Difference between revisions of "Arma 2"
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|cover = 256px-Arma-2-cover.jpg | |cover = 256px-Arma-2-cover.jpg | ||
|developer = [[Wikipedia:Bohemia Interactive|Bohemia Interactive]] | |developer = [[Wikipedia:Bohemia Interactive|Bohemia Interactive]] | ||
− | |publisher = [[Wikipedia:505 Games|505 Games]] | + | |publisher = <sup>EU</sup> [[Wikipedia:505 Games|505 Games]]<br/> <sup>NA</sup> [[Wikipedia:Got Game Entertainment|Got Game Entertainment]] |
|engine = Real Virtuality 3 | |engine = Real Virtuality 3 | ||
|release dates = June 17, 2009 | |release dates = June 17, 2009 | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{Series|ArmA}} | {{Series|ArmA}} | ||
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+ | '''Key points''' | ||
{{++}} Multiplayer portion available for free as [http://www.arma2.com/free ArmA II: Free] | {{++}} Multiplayer portion available for free as [http://www.arma2.com/free ArmA II: Free] | ||
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+ | '''General information''' | ||
+ | {{mm}} [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1009 Steam Users' Forums] | ||
+ | {{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/33900/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
+ | {{mm}} [http://www.gog.com/forum/arma_series GOG.com Community Discussions] for game series | ||
+ | {{mm}} [http://www.gog.com/support/arma_2_combined_operations GOG.com Support Page] | ||
+ | |||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability Table| | {{Availability Table| | ||
{{Availability Table/row| [https://store.bistudio.com Developer Website] | {{ID|DRM-free}} | Digital download or retail}} | {{Availability Table/row| [https://store.bistudio.com Developer Website] | {{ID|DRM-free}} | Digital download or retail}} | ||
+ | {{Availability Table/row| [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003UV8RRE/ Amazon] | {{ID|Amazon}} | Digital download or retail}} | ||
+ | {{Availability Table/row| [http://www.gog.com/gamecard/arma_2_combined_operations GOG.com] | {{ID|DRM-free}} | }} | ||
{{Availability Table/row| [http://store.steampowered.com/sub/4639/ Steam] | {{ID|Steam}} | }} | {{Availability Table/row| [http://store.steampowered.com/sub/4639/ Steam] | {{ID|Steam}} | }} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
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{{++}} These versions all include the ArmA II: Operation Arrowhead standalone expansion required for [[DayZ]] and some other [[#Mods|mods]]. | {{++}} These versions all include the ArmA II: Operation Arrowhead standalone expansion required for [[DayZ]] and some other [[#Mods|mods]]. | ||
== Improvements == | == Improvements == | ||
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Note: Some of this information comes courtesy of [http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/forums/showthread.php?5611-README-Notable-Arma-2-tweaks this] thread on the [http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/forums/forum.php RPS Forums]. Some parts of this section may be lifted word by word from the thread. | Note: Some of this information comes courtesy of [http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/forums/showthread.php?5611-README-Notable-Arma-2-tweaks this] thread on the [http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/forums/forum.php RPS Forums]. Some parts of this section may be lifted word by word from the thread. | ||
=== Patches === | === Patches === | ||
The latest patch for ArmA II: Combined Operations is 1.62. The latest patch for vanilla ArmA II is 1.11. For manual updates, these are available on the ArmA II website. Note that while mods do require the latest patch, none require a downgrade. Beta versions are also available and frequently updated to test newly added features and bugfixes, both via Steam and the developer's website. | The latest patch for ArmA II: Combined Operations is 1.62. The latest patch for vanilla ArmA II is 1.11. For manual updates, these are available on the ArmA II website. Note that while mods do require the latest patch, none require a downgrade. Beta versions are also available and frequently updated to test newly added features and bugfixes, both via Steam and the developer's website. | ||
