I was just gifted the STEAM version of BAF but as I run retail ARMA 2: CO I can't download it. Anyway to validate it through STEAM so I can download it, cheers.
I was just gifted the STEAM version of BAF but as I run retail ARMA 2: CO I can't download it. Anyway to validate it through STEAM so I can download it, cheers.

I don't believe you can. Have you tried adding the shortcut for ArmA into Steam?
I doubt it'll work, but it's worth a try.
"The greatest way to avenge your enemy is by learning to forgive." - Takashi Tanemori
Doubt it, steam versions and "retail" DLC arent compatible because steam doesnt allow it (thats why BF3 doesnt come to steam) and I dont see why it would work the other way round.
Arma 3 is a twitchshooter
Needs more rainbow six 1-3
I've been hearing its possible and it isn't possible I'm just not sure and thus I came here, literally spent like an hour googling if theres anyway to do it and after turning up pretty much nothing I decided to ask you guys and post a Steam support ticket. Its pretty shite if it can't be done, hopefully someone knows a way.
You could try moving the BAF folder from Steam into your normal directory. Dunno if it would work though...
Nah it won't let me download it until I have a Steam version of CO/OA I'm sure.
You can't buy BAF on Steam without buying OA there. But, if you have a second (retail) copy of OA you can install BAF from Steam.
I don't know why BIS doesn't allow to buy the DLC's on Steam for retail copies, it would work technically.
I have both ARMA 2 and Operation Arrowhead individually on retail, how would I install BAF from Steam?
As I said, you can't. Only if you would have OA on Steam, you could.
Oh right, its because you said if I have a second retail copy of OA then I could. :P