ArmA 2: OA, BAF, PMC Mods Patches & Addons

[Xavo]

ArmA 2: Operation Arrowhead
ArmA 2: Operation Arrowhead is a standalone expansion for the original ArmA 2 game (simulator).
Basically, it takes the original ArmA 2 and adds new units, vehicles and a whole new map in a different country whilst incorporating performance increases.
The website for more info is HERE (http://www.bistudio.com/index.php/games/arma-2-series/operation-arrowhead).

Latest Operation Arrowhead Patch is v1.57
The v1.57 patch requires ArmA 2: OA v1.50-56 installed.

This patch will also update:
Arma2 v1.05+ to v1.08
Arma2 BAF v1.0 to v1.02
Arma2 PMC v1.0 to v1.01 (More on these to come)_______________ ____________________ ____________________ ____________________ _____
Operation Arrowhead PATCH MIRRORS
PATCH v1.5x - v1.57 INTERNODE (http://games.on.net/file/39249/ARMA_2_Operation_Arr owhead_Client_Patch_ 1.5x_to_1.57)415MB [Australian]

PATCH v1.5x - v1.57 AEF (http://gs01.games.gs.plat.n et.au/%7Earma/patches/OA/) 415MB [Australian]

PATCH v1.5x - v1.57 FILEFRONT (http://www.filefront.com/17685132/ARMA2OA_Patch_1_57.z ip/)415MB [Overseas]

PATCH v1.5x - v1.57 GAMERSHELL (http://www.gamershell.com/download_67596.shtml )415MB [Overseas]
For the AEF Mirror, be sure to select the ARMA2OA Patch 1.57 link.
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Operation Arrowhead MODS (As recommended by the BigD Community)
Project Reality:ArmA2 (http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?t=105 352) [This mod is currently work in progress, see link for more information.]


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Operation Arrowhead ADDONS (As recommended by the BigD Community)WarFX: Blastcore (http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?t=111 985) [This addon requires some addons see link for more information.]

J.S.R.S Sound Mod (http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?t=104 514)[This addon has several versions released for A2 and A2:OA see link for more information.]
J.S.R.S Original Download (http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=11549)
J.S.R.S Patch 1 (http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=12865)
J.S.R.S Patch 2 (http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=12913)
J.S.R.S ACCN (http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=13077)

Australians At War: Combined Ops [This addon requires A2: Combine Operations. See link for more information.]AAW: CO (http://ausarma.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=33&t=428) - Requires Yoma's Addon Sync & CBA (Below)

Yoma's Addon Sync [This tool is needed for several addons see link for installation and usage.]Yoma's Addon Sync (http://www.aef-hq.com.au/aef3/forum/viewtopic.php?f=340&t=52410)

Community Based Addons: A2, OA & CO [This tool is needed for several addons see link for installation and usage.]
CBA: A2, OA & CO (http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?t=103 871)
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Operation Arrowhead MISSIONS (As recommended by the BigD Community)

[Xavo]

ArmA 2: British Armed Forces
ArmA 2: British Armed Forces is an expansion for ArmA 2: Operation Arrowhead (A2:OA) game and is available as Downloadable Content (DLC).
Basically, it adds the British Armed Forces to Operation Arrowhead, including the vehicles, weapons and equipment used by the British Armed Forces.
The website for more info is HERE (http://www.bistudio.com/index.php/games/arma-2-series/british-armed-forces).

Latest British Armed Forces Patch is v1.02
A2: BAF requires A2: OA installed and patched. The v1.02 patch requires A2: BAF v1.00 installed.

The A2: OA patch v1.57 updates BAF to v1.02. So use this download only if you have purchased BAF after you have patched OA to v1.57.

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British Armed Forces PATCH MIRRORSPATCH v1.00 - v1.02 INTERNODE (http://games.on.net/file/39248/Arma_2_British_Armed _Forces_Client_Patch _1.02)3.61MB [Australian]

PATCH v1.00 - v1.02 AEF (http://gs01.games.gs.plat.n et.au/%7Earma/patches/BAF/)3.61MB [Australian]

PATCH v1.00 - v1.02 FILEFRONT (http://www.filefront.com/17685223/ARMA2BAF_Patch_1_02. zip/)3.61MB [Overseas]
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British Armed Forces ADDONSJ.S.R.S Sound Mod (http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?t=104 514)[This addon requires JSRS Original, Patch 1 and Patch 2 to function. See link for details.
J.S.R.S Original Download (http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=11549)
J.S.R.S Patch 1 (http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=12865)
J.S.R.S Patch 2 (http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=12913)
J.S.R.S BAF (http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=12965)

[Xavo]

ArmA 2: Private Military Company
ArmA 2: Private Military Company is an expansion for ArmA 2: Operation Arrowhead (A2:OA) game and is available as Downloadable Content (DLC).
Basically, it adds a Private Military Company faction to Operation Arrowhead, including the vehicles, weapons and equipment used by Private Military Company.
The website for more info is HERE (http://www.bistudio.com/index.php/games/arma-2-series/private-military-company).

