ArmA 2 - Patch 1.05 & Free DLC Released!

Finally!

http://www.armaholic.com/

Cool, I might buy this game now. I didn't get it when it first came out because of the bugs and performance issues, but it seems like these have been fixed.

BTW, has the atrocious AI driving been improved?

So has this game improved? I played it hen it first came out and it was a buggy mess and had terrible AI.

If you buy ArmA for the single player campaign then you're missing the point to be honest.

It's like if they made a new flight simulator and tacked on some single player story to it.... at the end of the day it's all about simulating flight.

Yea but if they can't even get SP right how are they supposed to get MP correct?

Well I don't play MP but for starters all the people in those games are controlled by humans unless it's coop.

I myself just use the editor, I like creating my own engagements and scenarios.... sometimes it all fails horribly but when it all comes together, the game is an absolute masterpiece.

Well I don't play MP but for starters all the people in those games are controlled by humans unless it's coop.

I myself just use the editor, I like creating my own engagements and scenarios.... sometimes it all fails horribly but when it all comes together, the game is an absolute masterpiece.

the_mitch28

ARMA II is garbage, so many better games to take up space on your HD.

ARMA II is garbage, so many better games to take up space on your HD.

GillianMcMezmer

Really? Name me one other game that can substitute for ArmA 2

Cool, I might buy this game now. I didn't get it when it first came out because of the bugs and performance issues, but it seems like these have been fixed.

BTW, has the atrocious AI driving been improved?

will952

yeah same, I've been watching the progress of the game for some time, hopefully Santa will bring me ArmA 2 this year :D Been playing ArmA some now that I can finally play it with patch 1.17 (took me from 20fps on normal to 40fps on high)

any word on when the steam update comes out? my update news thingy still says last update was in September

*oooooh things I am excited about!!!

* Free bonus campaign Eagle Wing
* Free bonus helicopter addon AH-64D
* New Warfare multiplayer mode When Diplomacy Fails, including 3-sides and support for dimplomacy between factions
* Major AI tweaking and balancing thank god its about time, cant wait to see how much better it is
* Significant performance improvements, especially in large towns
* Fixed compatibility problems under Windows Vista and Windows 7 x64 with 8 GB and more RAM
* Grass now provides concealment also in distance
* Improved hit detection and damage system
* Improved object visibility and less significant objects popping in distance
* Spatial sound improvements
* Automatic launching of user made addons via "pbo" file association with the game
* Possibility to switch between windowed and fullscreen mode at any time in game menus using Alt + Enter or through video options
* Various crash opportunities fixed
* Linux server support added (dedicated server file available as separate download)
* New GUI to various dedicated server settings
* DRM free for users of legitimate installs
* Optional BattlEye anti-cheat protection
* Airplane Heads-Up displays reworked

ARMA II is garbage, so many better games to take up space on your HD.

GillianMcMezmer

ARMA II is garbage, so many better games to take up space on your HD.

GillianMcMezmer

from a gameplay perspective, ArmA 2 is near perfection.

However, technically, it is garbage. There are so many issues with this game, it is not even funny. Same applies to ArmA 1.

Unfortunately, the gaming population is so starving for a simulation theyll take a diamond in the rough. I include myself in there, too

I didn't see any improvement to my FPS, then again I think my GPU is bottlenecked by my CPU.

any word on when the steam update comes out? my update news thingy still says last update was in September

*oooooh things I am excited about!!!

* Free bonus campaign Eagle Wing
* Free bonus helicopter addon AH-64D
* New Warfare multiplayer mode When Diplomacy Fails, including 3-sides and support for dimplomacy between factions
* Major AI tweaking and balancing thank god its about time, cant wait to see how much better it is
* Significant performance improvements, especially in large towns
* Fixed compatibility problems under Windows Vista and Windows 7 x64 with 8 GB and more RAM
* Grass now provides concealment also in distance
* Improved hit detection and damage system
* Improved object visibility and less significant objects popping in distance
* Spatial sound improvements
* Automatic launching of user made addons via "pbo" file association with the game
* Possibility to switch between windowed and fullscreen mode at any time in game menus using Alt + Enter or through video options
* Various crash opportunities fixed
* Linux server support added (dedicated server file available as separate download)
* New GUI to various dedicated server settings
* DRM free for users of legitimate installs
* Optional BattlEye anti-cheat protection
* Airplane Heads-Up displays reworked

mrbojangles25

Have not heard but I have the steam version and was able to download and apply this patch no problems.

I didn't see any improvement to my FPS, then again I think my GPU is bottlenecked by my CPU.

Wasdie

Nice! Btw. anyone know if the ACE2 mod is finished?

Nice! Btw. anyone know if the ACE2 mod is finished?

Rob_101

I wish my computer could run Arma2. :( I guess I will stick with Arma1 until I can get a bigger rig.

