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spike21 informed us BI released the updated beta patch build 93398 for Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead.
Leave your feedback about the patch in this topic on the BI forums.
You can check the beta patch changes, report issues and vote tickets at the ArmA II community issue tracker (CIT).
Please note: this patch is only for Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead!


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]]> Sat, 02 Jun 2012 06:24:00 +0000
Xeno426 informed us he released an updated version of his TGW Vehicle Fixes addon on the BI forums.

Quote Xeno426 :
This TGW Vehicle Fixes mod changes and adds to the way the new thermal i ...........

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]]> Fri, 01 Jun 2012 22:15:00 +0000
Starting next week Armaholic will run a sweepstake for the Iron Front: Liberation 1944 fans!
The sweepstake is organized in co-operation with AWAR and X1Software and enables everyone who participates to win 1 of 3 price packages!

All 3 packages consists of following prices:
a Steam code for the full Iron Front: Liberation 1944 gamean Iron Front dog tagan Iron Front usb-bullet

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]]> Fri, 01 Jun 2012 20:33:00 +0000
EMSI from the CSLA Studio sent us the newest patch for the Czechoslovak Peoples Army mod.


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]]> Fri, 01 Jun 2012 19:51:00 +0000
Korneel van 't Land sent us the latest news from Bohemia Interactive and their preparations for the E3 2012.



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Prague, Czech Republic, Friday 1 June 2012

E3 Angeles – Bohemia Interactive will soon be loading up and shipping out to L.A., where they will be exhibiting the upcoming Carrier Command: Gaea Mission and Arma 3. Operating from the South Exhibition Hall, booth 457, visitors will get to go hands-on with an alpha build of Arma 3 (check out the Read the full article on Armaholic

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]]> Fri, 01 Jun 2012 16:12:00 +0000
Megahurt released an updated and revised version of his Megamissionpack for Arma 2 Combined Operations with the Invasion 1944 mod 2.6 on the Armaholic forums.
This pack contains five action packed historically based battles which tak ...........

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]]> Fri, 01 Jun 2012 15:17:00 +0000
Games.on.net sat down with Ivan Buchta and Jay Crowe to talk about Arma 3.

In this interview we can find some new information about Arma 3, for example the new minimum hardware specifications (they seem to have lowered CPU requirements but upped GPU requirements). Also some information of what we can expect of the Community Alpha which will be released after the E3, some general information about the game and its improvements as well as a new exclusive underwater screenshot!


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]]> Fri, 01 Jun 2012 09:21:00 +0000
JohnyG informed the community on the Armaholic forums about his Modern War Crisis Mod project he started working on.
For his models he is using both BI sample models as well as Johannes SF sample.


Quote JohnyG :
I'd like to present you the Modern War Crisis Mod (shortly MWC). The aim of this mod is to add new faction and expand existing one's and, of course, add new weapons and vehicles for them. Here are small list of c ...........

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]]> Thu, 31 May 2012 09:23:00 +0000
mad_cheese released version 3.4 of his singleplayer mission "En Route" on our forums.

Changes:
Full Voiceacting (Voices by Rejenorst & 1 by myself) Ace Features implemented (CLU's and Earplugs added, Earplug trigger credit goes to SaOk) All tasks are improved and adjusted, Final task has a new twist now. AI behaviour is adjusted Bugfix: Player will no longer get stuck at Crossroad task Bugfix: Cutscene ...........

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]]> Thu, 31 May 2012 07:57:00 +0000
Jeza informed us a new Arma 3 screenshot has been released on the Arma 3 Facebook page.
This extra screenshot features lighting from a blue chemlight and a burning wreck. It is fresh from the BI E3 screenshot pack which they will share more information about later this week!

For all the latest Arma 3 intel, please visit www.arma3.com or track the game via:
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]]> Wed, 30 May 2012 20:06:00 +0000
sgt_savage sent us the latest wip news about Unsung - The Vietnam Mod version 2.5.


