AA Islands

[bravo 6]

Do we have any info about ArmAss Islands?
Will it be old islands only on more new will be there too?

[EddyBoy]

Well they say it includes all the orig campaigns which means we got Nog and the CWC. Also they've announced the 1 new island "Sara" which is bigger and more detailed. http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/notworthy.gif

[bravo 6]

so what i understand of this is:

we gonna have only 1 new island very big and detailed, is that correct?

\ edit: Sara is the only island in ArmAss? Would be nice if we had 2 or 3 new islands bigger and detailed http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/thumbs-up.gif

[gandalf the white]

Sara is the only island in ArmAss?
*slap*

cwc = malden, everon and kulgujev
res = nogova

so you'll only miss one island in armas: desert island http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/wink_o.gif .

p.s. armass sounds... dirty http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/crazy_o.gif stop it! http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/tounge2.gif

[bravo 6]

arf,

*slap* back (in return)

if you read it again, i asked if its the only NEW island in ArmAss.
i know the old ones will be in ArmAss, but what we want is new stuff (new islands, different maps).. 2 more NEW islands would be good.

ArmAss, ArmAss, ArmAss, ArmAss, ArmAss, ArmAss, ArmAss, ArmAss, ArmAss, ArmAss, ArmAss, ArmAss, ArmAss, ArmAss http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/nener.gif

[hardrock]

but what we want is new stuff (new islands, different maps).. 2 more NEW islands would be good.
Very good suggestion.


So ... let's postpone the release another half year! http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/yay.gif

[Ti0n3r]

I guees BIS could release another island later, after the game is out. I would love it, but I dont think it will happen. There are already some user made islands that are as good as the BIS islands. If those islands are remade for Arms we wont need more than one new BIS island.

[bravo 6]

but what we want is new stuff (new islands, different maps).. 2 more NEW islands would be good.
Very good suggestion.


So ... let's postpone the release another half year! http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/yay.gif

Forck..

If ArmAss + - = to VBS1 lots people will not buy it they rader wait for OFP2* , thats my point.

am i wrong?

\edit: though i agree with tioner

[spoock]

http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/welcome.gif
ArmA isn't real sequel - I think, that Arma is improvement expansion pack with new story, addons and island as Resistance. Mainly improvement is engine 1.5 with new properties. These things are much more than original OFP. It has very big bonus as old campaigns, missions, islands and recompatibility with original addons.

ArmA is sweet for impatient fans http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/yay.gif

this is imatient fan without ArmA, which waits for Next gen. game (OFP2) => http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/banghead.gif or http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/goodnight.gif

[kavoven]

I would do a new version of Phoenix Island, if the new objects in ArmA are good enough http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/smile_o.gif

But I really hope that BIS will do two new islands, otherwise the gamingpress won't say too many good things...

[DrBobcat]

Not to mention all the original islands will be done with newer, higher-resolution textures. And that, to me, is a brand new island altogether http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/wink_o.gif

Cat

[metalchris]

There is no need for higher resolutions if you have bumpmapping and shader support , which i really hope.

[DrBobcat]

You can already tell with the shadows on the faces and vehicles that bump mapping is already implemented. I imagine the game will fully support DX9, which helps a lot of things... the best being that the game will run better then the original OFP because of better directx driver support. New video cards use DX9 but since the orig FP is DX8, it is outdated... So, in essence (if they code it right), we will get prettier graphics and better performance. YAY! http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/biggrin_o.gif

Cat

[spoock]

And one good information from my agent http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/notworthy.gif
In ArmA will be destroyable buildings as OFP Xbox and VBS1 patch
This is new dimension for OFP - OFP Sarayevo? http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/pistols.gif
I must support opinion about detail textures on old objects.

New ArmaA's campaign will be on one island. One state = one conflict, because state's resistance will be defend your country as patriots - http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/crazy_o.gif american bulshit.

One note: I AM PATRIOT http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/inlove.gif I love my country and only military force can defend our country before enemys from middle east, roms (black minority from near east http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/tounge2.gif ) and other disturbers.

[kavoven]

Not to mention all the original islands will be done with newer, higher-resolution textures. And that, to me, is a brand new island altogether http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/wink_o.gif

Cat
If you played fo 4 years on these islands than you really want to have new ones, no matter how they actually look.

[dachrinne]

as replacement for desert island a afghanistan island would be cool

[Reclus3]

Yes the islands wil be the same, but if you think about it - they will play different. Forrest will now play a more significant role in then just being tank stoppers. Just think no more hiding from Tanks in there as they will be rolling over the trees looking for you. Also if the buildings are dynamic then its all over - this will be a ""new game"" for awhile or atleast a great replacement till the real deal comes out.

