Pave Low Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 Hot news from BIS: This is the official update for Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead from 1.50-1.52 version to 1.54 also bringing all users of Arma 2 and Arma 2 OA to the same version of the game. This patch will also update your original Arma 2 1.05 to 1.07 if necessary. Version 1.54 Highlights Arma 2: British Armed Forces Lite - all units, vehicles and weapons from Arma 2: British Armed Forces are included in this patch with lower quality textures and audio files. The full version of Arma 2: British Armed Forces with high resolution textures and packed with a new campaign and large selection of new single player missions is available for purchase, see www.arma2.com/baf for more information about the content of Arma 2: British Armed Forces. * Engineer - Engineers have undergone some serious training and are now capable of repairing damaged vehicles and defusing mines. * Artillery Computer - All indirect fire weapons can exploit the brand new artillery computer by selecting it in the Action Menu (default binding is the mouse wheel). The artillery computer initiates an interface where you can see your weapon, and the associated minimal and maximal ranges on the map. * Numerous stability and functionality fixes and improvements. * Reworked MP Session Browser and Mission Selector. * See readme.txt file for more information about the fixes, improvements and new features coming with Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead version 1.54 NOTE: This update isn't compatible with STEAM release! D/L: Mirrors: http://www.arma2.co.uk/downloads/A2OA_Patch_154_2.zip http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=11886 http://mirror.dyneslott.com/arma2oa/A2OA_Patch_154.zip http://filevo.com/aruheioa7esn.html http://www.multiupload.com/0JQXXBXNFK http://solidfiles.com/d/b26d6/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pave Low Posted August 26, 2010 Author Share Posted August 26, 2010 Hmmm..... I'm happy with full BAF, but it's a bit naughty of them not to mention "BAF Lite" before now (unless it was so little I missed it) as I'm sure some people wouldn't have bought BAF if they knew that a free "Lite" was planned to be released Version 1.52-1.54 Changelog Engine * New: GameSpy modhash key contains list of mods hashes and is used to check there are additional mods on server missing on client (yellow icon in UI). * New: Mods contents hashes are compared instead of mods lists when equal mods are required on server. * Fixed: Commandline -mod behavior, active Mods list in UI, ModLauncher UI dialog with better mods detection and handling. * Fixed: Terrain shadows were too short (http://dev-heaven.net/issues/12328) * New: getWeaponCargo, getMagazineCargo, getBackpackCargo script commands * Experimental: TCMalloc used as a memory allocator. * New: Aircraft now auto-trims at high speed to prevent climbing. * Improved: More 3D/2D resolution ratios (8:7 and 6:5) added. * Fixed: Transport waited for dead unit to get out. * Fixed: NV tracers visible in TI (http://dev-heaven.net/issues/11608) * Fixed: Decreased tank sliding. * Fixed: Sonic Cracks and Tracers not working in multiplayer * Optimized: Frame rate stutter near complex walkable objects (like low rock walls) caused by grass computations. * Fixed: crew getting killed in vehicles driving from hill/slope * Fixed: Audio unsupported sample frequency error * Fixed: IRStrobe (http://dev-heaven.net/issues/11852) * Fixed: 3D editor - creating of logic center failed (http://dev-heaven.net/issues/11876) * Fixed: Unit in vehicle could not open gear in map. * Fixed: client freezes when accessing ammobox (http://dev-heaven.net/issues/11577) * Fixed: No volume drop on distance with weapon click, car horn and etc. (http://dev-heaven.net/issues/11689) * Fixed: Dead player bodies disappeared after respawn. * New: Repair vehicle and deactivate satchel charge action for engineer. * Fixed: EEIncomingMissile event parameter * New: Added scripting function disableTIEquipment. * New: Artillery computer; Fire at position AI command; enableEngineArtillery script command * Fixed: Surface sound in infinite terrain (http://dev-heaven.net/issues/11430) * Fixed: AI vision was not affected by light sources. * Fixed: Birds were heard inside of a closed vehicle. * Fixed: Scripting command isFlatEmpty did not work with non-zero third coordinate. (http://dev-heaven.net/issues/11704) * Fixed: TI was red instead of B/W with some settings and graphics cards. * Fixed: Night vision simulation was not simulating color sensitivity and blue shift in dark scenes. * Fixed: Disabled debugging message "Added texture headers from file" * Fixed: Av8 unable to takeoff from Chernarus NE airstrip (http://dev-heaven.net/issues/3240) * Fixed: Fog and sky colors did not match when dark. * Fixed: Moon rotates when moving camera (http://dev-heaven.net/issues/8051) * Fixed: Stars no longer visible through terrain