Difference between revisions of "Arma: Cold War Assault"
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability Table| | {{Availability Table| | ||
| − | + | {{Availability Table/row| Retail | {{ID|Retail}} | }} | |
{{Availability Table/row| [http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-ARMACWA/arma-cold-war-assault GamersGate] | {{ID|GamersGate}} | DRM: "Other DRM" }} | {{Availability Table/row| [http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-ARMACWA/arma-cold-war-assault GamersGate] | {{ID|GamersGate}} | DRM: "Other DRM" }} | ||
{{Availability Table/row| [http://www.gog.com/game/arma_cold_war_assault GOG.com] | {{ID|DRM-Free}} | }} | {{Availability Table/row| [http://www.gog.com/game/arma_cold_war_assault GOG.com] | {{ID|DRM-Free}} | }} | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
| − | === | + | ===Universal upgrade patch=== |
| − | {{ii}} A patch that upgrades '''Operation Flashpoint''' to '''ARMA: Cold War Assault''' can be downloaded [http://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma:_Cold_War_Assault here]. | + | {{ii}} A patch that upgrades any retail version of '''Operation Flashpoint''' to '''ARMA: Cold War Assault''' can be downloaded [http://community.bistudio.com/wiki/Arma:_Cold_War_Assault here]. |
===Adding the Red Hammer campaign=== | ===Adding the Red Hammer campaign=== | ||
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==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
| − | + | [[File:ColdWarAssault difficult.jpg|290px|thumb|right|Diffcult settings]] | |
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{{Game Location Table| | {{Game Location Table| | ||
| − | {{Game Location Table/row| | + | {{Game Location Table/row|Save game location|<path-to-game>\Users\}} |
| − | {{Game Location Table/row| | + | {{Game Location Table/row|Configuration file #1|<path-to-game>\ColdWarAssault.cfg}} |
| + | {{Game Location Table/row|Configuration file #2|<path-to-game>\Users\<user name>\UserInfo.cfg}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | ||
|widescreen resolution = hackable | |widescreen resolution = hackable | ||
| − | |widescreen resolution notes= See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. | + | |widescreen resolution notes= Stretched by default. See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. |
|multimonitor = hackable | |multimonitor = hackable | ||
| − | |multimonitor notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. | + | |multimonitor notes = Stretched by default. See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. |
|ultrawidescreen = unknown | |ultrawidescreen = unknown | ||
|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
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While the game allows for choosing widescreen resolutions, a fix has to be applied in order to render image in proper aspect ratio. | While the game allows for choosing widescreen resolutions, a fix has to be applied in order to render image in proper aspect ratio. | ||
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
| − | {{Fixbox/fix|Fix aspect ratio|ref=<ref>http://ofp-faguss.com/files/ofp_aspect_ratio.pdf</ref>}} | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Fix aspect ratio|ref=<ref>[http://ofp-faguss.com/files/ofp_aspect_ratio.pdf Faguss Aspect Ratio Configuration guide for Cold War Assault]</ref>}} |
| − | # Go to <code><install location>\Users\<user name></code> (See [[# | + | # Go to <code><install location>\Users\<user name></code> (See [[#Game data|Game data]] for reference). |
# Open UserInfo.cfg with a text editor. | # Open UserInfo.cfg with a text editor. | ||
# Change values for '''fovTop''', '''fovLeft''','''uiTopLeftX''', '''uiTopLeftY''', '''uiBottomRightX''' and '''uiBottomRightY''' according to the table below. | # Change values for '''fovTop''', '''fovLeft''','''uiTopLeftX''', '''uiTopLeftY''', '''uiBottomRightX''' and '''uiBottomRightY''' according to the table below. | ||
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==Input settings== | ==Input settings== | ||
| + | [[File:ColdWarAssault controls.jpg|290px|thumb|right|Controls settings]] | ||
{{Input settings | {{Input settings | ||
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
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|acceleration option = false | |acceleration option = false | ||
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
| − | |mouse menu = | + | |mouse menu = true |
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
| − | |invert mouse y-axis = | + | |invert mouse y-axis = true |
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
