Community Announcements and Stuff

[JiF]Timmay! · Post by **[JiF]Timmay!** » Tue Sep 05, 2006 4:24 pm

From the EA UK forums, which have been getting pounded today... See the post itself for download links.

Given that it is Battlefield 2 patch day we are redicting all EA UK forum visitors to this page. This is to alleviate the very heavy forum traffic that tends to overun the forum server on such occasions. We will restore forum access when possible though that is unlikely to be today, in the mean time we apologise to those of you who use this forum for games other than the Battlefield series, however these measures are currently unavoidable.

It should be noted that we are aware the forum has outgrown the server it runs on, an upgrade is currently being worked on and we will have further news on this in the future.

Battlefield 2 1.4 Patch Announcement

First and foremost is the news many of you have been hoping for – the long awaited 1.4 patch for Battlefield 2 goes live today. After much anticipation the new patch featuring the new “Road to Jalalabad” map which is sponsored by Comcast is available for download. We deeply appreciate everyone’s patience during this patch cycle and look forward to playing with you on the new map!

Meanwhile in the Battlefield 2142 tuning beta we are working at a furious pace to incorporate player feedback into our development. Players have commented on all aspects of 2142. From the dynamic new Hover Tank to our new Titan game mode players are making themselves heard. We are pleased that we have already taken steps to improve client and server stability while also making changes to the game experience directly based on player feedback, in game play tactics, and (of course) use of exploits. All of our efforts with the Tuning Beta are to ensure this next step for Battlefield raises the bar for team based FPS games everywhere.

The recently announced Veterans Program gives everyone who has played Battlefield 2 the ability to reserve a soldier name and receive an immediate boost in rank so that they are able to hit the field running. Many of you have established an identity as premiere players on the sandy streets of Karkand or in the skies above Wake Island. This is your opportunity to continue building your legacy in a whole new Battlefield! Veterans also receive an exclusive in-game indicator of their Veterans status and a special verbal taunt in BF2 together with patch 1.4.

Download Mirror List

1.3 to 1.4 Incremental
3D Downloads
3D Gamers
Aus Gamers
Computer Games
FileFront
GameArena
Gamer's Hell
File Shack
Worthplaying

1.4 Full Patch from any version
3D Downloads
3D Gamers
Aus Gamers
Computer Games
FileFront
GameArena
Gamer's Hell
File Shack
Worthplaying

Fix List

GAMEPLAY TWEAKS

- The vehicle drop has been modified to help prevent exploits such as blocking enemy vehicles, destroying vehicles and commander assets, or as an alternative to artillery.
- C4 tossing distance has been reduced.
- A prone->crouch delay has been added.

BUG FIXES

- Fixed the Linux server hangs when trying to load a Special Forces Co-Op map.
- Another attempt at fixing the Red/Blue nametag bug.
- Fixed the missing server info on the map briefing screen.
- Fixed the server browser issues with updating info.
- Fixed the filter by maps size option in the server browser.
- Fixed a low reproducibility crash bug related to the vehicle drop.
- Fixed a crash in Co-op after a player is revived without a kit.
- Fixed a server crash on Linux 32 when trying to rotate maps in Coop Mode.
- Fixed the occasionnal red distance marker appearing on the ground.
- Fixed the bug that caused the player's arms to become invisible when switching weapons.
- Co-Op bot console commands now function on local servers.
- Fixed the excessive damage taken by the Muscle Car.
- Adjusted the minimum number of players to start the round on ranked servers. The new values for 16, 32 and 64 players are 6, 8 and 8 respectively.
- Re-enabled unlocks on unranked servers.
- Commander options are no longer available whilst commander is dead.
- Fixed bug where a spawn point is shown as selected when it is not if player has spawned in during the preview round.
- Co-Op (Local Server) - Fixed the issue where no other players may join the server if the server host is kicked and banned.
- Ranked Servers now force unlocks.
- Added support for multiple gamemodes in single maplist for mods.

[JiF][AARP]Grimp · Post by **[JiF][AARP]Grimp** » Tue Sep 05, 2006 8:10 pm

Killed the forums for traffic. Guess they don't want to see nasty posts the first day

[JiF][AARP]Grimp · Post by **[JiF][AARP]Grimp** » Wed Sep 06, 2006 11:19 am

Patched seemed to work okay for me.

