Arma II: Questions and Answers

[[DI]Pvt.Zetki]

Please post any questions or queries you have about ArmA II here and Dan_n will try and bring you the latest information on any questions you may have. Please remember he is working with other community's too so he may take time to answer your questions.
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[[IRT]Super64]

I'll kick things off with some hardware questions.



Will A2 truly support SLi and Crossfire setups?
Is there a performance gain or loss/problems with 64bit OS's?
How much system RAM is ideal/recommended for A2?

Thanks! :salute:

[Goldman]

Hi Dan_n ! welcome to the tournament that has been using ArmA since releaseday 1 and is now getting ready for ArmA2 !


Hardware
4) Is ArmA2 code optimized to use multi core CPU's to it's full advantage ?
5) Which DirectX version is ArmA2 built for (10 / 10.1 / 11) ?

Gameplay
6) What is the maximum number of online-players supported in ArmA2 ?
7) Does ArmA2 have a "soldiers getting wounded/tired" system like in ACE mod ?

General
8) Not counting graphics and new weaponry, what is (according to BIS) the best improvement in ArmA2 compared to ArmA1 ?

[dan_n]

HI Guys, thanks for your questions already!

I will be able to get answers for you on any questions you may have...

If you want to ask anything let me know and I'll do my best to get the info for you.

Cheers :)

[{A}3|LCpl.7]

Welcome aboard Dan. :salute:


Best wishes in addressing questions that will consume this thread. I just ask our members please make sure your question has not been already addressed before posting, and not to bombard our newest member... too badly :army_biggrin:.

[Steveak44]

1. Will small arms rounds have realistic material penetration? ie Will they be able to penetrate metals, brick, wood and the always tuff chain-link fence?

2. Will there be more options in setting the AI difficulty?

3. Related to #2. Has the amazing AI marksmanship and situational awareness been toned down? Getting one-shotted in the head at night at 800+ meters from some some AI clown without night-vision or optics spinning a 180 has always really annoyed me.

4. Will turning command spotting off be an option in multi-player?

Thanks for your time,
Steve

[{RET}Th3flyboy]

I know this is probably going to be a interesting response, however is there any info on how people in North America can get their hands on ArmA 2 when it comes out, or if there is any info on who will publish and when the NA version? I'm wondering because I want to try to get it in as short of a time period as possible, however I don't want to have to import it if I don't have to (bad experiences with previous imports from another publisher when I had to get a replacement copy when the disc literally cracked).

Also, I have to ask this, is there going to be feasable to create an LCAC and actually drive the vehicles onto it and transport them without any major issues?

Finally, will the medics be more like in ACE or just like OFP/ArmA in that you have to have things like bandages and morphine, things like that to do healing rather than just doing the old way of walking up to a medic and hitting heal?

[[IRT]36th|CPL.OV3RLORD]

Questions- (only if you know)

Is the 26th of June the same release date for Australia?

What is the RRP in AUD, USD, Eruo... ?

Also any form of regional coding (like in Steam if the game not allowed in your country it stop you from playing it)?

[dan_n]

thanks for all your questions guys, i have a long list! I will get as much info as I can!

will report back :)

Dan

[[ATOW]Goschie]

- Will we be able to shoot out of vehicles, such as fire my m4 out the window of a humvee?

- Will there be a speed penalty for infantry when walking through certain areas, such as a forest or muddy ground?

- Will there be trails in ArmA2 rather then just paved roads and dirt/gravel roads?

- Is the new landmass larger or smaller then sahrani?

- Will certain gun sights have different modes, such as the kobra being able to switch between different dot shapes and colors?

- Will there be an ability to have populated towns and villages, or wildlife, in multiplayer mode?

[[AToW]wormeaten]

Is it ArmA2 have better solved PvP multiplayer without AI’s sorted in some formation like for example squads?

[[UN]SGen.ViperMaul]

Is it ArmA2 have better solved PvP multiplayer without AI’s sorted in some formation like for example squads?

How do you mean Wormeaten? Please clarify your question.

[Spyder]

- Will there be a system so addons are auto-downloaded from servers to the clients without disconnect?

- Will you match the good qualities OFP2 is adding (ie each weapon with correct animation like the Javelin)?

- It seems like some games don't require you to zoom in to hit targets at long range and have a more true to live aspect ratio. Why is this, and can you so something so that the bionic zoom can be deleted?

- It seems probable that better performance can be achieved if the game didn't load and update textures/ effects/ other players/ AI/ objects that were not in the LOS (line of sight) of the client. Is BIS going to address this?

- Currently the mission editor requires knowledge of scripting for many features that could just come with the editor. Will BIS allow scripts to be added so that the player doesn't have to implement on their own (Arty script, save stats, set height, zone capture)?

- ArmA lacked many real life system functionalities even though some of the weapon systems were in game (BLUFORCE Tracker, Laser Designator, Javelin, M1A2). Do you plan on added these so we have more realistic weapon systems (ie. Laser Designator with azimuth, M1A2 with FCS)?

