Will this mod work with Steam OA and ArmaIIFree?

[Sandersson Jankins 2]

I apologize for possibly cluttering the forums, or making a thread where I was not intended to. I decided not to post in the troubleshootings thread because I don't actually have a problem at the moment, more of a quick inquiry.

I own Operation Arrowhead on steam thanks to a kind donor; however, I do not have Arma II. If I install ARMA II Free from the Bohemia website, will I be able to play this mod? What will be different? Thanks.

[tpenn 9]

Steam versions, yes; Free version, I'm pretty sure no.

[Sandersson Jankins 2]

We can lock or delete this thread. Confirmed that as long as you have Operation Arrowhead legitimately, you can use ARMA II Free.

[Owneh 0]

Are you sure? Please don't lock it, could someone tell me for definate that if you get OA and armaII free it will work?

[Magnet (DayZ) 211]

No, it shouldn't work at all.

You can not run modifications with ArmA:II Free so that should prevent DayZ from launching, I don't think you can even play them as Combined Operations but I could be wrong on that bit.

If you purchase the full version of ArmA 2 you WILL be able to combine them and play through steam however.

Mag.

[sorophx 25]

Yes, you can install mods if you have OA + ArmA Free. it's called Combined Operations Lite

you just write an extra line in your .exe's start-up properties. I can't look it up, because the Bohemia Interactive site is down

also, Day Z REQUIRES Combined Operations, not just ArmA2. so you'll have to buy Operation Arrowhead or CO anyway

[Sandersson Jankins 2]

I'll let you know if it works for me, I am still downloading OA off of steam, because my max DL speed is 180 kb/s. You use the SIX updater method to get the mod to work with Steam OA and ARMAII Free.

[Sandersson Jankins 2]

Absolutely confirmed that this works. You must use the SIX updater in order for it to work, but you are absolutely able to only purchase Operation Arrowhead and use the ArmAII:Free (NOT THE DEMO).

[skurcey 11]

i m trying to install it on a friend's pc, and cant figure how to do :(

could you post steps here please?

[Sandersson Jankins 2]

Sorry if this is against the rules, but I'm going to post the guide that got me playing the mod. Follow the SIX updater method, not the steam one.

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j198/blackhawk7down7/dayznidguide.jpg

[SnR 16]

too small.

[LtTireBiter 1]

Arma2Free as combined ops:

http://dayzmod.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=492&pid=5588#pid5588

Run Steam OA with these:

http://dayzmod.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=449&pid=5578#pid5578

-beta= part not required for most servers.

Have a Nice Day!