BookBurning 7 Posted July 21, 2013 Hey guys, I recently bought Arma 2 Combined Ops on a different steam account so I can have two characters in the game. However I ran into a problem when trying to do this and I basically get this error message whenever I attempt to play. "pmc\addons\air_pmc.pbo" - decryption of headers failed. I'm assuming it's because of having 2 cd keys on 2 different accounts on steam and it's somehow conflicting. Any input? Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Serious Stan 202 Posted July 21, 2013 Why would you need 2 accounts? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BookBurning 7 Posted July 21, 2013 (edited) So I can have a backup character, play on different servers, if one dies and I don't feel like regearing I have the other; there's been alot of times I wished I had two different characters so I went ahead and bought arma 2 CO on another steam account. Note: My main account works fine, it only seems to happen when I try to get on Dayz with my other account. Edited July 21, 2013 by BookBurning Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Inception. 9443 Posted July 21, 2013 Most populated servers now are Private Hives, which means that your character on the server is locked to it. So, you can essentially have a lot of different characters on different servers. If you didn't know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DayzForumer 284 Posted July 21, 2013 You actually only need one account, try playing on a friendly private hive if you feel unsecure about your gear. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DayzForumer 284 Posted July 21, 2013 Most populated servers now are Private Hives, which means that your character on the server is locked to it. So, you can essentially have a lot of different characters on different servers. If you didn't know.Quick question: How does the daily life of moderating feel? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BookBurning 7 Posted July 21, 2013 (edited) That's great and all and something to consider but regardless this doesn't fix my problem; IE, I already spent the money and am looking for people who have any idea about this error so I can get my moneys worth, not people asking me why I need 2 accounts or telling me I don't need 2 accounts. The point is I have 2 accounts and am unable to use the other due to an error. Edited July 21, 2013 by BookBurning Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Serious Stan 202 Posted July 21, 2013 Theres always someone trying to exploit the game mechanics. DayZ isnt ment for more than one account, i see exploit written all over this topic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AmberHelios 2071 Posted July 21, 2013 every time you switch you will have to revalidate everything and start each game to the menus with steam running as admin . the error means that the dlc isn't installed correctly i take you have some of the dlc 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steak and Potatoes 13480 Posted July 21, 2013 (edited) This occurs when you copy the folders over into another install without actually installing the DLCs. Dwarden- hotfixed installer, available from arma2.com download sitehttp://www.arma2.com/index.php?optio...tility〈=en Run as admin EDIT: damn ninjad Amber *shakes hand and looks for hug* Edited July 21, 2013 by Steak and Potatoes 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BookBurning 7 Posted July 21, 2013 (edited) The DayZ community is also really presumptuous and on the ready to call out "exploiter" and "hacker" more quickly than the Salem Witch Trials. Not that it's unwarranted as this community has been plagued by things in the past but really, what could I possibly be 'exploiting' by having two accounts? What if the account was so my brother could play DayZ on his steam account on the same pc? I'd still be having this error if that was the case so saying it's 'not meant for two accounts' is completely dumb to be as blunt as possible. Consumers can pay for whatever the hell they want, if I wanted 2 red Lamborghini's even though they're exactly the same I'm entitled to it, why? Because I spent the money. This glitch has more to do with Arma and nothing to do with DayZ and I was asking out of charity but if you want to come in here and argue semantics over what my product that I paid for is meant for and what it isn't, then go right ahead because you're already on your backfoot on this one buddy. Edit: And thank you for those that took the time to give me a valid response to my question [steak and Amber] it's much appreciated. Edited July 21, 2013 by BookBurning 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DayzForumer 284 Posted July 21, 2013 That's great and all and something to consider but regardless this doesn't fix my problem; IE, I already spent the money and am looking for people who have any idea about this error so I can get my moneys worth, not people asking me why I need 2 accounts or telling me I don't need 2 accounts. The point is I have 2 accounts and am unable to use the other due to an error.It is your own fault for spending those 10 quids to buy another account which you will be unlikely to use. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AmberHelios 2071 Posted July 21, 2013 This occurs when you copy the folders over into another install without actually installing the DLCs. Dwarden- hotfixed installer, available from arma2.com download sitehttp://www.arma2.com/index.php?optio...tility〈=en Run as admin damn ninjad Amber *shakes hand and looks for hug* come for a hug my sweet prince that link will only work if you own the retail reinforcement disk as for steam you have to revalidate as i said above 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DayzForumer 284 Posted July 21, 2013 The DayZ community is also really presumptuous and on the ready to call out "exploiter" and "hacker" more quickly than the Salem Witch Trials. Not that it's unwarranted as this community has been plagued by things in the past but really, what could I possibly be 'exploiting' by having two accounts? What if the account was so my brother could play DayZ on his steam account on the same pc? I'd still be having this error if that was the case so saying it's 'not meant for two accounts' is completely dumb to be as blunt as possible. Consumers can pay for whatever the hell they want, if I wanted 2 red Lamborghini's even though they're exactly the same I'm entitled to it, why? Because I spent the money. This glitch has more to do with Arma and nothing to do with DayZ and I was asking out of charity but if you want to come in here and argue semantics over what my product that I paid for is meant for and what it isn't, then go right ahead because you're already on your backfoot on this one buddy.If you have a decent job/your parents have a decent job you should be able to buy an average computer within a month of working. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steak and Potatoes 13480 Posted July 21, 2013 come for a hug my sweet prince that link will only work if you own the retail reinforcement disk as for steam you have to revalidate as i said above Was throwing both out incase my handsome stallion 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BookBurning 7 Posted July 21, 2013 (edited) It is your own fault for spending those 10 quids to buy another account which you will be unlikely to use. Yeah because I'm so sure this has only happened to myself and I'm the only one in existence to own a 2nd account, oh and yeah this is totally something that doesn't have something to do with an error and is completely unfixable. You scored 67 percent on that zombie survival quiz, wonder what you'd score on an I.Q. one? And really? Why would I spend the money to buy a whole new computer when I don't have to, stop making yourself look like a huge idiot, you're embarrassing me and I don't even know you. Get out of my thread. Edited July 21, 2013 by BookBurning Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AmberHelios 2071 Posted July 21, 2013 Was throwing both out incase my handsome stallion Damn right i am :) 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steak and Potatoes 13480 Posted July 21, 2013 BookBurning/Dayzforumer take it easy on eachother gentlemen so we can keep the thread open incase there are further issues that need to be fixed. Book is here for help and asking we don't need to know why or belittle him he is just here asking how to get his current situation fixed. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DayzForumer 284 Posted July 21, 2013 Yeah because I'm so sure this has only happened to myself and I'm the only one in existence to own a 2nd account, oh and yeah this is totally something that doesn't have something to do with an error and is completely unfixable. You scored 67 percent on that zombie survival quiz, wonder what you'd score on an I.Q. one? And really? Why would I spend the money to buy a whole new computer when I don't have to, stop making yourself look like a huge idiot, you're embarrassing me and I don't even know you. Get out of my thread. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DayzForumer 284 Posted July 21, 2013 (edited) If you really want, i'll -snip- my posts.Edit: I am sorry if this has upset you, I will not countinue this argument anymore and I hope you can forgive me in the future. Edited July 21, 2013 by DayzForumer 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steak and Potatoes 13480 Posted July 21, 2013 (edited) If you really want, i'll -snip- my posts. Thank you for the offer forumer, your fine we just need to keep it constuctively moving forward in order to help. Book let us know if there are any further issues. EDIT TO YOUR EDIT- I am not upset by any means good friend just trying to help, Love you long time forumer have no worries. Edited July 21, 2013 by Steak and Potatoes 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Serious Stan 202 Posted July 21, 2013 Well. Then i suggest if you dont Get the help you are looking for on this forum, then look for answers on a hacker forum because they probably know alot more about this issue.Thats the best help i can give. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BookBurning 7 Posted July 23, 2013 Well. Then i suggest if you dont Get the help you are looking for on this forum, then look for answers on a hacker forum because they probably know alot more about this issue.Thats the best help i can give. I actually received the help I got on this forum and now have both of my accounts working fine. The fact that you equate having 2 accounts on DayZ to hacking though baffles me. Why does having 2 accounts equate to hacking in the most remote of senses? Tech support does not equate hacking. The only thing I feel like hacking right now is your johnson off and shoving it in your mouth so you'd stop making weird brainless comments about 'suspicious activity.' Do you wear tin foil hats? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
