A.C.E. Advanced Combat Environment - Public Beta *2*! [Archive] - Page 2

BearBison

Dec 27 2009, 19:54

Check and make sure the server has the new key files that were issued with the beta2 release of ACE2 in it's ...\ArmA 2\Keys folder

They new ones are "CBA_Test2.bikey", "ACE_Test2.bikey", "ACEX_Test2.bikey", ""ACEX_PLA_Test2.bikey" and "ACEX_SM_Test2.bikey", whereas the old ones were called "*_Test.bikey"

Server has new keys, very strange issue as he and one other have had the same problem, the problem has now been fixed on his side after yet another delet/re-install of CBA after a defrag.

This was after multiple delete/re-installs along with transferring a copy of the arrays and common files from the server so have no idea as to what was his issue. Just glad it's working for him now.

Sickboy

Dec 27 2009, 19:54

Memphis; Please check the program files folder, and continue in a ticket non the less. Thanks.
You can probably work around the problem if you make a windows user account without umlaut / special symbol, but it's no solution :)

snakedoctor34

Dec 27 2009, 20:01

appdata/roaming is secret/protected directory as i know.First you have to configue win7 to show secret/procted directories.

Manzilla

Dec 27 2009, 20:04

Hi, whats the latest six-updater and where can I find it?

First post. That's usually where the links for Mods and such are in their threads.

MemphisBelle

Dec 27 2009, 20:17

@<hidden>

I added a Ticket in the Bugtracker, thanks for your massive effort here. So I choosed you for Community award (I personally think you earned it).

Ticket number is #7445 (http://dev-heaven.net/issues/show/7445)

@<hidden>

Already checked this and the folders and content stored in there are all visible (as given in Extras/folderoptions/)
Username has changed to one without space and without ö, but as explained...no result.

migkillertwo

Dec 27 2009, 21:00

I did that thing with the updater, and when it opens the web client, it just says "Oops, this link appears to be broken"

MemphisBelle

Dec 27 2009, 21:27

Hey Sickboy,

I just followed the instructions given in the Ticket and the second updated file worked. It seems that six-updater is working properly now...really worth it to vote you for Community award...thank you.

Ruxster

Dec 27 2009, 21:31

Just used Six Updater GUI, I choose the MOD above,

It has transferred all the files into the ARMA2 Folder in Programme files, on XP

I run the Game and click Multi Player, I cant enter any ACE Multi player Servers.

I keep getting cant enter bla bla bla because something something been Deleted.

Is there something Ive missed, I have been trying to find something about this on the forum but cant.

Appreciate any help

:confused:

kirieeniets

Dec 27 2009, 21:34

Hello!

My problem is that i cant upgrade ACE2 to the new 1.5 patch.

When i start ARMA2 in steam it got the 1.5 patch installed, but when i start ARMA2 ACE2 in sixupdater its only version 1.4. When i try to connect multiplayer server it only tells me to install patch 1.5. I have tried to update both sixupdater and download the latest addon changes with addon sync. :confused:

Anyone got a solution?

Thanx
KIrie

tcp

Dec 27 2009, 21:37

Guys, I built a GUI in Visual Basic if anyone is interested.

randir14

Dec 27 2009, 21:40

Defunkt

Dec 27 2009, 21:42

Guys, I built a GUI in Visual Basic if anyone is interested.
Now we're talking, good job, post please (preferably with source).

LordLemos

Dec 27 2009, 22:17

When I try to update ACE the sixupdater says to skip, that is normal?

Khugan

Dec 27 2009, 22:30

When I try to update ACE the sixupdater says to skip, that is normal?

"Auto Skip" is ticked at the main screen of the web updater. You can un-tick it.

LordLemos

Dec 27 2009, 22:40

Thanks Khugan, I clicked on Reset Skip Status =)

TimRiceSE

Dec 27 2009, 22:44

willytee

Dec 27 2009, 23:20

this may seem like a very stupid question and probably easy to answer....

I installed ACE2 for Arma II, and managed to check it out a bit. Now that i got back out of the game... how the heck do i get back into it to play it again??? What do i have to do? Im dumbfounded because when i launch the ARMA2 it doesnt load the mod...

Chris_Hun7er

Dec 27 2009, 23:37

Not sure this is the right place to post this, but ever since downloading the latest ACE version and/or ACEX PLA, I don't have a crosshair. I have looked in my clientside config file and tried editting the ACE 2 MOD - CROSSHAIRS section to no avail. Any suggestions?

(2142)Gen.Reaper

Dec 27 2009, 23:52

Well I have to put my suggestion here since my email is not working, so I cannot activate my account at Developer Heaven.(But I will place it there once I can activate my account.)

But with the addition of the Chinese Sub-mod I think it would be a good idea to make another Russian Faction on the BLUFOR side, so mission makers can make scenarios in which the United States and Russia work together against the Chinese(Like in the Tom Clancy Novel, The Bear and the Dragon) or a Call of Duty 4-style alliance. In which the U.S helps Russia against some terrorist or rebels in a Civil War.

Hello!

My problem is that i cant upgrade ACE2 to the new 1.5 patch.

When i start ARMA2 in steam it got the 1.5 patch installed, but when i start ARMA2 ACE2 in sixupdater its only version 1.4. When i try to connect multiplayer server it only tells me to install patch 1.5. I have tried to update both sixupdater and download the latest addon changes with addon sync. :confused:

Anyone got a solution?

Thanx
KIrie

Just use a Mod Launcher, there is several on Armaholic.
I prefer this one: http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=6365

Trracer

Dec 28 2009, 01:38

Well I have to put my suggestion here since my email is not working, so I cannot activate my account at Developer Heaven.(But I will place it there once I can activate my account.)

But with the addition of the Chinese Sub-mod I think it would be a good idea to make another Russian Faction on the BLUFOR side, so mission makers can make scenarios in which the United States and Russia work together against the Chinese(Like in the Tom Clancy Novel, The Bear and the Dragon) or a Call of Duty 4-style alliance. In which the U.S helps Russia against some terrorist or rebels in a Civil War.

Just use a Mod Launcher, there is several on Armaholic.
I prefer this one: http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=6365

Read post #69 (http://forums.bistudio.com/showpost.php?p=1525052&postcount=69) and this (http://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setFriend).

RasdenFasden

Dec 28 2009, 01:49

Just a very quick suggestion, how about an invisible backpack? It would be ideal for those units that already have one on their character models. That way you could have a backpack without having 2 of them clipping through each other.

migkillertwo

Dec 28 2009, 01:52

I did the updater thing with the "six-update" whatever-the-fuck-you-call-it, and I dont know how to launch it.

DuM3D0

Dec 28 2009, 02:05

jasonnoguchi

Dec 28 2009, 02:31

Alex72

Dec 28 2009, 03:53

I did the updater thing with the "six-update" whatever-the-fuck-you-call-it, and I dont know how to launch it.

Way to get a lot of help with that attitude... :j:

If you updated the program - how can you not know how to lauch it? Do you mean the website where you manage presets etc? Give us more info if you want help. We all know it can be frustrating when you want to play and things dont work out, but you always get help around here.

HOW TO VIDEO (http://updater.dev-heaven.net/main/vid) (If this is what your looking for?)

Alex

Linelor

Dec 28 2009, 04:22

They really, really, really need to fix the wind. The wind should not shift every 3 seconds.

AnimalMother92

Dec 28 2009, 04:36

Himmelsfeuer

Dec 28 2009, 05:05

I just played with the ACE Wounding System Modul, is the System with Bandages and Morphine allready availible now, cause on the BIKI i just saw "not availible in Beta1", wondering since its updated to 2...
I want to use it for Singleplayer.If i grab it from a box, i got it, but if i add it with a "addmagazine" its not there.missed something?

migkillertwo

Dec 28 2009, 05:44

Way to get a lot of help with that attitude... :j:

If you updated the program - how can you not know how to lauch it? Do you mean the website where you manage presets etc? Give us more info if you want help. We all know it can be frustrating when you want to play and things dont work out, but you always get help around here.

HOW TO VIDEO (http://updater.dev-heaven.net/main/vid) (If this is what your looking for?)

Alex The only way I got to launch it was by running the updater and selecting it to launch the game. I have to go through that trouble each and every time I want to launch the game? I can't just create some desktop shortcut?

SilverBlue

Dec 28 2009, 06:04

Yes you can create a desktop shortcut.

MemphisBelle

Dec 28 2009, 06:12

Well I have to put my suggestion here since my email is not working, so I cannot activate my account at Developer Heaven.(But I will place it there once I can activate my account.)

Well I am sure you can. Check your spam folder for dev-heaven activation mail...that was the place where it was stored at mine.

Alex72

Dec 28 2009, 08:18

The only way I got to launch it was by running the updater and selecting it to launch the game. I have to go through that trouble each and every time I want to launch the game? I can't just create some desktop shortcut?

Oh yes ofcourse you can have an icon on your desktop. In your ARMA2 directory you have ARMA2.EXE. Send that to desktop and you have it there. And in its properties/TARGET line you add: -mod=@<hidden>;@<hidden>;@<hidden>;@<hidden> -nosplash (check the addon names properly - im not home!). Thats the same way you do normally when launching addons with ARMA.

Even better:
Im sure though that when you use the Six Updater and install ACE2 you will get an ACE2 ARMA2 launcher icon in the ARMA2 folder wich you can just send to desktop. ;) Look into your ARMA2 folder - there should be 1 or 2 icons that says @<hidden>;@<hidden>;@<hidden>

Njayjay

Dec 28 2009, 08:19

I can't get the sight adjustment/GL range display to show up with shift+V anymore. I've been asking about it for a while now. Did something change in this version or is it just me?

Alex72

Dec 28 2009, 08:22

Nothing changed. Cant you get it up ever? Or is it during some mission?

Sickboy

Dec 28 2009, 08:25

@<hidden>; Cool :) I would suggest a ticket at DH where the info about the software is available, as a central topic for the soft? Im interested to know what you cooked up too :)

I can't get the sight adjustment/GL range display to show up with shift+V anymore. I've been asking about it for a while now. Did something change in this version or is it just me?Nothing changed, everything's still the same; Want help? Reports incl logs and details go onto the tracker; http://dev-heaven.net/wiki/ace-mod2/Bugz

Njayjay

Dec 28 2009, 08:44

How can I test the HuntIR system in the editor? Do I place a box and add the following lines in the initialization field?

_vehicle addmagazinecargo ["ACE_HuntIR_monitor",10];
_vehicle addmagazinecargo ["ACE_HuntIR_M203",3];

VKing

Dec 28 2009, 08:46

There is a HuntIR ammo crate under Æ Ammunition in the editor containing monitors and cameras.

Alex72

Dec 28 2009, 08:49

While were on the topic. The earplugs and kestrel are they only accesible from classnames or will they appear in a box in the future? Maybe they are but i never found them? :)

Thanks.

(2142)Gen.Reaper

Dec 28 2009, 08:52

Read post #69 (http://forums.bistudio.com/showpost.php?p=1525052&postcount=69) and this (http://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setFriend).

But what if you want to put Russia and the US against the ChDKS(Insurgents) or put the US and Russia against the CDF?

I have not got my Email account working, my dad needs to help me set it up. I recently had to get a reformat and lost everything.

Sickboy

Dec 28 2009, 08:53

But what if you want to put Russia and the US against the ChDKS(Insurgents) or put the US and Russia against the CDF?Then you setup a thread (or search) in the mission editing area, and you find out how to set friendly and enemy status per unit, side or whatever.

Could we please stop using the ACE thread as generic support platform?
Server admins who can't setup servers...
Missionmakers who don't know how to edit missions...

There's a whole forum dedicated to you guys; please use it instead :D

bhaz

Dec 28 2009, 09:15

Question: will the wounding system eventually be a feature available for any mission (older missions, non-ace campaigns etc), or will it always require specific editor placement as a module?

TheBlessedPig

Dec 28 2009, 09:21

I have a really strange bug. I can't see the new ACEX_PLA content in the editor. And the ACEX_SM hasn't changed the sound either. All other ACE related content works. And yes I have added ACEX_PLA and ACEX_SM to the icon target. Pls people can anybody help me? I also tried to launch it from the Six Updater...

Thanks a lot...

Njayjay

Dec 28 2009, 09:22

@<hidden>; Cool :) I would suggest a ticket at DH where the info about the software is available, as a central topic for the soft? Im interested to know what you cooked up too :)

Nothing changed, everything's still the same; Want help? Reports incl logs and details go onto the tracker; http://dev-heaven.net/wiki/ace-mod2/Bugz

Sorry for the dumb question but how do I open a new ticket?

Sickboy

Dec 28 2009, 09:28

Question: will the wounding system eventually be a feature available for any mission (older missions, non-ace campaigns etc), or will it always require specific editor placement as a module?Not sure yet. If we can properly detect other Medic frameworks, I reckon we'd enable ours by default.

I have a really strange bug. I can't see the new ACEX_PLA content in the editor. And the ACEX_SM hasn't changed the sound either. All other ACE related content works. And yes I have added ACEX_PLA and ACEX_SM to the icon target. Pls people can anybody help me? I also tried to launch it from the Six Updater...

Thanks a lot...Please, ticket, rpt, details: http://dev-heaven.net/wiki/ace-mod2/Bugz

Sorry for the dumb question but how do I open a new ticket?Register, activate your account (email confirmation), hit new issue. http://dev-heaven.net/wiki/ace-mod2/Bugz

Njayjay

Dec 28 2009, 09:45

New issue created, check updates. Seems shift+v is not working only with grenade launchers. M107 sight adjustment brought up the display fine.

Manzilla

Dec 28 2009, 11:04

Could we please stop using the ACE thread as generic support platform?
Server admins who can't setup servers...
Missionmakers who don't know how to edit missions...

There's a whole forum dedicated to you guys; please use it instead :D

Yes please, the s&^t's getting annoying. Also instead of just asking, do a forum search in the respect forum section. Almost everything people ask over and over has already been asked over and over, and answered over and over too.

Just a suggestion. It gets difficult for us that enjoy helping others with their questions when we have to keep reading through posts that have been asked a 100 times just to get to the one question that needs answering. It makes things easier for us all.

Happy New Years everyone, see you in a few weeks! Thanks again to Sickboy and all involved with ACE2! Pure geniuses at work!

DuM3D0

Dec 28 2009, 11:10

Hi all, we (me and my clan) have a dedicated server on a server farm, we already have ACE2 ver. 195 installed and working on the server and everything is fine.

We use Addon Sync 2009 to update our client, but if we need to update our server we need to use Filezilla (an FTP client) and upload the new files (by comparing dimension and date) but it's really slow with our home connection (180MB takes me more than 1 hour)

We have only an FTP access and a HTTP access to the server, so we can start or stop it; change the command line; and modify the server.cfg but we don't have direct access

We can't ask web farm admins to update our server every 3 or 4 days, and we can't upload every time large amounts of data.

Is there any other way to keep up to date the server?

Tanks,

[RT] DuM3D0

Someone put my new thread in this thread? :annoy:

In this way nobody can't understand anything... i think it's an interesting matter to help people manage Arma2 server, there is no help to make server work fine, and the only way to get good info is the forum but if admins put everything in one BIG MESS less people will get help.. IMHO

Byez..

Njayjay

Dec 28 2009, 11:13

Which ammo crate contains the laser range finder? Also what is the actual item called?

Edit: found it

Whats the name of the wind meter and which crate contains it?

Enforcer1975

Dec 28 2009, 12:17

Which ammo crate contains the laser range finder? Also what is the actual item called?

Edit: found it

Whats the name of the wind meter and which crate contains it?

Afaik it's not in a crate ( yet ).

I was told ues this for the editor.

this addweaponcargo ["ACE_Kestrel4500",1]

It's a bit confusing to use. Can't find out what direction the wind is blowing :confused:

DMarkwick

Dec 28 2009, 12:57

Goodboys

Dec 28 2009, 13:40

Manzilla

Dec 28 2009, 13:49

I got this minor error when I was a Medic today, It seems that the Health numbers have stayed on my screen after I had turned off Show Health in co@<hidden>rus

Is this ACE or Dom error also?

http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj231/Goodboys69/th_MedicHealthNumberBug.jpg (http://s273.photobucket.com/albums/jj231/Goodboys69/?action=view&current=MedicHealthNumberBug.jpg)

Hmmmm. I've never seen this before. What exactly are those things you have circled in the screen shot? Maybe my brain is a bit fried this morning but I don't recall ever seeing that before. Does it happen with any other missions?

strongbird

Dec 28 2009, 13:53

Hey that PLA those soldiers neck look so tight it looks a bit retarted you guys gonna change that? :cool:

Manzilla

Dec 28 2009, 14:00

Hey that PLA those soldiers neck look so tight it looks a bit retarted you guys gonna change that? :cool:

It's been mentioned already, but that should probably be posted in fromz's PLA thread. I'm not sure what his answer is regarding a fix but I'm positive he knows about it. A couple of the beta testers, myself included, mentioned this bug about a month ago during initial testing. I'm surprised he didn't get it fixed already.

One more thing, if you are gonna mention any bugs you find do not do it here. Use the DH ACE2 bug tracker(link in first post) or else the bugs you report most likely will not get noticed. Just a suggestion. The bug tracker is pretty nice tool.

Sickboy

Dec 28 2009, 14:06

Hey Sickboy :) congratulations on a twofold event - the release of ACE2 and the implementation of the SIX update service. All in all, what with your almost 24/7 presence and endless support posts, how do you think it went? I think it's a stunning achievement, surely one of the great milestones in ArmA2 lifetime.

I shared the initial confusions & niggles that many other people suffered, but having implemented it I find it looks after itself. I'm still not 100% on how it all can be configured & changed by the user, but I'm impressed that the system even exists and works for almost everyone. AND there's still the option to manually download the milestones so that's all good.

And - thanks for making a special little JTD option :) the JTD stuff will be tweaked for ACE2 and DAC usage, still standalone but specifically tested against these major developments. I've been playing ArmA2 more then tweaking JTD recently, I suggest you take some time off and do the same :) I'm having a whale of a time :)

Toodles, and again congrats.

Thanks man! I'd call it a big success, even though the angry/sad posts some ppl make, make it look differently :P
You know how it goes, 1:100 happy persons will say so, while 100:1 sad persons will come and complain..

I am glad to find out that most of the choices were the correct ones, as especially scalability and compatibility were major concerns for me.
And altough we're not there just yet, things look very very good :)
I've only started programming (in general) not much over a year ago, so the Updater Suite was basically a lot of learning a long the way.

I am especially happy to see people are deploying the software in various ways, beyond the standard usage,
like to remotely manage a server, schedule the console client, or by coming up with alternative clients, like written in Visual Basic, or a linux console client.

Also happy with the people who did take the time to create a ticket, respond to my questions, or take required actions to verify a fix; Very constructive and productive.

Now with hopefully most severe issues out of the way, I hope to have some time to breath, regroup, and then deliver a mindblowing, easy to use and understand GUI.
I also hope to open up the Mods and Servers API on the Updater Portal site. So server owners / mod teams can manage their own, deploy updates, etc.

Re JTD: I experienced it fully this weekend; It was my first game in a very long time (I think the last time I seriously played arma (1/2) is like 2 years ago),
and I enjoyed the fires, smoke, and everything very much. Especially after a long time, it made me realize how great these series actually are.
Looking forward to your future releases.

loosebruce

Dec 28 2009, 14:18

That does not work

Does "I" abbreviate a variable ? e.g. Illuminant?

I have tried G_I as variable but it doesnt emit any light when in a Weaponsholder.

Gungoren

Dec 28 2009, 14:19

question&possibly bug: i mentioned this one 20 pages ago but i guess it would slip away. no problem. when i use gas mask , balaclava or any other attachment to the face, my face turns into "default face by arma2". when i get the masks off, it stays until a respawn. should i write a ticket for it or its a known issue , or is this even an issue? thanks again ace team. you guys did a great job , im in love with the ACE 2.

note: im having this issue after i installed win7. i installed ace 2 195 and arma patch 1.05 at the same time with win7. so i don't know which one is causing this.

note 2: i also think that, distribution system for ace 2 is quick and easy. a pain in the neck for starters that's for sure. but arma is not a game for starters i guess.

Meatball0311

Dec 28 2009, 14:38

;1527574']question&possibly bug: i mentioned this one 20 pages ago but i guess it would slip away. no problem. when i use gas mask , balaclava or any other attachment to the face, my face turns into "default face by arma2". when i get the masks off, it stays until a respawn. should i write a ticket for it or its a known issue , or is this even an issue? thanks again ace team. you guys did a great job , im in love with the ACE 2.

note: im having this issue after i installed win7. i installed ace 2 195 and arma patch 1.05 at the same time with win7. so i don't know which one is causing this.

note 2: i also think that, distribution system for ace 2 is quick and easy. a pain in the neck for starters that's for sure. but arma is not a game for starters i guess.

you need to go to your Bohemia Interactive\ArmA 2\userconfig\ACE\ace_clientside_config and change the identity section to your user profile.

//////////////////////////////////////////////*/
class Identity
{
face="Face45";
glasses="Tactical";
speaker="Male02";
squad="";
pitch=1;
name = "YOUR NAME";
};

migkillertwo

Dec 28 2009, 14:58

Oh yes ofcourse you can have an icon on your desktop. In your ARMA2 directory you have ARMA2.EXE. Send that to desktop and you have it there. And in its properties/TARGET line you add: -mod=@<hidden>;@<hidden>;@<hidden>;@<hidden> -nosplash (check the addon names properly - im not home!). Thats the same way you do normally when launching addons with ARMA.

Even better:
Im sure though that when you use the Six Updater and install ACE2 you will get an ACE2 ARMA2 launcher icon in the ARMA2 folder wich you can just send to desktop. ;) Look into your ARMA2 folder - there should be 1 or 2 icons that says @<hidden>;@<hidden>;@<hidden>

I'm looking in the arma 2 folder and there's no icon that says launch, nor in the @<hidden>, @<hidden>, @<hidden> folders. I tried changing the target, and it just says that the target line is not valid.

Alex72

Dec 28 2009, 15:12

I'm looking in the arma 2 folder and there's no icon that says launch, nor in the @<hidden>, @<hidden>, @<hidden> folders. I tried changing the target, and it just says that the target line is not valid.

