bad version connection rejected error

[SoulZangetsu 0]

hey i bought the game yesterday i downloaded everything from steam that steam had to offer and when i started the game and tried to join a server i get a error saying bad version connection rejected, so now im in a bind on trying to find a solution so if im missing anything pls post me links and etc im eager to play this so pls help and thanks if u can.

[Rage VG 4033]

Hey there,

The error you are receiving is due to not having the same version of the mod as the server you are trying to join.

If you could wait just a few minutes, I can get you my guide to fix this. Hold the phone, please ^^

EDIT: Here you go. Please skip Steps 1-4, and go straight to Step 5. If you still have problems, then redo this, but start from Step 1:

1. Delete both ArmA II and Arma II: Operation Arrowhead via "Delete Local Game Content.

2. Completely exit Steam.

3. Re-run Steam as Administrator.

4. Reinstall both ArmA II and ArmA II: Operation Arrowhead. No picture, I'm not sitting through a reinstall.

5. Install DayZCommander. Go to DayZComander, then go to Install/update.

6. Update everything, in the following order:

• DayZCommander (If there's an update, restart)
  
• ArmA II (Beta patch)
  
• DayZ
  
• (Optional) Any DayZ addons you wish to play.
  

If you have any problems or questions, shoot me a PM.

Edited May 6, 2013 by Rage VG

[SoulZangetsu 0]

wait so u want me to uninstall arma 2 and arma 2 operation arrowhead then install it again

[Rage VG 4033]

wait so u want me to uninstall arma 2 and arma 2 operation arrowhead then install it again

As the guide says, skip to step 5. If it doesn't work, THEN start from step 1.

Edited May 6, 2013 by Rage VG

[SoulZangetsu 0]

ok after i did the step 5 part what do i do next

[Rage VG 4033]

Step 6 would be the logical choice.

[SoulZangetsu 0]

which is to start the game right and is there a correct way of starting it

[Rage VG 4033]

6. Update everything, in the following order:

• DayZCommander (If there's an update, restart)
  
• ArmA II (Beta patch)
  
• DayZ
  
• (Optional) Any DayZ addons you wish to play.
  

This is Step 6, and then you can play :]

[SoulZangetsu 0]

oh so by playing i click on one of the servers off of dayz commander right

[Rage VG 4033]

That is correct. Make sure that the server is running the same mod and ArmA version as you. You can hide servers with a different mod or ArmA version than you by ticking the "Hide wrong mod version" and "Hide wrong ArmA version" boxes, respectively.

[SoulZangetsu 0]

ok cool thank u very much but dangit i dont know the controls of this game its to many lol

[SoulZangetsu 0]

i dont know how to use my machete

[Rage VG 4033]

If you're unfamiliar with the controls, I'd recommend playing the main story to ArmA II first. There's a little walkthrough that explains the controls and mechanics, then gives you an area to practice with them.

Anyway, congratulations on getting it up and running! Like I said before, shoot me a PM should you have any problems.

[SoulZangetsu 0]

oh also are there servers that arent owned by anyone servers that the game company put out

[Rage VG 4033]

All servers are hosted by individual people, however public hives are restricted to our guidelines and limitations, meaning they run by our rules.

[SoulZangetsu 0]

and what about friends section in dayz commander how do i figure mine out

[Rage VG 4033]

I'm not entirely sure, I'm afraid.