Installing 1.11 Beta patch in steam

**Rincewind** · 03-30-2008, 01:59 PM

Hey gang. I was wondering if there was a way to install the 1.11 patch in steam. When I use the installer, it says I don't have the game installed (right....). I just need to know what I can do to get this patch working.

Additionally, I have Vista x64. The game wont even launch when I run it from Steam. It just crashes out. So I'm pretty sure the only way I'll be able to play this game is if I can install this patch.

**TheBigC** · 03-30-2008, 07:05 PM

I am sure that it is just like patching the normal version. However, I would follow the launch from Beta versus launching from within steam. Your shortcut should look something like: C:\ArmA\beta\arma.exe -mod=beta -nosplash

Follow the link below to the 1.11 thread and you should be good to go!!

http://www.tacticalgamer.com/armed-a...-released.html

**Rincewind** · 03-30-2008, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheBigC

I am sure that it is just like patching the normal version. However, I would follow the launch from Beta versus launching from within steam. Your shortcut should look something like: C:\ArmA\beta\arma.exe -mod=beta -nosplash

Follow the link below to the 1.11 thread and you should be good to go!!

http://www.tacticalgamer.com/armed-a...-released.html

So what do I do to properly install the files that come with the patch? what does the file/folder structure look like? also:

X:<XXX>\ArmA\beta\arma.exe -mod=beta -nosplash

Is this a shortcut with command line parameters? should there be a .exe in the \beta folder? I'm really confused now :[

ednos · 03-30-2008, 10:11 PM

It doesn't let you specify the directory for the patch? Check the internet to see if there's a command line option for the patch installer to that end.

**Rincewind** · 03-31-2008, 02:00 AM

I can't find anything on installing the patch with the steam version of the game. Which is unfortunate, because I picked up the game on the understanding that it would install with Steam.

A google search turns up this thread.

Atomic Dog · 03-31-2008, 02:04 AM

That's odd that you're having so many issues. There are several players who are playing on the server who picked up the game through steam. I'm hoping one of them will chime in here to explain how they installed the patch.

**Rincewind** · 03-31-2008, 02:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Atomic Dog

That's odd that you're having so many issues. There are several players who are playing on the server who picked up the game through steam. I'm hoping one of them will chime in here to explain how they installed the patch.

God, I hope so. I've been waiting to play this game, and not that I have it and can't play it... Argh!

Knight-135 · 03-31-2008, 01:59 PM

I had the same problem. i installed arma off steam and then tried to patch it. the error of improper install and whatnot came up. I gave up for the night and decided to try it today. !Viola! It worked. YOu may have to reinstall arma? not sure. But restart the comp before you try to install the patch. I think it has to be set in registry on steam or something. This might help, not sure, but it worked for me!!

Knight-135 · 03-31-2008, 02:01 PM

i dont know if patches are different or whatnot, but i can send you the patch if you still cant get the one you downloaded to work and after you have reinstalled arma on steam.

Atomic Dog · 03-31-2008, 02:51 PM

Yeah, I'm gonna suggest a reinstall of ArmA, then when you go to install the patch, make sure it's pointing to the folder in Steam that contains the ArmA files.

After that, you should see a "Launch ArmA Beta Patch" in your ArmA folder. You'll want to make a shortcut on your desktop that points to that file to launch it.

**Rincewind** · 03-31-2008, 03:48 PM

I'll give a reboot>reinstall>reboot>patch a shot tonight. Thanks for the support gang!

**Rincewind** · 03-31-2008, 11:38 PM

Wooot! Success! I had to reboot after installing via Steam in order for the patch to realize that I had installed the game

I'm up and running... now I just need to figure out how to play the derned game... I need a keymap!

Atomic Dog · 03-31-2008, 11:40 PM

Nice!!!

vanity11 · 03-31-2008, 11:48 PM

Horray!

**loyalguard** · 04-01-2008, 07:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rincewind

now I just need to figure out how to play the derned game... I need a keymap!

Ask and you shall receive:

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03-30-2008, 01:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
Rincewind Join Date: May 2005 Location: Casting useless spells in Oklahoma. Age: 27 Posts: 2,716	Installing 1.11 Beta patch in steam Hey gang. I was wondering if there was a way to install the 1.11 patch in steam. When I use the installer, it says I don't have the game installed (right....). I just need to know what I can do to get this patch working. Additionally, I have Vista x64. The game wont even launch when I run it from Steam. It just crashes out. So I'm pretty sure the only way I'll be able to play this game is if I can install this patch. __________________ ~~ Veritas simplex oratio est ~~ No matter how far a wizard goes, he will always come back for his hat. --T. Pratchett <---- You know you're getting old when you rely on your forum meta-data to remind you how old you are. Required Reading for all TG sandboxers

03-30-2008, 07:05 PM	#2 (permalink)
TheBigC Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Around Age: 36 Posts: 2,915	Re: Installing 1.11 Beta patch in steam I am sure that it is just like patching the normal version. However, I would follow the launch from Beta versus launching from within steam. Your shortcut should look something like: C:\ArmA\beta\arma.exe -mod=beta -nosplash Follow the link below to the 1.11 thread and you should be good to go!! http://www.tacticalgamer.com/armed-a...-released.html __________________ The Meek shall inherit the earth..... after we're through with it! The Wounded Warrior Project, help support my friends

