Operation Flashpoint's gameplay varies significantly depending on the player's role, but the game is best described as a tactical shooter with significant vehicle elements and minor real-time tactics elements. OFP's gameplay is largely team oriented and the player spends much of the game with a squad of up to 11 AI controlled members, either as a member of the squad or as its leader. On-foot gameplay and the vehicle elements are blended seamlessly and the player can get into any available vehicle at any time, orders and mission conditions permitting. Whether on foot or in a vehicle the player can view the action from both first and third-person views, as well as an additional 'command view' available to squad leaders which gives the player a limited birds-eye view of the surrounding area. At the start of each mission (after the intro cinematic) the player is presented with a briefing explaining the situation, describing the player's goals in the mission and, often, providing further information in the form of notes. Once in-game the player is provided with a map, compass, watch, and a notebook (which contains the aforementioned briefing for reviewing). Depending on the mission the player may be required to participate in and complete a variety of tasks, from simply driving a truck or guarding bases to attacking or defending various objectives (whether on foot or while crewing a vehicle), patrols, reconnaissance and sabotage behind enemy lines (as a special forces soldier), air support (as a helicopter or fixed-wing aircraft pilot), or any combination of these and more.

Once the player is given command of an AI-controlled squad, they can issue their men a large variety of orders, either via a series of menus or simply by selecting the soldiers and clicking a place in the world or the map. Besides advising them how to act (e.g., don't fire and stay low), players can order their men to fire at specific targets, move to a certain location, get in or out of vehicles, watch certain directions, man fixed weapons, and even some 'special' actions such as repairing vehicles.

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About Operation Flashpoint with 4 comments by Jazzbyte123 on Sep 8th, 2011

Operation Flashpoint 1.99 Update or ARMA Cold War Assault

10th Anniversary of Operation Flashpoint : Cold War Crisis

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As Bohemia Interactive's award winning military simulation Operation Flashpoint reached an age of 10 years, Bohemia Interactive re-branded and re-released Operation Flashpoint as ARMA Cold War Assault as a celebration for their anniversary. It can be brought from Steam or a free update provided to the original owners!

Operation Flashpoint or ARMA Cold War Assault is an award winning 2001 combat military simulator for the PC that was developed by Bohemia Interactive, and published by Codemasters. Built on the Real Virtuality engine, it was a realistic simulation that featured a single player campaign, multiplayer capabilities over LAN & Internet, and even included a mission editor. Later on in 2001, Operation Flashpoint had 2 expansion packs named Red Hammer and Resistance. It later received a port under the name Operation Flashpoint Elite on the Xbox.

By 2006, Codemasters and Bohemia Interactive split to form two different games, Bohemia Interactive released ARMA: Armed Assault in 2006, and Codemasters released Operation Flashpoint Dragon Rising in 2009 (Codemasters stated that it is not promoted as an 'official sequel' to OFP).  Bohemia Interactive has gone on to create further games such ARMA 2 and soon to be released, ARMA 3. In 2011, Bohemia Interactive celebrated the 10th anniversary of Operation Flashpoint by re-branding it as ARMA Cold War Assault.

Operation Flashpoint: Cold War Crisis was re-branded as ARMA: Cold War Assault due to Codemasters still retaining the rights of the name "Operation Flashpoint". 

Where can I buy ARMA Cold War Assault?
You can purchase ARMA Cold War Assault in a variety of ways, you can either:
Head on over to Desura, and grab your copy straight away:
Desura.com
Or head straight over to Steam via this link to get yourself a copy of the game!
Store.steampowered.com 

But I already own Operation Flashpoint?
The good news is, Bohemia Interactive offer a FREE patch/update called "1.99" for those who own the original Operation Flashpoint (must be updated to 1.96). Just make sure you own and have your original CD key of Operation Flashpoint so that you can type it in when you install the patch. Head on over via this link to the update and follow the online instructions:
Community.bistudio.com 
 
Celebrate Bohemia Interactive's 10th anniversary by grabbing a copy or updating your previous game today!
 
News written by Jazzbyte123 

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WW4 Modpack 2.5 Patch 1

Sep 1, 2011 WW4 Modpack Patch 1 comment

Patch for the WW4 Modpack 2.5 , fixing the reported problems of this recent release. Require the full WW4 Modpack 2.5

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Aug 30, 2011 WW4 Modpack Full Version 0 comments

WW4 MODPACK 2.5 Full version of the mod for both Operation Flashpoint Resistance and the recent re-release of it under the name ArmA : Cold War Assault.

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ČSLA II for Operation Flashpoint - v2.2

Apr 9, 2011 ČSLA Mod for Operation Flashpoint Full Version 0 comments

This package contains core Mod with all its upadtes and the AČR (Army of the Czech Republic) Addon created by the Python Art Studio (PAS).

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Another Mission Sample - Hill 27

Apr 6, 2011 'Operation: Red Dawn' Demo 0 comments

Another test mission. Not entirely done, no ending triggers for the battle, but a properly scripted intro. Place in your Users/(Username)/missions folder...

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Apr 5, 2011 ČSLA Guides 1 comment

ArmA Help Off-line is indirect follower of czech Ruprt's OFPEditorHelpCZ v1.31 for OFP. It contains all commands used in A2:OA(CO), A2 and ArmA:Armed...

Vietnam: The Experience (OFP) v.4 FINAL
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Vietnam: The Experience (OFP) v.4 FINAL

Apr 3, 2011 Vietnam: The Experience (OFP) Full Version 1 comment

Final version (v.4) of the Indochina/Vietnam-based conflict modification Vietnam: The Experience.

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supernova2222
supernova2222 Mar 26 2013, 12:01am says:

Dose anyone have any problems running it with windows 8?

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Evanp
Evanp Nov 11 2011, 4:43pm says:

I still play this! Screw Arma

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AdzCobra
AdzCobra Nov 1 2011, 7:59am says:

I never get tired of playing this game. Surely that Operation Flashpoint Cold War Crisis and its expansion is the father of all shooter games !! :D

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Genghis91
Genghis91 Sep 9 2011, 7:04am says:

Classic, Download the Cuba mod it comes with USS Nimitz :D

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RedCoat67
RedCoat67 Sep 19 2010, 4:29pm says:

I hear that this game has awesome mods. Could some one recommend some good ones? Any mods like with S.T.A.L.K.E.R where the whole game is improved?

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Evanp
Evanp Jan 19 2012, 8:11pm replied:

ECP is the best mod ever!!

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Sparky245
Sparky245 Jan 8 2011, 5:26pm replied:

FFUR is a total conversion mod. It adds loads of new elements and improves graphics. It's very good, not sure how many use it online though. Hope this helps.

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Piemanlives
Piemanlives Jun 24 2011, 2:49pm replied:

OFP40K great mod (for those warhammer fans atleast)

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René_Descartes
René_Descartes Aug 1 2010, 6:18pm says:

OPF resistance was just awesome

+4 votes     reply to comment
josh195
josh195 Jul 26 2010, 7:27pm says:

I played this, then moved on to Freelancer a couple months ago. YEs there still is alot of players online.

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