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[Evolved1]

YES!
(from the IGN Article)

Holy shit... that's a lot of maps. And the IGN article says all the maps are pretty huge, and can be sectioned off for certain game modes. That means a lot of different options/remixes.

That's fantastic.

One vehicle squad deathmatch HC... that will be so awesome.

50 Kills too low I say it needs to be 100 kills.
And revives must not save tickets.

Article and video says you can adjust the kill limit. But the video emphasizes having a medic, so I assume ticket-saving revives could be in. But who knows until DICE says what's up.

 

[Zezboob]

Squad deathmatch walkthrough on the Laguna Presa map
http://www.gametrailers.com/video/squad-deathmatch-battlefield-bad/60101

Hot stuff.

 

[The Faceless Master]

I did think of a way to check it between breaks... (so much for not caring) Assuming hummers/ATVs take less time to repair from .. say 50% to full compared to tanks (which would realistically make sense, not that that proves anything). So if you're right, you would get the same amount of exp for both tanks and hummers, since it's 5 * 10% for both. If the points are done by time, the ATV/hummer would be worth less since you repair it faster.

Unless they arbitrarily made it take, say 20% for the points to kick in on a hummer... then we wouldn't be able to tell again.

k nevermind, I'm back to not caring.

quads and jeeps repair way faster. not sure how many points are given, since i've only repaired empty ones, but i assume they don't give you 180/270 points for repairing one, that would be silly.

you've made me care more now... i need to check it out with someone! i need to time it and see if you get repair points at the same intervals.

later that day... you get repair points WAY faster on a jeep... damaged a jeep enough to get into single digits and you get repair points faster than the game can even display them! you get 160 for a repair from almost nothing, but they stack so fast that by the time you've repaired, it's only at +80 and the rest keep piling up long after you're done.

i did it twice to make sure. also, it's funny how it's easy to damage a jeep via simple collisions while driving solo, but hard as fuck or maybe even impossible to do it with a passenger!

 

[Shawsie64]

Ends on 21st

This has to be my longest played beta.. most of the time I play once or twice then forget about the game but this is so rad. Cant wait for PC version

 

[NumberTwo]

How them shells taste, faceless?

 

[PedroLumpy]

quads and jeeps repair way faster. not sure how many points are given, since i've only repaired empty ones, but i assume they don't give you 180/270 points for repairing one, that would be silly.

you've made me care more now... i need to check it out with someone! i need to time it and see if you get repair points at the same intervals.

later that day... you get repair points WAY faster on a jeep... damaged a jeep enough to get into single digits and you get repair points faster than the game can even display them! you get 160 for a repair from almost nothing, but they stack so fast that by the time you've repaired, it's only at +80 and the rest keep piling up long after you're done.

i did it twice to make sure. also, it's funny how it's easy to damage a jeep via simple collisions while driving solo, but hard as fuck or maybe even impossible to do it with a passenger!

Well done! So it indeed seems to work on a percentage basis as you say. And whoever mentioned it originally was correct in that the repair tweak is a slight engineer point nerf.

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That squad deathmatch video is pretty neat. Having a mode where you and your buddies can be the entire team is a good idea.

 

[macfoshizzle]

Here is the youtube version of the squad deathmatch

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THGE9D9rfCY

kinda reminds me of bf:vietnam

 

[Wes]

I only recently got a PS3, is there any way still to get in to the beta? MW2 doesn't appeal to me much.

 

[macfoshizzle]

i wish they made some different type of outfits for the different environments.


<-----that would be cool for the jungle

 

[FunkyPajamas]

I only recently got a PS3, is there any way still to get in to the beta? MW2 doesn't appeal to me much.

If I'm not mistaken, the beta ends on monday (DEC21st), so I'd guess it's going to be difficult to come across a beta key during the weekend.

There is a demo coming, however, and I believe it drops on January (though I'm not 100% certain of that). I guess you'll have to wait till then, sorry ):

i wish they made some different type of outfits for the different environments.

