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Since Steam has taken over from Gamespy since their shutdown, there's been confusion and a difficulty with installing and playing Dayz. I hope this step by step will help you install, play and join us on the server.

What do I need to play this mod?

•    Steam
•    Arma 2: Combined Operations (Arma II + Operation Arrowhead)
•    (You need to purchase these, there is no cracked versions, as Steam will need to verify your install and verify your CD Key is valid)
•     Run the game once before proceeding
•     Internet Connection
•     DayZ Mod Files (See below) or through DayZ COMMANDER (easiest way)
•     Balls

Step 1: Download and Install Steam, Create account

Step 2: Purchase Arma 2 and Arma2 Operation Arrowhead through STEAM or by Retail CD

Step 3: Install game into your Steam Directory
                          (usually C:\Progam Files (x86)\Steam\Steam Apps\common\)

Step 4:  Run both Arma2 and Arma2: Combined Operations once to complete installation.

Step 5: Download the latest version of DayZCommander from http://www.dayzcommander.com

IF YOU DON'T WANT TO RUN DAYZ THROUGH DAYZ COMMANDER YOU CAN INSTALL MANUALLY

• Download DayZ Mod files: http://dayzmod.com/?Download
• Make a folder named "@DayZ" in your Arma2 Operation Arrowhead folder
• Inside "@DayZ" folder create another folder named "Addons".
• Unpack all DayZ Mod files in the "Addons" folder.
• Start the game as instructed

Step 6: Run DayZCommander and click the "versions" button from the top menu.

Step 7:Click "Install latest version" under Arma2 OA. Wait for the download and install to complete. (If this does not work please see Note1 at bottom)

Step 8:   Click "Install v 1.8.2" under DayZ in MODS tab . Wait for the download and install to complete.  DO NOT DO LATEST UPDATE AS WE RUN V1.8.2
   
Step 9: Press "Done" to close the versions panel.
   
Step 10: Using Filter search for NRNS if not go to FAVOURITES and in the IP address in the upper left hand side put in  199.116.113.232 and port 2303   
   
Note1: if you find that you can't verify or update your ARMA 2 OA to latest patch through DayZ commander

• go to your STEAM menu
• Click on Games and select Games Library
• Right Click on Arma 2 and Arma 2 OA (one at a time)
• Select Properties
• Go to the Local Files tab and select Verify Integrity of Game Cache
• Steam will automatically verify and update your ARMA games.

Remember if you have any problems, you can always come grab me or any of the DAYZ Admins. Thanks and enjoy [/list]

I'll be spending more time on our current dayzmod server helping to get it set up and i'll also take a look into standalone.

12125 and 320 in game.