03-30-2008, 10:11 PM	#4 (permalink)
ednos Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 3,757	Re: Installing 1.11 Beta patch in steam It doesn't let you specify the directory for the patch? Check the internet to see if there's a command line option for the patch installer to that end. __________________ The trouble with the world is that the stupid are cocksure and the intelligent are full of doubt. ~ Bertrand Russell I have a tendency to key out three or four things and then let them battle for supremacy while I key, so there's a lot of backspacing as potential statements are slaughtered and eaten by the victors. ~ Magna Centipede

03-31-2008, 02:00 AM	#5 (permalink)
Rincewind Join Date: May 2005 Location: Casting useless spells in Oklahoma. Age: 27 Posts: 2,716	Re: Installing 1.11 Beta patch in steam I can't find anything on installing the patch with the steam version of the game. Which is unfortunate, because I picked up the game on the understanding that it would install with Steam. A google search turns up this thread. __________________ ~~ Veritas simplex oratio est ~~ No matter how far a wizard goes, he will always come back for his hat. --T. Pratchett <---- You know you're getting old when you rely on your forum meta-data to remind you how old you are. Required Reading for all TG sandboxers

03-31-2008, 02:04 AM	#6 (permalink)
Atomic Dog Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Michigan Age: 31 Posts: 3,978	Re: Installing 1.11 Beta patch in steam That's odd that you're having so many issues. There are several players who are playing on the server who picked up the game through steam. I'm hoping one of them will chime in here to explain how they installed the patch. __________________ \| ArmA SOPs \| PCS SOPs \| TG Primer \| 4th Wiki \| Ikariam Info: Mothership \| Parliament \| Chocolate City \| Saint George

03-31-2008, 01:59 PM	#8 (permalink)
Knight-135 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: NY Age: 24 Posts: 8	Re: Installing 1.11 Beta patch in steam I had the same problem. i installed arma off steam and then tried to patch it. the error of improper install and whatnot came up. I gave up for the night and decided to try it today. !Viola! It worked. YOu may have to reinstall arma? not sure. But restart the comp before you try to install the patch. I think it has to be set in registry on steam or something. This might help, not sure, but it worked for me!!

03-31-2008, 02:01 PM	#9 (permalink)
Knight-135 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: NY Age: 24 Posts: 8	Re: Installing 1.11 Beta patch in steam i dont know if patches are different or whatnot, but i can send you the patch if you still cant get the one you downloaded to work and after you have reinstalled arma on steam.

03-31-2008, 02:51 PM	#10 (permalink)
Atomic Dog Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Michigan Age: 31 Posts: 3,978	Re: Installing 1.11 Beta patch in steam Yeah, I'm gonna suggest a reinstall of ArmA, then when you go to install the patch, make sure it's pointing to the folder in Steam that contains the ArmA files. After that, you should see a "Launch ArmA Beta Patch" in your ArmA folder. You'll want to make a shortcut on your desktop that points to that file to launch it. __________________ \| ArmA SOPs \| PCS SOPs \| TG Primer \| 4th Wiki \| Ikariam Info: Mothership \| Parliament \| Chocolate City \| Saint George

03-31-2008, 03:48 PM	#11 (permalink)
Rincewind Join Date: May 2005 Location: Casting useless spells in Oklahoma. Age: 27 Posts: 2,716	Re: Installing 1.11 Beta patch in steam I'll give a reboot>reinstall>reboot>patch a shot tonight. Thanks for the support gang! __________________ ~~ Veritas simplex oratio est ~~ No matter how far a wizard goes, he will always come back for his hat. --T. Pratchett <---- You know you're getting old when you rely on your forum meta-data to remind you how old you are. Required Reading for all TG sandboxers

03-31-2008, 11:38 PM	#12 (permalink)
Rincewind Join Date: May 2005 Location: Casting useless spells in Oklahoma. Age: 27 Posts: 2,716	Re: Installing 1.11 Beta patch in steam Wooot! Success! I had to reboot after installing via Steam in order for the patch to realize that I had installed the game I'm up and running... now I just need to figure out how to play the derned game... I need a keymap! __________________ ~~ Veritas simplex oratio est ~~ No matter how far a wizard goes, he will always come back for his hat. --T. Pratchett <---- You know you're getting old when you rely on your forum meta-data to remind you how old you are. Required Reading for all TG sandboxers

03-31-2008, 11:40 PM	#13 (permalink)
Atomic Dog Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Michigan Age: 31 Posts: 3,978	Re: Installing 1.11 Beta patch in steam Nice!!! __________________ \| ArmA SOPs \| PCS SOPs \| TG Primer \| 4th Wiki \| Ikariam Info: Mothership \| Parliament \| Chocolate City \| Saint George

03-31-2008, 11:48 PM	#14 (permalink)
vanity11 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Chicago, IL Age: 28 Posts: 242	Re: Installing 1.11 Beta patch in steam Horray! __________________

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