[QUOTE="mrbojangles25"]

any word on when the steam update comes out? my update news thingy still says last update was in September

*oooooh things I am excited about!!!

* Free bonus campaign Eagle Wing
* Free bonus helicopter addon AH-64D
* New Warfare multiplayer mode When Diplomacy Fails, including 3-sides and support for dimplomacy between factions
* Major AI tweaking and balancing thank god its about time, cant wait to see how much better it is
* Significant performance improvements, especially in large towns
* Fixed compatibility problems under Windows Vista and Windows 7 x64 with 8 GB and more RAM
* Grass now provides concealment also in distance
* Improved hit detection and damage system
* Improved object visibility and less significant objects popping in distance
* Spatial sound improvements
* Automatic launching of user made addons via "pbo" file association with the game
* Possibility to switch between windowed and fullscreen mode at any time in game menus using Alt + Enter or through video options
* Various crash opportunities fixed
* Linux server support added (dedicated server file available as separate download)
* New GUI to various dedicated server settings
* DRM free for users of legitimate installs
* Optional BattlEye anti-cheat protection
* Airplane Heads-Up displays reworked

Gooeykat

Have not heard but I have the steam version and was able to download and apply this patch no problems.

oh cool, you just do it like a regular game?

[QUOTE="Gooeykat"]

[QUOTE="mrbojangles25"]

any word on when the steam update comes out? my update news thingy still says last update was in September

mrbojangles25

Have not heard but I have the steam version and was able to download and apply this patch no problems.

oh cool, you just do it like a regular game?

[QUOTE="mrbojangles25"]

[QUOTE="Gooeykat"]

Have not heard but I have the steam version and was able to download and apply this patch no problems.

fudgeblood

oh cool, you just do it like a regular game?

killer, cannot wait to try it

Yea but if they can't even get SP right how are they supposed to get MP correct?

L1D3N

you must not play ANY FPS... FPS never have that good of SP, the multiplayer is where they shine.

Downloading the patch right now, can't wait for new Admin Scripting commands. I can kick teamswappers with scripts now! Muahahahahha

[QUOTE="Rob_101"]

Nice! Btw. anyone know if the ACE2 mod is finished?

fudgeblood

cool thanks ;)

[QUOTE="L1D3N"]

Yea but if they can't even get SP right how are they supposed to get MP correct?

simardbrad

you must not play ANY FPS... FPS never have that good of SP, the multiplayer is where they shine.

Downloading the patch right now, can't wait for new Admin Scripting commands. I can kick teamswappers with scripts now! Muahahahahha

dude you always say this, but singleplayer is the meat and potatoes of any FPS unless otherwise specified.

singleplayer matters to the majority of the gaming population. Multiplayer is icing on the cake

Nice! I've got to get on...

Details + list of mirrors including Bittorrent download
http://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_2:_Patch_v1.05

Details + list of mirrors including Bittorrent download for linux dedicated server
http://community.bistudio.com/wiki/ArmA:_D...d_Server#Arma_2

btw. patch is universal and works also with STEAM version !
(just make sure You disable automatic updates for ARMA 2 before patching and keep it disabled after patching done)

Details + list of mirrors including Bittorrent download
http://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_2:_Patch_v1.05

Details + list of mirrors including Bittorrent download for linux dedicated server
http://community.bistudio.com/wiki/ArmA:_D...d_Server#Arma_2

btw. patch is universal and works also with STEAM version !
(just make sure You disable automatic updates for ARMA 2 before patching and keep it disabled after patching done)

Dwarden

Details + list of mirrors including Bittorrent download
http://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma_2:_Patch_v1.05

Details + list of mirrors including Bittorrent download for linux dedicated server
http://community.bistudio.com/wiki/ArmA:_D...d_Server#Arma_2

btw. patch is universal and works also with STEAM version !
(just make sure You disable automatic updates for ARMA 2 before patching and keep it disabled after patching done)

Dwarden

thanks for the note about the Steam version

what happens if I dont turn off auto update? just curious

Awesome!! The game already is tons of fun but BI just keeps doing alot more stuff! BI is up there with Valve as my favorites for doing work on there products after they are out. Alot of companys just leave there game after its released and thats it. But BI and Valve really do a great job of stickign with a release after its come out.

Downloading this now and gonna try the new mission!

ARMA2 = This years best shooter imo!

This game is so underrated its ridicolous, its just nto for everyone as its got a long learning curve when compared to other shooters. The game runs so much better now then it did when it first came out, I honestly dont have any issues with this game anymore at all. This new update will just be icing on the cake for me.

thanks for the note about the Steam version

what happens if I dont turn off auto update? just curious

mrbojangles25

STEAM will autoupdate backward to 1.04 then ... that's why You need disable the autoupdating

[QUOTE="simardbrad"]

[QUOTE="L1D3N"]

Yea but if they can't even get SP right how are they supposed to get MP correct?

mrbojangles25

you must not play ANY FPS... FPS never have that good of SP, the multiplayer is where they shine.

