Difference between revisions of "Arma: Armed Assault"
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|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 10, 2006}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 10, 2006}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, FPS, Shooter, Tactical shooter }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Contemporary }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Arma }} | ||
|steam appid = 2780 | |steam appid = 2780 | ||
|steam appid side = 65780 | |steam appid side = 65780 | ||
|gogcom id = 1207658975 | |gogcom id = 1207658975 | ||
− | |strategywiki = | + | |lutris = arma-armed-assault |
+ | |strategywiki = ARMA: Armed Assault | ||
+ | |mobygames = arma-combat-operations | ||
|wikipedia = ARMA: Armed Assault | |wikipedia = ARMA: Armed Assault | ||
|winehq = 4362 | |winehq = 4362 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
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'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|SecuROM|7}} | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc, key | {{DRM|SecuROM|7}} in most releases, {{DRM|StarForce|4.5}} in Eastern European versions.<ref>[https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/ArmA:_FAQ#Which_copy_protection_is_ArmA_using.3F ArmA: FAQ - Bohemia Interactive Community]</ref><br>Custom {{term|DRM}} code known as FADE may sabotage the game in several ways. | | Windows }} |
− | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | arma_gold_edition | DRM-free | Gold edition. | | Windows }} | |
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 65780 | Steam | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 65780 | DRM-free | <ref>[https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/The_big_list_of_DRM-free_games_on_Steam#Bohemia_Interactive The big list of DRM-free games on Steam]</ref> Gold edition. Base game is also {{store link|Steam|2780|sold separately}} | | Windows }} |
}} | }} | ||
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
{{DLC/row| Queen's Gambit | | Windows }} | {{DLC/row| Queen's Gambit | | Windows }} | ||
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
− | |gog galaxy | + | |discord = |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |origin | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |origin notes | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |gog galaxy = true |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | | | + | |origin = |
− | | | + | |origin notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |steam cloud = false |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|ArmaAA video.jpg|Video settings}} | {{Image|ArmaAA video.jpg|Video settings}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/arma-armed-assault | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/arma-armed-assault | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = gold | |widescreen wsgf award = gold | ||
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|ultrawidescreen = unknown | |ultrawidescreen = unknown | ||
|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
− | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = true |
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
|fov = hackable | |fov = hackable | ||
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|anisotropic notes = Rather ineffective due to aggressive texture LOD. | |anisotropic notes = Rather ineffective due to aggressive texture LOD. | ||
|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
− | |antialiasing notes = FSAA, unknown samples. | + | |antialiasing notes = [[FSAA]], unknown samples. |
− | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = unknown |
− | |vsync notes = | + | |upscaling tech = |
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
+ | |vsync = always on | ||
+ | |vsync notes = | ||
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
{{Image|ArmaAA controls.jpg|Controls settings}} | {{Image|ArmaAA controls.jpg|Controls settings}} | ||
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|ArmaAA audio.jpg|Audio settings}} | {{Image|ArmaAA audio.jpg|Audio settings}} | ||
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = Effects, radio, music | |separate volume notes = Effects, radio, music | ||
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|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Brazilian Portuguese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only. | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|lan play modes = | |lan play modes = | ||
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
− | |online play = | + | |online play = hackable |
|online play players = | |online play players = | ||
|online play modes = | |online play modes = | ||
− | |online play notes = | + | |online play notes = The official [[GameSpy]] service has been shut down; use the [http://master.bistudio.com official replacement]. |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 9 |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|dos modes = | |dos modes = | ||
|dos modes notes = | |dos modes notes = | ||
− | |shader model versions = | + | |shader model versions = 2.0 |
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = false | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
− | |macos 32-bit app | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = |
− | |macos 64-bit app | + | |macos intel 64-bit app = |
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS = XP | + | |minOS = 2000/XP |
− | |minCPU = 2 | + | |minCPU = 2 GHz |
|minRAM = 512 MB | |minRAM = 512 MB | ||
− | |minHD = | + | |minHD = 3 GB |
− | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce | + | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce FX |
− | |minGPU2 = ATI Radeon | + | |minGPU2 = ATI Radeon 9500 |
− | |minVRAM = | + | |minVRAM = 128 MB |
− | |minSM = 2.0 | + | |minSM = 2.0 |
+ | |minDX = 9 | ||
+ | |||
+ | |recOS = XP | ||
+ | |recCPU = 3 GHz | ||
+ | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce 6800 | ||
+ | |recGPU2 = ATI Radeon x800 | ||
+ | |recRAM = 1 GB | ||
+ | |recHD = 3 GB (or more as needed for downloadable addons) | ||
+ | |recVRAM = 256 MB | ||
+ | |recSM = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Revision as of 18:30, 22 November 2022
Developers | |
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Bohemia Interactive | |
Queen's Gambit | Black Element Software |
Publishers | |
505 Games | |
Atari | |
Engines | |
Real Virtuality 2 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 10, 2006 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action, FPS, Shooter, Tactical shooter |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Contemporary |
Series | Arma |
Arma | |
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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 |
Warnings
Key points
- Originally titled ARMA: Combat Operations in North America.
- GameSpy online server browser has been shut down.[1] Use the Master Server Browser.
General information
- Bohemia Interactive Wiki
- Official forum
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
- Steam Community Discussions (Gold Edition)
- Armed Assault Info Fansite
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | SecuROM 7 DRM in most releases, StarForce 4.5 DRM in Eastern European versions.[2] Custom DRM code known as FADE may sabotage the game in several ways. |
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GOG.com | Gold edition. | |||
Steam | [3] Gold edition. Base game is also sold separately |
Monetization
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Queen's Gambit |
Essential improvements
Patches
- Latest game version is 1.18. You must have at least version 1.08 to apply the newest patch, which in turn requires you have already installed 1.05 (International, European).
Skip intro videos
Launch the game with -nosplash parameter[4] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\ArmA %USERPROFILE%\Documents\ArmA Other Profiles |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/2780/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\ArmA\Saved\ %USERPROFILE%\Documents\ArmA Other Profiles\<user-id>\Saved |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/2780/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | Some menu elements are in 4:3. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | Use ArmA FOV Changer. | ||
Windowed | Start the game with -window parameter |
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Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Rather ineffective due to aggressive texture LOD. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | FSAA, unknown samples. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers |
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PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Effects, radio, music | |
Surround sound | Older audio drivers could be problematic.[5] | |
Subtitles | Can be toggled under Difficulty options | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | EAX 2. OpenAL is used by default.[6] DirectSound3D can be forced with -dsound parameter[4] |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
French | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese | Retail only. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
LAN play | |||
Online play | The official GameSpy service has been shut down; use the official replacement. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
VR support
Devices | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
TrackIR |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9 | |
Shader Model support | 2.0 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Multiplayer | GameSpy | Use the Master Server Browser to replace GameSpy. |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 2000/XP | XP |
Processor (CPU) | 2 GHz | 3 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | 1 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 3 GB | 3 GB (or more as needed for downloadable addons) |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce FX ATI Radeon 9500 128 MB of VRAM DirectX 9 compatible Shader model 2.0 support |
Nvidia GeForce 6800 ATI Radeon x800 256 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (2780) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.