Impact of installing two instances of Arma2 with different Beta's

[-Cdn-Chard 96]

Hi guys,

Since upgrading my Beta and I'm now on 1.6.2, it seems that I can't reconnect with my home server still on 1.6.1. The problem is that I'd like to be able to get some important gear out of my tent back on the old server.

I've got two operating systems on my PC (2 separate drives). One is my gaming system, the other is for family use. I currently have Arma2 Combined Ops (retail disc version) installed on the gaming drive.

I'm thinking about installing a second instance of Arma2 on the second system, apply the patches up to my old Beta in 1.61, install DayZ and then play DayZ. I understand that ARMA2 used the authentication code/serial number to generate as the Player ID.

My questions are:

1. Given that serial codes will be the same, will my playerid be the same?
   
2. If that's true, will I be playing the same character in DayZ with all the same equipment and in the same location?
   
3. Will the new gear/location be saved when I go back to my 1.6.2 gaming instance?
   

Constructive responses to my questions only please...

[deren93@hotmail.com 95]

It uses the key for Arma2: OA to recognise your character. My post here might help you

http://dayzmod.com/f...ared-computers/

Given that serial codes will be the same, will my playerid be the same?

YES

If that's true, will I be playing the same character in DayZ with all the same equipment and in the same location?

YES

Will the new gear/location be saved when I go back to my 1.6.2 gaming instance?

YES

Everything is stored respective to your game serial key

Edited July 20, 2012 by DocTolly

[MrBlue21 4]

You player is tied to you cd key, so yes even if you install two instance of the same game you will be playing with the same character. All info for you character is saved to the central server (HIVE) and your gear/location would remain the same as long as you play with the same cd key, even if you change the computer your using. :-) Hope that helps.