Shortcut to luach directly into a server

[Oddy-B]

Hi there,

Now DayzCommander has done an update, and DayZlauncher does not connect to 1.63.112555 version of servers is there a command line that I can run from a shortcut on my desktop that directly connects to the only server I play on?

I am playing on a OverPoch server that is still 1.63.112555, this server is a hosted one and is not updated to the steam version.

Thanks You.

[Richie]

Make a .bat file and enter the following info, remember to add/change server IP, Port, mods etc to suit :)

@echo off
echo ===============================
echo ECG DayZ Server
echo --------------------------------
echo by Buly
echo ===============================
echo Join the server in .....
timeout 2

::Config | Edit to fit your needs
::---> ===============================================================================================================================================
:: Your Arma 2 Operation Arrowhead Directory
set arma2oapath=C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Arma 2 Operation Arrowhead
:: Your Arma 2 Directory
set arma2path=C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Arma 2
:: Server IP
set IP=123.456.789.12
:: Server Port
set PORT=2302
:: Required Mods [ Ex. @Taviana;@DayzOverwatch;@DayZ_Epoch; ]
set MODS=@Taviana;@DayZOverwatch;@DayZ_Epoch;

:: DO NOT EDIT THE LINES BELOW
::===============================================================================================================================================


start "" "%arma2oapath%\ArmA2OA.exe" 0 0 -skipintro -mod=%MODS% -noSplash -noFilePatching -world=empty -connect=%IP% -port=%PORT% "-mod=%arma2path%;expansion;"

@exit

Source - Bully @ GTXGaming

[Oddy-B]

Thanks Ritchie,

 

I have set the variables as you mention, I can connect to the lobby and then it appears that battle eye laucnher kicks me from the server, telling me to use steam. the cmd box disppeares too fast for the exact message.

[Richie]

Hmmm odd :unsure: okay let's try another way :)

 

Right-click ArmA 2 Operation Arrowhead in your Steam library and choose "Create Desktop Shortcut"
Find the new shortcut and right-click it then choose "Properties".
Delete what's in the URL box then copy + paste this in:
:
steam://rungameid/33930//-nosplash -mod=@DayzOverwatch;@DayZ_Epoch; -connect=123.456.789:2302

Change the IP address to yours. Make sure there's no a space at the end.

Click "APPLY" and "OKAY".

Double click the shortcut to launch game and join specified server.

[Oddy-B]

I now get the message:

 

addon `sauerland` requires addon `chernarus`

[ARC_Solo]

Copy your "addons" folder from Arma2 to your Arma 2 OA Dictonary 

 

Steam\steamapps\common\Arma 2\AddOns

To

Steam\steamapps\common\Arma 2 Operation Arrowhead\AddOns

 

Fixed it for me

[Eagle]

Hmmm odd :unsure: okay let's try another way :)

 

Right-click ArmA 2 Operation Arrowhead in your Steam library and choose "Create Desktop Shortcut"

Find the new shortcut and right-click it then choose "Properties".

Delete what's in the URL box then copy + paste this in:

:

steam://rungameid/33930//-nosplash -mod=@DayzOverwatch;@DayZ_Epoch; -connect=123.456.789:2302

Change the IP address to yours. Make sure there's no a space at the end.

Click "APPLY" and "OKAY".

Double click the shortcut to launch game and join specified server.

I did exactly this but added @Origins as we need that mod also.

Now it just hangs and when I esc out it loads to the Arma 2 OA main menu.

We really would like this for our server so any help would be appreciated.

 

Thanks.

[dayzlauncher]

When launcher ARMA from a commandline, you NEED to use arma2oa_be.exe if not doing it via Steam URL

[Oddy-B]

Many thanks to Ritchie and Skellyy:

1. I created the shortcut from Arma2: Opreation Arrowhead (obsolete) beta112555.

2. I Copied the Addons as suggested in Skellyy's post

3. I copied the URL in Ritchie's post and changed the ip accordingly

 

This lauched me into the "steam" (only a guess), as I got auth timeout.

 

4. I change the gameID in the shortcut to it's original.

 

Joined the server, first attempt timed out with auth.

Second attempt to connect worked.

 

Shortcut = steam://rungameid/219540//-nosplash -mod=@DayzOverwatch;@DayZ_Epoch; -connect=81.19.216.159:2310

 

All credit to the fellas that help, you guys have my Frank n Beans......

[Oddy-B]

When launcher ARMA from a commandline, you NEED to use arma2oa_be.exe if not doing it via Steam URL

tryed that, it runns the newer version of arma2 and doesn't work on 112555 servers (at least it didnt for me, several attempts).

[ARC_Solo]

I've made my own little launcher for this as i only play on my clan server. 90% of the file is getting directories. 

Start steam.exe -applaunch 33930 -mod=@DayzOverwatch;@DayZ_Epoch; -connect=103.18.41.10 -port=2340 -malloc=system -world=empty -nosplash -skipIntro -cpuCount=8 -exThreads=7 -maxVRAM=2560 -maxMem=16384 -nolog

This is literally the only line needed if you want to launch Overpoch on the server of your choice (replace ip and port) save it as a batch and put in your steam dictionary. (and change any parameters you need) 

[DamianL]

Nice one guys thanks for this. Thanks to Richie in particular. Your comment #4 worked perfectly for me.