It might be the same but the gameplay will be different. Also with with the addition of all the new gameplay and physics in the game, the addons that the mods think of will be alot different than the ones we have today.

[Chipper]

i just hope one day ill be able to run an island like nogova on max graphics settings. 5000m view distance. And Very High Terrian Detail. :drools:

[Antichrist]

If we get old islands: Malden, Everon and Kolgujev with new hi-res ground textures and new trees (VBS1 ones) I will be extremely happy with just one BRAND NEW island! http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/smile_o.gif

[Ti0n3r]

And don't forget Nogova. http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/wink_o.gif

[DrBobcat]

Quote[/b] ]k@voven - If you played fo 4 years on these islands than you really want to have new ones, no matter how they actually look.


&


Quote[/b] ]Antichrist - If we get old islands: Malden, Everon and Kolgujev with new hi-res ground textures and new trees (VBS1 ones) I will be extremely happy with just one BRAND NEW island!

That explains it really.... all a matter of opinion, and in my opinion, we really don't need to worry about the islands the game comes with when we can make new ones ourselves (we all know bis is gonna supply some kick ass mofo editing tools for making islands, etc. OF COURSE!!!!!!!!11111oneoneone)

More importantly, we need some good missions to play...

Cat

[bravo 6]

maybe we will have some nice missions.. depends on the addons.
If ArAs addons are inspirig to missions makers there will be some very nice missions http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/wink_o.gif

[Antichrist]

And don't forget Nogova. http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/wink_o.gif
Well, Nogova doesn't really needs to be upgraded as much as other islands, so I won't really mind it staying exactly the same.

[Impavido]

I was under the impression AA would be set in real world locales...like Africa, Eastern Europe, and Asia...

[Placebo]

You have some press releases to read, try looking at http://www.bistudio.com/

[bravo 6]

hum.. i think you mean this AA Pressrelease (http://www.bistudio.com/presspages/aapressrelease.html)

[5133p39]

I don't care whether there will be any new islands in ArmA.
I think one new island, to show the ArmA capabilities, is enough.
For other new islands - don't we have enough good island makers?

The right question should be:
"What about the Visitor? Will we get a new version which would allow us to make new pretty islands for ArmA?"
I hope the answer is YES.

[spoock]

ArmA is as OFP Deluxe edition with all expansion's addons with new expansion's campaign, addons, upgrade engine. Nothing more, nothing less http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/band.gif, but it is very big gift BIS to community before Game2 http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/notworthy.gif

[bravo 6]

gift? how much will it cost then? http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/wink_o.gif

[Heatseeker]

I'd rather have the old 3 islands upgraded and improved than some other new ones, plus they may improve all the buildings, vegetation and stuff so they will look new, one new big island will provide more than enough for us to explore and play with plus quality is always better than quantity http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/wink_o.gif .
A package including all original improved islands, Nogova and a new one is very generous, i dont think i will need to add more terrain to my game instalation http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/wink_o.gif .

edit: and that (http://www.bistudio.com/games/ofaa.html) must be what Placebo was refering to http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/pistols.gif .

[Rainbow]

If BIS he would have to give some programme ala this possible Visitor that it will be then programme the MARS, created for VBS1 at present.How is be visible he is very complex and has great possibilities.
http://www.dami.pl/~booli/5.jpghttp://www.dami.pl/~booli/6.jpg

[Berghoff]

Oh nice =) That program looks much better then Visitor.

[Commando84]

i wanna play new ofp islands http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/biggrin_o.gif
well when armed assault comes out i won't hesitate to buy it whatever the press says about it because im a crazy ofp fan http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/yay.gif Im happy with what i'll get, and im fully aware that armed assault is just a expansion pack to make some last minute upgrades to ofp and keep the fans happy while they wait for ofp 2 and i have no problems with that.
I got two games i wait much for this year and they are star wars empire at war and ofp armed assault. http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/xmas_o.gif

[SgtEversman]

I'll buy everything which has the BIS Logo on it http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/biggrin_o.gif
OFP freak for live http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/rofl.gif http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/wink_o.gif
I'll buy ArAs and OFP 2. Nothing can stop me! http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/pistols.gif http://forums.bistudio.com/oldsmileys/thumbs-up.gif

[kavoven]

If BIS he would have to give some programme ala this possible Visitor that it will be then programme the MARS, created for VBS1 at present.How is be visible he is very complex and has great possibilities.
Perhaps I didn't understand you correctly, but MARS is no island editor!
It's a tool to observe units etc