Arma 2

[stilla-killa]

Re: Arma 2

Is the demo out? I really do think that others on here, along with myself, need to actually try this thing out before we can decide.

There is no new news about the demo on the official Arma 2 forums as of this post.

[JoMaMaz]

Re: Arma 2

Every site I check acts as if a demo should be out this week. Here is what every site pretty much has:

Posted on June 13th, 2009
ArmA2 OFFICIAL Demo Thread - Update 24/06/09 - 21:41

Demo will be released next week, I expect monday or tuesday. We are now testing it, as we cut a lot of data and landscape it's quite difficult to not forget anything. Size will be around 2 GB.

However, this thread has been going on there, and it looks like the demo might be released tomorrow, check the last post, clicky me.

So I'm not quite sure as the developer made his post on June 13th, but the title says June 24th update, but then the last post says most likely tomorrow...:S They had that "Monday or Tuesday of next week", well, that same post has been up there and unedited since it was posted. They either just changed the title and it's now next week or it's still good from its original post and that would be this week. We shall see.

[[29ID]B|Pvt.Mickd]

Re: Arma 2

ArmA2 OFFICIAL Demo Thread - Update 24/06/09 - 21:41

Demo will be released next week, I expect monday or tuesday. We are now testing it, as we cut a lot of data and landscape it's quite difficult to not forget anything. Size will be around 2 GB.

The demo'll come out, tomorrow,
Bet your bottom dollar, that tomorrow,
There'll be demo,

Just thinkin' about, tomorrow,
Clears away the cobwebs and the sorrow, till' there's none,

When I'm stuck with a day, that's grey and lonely,
I just stick out my chin, and grin, and say,

Oh, the demo'll come out tomorrow,
So you gotta' hang on till' tomorrow,
Come what may.

Tomorrow tomorrow, I love you tomorrow,
Your'e only a day away,

The demo'll come out, tomorrow,
Bet your bottom dollar, that tomorrow,
There'll be demo,

Ohara is a BI developer.

Source: http://forums.bistudio.com/showthrea...55#post1309355

[JoMaMaz]

Re: Arma 2

Sveet! I'll be sure to get it tomorrow, woot! Hope it's good!

[imported_Will]

Re: Arma 2

I want arma for 2 reasons

This
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KK6Fo3Y0AU[/media]

And

This
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=khG8pVEmzO4&feature=related[/media]

[[29ID]B|Pvt.Mickd]

Re: Arma 2

Further Update on Demo Release

ArmA2 Demo Release Today - 2PM GMT - 3PM CET - 6:00 AM PST


Good luck Downloading it then! I know the Devs and community members are trying to host it on as many torrent seeds as possible (even those who have the game are volunteering). It will still be hellish at the start though.

[stilla-killa]

Re: Arma 2

Further Update on Demo Release

ArmA2 Demo Release Today - 2PM GMT - 3PM CET - 6:00 AM PST


Good luck Downloading it then! I know the Devs and community members are trying to host it on as many torrent seeds as possible (even those who have the game are volunteering). It will still be hellish at the start though.

Got a link to the download?

[[29ID]B|Pvt.Mickd]

Re: Arma 2

Got a link to the download?

i doubt its released yet. Check http://forums.bistudio.com/ in 45minutes.

[stilla-killa]

Re: Arma 2

i doubt its released yet. Check http://forums.bistudio.com/ in 45minutes.

Ah k. I will keep checking back from time to time.

[JoMaMaz]

Re: Arma 2

Sweet, should almost be here now. I hope I can find a good host and I shall download it while I work all day. :)

Woot, it's out!

Daaaaang, that's well over the 2gb mark. @_@

[stilla-killa]

Re: Arma 2

Everyone that has downloaded the demo please come back here at post your impression of it.

[GeneralPatton]

Re: Arma 2

2.9GB

http://www.fileplanet.com/201807/200...fo/ArmA-2-Demo

Released 10 minutes ago!