Quote sgt_savage :
We are still moving forward time for a bit of an update and some eye candy to keep you interested.

The mission guys are continuing work on the campaign we can now reveal is called : Operation Copperhead.
You are Captain Jack Campbell from the special forces southern highlands command bought in to take charge of Camp Oscar. Survive numerous VC attack ...........

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]]> Wed, 30 May 2012 19:43:09 +0000
tpw informed us he released an updated versions for both the addon and the script version of his TPW Houselights on the BI forums.


Quote tpw :
This addon causes lights to automatically come on in enterable buildings around the player after dark. It will work on any map with A ...........

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]]> Wed, 30 May 2012 18:12:28 +0000
HeliJunkie informed us he released an updated version of his MySqlPlugin for Scott_NZ's Arma2NET on the BI forums.
With this plugin you are able to establish a connection to a MySql database and execute querys to it inside Arma2.


Quote HeliJunkie :
I have realeased a first (beta) version of the MySqlPlugin for Arma2Net.
So first, a thumb up to Scott_NZ for the great idea writing Arma2Net

With this plugin you are able to establish a conn ...........

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]]> Wed, 30 May 2012 17:54:00 +0000
Günter Severloh sent us an updated version of the COWarModI44 Compatible project which he released on the BI forums.
Download the patch version 1.1 if you have already downloaded COWarModI44 Compatible version 1.0!


Quote Günter Severloh :
COWarMod is a massive Customizable Compilation Mod of 223 ...........

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]]> Tue, 29 May 2012 21:15:51 +0000
LordJarhead informed us he released an updated version of his J.S.R.S. Soundmod - ACE weapons on the BI forums.
This is only a temporary version until version 1.5 of his J.S.R.S. Soundmod is released!


Quote LordJarhead :
Here is a reuploaded version of the ACE weapons from last week. Those are now fixed and all RPT's are gone now, much thanks to Robalo who locked over the configs and fixed some messed up class inharitations.

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]]> Tue, 29 May 2012 19:45:00 +0000
TigerForce posted a new update showing the latest work of the Operation FrenchPoint team on our forums.

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]]> Tue, 29 May 2012 09:24:00 +0000
B00tsy informed us he just released a new version of his latest mission in the BI forums.

Changes:
The IED's would not go off when you are in a civil vehicle. Thats fixed now. Added extra opfor at objective 1 and 3 and some opfor in between objectives. Fixed 'Save gear loadout' at ammo boxes in coop mode. Removed all sidearms of team units to avoid the still present 'pistol bug' (Units will become unresponsive sometimes with pistol drawn). Added custom gear loadout to al ...........

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]]> Tue, 29 May 2012 09:07:00 +0000
nkenny released this mission pack for Aliabad Region in the BI forums.


Quote nkenny :
Inspired by the fantastic Aliabad terrain and Tier One Operator models made by McNools, I set out to create a collection of missions to utilize these. The missions follow a fictional unit designated SFOD-LIMA, on their mission to capture the former CIA catspaw Waheed Hisham Kader, and his stockpile cache ...........

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]]> Tue, 29 May 2012 09:06:00 +0000
Maxjoiner has submitted this campaign in GTA style for Arma 2: Combined Operations.


Quote Maxjoiner :
David Stiller the undiscussed king of the crime let alone Boss of the gang "Black Angels" is arrested by the Police thanks to an anonymous tip-off. Interpreting David will have to as first mission escape from the prison island of maximum security of Utes, to then reconquer all Chernarus your territory. To do this one you will have to do varied missions that will return you re ...........

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]]> Mon, 28 May 2012 21:05:59 +0000
OMAC informed us he released an updated version of his OMAC Mission Pack 1 on the BI forums.