− | *[http://www.arma2.com/index.php?option=com_rokdownloads&view=file&Itemid=20&id=803%3Aarma-2-combined-operations--operation-arrowhead--reinforcements-patch-1&lang=en ARMA 2: Combined Operations / Operation Arrowhead / Reinforcements Patch 1.60 to 1.62] | + | * [http://www.arma2.com/index.php?option=com_rokdownloads&view=file&Itemid=20&id=803%3Aarma-2-combined-operations--operation-arrowhead--reinforcements-patch-1&lang=en ARMA 2: Combined Operations / Operation Arrowhead / Reinforcements Patch 1.60 to 1.62] |
− | *[http://www.arma2.com/index.php?option=com_rokdownloads&view=file&Itemid=20&id=756%3Aarma-2-combined-operations--operation-arrowhead--reinforcements-patch-1&lang=en ARMA 2: Combined Operations / Operation Arrowhead / Reinforcements Patch 1.60] | + | * [http://www.arma2.com/index.php?option=com_rokdownloads&view=file&Itemid=20&id=756%3Aarma-2-combined-operations--operation-arrowhead--reinforcements-patch-1&lang=en ARMA 2: Combined Operations / Operation Arrowhead / Reinforcements Patch 1.60] |
− | *[http://www.arma2.com/index.php?option=com_rokdownloads&view=file&Itemid=20&id=511%3Aarma2oa-a-rft-patch-1&lang=en ARMA 2: Operation Arrowhead & Reinforcements Patch 1.59] | + | * [http://www.arma2.com/index.php?option=com_rokdownloads&view=file&Itemid=20&id=511%3Aarma2oa-a-rft-patch-1&lang=en ARMA 2: Operation Arrowhead & Reinforcements Patch 1.59] |
− | *[http://www.arma2.com/index.php?option=com_rokdownloads&view=file&Itemid=20&id=777%3Aarma2-patch-1&lang=en ARMA 2 Patch 1.11] | + | * [http://www.arma2.com/index.php?option=com_rokdownloads&view=file&Itemid=20&id=777%3Aarma2-patch-1&lang=en ARMA 2 Patch 1.11] |
− | *[http://www.arma2.com/index.php?option=com_rokdownloads&view=file&Itemid=20&id=754%3Aarma2-free-patch-1&lang=en ARMA 2 Free Patch 1.11] | + | * [http://www.arma2.com/index.php?option=com_rokdownloads&view=file&Itemid=20&id=754%3Aarma2-free-patch-1&lang=en ARMA 2 Free Patch 1.11] |
− | *[http://www.arma2.com/index.php?option=com_rokdownloads&view=file&Itemid=20&id=749%3Aarma-2-patch-1&lang=en ARMA 2 Patch 1.10] | + | * [http://www.arma2.com/index.php?option=com_rokdownloads&view=file&Itemid=20&id=749%3Aarma-2-patch-1&lang=en ARMA 2 Patch 1.10] |
− | *[http://www.arma2.com/index.php?option=com_rokdownloads&view=file&Itemid=20&id=510%3Aarma-2-patch-1-00-to-1&lang=en ARMA 2 Patch 1.00 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&lang=en ARMA 2 Patch 1.00 to 1.09] |
− | *[http://www.arma2.com/beta-patch.php Latest beta version of a planned patch (Requires fully patched up to date release version. Recommended to experienced users, as these are only beta and some serve for testing)] | + | * [http://www.arma2.com/beta-patch.php Latest beta version of a planned patch (Requires fully patched up to date release version. Recommended to experienced users, as these are only beta and some serve for testing)] |
=== Startup Parameters === | === Startup Parameters === | ||
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Startup parameters for the ArmA series are quite complicated, due to the engine being so complicated. An extensive accounting of the available parameters can be found [http://community.bistudio.com/wiki/ArmA:_Startup_Parameters here]. | Startup parameters for the ArmA series are quite complicated, due to the engine being so complicated. An extensive accounting of the available parameters can be found [http://community.bistudio.com/wiki/ArmA:_Startup_Parameters here]. | ||
=== Mods === | === Mods === | ||
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Installing these mods is quite easy thanks to the [http://www.six-updater.net/ Six Updater], though it is being replaced by [http://play.withsix.com/ Play withSIX]. Alternatively, [http://www.armaholic.com/ Armaholic] covers popular mods, scripts and addons. | Installing these mods is quite easy thanks to the [http://www.six-updater.net/ Six Updater], though it is being replaced by [http://play.withsix.com/ Play withSIX]. Alternatively, [http://www.armaholic.com/ Armaholic] covers popular mods, scripts and addons. | ||
