New ARMA Update (Lots of info+screenshots)

[Decebalus]

Source: http://armedassault.eu
Credits: Espectro, snuffles

New Info:

-We will NOT have thermal sights, the game DOES use HDR lightning, so it can be moddable.

-Weapons can be configured with different configs, for example silencers

-You will still be able to use custom faces in both SP and MP

-Ironsights are 3D

-TrackIR will function for soldiers on ground, but it will also be implemented for crew members in vehicles.

-Inventory size is incriesed and it is made easier to use it while in combat

-Ingame voice communication is implemented in Armed Assault like in OFP, but will also work using sockets (not directplay only - red)

-Flight model is greatly improved, and BI is calling it "semi-realistic" - so you can easily spot a "newbie" among more experienced pilots.

-The sound engine has been redone. Soundwaves can get blocked by obstacles, such as hills etc. Sound speed is still modelled of course.

-Wound textures and the injury system is still the same as OFP(so far).

-Island size is above 400 km2 - Terrain will vary on different parts of the island.

-ArmA is based upon the same engine as VBS2

-We will probably see a new ArmA trailer later on.

-You will be able to 'chop' down a tree

-Artillery will be available - Paul doesn't know how, but he sure knows it's there

-You can have thousands of soldiers in a mission on the same time

-Some buildings will be dynamically destructable

Trailer: ftp://www.ofpr.info/ofpd/videos/GC2006_ArmA_trailer.zip

For more info, and updates, visit http://ofp.gamepark.cz/index.php?newlang=eng

There are a few interviews available.


Looks good so far

[audio_apprentice84]

Brilliant! Looking foward to it

[Ensign Riles]

Looking forward to the artillery and customizable weapons.

The more I read about this game, however, the more I hope I can run it...

[Hawk_345]

Looks great, i cant wait for it to be out and it sounds like just in time for the holidays. Also is there any word on a demo, and did u actually says 1000 of soldiers can be online playing 1 mission at a time on the same map, how is that possible?

[Ensign Riles]

I interpreted that number as single player only. After all these years I would have hoped they could make a much better/tweaked engine.

Of course it probably helps to have a high end system, not something like my 1.2 ghz antique.

[Hawk_345]

What is with this, not that im complaning because i like these aircraft, but why is a ww1 sopwit camel with british markings in a modern game.

[scotchsoldier]

They put a Sopwith camel in a patch for ofp, don't know why, to show off scripting skills maybe?