Added "Fight To The Sea 2" mission which uses the woodland-skinned Bradley created by ThePieSpy and BigMorgan


OMAC Mission Pack 1 (@) v1.4

Arma 2
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]]> Mon, 28 May 2012 10:21:21 +0000

* Arma 2 - GX Addons

geloxo informed the community he is working on an updated/new version of his famous Handy Tools suit.


Quote geloxo :
Presentation of my new release of the old Handy Tools mod, now called GX Addons. It´s simpler, more optimized and easier to configure than the old version. This video presents a mission called Air Cavalry: Bautismo de fuego. It´s a patrol at SEA map. Mod is been beta tested at www.ust101.com and will be published soon. It allows air formations, combat ambience and a special FX Cam to record vid ...........

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]]> Sun, 27 May 2012 22:28:00 +0000
Rubber released a new version of this variation of the Benny Edition in our forums.

Changelog:
Action keys for GPS zoom moved to 18 19 20 in order to don’t activate when you use construction interface 15 16 17
TIP: assign key that u don’t use for nothing as custom, or you can trigger and change zoom when u don’t want .
I assigned J K L but when I use flap I change zoom so now I changed to unused key and doesn’t happen anymore. New loading screens LITE Option ADDED for Occupat ...........

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]]> Sun, 27 May 2012 20:08:34 +0000
FEINT informed us he released an updated version of his Sniper Camo Changer addon for Arma 2: Combined Operations on the BI forums.


Quote FEINT :
This is a set of scripts that will allow you (or your AI partners) to change their sniper pattern during a mission. Simply activate the script via the action menu, and the sniper's camo changes once every two seconds until you find one tha ...........

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]]> Sun, 27 May 2012 09:15:00 +0000 Robalo released an updated version of his ASR AI Skills addon on the BI forums.
This is an AI skill mod to make the AI better, more diverse and distinct by type. Some units will be better skilled than others.


Changelog:
Improved AI rate of fire
Improved support for latest Lingor units
Morale boost for lone units when they join other groups
Units occupying buildings spend a bit more time inside them

ASR AI Addo ...........

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]]> Sat, 26 May 2012 16:58:00 +0000
Robalo_AS released an updated version of his ACE configs on the BI forums.


Quote Robalo_AS :
These are new configs I made from scratch for a few popular mods. You'll want them if you have any of these mods and play with ACE!


Changes in this new version:
AI rate of fire fixes and enhancements based on latest ACE updates
Added configs for Lingor Units (weapons and soldiers)


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]]> Sat, 26 May 2012 15:39:39 +0000 Homer Johnston released an updated version of his Road Painter 2 tool on the BI forums.



Quote Homer Johnston :
Road Painter 1 produced a file which you could import in Visitor using "road networks". Road Painter 2 generates dumb objects, the same as houses and fences - quite a drastic difference.
I eventually abandoned the Road Painter 1 project because it gave me so many limitations (and because I didn't quite have enough experience to code som ...........

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]]> Sat, 26 May 2012 09:54:00 +0000
gammadust released the first version of his ArmaSideMap project, which is still a work in progress (!), on the BI forums.
ArmaSideMap is an Arma extension that mimics the in-game moving map as an external aplication which you can use on a second monitor or even over a network on a secondary computer.

Features / Usage:
Map moves along with player keeping him ...........

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]]> Sat, 26 May 2012 09:39:00 +0000
hogmason released a large long running multiplayer co-op mission in the BI forums.


Quote hogmason :
Players have the option of playing for The USA or Resistance both teams will be competing to complete randomly chosen task's picked from the server.

All Task sites are defended by smart and cunning enemy Russian AI army. The task objectives range from destroy scuds to kill ...........

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]]> Sat, 26 May 2012 07:34:00 +0000
Nilmerg released an updated version of this Armarize tool on the Armarize website.


Quote Nilmerg :
Unfortunately no features for the contact list this time. I had not as much time as expected to work on Armarize but instead I played Arma 2 a bit more often than in the last months. (DayZ is just fascinating, isn't it?) So this update got some improvements and features mostly for the serverbrowser and the launch of the game.

