Patch v1.02 – Arma 2
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ARMA 2 PATCH 1.02 -
Copyright (c) 2009 Bohemia Interactive. All rights reserved.
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- Run the patch setup executable, the patch is then applied automatically. - It will install the entire contents of the patch to a folder within your ArmA 2 installation (default is C:\Program Files\Bohemia Interactive\ArmA 2 or Bohemia Interactive\ArmA2). - Please note that it is NOT possible to rollback to a previous version after the installation of this patch, only a full reinstall of the game is possible. - It is not recommended to use any savegames created in versions 1.00 or 1.01.
VERSION 1.02 HIGHLIGHTS
* Improved AI driving skills * Lowered enemy AI skills for regular and recruit difficulty levels * Improved Micro AI tactics, attack in pairs, path limiting to avoid passing through walls. * Fixed multiplayer session NAT negotiation * Improved game stability (various crash opportunities fixed) * Multiple save slots supported * Improved terrain shape beyond map borders * Various campaign and localisation fixes and improvements * Modules (F7) support added in the Mission Editor
List of Changes
Engine
* Multiple savegame positions allowed. * Configuration fixes in radio protocol (including faster reaction to crew-related orders in vehicles). * Multiplayer server browser enlarged. * Improved steering for car. * Improved mobile artillery simulation. * Improved terrain shape beyond map borders. * Improved Micro AI tactics, attack in pairs, path limiting to avoid passing through walls. * Added UAV camera stabilization. * Indication of player connection status in list of players (Diary). * Possible to connect to server with template-based MP scenario. * Repeated weapon change command fixed in radio protocol. * Game no longer crashes when copying a linked trigger in the Mission Editor. * Different radio notification of multiple units attacking. * NAT negotiation issue removed (different negative sign cookie on client and server). * Fixed possible crash after or during Get In in multiplayer. * Improved transfer of building destruction in multiplayer. * Fine surface information are now properly used for surface properties. * Destroyed targets are no more massively reported after player has left the vehicle. * Proper update of AI pathfinding when new building is created in the landscape (new objects were ignored). * VON no longer crashes the game in certain circumstances. * AI sprinting on the spot removed if route was planned across the roof. * Server shown as passworded in Server Browser when passworded or locked. * Improved functionality of Get In command if player is vehicle commander. * Swimming soldiers no longer drop inventory items. * Swimming players cannot use Gear dialog. * New scripting function "GetPlayerId unit" available to help server admins better recognize teamKillers etc. * Fillrate optimization in Video Options is now defined via combo box. * Improved light count optimization (should help performance when many distant lights are present). * Low-frequency effect (subwoofer) improved.
Scenarios
* Added or fixed markers in pre-mission briefings in various scenarios.
* "Eye for Eye" singleplayer scenario: Hostiles balanced and loadouts of playable units fixed.
* "Counterattack" singleplayer scenario: Flow fix, player's group now properly advance from the harbour if strong enough to continue.
* "Trial by Fire" script error fixed.
* Campaign: Time flow screen added to scenario intros.
* Campaign: "Murder" mission ends are now triggered also when firing from a vehicle.
* Campaign: Multiplayer info for all campaign scenarios added.
* Campaign: Scene-specific sound entities are deleted after end of a scene.
* "First to Fight" campaign scenario:
* Shooting range bug fixed.
* Officer's speech has titles added.
* "First to Fight" campaign scenario: O'Hara animation speed fixed.
* "Into the Storm" campaign scenario: Conditions of interaction with civilians improved.
* "Razor Two" campaign scenario:
* Mission-failed end now performs correctly.
* Razor members cannot use UAV during conversations.
* "One Week Later" campaign interlude: Conversation more logical.
* "Manhattan" campaign scenario:
* Animations of ambient people improved.
* Task waypoint for main task positioned better.
* Insurgent animations after death disabled in scene.
* Civilian woman stuck near transport prevented.
* Reinforcements navigation fixed.
* "Bitter Chill" campaign scenario:
* Conversations and broken mission flow fixed.
* Accidental death of Cpt. Shaftoe after a scene prevented.
* Improved positions of several killed unit.
* Radio chatter disabled where disturbing.
* "Badlands" campaign scenario:
* Ending and conversation flow fixes.
* Scene of talking to locals improved.
* "Dogs of War" campaign scenario:
* Insurgent leader presence now logical.
* Several story-related vehicles are now properly usable.
* Initial conversation work in multiplayer.
* "War That Never Was" campaign outro: Amount of units decreased, behaviour improved.
* AI grouping prevented in team deathmatch and deathmatch scenarios.
* Module for limiting area of operation script fixes.
* Recomposed fortifications and minor fixes in Warfare.
* First-aid module performance improvements.
* Language and gameplay fixes in multiplayer and singleplayer templates.
Art/Environment
* Changed lighting values for early morning and dusk. * Improved wheeled vehicles turning definitions. * Utes: Improved carrier deck collision shape and F-35B geometry. * Gas stations on map can now refuel nearby vehicles. * Minor object fixes on Chernarus map (traffic signs tweaks, small objects). * Added small signs to Chernarus map. * Less frequent occurence of thunderbolts.