[JiF]Buick · Post by **[JiF]Buick** » Wed Sep 06, 2006 5:23 pm

I see they did not fix the crouch/prone exploit/bug.

I still get killed very efficiently (100%) when an enemy is running at me
shooting while diving into the prone position.
One of their patches has finally hosed my game.

In fact it was the only way I was killed on the last server I was on.

This is the first time I've had a problem with BF2.
I've never suffered with the red/blue bug,CTD's, or lockups.

[JiF][AARP]Grimp · Post by **[JiF][AARP]Grimp** » Wed Sep 06, 2006 11:53 pm

Well thats too bad.
I have never noticed any prone exploit thing, but thats probably because I am use to getting killed in so many ways. I never noticed the red/blue thing either. Does not mean they don't exist for me, I just don't see them. In fact I dunno how long Timmay and Beej were on the same server last night before I even noticed them. Maybe its time to take up Hearts.
One good thing about getting old I guess is I don't know I am being abused

My PC has a problem where it just hard crashes right to the BIOS sometimes when I play. I don't think its related to the game though. I think its hardware or driver issues. I just updated my BIOS a few days ago and I am hoping that will fix it.

[JiF]ALargeWoodenBadger · Thu Sep 07, 2006 1:15 am

The red/blue bug was nuts.

The thing they did not even try to address was any of the balance issues. My reading of the EA forums was that balance problems were the single most annoying problem in the game. When you buy a game to find that 80% of the maps aren't worth playing because some basic balance problems you begin to feel just a little let down.

[JiF]Stepovich · Post by **[JiF]Stepovich** » Thu Sep 07, 2006 12:46 pm

I haven't played BF3 in a LONG time...
From what I hear, I'm not missing it at all.

[JiF]Buick · Post by **[JiF]Buick** » Thu Sep 07, 2006 3:17 pm

Well after some more playtime with the new patch there is a highlight
(IMO) with all of this. It's the 'infantry only' mode for the server.
Very nice and actually a breath of fresh air for BF2.

Yeah so far my only gripe is with the prone garbage but this new server mode
is a nice touch. Try it out....

[JiF]Timmay! · Post by **[JiF]Timmay!** » Thu Sep 07, 2006 3:21 pm

[JiF]Stepovich wrote:I haven't played BF3 in a LONG time...
From what I hear, I'm not missing it at all.

So long that you've even forgotten the name??

[JiF]Stepovich · Post by **[JiF]Stepovich** » Thu Sep 07, 2006 4:28 pm

[JiF][AARP]Grimp · Post by **[JiF][AARP]Grimp** » Thu Sep 07, 2006 9:21 pm

Your not even close to AARP yet. This could be trouble.
Anyway, I don't play it a lot, but I still think its the probably one of if not the best FPS going. In spite if EA

I wish they would dump the commander scan, keep the UAV but drop the long scan.
No vehicles might be a nice change.

[JiF]Timmay! · Post by **[JiF]Timmay!** » Fri Sep 08, 2006 4:45 pm

BF 2142 Beta Extended Until Sept 12th!

The BF 2142 beta has been a great success, with over 65K people participating so far. To date, over 1000 changes have been made to the game based on beta test feedback.

Based on this, DICE and EA have extended the beta until 9/12, and are making an additional 10K access keys available. The 10K keys will be given away on a first-come, first served basis beginning at 10am PST on Sept 8th, so visit FilePlanet for your last chance to get involved.

- Your Battlefield Team

Dunno if this requires you to buy a FP subscription, though...

edit: it doesn't - I got a key.

sign up quick before they're all gone

[JiF][AARP]Grimp · Post by **[JiF][AARP]Grimp** » Sat Sep 09, 2006 8:58 pm

I really hate to say it, but its pretty cool. I gave it a little try. Actually mostly watched Doc give it a try while I was working on a window near the computer and it looks pretty fun.

[JiF]Buick · Post by **[JiF]Buick** » Sun Sep 10, 2006 2:08 pm

Woohoo Timmay!!
Hope to see ya on there!!

[JiF]Timmay! · Post by **[JiF]Timmay!** » Mon Sep 11, 2006 10:39 pm

Looks like they ended the "tuning beta" a little early - the account servers have been shut down and the beta no longer works. Guess it's uninstall time.

I liked it but still think I need to give it a pass if they're going to make me change my player name.