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=== Disabling the Intro === | === Disabling the Intro === | ||
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Add these commands to the startup parameters: | Add these commands to the startup parameters: | ||
<pre> | <pre> | ||
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==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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{{Game Location Table| | {{Game Location Table| | ||
− | {{Game Location Table/row| | + | {{Game Location Table/row|Windows|%USERPROFILE%\My Documents\ArmA 2}} |
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | === [[Save game cloud syncing]] === | ||
+ | {{Save Game Cloud Syncing | ||
+ | |steam_cloud =false | ||
+ | |steam_cloud_notes = | ||
+ | |origin = | ||
+ | |origin_notes = | ||
+ | |uplay = | ||
+ | |uplay_notes = | ||
+ | |gamesave_manager =true | ||
+ | |gamesave_manager_notes = | ||
+ | |gamestow = | ||
+ | |gamestow_notes = | ||
+ | |synctocloud = | ||
+ | |synctocloud_notes = | ||
+ | |square_enix = | ||
+ | |square_enix_notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Video settings== | ==Video settings== | ||
{{Video Settings | {{Video Settings | ||
+ | |wsgf_link =http://www.wsgf.org/dr/armed-assault-2-arma-2 | ||
+ | |widescreen_wsgf_award =silver | ||
+ | |multimonitor_wsgf_award =silver | ||
|widescreen_resolution =true | |widescreen_resolution =true | ||
|widescreen_resolution_notes= | |widescreen_resolution_notes= | ||
− | |multimonitor = | + | |multimonitor =true |
|multimonitor_notes = | |multimonitor_notes = | ||
|fov =hackable | |fov =hackable | ||
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NOTE: Range finding by using certain scopes like the PSO scope might not be accurate anymore when playing on a non-default FOV. | NOTE: Range finding by using certain scopes like the PSO scope might not be accurate anymore when playing on a non-default FOV. | ||
+ | |||
+ | == Input settings == | ||
+ | {{Input Settings | ||
+ | |key_remap =unknown | ||
+ | |key_remap_notes = | ||
+ | |acceleration_option =unknown | ||
+ | |acceleration_option_notes = | ||
+ | |controller_support =unknown | ||
+ | |controller_support_notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
{{System Requirements | {{System Requirements | ||
− | |minOS = Windows XP/Windows Vista | + | |OSfamily = Windows |
− | |minproc = Intel Pentium 4 3.0 GHz, Intel Core 2.0 GHz, AMD Athlon 3200 | + | |
− | + | |minOS = Windows XP/Windows Vista | |
− | |minmem = 1 | + | |minproc = Intel Pentium 4 3.0 GHz, Intel Core 2.0 GHz, AMD Athlon 3200+ or faster |
− | + | |minmem = 1 GB | |
− | |minHD = 10 GB free | + | |minHD = 10 GB free |
− | |minGPU = | + | |minGPU = NVIDIA GeForce 7800 / ATI Radeon 1800 or faster |
− | |minVRAM = 256 | + | |minVRAM = 256 |
− | |recGPU = | + | |
− | |recVRAM = 512 | + | |recproc = Intel Core 2.8 GHz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 4400+ or faster |
+ | |recmem = 2 GB | ||
+ | |recGPU = NVIDIA GeForce 8800GT or ATI Radeon 4850 or faster | ||
+ | |recVRAM = 512 | ||
}} | }} | ||
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Key points
- Multiplayer portion available for free as ArmA II: Free
General information
- Steam Users' Forums
- Steam Community Discussions
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
Availability
- These versions all include the ArmA II: Operation Arrowhead standalone expansion required for DayZ and some other mods.
Improvements
Note: Some of this information comes courtesy of this thread on the RPS Forums. Some parts of this section may be lifted word by word from the thread.
Patches
The latest patch for ArmA II: Combined Operations is 1.62. The latest patch for vanilla ArmA II is 1.11. For manual updates, these are available on the ArmA II website. Note that while mods do require the latest patch, none require a downgrade. Beta versions are also available and frequently updated to test newly added features and bugfixes, both via Steam and the developer's website.