Not IN the ACE folders... In the ARMA2 root folder. I have a shortcut right there looking like this: Play ArmA2 with @<hidden>;@<hidden>;@<hidden>;@<hidden> (the installation created it).

Send that to desktop or do as i explained with the normal modline setup.

snakedoctor34

Dec 28 2009, 15:13

@<hidden>
Run uptaders SIX Console not GUI (After you install via GUI).İt seems GUI doesnt create shortcuts after the launch.One of my firend had the same issue last night.

Alex72

Dec 28 2009, 15:17

Ok then add this to your ARMA2 shortcut you made from the standard ARMA2.EXE

Right click and choose properties. Tab "shortcut" and in the TARGET box right after the game path (after the last quote " plus 1 space) add this:

-mod=@<hidden>;@<hidden>;@<hidden>;@<hidden> -nosplash

Njayjay

Dec 28 2009, 15:35

Where should JTD be in my shortcut target to get its effects? Should it still come before all the ACE stuff?

DMarkwick

Dec 28 2009, 15:41

Where should JTD be in my shortcut target to get its effects? Should it still come before all the ACE stuff?

Doesn't make any difference. JTD only has a dependency on CBA, nothing else, it's nothing but new stuff layered over old stuff.

TimRiceSE

Dec 28 2009, 16:24

im finding it impossible to download the six-updater from http://dev-heaven.net/projects/list_files/six-arma-updater right now... just formatted and reinstalling everything ... is it just me with this problem?

Edit: never mind, downloaded it through a proxy.

asmorrey1

Dec 28 2009, 16:25

Hi guys, loving the mod. However I have not been able to play on an ace2 server since i installed the 1.05 patch. When i use the ACE2 shortcut to launch the game it tells me the 1.05 patch is available (already installed). I have reinstalled the mod and made sure it is updated. A bit stumpted as to what i should do really. Attempting to patch again just gives me a message saying the game is up to date. Any ideas? Thanks

TimRiceSE

Dec 28 2009, 16:26

Mosku_FIN

Dec 28 2009, 16:26

Hi,
I dont know if this is the right thread or not, but...
We are trying to play mission Airbase 1.01 with ACE on our server. Everytime we try to run it we get two kind of error reports:

1. Error: "somethingsomething\x_vehirespawn2.sqf not found"

2. Warning Message: You cannot play/edit this mission; it is dependent on downloadable content that has been deleted. ace_sys_goggles

Ace is running version 197 with latest official ArmA 2 patch 1.05.

What could be the problem?

Mandrake5

Dec 28 2009, 16:27

One word to all involved in this project: thanks :)

Is it possible to reinstate the crosshair? IMO playing in 2d without aiming cues is just bs, I want to use afp's minimal crosshair mod but dont know how to make it work with ace...

cheers

cm.

Dec 28 2009, 16:32

Sickboy

Dec 28 2009, 16:48

A.C.E. Mod Beta 2, Update #1 Released! (Mirror network in sync and awaiting your requests!)
Release Notes (http://dev-heaven.net/news/show/267)

razorseal

Dec 28 2009, 16:49

Cole

Dec 28 2009, 16:51

Guys... I'm trying to download CBA, but I can't find this thing anywhere! the link on the main post takes me to some link where there is no download...

is this thign installed the same way as any other mod? (using arma 2 launcher)
CBA can be found on the same place as official ACE downloads - Six Updater.

And thank you for the update, Sickboy! Launching Six Updater to download now :)

razorseal

Dec 28 2009, 17:01

ahhh ok, six updater... I'm downloading that right now... however it's at a crawling speed of 12kb!!! :(

Manzilla

Dec 28 2009, 17:08

Changed

* DisplayEventhandling is now split into low-level abstraction layer and high-level api (specially for keyDown/keyUp/Actions). You can now register any displayEvent with CBA events (And enjoy the workaround for save->loadgame DEH issues). [Sickboy]

Fixed

* Display eventhandlers (keys/actions) are now reattached after loading a saved game. [Sickboy]

F$*%*n' beautiful fix! Thanks bud.

And this!:

# AI medic handling for sys wounds [Xeno]
# Player pain effects for sys wounds [Xeno]

Thanks Xeno, fantastic! I assume this means the AI medics will now heal other units? Wow that would be wonderful.

MaXyM

Dec 28 2009, 17:12

cannot download it from filefront. Some mirrors plz?

Manzilla

Dec 28 2009, 17:17

cannot download it from filefront. Some mirrors plz?

Which release? The most recent update? I'm not sure if anyone has the updated files up yet.

Are people providing .rar archives for the updates now? I didn't realize anyone was keeping up with that.

Jonstyle

Dec 28 2009, 17:28

Hi!
I get the "Userconfig"error when starting up the game. I never get to actually get into the game, the error message aborts it. I've read the faq, but I really don't understand what it says (yeah, I know, n00b). Can someone please help me with this problem?

Jonstyle

asmorrey1

Dec 28 2009, 17:44

i guess youre launching the old beta exe.

What would the correct addition be to add to the shortcut target?

Cross

Dec 28 2009, 17:46

Kellys ACE Server & YAS repository updated to b.198.

Subscribe to -> http://www.kellys-heroes.eu/forum/rss.php

Kelly's Heroes ACE2 YAS AddonSync AutoConfig URL (http://www.kellys-heroes.eu/updater/ArmA2ACE-Repository/ArmA2ACE-Repo.7z)

YAS users: Do not forget to remove extra files through YAS.

Sick1

Dec 28 2009, 17:56

Hi, I'm trying to update my Seal campaigns using the ACE wounding system. Do I need to disable the BI First aid modules? Anybody please help.

Manzilla

Dec 28 2009, 17:57

Hi, I'm trying to update my Seal campaigns using the ACE wounding system. Do I need to disable the BI First aid modules? Anybody please help.

Yes. At least I'm pretty sure you shouldn't use the BIS system with the ACE2 version. Xeno had mentioned it in the old thread. Now unless he's made them compatible I believe they still shouldn't be used together.

EDIT:

Hold on! What does this mean Xeno?

# AI medic handling for sys wounds [Xeno]

Does this mean that an AI medic will heal wounded units? Because I just tried but the medic still does nothing when units are injured.

TimRiceSE

Dec 28 2009, 18:04

What would the correct addition be to add to the shortcut target?

The target of your shortcut would be something like "C:\Program Files\ArmA 2\beta\arma2.exe" - simply remove the "beta\" pathing.

i.e. "C:\Program Files\ArmA 2\arma2.exe"

Sick1

Dec 28 2009, 18:06

Yes. At least I'm pretty sure you shouldn't use the BIS system with the ACE2 version. Xeno had mentioned it in the old thread. Now unless he's made them compatible I believe they still shouldn't be used together.

EDIT:

Hold on! What does this mean Xeno?

Does this mean that an AI medic will heal wounded units? Because I just tried but the medic still does nothing when units are injured.

Do you know if I need to disable first aid action or simulation or both?

razorseal

Dec 28 2009, 18:11

Not working... I get 'Include file userconfig\ace\ace_clientside_config.hpp not found error...

I did the install with that six updater, and just let it run just like the flash video. then I enabled the ACE, ACEX, and CBA mods from the ARMA II Launcher

I did however get this error just before the CMD window started downloading bunch of stuff... it said this for @<hidden>, @<hidden> (I put this in the arma folder before download?)

WARNING: Folder already exists but seems incompatible. Not Installing.
If you want the software to install this mod, please delete this folder

should I delete the folders and try again?

TimRiceSE

Dec 28 2009, 18:13

Not working... I get 'Include file userconfig\ace\ace_clientside_config.hpp not found error...

I did the install with that six updater, and just let it run just like the flash video. then I enabled the ACE, ACEX, and CBA mods from the ARMA II Launcher

I did however get this error just before the CMD window started downloading bunch of stuff... it said this for @<hidden>, @<hidden> (I put this in the arma folder before download?)

should I delete the folders and try again?

sounds like you had a userconfig folder before, delete / rename JUST the userconfig folder and run it again

Kroky

Dec 28 2009, 18:19

Wounding system works great! Good job guys.

Did not see any difference to beta 1. Can anyone tell me how it is supposed to work?

How can I enable to get the wounds system working by default?

CodyLang

Dec 28 2009, 18:46

One question, how can I change marpat camo to ACU's?

franklin

Dec 28 2009, 19:15

Ive got a question about the Six Updater, being used on remote hosted dedicated servers.

Im using TC Admin to start/stop the six updater, and im logging into the six updater portal on the remote server through an IP. Im able to run the updater just fine, and everything has worked fine for me for the most part. so no big problems here, but id like to know what the six updater is doing once i hit update/install. Is there a way (could one be developed) for the remote web updater to open a new tab in my browser and refresh every 5 seconds or so, letting me know what is going on with the update/install process?

Sickboy

Dec 28 2009, 19:20

@<hidden>; You activate the medic system the same way you activate the BIS Medic Systems; By adding the module to a mission.
With a simple addon you should be able to activate the system in any mission.

@<hidden>; If the modfolders are currently incompatible, but would like to use the updater, please delete the folders and run the updater.

Ive got a question about the Six Updater, being used on remote hosted dedicated servers.

Im using TC Admin to start/stop the six updater, and im logging into the six updater portal on the remote server through an IP. Im able to run the updater just fine, and everything has worked fine for me for the most part. so no big problems here, but id like to know what the six updater is doing once i hit update/install. Is there a way (could one be developed) for the remote web updater to open a new tab in my browser and refresh every 5 seconds or so, letting me know what is going on with the update/install process?

Hey, glad you are using the software to it's potential :)

This is functionality built in from the start :)
Please check "In-browser" checkbox before clicking execute, it should open an ajax-autorefreshed page which will contain the output of the updater.

Otherwise, at the "Logs" section, pick "Updater" to fetch the logfile.

If you have problems, please check: http://dev-heaven.net/wiki/six-arma-updater/Bugz
Thanks!

franklin

Dec 28 2009, 19:24

Thanks a TON!

btw.. i really wish all addons would be released on the six-updater! it would make managing server so much simpler! LOVE IT!

rexehuk

Dec 28 2009, 19:25

Getting serious dedicated server crashes. Two servers down so far after < 5 minutes play.

Some Ace file errors on joining as well for people.

Evil_Echo

Dec 28 2009, 19:36

One feature missed the changelist because I was an idiot in marking my changes.

New graphics and operational fallout effects for tactical nuclear weapons.

Details on the BI wiki...

http://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Features_of_ACE2#Nuclear_Weapons

Fergal

Dec 28 2009, 19:36

Will players and AI have the ability to shoot from a flying little bird ever?

Also, enemy AI don't see / fire at a little bird until it lands on the ground.

Benny.

Dec 28 2009, 19:39

Getting serious dedicated server crashes. Two servers down so far after < 5 minutes play.

Some Ace file errors on joining as well for people.

I confirm.

brit~XR

Dec 28 2009, 19:41

Getting serious dedicated server crashes. Two servers down so far after < 5 minutes play.

Some Ace file errors on joining as well for people.

Can confirm that we having the same problem on XR - Public #2 after updating. Crashed like 3times just after updating. Was fine before that. We notice the crashes happen always after a update.

Pain0815

Dec 28 2009, 19:45

Can confirm it too, hope you are able to find and fix the problem soon. Untill that i will downgrade ace via yoma. (good to have both, hehe)

Manzilla

Dec 28 2009, 19:48

Do you know if I need to disable first aid action or simulation or both?

