A.C.E. Advanced Combat Environment - Public Beta *2*!

Sickboy · 12-25-2009, 04:31 PM

Information Block

How to Download/Install A.C.E.
Bug reporting, feature suggestions, feedback. What information do we need?
Roadmap (Plans, schedules)
Wiki Documentation
- All features of ACE and ACEX are documented with descriptions and possibly with usage information!
- Update Schedule
- Goals and Scope

A.C.E. Mod for ArmA 2, Official Announcement!

Release Notes

It has been nearly 3 weeks, and 9 successfully deployed updates, since the A.C.E. Advanced Combat Environment Mod, Beta 1 was released.
These 3 weeks have been very intense, with a very alive and vibrant Report -> Fix -> Feedback (Repeat) cycle, for both the mod and its distribution system.
We want to thank everyone who has contributed to the projects by reporting bugs, giving feedback or making suggestions!

Today we would like to announce our Public Beta 2 Release.
As a bonus in these x-mas times, we have added ACEX: PLA (Chinese Expansion), by Fromz!

We intend to keep updating our Mod following a set schedule.
We do this to get as much feedback and bug reports as possible, as soon as possible, and provide everyone the latest code to test.
This means the development will be ongoing, new improvements and additions will arrive as we go

Beta 2

What is A.C.E. and what is it not

A.C.E. for ArmA 2 is a full conversion mod and is based on A.C.E. for ArmA 1, which was based on WGL for OFP.
The WGL and A.C.E 1 roots were "When realism matters". And with A.C.E. 2 it is no different.
We try to keep a balance between realism and gameplay. We try not to sacrifice either in name of the other.
We try to please as many as possible, but it is simply impossible to please all.
Please feel free to give constructive feedback on our choices.

The Package

The A.C.E. Package for ArmA 2, at this time, consists out of 5 building blocks:

CBA and ACE are a requirement, while ACEX, ACEX_SM and ACEX_PLA are optional expansion packs.
This way, we hope to support our users who have requested smaller mod size, and ability to concentrate on their type of units/vehicles/weapons for countries they like to play with/against.

Status

Much of the Mod has been rewritten / optimized, and we have based our workflow and tools on CBA methods.
Previous Announce Thread (ATM around 400 pages)
Previous ACE2 Discussion Thread

Compatibility

We strive to keep our addons/mods as compatible as possible with others.
Sometimes this is not possible, or there were specific reasons why we had to go some way.
Please feel free to supply feedback on any compatibility issue you might encounter.

Thanks!

Our thanks goes to everyone involved in our Mod, from Developers to Testers, Contributors to Supporters, PR to Hosters, and Programmer- and Docu-wizards.
Special thanks goes out to our Lead Developer, Rocko, who has devoted most (if not all

) of his free time and dedication to the mod's development.

Installer, Updater, Patcher

There have been significant changes to the way we distribute our Mod.
Due to the ever growing sizes of content, and thus installers and updates, we have switched to a realtime patching system, called rSync, which is the core tool of the "Six Updater" Suite.
The software, once installed, can be used to install, update, maintain and repair managed modfolders.
It uses smart technologies to minimize the amount of data that needs to be downloaded, and is a very lightweight and fast protocol.

The technology has been in use for several months by the ACE team, and individual testers aswell as communities.
Documentation will be provided, and support delivered where possible.

Our milestone releases will be available in easy mirrorable 7z files, to minimize the stress on the rsync system, and give people casual means to download the initial install.

More Info
Updater Server Portal (incl stats)

ALL IMPORTANT INFO IS IN THE TOP OF THIS POST!!

MattXR · 12-25-2009, 04:31 PM

I updated about 5min ago!! first one maybe?

Daniel · 12-25-2009, 04:33 PM

Shweeet! Downloading

ziiip · 12-25-2009, 04:33 PM

Ah so that legal thing was a joke.

vasmkd · 12-25-2009, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MattXR

I updated about 5min ago!! first one maybe?

LOL i think i beat you

---------- Post added at 04:34 AM ---------- Previous post was at 04:34 AM ----------

Quote:

Originally Posted by ziiip

Ah so that legal thing was a joke.

LOL yep got me for a second, until i seen this post...i was thinking geez i just got updated version of ace2 and it is in legal trouble

Betsalel · 12-25-2009, 04:37 PM

LOL, you're not the only one. I almost went pale when I read it and saw it was locked. "Merry Christmas....and have a nice heart attack from all of us on the ACE Team!"

Tantal · 12-25-2009, 04:37 PM

Haha ha very funny joke

Garbol87 · 12-25-2009, 04:38 PM

I almost had a heart attack! :P

Vixente · 12-25-2009, 04:40 PM

i cried

rexehuk · 12-25-2009, 04:40 PM

Wounding system works great! Good job guys.

12-25-2009, 04:31 PM	#1
Sickboy Second Lieutenant Join Date: May 2005 Location: Netherlands Posts: 4,846	*A.C.E. Advanced Combat Environment - Public Beta 2!* Information Block How to Download/Install A.C.E. Bug reporting, feature suggestions, feedback. What information do we need? Roadmap (Plans, schedules) Wiki Documentation All features of ACE and ACEX are documented with descriptions and possibly with usage information! Update Schedule Goals and Scope A.C.E. Mod for ArmA 2, Official Announcement! Release Notes It has been nearly 3 weeks, and 9 successfully deployed updates, since the A.C.E. Advanced Combat Environment Mod, Beta 1 was released. These 3 weeks have been very intense, with a very alive and vibrant Report -> Fix -> Feedback (Repeat) cycle, for both the mod and its distribution system. We want to thank everyone who has contributed to the projects by reporting bugs, giving feedback or making suggestions! Today we would like to announce our Public Beta 2 Release. As a bonus in these x-mas times, we have added ACEX: PLA (Chinese Expansion), by Fromz! We intend to keep updating our Mod following a set schedule. We do this to get as much feedback and bug reports as possible, as soon as possible, and provide everyone the latest code to test. This means the development will be ongoing, new improvements and additions will arrive as we go Beta 2 What is A.C.E. and what is it not A.C.E. for ArmA 2 is a full conversion mod and is based on A.C.E. for ArmA 1, which was based on WGL for OFP. The WGL and A.C.E 1 roots were "When realism matters". And with A.C.E. 2 it is no different. We try to keep a balance between realism and gameplay. We try not to sacrifice either in name of the other. We try to please as many as possible, but it is simply impossible to please all. Please feel free to give constructive feedback on our choices. The Package The A.C.E. Package for ArmA 2, at this time, consists out of 5 building blocks: CBA: Community Base Addons ACE: Core ACEX: eXtras ACEX_PLA: Chinese Expansion, by Fromz ACEX_SM: SoundMod (Overriding default ArmA sounds) CBA and ACE are a requirement, while ACEX, ACEX_SM and ACEX_PLA are optional expansion packs. This way, we hope to support our users who have requested smaller mod size, and ability to concentrate on their type of units/vehicles/weapons for countries they like to play with/against. Status Much of the Mod has been rewritten / optimized, and we have based our workflow and tools on CBA methods. Previous Announce Thread (ATM around 400 pages) Previous ACE2 Discussion Thread Compatibility We strive to keep our addons/mods as compatible as possible with others. Sometimes this is not possible, or there were specific reasons why we had to go some way. Please feel free to supply feedback on any compatibility issue you might encounter. Thanks! Our thanks goes to everyone involved in our Mod, from Developers to Testers, Contributors to Supporters, PR to Hosters, and Programmer- and Docu-wizards. Special thanks goes out to our Lead Developer, Rocko, who has devoted most (if not all ) of his free time and dedication to the mod's development. Installer, Updater, Patcher There have been significant changes to the way we distribute our Mod. Due to the ever growing sizes of content, and thus installers and updates, we have switched to a realtime patching system, called rSync, which is the core tool of the "Six Updater" Suite. The software, once installed, can be used to install, update, maintain and repair managed modfolders. It uses smart technologies to minimize the amount of data that needs to be downloaded, and is a very lightweight and fast protocol. The technology has been in use for several months by the ACE team, and individual testers aswell as communities. Documentation will be provided, and support delivered where possible. Our milestone releases will be available in easy mirrorable 7z files, to minimize the stress on the rsync system, and give people casual means to download the initial install. More Info Updater Server Portal (incl stats) ALL IMPORTANT INFO IS IN THE TOP OF THIS POST!! __________________ Good night. Last edited by Sickboy; 03-01-2010 at 08:58 AM.

12-25-2009, 04:31 PM	#2
MattXR First Lieutenant Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 5,836	I updated about 5min ago!! first one maybe? __________________ Coming Soon for OA: Desert Stronghold, Desert Rats, Desert Rats II, Desert Wolves, Desert Dogs

12-25-2009, 04:33 PM	#3
Daniel Warrant Officer Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Lake District, England Posts: 2,587	Shweeet! Downloading __________________

12-25-2009, 04:33 PM	#4
ziiip Master Sergeant Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hungary Posts: 722	Ah so that legal thing was a joke. __________________ Angry Insects CTI Team "It's a YouTube comment. I rate those somewhere between OFP DR and Lindsay Lohan on the scale of stuff I give jack shit about." By MadDogX

12-25-2009, 04:37 PM	#6
Betsalel First Sergeant Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 849	LOL, you're not the only one. I almost went pale when I read it and saw it was locked. "Merry Christmas....and have a nice heart attack from all of us on the ACE Team!" __________________

12-25-2009, 04:37 PM	#7
Tantal Private Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 7	Haha ha very funny joke __________________ All right, the are on our left, they're on our right, they're in front of us, they're behind us...they can't get away this time!"

12-25-2009, 04:38 PM	#8
Garbol87 Lance Corporal Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 50	I almost had a heart attack! :P

12-25-2009, 04:40 PM	#9
Vixente Lance Corporal Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Spain Posts: 45	i cried

12-25-2009, 04:40 PM	#10
rexehuk Staff Sergeant Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 249	Wounding system works great! Good job guys.

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