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America's Army [UnS] clan

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Written by: Marek
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Published: 25 June 2005
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America's Army [UnS] clan information

A couple of us who are playing America's Army 2.0 have decided to create a clan.  Firsty, and we still are, loosely fit group.  We do not have time to compete in tourneys, 2 on 2, or 3 on 3's because of our lack of time.  We do, however, are very active members of the game and do enjoy our team play.
nOur clan was formed because of the fun we have as a group.  Our members have obligations and we do not enforce weekly training... mar[tc]in, I am excluding you :-)
These are our members:
[UnS]Jake
[UnS]Live-B8
[UnS]-mar[tc]in
[UnS]maredzki
[UnS]Old-timer
[UnS]Stew1|We also have our own image on the Internet,
www.unknownsoldiersclan.com
Please visit us there if you would like to know more about us.
Hooah!
[UnS]maredzki

America's Army 2.0.0a released!

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Written by: Marek
Category: Gaming
Published: 25 June 2005
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AA announces the release of a new update: v2.0.0a.
AA announces the release of a new update: v2.0.0a. Included in this patch is a new multiplayer map:
SF Sandstorm. 
FIXES :
PunkBuster issue
Training overlap bug
CHANGES
Removed Unnecessary Auth Messages
"Create New Account" URL updated (\"login.americasarmy.com\") Default server for In-Game IRC updated (\"irc.americasarmy.com\") 
Updated Credits: Army and Dev Team
Updated Support Menu Tabs: Release Notes, Overview, Partners, Fan Sites, Help
Updated Deployment Menu Tabs: Services
Server Browser uses Andromeda by default
Server Browser text notifies when connecting to Master Browser
Server Browser Icon Key
Official Army Server (Honor) text
Leased Official Server (Honor) text
Leased Server (Non-Honor) text
Official Army Europe Server (Honor) text
MILES Server (Training) text
REMOVED: Ultimate Arena text
Server Browser Icon Key
REMOVED: Ultimate Arena icon
ADDITIONS
Auth Messages
Unsupported Version (11)
Get News Article (21)
"Get News" button on the Personnel Jacket
Game client version number on the entry page
Warning message if you try to join a PunkBuster server without PunkBuster enabled.
Server Browser Icon Key
PunkBuster-enabled icon
Official Army Europe Server icon
default IRC channels:
aa-newplayers
americasarmy
aa-support
irc-ops
usarmy
Distribution.ini for Distribution Partner and Version Tracking 
NEW MAP: SFsandstorm.aao
KNOWN ISSUES
(none)
Get it from here:
http://www.americasarmy.com/downloads/patches.php

America's Army 2.2 (Vanguard) released!

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Written by: Marek
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Published: 25 June 2005
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AA announces the release of a new update: v2.2 (Vanguard).

You heard right!

The newest version (v2.2) of AA:SF, codename America's Army: Special Forces (Vanguard) has been released, Tuesday, 19 Oct 2004 for Windows clients.

This latest release in the America's Army game series offers many client and server fixes as well as two  additional Special Forces missions.

What's New

New Multiplayer Missions
Included in this version of America's Army are two new multiplayer missions. Both of these new missions are Special Forces missions containing both the Special Forces playable Soldier class, as well as the Indigenous Forces playable class.

- SF Oasis:
Enemy forces have established an outpost from which to launch reconnaissance patrols and conduct ambushes of friendly indigenous forces operating in a remote desert location. Reconnaissance of the outpost must be conducted in order to identify the location of this guerilla base. A Special Forces ODA, along with the help of Indigenous Forces, must then proceed to the proper safe location in order to upload their reconnaissance findings to HQ.

- SF Taiga:
Enemy forces purchased a small number of SAGGER anti-armor missiles to better equip their counter-insurgency forces. They are hiding these missiles within civilian camps along a high-altitude mountain road. These missiles will enable the insurgency to ambush both civilian and government convoys at extended ranges. A Special Forces ODA along with Indigenous Forces has been deployed to locate and destroy SAGGER missile caches in order to disrupt enemy combat operations within the area of operations.

What's Fixed

Client:
- Fixed various client crashes
-"'JRTC Farm Raid" filters correctly in server browser
- Running in 16-bit windowed mode no longer has render errors
- Fixed reflex sight accuracy
- Fixing "ROE" URL on support page and new-map URL
- Disable "set" command for non-config variables (devmode exploit)
- Fix Auth Failure messages that have a URL

Server:
- Minor memory fixes
- Fixed various server/client crashes
- Remove "query" exploit
- Fixed server stability issues
- Fixed Admin spectate command
- Memory Leak fixes
- Fixed pb admin commands

What's Changed
- Admin kicks no longer give ROE
- Admins can join Min/Max Honor servers
- Admin text is displayed as red
- Allow normal user to be admins on Leased servers
- Disable player color codes
- Add option to restrict by groups
- GameSpy: Display third-party icon
- GameSpy: Display groups field in server info
- Allow Auth to set third-party flag
- Added "Invalid Group" failure message
- Save Group information to savefile
- Notify the player before joining a server that has Group restrictions

Americas Army 2.0 is out!

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Written by: Marek
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Published: 06 November 2003
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In America's Army: Special Forces, players attempt to earn Green Beret status by completing individual and collective training missions drawn from the Special Forces Assignment and Selection (SFAS) process.
Summary:
In America's Army: Special Forces, players attempt to earn Green Beret status by completing individual and collective training missions drawn from the Special Forces Assignment and Selection (SFAS) process. Players who complete the SFAS process have the opportunity to take on elite Special Forces roles and are qualified to play in multiplayer missions with units ranging from the elite 82d Airborne Division to the 75th Ranger Regiment. Includes the complete game America’s Army: Operations.

Features:
Authentic U.S. Army experience — Realistic depiction of the values, units, equipment and career opportunities that make the Army the world’s premier land force—continually updated to incorporate new occupations, units, technologies and adventures.  Realistic roles — Including Weapons Specialist (18B), Intelligence (18F), Engineer (18C), Communications (18E) and Combat Medic (18D).  Challenging Green Beret training — Complete training missions drawn from the SFAS process at Fort Bragg. Successfully complete SFAS and advance to Special Forces Qualification Course (Q-Course) missions to explore new Special Forces roles.  Intense Special Forces action — Intense Special Forces action — Experience multiplayer missions in simulated combat combat environments. Take part in missions that span the capabilities of a Special Forces detachment, including unconventional warfare, direct action, surveillance and reconnaissance and Combat Search and Rescue.  Detailed Special Forces equipment and military hardware — Building on the equipment available in America’s Army: Operations, America’s Army: Special Forces adds the M4 Carbine featuring the Picatinny rail mod system for attaching laser-aiming devices and sighting systems; the MP5SD6 Remington 870 shotgun for forced entry; the AT4, a shoulder-fired anti-tank rocket and the BDM, a shoulder-fired bunker demolition munition.  Accurate Soldier behavior — Players are bound by the laws of land warfare, Army values (honor, duty and integrity) and realistic rules of engagement as they navigate challenges in teamwork-based multiplayer force vs. force operations. Mission accomplishment standings are evaluated based on team effort and adherence to a set of values and norms of conduct.