The next update probably include ...........

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]]> Fri, 25 May 2012 21:21:00 +0000
colonel stagler released his latest mission in the BI forums.


Quote colonel stagler :
HUMINT gathered from locals in a shura held last week revealed that the Taliban have been hoarding weapons in their area of influence. NATO elements has been tasked with conducting a fighting patrol from our area of influence at COP Diamond to a nearby village where it is ...........

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]]> Fri, 25 May 2012 12:03:21 +0000
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]]> Fri, 25 May 2012 11:39:00 +0000
Eaglezero6205 has submitted a new version of his first mission for Arma 2: Combined Operations.

Changes:
Added the AK-47 Outside the Pows Cell. Order him to pick it up after you free him by pressing F2 and then 6 while looking at the gun then select Take AKM. Fixed an issue where when the intel was retreived the locations of the Stinger caches were not revealed. Added Markers to the map that show the Loc ...........

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]]> Fri, 25 May 2012 11:28:59 +0000
Eaglezero6205 has submitted a new adversarial mission for Arma 2: Combined Operations.


Quote Eaglezero6205 :
An attack and defend mission brought from Americas Army, rebuilt for Arma2CO from the ground up. Built to look and feel like the real deal.


JRTC Farm Raid (8 vs 8) (@)
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]]> Fri, 25 May 2012 11:28:55 +0000
R0adki11 informed us he released a small patch for the recently released Nogovan Armed Forces Project, on the Read the full article on Armaholic

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]]> Thu, 24 May 2012 21:15:00 +0000
Korneel van 't Land informed us Bohemia Interactive has deployed a new developer’s interview on the graphical advancements in the Real Virtuality™ engine for Arma 3.



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Prague, Czech Republic, Thursday 24 May 2012
Sign of Light - Bohemia Interactive has deployed a new developer’s interview on the graphical advancements in the Real Virtuality™ engine for Arma 3. While discussing the improved lighting features, Lead Artist Pavel Guglava calls in the support of a b ...........

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]]> Thu, 24 May 2012 17:33:00 +0000
stiff released a new mission in the Seize Zones series in the BI forums.


Quote stiff :
There are missions of two maps.
- Aliabad-Region
- Hazar-Kot Valley

The details of missions are the same as Seize zones [Takistan].
It ported for a short time. Test time is very short.

< ...........

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]]> Thu, 24 May 2012 15:56:41 +0000
Mikie boy released an updated for this new rank based co-op map in the BI forums.


Quote Mikie boy :
Not sure if anyone is interested, But between Pelham, myself, and members of the fockers team we have created a new rank based co-op map. No Mods required - OA is required.

Three fold game. Assist locals, attack main targets, identify location of 10 terrorist leaders.

Game designed to promote team play so at present it doe ...........

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]]> Thu, 24 May 2012 15:41:11 +0000
case-1489 has submitted this replacement for two of the RobertHammer weapon packs.


Quote case-1489 :
This replacement pack replaces all the M4s scar H and scar L and adds zeroing to most all the guns

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]]> Thu, 24 May 2012 15:26:24 +0000
-=XTRA=-Larsiano from the Battlegroup -=XTRA=- sent us a new update about their Dutch Armed Forces project.


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Some members of Battlegroup -=XTRA=- are making vehicles from the Dutch Armed Forces Mod for Arma 2. For this mod we use some vehicles from the AMT mod and would like to thank them for allowing us to use them.
At this time we are looking for some help with the config scripting and standal ...........

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]]> Wed, 23 May 2012 19:45:00 +0000
noc9109 released an updated version of his Operation Delta Hotel mission on our forums.
This mission is playable in singleplayer and coop for up to 2 players.


Changelog:
replace UPS script with ACM
Missile strike "waiting time" change to random 60 second to 120 second
remove HALO, change clothes, simple artillery（only missile strike available now) ...........

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