All 3 BIS FA Modules if you use them. s I remember Xeno said the ACE2 wound system is not compatible with any of the BIS FA modules.

Did not see any difference to beta 1. Can anyone tell me how it is supposed to work?

How can I enable to get the wounds system working by default?

I don't really see any difference either. At least, if I'm reading the changelog properly, I don't see any of the changes reported.

Kroky

Dec 28 2009, 19:55

[QUOTE=Sickboy;1527848]@<hidden>; You activate the medic system the same way you activate the BIS Medic Systems; By adding the module to a mission.
With a simple addon you should be able to activate the system in any mission.

@<hidden>

What kind of simple addon do I have to use to activate the system in any mission?

Sickboy

Dec 28 2009, 20:00

@<hidden>; I was meaning you make one or someone else. If Xeno can share the info, it should just be a global variable set to to true.

@<hidden>; http://dev-heaven.net/wiki/ace-mod2/Bugz, Thanks!
(Can't fix unreported, logless issues)

Kroky

Dec 28 2009, 20:10

[QUOTE=Sickboy;1527886]@<hidden>; I was meaning you make one or someone else. If Xeno can share the info, it should just be a global variable set to to true.

@<hidden>

Can you share some of your wisdom, how to set this global variable and where, please?

Tonci87

Dec 28 2009, 20:22

@<hidden> EvilEcho The Nuke looks much better now. The only Tingh missing is a visible shockwave. Liek dust kicked up or so

Njayjay

Dec 28 2009, 20:22

New six updater i see. Downloading now.

Manzilla

Dec 28 2009, 20:42

@<hidden>; You activate the medic system the same way you activate the BIS Medic Systems; By adding the module to a mission.
With a simple addon you should be able to activate the system in any mission.

What about the listed changes to the wound system? What exactly does this mean?

# AI medic handling for sys wounds [Xeno]

AI Medics in my team still do nothing when I order them to heal another team member. I may be wrong here but this seems to me to say the AI medics use the wound system now. Is this the case and am I doing something wrong?

Sneaker-78-

Dec 28 2009, 20:53

hmm i have some problems with my AI squad they cant disembart when i am in chopper or tank , but i remember it was a bis problem in arma1 ,im right or is it ace ?

Forgive me that i am lazy

Evil_Echo

Dec 28 2009, 20:58

@<hidden> EvilEcho The Nuke looks much better now. The only thing missing is a visible shockwave. Like dust kicked up or so.

Thank you.

I'd wanted to do this sooner, however first had to finish some more pressing chores for the team.

Shockwave is on the queue of things I'd like to do as well.

But even though eye-candy is nice, there are much more cool things coming to make ACE very interesting if you want to experience warfare under NBC conditions. :smiley-evil:

ahmedjbh

Dec 28 2009, 21:02

I have a friend who is not very computer minded.

He has vista, and is trying to install ace, he says he gets the red GUI, he clicks main, selects ace mod vanilla, clicks execute, a new black screen opens, and says arma install detected, then says mod already installed? and then says click enter.

It makes no attempt to download or install after that, any suggestions?

Meatball0311

Dec 28 2009, 21:41

SiC-Disaster

Dec 28 2009, 21:50

Could someone please explain to me again how exactly do i get the radio voice-overs to work again?
It's so annoying having to read every sentence if you want to be a bit aware of your surroundings when your teammates report in enemy presences.
Sometimes i even miss radiocalls from HQ giving me a SecOp because they are no longer audible.

I found the userconfig.
Apparently the feature works when there is no // for the correct sentence.
This is the case, so the feature started to work.
Now i tried putting a // in front of that sentence, but still no audible radio messages.
So, what exactly does the sentence in the userconfig have to look like?
Right now it looks like this: #define ACE_NOVOICE

Second thing: the PLA look great, except for their necks which are to thin, and look a bit twisted.
It makes the head look too small and pretty weird in general, while the rest of the model is great.
Anyways, don't want to complain, just observing :)

Archamedes

Dec 28 2009, 21:54

I am having some serious issues that need fixing. I updated today to 1.98 and now none of my missions are working, it locks up on the difficulty screen whenever i try to start a mission. I saw someone else post the same thing in another thread

Lhowon

Dec 28 2009, 21:57

Thanks for the new AKM sounds, I confess to having hated the old ones but these ones are great :)

Njayjay

Dec 28 2009, 22:00

Hi, is six-updater 4.6.0 needed to update to latest ACE2?? Thx

Kristian

Dec 28 2009, 22:05

Thank you.

I'd wanted to do this sooner, however first had to finish some more pressing chores for the team.

Shockwave is on the queue of things I'd like to do as well.

But even though eye-candy is nice, there are much more cool things coming to make ACE very interesting if you want to experience warfare under NBC conditions. :smiley-evil:

Sounds loads of more fun. I saw the ace_sys_nuke being added, but how exactly do I use it? Script launcher or should find "1337-nukz0r" form editor somewhere? :p

NouberNou

Dec 28 2009, 22:13

NBC eh? A little VX and Sarin action? Some Bigeye/Weteye bombs (oh that'd be awesome to see simulated)? MOPP gear?

Sickboy

Dec 28 2009, 22:21

Njayjay

Dec 28 2009, 22:34

How do u check the latest ACE version installed?

[=SFLR=]DK

Dec 28 2009, 22:42

How do u check the latest ACE version installed?

when u start the game on the main menu, in the lower left corner of the screen u see what version mod u have there :)

nocturna

Dec 28 2009, 22:45

Meatball0311

Dec 28 2009, 23:08

I see that you guys removed the stick together module? Any plans on its return?

Evil_Echo

Dec 28 2009, 23:12

Sounds loads of more fun. I saw the ace_sys_nuke being added, but how exactly do I use it? Script launcher or should find "1337-nukz0r" form editor somewhere? :p

Use an EASA module trailer, load up. Fly to target. Click. Boom

Details in BI wiki pages for ACE.

Manzilla

Dec 28 2009, 23:46

I see that you guys removed the stick together module? Any plans on its return?

I'm curious about that as well. I'm also curious as to what has changed with the wound system. I can't seem to get medics to do a damn thing still.

Lucan946

Dec 29 2009, 00:16

Where can I find a download for the ACE sound mod? I followed the link on page one but I couldn't find anywhere to download it from there.

TimRiceSE

Dec 29 2009, 00:40

Where can I find a download for the ACE sound mod? I followed the link on page one but I couldn't find anywhere to download it from there.

The same way you get the rest of the ace addons, through SIX updater...

Lucan946

Dec 29 2009, 00:48

The same way you get the rest of the ace addons, through SIX updater...

That's not very helpful. I downloaded the original ACE and ACEX files and have updated from there. How would I use the SIX updater to get the sound mod?

-=seany=-

Dec 29 2009, 01:02

That's not very helpful. I downloaded the original ACE and ACEX files and have updated from there. How would I use the SIX updater to get the sound mod?

use the web configurator to add the Acex_sm mod to your profile then run an update and it will download and update it. They updated the instructions, so look for the same help page you used to set it for the first time.

Njayjay

Dec 29 2009, 01:04

Definitely something broken in this last release, can't play custom missions here either.

Manzilla

Dec 29 2009, 01:14

That's not very helpful. I downloaded the original ACE and ACEX files and have updated from there. How would I use the SIX updater to get the sound mod?

Just hit Synchronize on the Main page of the six updater webpage. That's all I did and it was added to the updater.

2ndLt.Will[JMO]

Dec 29 2009, 01:30

when i try to update my ace 2 i get the following:

mod is tagged as 'skip' in the configuration file. skipping.....

i cant update to the new version the servers are running and i dont know whats wrong. has anyone else had this problem??

adamant

Dec 29 2009, 01:33

Previous post, start topic;
Col, can't wait to see it! But one problem, I'm one of those guys that has web client issues (the internet page says DNS look up error every time using Six Updater - GUI). So I followed the lazy method to the "T" This method worked for me before the @<hidden>, and @<hidden> came out. But now the Six Updater console opens for a second says something on the top of the window, but it closes to fast to read. From some\(little) DOS experience I've had, it's usually something wrong with a command line, but I don't know. Did alot of reading trying to figure it out, but all I could find is the Lazy method, and "" Or if you prefer the console: (Requires six-updater.yml configuration file, either from 'lazy method', or after once web-client, main, "execute" or "save" Without Autoskip) "" . Says their the lazy method works with out the web-client, worked before. I followed it to the exact instructions, and used the six-updater.yml supplied on the page for Arma Vanilla. Any else one try the lazy method? Or can help please! Can't get in multiplayer Ace2 with out it, and that would be very bad for me!

One other thing, the old Six Updater, was replaced with the current 0.4.4.....The old one worked fine. Could some one get it to me? That may worked, or some thing over looked in the new updater for web client issues?

And I noticed the new "" Default location: C:\users\{username}\appdata\roaming\Six-Updater the .yml "" that the six-updater.yml, and latest Milestone release (".7zipped modfolders") go in to so thats not it..
The only thing I can think of is, I did not delete the old appdata\roaming\Six-Updater folder from the previous updater. I think the new updater installer would over write anything in their>

Also found this in my reading "" Console¶
(Only works properly after once web-client, main, "execute" or "save" Without Autoskip) ""

Please make a screenshot / attach logfiles; http://dev-heaven.net/wiki/six-arma-updater/Bugz

Update: Please try enabling legacy mode: In the program files\six-updater folder, create a new text document (.txt), and name it legacy
Save your six-updater.yml into the program files\six-updater folder (like before the changes), and then run the console.

Update2: The new six-updater-setup-0.4.5 has improved exception handling; it is recommended to give it a spin; http://dev-heaven.net/projects/list_files/six-arma-updater
At least the windows should remain open for a while on error.
(If you tried legacy.txt before, after installing the new version you'd have to make the file again)

Six-updater 0.4.4\0.4.5
Is forcing run web-client, results of look up error. What happened to the options? option 2. Run upater, not web-client. The Lazy method is the only option that worked for having web-client issues. And now not possable! How do you make a screen shot of your monitor?
Attaching log file/Bugz. Old Six Updater was better with options. "" Console¶
(Only works properly after once web-client, main, "execute" or "save" Without Autoskip) ""

I THANK YOU FOR ANY HELP, can not do multiplayer with squad with out this.
Legacy did not work, that was a blank or empty text document named legacy.txt
Man the old one was fine, worked well if having web client issues!

I've been advised by friends to use AddonSync2009 http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=8219

TimRiceSE

Dec 29 2009, 01:39

That's not very helpful. I downloaded the original ACE and ACEX files and have updated from there. How would I use the SIX updater to get the sound mod?

my apologies for not spoon feeding you readily available information.

Seasons greetings.

AndresCL

Dec 29 2009, 01:40

Sounds loads of more fun. I saw the ace_sys_nuke being added, but how exactly do I use it? Script launcher or should find "1337-nukz0r" form editor somewhere? :p

this setVariable ["NUKES", 1];

I think thats the variable, it goes into the EASA module init line

Manzilla

Dec 29 2009, 01:49

;1528172']when i try to update my ace 2 i get the following:

mod is tagged as 'skip' in the configuration file. skipping.....

i cant update to the new version the servers are running and i dont know whats wrong. has anyone else had this problem??