That would be awesome, great idea. Urban, desert and jungle camo depending on the map type. Badass!

 

[Shawsie64]

I only recently got a PS3, is there any way still to get in to the beta? MW2 doesn't appeal to me much.

Sent you a PM

 

[Unknown One]

I gotta be honest I don't really care enough about the possible slight reduction in engineer point earning capability to argue, but I just want to clarify: You noticed or you know that's how repair points are calculated?

One slight thing that's bugging me though, nerfing tanks and buffing buildings at the same time. It's almost certainly fine as Alpha on checkpint one and both on checkpoint 2 were very easy to take down, I just don't like it when they tweak something twice in one update. Technically we haven't even seen the other rush maps yet.

HC mode with one shot sniper kills might be rough.

I'm going to avoid that cluster fuck of a mode. It's going to be a sniper fest. Dying/killing faster is not hardcore. If only there was a mode that takes out spotting and a tad longer tank respawning time.

 

[Wes]

Sent you a PM

You are quite the gentleman. I've sent you a PM back.

 

[G_Berry]

Here is the youtube version of the squad deathmatch



kinda reminds me of bf:vietnam

OMFG this game keeps getting better and better!

 

[NumberTwo]

I wuv my 870mcs. <3

 

[The Faceless Master]

How them shells taste, faceless?

ice cold...

i would play more, but i gotta cook dinner!

 

[abuC]

Had 10,000pts in a game, not even sure how that happened because I don't think I played as well as I have in other games. I was 61/21 at the end of it, I've had a few 40+ games where I've either died once or not at all, and none of them were over 7000pts.

 

[NumberTwo]

ice cold...

i would play more, but i gotta cook dinner!

Good game man! Yeah I heard her in the background. Funny thing is, every single person I have played BC2 with that is on my friends list has had to to get off because of their started girlfriend cracking the whip! :lol

I hope to have GF that cares for me that much one day. ":lol

 

[The Faceless Master]

50 Kills too low I say it needs to be 100 kills.
And revives must not save tickets.

in squad deathmatch? you mean like if you revive someone, the team that got the kill loses a point? yeah, it makes sense in RUSH and Conquest, but that would make no sense in deathmatch...

 

[Unknown One]

50 makes a lot of sense in Squad Deathmatch. Note that it'll will be 4 vs 4 vs 4 vs 4.

 

[The Faceless Master]

5 days badge!

 

[The Faceless Master]

MULTIPLE KILL OMG!!!

just killed 4 people with C4!

don't disarm my crates guys!

wait, what, it's 12 noon? time to make breakfast i guess... :lol :lol :lol

 

[GeneralIroh]

Things everyone should do if you have an atv or humvee.

1. Make a small crater

2. Get all your squadmates to equip the perk that lets you carry more mines and c4.

3. Dump a huge pile in that crater.

4. get in the vehicle and drive over the pile so that its under the rear.

5. Detonate the mine or shoot at it.

6. Infinity and beyond.

You can flip over tanks too.

 

[Evolved1]

Things everyone should do if you have an atv or humvee.

1. Make a small crater

2. Get all your squadmates to equip the perk that lets you carry more mines and c4.

3. Dump a huge pile in that crater.

4. get in the vehicle and drive over the pile so that its under the rear.

5. Detonate the mine or shoot at it.

6. Infinity and beyond.

You can flip over tanks too.

...

 

[snack]

Things everyone should do if you have an atv or humvee.

1. Make a small crater

2. Get all your squadmates to equip the perk that lets you carry more mines and c4.

3. Dump a huge pile in that crater.

4. get in the vehicle and drive over the pile so that its under the rear.

5. Detonate the mine or shoot at it.

6. Infinity and beyond.

You can flip over tanks too.

I'm gonna try this.

 

[Ikuu]

Shame this ends on Monday just started playing, feels much more like a proper Battlefield game than BC1 did. It's got me excited about the proper version, hopefully the beta for that is actually early 2010.

 

[artist]

Can anyone repost the unlocks for each class please?