Latest Private Military Company Patch is v1.01
A2: PMC requires A2: OA installed and patched. The v1.01 patch requires A2: PMC v1.00 installed.

The A2: OA patch v1.57 updates PMC to v1.01. So use this download only if you have purchased PMC after you have patched OA to v1.57.

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Private Military Company PATCH MIRRORSPATCH v1.00 - v1.01 INTERNODE (http://games.on.net/file/39250/ARMA_2_Private_Milit ary_Company_Client_P atch_1.01)14.76MB [Australian]

PATCH v1.00 - v1.01 AEF (http://www.bigdgaming.net/PATCH%20v1.00%20-%20v1.01%20INTERNODE 14.76MB%20[Australian])14.76MB [Australian]

PATCH v1.00 - v1.01 FILEFRONT (http://www.filefront.com/17685148/ARMA2PMC_Patch_1_01. zip/)14.76MB [Overseas]

[Xavo]

This is an ongoing work, so please post up your favourite mods and missions so I can add them for the benefit of others.

Thanks.

[0.CHUGGA.CHUGGA.0]

in order of installation: overwrite if necessary
J.S.R.S MOD (http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=11549)
J.S.R.S Patch 1 (http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=12865)
J.S.R.S Patch 2 (http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=12913)
J.S.R.S BAF (http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=12965)
J.S.R.S ACCN (http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=13077)

[SnR]

Nice thread:2thumbs:

Aus Mirrors have been covered AEF (http://gs01.games.gs.plat.n et.au/~arma/)

May i suggest Yomas addon sync which takes the headaches out of folder and @modline setup HERE (http://www.aef-hq.com.au/aef3/forum/viewtopic.php?f=340&t=52410)
Most importanly the great Austrailians At War mod is hosted through Yomas addonsync HERE (http://ausarma.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=33&t=428)

Also items such as sound and visual effects i would class as addons, Mods are generally such things as ACE, PR and 1944 (http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?t=109 417)

[Edwood]

Erm... I do really like the clarity of the OP.

However, we now have:

ArmA 2: OA, BAF, PMC Mods Patches & Addons
http://www.bigdgaming.net/showthread.php?t=102 17

and

ARMA 2 MODS THREAD
http://www.bigdgaming.net/showthread.php?t=778 5


Howsat work?

[Sandy_Beret]

I guess maybe that as OA is a standalone and that Arma/Arma2 is notorious for
add-on/patch/mod complexity - he was trying to completely separate the two issues
of Arma2 and Arma2:OA patch, mod and add-on issues.

[Xavo]

Pretty much what Sandy said. OA is a standalone game with PMC and BAF as well. OA deserves its own thread because basically, it's a new game (well kinda).

Also, Right you are mr SNR :) I'll get onto those suggestions and the ones earlier. Keep them coming guys!

[Xavo]

Updated 2nd post with patch details.

SNR I had a look for the AEF hosted patch for 1.02 but the directory only shows 1.01
It's only 3.16MB so it's no hassle getting it off O'seas mirrors though.

[SnR]

Thanks for the heads up, fixed :china:

[Xavo]

Thanks, also do you have the patch for the PMC v1.01? I believe you only have the setup files for that one. Its ~15mb so no biggie from OS again.

[SnR]

Thanks, also do you have the patch for the PMC v1.01? I believe you only have the setup files for that one. Its ~15mb so no biggie from OS again.Sorted thanks
Heres a few more addons i run and are excepted on all good servers.
ShackTac Movement addons (http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?t=109 628)
ShackTac Fireteam HUD (http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?t=967 91)
TrueMods (http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?t=110 504)

[Xavo]

Cool thanks, will get on adding them.

[Edwood]

Ahhhh... that makes sense now... this is the OA thread!

I dunno what BAF and PMC is, but i figure they are DLCs (or some other TLA meaning the same as DLC).


Anyhoo, Maybe i'll ignore the other thread, cause i aint planning on going back to Arma2-native when I can play Arma2:OA.