You need to turn off autoskip at the updater website. There's a box next to each mod on the set up page for autoskip.

or more info search this thread or the ACE2 Beta1 thread. It's been discussed.

---------- Post added at 08:49 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:47 PM ----------

my apologies for not spoon feeding you readily available information.

Seasons greetings.

You're right, it sure is readily available info. Unfortunately some people would rather be spoon fed. I've actually seen it on these forums before. ;)

Lucan946

Dec 29 2009, 02:12

my apologies for not spoon feeding you readily available information.

Seasons greetings.

You don't need to be a dick about it, you know. I was trying to get something to work and could not figure it out.

Manzilla

Dec 29 2009, 02:16

You may want to check the original release thread as well. I think it's discussed at the end of the Beta 1 thread. A few people, myself included, had the same thing occur when I was trying to DL ACEXPLA.(Or maybe it was the sound mod as well.)

EDIT:

This should work:

Go to this page via the updater(option 1):

http://localhost:16333/main/index

Next, directly below the "Execute" button there's a box checked "Autoskip". Un-check that box then hit "Execute".

The next time you start up the Updater and hit option 2 it should stop saying skipped.

Lucan946

Dec 29 2009, 02:23

Just hit Synchronize on the Main page of the six updater webpage. That's all I did and it was added to the updater.

Yep, it's working now. Thanks. I only ever used the web client once, and it only installed ACE and ACEX; I'd been using the instant updater every time since then, so I never got the PLA or SM.

Manzilla

Dec 29 2009, 02:25

Yep, it's working now. Thanks. I only ever used the web client once, and it only installed ACE and ACEX; I'd been using the instant updater every time since then, so I never got the PLA or SM.

I was in the same boat as well. Glad I could help. Enjoy! :)

Linelor

Dec 29 2009, 02:37

Are there any plans to fix the horrible wind?

Alex72

Dec 29 2009, 03:01

I just noticed that i lose 15 FPS with ace, just tried same settings in 2 servers that run the same mission, only difference is that one has ace the other doesnt, ACE = 20 fps, vanilla = 35 FPS, exactly the same settings (including viewdistance) :confused: is this normal ?

ACE uses enhanced AI (smarter AI) so that will eat a bit more CPU. Different for everyone though ofcourse. But this is normal.

Enforcer1975

Dec 29 2009, 03:31

Are there any plans to fix the horrible wind?

Having problem with sniping?? :D

Alex72

Dec 29 2009, 03:48

Hawk_

Dec 29 2009, 04:56

Latest ACE version give me some weird stuff when using battlefield clearance module and AEwounding system module. Dragging a wounded AI made him start spinning high speed around my feet and i pissed myself from laughter. I then later tried carry one and he did breakdancing on my head (spinning around my head) haha.

I never really knew exactlly what the situation was so i havent ticket this. Need to check it more.

lol Did you try grope them, or touch their pudic parts in any way?
If not, the you should ticket this ;P

pravania

Dec 29 2009, 05:57

Up dated the new ace to the second beta and when you try and go "playerble as gunner" in either a lav25 or the PLA light armour you spawn wat is like in preview mode out of the vechicle. You can't move or anything. Also when you just leave it as non playable the AI is unable to shoot in the gunners seat

Chris_Hun7er

Dec 29 2009, 06:01

Is there anyway to disable #define ACE_NOCROSS? I tried putting // in front of it and it isn't working. It says to look in the ACE2 wiki for possible selections and I'm not finding it.

HateDread

Dec 29 2009, 06:08

As I try to download ACE using the 6 - updater, the download freezes on "Trying rsync://_____________", where "_" is a server name. How do I get it to actually download? It either freezes like this, switches to a new server, or says the server has reached maximum connections, switches to a new one, then freezes on it instead.

Help? ):

Cossack8559

Dec 29 2009, 06:15

Sickboy

Dec 29 2009, 06:20

@<hidden> Medic system questions: The effects are now active for AI afaik, but they are not yet able to heal yet afaik.

Manzilla: Second time; Don't disable autoskip!
*Only* If you have corrupt files or know your files are not up2date, you disable "AutoSkip", but it only does _anything at all_ if you click "Reset skip status" (http://dev-heaven.net/wiki/six-arma-updater/Web#Reset-skip-status), and then "execute".

In all other cases, leave autoskip enabled and hit execute in web-client, it will verify your modversions vs the ones that were received during synchronization (so if you synced already in past 30 minutes, but a new version was just released, you should just manually sync once),
and saves you very much time, connections, and harddrive activity :)

HateDread:
http://dev-heaven.net/wiki/six-arma-updater/Bugz
I'd have a look here first: http://dev-heaven.net/wiki/six-arma-updater/Documentation#Software-not-working-due-to-antivirus

HateDread

Dec 29 2009, 06:33

This is how it hangs:

http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u29/Bronosio/ACE2UpdateError.jpg

Anyone?

Gonna try downloading a set of the files manually, then updating that to the most recent.

Sickboy

Dec 29 2009, 06:48

This is how it hangs:

http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u29/Bronosio/ACE2UpdateError.jpg

Great, now add that to a ticket incl your logs, and check the wiki I've linked, and I think we can resolve the issue asap.

hawkinge

Dec 29 2009, 06:56

Are there any plans to fix the horrible wind?

lol

try the .50 cal assassination mission, from Call of Duty 4...

HateDread

Dec 29 2009, 06:59

Where can I find my logs?

Linelor

Dec 29 2009, 07:00

Having problem with sniping?? :D

In short, yes. They keep adding all this stuff to canculate wind, but the wind shifts every 3 seconds and drastically changes speed every 1/4 a second so it's impossible for even the fastest person to calculate, aim, and shoot.

Wind is quite constant generally, it might gust at times, but it doesn't constantly change directions. Hell, even in a damn storm it is more constant than in this game.

Wind should stay quite constant for periods and rarely change major directions. I was trying to practice earlier, did my calculations, and prepared to shoot and the wind went from southeast to northwest instantly. Then it went to west, then it went to north, then to strong south. It makes no sense what-so-ever and it ruins sniping.

I really quite frankly, don't understand in the least what the heck they were thinking when they made it the way it is.

HateDread

Dec 29 2009, 07:17

Great, now add that to a ticket incl your logs, and check the wiki I've linked, and I think we can resolve the issue asap.

Done, I think.

EDIT: http://dev-heaven.net/issues/show/7502

Murklor

Dec 29 2009, 07:30

Using latest ace... noticed when i fire a mg for a while i lose all sound... but still have menu sound... running around for like 5 minutes with no sound is really annoying and stupid i think... could the loss of sound not be made much shorter or add a ringing noise for a few seconds? :( !
Where you a non-mg class? The machinegunner carry ear plugs by default, but the other classes dont. Forget about using a machinegun without ear plugs ;)

They are in the ammo boxes. Unless of course its one of those stupid missions where the designer gives you a free reign over weapons but no ammo box with ear plugs in it :rolleyes:

CarlGustaffa

Dec 29 2009, 07:34

@<hidden>:
LSZH 110220Z 06008KT 030V100 5000 -SN FEW020 BKN026 M06/M11 Q1022 8829//99 NOSIG

Really? :)
http://www.emacswiki.org/emacs/MetarReport
Bah, bad example first one, so I found this (http://www.met.tamu.edu/class/METAR/metar-pg6.html) instead.

Also note a couple of other things:
1) A sniper team needs to understand that wind changes downrange as well. Wind conditions at target location not being the same as the final firing position. Wind effects can change quite drastically over extremely local conditions.
2) A sniper team is, well, a team. Get your spotter to inform you just when the conditions are just perfect for the setup shot.
3) Meteorological conditions are important to a sniper team to understand. Arma is in fact very very simplified.

I agree that the wind variability in Arma2 can seem excessive, but the wind force is anything but excessive. As Arma2 lacks all the other real world things to think about, I don't mind how a little wind makes a shot more difficult. You're the sniper. If the conditions doesn't allow the shot, get closer (and all the bad things that brings to the table).

No, I'm a SAW man so I don't need to worry about wind much. If you can't handle the sniping winds, maybe you should give the SAW a try? :D

Gungoren

Dec 29 2009, 07:57

you need to go to your Bohemia Interactive\ArmA 2\userconfig\ACE\ace_clientside_config and change the identity section to your user profile.

i did that ofcourse. i think my problem is not related to that. read the my post again. i said i can use the masks or balaclava etc. when i use them, my face turns to default face. i didn't say that i couldn't use them.

Enforcer1975

Dec 29 2009, 07:59

In short, yes. They keep adding all this stuff to canculate wind, but the wind shifts every 3 seconds and drastically changes speed every 1/4 a second so it's impossible for even the fastest person to calculate, aim, and shoot.

Wind is quite constant generally, it might gust at times, but it doesn't constantly change directions. Hell, even in a damn storm it is more constant than in this game.

Wind should stay quite constant for periods and rarely change major directions. I was trying to practice earlier, did my calculations, and prepared to shoot and the wind went from southeast to northwest instantly. Then it went to west, then it went to north, then to strong south. It makes no sense what-so-ever and it ruins sniping.

I really quite frankly, don't understand in the least what the heck they were thinking when they made it the way it is.

The wind is quite nasty, true. What distances do you try to shoot? At 1500m it sure is difficult, even more in RL. In game we only have bullet drop, wind and what else?

I used to shoot 400-800m in vanilla arma without sight adjustments with a good hit percentage. Still getting hits up to 600m without major problems. The only problem is the "über" AI who can detect you even if you are dug in 6 feet deep. :(

It got worse with the latest version playing Bennys Warfare.

VKing

Dec 29 2009, 08:10

Latest ACE version give me some weird stuff when using battlefield clearance module and AEwounding system module. Dragging a wounded AI made him start spinning high speed around my feet and i pissed myself from laughter. I then later tried carry one and he did breakdancing on my head (spinning around my head) haha.

I never really knew exactlly what the situation was so i havent ticket this. Need to check it more.

Don't use Any default medic modules with the Æ wounds module.

@<hidden>: Wind is default arma2 wind, nothing's been done to it apart from making it affect bullets AFAIK.
Take note that if there's no wind whatsoever, the wind direction arrow will spin around like a compass at the LHC.

Alex72

Dec 29 2009, 08:11

The wind is not messing me up personally. Ive learned to snipe real far and do 1 shot 1 kill. The only real problem here is as stated - even with silencer the AI find me too quick. In vanilla ARMA this works real good. But i guess making them more alert in combat might affects this also(?).

Awesome rifles, awesome units and you lie there trying to be a good lil' sniper, but the AI sniff you out too quick and you have to leg it. You dont feel so cool by then. :D

Im sure ACE team gets this perfect sooner or later. Just a matter of time. ;)

EDIT: Vking, Ah! Thanks man.

Cross

Dec 29 2009, 08:12

It was all OK but I've cleaned all the unused files in our YAS ACE repository, just in case there were inconsistencies.

Please take the time to re-check for changes and re-sync if necessary, to make sure.

http://www.kellys-heroes.eu/updater/ArmA2ACE-Repository/ArmA2ACE-Repo.7z

ty

Mandrake5

Dec 29 2009, 08:24

Can someone tell me how to enable crosshair with ACE please?