 

[The Faceless Master]

Can anyone repost the unlocks for each class please?

~All Kits~
Primary: M1A1 (Thompson SMG), 870MCS, S20K, SPAS12, T194
USAS12, NS2000, SPAS15
Secondary: M9, M1911, MP443, MP412
TRCR-4 (Tracer Dart), M93R,
Perk 1: Increased Sprint Speed, Double Ammo, Double Explosives/Rockets, Double Grenades/Underbarrel Ammo, Higher Accuracy Sabot Rounds (Shotguns)
Perk 2: Ceramic Plating, Marksman Bullets, Explosive Damage Upgrade,, Increased Capacity (Shotguns)
Vehicle Perk: Sensors, Armor, Stronger Ammo, Faster Reloads, Smokescreen, Optics Upgrade, Coaxial Gun
Special: Knife, Grenade

~Assault~
Primary: AEK-971, XM8, F2000, AUG
AN94, M416, M16
Gadget 1: Underbarrel Grenade Launcher, Underbarrel Smoke Grenade Launcher, Underbarrel Shotgun, *C4* (C4 Only when the M1A1 or Shotguns are Primary)
Gadget 2: Ammo Pack
Perk 1: ACOG, 4x Scope
Perk 2: Grip

~Engineer~
Primary: 9A91, SCAR-L, XM8C, AKS74U
UZI, PP2000, UMP45
Gadget 1: RPG-7, M2CG, M136, Anti-Tank Mines
Gadget 2: Repair Tool
Perk 1: ACOG, 4x Scope
Perk 2: Accurized Silencer

~Medic~
Primary: PKM, M249, QJY88, M60
XM8LMG, MG36, MG3
Gadget 1: Defibrillator
Gadget 2: Health Pack
Perk 1: ACOG, 4x Scope, Health Pack Speed Upgrade
Perk 2: Health Pack Range Upgrade, More Accurate Barrel

~Recon~
Primary: M24, QBY88, SV98, SVU
GOL, VSS, M95
Gadget 1: Sensor Ball
Gadget 2: C4, Mortar Strike
Perk 1: 4x Scope, 12x Scope, ACOG
Perk 2: Auto Spotter

 

[endlessflood]

Video interview with GvD on the Squad deathmatch mode, new maps and PS3 beta. Nothing particularly noteworthy other than the fact that the poor bugger looks more and more tired every time I see him, guess they're putting in some long nights at DICE:
http://au.gamespot.com/pc/action/ba...any-2-interview-with-producer-gordon-van-dyke

 

[NullPointer]

Shame this ends on Monday just started playing, feels much more like a proper Battlefield game than BC1 did. It's got me excited about the proper version, hopefully the beta for that is actually early 2010.

What do you mean by this? Just curious, as I haven't followed every page of the thread, and never got into the beta, but from what I've seen so far it doesn't sound all that different from the original BC. What makes it more Battlefield-esque? In fact, what makes it feel different?

I love Bad Company, and always thought it was a single patch away from perfection. I'm just not sure what changes are in store for this new entry in the series, and whether those changes are a good thing.

 

[Zezboob]

This news reminded me one of my complaints :

But DICE should really think about colorblinds and use different colors (blue, red, yellow, white). Or at least give the choice (the choice is always the best).

Don't make the same mistake guys, FIX THIS SHIT GUERILLA DICE !

 

[Pctx]

Hit level 20 last night..... what a fun beta. With all the new screens and movies coming out on the game... I cannot wait to pick this title up in march. Keep up the great work Dice!

 

[Dina]

Shit I really, really want the PC beta for this game.

 

[VibratingDonkey]

Things everyone should do if you have an atv or humvee.

1. Make a small crater

2. Get all your squadmates to equip the perk that lets you carry more mines and c4.

3. Dump a huge pile in that crater.

4. get in the vehicle and drive over the pile so that its under the rear.

5. Detonate the mine or shoot at it.

6. Infinity and beyond.

You can flip over tanks too.

The grand return of jeep launching?

