Armed Assault (ArmA)

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Well, I just ordered my copy from Kalahari.net - should arrive tomorrow if I am really lucky. I'm just curious to know if there is anyone else around here that plays it, and what their thoughts are about it? I am really looking for something more than your regular FPS fragfest, and I was informed that ArmA was the way to go.

So who else is a fan?
 
Although I don't have this game, I do want it a lot.

I have played some of it's predecessor, Operation Flashpoint, and that game is simply amazing. Difficult, but so much more realistic than your average FPS. Very tactical.

Hope you enjoy the game, and don't get frustrated when it gets tough :)
 
Yeah, what I am looking forward to is the realism. I seriously can't wait for it to arrive :D
 
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There is alot of people who play.
I tried to play it, it's just like America's Army... requires too much effort to play properly.
I don't exactly have as much time to play games as I did when I was younger, so I prefer a game I can play IMMEDIATELY.

However, I love doing the Black Hawk Training... its such a awesome game, love the sounds, graphics etc.

Great game! :)

I can't wait for Operation Flashpoint 2 :D
 
Kasyx said:
Well, I just ordered my copy from Kalahari.net - should arrive tomorrow if I am really lucky. I'm just curious to know if there is anyone else around here that plays it, and what their thoughts are about it? I am really looking for something more than your regular FPS fragfest, and I was informed that ArmA was the way to go.

So who else is a fan?
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I got it a year ago because I was a huge fan of O.F. I was very disappointed with ArmA. The SP was terrible. One or two good missions but that's it. The story line was a joke. Secondly the optimization was shocking. My 8800GTS was murdered even on medium with 'fog' everywhere. :sick:.

Still I see patch 1.09 is out and supposedly fixes the peformance issues so I'm going to download it. If it fixes the problems I'll try online play where the game should shine

EDIT: 1.12 Beta is now out. So I'll try that
 
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This awesomeness of this game has officially melted my face.

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Awesome.
 
Installed 1.12 and got the same old crap :rolleyes:. Still runs like **** no matter what the settings. Still I'm still hopeful the next official patch with finally sort things out.

Looking forward to trying out your mod Falcon 1
 
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Still need to check out your mission, Ionflux!

alanf85, you tried with 1.14 patch? I've found great improvement there.

Also, for anyone new to the game, try the latest FDF soundmod and madmatt's arma effects (google 'em). The hardcore "Armanians" will tell you of so many more mods but those are just the ones I use and they're great. They basically improve the immersive factor in the game. Don't worry about compatibility issues on SGS server. It's all client side so won't matter. Just make sure you connect with the original game .exe.

Was interested to get your opinions on Arma2 vs. Operation Flashpoint2. A while back Arma2 was looking like an addon for Arma 1 but I must say after viewing some new youtube material and stuff on the official site, it's starting to look very good! OpFlash2? Don't know really....looks interesting but nowhere near enough gameplay footage to make a call just yet.

Anyway, the local community seems to be on the simmer for the time being, largely due to the upcoming release of Arma2 I'd imagine. SGS server is sometimes active as is the bushwars community. Full bushwars mod out for Arma2! Falcon1 and co., I'm really looking forward to it!

Pop onto the SGS server sometime and check it out - just put 'SGS' into the filter field in multiplayer joining options.
 
Guys where can one download the patches locally? I have not played mine for a long time but would like to try.
I cannot wait for OF 2. OF was IMO the best game ever created.
 
I giave up on ArmA a long time ago. Not bothered about Arm2 either. Who knows it might actully be decent but as far as I'm concerned bring on OF2 :cool:
 
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Guys, I agree Arma has been buggy and comes with its annoyances but the latest patch (1.14) is pretty damned decent I must say. Anyway, I'll be buying both Arma2 and OFP2 so I'll give a full review when the time is right! :D ...as will many I'm sure.

Marine1,
ftp://ftp.games.saix.net/armed_assault/
for local patches and more.
 
Man I loved ArmA, I played a lot when it first came out but I dont have ANY time these days and the servers are usually empty.

I got some friends to join in from overseas too. Sometimes it would take well over an hour or 2 to finish just one mission. (which we enjoy) ;)

Join TS if you gonna play and checkout the ARMA forums on SGS...espeically the stickies
 
Hey MeNeZ,

I knew I knew your nick from somewhere! :D I was sure it was game related but couldn't figure out which one.
 
MeNeZ said:
Man I loved ArmA, I played a lot when it first came out but I dont have ANY time these days and the servers are usually empty.

I got some friends to join in from overseas too. Sometimes it would take well over an hour or 2 to finish just one mission. (which we enjoy) ;)

Join TS if you gonna play and checkout the ARMA forums on SGS...espeically the stickies
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Exactly why I never bothered with this game ONLINE :(
I don't have patience for that.

I want to get into the action ASAP.

While you running from A to B in ARMA, you might be doing nothing, but your bandwidth cap is running bru! lol
 
OPF was one of the best games I have played while ArmA was one of the worst. Lets go for OPF2 if it ever comes out
 
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