Can't figure out how to install DayZ

[raedin 0]

Howdy,

Can someone tell me how to install dayz, I bought Arma 2 and Arma O.A from Amazon, and I can't find any up to date videos on youtube on for to install dayz from amazon.

Is it the same as the Steam install?

BTW I have Windows 8 if that makes any difference.

 

Thanks much

Raedin

Edited September 28, 2013 by Raedin

[Mos1ey 6301]

Install and run both ArmA II and ArmA II: Operation Arrowhead up to the main menu once each.

 

Install DayZ Commander...

http://dayzcommander.blob.core.windows.net/releases/Dotjosh.DayZCommander.Installer.msi

 

...And use it to install the latest ArmA II beta patch (currently 103718) and DayZ mod version (currently 1.8).

 

Then use DayZ Commander's server browser to find a server that you want to play in and simply double-click it.

 

Hope this helps. :)

[meat pie 632]

Make sure you click on the right link on the commander page some are popups,click the one that says (download dayz commander).

[Mos1ey 6301]

Make sure you click on the right link on the commander page some are popups,click the one that says (download dayz commander).

 

I provided a direct link to the Commander download to save him downloading whatever third-party rubbish they're trying to get people to download these days, lol.

[raedin 0]

Install and run both ArmA II and ArmA II: Operation Arrowhead up to the main menu once each.

 

Install DayZ Commander...

http://dayzcommander.blob.core.windows.net/releases/Dotjosh.DayZCommander.Installer.msi

 

...And use it to install the latest ArmA II beta patch (currently 103718) and DayZ mod version (currently 1.8).

 

Then use DayZ Commander's server browser to find a server that you want to play in and simply double-click it.

 

Hope this helps. :)

 

 

 

Hi,

I did everything you said up there, and when I double clicked a server after a few seconds a error came up: Addon "dayz_anim"  requires addon "CAmisc_fix"

 

Thanks.

Edited September 29, 2013 by Raedin

[raedin 0]

I tried a few things and it still don't work.  :(

[Mos1ey 6301]

Does that error actually prevent you from playing? It's quite common to get those kind of errors, but you can usually just click okay and ignore them.

[SmashT 10907]

First check that both ArmA and OA are up to date as the retail versions often need to be patched manually where Steam is automatically up to date. It shows the version on the main menu when you launch ArmA and OA.

 

ArmA 2 should be on 1.11

Operation Arrowhead should be on 1.62

 

If not, update from here. http://www.arma2.com/supply/game-updates

 

 

 

If ArmA 2 and OA are up to date and the issue persists, try this: (Change the directories so they match where you have the game installed so they point to the actual OA\Addons and A2\Addons folders, obviously I use Steam so yours won't be in the same location)

 

Open Command Prompt (Start>Run>CMD>and type:

mklink "C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\ARMA 2 Operation Arrowhead\Addons" "C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\arma 2\AddOns" /j

 

Hit enter and it should say junction created. 

 

Alternatively you can just copy the entire contents of your ArmA 2\Addons folder and paste it into your OA\Addons folder, the junction method above just saves space as it's about 7-8gb worth of files.

Edited September 29, 2013 by SmashT

[raedin 0]

Ok, it works. :D thanks guys, my arma and OA weren't updated.

[rossums 2190]

Ok, it works. :D thanks guys, my arma and OA weren't updated.

Good stuff - easy mistake to make (That even I may have done on occasion :) )

It's good to see someone actually coming to the forums and ask for help rather than joining to go crazy about the installation process.

Now comes the fun part.. not dying all the time while playing :D

Good luck!