- It seemed like there was some suggestions taken from the community, but we would all like to see more. Will BIS create more support so that major suggestions can be implemented sooner (An example of an issue is that the prone and crouch animations are not correct, please refer to US Army field manual)?

- Okay last question, for now. What is BIS's opinion of a weekly meeting with questions and concerns from the community. A list could be created, everyone signs up, and each week the next x number of people get to ask x number of their questions?

[dan_n]

HI All

An update for you. I have all of your questions sent over to the developers. I am hoping I will be able to reply Tomorrow (Monday). I have lots of information about ArmA but a lot of these technical questions I would like the developers to check first so I get the right info for you :)

Would you all be able to let me know whats best for the answers? Shall I post all as one big reply or would it be easier if I reply to each persons directly. Whatever is best for you guys let me know.

[[IRT]Super64]

HI Dan_n. I would say just post one long reply. Too much work replying to each directly. Thanks for your efforts!

[dan_n]

Hi All

BUSY BUSY DAY! some breaking news for you all! The release date for ArmA 2 has been brought forward to the 19th June.. press release below.

As the guys over at 505 and BI have been busy with this news today, I will be tomorrow when I can come back to your question! Sorry! But I hope the news of getting the game sooner is a good trade off :)


ARMA II Release Date Bought Forward

Milton Keynes, 18th May 2009 - 505 Games and Bohemia Interactive are thrilled to announce that the release date for the upcoming tactical military simulator ArmA II forward by precisely one week, to 19th June 2009. Fans eagerly awaiting their next foray into the world beating tactical action the ArmA series has become renowned for now have just over one month to wait.

Featuring the most realistic warfare gameplay ever, ArmA II promises to build on the excellent features that have made Bohemia Interactive a respected name among both gamers and the US army, who use a modified version to train recruits for combat situations. Team-based combat, a comprehensive playbook of military tactics and an enormous battlefield to explore are just some of the features that will make this THE military simulation of choice this year.

ArmA II will be released on 19th June exclusively for PC. For all the latest information please visit www.arma2.com

Ultimate military simulator, for the ultimate combat experience.

[[A]2|PFC.Jhoson14]

Cant w8 to hear some more news, buying European pre-sale ArmA II this weak ^^

I have a question:

Will the weapons sound more realistic than the 1° ArmA ?

[[AToW]wormeaten]

How do you mean Wormeaten? Please clarify your question.

ArmA is in my opinion best, most complex and realistic FPS but not using its advantages to create better PvP MP mod then other FPS games on market.

Warfare is not good enough to beat Bf2 PR mod which is most popular PvP mod in Bf franchise. For DM or CTF who is in basic spouse to be quick intensive fight where an ArmA advantage is not that important for playability this is area where CoD franchise rules.

Right now 90% or maybe more is Coop MP against AI and is mostly because ArmA don’t have proper Player vs. Player MP mod. Only seriously PvP mod is warfare which is too much spread out what causing shortage of action or better say direct confrontation between players.

So my question is going in that direction is they planning to do something to cover that part of market or we have to stay on old outdated Bf2 engine to satisfy our need for good PvP mod?

I hope its clear enough now. :army_wink:

[dan_n]

HI Everyone!

With the release date coming forward and the announcement of the Twitter feed we have been manic! Plus sorting out tomorrows showcase event.

The developers have the questions (who I will see tomorrow too), So I will report back!

Apologies to you all that its taking a bit longer than expected its just been a really busy few days with all this news! Please bear with me and Ill get some info for you :)

Don't for get to check the Twitter feed tomorrow between 12:00 - 15:00 GMT as we will be with the developers ready to answer any additional questions.

Thanks guys!

http://twitter.com/ArmA2PC

[dan_n]

Thanks for your questions on the US release date. 505 games are not distributing in the US so unfortunately I don't have that information. Sorry I couldn't be more help!

Don't forget to check back today between 12:00 - 15:00 for a live Twitter feed from the ArmA II showcase event in London!

http://twitter.com/ArmA2PC

[dan_n]

HI all some good news for you! I have some of the answers coming in now from the developers.

They have asked me to pass on their apologies that it is taking so long, they are just manic with the game release.

Also 'jezhughes' will be helping me out from now on. He will be around too to answer questions or forward these onto the developers if they are super-techy.

We will start posting the answers that you guys have asked ASAP

Thanks again for your patience!

[[IRT]Super64]

Thanks for the update Dan!

[[7]9|Jlt.Alucard]

Has any one ever said too you that you that some one should get you a beer. I get by the way you type its vary urgent and straight too the point.

:gob_icon_cheers: Cheers!

BTW I was just wondering if a better mod tool set would at all be seeing the light of day... my brain starts hurting too much when I try to work on a island. I also don't think the blood coming from the ears helps any either.

[{RET}Th3flyboy]

I was hoping for a good Official Scripting tool, or a decent plugin for Visual Studio or Netbeans Or Eclipse...