ARMA or Flashpoint?

[DV8]

Hello!

I was hoping to get some feedback on whether to buy Flashpoint or ARMA.  Both are pretty cheap and this way I could dip my toe into a fully sandbox high reality FPS.

Which do you like better?
Should I pass GO and move directly to ARMA II?

Thanks,
DV8

[jomni]

ARMA.  The newer iterations of Operation Flashpoint are not realistic but more mainstream FPS.
Skip ARMA I and go straight to ARMA II.

[Shelldrake]

There is a free version of ARMAII (no campaign, just multiplayer, but you can play user designed missions) so why not try before you buy?

http://www.arma2.com/free

[DV8]

There is a free version of ARMAII (no campaign, just multiplayer, but you can play user designed missions) so why not try before you buy?

http://www.arma2.com/free

Excellent suggestion.  Will do.

[TheCommandTent]

I've never played Flashpoint so I cannot speak to that.  However, I recently purchased ARMA II and have been enjoying playing through the campaign.  I've never played a realistic shooter before so I am learning the hard way that alot of my FPS habits won't cut it.  The learning curve has been a bit steep but its been alot of fun.

[LongBlade]

There is a free version of ARMAII (no campaign, just multiplayer, but you can play user designed missions) so why not try before you buy?

http://www.arma2.com/free

Excellent suggestion.  Will do.

LMK if you'd like some tips on playing FPS games. I don't have ARMA II (yet), but I have played a bunch of FPS games.

[W8taminute]

^Would you be willing to share some of those tips with a mediocre FPS geezer like me too?   :)

[TheCommandTent]

There is a free version of ARMAII (no campaign, just multiplayer, but you can play user designed missions) so why not try before you buy?

http://www.arma2.com/free

Excellent suggestion.  Will do.

LMK if you'd like some tips on playing FPS games. I don't have ARMA II (yet), but I have played a bunch of FPS games.

Sounds like the makings of a nice article for the GrogHeads front page.

[Arctic Blast]

^Would you be willing to share some of those tips with a mediocre FPS geezer like me too?   :)

Shoot the bad guys.

You're welcome.  ;D

[LongBlade]

There is a free version of ARMAII (no campaign, just multiplayer, but you can play user designed missions) so why not try before you buy?

http://www.arma2.com/free

Excellent suggestion.  Will do.

LMK if you'd like some tips on playing FPS games. I don't have ARMA II (yet), but I have played a bunch of FPS games.

Sounds like the makings of a nice article for the GrogHeads front page.

Yes. That's a good idea. I should probably pick up a copy of Arma II anyway.

[Gusington]

I have recently become interested in ARMA but I'm really interested in the Combat Mission Afghan game. Have heard mixed reports on it.

[LongBlade]

I have recently become interested in ARMA but I'm really interested in the Combat Mission Afghan game. Have heard mixed reports on it.

I like it, but it's a real wargame. You can get chewed up if you're not careful.

[Gusington]

I'm not afraid. OK maybe a little.

[MengJiao]

^Would you be willing to share some of those tips with a mediocre FPS geezer like me too?   :)

The ARMAs are great games.  Of course the original Operation Flashpoint was essentially ARMA-0, but Codemasters
had the rights to that name once they markett-ed it back in 2001 or 2002.

I have two pieces of advice about ARMA-2 and Iron Front (a commercial mega-mod of ARMA-2): play online once you learn the basics -- many
online modes are easier than many of the missions since in the online world the AI usually has a big advantage in material and spotting
and what not and you can often use the AI to do useful things.

The other advice is to learn to use the editor and work out things vs the AI in PREVIEW mode.

[son_of_montfort]

Looks like Arma II is getting the Czech army. Smuck should be pleased!