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Americas Army Releases Special Forces 2.1 Update
Phil John writes "As announced on the America's Army site, version 2.1 of America's Army: Special Forces is now available for free download, either as a full install or an update from 2.0.0a. There's a BitTorrent version of the update patch and a full standalone Windows version available from 3D Gamers to ease the load on the download mirrors. New goodies available: 2 new maps, brand new physics engine, new weapons and even an armoured vehicle with 50mm gun turret. Go forth, download and continue fighting the 'global war on terrorism'."
installing 2.1 over your previous 2.0.0a resets all your settings--including graphics, audio, and most importantly binds. so back up your binds if you've got anything of note to save.
unfortunately i updated at midnight last night and haven't had time to try it out, other than discovering that everything had been reset...
The post says
.50 cal turret usable by the player.
even an armoured vehicle with 50mm gun turret
which leaves out an important point mentioned in the article
New Stryker Armored Vehicle:
This version of America's Army introduces the Army's new Interim Armored Vehicle, a.k.a. the Stryker. The Stryker vehicle is currently implemented as a stationary vehicle with a fully functioning
Not if you've already got 2.0.0a, it's simply a 178 MB (IIRC) upgrade file, which I downloaded in a little over 15 minutes on my connection here.
If you are in the states however you can pick up a copy at most army recruitment centres (or so I have been led to believe, I'm a brit myself so wouldn't be able to check that out.)
I am NaN
A Mac is not only planned, but it was released with the Windows and Linux versions!
Grab your copy at www.macgamefiles.com!
I have played Americas Army since the first public release came out over a year ago. This has to be one of the most unique games in existence. Its realism is unparallel to any other game. Each patch that the Army has produced for this game has made the game better and more enjoyable to play. If you have not tried out this game, you really should. I warn you though that it does require some patience and the game has a learning curve (learning the maps is extremly important and takes some time). There is also an honor system in place which rewards the veteran players. The more you play, the more likely you are to select your weapon of choice. This helps with reducing TKing and just overall gameplay. Now stop reading this and go download the game if your bored of the same old FPS. Americas Army is defitnely a nice change.
I couldn't think of anything witty to say, so...you're stuck with this.
Umm... There has *always* been a Mac version.
Look before you ask next time.