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Thread: Anyway to run retail ARMA through STEAM?

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    Anyway to run retail ARMA through STEAM?

    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.

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    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.
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    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.
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    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.

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    You could try moving the BAF folder from Steam into your normal directory. Dunno if it would work though...

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    Nah it won't let me download it until I have a Steam version of CO/OA I'm sure.

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    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.

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    I have both ARMA 2 and Operation Arrowhead individually on retail, how would I install BAF from Steam?

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    As I said, you can't. Only if you would have OA on Steam, you could.

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    Oh right, its because you said if I have a second retail copy of OA then I could. :P

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