Archamedes

Dec 29 2009, 08:31

I posted a ticket about my problem with it locking up my system and coming back with all kinds of missing addon errors. So i deleted ACE from the system and tried to start fresh. Now i get this when i try to load arma

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g279/dangerous-dave/Untitled-2-1.jpg

I still get lock ups in all my campaigns, but now it locks up without ACE enabled in the main menu. What the hell is going on here, its starting to get annoying now.

Sickboy

Dec 29 2009, 08:33

You can't run any of the ace mods without CBA. Make sure the latest version is installed and loaded.

Frankly, it would be great if you would just add the details to the ticket (http://dev-heaven.net/issues/show/7496) (Where we already responded, and are awaiting your RPT).
It's already very hard to keep track of an issue in this thread, never mind if you're going to post everywhere a piece of the puzzle.

If this continues in the rate it's happening now, I am afraid I will have to stop visiting the thread all together.

Actually im at that point already. Good luck guys, see you at the issue tracker if you have serious issues.
The constant need to repeat replies (even to the same persons), the issue tracker, rpt files, log files, or even the most basic usages or configurations of the mods.. No more.

Nibemo

Dec 29 2009, 08:42

Why i can't hear any radio commands while i'm using Ace 2? Can someone help, please?

Archamedes

Dec 29 2009, 09:04

You can't run any of the ace mods without CBA. Make sure the latest version is installed and loaded.

Frankly, it would be great if you would just add the details to the ticket (http://dev-heaven.net/issues/show/7496) (Where we already responded, and are awaiting your RPT).

Firstly CBA is installed, activated and always worked fine until i updated to 1.98, secondly ACE no longer activates at all in my arma 2 and everything is still crashing or missing addons since the 1.98 I really don't want to have to reinstall arma to get everything working again and chance downloading ACE again. And secondly there is nothing in that support ticket link that i can see that answers my question. Just me posting my problem with no reply, unless im missing something it isnt very clear on how to get an answer on the support ticket page

Xeno

Dec 29 2009, 09:09

Why i can't hear any radio commands while i'm using Ace 2? Can someone help, please?
And the next example... why even bother to look into the FAQ when it's easier to register and ask here.

I can understand Sickboy.

Xeno

HDlaeppli

Dec 29 2009, 09:31

Hi ACE TEAM!

Some people want to see Swiss Armory 2.0, ACE compatible.
Can you tell me what I should do about it?

thank you in advance.

regards

Killswitch

Dec 29 2009, 09:31

Firstly CBA is installed, activated and always worked fine until i updated to 1.98, secondly ACE no longer activates at all in my arma 2 and everything is still crashing or missing addons since the 1.98 I really don't want to have to reinstall arma to get everything working again and chance downloading ACE again. And secondly there is nothing in that support ticket link that i can see that answers my question. Just me posting my problem with no reply, unless im missing something it isnt very clear on how to get an answer on the support ticket pageThat which is in the ticket (http://dev-heaven.net/issues/show/7496) at this time is a link to a page that describes how you make a proper bug report. You report is missing crucial information regarding your problem. There is NO way for anyone to help you with what scarce information you've provided in that ticket so far.

Mandrake5

Dec 29 2009, 09:55

OK, so where exactly should I post my question 'how to enable crosshair in ACE2' in order not to be totally ignored?

Many thanks
Mandrake

Manzilla

Dec 29 2009, 10:36

And the next example... why even bother to look into the FAQ when it's easier to register and ask here.

I can understand Sickboy.

Xeno

It's absolutely ridiculous you guys have to put up with all that garbage. It's a shame people can't do a thread search for their questions that have already been answered a bunch of times. I feel for you guys.

---------- Post added at 05:36 AM ---------- Previous post was at 05:35 AM ----------

OK, so where exactly should I post my question 'how to enable crosshair in ACE2' in order not to be totally ignored?

Many thanks
Mandrake

No need to even ask, just search. That's been discussed.

And that's their point.

Ruxster

Dec 29 2009, 10:47

When you downloaded the .zip files did you put them in the Six Updater folder or the ArmA 2 folder, they should be in the Six Updater folder.

Did you add the Ace mods to your command line, alternatively you can use an launcher program that makes it easier like this one:
http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=6649

Thanks for taking the time to help.

Yes transferred the folders into the Six updater GUI folder,,, Still nothing.

And what and where would the command line be.
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It would be nice if someone could provide a link with detailed info on how to set it all up correctly inside XP, Vista etc.

Can anybody provide this??

Many thanks:)

mrcash2009

Dec 29 2009, 10:49

Why i can't hear any radio commands while i'm using Ace 2? Can someone help, please?

LOL - that's a gem right after Sickboys post :)

I would say that I agree with all what is being said here, although maybe slap a FAQ of the most obviously asked all the time questions in the first post in massive red wording under a spoiler tag (even though you have a link im referring to the most obvious ones asked here for even more spoon feeding ref (hehe) and then lock the thread as a sticky :)

Mind you the thread is a victim of its own success, and lets not forget this is a new thread from the first beta so not sure where that search data will be (?) .. general users should reply on the dev teams behalf over here I would say.

---------- Post added at 11:49 AM ---------- Previous post was at 11:44 AM ----------

OK, so where exactly should I post my question 'how to enable crosshair in ACE2' in order not to be totally ignored?

Many thanks
Mandrake

You will be ignored because that a "frequently asked question" and a complete RTFM response, the links in the fist post source all this info. It may seem harsh or ignorant at first but imagine if everyone did the same, this thread would be a massive long endless list of the same infinite information request loop :)

I think the ACE team devs feel they need to help and sickboy seems to be very helpfull and posts as much as possible but as they are the makers and are busy fixing and updating. Maybe us mere users should moderate this thread and simply link on behalf of the team when needed and assume ACE team are only contactable via deavheaven and tickets only.

Whenever its an RTFM post a link to the first post with "all information is here" on every other question maybe :)

Kroky

Dec 29 2009, 10:50

@<hidden>

Sorry to ask another question, but I didnt find any info anywhere about it.

I ve got the polish version of ArmA II. I play it with the patch that converts it to english. (from Wiper). ACE is in polish. How can I switch (force) ACE to be in english. What file do I have to change?

JDMT

Dec 29 2009, 10:52

Are there any plans to fix the horrible wind?

Well, I just killed an Insurgent from 772 metres away, what's wrong with the wind?

Mandrake5

Dec 29 2009, 10:57

It's absolutely ridiculous you guys have to put up with all that garbage. It's a shame people can't do a thread search for their questions that have already been answered a bunch of times. I feel for you guys.

---------- Post added at 05:36 AM ---------- Previous post was at 05:35 AM ----------

No need to even ask, just search. That's been discussed.

And that's their point.

Search where? I searched this thread, but found only my previous 3 attempts to get a simple answer to a simple question. I searched the forum, spent 30 mins reading through meaningless discussions about the various merits of crosshairs. Fascinating, but totally unhelpful. Maybe there is an answer buried in all that hot air, but I don't have 2 hours to find it.

ACE2 is an extremely complex system, and while the documentation is highly impressive and certainly progressing well it is very far from being in any way 'user-friendly'. Until that time arrives it would help massively if those of you 'in the know' could be a little patient and helpful to the wider community instead of huffing and puffing about answering repeated questions. Maybe you could organise yourselves into shifts to patrol this thread or something, I don't know....

---------- Post added at 11:57 AM ---------- Previous post was at 11:55 AM ----------

LOL - that's a gem right after Sickboys post :)

I would say that I agree with all what is being said here, although maybe slap a FAQ of the most obviously asked all the time questions in the first post in massive red wording under a spoiler tag (even though you have a link im referring to the most obvious ones asked here for even more spoon feeding ref (hehe) and then lock the thread as a sticky :)

Mind you the thread is a victim of its own success, and lets not forget this is a new thread from the first beta so not sure where that search data will be (?) .. general users should reply on the dev teams behalf over here I would say.

---------- Post added at 11:49 AM ---------- Previous post was at 11:44 AM ----------

You will be ignored because that a "frequently asked question" and a complete RTFM response, the links in the fist post source all this info. It may seem harsh or ignorant at first but imagine if everyone did the same, this thread would be a massive long endless list of the same infinite information request loop :)

I think the ACE team devs feel they need to help and sickboy seems to be very helpfull and posts as much as possible but as they are the makers and are busy fixing and updating. Maybe us mere users should moderate this thread and simply link on behalf of the team when needed and assume ACE team are only contactable via deavheaven and tickets only.

Whenever its an RTFM post a link to the first post with "all information is here" on every other question maybe :)

then why not just answer saying 'link in first post' or something because I obviously missed it. I'm not asking the same question 3 times for the good of my health. Frankly this attitude is extremely unhelpful.

JDMT

Dec 29 2009, 10:58

Can someone tell me how to enable crosshair with ACE please?

Crosshair should be on if you run your game in Recruit/Regular mode, if it isn't, check your game settings. ACE2 doesn't turn off the crosshair to my knowledge.

ryan80

Dec 29 2009, 10:59

LOL - that's a gem right after Sickboys post :)

I would say that I agree with all what is being said here, although maybe slap a FAQ of the most obviously asked all the time questions in the first post in massive red wording under a spoiler tag (even though you have a link im referring to the most obvious ones asked here for even more spoon feeding ref (hehe) and then lock the thread as a sticky :)

Mind you the thread is a victim of its own success, and lets not forget this is a new thread from the first beta so not sure where that search data will be (?) .. general users should reply on the dev teams behalf over here I would say.

---------- Post added at 11:49 AM ---------- Previous post was at 11:44 AM ----------

You will be ignored because that a "frequently asked question" and a complete RTFM response, the links in the fist post source all this info. It may seem harsh or ignorant at first but imagine if everyone did the same, this thread would be a massive long endless list of the same infinite information request loop :)

I think the ACE team devs feel they need to help and sickboy seems to be very helpfull and posts as much as possible but as they are the makers and are busy fixing and updating. Maybe us mere users should moderate this thread and simply link on behalf of the team when needed and assume ACE team are only contactable via deavheaven and tickets only.

Whenever its an RTFM post a link to the first post with "all information is here" on every other question maybe :)

sorry but i think you are obviously more ignorant, upon checking the links including the frequently asked questions, there is absolutely no mention of how to enable the crosshair, i myself am trying to look for the answer but to no avail.

mrcash2009

Dec 29 2009, 11:02

Im not thanks, if you READ my post I did say maybe add a frequently asked question that are asked HERE (based on whats asked in these threads) in the first post, I cant say everything is covered and people will reply if they can, but clearly not always ACE 2 devs as been posted a page back. IE maybe hoover up all the most repeated things and bunch them in the first post here is what I refer too.

then why not just answer saying 'link in first post' or something because I obviously missed it. I'm not asking the same question 3 times for the good of my health. Frankly this attitude is extremely unhelpful.

Im speaking in general too BTW. Answers are above. I wasn't really answering your specific ace question I was replying to your (maybe) rhetorical question ..

Tonci87

Dec 29 2009, 11:08

LOL great now the People start to argue here, Sickboy is tired of it all and finally gets some sleep ;-)
Yes I would say the Thread is a victim of its own success

mrcash2009

Dec 29 2009, 11:09

No arguments here mate, just a few suggestions and replies to some questions, cant speak for others :)

jasonnoguchi

Dec 29 2009, 11:16

VKing

Dec 29 2009, 11:16

Added info about no crosshair define to FAQ.