[Xavo]

Yeah, you figured my ruse Ed. Thanks for the heads up, I should probably add the other suggestions above.

BAF and PMC are downloadable content. BAF seems highly recommended by a couple of people here, and PMC seems to be a bit meh with people purchasing mainly to support BIS (and for the extra scenarios). I think they're both worth it as they're are(were?) pretty cheap.

[VapoMan]

I dunno what BAF and PMC is, but i figure they are DLCs (or some other TLA meaning the same as DLC).

Yes, "British Armed Forces" and "Private Military Company" are DLC's for Operation Arrowhead.
They are included in the patches for free as a 'lite' version, meaning that you get all the new soldiers, sounds, maps, weapons and the 1 mission but they are all in LOW quality. To unlock the higher quality textures for them and get the full campaign you have to buy the DLC's.

[Edwood]

in order of installation: overwrite if necessary
J.S.R.S MOD (http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=11549)
J.S.R.S Patch 1 (http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=12865)
J.S.R.S Patch 2 (http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=12913)
J.S.R.S BAF (http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=12965)
J.S.R.S ACCN (http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=13077)


OK, so i've installed these sound mods today (but not BAF).

Q1: Arma moaned "JRSS_M242' requires addon 'CAWheeled2_LAV25' - wtf?
OK, so I can (and will) just go and fine the mission addon, but it seems very weird to me that this is a predecessor that nobody mentions anywhere.
It's also a bit weird that I haven't knowingly installed JRSS_M242.
Oh well, I'll just go and install the missing addon to remove the error.

Q2: Do I install JRSS BAF if I haven't purchased BAF?
I have BAF lite (comes with free patches). I don't see any reference, but I assume it's ok to install JRSS BAF on top of BAF-Lite.

Q3: Yoma Launcher, or Arma Launcher?
I used to use Yoma - but I also used to run ACE.
I dunno if I'll bother with ACE 'cause the servers i've been visitin aren't running it, and PR:ARMA aint gonna use it....
So, Arma Launcher looks nice and simple - should I use that, or Yoma?

Q4: How do you set the aspect ration for Windowed mode?
Whilst not really related, I"ll ask...
I'm running in windowed mode while i test addons, and play with my bits.
However, the aspect ratio is all screwy, and only fills half my screen at best. I have a widescreen (1920x1080 native). Id like the window to fill most of my screen, but the aspect ratio is fixed, and I can't... y'know.

Edit: dunno what I changed, but I can now set the window to any size i want... which is still a little less than ideal. I like the 'fixed aspect ratio' idea - just wish I could set it to 16:9 (or is it 16:10).

[Rhodesy_77]

OK, so i've installed these sound mods today (but not BAF).

Q1: Arma moaned "JRSS_M242' requires addon 'CAWheeled2_LAV25' - wtf?

Im guessing you only have arrowhead and not arma2? iirc jarhead was made for CO (arma2 + arrowhead)

OK, so I can (and will) just go and fine the mission addon, but it seems very weird to me that this is a predecessor that nobody mentions anywhere.
It's also a bit weird that I haven't knowingly installed JRSS_M242.
Oh well, I'll just go and install the missing addon to remove the error.

Q2: Do I install JRSS BAF if I haven't purchased BAF?

wouldnt really recommend it till you install baf, may still work though, baf lite uses all very low quality sounds, so they prolly have a different file name, hence it prolly wont do anything.

I have BAF lite (comes with free patches). I don't see any reference, but I assume it's ok to install JRSS BAF on top of BAF-Lite.

Q3: Yoma Launcher, or Arma Launcher?
I used to use Yoma - but I also used to run ACE.
I dunno if I'll bother with ACE 'cause the servers i've been visitin aren't running it, and PR:ARMA aint gonna use it....
So, Arma Launcher looks nice and simple - should I use that, or Yoma?

Q4: How do you set the aspect ration for Windowed mode?
Whilst not really related, I"ll ask...

Ummm, not 100% sure but i think you can do it via the target line in the shortcut, cant remember what to type so just google.

I'm running in windowed mode while i test addons, and play with my bits.
However, the aspect ratio is all screwy, and only fills half my screen at best. I have a widescreen (1920x1080 native). Id like the window to fill most of my screen, but the aspect ratio is fixed, and I can't... y'know.

Edit: dunno what I changed, but I can now set the window to any size i want... which is still a little less than ideal. I like the 'fixed aspect ratio' idea - just wish I could set it to 16:9 (or is it 16:10).

anyway mate hope that helps.