America's Army

[DemonArchangel]

America's Army is still a good game SPREAD THE WORD btw, the next version is going to be AWESOME

[FesterShinetop]

Yep, agreed Still one of the best MP games around And of course still under development so every new version gets better and better http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/smokin.gif

[Voigtkampf]

Darn, I had two copies on two different PC magazine DVDs and they were both corrupted. Go figure. I still didn't come around to it to try that game out. I think I heard something about how they were going to change the engine they are running it on?

It's still CoD for me all the way.

[Sjakihata]

from Karma to UT engine, yes.

and yes, good game it is.

demon archangle, what is your name on AA?

mine's -=Legion-Sjakihata=-

[Fragony]

Quote[/b] (Sjakihata @ May 16 2004,10:53)]from Karma to UT engine, yes.

and yes, good game it is.

demon archangle, what is your name on AA?

mine's -=Legion-Sjakihata=-
You guys play Raven Shield as well? There is a legion clan active there as well

[DemonArchangel]

Demon's Name:

PLA_Soldier

[FesterShinetop]

We do play Raven Shield as well, but more as a sidegame... I think it is another Legion you are refering to.

Hey Demon, check out our forums once in a while, maybe we can get together for some fancy fragging? http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/smokin.gif

BTW my AA name is -=Legion-Apache=- (duh... )

[Shahed]

I played after about 2 weeks today and man I killed soo many friendlies by mistake it's unthinkable, bit rusty .

That game absolutely rocks

[dessa14]

i used to play that game all the time, i used to be kickass despite dial up.
thanks, dessa

if you see smoke go up, and you are playing me, look around.

thanks, dessa

[Shahed]

Quote[/b] (dessa14 @ May 20 2004,11:52)]if you see smoke go up, and you are playing me, look around.
What does that mean ? http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/confused.gif

[RisingSun]

It means the smoke makes him lag so it looks like he jumps from place to place? http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/confused.gif

[dessa14]

i mean, i use smoke grenades as a distraction for snipers and such.
while they are focusing at the smoke, i sneak around the side and pick them off with the m16.
thanks, dessa

used to work all the time on Bridge.
i throw it in the tunnel or on one of the sides, and sneak up the ladder on the other side.

[Sjakihata]

Quote[/b] (dessa14 @ May 21 2004,12:45)]i mean, i use smoke grenades as a distraction for snipers and such.
don't we all do that http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/confused.gif

[RisingSun]

I love that bridge map. But only on the assault side. It's too boring sitting around and waiting.

[FesterShinetop]

Quote[/b] (Sjakihata @ May 22 2004,13:10)]
Quote[/b] (dessa14 @ May 21 2004,12:45)]i mean, i use smoke grenades as a distraction for snipers and such.
don't we all do that http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/confused.gif
Your mistaken Sjak, you always have a smoke to distract the snipers http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/gc-jester.gif

[Somebody Else]

Quote[/b] (Apache @ May 22 2004,23:21)]
Quote[/b] (Sjakihata @ May 22 2004,13:10)]
Quote[/b] (dessa14 @ May 21 2004,12:45)]i mean, i use smoke grenades as a distraction for snipers and such.
don't we all do that http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/confused.gif
Your mistaken Sjak, you always have a smoke to distract the snipers http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/gc-jester.gif
I use smoke grenades to distract anyone with a poor quality computer. http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/gc-computer.gif Is that wrong?

New favourite map: FLS Assault, as assault. Makes every kill so much more satisfying.

[dessa14]

i love playing defender on bridge.

run to the middle of the bridge, and kill everyone of the assaulters.
heehee you can't run from frag grenades.

thanks, dessa

[bighairyman]

IS there a Update yet? Anyway, i can't finish the last training mission, the SF one. http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/angry.gif

[Somebody Else]

No update as yet - you can always have a look at thesite (http://www.americasarmy.com/) if you need to find out.