Kroky

Dec 29 2009, 11:18

@<hidden>

Then can you please add info about how to change the language of ACE?
- I ve got polish version with language mod to english, but ACE is in polish. How can I change this?

mrcash2009

Dec 29 2009, 11:21

I think there are too many first time mod users trying to use ACE2. Most don't even know about the different ways of launching mods. Somehow ACE2 is attracting a very very newbie crowd. I think sickboy's really sick of answering all those generic modding questions like how to launch, how to install etc etc etc...

Well its to be expected and no on can blame either side realy. But as I say the FAQ arena (like has already been added too ref post above) maybe should "just for the newcommers" have a "ACE2 THREAD FAQ" which deals with that. I mean the most asked in the threads spelled out more obvious in one area for all thread newcommers along side the already linked sources. Its not my show and maybe not wanted to be done, but it may save that area of frustrations becuase if it was obvious to find then I guess a lot wouldn't repeat asking .. a little direct spoon feeding might sort that out a little :)

Then no one has any reason not to link to that to every generic post if you get me.

Nazul

Dec 29 2009, 11:30

Check your difficulty settings, I dont think ACE2 disables the crosshair, I just checked ingame and i still had crosshair.

VKing

Dec 29 2009, 11:39

@<hidden>

Then can you please add info about how to change the language of ACE?
- I ve got polish version with language mod to english, but ACE is in polish. How can I change this?

There's no way to change this atm.
See http://dev-heaven.net/wiki/91/Language

Mandrake5

Dec 29 2009, 11:58

Added info about no crosshair define to FAQ.

Thanks. :)

Njayjay

Dec 29 2009, 12:09

I'm just wondering will the stick together module be reintroduced? Seems to be whats making the game freeze when playing some custom missions.

SiC-Disaster

Dec 29 2009, 12:15

Well i checked the FAQ before, i did what i had to do to get my radiomessages back, but still no dice. It doesnt work, no matter what i try, so i believe i am doing something wrong with the code (hence why i dont use the bugtracker thing).
I want audible radiomessages so i dont have to read. I really dont want to play the ACE mod without audible messages.
Right now it looks like this:

/*//////////////////////////////////////////////
CONFIG SETTING FOR : ACE 2 MOD - NO VOICE, NO RADIO CHATTER
--------------------
FEATURES: Disables AI radio chatter as well as player radio chatter
---------
TO ENABLE: Remove the "//" in front of the #define to enable the NO VOICE, NO RADIO CHATTER feature. To disable, think vice versa.
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//////////////////////////////////////////////*/

//#define ACE_NOVOICE

If anybody knows what it does have to look like, please send me a PM or something, replies get lost in between other posts way to fast.
Thanks in advance.

mrcash2009

Dec 29 2009, 12:55

// #define ACE_NOVOICE

add a space after the "//" (space) #define ACE_NOVOICE

Kristian

Dec 29 2009, 13:12

I put an EAS module to hangar, I got plane inside, I can change weapons, but how do I load up the nuclear weapons?

I tried putting this setVariable["NUKES", 1] to players init, but it didnt work.

What planes support Nuclear weapons?

EDIT: I was stupid and forgot to set "NUKES", x] into 1... my bad got it working :]

Trracer

Dec 29 2009, 13:20

jhoson14

Dec 29 2009, 13:32

Give it a try mate

http://www.kellys-heroes.eu/forum/viewtopic.php?f=40&t=3245

or

http://www.tacticalgamer.com/arma-2-general-discussion/152568-tactical-gamer-ace2-update-policy-yomasync-instructions.html

Meatball0311

Dec 29 2009, 14:21

Well its to be expected and no on can blame either side realy. But as I say the FAQ arena (like has already been added too ref post above) maybe should "just for the newcommers" have a "ACE2 THREAD FAQ" which deals with that. I mean the most asked in the threads spelled out more obvious in one area for all thread newcommers along side the already linked sources. Its not my show and maybe not wanted to be done, but it may save that area of frustrations becuase if it was obvious to find then I guess a lot wouldn't repeat asking .. a little direct spoon feeding might sort that out a little :)

Then no one has any reason not to link to that to every generic post if you get me.

There is really only one reason why some people are having trouble with the ACE Mod... and that is they are simply lazy to research their own question. Now granted there are exceptions and that is exactly what this thread is about and that is the discussion of suggestions and problems pertaining to ACE2. But, some of these questions people are asking are just so damn repetitive that if they only went back a few pages they probably would find the answer! So basically Sickboy and others are doing their best to answer these questions and it would be a waste of time and energy to make another specific FAQ section that the lazy will never use, but then answering redundant questions is also a big waste of time and energy!?!

Evil_Echo

Dec 29 2009, 15:11

In short, yes. They keep adding all this stuff to canculate wind, but the wind shifts every 3 seconds and drastically changes speed every 1/4 a second so it's impossible for even the fastest person to calculate, aim, and shoot.

...

I really quite frankly, don't understand in the least what the heck they were thinking when they made it the way it is.

1. The wind speed and direction is managed by the A2 game engine. You don't like the rate of change - bitch at them.

2. I shoot benchrest rifle in real life. While the code for wind was done by another, the idea was mine, tested by me, and approved by me.

3. Where I go shooting in N. California there is wind 360 days a year. Often it shifts 45 degrees and will gust by an additional 10 mph in just 45 seconds. That never stopped me from managing to make 5-shot groups well under 1 minute of arc.

http://img37.imageshack.us/img37/2672/grouping.jpg

4. When testing the ACE system - I had the lead dev as my spotter. He got the average wind values while I zeroed in my scope. Then using the wind arrow I held off from that as the wind shifted. With a M-24 bolt-action vs 5 infantry scattered over 75m @<hidden> 480-500m in stormy conditions, rapid-fire. Results - 90% of the time I got all five down with one shot each, about 82% if trying for headshots.

5. A real sniper has to dope the wind, either by meter or using estimates as well as determine the range to target. ACE provides both the aids and challenges to long-range shooting. If you don't have the skills or are too lazy to learn them, then turn in your rifle for something easier to use.

...

ACE2 is an extremely complex system, and while the documentation is highly impressive and certainly progressing well it is very far from being in any way 'user-friendly'. Until that time arrives it would help massively if those of you 'in the know' could be a little patient and helpful to the wider community instead of huffing and puffing about answering repeated questions. Maybe you could organise yourselves into shifts to patrol this thread or something, I don't know....

then why not just answer saying 'link in first post' or something because I obviously missed it. I'm not asking the same question 3 times for the good of my health. Frankly this attitude is extremely unhelpful.

Thank you for the words about the documentation. It's been a long road just to get to this point. The fact some actually read the stuff does help.

My first goal was to get out information for players to be aware of what was out there ( an overview ) which is done. Then details for mission makers, addon creators, and other technical folk. That's largely there too.

I don't know if it's even possible to make a guide simple enough for some of the people here. I do know that such a work would not be offered for free like the wiki is since you are talking about a LOT more effort. But if you folks will pay for it, let me know.

Cossack8559

Dec 29 2009, 15:31

Where you a non-mg class? The machinegunner carry ear plugs by default, but the other classes dont. Forget about using a machinegun without ear plugs ;)

They are in the ammo boxes. Unless of course its one of those stupid missions where the designer gives you a free reign over weapons but no ammo box with ear plugs in it :rolleyes:

I was a automatic rifleman check it for yourself...

http://dev-heaven.net/issues/show/7499

Sickboy

Dec 29 2009, 15:33

Hotfix planned at 18:00 GMT. Target; New server keys and tackle server crashes etc. Ref (http://dev-heaven.net/issues/show/7516)

MARBESSI

Dec 29 2009, 15:39

How to change command keys for ACE2? I don't have right win key so what should I do to change that key with another? Thanks guys...

Linelor

Dec 29 2009, 15:40

If I was to upload the files I have to a server to update it, will it break it? I tried doing it before and got an ACE_MAIN error so I'm not sure if it was a problem or a mistake on my end.

Evil_Echo

Dec 29 2009, 15:44

How to change command keys for ACE2? I don't have right win key so what should I do to change that key with another? Thanks guys...

http://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Frequently_Asked_Questions_about_ACE2#How_do_I_change_the_key_bindings.3F

That'll be $5.00 please. For asking a question already answered 5 gazillo times.

Andersson[SWEC]

Dec 29 2009, 16:29

K...Im stuipd...

Id like to DOWNLOAD...So i find out i need Six Updater or something..
I click on links in OP first, no downloading links??!?

Why is it so impossible to just add click and download..

Can someone please POINT to what i need??

Tonci87

Dec 29 2009, 16:30

LOL I think you guys really should put something like this in your signatures:

Before asking anything about ACE2, ask yourself if you have read the

A.C.E.2 F.A.Q. (http://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Frequently_Asked_Questions_about_ACE2)

I know i would do it :D

Alex72

Dec 29 2009, 16:41

What is the classnames of the AH-64's in ACE? Checked the list but didnt see it. I think ACE added the air to air version also?

http://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Class_Lists_for_ACEX#Helo

Would be very greatful for help.
Thanks.

VKing

Dec 29 2009, 16:45

ACE didn't add the AH64 so it doesn't belong in the ACEX vehicle list.
For reference the classname is AH64D.

Alex72

Dec 29 2009, 16:50

Thanks VKing. Tested that classname and no dice. Dont get it.

Thanks anyway.

EDIT: With vanilla i saw the "Normal" apache with rockets and hellfires. But with ACE i see 2 versions. Thats why i wondered. Dont understand why that classname you gave me doesnt work. All other aircraft classnames work.

cri74

Dec 29 2009, 16:54

Hello there, quick question and maybe a stupid one too :p

How are the updates coming and are there updates every other day ? How is the stability.

Tonci87

Dec 29 2009, 16:56

Updates are usualy Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays at 18:00 GMT
But we´ll get an Hotfix Update in a few minutes today

cri74

Dec 29 2009, 16:59

Thanks.. how are the outlooks on this matter ?

Tonci87

Dec 29 2009, 17:01

What kind of outlooks do you mean?

Sickboy

Dec 29 2009, 17:04

A.C.E. Mod Beta 2, Update #2 (Hotfix purpose), Released! (Mirror network in sync and awaiting your requests!)
Release Notes (http://dev-heaven.net/news/show/268)

Mind you! NEW BIKeys and BISign files again, on request by server owners, now every version.
Server crashes reported to have stopped after enabling signature checking, with these latest sigs, and mod updates.

Smurf

Dec 29 2009, 17:15

Just 2 quick questions:

Why the bullet count still ingame? Hardcoded?

How lock LGB on laser now?

maturin

Dec 29 2009, 17:24

So now that I've gone through the sixupdater process, ACE will be kept up to date automatically, like with Steam?

Tonci87

Dec 29 2009, 17:28

You need to update yourself. You can do that easily by choosing option 2

Cross

Dec 29 2009, 17:32

Dec 29 - Kellys ACE Server & YAS ACE repository updated to b.202

Subscribe to KH RSS -> http://www.kellys-heroes.eu/forum/rss.php

Kelly's Heroes ACE2 YAS AddonSync AutoConfig URL (http://www.kellys-heroes.eu/updater/ArmA2ACE-Repository/ArmA2ACE-Repo.7z)

YAS users: Do not forget to remove extra files through YAS.

