ArmA 2 Patch 1.02 Updated (Build 58134)

• ANY ORIGINAL VERSION OF ARMA 2 1.00 or 1.01
• DirectX 9 March 2009 is required and should be updated during the patching process automatically.

HOW TO INSTALL THE PATCH:

• 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 FilesBohemia InteractiveArmA 2 or Bohemia InteractiveArmA2).
• 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 1.02.58134 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
• Antialiasing enabled in Video options
• Different logic of fillrate optimizer: separate settings for 3D Resolution and UI Resolution implemented instead

CHANGELOG:

Engine

• 58134 Fixed localVRAM detection on Vista x64 systems with 8 GB RAM and more
• .58134 Enabled MSAA in Video options
• .58134 Fixed possible crash in Radio target reporting for NULL target
• .58134 Fixed DOF always enabled on game start.
• .58134 Added safeguard againg frequent reset into RequestFlushMemory as well.
• .58134 Improved Cannot create surface Rpt messages.
• .58134 Relaxed reset recovery conditions to that "profylactic" reset happens less often.
• .58134 HC command - enabled page selection
• .58134 Commandline parameter -netlog available in retail version again
• .58134 Editor fix: modules info serialization Fixed
• .58134 Fix: weapon fire effects in MP
• 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.
  • 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.