Downloading the patch right now, can't wait for new Admin Scripting commands. I can kick teamswappers with scripts now! Muahahahahha

dude you always say this, but singleplayer is the meat and potatoes of any FPS unless otherwise specified.

singleplayer matters to the majority of the gaming population. Multiplayer is icing on the cake

For some people online is the main draw to a game and for otehrs the singleplayer is the main drraw. For others its a tie.. both online and singleplayer.

For me ARMA2 has a great mix of both. I enjoyed the campaign alot and also there are hundreds of user made missions to do singleplayer aswell. On top of that the online is great to.

[QUOTE="mrbojangles25"]

[QUOTE="simardbrad"]

you must not play ANY FPS... FPS never have that good of SP, the multiplayer is where they shine.

Downloading the patch right now, can't wait for new Admin Scripting commands. I can kick teamswappers with scripts now! Muahahahahha

kozzy1234

dude you always say this, but singleplayer is the meat and potatoes of any FPS unless otherwise specified.

singleplayer matters to the majority of the gaming population. Multiplayer is icing on the cake

For some people online is the main draw to a game and for otehrs the singleplayer is the main drraw. For others its a tie.. both online and singleplayer.

For me ARMA2 has a great mix of both. I enjoyed the campaign alot and also there are hundreds of user made missions to do singleplayer aswell. On top of that the online is great to.

hmmm, touche

Ive yet to try online, stil struggling through the singleplayer. Hopefully the patch remedies this.

one more note, do not use your old saves from 1.04, always restart whole mission !!!

main versions patches and load from saves are simply non compatible actions :)

one more note, do not use your old saves from 1.04, always restart whole mission !!!

main versions patches and load from saves are simply non compatible actions :)

Dwarden

cool, thanks for the info.

Yup.. A reminder from the makers...

"MAKE SURE TO RESTART YOUR MISSIONS AND DONT RESUME THEM!"

What a great early Xmas present this is!!!!!

Wow.. the new little Campaign is awesome! :shock:

[QUOTE="kozzy1234"]

Wow.. the new little Campaign is awesome! :shock:

LTZH

Because I like it?
I didnt expect ARMA2 to be fun and I hated the demo, but I have a ton of fun with the full version.

Just because someone likes a game doesnt make them a fanboy. I admit the voice acting is laughable and that when the game first came out there was TONS of issues, a fanboy wouldnt admit that. But BI has done a great job with the latest patches, especially this one.

Im not a fanboy of any game or series if you want the truth. I didnt expect to enjoy ARMA2 but Im having a great time with it.

I didnt like ARMA1 and didnt like the demo for ARMA2, just ebcause I like ARMA2 doesnt make me a ARMA2 fanboy, your name calling is hilarious, grow up.

People who enjoy a game are not fanboys and people who hate or disslike a game are not HATERS, understand?

[QUOTE="kozzy1234"]

Wow.. the new little Campaign is awesome! :shock:

LTZH

If im an ARMA2 fanboy.. wouldnt you think that ARMA2 would be #1 on my GAMES OF THE YEAR list and not the 3rd?

SYSTEM WARS is >>> that way bud! If you want to call people out and say fanboy this and that then go to system wars.

How come a small developer can create a patch that works with both retail and steam versions? Yet we have big players like EA create NFS Shift patch for retail only, and yet Steamstill hasn't got this patch?
Just shows the larger the developer, the less caring and the more money hungry they are.

downloading the patch now..this is so nice..strangely,i love arma2 for their campaign,and single player missions, the multiplayer isnt so much fun,maybe because i join the wrong rooms,anyways,thanks for the news...

downloading the patch now..this is so nice..strangely,i love arma2 for their campaign,and single player missions, the multiplayer isnt so much fun,maybe because i join the wrong rooms,anyways,thanks for the news...

uchihataru

Same, prefer SP. Tried MP but I think I accidently joined some real serious people. I was getting yelled at through mics to take cover and head 75 degrees right to flank via something called Echelon.Then getting yelled at to move back into formation all the time. It was like "geez it's just a game peeps, get over it"

[QUOTE="uchihataru"]

downloading the patch now..this is so nice..strangely,i love arma2 for their campaign,and single player missions, the multiplayer isnt so much fun,maybe because i join the wrong rooms,anyways,thanks for the news...

DigiTM73

Same, prefer SP. Tried MP but I think I accidently joined some real serious people. I was getting yelled at through mics to take cover and head 75 degrees right to flank via something called Echelon.Then getting yelled at to move back into formation all the time. It was like "geez it's just a game peeps, get over it"

gotta play warfare mode instead, lots of fun.