get from point a to point b, get ambushed, or create an ambush - use satchels only to destroy a whole village. - Put some units at the castle (on top of the hill) with aaa MGs and other guns and go with some AI to destroy the enemy, then play the same mission in defense. - use the support module to launch artillery or mortars - use the high command module to play a RTS game

You don't have to recalibrate for each game, you can create different maps (or one for arma and no map for the others games you have) and use the little cm control center (it's a small utility in the taskbar) to launch the desired map before launching the game. I have one map per game (fsx xplane arma il2) and i use it to switch between maps.

I don't totally get what's your problem but I use ch products too (pro throttle, fighter stick and pedals) and they work well for planes and helicopters. Is your problem only with wheeled vehicles or do you have troubles with planes too ? EDIT: Just tried in the editor, yes at best you have a 50% deadzone, it can only get higher I don't think it can be fixed though. Since you use the ch control manager you can maybe create a map for your controller with the slider starting at a different position, you can ask for this in the CH products forum, they are nice and willing to help.

It's the same comportment with every simulation I've played, and even between simulations the most hardcore players always make fun of the others "less serious" simulations (X-plane vs FSX). I think people like to feel superior without taking into consideration that players of COD or other arcades games are maybe more interested in others activities than gaming and don't wan't to spend too much time to learn what is just a computer game in definitive (that's why they are casuals games, you don't need to be dedicated at playing it). Some always want to convince themselves that they are right, we can even extend this behavior to others activities than simulation, don't players of BF3 makes fun of COD players ? Or the opposite. Arma is quite fun and not that difficult to learn, I got bored of cod 4 in no time but I can understand why people like it, it's a competitive multiplayer game so it can become quite addictive (if you want to stay the best) it's totally different from arma there is nothing to compare (beside some guns) and nothing wrong with playing it. "My choice is always the best and others are dumbs" is the basis to be an elitist fan-boy (or dumb ? Idk feel free to correct me I'm not a native English)

Are you using mods ? Which version of arma are you using (A2 standalone, oa or co) and is your game updated ? If you are using a firewall/antivirus make sure your game is allowed to connect. Where have you bought the game ? You can try to install the last version of battleye :http://www.battleye.com/download.html I know how annoying it is, I hope your problem will solve quickly.

4) How on earth do you order your corpsman to heal your other injured unit ? If you are the squad leader use space bar select your corpsman and click on the injuried unit, or serlect your corpsman, hit 6 and select the heal command. 5) How on earth do you re-supply with ammo your unit/s ? You can tell them to take ammo with the 6 key (not numpad) they will take dropped weapons. I think you can also choose the loadout of soldiers when buying weapons. I don't know why you have so many issues, I've the full game but I've played the free version to show the game to a friend and we could join servers and play as with the full game. Try another server or try to play some coop missions and tell us if yo experience the same problems. Be careful when posting on this forum, it's an arma forums so there is a lot of fanboys choose your words wisely.

Yes, but you have to launch arma 2 standalone and not combined operations, there is a lot of chernarus coop and one pvp server. You can even play as a russian on Chernarus against USMC.

Do you think the opposite is possible ? I mean seeing the resting weapon system introduced in arma 2 vanilla.

Hi all, Is there any way to remove dayz servers from the list in arma 2 oa without removing all the servers using mods ?