Linelor

Dec 29 2009, 18:04

If I was to upload the files I have to a server to update it, will it break it? I tried doing it before and got an ACE_MAIN error so I'm not sure if it was a problem or a mistake on my end.

Can I get a reply to this please?

snakedoctor34

Dec 29 2009, 18:09

servers are usually uptading via uploading files.(those who cant run uptader on server side)But you have to upload CBA,ACE and ACEX all of them.Comparimg the files on the server to modified date and uploading only necessary files will be easy.

Mandrake5

Dec 29 2009, 19:14

I need some help updating my server, so I checked the FAQ.....

http://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Frequently_Asked_Questions_about_ACE2#Server_Issues

then searched, found this:

http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?p=1527120&highlight=update+server#post1527120

I want to ask the same question as this guy (he didn't get an answer). I think what we need is some way to synchronise folders over FTP with one click - using Filezilla is painfully slow as you have to ctrl-click each file and transfer them manually for each folder.

Can anyone please help?

Red Spar

Dec 29 2009, 19:41

Still have constant server crashes on XR even after the 202 update... :( It is lucky to stay up for more than 30 min

franklin

Dec 29 2009, 20:06

im having no crashes on my server at all. just issues with my six updater not wanting to work with me through remote.... :(

MARBESSI

Dec 29 2009, 20:16

Very deep trouble!!!!!!!!!!!!!! My ACE 2 was going well til yesterday. Now none of ACE commands go. It's very strange. Launching game with all necessary mods and got no errors. Updated game with KellyHeroes server and tool AddonSync2009 and everything was fine til yesterday. Today non of ACE keys go. What's happened?

Uncle Imshi

Dec 29 2009, 20:22

Quick question?

Where is the best place to ask about mission editing with ACE2?

Specifically that the old reduce AI Accuracy trigger no longer works when ACE is running.

Cross

Dec 29 2009, 20:35

There has been an update today. Please update your ACE via Six-updater or YAS or any other method.

Zeron

Dec 29 2009, 20:42

Still have constant server crashes on XR even after the 202 update... :( It is lucky to stay up for more than 30 min

It is something with your server, or the mods you are running. We have ACE running stable for hours.

MARBESSI

Dec 29 2009, 20:44

IO updated ACE2 got no errors when downloading and when launching game. Version is latest I checked on selection menu but ingame ACE commands won't go anymore.... example ..page up and page down should adjust nvg's brightness. now make me stand or going prone. Seems like all my ACE2 commands were disabilitated. It's very strange don't know what to do.

Geraldus

Dec 29 2009, 20:59

We got a crash at KH server right now with latest Ace.

PuFu

Dec 29 2009, 21:22

We got a crash at KH server right now with latest Ace.
do you feel you need to post here? without rpts, logs or anything? Why? Because you can?

and don't worry about the KH server, i got the rpts and logs checked every now and then

IF you are using the YAS updater, make sure you remove the old files via YAS menus.

BTW, YAS is not a supported mean of update, so if you are using that and not really know how to do it properly, don't come in here saying you got the bugz.

raggis

Dec 29 2009, 21:33

Should i do ticket for this?
http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?t=92219&page=18 (first post)
As it seems its an problem with addon BlackOps & Desert mercs. And not only (if all) with ACE.

PuFu

Dec 29 2009, 21:34

Should i do ticket for this?
http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?t=92219&page=18 (first post)
As it seems its an problem with addon BlackOps & Desert mercs. And not only (if all) with ACE.
ticketing without RPTs is useless. If you are positive it is ACE related, do it, if not, don't

Geraldus

Dec 29 2009, 21:35

I use always sixupdater. I didn´t mean to offend or anything, just to report what happened to fix. Nevermind it...

rymac

Dec 29 2009, 21:35

Hello, Just gotta say love this mod, I havent had any problems until today when i noticed that some of my weapons is being held wrong , this is only (i think) for my other weapon packs, rh m416 and rhm4/16 , for ex: almost all these weapons are being held like a weapon with extra grip when there is none wich is really anoying. also other weapon packs, downloaded the swedish pack today(since im swedish:). and the same problem with the ak5s. I started arma2 without the ACE extra and then everything was back to normal, so some file in ACEX is messing this up, just cant find out wich, or why. Anyone else had the same problem?. Sorry if im posting in the wrong place.

Hbomber110

Dec 29 2009, 21:38

Hey ACE2 Guys :)

I thought about that since the first Ace realease for arma1. what if you try to get Ace in WW2 era (once your done with betas :D)

theres already some addons made for ww2 stuff , we just need to adapt the game for the time (no gps , stabilisation for tanks , portable radios , less information in general...) and pimp it the ACE way (with wounds , effects , weapons handling...)

Sickboy

Dec 29 2009, 21:41

Thanks Raggis. Tickets; always a great idea :)

As to keys not working, there has been some minor low-level changes to CBA and ACE to allow for some workarounds and fixes.
If you have updated ACE, but not CBA, that is most likely the problem. (Latest CBA is available on Six Updater, and soon also as true release)

Re server crashes:
We have mostly reports about increased stability, even up to 100%.
Generally, make sure all the required mods are up2date, Six Updater and Addonsync servers provide this.

Signature checking is a great ally against server crashes, especially now that there's some older ACE versions out there that cause problems. (Don't forget Battle Eye either).
Also, with 1.05's changes, you might simply be running (or allowing) mods that need updating too (arma2.rpt is your friend).

About other problems; reports without arma2.rpt's, details, and possibly repro steps are impossible to resolve, please, setup tickets with the required details (http://dev-heaven.net/wiki/ace-mod2/Bugz), and we should be able to actually trace and determine and possibly resolve or workaround the issues.

PuFu

Dec 29 2009, 21:43

I use always sixupdater. I didn´t mean to offend or anything, just to report what happened to fix. Nevermind it...
How can someone fix "it", without knowing what is causing the "it"? I mean no offense here, but coming on and saying "hey, there has been a server crash" and no additional info is not gonna work.

Best thing would be to report the server crash on KH forums, shoutbox, or to any KH members on the TS3 server, so an admin can look over the rpts/logs and eventually post them on the issue tracker.

What you did is useless spam

Hello, Just gotta say love this mod, I havent had any problems until today when i noticed that some of my weapons is being held wrong , this is only (i think) for my other weapon packs, rh m416 and rhm4/16 , for ex: almost all these weapons are being held like a weapon with extra grip when there is none wich is really anoying. also other weapon packs, downloaded the swedish pack today(since im swedish:). and the same problem with the ak5s. I started arma2 without the ACE extra and then everything was back to normal, so some file in ACEX is messing this up, just cant find out wich, or why. Anyone else had the same problem?. Sorry if im posting in the wrong place.
Yes, it is due to changed models for the M4 family that comes with ACEX. The handgrip animation is changed for those. Not really an ACE issue here, since RH pack is not supported

Hey ACE2 Guys :)

I thought about that since the first Ace realease for arma1. what if you try to get Ace in WW2 era (once your done with betas :D)
Out of ACE scope. There are other Mod makers out there who have ww2 set as a scope for their projects though

SilverBlue

Dec 29 2009, 21:49

rymac

Dec 29 2009, 21:50

thanks for the fast reply, Can i just remove the m4s in acex or do i have to live without the rh pack and my lovely ak5s?

PuFu

Dec 29 2009, 21:59

thanks for the fast reply, Can i just remove the m4s in acex or do i have to live without the rh pack and my lovely ak5s?
in theory you could, in practice, depends on the scenario you are playing (SP/MP etc), BUT you shouldn't be able to. Basically removing the M4s will remove others M4s added with ACEX, and break the ammo crates etc, ending up with more prbs than solved.

As a general rule, you shouldn't be dissabling pbos, as they are linked to each other.

With some patience, there will be added in some foreseeable future the HK family to ACEX, modeled by panda

Njayjay

Dec 29 2009, 22:04

Whats the brown pouch looking thing mounted oin most US infantry rifles? Is that the IR strobe emitter? If so how do I see it when i put on my NV?

Also, which file shoild I edit to turn up the accuracy of the units in general? They seem to be missing pretty easy shots, the support gunners just make noise more than anything and spray all around the target theyre firing at.

Peace

gonza

Dec 29 2009, 23:29

since the ACE 195 my mission "VTS" don't work on dedi server
but if I start a server on my PC, there is no problem

if I remove all ACE units and I start it without ACE it work well

this is a queshkibrul version but I can send a chernarus version
http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?t=83997&highlight=gonza

22ndAndy

Dec 29 2009, 23:59

I've just updated and im wondering,

What version should it show on the main menu? In the bottom left corner.

ATM, it says 0.1.202

Cheers,

Andy

Meatball0311

Dec 30 2009, 00:10

I've just updated and im wondering,

What version should it show on the main menu? In the bottom left corner.

ATM, it says 0.1.202

Cheers,

Andy

TO CHECK CURRENT VERSIONS
http://dev-heaven.net/news/show/268

now go and fly like an eagle and seek the answers to your questions by reading the whole thread.....

Himmelsfeuer

Dec 30 2009, 00:23

What happened with the NightVision Stuff last Update?
I got the normal NV again and cant chance brightness, did i missed something?

CPL_HICKS

Dec 30 2009, 00:30

Hi, thanks for all the hard work in ACE 2. I am sure this has been raised many times but I just wanted to ask if the whole blackout part of the stamina thing can be made optional?
I only bring this up because sometimes you just want to play for an hour or so and this can really eat up time trying to run to a target.

Thanks!

[Ice]

Dec 30 2009, 00:35

Still seeing alot of people trying to join with wrong versions.

Most important that in the ACE Updater Web client / main to Enable AutoSkip and Reset Skip Data before executing.

Be sure to have CBA, ACE, ACEX, ACEX_PLA, ACE_SM in your presets.

then come and join the 169th Expert warfare server where realism is taken seriously. No externals etc.

Currently running the [ICED] version of Benny v2052 warfare @<hidden>

Smurf

Dec 30 2009, 00:57

Just 2 quick questions:

Why the bullet count still ingame? Hardcoded?

How lock LGB on laser now?

+ More one:

The birds flying out of florests or bushes when the shooting starts or someone make noise near them, is that an ACE feature or JTD? Cause I installed JTD and updated ACE after somewhile and notice them...

Chris_Hun7er

Dec 30 2009, 01:16

BTW, YAS is not a supported mean of update, so if you are using that and not really know how to do it properly, don't come in here saying you got the bugz.
Just curious, why are you not supporting YAS? I'm sure people will adapt if you don't, but it seems like it would be easier to support it.

Ludovico Technique

Dec 30 2009, 01:32

Just a quick idea, not sure if this is the place to post suggestions, but I'll give it a punt. :D

Would it be possible for you to add an invisible backpack? The reason I ask is that lots of infantry models already have a pack attached to them which they can't use in ACE. These packs often look weird when paired with an ACE pack, you get a sort of overlap effect. This is a bit of a game breaker for some unit models on ops where you need to carry a pack full of stuff. An invisible pack that would provide functionality to pack-equipped units (or even just regular units if the player didn't want his pack visible) would be very handy.

That said if there is already some sort of a fix for hiding a backpack please let me know. :D