- ARMA 2: Combined Operations / Operation Arrowhead / Reinforcements Patch 1.60 to 1.62
- ARMA 2: Combined Operations / Operation Arrowhead / Reinforcements Patch 1.60
- ARMA 2: Operation Arrowhead & Reinforcements Patch 1.59
- ARMA 2 Patch 1.11
- ARMA 2 Free Patch 1.11
- ARMA 2 Patch 1.10
- ARMA 2 Patch 1.00 to 1.09
- Latest beta version of a planned patch (Requires fully patched up to date release version. Recommended to experienced users, as these are only beta and some serve for testing)
Startup Parameters
Startup parameters for the ArmA series are quite complicated, due to the engine being so complicated. An extensive accounting of the available parameters can be found here.
Mods
Installing these mods is quite easy thanks to the Six Updater, though it is being replaced by Play withSIX. Alternatively, Armaholic covers popular mods, scripts and addons.
Name | Link | Developer |
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ACE | http://wiki.ace-mod.net/ | Wagn |
ACRE | Available within Six Updater | ACRE Team |
Zeus AI | http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?89970-Zeus-AI-Combat-Skills | Protegimus |
STHUD and STMovement | http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?96791-ShackTac-Fireteam-HUD-(STHUD) | zx64 |
WarFX : Blastcore | http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=12975 | Opticalsnare |
DayZ | http://www.dayzmod.com/ | Dean "Rocket" Hall |
Graphic Tweaks
Set the 3D resolution and the interface resolution to exactly the same value. The value isn't as important, because no matter what, if the numbers don't equal, there will be performance loss. Ideally, both values would be set at 100.
Set Video Memory to "Default". By default (confusing, but keep reading), Arma II will cap the VRAM at an unspecified value. This value is actually lower than the "Default" option in the settings, but will still be named "Default".
Texture Quality is dependent on the amount of RAM in your system, but due to the tweak above, it is safe to set the option to higher values.
Disable VSync.
For a higher frame rate and reduced input latency, turn off the fancy options, like smoothing and head bobbing. To turn off motion blur, either download this mod or set post processing settings to "Very Low". This does speed up camera movement, so experiment to your liking.
For faster rendering, turn on PPAA instead of the normal AA (Anti-Aliasing).
To trick the engine into using all the power that your system has, add these commands to your startup parameters:
-maxmem=[yourmemory] -maxvram=[yourvidcardmemory] -cpuCount=[availableCPUcores] -exThreads=[number] (The number varies. 1 if you have a two cores, 7 if you have a four or more. Feel free to experiment with this setting to see if anything grants you higher performance.)
Disabling the Intro
Add these commands to the startup parameters:
-nosplash -skipintro
Game data
Save game cloud syncing
Template:Save Game Cloud Syncing
Video settings
Field of view (FOV)
The Field of View can be changed in Arma 2 and mods such as Day Z by following the steps below.[1]
- Go to
%USERPROFILE%\My Documents\ArmA 2
- Open
Username.ArmA2Profile
in Notepad. - Search for "fov". There are only 2 lines that contain fov near the bottom. They are:
fovTop=XXXX;
fovLeft=XXXX;
fovTop is vertical FOV
fovLeft is horizontal FOV
- Use this calculator to find your FOV values in degrees by entering your screen resolution.
- Convert these values from degrees to radians by entering "XX degrees in radians" in a Google search.
- Change fovTop to the value you have now, rounded to 2 decimal places.
- Divide your topFov number by the second number of your resolution's aspect ratio.
- Take the result of step 6 and multiply it by the first number of your resolution's aspect ratio.
- Change fovLeft to the value you have now, rounded to two decimal places.
- Save the file.
Some suggested FOV values in radians[2] for typical setups are:
Setup Type | fovTop | fovLeft |
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1920 x 1080 at 90 FOV | 1.03 | 1.83 |
1680 x 1050 at 90 FOV | 1.13 | 1.80 |
2560×1600 at 90 FOV | 1.13 | 1.76 |
NOTE: Range finding by using certain scopes like the PSO scope might not be accurate anymore when playing on a non-default FOV.
Input settings
System requirements