Playing The DayZ Mod

[TheDayZViking 2]

So I am considering getting this Mod (and by considering I mean I MUST get this mod) but I don't have Arma 2 Combined Ops.

 

My only question is a really simple one that probably didn't deserve its own thread, but I didn't know where else to ask this question as there a pretty much zero videos on youtube of this.

 

My question is: If I was to buy Arma 2 Combined Operations from my local store, (not the Steam version, a actual physical copy) would I still be able to play DayZ and If I could, how would I install it and such?

 

Thanks.

 

-Viking

[Skat3rat 1633]

You still can but I'm unable to walk you through on how.  Unless you can not, I would suggest buying it on steam.

Edited August 7, 2013 by Skat3rat

[GoldenPSP 24]

Yes. You just need a licensed copy of operation arrowhead (which I believe is part of combined ops)

Without the steam copy you would just have to download and install the mod manually

[TheDayZViking 2]

Thank you, would I just download the mod from the main dayzmod website and be able to play (I know you have to play Arma 2 and Operation Arrowhead once before playing DayZ) or would I have to download it and then have to move some files around or can I just start up the game and play DayZ, also is it necessary to download one of the 2 programs Six Launcher and DayZCommander or can I just play it without one of those.

[creature 1189]

After you run the games, get commander. It will download and install almost any map or mod of dayz you want and makes launching any of them a no brainer.