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== What is it ==
== What is it ==


Combined Operations (OA) is the combination of [[Arma_2:_Operation_Arrowhead|Operation Arrowhead]] (OA) and [[ArmA 2]] (A2).
Combined Operations (A2:CO) is the combination of [[Arma_2:_Operation_Arrowhead|Operation Arrowhead]] (A2:OA) and [[ArmA 2]] (A2).
It extends it with additional content like new worlds ([[Chernarus]] and [[Utes]]) and various factions and their assets ([[USMC]], [[Russian Armed Forces]], [[Chernarussian Defence Forces]], [[Chernarussian Movement of the Red Star]], [[National Party]]).
It extends it with additional content like new worlds ([[Chernarus]] and [[Utes]]) and various factions and their assets ([[USMC]], [[Russian Armed Forces]], [[Chernarussian Defence Forces]], [[Chernarussian Movement of the Red Star]], [[National Party]]).


CO Lite is the combination of OA with [[ArmA_2:_Free_Public_Beta|ArmA 2 Free]] (A2F). It is called ''Lite'' as ArmA 2 Free has lower quality textures and sound files.
CO Lite is the combination of OA with [[ArmA_2:_Free_Public_Beta|ArmA 2 Free]] (A2:F). It is called ''Lite'' as ArmA 2 Free has lower quality textures and sound files.


{{Important|NOTE: CO Lite allows OA only owners to join CO servers and therefore it '''unifies the multiplayer scene'''.}}
{{Important|NOTE: CO Lite allows A2:OA only owners to join A2:CO servers and therefore it '''unifies the multiplayer scene'''.}}


Even for CO Full owners it might be worth considering. See the next section.
Even for CO Full owners it might be worth considering. See the next section.
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* More FPS and less texture switching (due to the low quality textures for the ArmA 2 content)
* More FPS and less texture switching (due to the low quality textures for the ArmA 2 content)
* Faster loading times (due to smaller pbo files)
* Faster loading times (due to smaller pbo files)
* Ability to play on CO servers
* Ability to play on A2:CO servers


=== Cons ===
=== Cons ===
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### As alternative [https://www.myopenid.com/signup create an openID account] at https://www.myopenid.com and use the full openID URL to log in
### As alternative [https://www.myopenid.com/signup create an openID account] at https://www.myopenid.com and use the full openID URL to log in
## '''Activate''' ArmA 2 Free with the CD key
## '''Activate''' ArmA 2 Free with the CD key
# '''Combine''' OA and A2F with the modline:
# '''Combine''' A2:OA and A2:F with the modline:


  "-mod=c:\location\of\ArmA 2 Free"
  "-mod=c:\location\of\ArmA 2 Free"

Revision as of 06:43, 14 July 2011


I can do my private experiments here.

CO Lite

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IMPORTANT

This is an unofficial guide and is not done by Bohemia Interactive. CO Lite is still experimental as more testing feedback is needed.

What is it

Combined Operations (A2:CO) is the combination of Operation Arrowhead (A2:OA) and ArmA 2 (A2). It extends it with additional content like new worlds (Chernarus and Utes) and various factions and their assets (USMC, Russian Armed Forces, Chernarussian Defence Forces, Chernarussian Movement of the Red Star, National Party).

CO Lite is the combination of OA with ArmA 2 Free (A2:F). It is called Lite as ArmA 2 Free has lower quality textures and sound files.

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NOTE: CO Lite allows A2:OA only owners to join A2:CO servers and therefore it unifies the multiplayer scene.

Even for CO Full owners it might be worth considering. See the next section.

Pros and cons

Pros

  • More FPS and less texture switching (due to the low quality textures for the ArmA 2 content)
  • Faster loading times (due to smaller pbo files)
  • Ability to play on A2:CO servers

Cons

  • Low quality textures
  • Lower quality sounds (though it seems hard to hear a difference)

How to

Basic version

  1. Get ArmA 2 Free
    1. Download the ARMA2Free_setup.zip file
    2. Extract the zip file to see the ARMA2Free_setup.exe
    3. Install the game
    4. Get the CD key
      1. Visit the activation site
      2. Log into Steam / your Google/facebook/Live ID account
      3. As alternative create an openID account at https://www.myopenid.com and use the full openID URL to log in
    5. Activate ArmA 2 Free with the CD key
  2. Combine A2:OA and A2:F with the modline:
"-mod=c:\location\of\ArmA 2 Free"
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NOTE: You need provide the full link to the ArmA 2 Free folder.
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NOTE: You need to enclose the parameter in quotes, if it contains spaces in the path.

Advanced version

Get CO Full

If you want to upgrade your CO Lite setup to CO Full your best option is to buy ArmA 2 at Sprocket (the online store from the developer itself).

BuyA2co-dvdbox.png

Or buy Combined Operation itself and make your Operation Arrowhead copy a gift to a friend to convert more people to the series. :)

You can also buy ArmA 2 at these alternatives.

Technical details

Links


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