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{{Audio settings | {{Audio settings | ||
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
| − | |separate volume notes = | + | |separate volume notes = Effects, radio, music |
| − | |surround sound = | + | |surround sound = true |
| − | |surround sound notes = | + | |surround sound notes = <ref>[http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?135557-funny-sound-problem-no-radio! funny sound problem - no radio! - Bohemia Interactive forums]</ref> |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|subtitles notes = Settings under '''Difficulty''' options. | |subtitles notes = Settings under '''Difficulty''' options. | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = Can not be turned off. | |mute on focus lost notes = Can not be turned off. | ||
|eax support = true | |eax support = true | ||
| − | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = Likely to be EAX 2 |
| + | }} | ||
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| + | ==Issues fixed== | ||
| + | ===Low server count=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
| + | {{Fixbox/fix|Downgrade to [http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?151190-Unofficial-quot-Backup-Patch-quot-1-99-1-96-for-License-version-Arma-CWA patch 1.96]|link=false}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
Revision as of 21:09, 25 December 2013
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| Developers | |
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| Bohemia Interactive | |
| Publishers | |
| Codemasters | |
| Engines | |
| Real Virtuality | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | June 22, 2001 |
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Warnings
| Arma | |
|---|---|
| Arma: Cold War Assault | 2001 |
| Arma: Armed Assault | 2006 |
| Arma 2 | 2009 |
| Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead | 2010 |
| Arma Tactics | 2013 |
| Arma 3 | 2013 |
| Arma Reforger | 2022 |
Key points
- Originally released as Operation Flashpoint: Cold War Crisis.[1]
- Free upgrade from Operation Flashpoint: Cold War Crisis to ARMA: Cold War Assault.
- Many bugs in the game may be game-breaking. It's highly recommended to use the latest version of the game.
General information
- Steam Users' Forums
- Steam Community Discussions
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series.
- GOG.com Support Page
Availability
- ARMA: Cold War Assault doesn't include the Red Hammer expansion, which was developed by Codemasters.
Essential improvements
Universal upgrade patch
- A patch that upgrades any retail version of Operation Flashpoint to ARMA: Cold War Assault can be downloaded here.
Adding the Red Hammer campaign
- If you have a retail copy of Red Hammer campaign, you can add it back to ARMA: Cold War Assault.
| Instructions |
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Game data
File:ColdWarAssault difficult.jpg
Diffcult settings
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Steam Cloud |
Video settings
File:Arma cold war assault video settings.png
Video settings.
Widescreen resolution
While the game allows for choosing widescreen resolutions, a fix has to be applied in order to render image in proper aspect ratio.
| Instructions |
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| 4:3 | 16:9 | 15:9 | 16:10 | 5:4 | 12:3 | |
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| fovTop | 0.75 | 0.75 | 0.8 | 0.75 | 0.8 | 0.75 |
| fovLeft | 1 | 1.333333 | 1.333333 | 1.2 | 1 | 3 |
| uiTopLeftX | 0 | 0.125 | 0.125 | 0.083333 | 0 | 0.333333 |
| uiTopLeftY | 0 | 0 | 0.033333 | 0 | 0.033333 | 0 |
| uiBottomRightX | 1 | 0.875 | 0.875 | 0.916667 | 1 | 0.666667 |
| uiBottomRightY | 1 | 1 | 0.966667 | 1 | 0.966667 | 1 |
Input settings
File:ColdWarAssault controls.jpg
Controls settings
Audio settings
File:Arma cold war assault audio settings.png
Audio settings.
Issues fixed
Low server count
| Instructions |
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System requirements
| Windows | ||
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| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista, 7 | XP, Vista, 7 |
| Processor (CPU) | ||
| System memory (RAM) | ||
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 800 MB | 1 GB |
| Video card (GPU) | Riva TNT, GeForce 256, GeForce 2 Rage 128, Radeon 16 MB of VRAM DirectX 8.1 compatible | Geforce 8600GT Radeon 3650 256 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible |
| Sound (audio device) | OpenAL compatible | |
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