with low view distance (http://dev-heaven.net/issues/8374) * Fixed: Improved game stability with a small page file. * Fixed: Gun recoil in ironsights view was missing kick-back (http://dev-heaven.net/issues/4401) * Fixed: possible crash after mouse click to Prev/Next button in DisplayConfigureAction Missions * Fixed: In E06 player should survive fall on ground without opening parachute. * Fixed: Module Alice2 MP issues. Data * Fixed: Improved AI path planning and path tracking with tanks. * Fixed: Assembling/disassembling issue with M2 minitripod and M2 machinegun. * Fixed: Sound of silenced Mk17 CCO. * Fixed: Mi8 and Mi17 model animations bug in ARMA2:Combined operations only. * Fixed: Fire-geometry in all Mi8 and Mi17, crew wasn't vulnerable in some cases. * Fixed: Get-in points for MH-6J. * Improved: Special units in US, CZ and Germany factions can hide bodies. * Changed: Slot size of MAAWS magazines. * Improved: AI wasn't able to destroy static weapons in some cases. * Fixed: Animations of US Static TOW launcher. * Fixed: Words Sabot and M-gun in radio protocols. * Fixed: Damage zone indicator ATRQ and MROT were exchanged in helicopter. * Fixed: Rockets count in Mi-171Sh. * Changed: Destruct type for market tents. * Fixed: HEAT ammunition for T-55 and Stryker MGS. * Fixed: Glass penetrability of Mi-171Sh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pave Low Posted August 26, 2010 Author Share Posted August 26, 2010 Updates from BIS: If you experience an "Error found in file EXPANSIONS\ADDONS\missions_e.pbo" error during the update installation, click the "Ignore" button and continue with installation. When finished, download the file missions_e.pbo separately, then search and replace the original file within your Arma 2 installation folder. missions_e-v154.zip - 33MB] * BAF Lite included in the patch is scaled down quality of units and audio and does not contain any single player scenarios, BAF Lite is available primerily for Dedicated Servers and Clients in multiplayer to allow seamless online operation of A2OA + BAF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinker Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 Some shots of BAF lite models: Good reason to buy the full version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pave Low Posted August 26, 2010 Author Share Posted August 26, 2010 Oh Yes, most definitely Tinker it's an absolute bargain at just £ 7.68! still there are a few surprised unhappy people on the BIS forums hence another explanation from the Devs To clafiry, essentially, patch 1.54 offers a preview version of British Armed Forces, alongside fixes, improvements and extensions detailed in the release documentation. The patch adds BAF objects at placeholder-resolution quality - capped at 64px. For reference: the original Operation Flashpoint commonly uses 256px; Arma 2 textures are capped at 2048px. Audio is sampled to 2.2KHz; compression quality is minimal. Fundamentally, this means they can act as proxies during multiplayer sessions, enabling a workable degree of compatibility across the community. The official DLC provides top-spec quality textures, audio, Crimson Lance, nine standalone missions, and a showcase scenario. Furthermore, Shapur's satellite texture is provided in high-resolution quality. another example Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
custard~SPARTA~ Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 The patched fixed the ammo box bug so all good for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halli~SPARTA~ Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 It's 6:17 CST and Steam is auto Downloading patch so Steam users should be good to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefly2442 Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 Oh wow. Yeah, definitely gives you a reason to buy it. Those textures are really low. It is kinda crummy they didn't tell people they were going to do this but I'm sure they want to make some money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 Well, i find it a really good way to not split the community. You can play with people who bought the DLC. And it now proves my point about the discussion, with the modding community few weeks ago, about using BI models. It was cause of the DLC, but i didn't know it was this low-res solution they are using. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thales100 Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 Good reason to buy the full version. Absolutely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightspeed Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 that is BS really - its an optional purchase but they are essentially forcing you to buy the pack or get ultra-######ty textures. besides that, I love the fact that BIS continues to grind away at improving the game and performance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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