Meeshe 170 Posted January 11, 2013 Hi all, bought Arma 2: CO today and am downloading now off of steam. Ive decided to use DayZ commander since it seems the easiest way to install DayZ and find servers, and all. Steam has 3 things to download: Arma 2, Arma 2 OA, and Arma 2 beta. I thought DayZ commander found and DL'd all the beta stuff so Im wondering..should I download and install the beta from steam or let DayZ commander take care of it? If I DL the beta will it mess with DayZ commander and its installation? Sorry if this is a really dumb question but Im a little confused as to what to do, since I wasnt expecting the Arma 2 beta software from steam. Thanks, I cannot wait to start playing :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SmashT 10907 Posted January 11, 2013 (edited) I don't have OA beta installed on steam, DZC does it all. Just tick the 'Replace with OA beta files so steam works' in DZC settings. I don't think it really matters either way though. Edited January 11, 2013 by smasht_AU 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Meeshe 170 Posted January 11, 2013 @ smasht_AU Thank You, Ill just bypass the steam install and let DayZ commander take care of it all. I appreciate the answer. Hopefully tomorrow sometime I can enthrall you all with the tale of my first steps into the zombie apocalypse. :DThanks again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boneboys 7988 Posted January 11, 2013 Let me just say that the Steam beta system is working and always has the last default /recommended beta, not necessarily the latest release.This is all part of the preparation for SA realease and the Steam digital distribution, so using the Steam system to download updates is in someway helping out for the future.Just saying. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sula 1205 Posted January 11, 2013 That's a good point, Boneboys. I have never once managed to get steam to update dayz/arma, so I am little concerned. I don't even use steam to play anymore because I find it almost impossible due to all the glitches and error messages. Is there a good place to read how to do this and guarantee I'm doing it right? Thanks. :thumbsup: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boneboys 7988 Posted January 11, 2013 That's a good point, Boneboys. I have never once managed to get steam to update dayz/arma, so I am little concerned. I don't even use steam to play anymore because I find it almost impossible due to all the glitches and error messages. Is there a good place to read how to do this and guarantee I'm doing it right? Thanks. :thumbsup:Well, my dear Sula, I do not have ArmAII/CO on Steam but the tried, tested and recommended method of launching and managing mods works with a Steam distribution (no need to start Steam).I use SpiritedMachines ArmA Launcher to do this......................................................................How do you start your game ?What error messages do you receive, Steam or otherwise ?Have you read this ?http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?134046-Using-Arma-2-mods-the-simple-way&p=2145059&viewfull=1#post2145059Might help, might not... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
morgan32 403 Posted January 11, 2013 I broke up with Google a couple weeks ago, DayZ Commander is now my new best friend. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scarletvw 6 Posted January 11, 2013 I use steam with their beta, just installed it all last week. It works great with Commander. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Meeshe 170 Posted January 11, 2013 Good to know everything will work, downloading the steam beta or not. Find a way to screw up an installation and Ill find it, the hard way. Knowing the steam beta plays nice with DayZ commander is a relief Thanks all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
