ARMA 2 regulars and people who got it for DayZ

[bangomango 2]

I got Arma 2 back in 2009 and played it a lot. I basically orgasmed at Operation Arrowhead. The mods, with this game, basically made nigh infinite possibilities that can be made with the FPS perspective.

[deathshead 2]

I have been playing arma/flashpoint since before there was sidearms.

[bemurad 0]

Explain arma 2 to dayz newbies??? hell no, i'd rather just take advantage of all those months of tactical play on them.

[bovine3dom 0]

170,000 unique users of DayZ

100,000 sales of ArmA 2

source: http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2012-06-08-the-future-of-day-z

=> 59% of DayZ players are complete newbies. That's lower than I was expecting to be honest, but it doesn't count people who bought the game a while back and have only just picked it up again.

[HatchetHarry 0]

I was bought Arma 2 and Arma OA by my other-half as a present, specifically so that I could play Day Z. And I am fine with that.

I never got on with Arma games, since I work a hell of a lot (or did so when Arma 2 was hot-for-buying) I couldn't afford to invest the time into the game that it takes to get out the best enjoyment. But nowadays, that I have a more organized schedule and a team to help with work load I am able to invest the time needed for Day Z. I still doubt I'll play the Arma part since Day Z is just much more lonely, tense and such a greater feeling game.

[whitetiger (DayZ) 0]

I bought Arma II just for DayZ, and I haven't played any regular Arma since I got it, just DayZ.