[STEAM] Playing with Friends in offline mode?

[JoeF 0]

Hi, about to purchase Arma 2 and I was just wondering if it's possible to play without having to be online in the friends thing.

thanks

[stevejeon 0]

You can play arma 2 but online is a requirement.

DayZ is online only. There is as of yet no offline mode but you can bypass steam just by shortcutting the exe.

eg, this is mine for the beta:

"C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\arma 2 operation arrowhead\Expansion\beta\arma2oa.exe" -beta=Expansion\beta;Expansion\beta\Expansion -nosplash

and this is mine for the release:

"C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\arma 2 operation arrowhead\arma2oa.exe" -mod=@dayz -nosplash

Steams system is irrelevant though you can use it if you want. (its audio calls will override VON for example)

(if you have never played arma before seriously do the tutorials first ~ and not experience here, realise you can bandage people when they go down especially when you accidentally shoot them in the back of the head cos really.... aiming. its not difficult)

[JoeF 0]

Excellent, bypassing Steam will be even better. Thank you.

[finland 0]

You can click the arrow next to your name and select "Offline" you will then appear as such to all of your friends. I think the first guy misunderstood you.

[Legacy (DayZ) 1091]

You can click the arrow next to your name and select "Offline" you will then appear as such to all of your friends. I think the first guy misunderstood you.

This, you don't have to be 'online' to friends to play it, but you will still be signed into steam and rack up hours.