vegat147@gmail.com 1 Posted September 21, 2012 i'm just excited to be here..0-=DI got the non steam arma 2 CO from BI website.. just wondering how long is this down load?says im at 32% at set up2do i still need to download the Operation Arrowhead?anyway .. cant wait to get in game and shoot some ZOMbies ! !! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
a_typical_noob 651 Posted September 21, 2012 (edited) Yeah, you'll need Operation Arrowhead and Dayz Commander (www.dayzcommandet.com).Good luck! Played my first round last night, pretty intense!Edit: just re-read your post, of you got combined operations, you're all good. Just get dayz commander. Edited September 21, 2012 by A_Typical_Noob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vegat147@gmail.com 1 Posted September 21, 2012 awesome cant wait !! thanks for the info.. i just down loaded dayz commander.. im ready. ! lol getting all my ducks in a row over here :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michaelvoodoo25 3120 Posted September 21, 2012 (edited) I went through this routine of downloading from Steam the other day, It took my friend 7 hours to download A2CO and then he had to update DC, hes all the more better for it now though.It can take a while, so be prepared to wait. Edited September 21, 2012 by Michaelvoodoo25 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fraggle (DayZ) 15720 Posted September 21, 2012 It's a long haul but worth the wait, have fun! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pvtjace 37 Posted September 21, 2012 Dont take the dew.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheMedic 58 Posted September 21, 2012 Hey Solen if you're looking for a good server to start on try PDR's Private Server just to get your feet wet and get some basic experience in before venturing off into other servers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dayzo 182 Posted September 21, 2012 (edited) If I were you, I'd completely skip playing on the public hive servers.They are no fun whatsoever due to the hacks people use to track players and objetcs, teleport around the map, and spawn weapons/vehicles.You will end up spending most of your time trying to avoid hackers.As suggested above, sign up for one of the private hive servers.You'll enjoy the game much more from the start, and won't waste dozens of hours of your time and effort. Edited September 21, 2012 by Anti Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheMedic 58 Posted September 21, 2012 As suggested above, sign up for one of the private hive servers.You'll enjoy the game much more from the start, and won't waste dozens of hours of your time and effort.If we are going to make polite suggestions to the newbies here's one: try to be friendly. This isn't CoD and your KDR doesn't matter; this isn't a giant deathmatch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vegat147@gmail.com 1 Posted September 21, 2012 i been playing the arma 2 free for weeks now just to get my head around the basic controls of the game.. and wow, took me a few days for it to sink in. lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sula 1205 Posted September 21, 2012 Welcome and congrats! Just to say, you do not need dayzcommander to play the game. That is one of the launcher programs people use. You can use the game itself to find servers. However, I have dayzcommander and sixlauncher and dayzcommander is useful because it helps you to update your software quickly and easily. :thumbsup: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leadon77 94 Posted September 21, 2012 My biggest suggestion to everyone who gets the game, get into ARMA II and do the Basic Training Courses!!!! It may save your life to know some basic controls without having to look in the options menu. Also it helps you practice differant aspects of the game thru the different tutorials. Have fun and play friendly. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheBaby 61 Posted September 21, 2012 This isn't CoD and your KDR doesn't matter; this isn't a giant deathmatch.Yeah, it is, pretty much. Plenty of players playing that way and not much 'endgame'. If you dedicate yourself to being friendly from the start you're going to be at a massive disadvantage when you meet people who just want to ruin your day. Pvp makes you a lot better at pvp, and that part of the game is inevitable.It's ok to be a dick. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sula 1205 Posted September 21, 2012 (edited) I don't agree with the above opinion. I don't pvp. I've never even pointed my gun at another player. I still shoot the hell out of zombies. It's up to you how you play. It's true PvP makes you a better at PvP. But it's in no way necessary, let alone inevitable. And good luck with making friends if you keep shooting people dead. :emptycan: I agree with Leadon - get into arma and work those tutorials. Bloody hard some of them - I'm still working through them after 2 months. Worth it though. :thumbsup: Edited September 21, 2012 by Sula Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vegat147@gmail.com 1 Posted September 21, 2012 (edited) hey guys i need help im getting an error message when im trying to install arma 2 OA that readsFILE READ ERROR:ARMA2 PATCH_1_09.EXE.XZwhats does this mean ? ?ok thank god its working now lol Edited September 21, 2012 by Solen_Vega Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dayzo 182 Posted September 21, 2012 (edited) [edit: ignore this] Edited September 21, 2012 by Anti Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
henamshox 21 Posted September 21, 2012 If I were you, I'd completely skip playing on the public hive servers.They are no fun whatsoever due to the hacks people use to track players and objetcs, teleport around the map, and spawn weapons/vehicles.You will end up spending most of your time trying to avoid hackers.As suggested above, sign up for one of the private hive servers.You'll enjoy the game much more from the start, and won't waste dozens of hours of your time and effort.I've never had any problems with hackers on Public Hive servers, so I don't know what you're talking about. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lvg 1690 Posted September 21, 2012 It's a long haul but worth the wait, have fun!You are a Moderator of the DayZ Forum, Please act like one and use correct statements.It's "worth the weight" 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sula 1205 Posted September 21, 2012 Fraggle, this guy is clearly some kind of troublemaker. He looks suspicious to me. Maybe you should ban him. Or beat him up. Or beat him up and then ban him. I'll hold him down, if you like. :huh: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheMedic 58 Posted September 21, 2012 I'll bring the lemon wedges! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites