What's new in ArmA 2: Operation Arrowhead Patch 1.62
Dec 10, 2018
- Multiplayer optimizations, security and server improvements
- Overall stability was improved with numerous tweaks and fixes
- Added new video options (Post-Process Anti-Aliasing, Alpha To Coverage)
- Additional AI improvements and numerous bug fixes
- Resolved issues with several training missions
- Added a lot of new script commands for content makers
New in ArmA 2: Operation Arrowhead Patch 1.57 (Dec 23, 2010)
- Engine:
- Fixed Cursor on the windows borders no longer flashing when attempting to drag/resize the window.
- Fixed Win7/Vista Aero preview should no longer be activated by mouse move ment while playing.
- Fixed Helicopters no longer lifting off when aircraft passed over them (h ttp://dev-heaven.net/issues/14589).
- Fixed AI Helicopters wobbling up and down (http://dev-heaven.net/issues/1 4410).
- Improved Enemy targets are now unassigned once their crew is killed.
- Fixed doFire did not work on most targets.
- New Multihome servers support. Commandline parameter -ip=my.ip.add.res av ailable.
- Fixed SetCaptive doesn't stop AI shooting at a unit/player.
- New allMissionObjects script command.
- New Script command setPlayerRespawnTime.
- New new AllDead command.
- Fixed Video playback stuttering.
- Fixed Locality issues of objects in MP (mainly updates from nonowner erro rs). Version raised to 1.57 due to MP incompatibility.
- Data:
- Add camo (replaceable textures) selections for M2A2/3.
- Changed GPS added for all SUVs.
- Fixed A/MH6 main rotor artifact.
- Fixed Missions 06 From Hell, task "Locate the pilot" always failed.
New in ArmA 2: Operation Arrowhead Patch 1.56 (Dec 1, 2010)
- Data:
- Add more camo (replaceable textures) selection for OA vehicles.
- Fixed missing shadows and heads in distance LODs for some OA characters.
- Added MP Armory.
- Engine:
- Improved -exThreads=3 now default for dual cores.
- Improved -cpuCount defaults improved for 6 or more than 8 CPUs.
- Fixed No more LOD blending issues (esp. with vegetation).
- Fixed Ignored collision with some vehicles.
- Improved AI cover selection improved a bit.
- New: Video options VSync selection.
- Fixed Character collisions with stones often resulted in flying or being stuck. (http://dev-heaven.net/issues/12043)
- BAF changelog 1.01-1.02:
- Added portrait and wounds of PMC operatives
- Fixed CM immunity of missiles
- Missions have new headers
- Adjusted sensitivity of Her Majesty's soldiers
- Music tracks have their respective names displayed
- Adjusted values of many items in armoury
- L111A1 sounds better on Jackals
- Backpacks are now useable in editor
- Fixed names of IEDs
- Many weapons are now able to hold compatible magazines designed for other weapons
- Snipers have learned how to handle AS50 correctly
- US flyboys adjusted HMD for Apache and BAF pilots are now able to aim unguided missiles better
New in ArmA 2: Operation Arrowhead Patch 1.55 (Nov 12, 2010)
- Numerous stability and functionality fixes and improvements
- Reworked MP SP/MP Mission Selector
- Various visual optimizations and fidelity additions
- Added many new scripting commands and event-handlers
- AI behaviour related fixes and improvements
New in ArmA 2: Operation Arrowhead Patch 1.54 (Aug 28, 2010)
- 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.
New in ArmA 2: Operation Arrowhead Patch 1.52 (Jun 30, 2010)
- Engine:
- Fixed: C130 was crashing on takeoff.
- Fixed: Multiplayer UI - Cannot play after cancel.
- Improved: Helmet Mounted Display is drawn only for driver.
- Fixed: AutoSaves in MP.
- Improved: Show cargo unit name when speking in vehicle.
- Fixed: Crash with fired event handler.
- Fixed: Allow soldier to shoot if his target is too close and on higher ground.
- Improved: VON: speech encoding/decoding - dropout silence is not inserted so often.
- Improved: Blinking camp fires.
- Fixed: MP clients crash when they are ordered to turn on their flashlights or lasers.
- Fixed: Allow zeroing in external camera.
- Missions:
- "Pathfinder" tuned opfor positions and flow.
- "Coltan blues" inputting code has been tuned and timer delayed.
- "Coltan blues" FTL tuning.
- "From hell" tuned default weapons in MP.
- "From hell" optimized unit count and positions - improved FPS and playability.
- "Good morning T-stan" tuned winning conditions and FTL.
- "Good morning T-stan" convoy skill lowered and composition tweaked to decrease the mission difficulty.
- "Phoenix Op" optimized and tuned Opfor positions and unit count.
- "Laser show" fixed crashing chopper.
- "Press conference" fixed for MP.
- SP scenarios loading screens changed.
- SSM several fixes in the simple support module.
- surrendering fixed in "Pathfinder" and "From hell".
- Several localization fixes.
- Deathmatch and teamdeathmatch templates fixed.
- Several minor fixes of the singleplayer missions.
- UAV & ULB can now be used with terminal backpack on
- Data:
- Fixed: Healing by UH-60M MEV, Stryker MEV and S1203 ambulance.
- Fixed: Speed indicators in UAZs.
- Fixed: Missing shadow on V3S (Fuel).
- Fixed: Optics model of static AT-13 Metis.
- Fixed: L39 wreck geometry.
- Fixed: S1203 number plate.
- New: Microphone volume slider.