NOTE: This thread supersedes this one.




The SimHQ Armed Assault 2 Server is dedicated to the memory of our friend "Positive G"


The SimHQ ArmA 2 / OA Server is currently playing the combined installation.
It is available 24/7 for SimHQ registered members.

Purchasing information:
http://www.arma2.com/shops/index_en.html

SimHQ ArmA2 Configuration and Addons Setup Guide:
http://simhq.net/downloads/land_combat/armed_assault2/SimHQ_Multiplayer_ArmA2.pdf

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Downloads

The SimHQ download links below are active for registered members.

Required Updates

ArmA 2: Operation Arrowhead update v1.60

This update is for all versions of Arma 2: OA & RFT including STEAM.
However for STEAM version we recommend to use STEAM update.

Reference: ArmA2 Official Website - Patch v1.60

Link: The v1.60 file TBA at the SimHQ Armed Assault Downloads sub-folder.
Size: 704 MB

Incremental updates are available from ArmaHolic.com
http://www.armaholic.com/list.php?c=arma2_files_patches_official

Required Add-on Maps

Isla Duala v1.81
Sbrodj v1.34
Quesh-kibrul v2.0
Sahrani
Link: The files have been added to the SimHQ Armed Assault Downloads sub-folder.

CMD file hosted by fatty: (right click and "Save as..." if necessary)
http://tinyurl.com/simhq-arma

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Required Reading: Do Your Homework, Soldier!

You need to read these articles for basic orientation before joining the SimHQ Armed Assault 2 Server!
Do you really want this guy mad at you?

Tactical Briefing Series

Tactical Briefing 01: Meet the Squad
http://www.simhq.com/_land2/land_074b.html

Tactical Briefing 02: Formations
http://www.simhq.com/_land2/land_076a.html

Tactical Briefing 03: Squad and Fire Team Movements
http://www.simhq.com/_land2/land_077a.html

Tactical Briefing 04: Movement to Contact
http://www.simhq.com/_land2/land_078a.html

Tactical Briefing 05: How to Plan and Execute a Squad Sized Assault
http://www.simhq.com/_land2/land_084a.html

The Idiots Guide to Combat Radio
http://www.simhq.net/downloads/land_combat/armed_assault2/The_Idiots_Guide_to_Combat_Radio.pdf
by Fransky

SimHQ ArmA 2 VON Communications
http://www.simhq.net/downloads/land_combat/armed_assault2/SimHQ_ArmA2_VON_Comms.pdf
by adlabs6

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Suggested Reading

Dslyecxi's ArmA 2 Tactics, Techniques, & Procedures Guide
Hosted at Dslyecxi's popular Shack Tactical web site, reading this superb resource will give you new insight to ArmA 2 gameplay.
http://ttp2.dslyecxi.com/

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Communications

SimHQ uses TeamSpeak 3 and the in-game VON (voice over network) capability of ArmA 2 / OA.

You must be connected to the SimHQ TeamSpeak 3 server and in the "SimHQ ArmA 2 (hosted)" channel before joining
our online server. This is a mandatory requirement for participation.

WARNING: The TeamSpeak 3 "Overlay" plugin is known to cause ArmA2/OA to crash.

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Joining a SimHQ ArmA 2 / OA Event

SimHQ multiplayer info:
http://www.simhq.com/_multiplayer/multiplayer.html

Server Name: SimHQ Armed Assault 2 Server
Current version: Server is running combined ArmA2/Operation Arrowhead v1.59
Password (case sensitive): positiveg

To connect to our game server for the first time, filter the game servers using "SimHQ". Then mark the server as a Favorite.
Check to be sure your installation works BEFORE its time to play. If you can go into each map, you're okay to play.

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Quick Reference

Items will be continuously added.

1) Administering the Server

If you find yourself on the server without an admin present and need to vote someone as admin,
you can use the following commands while on the server.

logout > Admin log out
vote admin (name or ID) > Users can vote an admin to control the server
missions > Select mission
restart > Restart mission
reassign > Start over and reassign roles

2) Backpacks and Spare Ammo

http://simhq.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/ub...Spare_Ammo.html
"As a backup you can also access their pack yourself. Just face the asst. gunner, choose access xxxxpack via the action menu,
and you can take what you need." - Dick Dastardly

3) Favorite ArmA 2 Add-ons

Note: Check your resource to ensure these work with Operation Arrowhead
http://simhq.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/2869472.html

4) Installing the combined ArmA 2 / OA with mods from STEAM

Thanks Dirt Diver for the information!
http://simhq.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/3045211/Running_Combined_Ops_for_Steam.html