Hello Everyone,
As you know the DayZ launcher is currently down. We, Captain Brian and I, found a work around and I’d like to share it here for anyone who needs help doing it.
Step 1
Download the current Epoch file @ http://epochmod.com/a2dayzepoch.php
It is located under client files.
Step 2
Once you have the file downloaded go to This PC> C > Programs (x86) > Steam > steamapps > common > Arma 2 Operation Arrowhead > Put file in there.
If you don't know where your folder is, right click on the game in steam, go to properties, local files tab, and click browse local files. It will take you directly to the folder you need to put the file into.
Step 3
Make sure there is no other file called @DayZ_Epoch or you cannot put the current folder in there. So delete that folder if it is there. Right click the file and choose “extract here”. Once it is done, close the file and go to your steam library.
Step 4
Double click Arma 2 Operation Arrowhead and it will launch the game. In the menu box under EXPANSIONS make sure the DayZ Epoch 1.0.6.2 is checked.
*note – it will not turn green but grey in the box and it will look filled in.
Click Okay or Apply
RESTART YOUR STEAM NOW
Go to Library and relaunch your Arma 2 Operation Arrowhead game.
Now on the Menu Screen click MULTIPLAYER and at the bottom click REMOTE and under address type in 173.208.17.149 and make sure it says 2302 under port. Click okay. It will bring you back to the screen and you should see the Moon Gamers at the top. Click it and hit JOIN at the bottom.
Note* Some players will have to launch Arma 2 and then Arma 2 Operation Arrowhead to get files for the game loaded. If you get a content error when trying to join, go to your LIBRARY in Steam, right click the game, go to properties, local files tabs, and verify files. It will tell you if you are missing files and it will automatically upload them when you restart the game. You will need to do this for both Arma 2 and Arma 2 Operation Arrowhead.