Dayz Overpoch Arma2 Mod Setup

1) Install Arma2 and Arma2 operation arrowhead by steam
2) Install Dayz Mod by Steam (http://store.steampowered.com/agecheck/app/224580/)
3a) Dayz Epoch install/update;  manually download/install epoch from here: http://epochmod.com/a2dayzepoch.php
3b) Dayz Overwatch install/update;  manually download/install epoch from here: http://www.ausgamers.com/files/download/75775/dayz-overwatch-mod-v025

4)Then you must copy "addons" folder from Arma 2 to Arma2 Operation Arrowhead. (Important!)

5) Create a Dayz easy launch shortcut:

   A) Find Steam.exe in Steam Folder (example: "C:Program Files\Steam\Steam.exe") and make a shortcut of it to your desktop.

   B) Right click on the Steam.exe shortcut and hit properties

   C) In Target field you will see something that looks like: "C:Program Files\Steam\Steam.exe"

   D) Add the following one space after Steam.exe:

-applaunch 33930 -mod=@DayZOverwatch;@DayZ_Epoch; -nosplash -world=empty -connect=188.165.250.119:2302 -malloc=tbb4malloc_bi

   E) At the end the Target line should look something like: "C:Program Files\Steam\Steam.exe" -applaunch 33930 -mod=@DayZOverwatch;@DayZ_Epoch; -nosplash -world=empty -connect=188.165.250.119:2302 -malloc=tbb4malloc_bi

      Rename the shortcut to Dayz Overpoch MGT Chernarus

Arma 2

Arma 2 Install and Update

by SilentGunnerJohn » 13 Aug 2012 14:29

1)Install ARMA 2 and ARMA 2: Operation Arrowhead from setup

2)Patch ARMA 2 to latest version. Patches available: (Official ARMA II patch provider here!)

3)Install PR-ARMA2: http://www.realitymod.com/downloads
(!!!-It is possible that PR has a Beta patch available for ARMA II. It is recommended that this is installed prior to installing PR.)

4)Armaholic link (Great Source for ARMA 2 Mods)

5)Xfire Fix for Arma 2 (Optional): http://www.xfire.com/communities/intellectualproperty/forums/229388/topic/2674891/?p=1/#post11539387