What is the community like today?

[NastyKicks 0]

Hello all.

I am currently torn as to whether or not to buy Arma II: Combined Ops as it is currently on sale on Steam.

My main question is what kind of state is the game, and the community more importantly, in at the moment?

Is it a big PvP world or is there lots of cooperation?

Basically what I am asking is is the game worth a purchase?

Many thanks!

[elf cakes 559]

there is almost no community, everyone just shoots each other on sight. it's a shame really

[Legacy (DayZ) 1091]

It varies on the server you're playing on, and the people involved.

[THE_BURNDOWN 27]

Some people form groups and raid entire servers, but most people are lone wolves and bandits. Group sizes are usually 1-4, sometimes more.

[OrLoK 16186]

Hello there

As Legacy says, it utterly varies. You need to look for one that suits your playstyle.

Rgds

LoK

[fathairybeast 246]

As the others [almost] said, join Balota Buddies.

[CS14 133]

Mostly people bitching about banditry, PVP, KOS, etc.

In-game it's usually all of the above.

[islandjack 1]

Look for a server that advertises PVE only if you want to cooperate. I played for a few months last year, then my comp broke and I didn't play for about 2 months.

Now that I am bacvk, I am finding a lot less KOS PVP going on in chernarus because many players are going to other maps.

Also you can find low pop servers too.

When I log in to a low pop server, I announce on side chat wher I am, I'm a new spawn and that I dont PVP. Most people like that and will leave you alone as long as you are no threat to them. Many offer to help with rides in vehicles and equipment. Try US911 server. I have been playing for 2 weeks on it regularyl and only one KOS guy who was immed. banned by admin when he shot at me.

[Vapordad 81]

It's worth it just for Arma itself.

[ldjstyle 0]

I am very new to the game and so far i have only found the community to be harsh for newbies. Anytime I have seen another player in the game they shoot me, even though i have never shot at any other player yet. I guess for veterans the zombies pose no threat and its all about increasing their murder counters or something. So i am finding the game to be solely pvp at the moment, which is tough with this type of game because a player with a ghillie suit and military weapons usually kills me while i am unarmed or carrying a pistol.

[djshauny1 222]

Wait for Standalone.

[Guest]

The editor alone is kick-ass. I'm working on a film!

I say yes