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The reason you're getting black screens are because you're connecting to 1.7.2.1 servers and not 1.7.2.2. I first connected to a 1.7.2.2 server and everything worked fine. Then I tried connecting to a 1.7.2.1 server and my screen went black when I spawned.

You'll be able to switch once you die. Don't worry ;) What you can do is press "Respawn" in the menu.

Does this happen in regular Arma 2 as well? If it does, try updating your graphics card drivers.

Are you on version 1.7.2.2 or 1.7.2? Cause it's not fixed on 1.7.2

You're right. Didn't look at the version table to the right. I'm guessing it's an error on their end since there isn't a 94878 patch out according to: http://www.arma2.com/beta-patch.php At least not a client one.

Not sure if you're aware of this, but you can somewhat angle (if that's the correct word) your head with "Q" and "E" to see around corners in first person.

I did a quick search for "94878" in six launcher. I didn't find a single server requiring it. Which server are you trying to connect to?

Which server are you connecting to? I can test it out.

UPDATE : 13 JULY 2012 Affected addons: * dayz_code 1.7.2.2 * dayz_anim 0.4 * dayz_server (server admins only) Developer's Note: * Make sure you run ArmA2 Beta build 94759 or above Changelog: * [FIXED] Ghillie and skin removal on login ( https://dev-heaven.net/issues/36666 ) * [FIXED] Arma X stuck on loading screen ( https://dev-heaven.net/issues/36647 ) * [FIXED] AKS_74_kobra classname incorrectly named ( https://dev-heaven.net/issues/36680 ) * [NEW] Server side performance tweaks and improvments * [FIXED] Infected detect players from too far away (reduced by about 20%) * [FIXED] Disconnect updates not being correctly applied (caused inventory issues) * [FIXED] Bear traps not appearing for spawn (low spawn) Source: http://stats.six-updater.net/mods/changelog/84950cc2-8d47-11e1-baaa-001517bd964c

What?

I would not recommend that for Arma 2 / DayZ. At least not the CPU.

What are the specs?

No. Bandits plays a big role in this game.

No, 1.7.2.1 is the latest official version. Quote from DayZ staff:

Well, my friend doesn't have the issue while sitting 2m away from me ingame. So I doubt it's the server.

I'm also having issues with my fps getting lower and lower while playing. But it fixes itself by just reconnecting to the server. Might be an issue related to i7-2600k?

1. Download and install Both Arma 2 & Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead 2. Run both games atleast ones. (Or launch Arma 2: Combined Operations) 3. Download and install Six Launcher (http://download.six-updater.net/software/su/su-setup.exe) 4. Let Six Launcher update everything for you. 5. You should be ready to go now. Also, I don't want any money.

Weird, just for the sake of it. Try connecting to SE 4 / SE 3. I've been playing on those myself and I know they are working as they should. Just to make sure it's not a server problem.

Here's a mirror for you: http://xam.nu/f/ARMA2_OA_Build_94876.zip

Have you tried 1.7.2.1 which you have to manually update to?

I read in the 1.7.2.1 thread that it was already fixed according to several persons.

The videos you've been watching are from an old patch. They removed it as a weapon you received when spawning.

1.7.2.1 Is already out and clothing is working.

You could either add -window to the launch parameters or push ALT+ENTER when you're in the menus.

Try a different 1.7.2 server. And make sure it doesn't say 1.7.2.1.