I often play Arma 2 Free with friends, but I would like to know if there is a way we can play in a "sandbox". By "sandbox" I mean a map full of different vehicles, so we can test them out and have fun without enemies.
Is this possible?
Does Arma 2 Free have a sandbox mode
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There are absolutely no limits on multiplayer gameplay in ArmA2, or gameplay between versions distributed differently.
According to this page, the free version is mislabeled as a demo. So the "demo" is actually the free-version.
The difference between ARMA II and ARMA II Free is that Free has lower quality audio/textures, and doesn't have the single-player campaign.
Also, according to this page, ARMA II Free can be used to play DayZ Mod (you still need to purchase ARMA II: Operation Arrowhead). That page also confirms that you get ARMA II Free using the "Download Demo" button in Steam:
Users on this page have confirmed that DayZ does indeed work with ARMA II Free.
- Yes you can in fact download Arma 2 Free and buy Operation Arrowhead and install it to Arma 2 Free. Then you can already play [DayZ]
- The free version has low resolution textures but people say it will work. Remember, there's no support for the free version, so if something goes wrong.. well you're kind of on your own.
Best Answer
There doesnt seem to be a "sandbox mode" per say, but it would appear you can get/make a sandbox map that meets your criteria quite easily.
I'd look around http://arma2.filefront.com/ for what you are after.