Here is a brief description of the Arma 2 ACE Full Modification... (The download link is found at the bottom of this post). Also look for other modifications such as ACEX_RU, and a few more mods which just balance out this incredible mod...ALSO: There is a really great Arma2/OA game launcher which I think is a must have. It will allow you to do quite a few things. The download link is at the bottom of the page.
ACE is designed from the bottom up with the goal of encouraging its users to employ real world tactics and strategy (fighting as a team) in order to accomplish realistic military objectives. We strive to create hyper-realism without losing sight that the mod must be playable by the “advanced” user. Our focus is not only on creating features and models which highlight realism but also on supporting the creation of realistic missions in which one may experience the full spectrum of virtual combat.
* ACE allows casual to hard-core gamers the opportunity to experience realistic military weapons, equipment, and tactics while still maintaining an environment that is enjoyable to play.
* ACE provides the most realistic, comprehensive, and tactical first-person military simulation available for the civilian PC market.
* ACE is a mod in progress for ArmA 2 that is being created by many of the same people who developed the original ACE mod for Armed Assault. There are many exciting teamwork- and gameplay-enhancing features planned for ACE; it should be the mod-of-choice for any groups interested in increasing their realism, teamwork, and gameplay at the same time.
What does ACE change compared to the original game?
* Improved IR Strobe simulation. IR Strobes can be attached to players and vehicles, can be re-used and preplaced by mission designers via special functions.
* Improved flare simulation that makes flares visible in daylight.
* Improved explosion effects. Explosions don't just create a whistle in your ears like in the original game, but they also can knock you out, blind you and make you deaf.
* Realistic working laser rangefinding devices. No magic range display.
* Realistic bullet trajectory depending on the type of ammunition and barrel length of the weapon.
* Realistic rocket ballistics. Rockets hava a parabolic flight trajectory like in real life. Not a straight shot.
* Improved backpack system which is backwards compatible to Arma2 units which don't feature the original game's backpack system.
* Improved vehicle damage simulation. The damage depends on ammunition used and where a vehicle was hit, like in real life. No incremental damage destruction.
* and more ...
Website Link: http://ace.dev-heaven.net/Advanced_Combat_EnvironmentWhat does ACE add to the game?
* New weapons like HK416 series, HK417 series, new G36 rifles, several rocket launchers for the eastern factions like RPG22, RPG27 and RPG29 and many many more.
* More deployable explosive devices like Claymore mines, Bouncing Betties and simple C4.
* Multiple non-lethal weapons such as flashbangs and teargas for western and eastern factions.
* Individual arming of winged aircraft to match loadout with the needs of the mission.
* Working afterburners.
* Aerial refueling.
* Ability to tow broken/stuck vehicles and replace flat tires.
* Maptools, to draw your battleplan on the map and share with your subordinates.
* Wind influence on bullets.
* Sniper tools such as Spotting Scopes and wind measuring tools.
* Improved sight adjustments to calculate an accurate shot in combination with the sniper tools, also supporting indirect fire.
* Built in cargo system, which lets you transport equipment in vehicles.
* Ability to exchange ammunition between vehicles.
* Better interaction with your environment via a built in interaction menu, that unclutters the action menu of the original game.
* Ability to rest weapons on objects for improved stability - also working bipods.
* Unique wounding system which features dragging wounded players into cover for improved medical assistance.
* and more ...
Arma2/OA Launcher (Must Have): http://justallinone.com/files/ArmA_II_Launcher.zip
Enjoy!