[stilla-killa]

Re: Arma 2

Sweet, should almost be here now. I hope I can find a good host and I shall download it while I work all day. :)

Woot, it's out!

Daaaaang, that's well over the 2gb mark. @_@

I don't see it anywhere.

[JoMaMaz]

Re: Arma 2

Uber slow torrent file, but it is here.

Here's the info about the demo for those who want to view it. Should be a great demo if you want to really know what the game is like, which is what I needed to decide if I want to buy it.

Overview
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ArmA 2 demo allows you to experience the unique gameplay featured in the full version of ArmA 2 including multiplayer,
as well as samples of the vast amount of vehicles, weapons and units and realistic environment.
The demo also contains a part of Chernarus terrain, which is based on the real-life landscape. Visit http://www.arma2.com for more information about the game.

Overview of the demo content:

Boot Camp:
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Boot camp provides you with several scenarios which can help you to better enjoy the ArmA 2 demo.
To play the scenarios, start the game and select SingleplayerBootcamp from the main menu. The following tutorials are available:
Basic Training - You can learn the basics of the game controls, movement and principles of first aid and infantry combat in this tutorial. If you’re new to the world of military simulations, it is strongly recommended to learn these basics.
Parachute Jump - In this tutorial, you have a chance to try precision-jumping with a steerable parachute.
Helicopter - Learn the basics of helicopter flight, transportation of troops and attack chopper tactics.
Team - Learn the basics of your team’s command and control. This tutorial will teach you how to command your subordinates and manage your team.
High Command - You are often given command of whole groups in the bigger battles (e.g. Death Valley scenario). This tutorial describes the basics of the high-commander’s job.
Construction - In a large-scale scenarios (Death Valley in the demo), you can construct defenses, HQ buildings or structures which enable you to enroll certain unit types.
This tutorial will teach you the basics of the construction interfaces.

Singleplayer:
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Three scenarios and an editable mission template are featured in the demo. Scenarios are accessible from the main menu’s Singleplayer > Scenarios section.

Trial by Fire – A marine assault team is inserted on the Utes island to capture an OPFOR base. To successfully complete this mission, advance together with the rest of your team, follow your orders and avoid being too brave.

Death Valley - Small mission to introduce and also teach you how to use the RTS/FPS blend mode for ArmA 2 - The Warfare mode.
In this large-scale battle, your objectives are to capture all strategic locations or destroy all structures on the enemy base in your area of operation.
It is recommended to play Team, High Command and Construction tutorials before you start playing this mission.

Benchmark - This scenario is an unplayable cinematic benchmark test that will help you determine the best setting for playing ArmA 2 on your computer or to compare your hardware. Average FPS is displayed at the end of this scenario.

Mission Template: Basic - To start this mission template, activate “My missions...”, select “<New mission>”, “01:Basic”, choose the side you want to play for, and edit the mission conditions.

Multiplayer:
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It’s possible to play a multiplayer battle or customize some of the available mission templates.

To start the template-based multiplayer, select “<<New - Wizard>>” and select from the list of available templates. Note that templates are customizable, and you may prepare many variations of existing setups.

Death Valley - Multiplayer version of the scenario. Up to 16 players may take part in this battle. In “Create game”,
Multiplayer Mission Template: Deathmatch - Free-for-all fight for up to 16 players.
Multiplayer Mission Template: Team Deathmatch - Two teams fight in a small area. Up to 16 players may play in this scenario.
Multiplayer Mission Template: Seize The Area - Cooperative scenario for up to 6 players, whose task is to eliminate all hostile units in a designated area.

Mission editor:
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Limited version of Mission Editor is present in the demo. Note that it's not possible to either save or load a custom mission in the demo.

Check http://community.bistudio.com/wiki/ArmA:_Mission_Editor to learn more about the basic features of the editor.

[GeneralPatton]

Re: Arma 2

News Announcement:

http://www.totalgamingnetwork.com/main/showthread.php?t=198558

stilla-killa, you can download it from the Fileplanet link I posted.