The last mission on SF training is rather tricky - just remember to stay low and slow. If you hear a shout, stop moving for a bit, until you hear the guard mutter something else. Keep to shadows and hug the sides of the valley.

When you do get online, look for Nobody Important.

[Sjakihata]

UPDATE IS OUT ARGHHHH

2.1 can be found here: http://aaotracker.4players.de/downloaddb.php

[RisingSun]

I love FLS Assault now. :)

Is it me, or are grenades WAAAAY overpowered in this game?

[bighairyman]

Quote[/b] (Sjakihata @ June 01 2004,15:51)]UPDATE IS OUT ARGHHHH

2.1 can be found here: http://aaotracker.4players.de/downloaddb.php
YES YES YES http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/cheers.gif http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/cheers.gif http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/barrel.gif





Quote[/b] ]Is it me, or are grenades WAAAAY overpowered in this game?

It is, i threw a grenade, it bounch back to me, i start runing back, and it still got me. http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/angry.gif

[octavian]

ok, i just dl it, however, it says maximum server queries reached when i try to create an account http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/mecry.gif http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/mecry.gif

[octavian]

nm, i found out on the AA forums (im octavian II for those who care)

[Somebody Else]

Just trying ot work out who on this forum plays America's Army...

So far, I can think of:

Apache : -=legion-apache=-
Sinan : -=legion-shahed=-
Sjakihata : -=legion-sjakihata=-
Spmetla :
Risingsun :
Octavian : octavian II
Dessa14 :
Bighairyman :
DemonArchangel : PLA_Soldier
Somebody Else : Nobody Important

Apologies to those I missed... perhaps we could try to keep this updated...

[FesterShinetop]

Yes, and register on the Tracker site That way you can keep track of people playing through a buddy list That way I know Somebody Else/Nobody Important is playing AA right now http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif Pity I can't join now...

So just register at the ArmyOps Tracker (http://www.aaotracker.com) site
It also keeps track of how you are doing in the game http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/gc-2thumbsup.gif

[octavian]

i need help, i cant figure out the 250' tower http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/mecry.gif any help would be great http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[Teutonic Knight]

Quote[/b] ]I use smoke grenades to distract anyone with a poor quality computer. Is that wrong?

Yes http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/gc-laugh4.gif

[Somebody Else]

Quote[/b] (octavian @ June 04 2004,07:16)]i need help, i cant figure out the 250' tower http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/mecry.gif any help would be great http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif
Don't forget to flare and turn before you land... flare at T-3 or something, and turn 90 degrees to direction of travel.

Next one's a bit trickier - live jump.

Then there's SF...

[octavian]

ok, i passed 250' tower, and i agree, lve jump is harder, so hard im having tons of trouble http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/tongue.gif any help? thx http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/gc-smile.gif

[nightcrawlerblue]

I started playing AA today. Uh my first experience was alright but my second stunk... Ok I had gotten into position and saw like 8 enemies traveling together on this hill. So I opened fire and killed like 4 of them with 1-2 clips. Finally after doing that I happened to glance at the top of the screen to see all my teammates yelling at me for TKing... turns out those enemies weren't exactly enemies...

[octavian]

hehe, i have only one TK so far, and ive played a fair bit in the past while. i really want to be an expert marksman, i can make it to sharpshooter np, but im always a shot or two away from EM http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/mecry.gif

[Somebody Else]

Live jump - same as the tower really - make sure you land in the circle, and flare and turn.

To get the Expert Marksman, take it slowly, one shot per target - if you miss, don't go for a second shot. Make sure you fire at the top or bottom of your breathing cycle.

