ArmA II: Operation Arrowhead discussion thread

[Cozza]

I just went through 55 pages and my head is about to explode.

Rant Mode beware
I just read nearly 55 pages of rants so I decided to have 1.

Its simple. You don't wanna buy it. Don't buy it. But don't complain about not being able to download missions and addon's. I'm sure ArmA2 will still be patched but you wont get the new features and stuff. and complaining about getting a expansion for free is........well, Childish.

Rant mode end

Now onto Arrowhead. I'm looking forward to it. Just like I was looking forward to ArmA2. and I cant wait to find out what extra features and stuff it might have in it.

[honkitonk]

...I personally would predict (after reading all those nice posts in german comments and forums about your new "addon") that only 1 out of 10 Arma2 buyers, will buy your extension (if anyway). ...

Wow - where did you get this from? Some guys might be mad because of missing patch support, but BIS already said, that they will support ArmA2 further on. So where is your problem? I can't hear those whiners anymore. If you don't want to buy it - don't do it. In the end you will buy it and start whining again. Can you explain me this confusing behavior?

[maionaze]

All of you guys complaining know you're going to buy it anyway so why bother posting? I just hope there won't be another release date fiasco with some countries getting it months later.

Like some South Estearn Euro countries located near the Black Sea

On topic

I hope they add the capability to ride in the back of cargo planes/helicopters without sitting down. You know what I'm talking about .

Regardless of what they do or do not introduce in the new game , I will buy it .

[BKnight3]

So... we should start paying modders, then?

Actually, come to think of it, due to the current status of ArmA II, I'm starting to feel more like supporting the modders than the devs...

I agree, if modders make a better product than BIS, should they be given a paycheck?

If one makes a better campaign or singleplayer mission than the "epic storyline award winning flawless campaign", can one sell that content instead of giving it away for free since apparently the only thing that everyone bought ArmA 2 was for the editing/multiplayer?

Its only a matter of time before some lawsuit of somesort regarding this comes up. Let me guess though, I'm talking nonsense.

[Deadfast]

Also, do you really think deleting critical posts is going to solve or help you with anything at all?

They deleted pointless whining posts that did not contribute to this thread at all. The point was not to help themselves, but to help the average user looking for information and instead finding 50 pages of nonconstructive crap.



@Comparing free mods to the official content:
Apples and oranges.

One side gets the enjoyment out of it, the other the money used to feed themselves.

[Big Dawg KS]

One side gets the enjoyment out of it, the other the money used to feed themselves.

Who said BIS doesn't also do it for enjoyment?

[Deadfast]

Who said BIS doesn't also do it for enjoyment?

I'm sure they do, but their main concern surely is whether they have something to cool their hunger at the end of the day.

[Thunderbird]

I still have faith in BIS, despite some 'love-disappointments' or call'em whatever you want.
And for some reason, I have the slight impression that this expansion will kick ass.

Why?
Very simple, OFP DR is a serious competitor to ArmA II series, and if BIS won't make the necessary efforts to stay in competition then there will be no doubt that BIS will suffer the consequences of all of their countless previous little mistakes.

OFP DR looks more and more promising, despite being slightly BF2ish but this won't stop this game from coming as a serious threat to ArmA II on the long run.
We have to admit that not of all of us will be playing both games and a part of the community 'could' move to the new CM game.
[Of course, only if OFP DR respects some 'minimum Realism Standards'].

Regards,
TB

[I.like.Pwnies]

since that other thread got closed for whatever reason and i typed my reply already, ill post it here:


first, about that OFP2 video, i hate the the weapon wobble and the "strange" movement (possible caused by an console controller. other then that, the NV is way too bright unrealistic, same as for the thermal view, i mean, they talk about "real" tactics and crap, but this game is far from realistic and i cant wait to tell them at gamescon next week! and they also said they play on hardcore, why is there a unrealistic compass on top of the screen and why are enemies shown on the map on hardcore mode?
the lighting, the voices and the reports on enemy positions are great though.

regarding AH features...

- realistic physics (tanks wont be stopped from full speed to stop when hitting a tree, fences/walls dont fall in blocks, vehicles dont flip over when driving over rocks)
- better performance
- overhauled ingame multiplayer browser with favourite tab, full list of players etc
- reaslistic ballistics including sight adjustment

is what i wish.

[Thunderbird]

My wishes for ArmA AH are :

- Decent/Acceptable Performance (At least, a better performance than in ArmA II, heh).
- Decent Engine Streaming (Realistic Drawing when you Advance).
- Bugs-Free game (At least, the bugs free possible).
- Include as much as features as you can, the more there are, the better the game will be.
- A good and entertaining campaign.


Regards,
TB