VBS1 is based upon the computer game Operation Flashpoint (OFP). ArmA 1 and 2 are pretty much cut down versions of VBS2. What makes ArmA shine is playing with an organized group of people.Īlso, ArmA 1 and ArmA 2 are offshoots of VBS2 which is a combat simulator/instructional tool used by a few NATO militaries. To be honest, i've found the streamlined style of gameplay is pretty dull. There are versions of Evo and Domination on ArmA1 which will probably be ported that already do the respawning. Set up maps as defend/destroy objectives a little like COD4, ensure it can be played out in an hour or so. Keep large realistic environments and scales, no BF2 jets in a fishtank, helicopters with less than visual range TVGs etc.Īllow BF2 type squad spawning to keep people in the action. Take out the stupid gunwank 'every version of some obscure Norwegian APC modelled' reduce to a decent level of vehicles with handling tuned to be quite arcadey but with a definite balance, there is is no way all those vehicles are balanced it It will be a 'model it and hope approach' the game is probably so complex only a few people ever actually get to the stage that balance is an issue. I think there's a huge market for something midway between this and BF2. YAOAEFPS (Yet another overly ambitious European FPS)

Arma 2 demo