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So I just updated the ARMA 2 beta and DayZ to version 1.7.2. Now when I join any server and login I just get a black screen and sometimes I can see for a second. It's basically like 10 seconds blackscreen, 1 second I can see, then 10 seconds blackscreen again. However I can move and access my inventory. Also I can drop stuff. And the debug monitor isn't showing up as well. Is there a problem with the main server atm or what am I doing wrong? I don't wanna respawn with all the loot I got by now. Will this bug be fixed soon?

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So I just updated the ARMA 2 beta and DayZ to version 1.7.2. Now when I join any server and login I just get a black screen and sometimes I can see for a second. It's basically like 10 seconds blackscreen, 1 second I can see, then 10 seconds blackscreen again. However I can move and access my inventory. Also I can drop stuff. And the debug monitor isn't showing up as well. Is there a problem with the main server atm or what am I doing wrong? I don't wanna respawn with all the loot I got by now. Will this bug be fixed soon?

This is happening to me aswell, but when I updated to Build 1.7.2.1 or whatever the most recent one is.

Really annoying, I don't wanna respawn with my loot either!

Hopefully it's fixed soon.

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i get it too it may be that servers hasnt been updated but i cant be sure..

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I have encountered this when I joined an up to date server when I was out of date. I am experiencing the same thing you are right now. There was a message was there before when I did not have the right patch. Right now I can not join any of the newly updated servers and the old servers are giving me the flashing screen.

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Snap same here.

Also i'm finding it almost impossible to even log into a server, everything was working fine until i just applied the latest update.

Hope they fix it soon!

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I am updated as of 7/13 to 94876 and cannot play on my regular server as it is still 94444. Servers that are listed as 94876 that I can access give me no audio and split second flash of game in between several seconds of darkness. I have no debug monitor window but the rest of the hud is there. This is on several "updated" servers that are populated.

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I dont know if you guys are using Sixlauncher or not, if you are, you updated to 1.7.2.2 today, the error you all are experiencing is becuase you are joining a server that is running an older version of the mod, or are messing some files on the server.

The only way for this to get fixed is for you to join the correct version server, and for the server owners to correctly update their servers to 1.7.2.2

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I am also experiencing this issue.

All updated servers (I am also updated) I get this.

Black 10 seconds, on 1 second.

I spawned on the beach with a new life and notice that even while black, my charactar can still move.

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I've updated via Sixlauncher and am currently using it, so I'm using the up-to date game version.

Also, if I join a server which has an older version of the game; e.g: 94444, It comes up with "Connection failed." if I try to connect/join it.. How can I fix it?

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Does this happen in regular Arma 2 as well? If it does, try updating your graphics card drivers.

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Does this happen in regular Arma 2 as well? If it does, try updating your graphics card drivers.

For me, no it doesn't.

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This is happening to me as well BUT ON ALL SERVERS! Even servers that say they are updated to 1.7.2.2 are coming back as out of date and giving me this issue. 1.7.2.1 servers I can't get past "waiting for host." Time to wait for a patch =/

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I am (Today after updating) experiencing the same black screen for 10 secs followed by 1 sec of graphics, can confirm this is only taking place with the Dayz mod, Arma 2 and Operation Arrowhead are not effected nor is there anything wrong with my system.

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Overwrite arma2oa.exe with the one from Expansions/beta.

That was my problem... I guess you guys run the steam version too.

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Updated through sixlauncher, and that started the problem...

I have found one server that runs 1.7.2.2 beta 94876 and plays no problem, just wait for the rest to update if they choose to do so...

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I updated with the Six Updater and not the launcher still I'm on 1.7.2.2.

Can I downgrade with the Six Updater as well or do I have to download the files for 1.7.2.1 or 1.7.1.5 somewhere and install it manually?

Edited by Labargoth

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The reason you're getting black screens are because you're connecting to 1.7.2.1 servers and not 1.7.2.2.

I first connected to a 1.7.2.2 server and everything worked fine. Then I tried connecting to a 1.7.2.1 server and my screen went black when I spawned.

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Hopefully theres a fix for this soon, I need to play!

I'm quite sure there isn't a problem. You're connecting to an outdated server, 1.7.2.1 instead of 1.7.2.2.

Take a good look at the server name before connecting. See if it helps :)

Edited by XAM

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The reason you're getting black screens are because you're connecting to 1.7.2.1 servers and not 1.7.2.2.

I first connected to a 1.7.2.2 server and everything worked fine. Then I tried connecting to a 1.7.2.1 server and my screen went black when I spawned.

Even when I connect to 1.7.2.2 servers, It black screens.

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Even when I connect to 1.7.2.2 servers, It black screens.

Can you give me one of the servers you've connected to that gives you black screen?

Even when i connect to a updated server i'm getting the blackscreen, so that isn't the problem.

Hmm, do you have a server your sure you got a black screen on? I'll try connect to it and see if I'm also getting it there aswell.

Edited by XAM

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I'm quite sure there isn't a problem. You're connecting to an outdated server, 1.7.2.1 instead of 1.7.2.2.

Take a good look at the server name before connecting. See if it helps :)

Even when i connect to a updated server i'm getting the blackscreen, so that isn't the problem.

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