 

[RobertM]

I still can't believe that they haven't added a single new gun, unless they are keeping those until the game launches hmm...

 

[snack]

The demo was fun while it lasted. Great job by DICE.

 

[watership]

Been playing the Beta for about a week off and on and its fantastic. I usually don't like playing shooters on PS3 controllers, but this really nails it. Best shooter controls for ps3 I've experienced so far. I'm not a huge fan of the super-saturated look of this level, but as long as their is variety i don't care. The only negative I can think was the hard lock ups i'd get very 2 hours. Ehh its a beta.

 

[artist]

The demo was fun while it lasted. Great job by DICE.

What? I thought it ends in the first week of Jan next year?

 

[PedroLumpy]

What do you mean by this? Just curious, as I haven't followed every page of the thread, and never got into the beta, but from what I've seen so far it doesn't sound all that different from the original BC. What makes it more Battlefield-esque? In fact, what makes it feel different?

I love Bad Company, and always thought it was a single patch away from perfection. I'm just not sure what changes are in store for this new entry in the series, and whether those changes are a good thing.

Weapons damage being more in line with older Battlefields would probably be the biggest. No insta spotting, orange triangles are still there, but you at least have to make an akward button press to do it. Class gear have been mixed around with only 4 total classes now. No laser designator. Some buildings can be brought down. Very slow regenerating health.

I like the changes, but I wasn't a fan of BC1, so YMMV. PC beta comes up soon, you could try to get in on that.

 

[Kibbles]

 

[endlessflood]

So do we know exactly when they take the Beta servers offline? I only ask because of timezone differences, etc. It's Mon 21 Dec here already (6:23 PM to be exact) and I'm wondering if I'll be able to fit in one last night of BFBC2...

 

[Rated-Rsuperstar]

Suck on it Modern Warfare. Please let this game succeed.

 

[Schrade]

The death animations are awesome. When people get hit they just drop like a sack of potatoes. Just the way it's supposed to be.

 

[gibonez]

I was not too impressed with the beta, there was so much potential but the multiplayer just did not attract me as much as Bf2 and Bf1943 did. It still felt way too much like Bc1 and not enough like Bf2. I'm really looking forward to the demo in Jan I want to see if they added any cool stuff and if the shooting is satisfying.

 

[Unknown One]

The death animations are awesome. When people get hit they just drop like a sack of potatoes. Just the way it's supposed to be.

I like the death camera. I love ragdoll as well, much better then pre-canned lameass animations.

 

[PjotrStroganov]

I like the death camera. I love ragdoll as well, much better then pre-canned lameass animations.

I love it when a piece of wall gets torn apart and some poor dude gets blown out alonside the rubble. Just seeing these things in the corner of my eye without really being part of it makes it so random and awesome.

 

[gibonez]

I love it when a piece of wall gets torn apart and some poor dude gets blown out alonside the rubble. Just seeing these things in the corner of my eye without really being part of it makes it so random and awesome.

Shame there is no Halo 3 style replays or battle recorder to save those moments and then watch them in slow mo

 

[The Faceless Master]

I was not too impressed with the beta, there was so much potential but the multiplayer just did not attract me as much as Bf2 and Bf1943 did. It still felt way too much like Bc1 and not enough like Bf2. I'm really looking forward to the demo in Jan I want to see if they added any cool stuff and if the shooting is satisfying.

i don't get how anyone can like '43 and not this or BC1 and then say '43 is like the PC games...

 

[Jtrizzy]

just finished my last session with this game. Put in close to 48 hours iirc, but didn't get the pin. I played this more than any other game this year, with the Uncharted beta/MP coming in second.

 

[The Faceless Master]

just finished my last session with this game. Put in close to 48 hours iirc, but didn't get the pin. I played this more than any other game this year, with the Uncharted beta/MP coming in second.

i'm still going in spurts... even after a friend of mine helped me boost like 40 points 2 days ago and playing almost all recon yesterday, i'm still about 30k short of the M95... i don't think i'm gonna make it... oh well...