I can't launch the game without using Six Launcher.

[Gashed 16]

Whenever I try to launch the Beta OA by using the shortcut, the little tickbox loading screen loads, gets to the last two, then stops responding.

Any help?

[Remix (DayZ) 14]

Why don't you just keep using SixLauncher?

[Gashed 16]

Because it lacks a search function for a server I like to play. And, I shouldn't *have* to use it. :D

[Remix (DayZ) 14]

Update SixLauncher, I am able to search for specific servers on the current version.

Also, SixLauncher is the official client to launch DayZ from. http://www.six-updater.net/2012/06/six-launcher-and-updater-are-now.html

[sickboy 60]

Also the Launcher v2 is coming with much improved search amongst many other things: http://www.six-updater.net/2012/07/its-coming-six-launcher-v2.html

But agreed with OP, the game should work with or without launcher :P