[FesterShinetop]

Quote[/b] (nightcrawlerblue @ June 05 2004,04:39)]I started playing AA today. Uh my first experience was alright but my second stunk... Ok I had gotten into position and saw like 8 enemies traveling together on this hill. So I opened fire and killed like 4 of them with 1-2 clips. Finally after doing that I happened to glance at the top of the screen to see all my teammates yelling at me for TKing... turns out those enemies weren't exactly enemies...
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This one also qualifies for Most embarrasing online moment http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif :
http://www.totalwar.org/cgi-bin....t=18413 (http://www.totalwar.org/cgi-bin/forum/ikonboard.cgi?act=ST;f=33;t=18413)

But it always seems your teammates are a lot easier to kill compared to the enemy http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif
If you took down 4 teammates it's a wonder you didn't got kicked from the server automatically and thrown in the brig

[nightcrawlerblue]

I thought I would but all I got was a vocal attack from my team... Fortunately we won about 20 seconds after. At least they had some experts on that server who were understanding.

I also TKed in another game accidentally. I shot my team leader... I was right next to the last objective and saw some guy creeping up near me. I din't want to take any chances and I really thought he was an enemy so I unloaded on him. He wasn't that mad so I got off pretty good.

[FesterShinetop]

Guess it happens to everyone, no matter how long they have been playing or how good they (think they) are... http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif
If I notice someone shoots me by accident and they apologize afterwards I don't mind at all Sometimes it's possible to get shot by a teammate and you KNOW it's your OWN fault as well http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[nightcrawlerblue]

Yeah he was a good sport about it. He said it was his own fault but I really should've hid and waited for him to get closer.

[octavian]

ok, im starting to get frustrated, i do a proper PLF, land right on the green flare, and its unsatisfactory any tips? http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/confused.gif

[Somebody Else]

Octavian - just vary how you land it slightly - maybe flare a bit earlier or later - ensure that you are at 90 degrees to direction of movement. Keep trying - you'll get it eventually.

Best of luck etc.

[FesterShinetop]

Well, the Ragdoll physics are really cool, they make the game look so much better... but of course it can also lead to some silly scenes now and then...

Here's me Hanging around after I got shot on FLS Assault... http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

http://theo.go-legion.com/AA/hanging.jpg

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[octavian]

lol i cant wait until i can play those maps http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/medievalcheers.gif

[dessa14]

i shot the guy i was mean't to be guarding once.
thanks, dessa

[nightcrawlerblue]

I just had a lot of fun playing the pipeline mission for over an hour. I only killed like 3 teammates in all that time (there was this one spot where the enemies always went but so did one of my teammates) so I'm improving. I did get killed a LOT by enemy fire because I hesitated. Better than getting punted for TKing I guess... http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/rolleyes.gif

[FesterShinetop]

Yes, that is definately advancement You go from a certain TK to hesitation and get killed yourself to you only kill who you are supposed to kill (most of the time... http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif ) http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/bigthumb.gif
Pipeline is an excellent map One of the best there is Very challenging for defense AND offense and thus very well balanced

[nightcrawlerblue]

I like pipline because usually it's pretty easy to tell wether you're aiming at an enemy or friend. Me and another guy were teaming up earlier and covering each other. That made it twice as fun.

[Sjakihata]

indeed, just imagine to be in a squad with 10+ members http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/bigthumb.gif

[FesterShinetop]

Quote[/b] (nightcrawlerblue @ June 06 2004,21:08)]I like pipline because usually it's pretty easy to tell wether you're aiming at an enemy or friend. Me and another guy were teaming up earlier and covering each other. That made it twice as fun.

Quote[/b] ]indeed, just imagine to be in a squad with 10+ members

Legion HQ (http://forum.go-legion.com)

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[nightcrawlerblue]

Oh man I was having a great game just now. I had been playing for over an hour and was finally getting really used to the map. Until I accidentally shot a teammate (only one shot but it must've been a head shot). Punkbuster immediately kicked in and I got kicked outta the game. I had done several other teammate attacks during the course of the game but that's only because I had been playing so long. I only hit a teammate once every 3-4 rounds or so.

I now officially hate PB... Man that was an awesome game. http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/gc-wall.gif

[Somebody Else]

Wouldn't have been PB that kicked you... that only deals with cheats etc.

Have you passed your parachuting yet? If so - you should try FlS. Tricky to get ROE on, and all the kills (when on assault) are so much more satisfying.

[nightcrawlerblue]

I assumed it was PB because no one could have punted me that fast (they would have had to start a vote and get all the votes in about 2 seconds...

[Somebody Else]

The game itself automatically kicks you if you TK within a certain time of spawning, have a total ROE score surpassing a certain amount, or get a certain amount of ROE in a short period of time.

[octavian]

you shoot a team m8 every 3-4 rounds??? wow, i thought hitting a guy every 7-8 was bad http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif still trying to plf properly on the parachute training. oh, i have a question...are there actually MP missions where you parachute?

[Somebody Else]

My personal favourite, FLS Assault, include parachuting; as do JRTC Farm Raid and Radio Tower. Although Radio Tower doesn't involve jumping out of an aircraft - you start off in the parachute. However, there is no need to execute a PLF in multiplayer.

[nightcrawlerblue]

Quote[/b] (octavian @ June 07 2004,14:13)]you shoot a team m8 every 3-4 rounds??? wow, i thought hitting a guy every 7-8 was bad http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif still trying to plf properly on the parachute training. oh, i have a question...are there actually MP missions where you parachute?
Well very rarely do I actually kill them (only if they were already red). Usually I just will hit them with 1 shot.

Usually I just will hit them if they surprise me coming around a corner or something (I'm really jumpy if I'm already nearly dead).

[FesterShinetop]

Hehe, yeah, thats a great tactic... if you're not sure if it's friend or foe and they don't report in, just shoot them once and you'll find out if they're friendly or not http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif But if you're unlucky he was allready red and you kill him, oops... http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/gc-blush.gif http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif

[Sjakihata]

hehe, I do the opposite. If I'm uncertain I hold my fire and identify, if im too late im dead. However, now that I played nearly a year Im pretty quick to distinguish.

[nightcrawlerblue]

I'm getting good at distinguishing but usually I'll fire a warning shot. If they fire back then they're dead but if they don't then I'll continue on.

However, I'm getting very annoyed that I can unload 10 bullets into an enemy's chest just to be killed by one headshot...

[Somebody Else]

Quote[/b] (nightcrawlerblue @ June 16 2004,01:03)]I'm getting good at distinguishing but usually I'll fire a warning shot. If they fire back then they're dead but if they don't then I'll continue on.

However, I'm getting very annoyed that I can unload 10 bullets into an enemy's chest just to be killed by one headshot...
Problem is, I tend to fire back at whatever's shooting at me - friendly or not. I don't appreciate bullets winging it towards me. Means one of us mught get ROE if that happens - though, I'm more likely to let you shoot me and pay the penalty...

True - that can be annoying, I've had that happen to me - but to be fair, I have been on the other end as well.

The thing I don't appreciate is people hiding inconsiderately around corners just when I'm running past, or otherwise ambushing me. Unless it's Sjakihata as the VIP, in which case, I shoot him. Lots.

[nightcrawlerblue]

Well I made a really bad mistake. In my last game I threw 2 bad nades that wiped out both my team and my honor so now I can no longer play. I'll have to create a new account. Are there any servers that will let a 1 honor soldier in? I'd rather save my current account but I don't know what servers I can use.

[FesterShinetop]

Yes, there ARE servers for below 9 honor players I am pretty sure there are 1 or 2 official servers specificly for this situation, running Mout McKenna IIRC.
Also a lot of official leased servers are running on 1-100 honor, so you should be able to get on those and get your honor back up (or down http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif ) again
So there is no need to start a new account yet http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/bigthumb.gif

[Sjakihata]

Clan legion is hosting an official server: 213.228.239.247 (yes EU server) be sure to join us there

[nightcrawlerblue]

Turns out my honor had gone down to 0 instead of 1 so I couldn't play in ANY servers. New account is up and I've been doing pretty good. I've already ticked one guy off

He was TKing like crazy when he first came in and kept yelling at everyone to get out of his way so I proceeded to tell him to calm down (I could've been a bit nicer about it but this guy sounded really stupid). After several rounds of insults flying around the chatbox he proceeded to TK me for several rounds (in the first he hit me immediately but then in following rounds he waited so he wouldn't lose honor and be kicked). Finally he stopped. We teamed up for a few rounds then I finally had to leave to do something so I immediately TKed him. He was so furious it was hilarious. I told him that it was revenge and left. Wasn't really pleasent until I TKed him at the end. That felt so good...

[scooter_the_shooter]

lol well do you get honor when you start out

[octavian]

nightcrawler...0 honor?? im @ 11 now, and working on 12 http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[nightcrawlerblue]

Quote[/b] (octavian @ June 17 2004,21:19)]nightcrawler...0 honor?? im @ 11 now, and working on 12 http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif
Behold the power of 2 nades that kill 4 teammates each... http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/frown.gif

[Mablung]

I have played this game before (about a year and a half ago IIRC) and it was great It was on lan, so i was wondering, how big is the file to d/l and will I be able to play ok with 56k?

[Sjakihata]

the newest version is 700 mb as full download. And yeah, you can play it w. 56, however, you WIIL experirenvce some lag on certain maps, like the new SF maps

[bighairyman]

i think Punkbuster is whacked. it kept kicking me these days. http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/angry.gif http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/angry.gif http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/gc-help.gif

[Sjakihata]

Cheat0r 1111





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[Mablung]

700 mb damn, that will take for ages Gah, don't know if I will be able to d/l http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/mecry.gif

[FesterShinetop]

Well, if you live in the US you can pick up a copy on CD at a recruitment office for free.
There are also some websites that can send you the CD for a small amount of money (like $5 or something). Check the official site for links

[Mablung]

Damned NZ http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/gc-furious3.gif

[spmetla]

I won't be playing AA until school starts up in August again because I'm back to 56K. I go as von Schpetzka not too good at the game even though I love it.

[nightcrawlerblue]

I had a pretty bad experience with AA earlier.

I was doing a small 8 player game when one of my teammates began insulting my play. He also seemed to think that honor meant everything and that because I wasn't higher than his that he was much better than me (when in reality I did better than him in many rounds and was almost always ahead in score). We tossed around insults and continued playing until he finally threatened to send a virus to my computer which, even though I knew he wouldn't be able to, got me fed up enough to leave and go to another server. Gah, I hate jerks...

[Craterus]

Sorry to revive such an old thread, but I was wondering how much training you have to do before you can play online? I just downloaded v2.4.0. I'm also having trouble with the sound, it's really crackly; does anyone know what the problem might be?

[Alexander the Pretty Good]

Don't know about the sound, but the training is (was?) easy. I think I have 2.3 but I haven't played in so long.

There are three training parts you need to pass to be a basic soldier. Special forces, Airborne, and Ranger classes all need more training.

First, pass the shooting range test (easy when you get the hang of it).
Second, pass the obstacle course (easy, just make sure you stay to the middle lane).
Third, pass the heavy weapons course (very easy, just shoot stuff).

I don't remember if you have to do other things at first. Pass the airborne training - it is easy, opens up at least one fun level, and allows you to continue training for Ranger & Spec. Forces.

(All of that is from memory; I might be wrong).

[Craterus]

I already completed the Basic shooter training.. that was really easy.


I heard that you get sent to jail if you shoot the instructor? I was tempted. I started the obstacle course, but the guy kept having a go. Something about falling off stuff and not being part of the Air Force (flying).

[Navaros]

Sorry to revive such an old thread, but I was wondering how much training you have to do before you can play online?


you have to do a whole bunch of nonsense training to access Special Forces

for some of the "training", you have to listen to a 30-minute lecture followed by a written test! LOL


if you fail the test, you have to listen to the whole 30-minute lecture over again next time before you can take it again!

if you ask on the official forums for the test answers, they ban you and stuff! super LOL!

of course the test answers are easily available to find online.

i pity anyone silly enough to try to memorize the lecture and answer based off of memory. ~D

[|OCS|Virus]

america's army, sounds like an interesting game, I should get a few bucks together and buy a copy. I always loved military games, that and I'm a bit of a gun nut {I don't own any....yet, to expensive}.

[desdichado]

i've bee playing on & off for a while but get frustrated cause i seem to miss when shooting at enemy even from point blank range.

I did a few tests by shooting into a wall from real close and seeing how long it takes bullet to actually hit. its probably longer than half a second - is this my computer not being able to handle speed of game??

So I figured even though I am aiming at the right place by the time the bullet has arrived enemy has moved enough to not get hit.

I do experience lag sometimes but not too often and my ping is usually no more than 400 but mostly 150-200.

I do like this game but not scoring hits when i clearly have shot my target is annoying.

I do better on maps with auto firing rifles as opposed to semi-auto m16.

But is it my comp or do I perhaps just suck at AA???

any advice appreciated guys??

[Divine Wind]

i've bee playing on & off for a while but get frustrated cause i seem to miss when shooting at enemy even from point blank range.

I did a few tests by shooting into a wall from real close and seeing how long it takes bullet to actually hit. its probably longer than half a second - is this my computer not being able to handle speed of game??

So I figured even though I am aiming at the right place by the time the bullet has arrived enemy has moved enough to not get hit.

I do experience lag sometimes but not too often and my ping is usually no more than 400 but mostly 150-200.

I do like this game but not scoring hits when i clearly have shot my target is annoying.

I do better on maps with auto firing rifles as opposed to semi-auto m16.

But is it my comp or do I perhaps just suck at AA???

any advice appreciated guys??

Hey matey,

From what youve said, it sounds to me that you experience lag. What type of connection do you have and what servers do you join? If i were you i would try to join local servers from around australia, to keep your ping as low as possible. If you do have a fairly good connection try a speed test, and make sure you turn off firewalls, anti-virus programs and anything else the computer might be using while you play the game.

[desdichado]

yeah I do have fair amount of [junk] running in the background. antivirus I don't mind turning off but firewall is my router (not sure if that would have an effect??) - I have a broadband connection 512kb.

Speed test? What do you mean.

My cpu is fairly old 1.7gHz but i have fairly current video card 256mb so maybe I have graphics running too high.

Anyway least i know problem isn't me so i can work to fixing it. Been wanting to replace my comp for a while anyway so this just helps the motivation!

thanks

[Alexander the Pretty Good]

america's army, sounds like an interesting game, I should get a few bucks together and buy a copy. I always loved military games, that and I'm a bit of a gun nut {I don't own any....yet, to expensive}.

You're in luck - it's free, thanks to the American taxpayer. What a chump he is. ~D

[Craterus]

I don't know how to complete the second paratrooper test (The Live Jump). I can land, but I can never land inside the lights.

Then I tried the medic test, but I got sent out for getting out of my seat too many times.

[ShadesPanther]

The parachute jump is hard to do. I cant remember the exact instruction on how to do it but you should find them in the AA forums

[Alexander the Pretty Good]

For the jump, you can steer using the WASD keys - the movement keys. But it is kind of hit-or-miss (naturally) and I got it mostly by luck. Not all luck, but mostly.

[Craterus]

I landed on the Flare, and I can now do the paratrooper missions.

I don't understand how the missions work, I pressed Deploy, but it didn't go anywhere. Are they held online? If so, do I have to wait for more people to join the mission before I can start?