VladimirLba 1 Posted October 22, 2013 Hello everyone, i bought the full edition of arma two on steam for playing dayz mod (i also download it on steam), but since yesterday i have too much problems and i can't play it.Firstly when i want to join a server the game say me that i don't have a good version and then my question is : Where could i procure the uptade of my version?Secondly when i find server with a compatible version(older version) the game say me that i don't valid the key for arma two operation, how i could done it on steam? Sorry for my bad english, i am french....if someone is able to help me i would appreciate! Have a good day :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dulix11 731 Posted October 22, 2013 Your ArmA II version should already be fully updated (1.62 I believe Operation Arrowhead is up to) if you are using Steam. To update DayZ itself, start by downloading DayZCommander, it is far superior to PlayWithSIX IMO. There you can click on the 'install & update' tab in the top right hand corner. The current version is 1.8.0.3. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VladimirLba 1 Posted October 22, 2013 (edited) Thank you, i did this but he offer me to purchase arma two...however i have already the game...i had a mistake probably to buy the game on steam because nothing works :( when i want install new version he say me : "cannot find at least one of your arma2 directories" Edited October 22, 2013 by VladimirLba Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dulix11 731 Posted October 22, 2013 Have you ran the game once before you tried to play? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boneboys 7988 Posted October 22, 2013 Make sure you can run ArmAII/CO in vanilla mode without loading DayZ.Test that SP is working.Join a MP game, I recommend a Wasteland server, easy to find and needs no addons.Your game version should be 1.62.10807, this is the latest beta patch, the version you are running can be seen in the bottom lefthand corner of the loading screen. Here is an old but essential guide to different instalations...http://dayzmod.com/forum/index.php?/topic/1808-guide-installation-guide-steam-retail-mixed-beta-common-errors/#entry18541 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gwraspe 318 Posted October 22, 2013 boneboyz mentions beta patch, it sounds to me like you must update this.download from here >> http://www.arma2.com/beta-patch.phpi find i must run beta patch install as admin, it then says 'maybe didn't install with correct settings' or similar, then choose 'install again with recommended settings' or similar option and then it works always. i only ever install manually Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VladimirLba 1 Posted October 22, 2013 dulix, no i didn't do that, the problem come from this i think! Thank you for your link i gonna try this method 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fluxley 2228 Posted October 22, 2013 The current recommended Beta patch is 103718, you can download it from here http://www.arma2.com/beta-patch.php Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boneboys 7988 Posted October 22, 2013 The current recommended Beta patch is 103718, you can download it from here http://www.arma2.com/beta-patch.phpThat is correct concerning DayZ.I am using the latest build but that is my Call Of Duty. @OP, listen to Fluxley. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VladimirLba 1 Posted October 22, 2013 (edited) when i launch arma 2 without steam, there is a message : "Bad serial number given in setup" but if i want play with dayz mod i must launch arma without steam....i don't understand why it doesn't work, i already reinstall the game :( Edited October 22, 2013 by VladimirLba Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
-Se7eN- 874 Posted October 22, 2013 im right in saying you have ran arma 2, then arma 2 CO yes? also have you got any DLC like PMC or BAF? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Karmaterror 982 Posted October 22, 2013 Just because no one has asked yet.....what does "full edition of arma 2" mean? Did you just get Arma 2....or Arma2 + Arma 2: Operation arrowhead. You need both to play ;) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VladimirLba 1 Posted October 23, 2013 (edited) im right in saying you have ran arma 2, then arma 2 CO yes? also have you got any DLC like PMC or BAF?Yes you are right but without steam launcher it didn't work...what means pmc, baf? i think that i don't have these DLC....I donwload "sixwith" and apparently i can launch the game without steam launcher ... Karmaterror" i bought arma2+arma operation arrowhead + three extensions to have better quality as possible Edited October 23, 2013 by VladimirLba Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
-Se7eN- 874 Posted October 23, 2013 those extensions are BAF, and PMC ans possibly ACR, run all of these sepratly at least once before trying to run dayz. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Karmaterror 982 Posted October 23, 2013 I wouldn't use sixlauncher...stick with dayz commander, its very easy to use. Just to be sure follow these steps. 1) install arma 2 ONLY.....then run it once to main menu and exit2) install operation arrowhead and run it once (might show as combined opperations) to main menu and back out.3) download and install dayz commander4) open up dayz commander and go to install/update tab5) in this tab first make sure beta is up to date, then go down and make sure dayz is up to date If you missed out step 1 or 2 when first setting it up this could be the problem ;) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VladimirLba 1 Posted October 24, 2013 Ok thanks you guys, i will try your tricks! :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites