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Battlefield 2 patch to be released on Aug 15

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Calidor

Member
First of all, we'd like to thank everybody who has contributed with the Beta Testing of the Patch 1.4 for posting your opinions on the forums.

Your opinions and reports has been very useful for us to improve the stability of the client and server for this patch. Also, we proudly present “Road to Jalalabad” sponsored by Comcast, and the new server option “Infantry Only” which will give you a new dimension for the classic Battlefield experience. The 1.4 patch will be available next Tuesday, the 15th of August.

Also, on a new effort for supporting our community, we are pleased to announce the first cycle of our MODLight where we will check the talent of the community's mod teams. As a part of this, every mod will be tested and hosted on servers arround the globe for the player's enjoyment.

More details about this patch and the MODLight program at the beginning of the incoming week!

The Battlefield Team
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Can't wait :D
 
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VibratingDonkey

Member
Hopefully my brand spanking new X850XT500-8XTX will crush this puny game. And with the patch having actually been tested this time perhaps it won't add any new bugs and glitches like usual.
 
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The Stealth Fox

Junior Member
VibratingDonkey said:
Hopefully my brand spanking new X850XT500-8XTX will crush this puny game. And with the patch having actually been tested this time perhaps it won't add any new bugs and glitches like usual.
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I highly doubt this.
 
Yoboman

Yoboman

Member
VibratingDonkey said:
Hopefully my brand spanking new X850XT500-8XTX will crush this puny game. And with the patch having actually been tested this time perhaps it won't add any new bugs and glitches like usual.
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I haven't seen you for a loooong time, since Gamespot.
 
K

Kyouji

Haman Discharged... she smells nice
Can I play with the GAF Squad if I don't have a headset? I never got around to getting a new one when the old one broke. Infantry-only sounds like fun. I'm sick of the vehicle whores.
 
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sharkie

Member
Kyouji said:
Can I play with the GAF Squad if I don't have a headset? I never got around to getting a new one when the old one broke. Infantry-only sounds like fun. I'm sick of the vehicle whores.
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Sure, although it would be more fun to play with the headset, I mean you could just get a mic it doesn't have to be a headset and those cost $3-5.

p.s nice marketing there Harv :lol
 
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marvelharvey

Member
haha, looks like we'll have to wait a little longer. News from EA UK...

> Due to some last minute changes the release of the
> 1.4 patch has been delayed.
>
> We do not anticipate this delay being a lengthy one,
> however we do not have a fixed date for release at
> this time.
>
> We will update you as soon as there is further
> information.
>
> Apologies to those who were expecting the patch
> today, however in order for this patch to succeed in
> the way it is intended a little extra time is being
> taken to ensure it is right.
 
D

DenogginizerOS

BenjaminBirdie's Thomas Jefferson
By the time this patch comes out, no one will care anymore. 1.3 really put me off this game with the network bugs. Really frustrating seeing that this is still one of my favorite games.
 
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Kleevah

Member
So, the patch got delayed (shock!), not that Im really surprized.. :\
Nevertheless, here is the new changelog, for whenever the patch actually hits:

http://forums.easports.com/mboards/thread.jspa?sls=2&tstart=0&threadID=101721 said:
Attention Soldiers!

We just got an update from DICE and the 1.4 patch that was scheduled for today has been delayed as the team makes final reviews on the patch. The release date for this patch currently is TBD, but we will update this announcement when we get new information on the patch. Apologies for the lateness of this update. Below is a list of the new content and fixes that will be included in the 1.4 patch.

With the release of the 1.4 patch we have made significant improvements to player and server stability as well as introduced more ranked content for players to enjoy. Along with the many bug fixes we have included the new map “ Road to Jalalabad” which is sponsored by Comcast making this patch is an excellent step forward for the Battlefield Franchise. We would like to thank everyone who helped support the Beta effort. Please take a moment to review the fix list for this patch:

1.4 Patch – New content

· New level: Road to Jalalabaad (Conquest 16-32-64, Singleplayer, Co-op)
· New Server Option: No Vehicles mode

1.4 Patch – Fix List

Front End:

· Front end - Fixed server browser issues with updating info
· Front End - Multiplayer & Co-op - Players on server list can include Bots instead of human players
· Multiplayer Server filter “maps size” will now work
· Fixed an issue in the front end where pressing tab twice in the IP window would cause the cursor to skip to wrong box

Game Server

· Increased server stability
· All levels - Co-op – Fixed a crash after reviving player without a kit- 1st attempt
· Server - Linux 32 Dedicated – Fixed the server crash when trying to rotate maps in Special Forces Co- op Mode (fixed on SUSE only. Still present in Red Hat and Fedora)
· Adjusted the minimum number of players to start the round. The new values for 16, 32 and 64 players are 6, 6 and 8 respectively.
· Unlocks are once available on unranked servers.
· Ranked server have to have unlocks activated.
· Fixed Issue with the local coop server - If Server Host is kicked and banned although they do not actually get kicked, no other players may join the server after that point.
· Fixed a dedicated server crash which was occurring when the user held "CTRL" and "SHIFT" while selecting a map.
· Fixed a crash which would occur when c4 was placed on a flag pole and the server rotated maps.
· Fixed a Vehicle drop crash related bug (missing icon).
· Co-Op bot console commands do not function on local servers.

Client / Gameplay:

· Increased client stability
· Red/Blue nametag bug – Fix to the issue where players would show up with the wrong color name tag
· Introduced a delay from proning to standing to help reduce exploiting
· Adjusted C4 to make throwing more difficult
· Fixed the issue where a red distance marker appears on the ground
· Fixed the issue that caused players arms to become invisible after switching weapons when using throwable items
· Made adjustments to reduce the damage taken by vehicles when driving
· Commander options will no longer available whilst dead.
· Fixed the issue with a spawn point showing up as selected when a player has spawned in during preview round
· Fixed the issue that would cause infantry players to be revived with no kit.
· Fixed several rare graphics crashes.
· Fixed issue with players crashing while clicking "Join Game" in the front end
· Car-Drop: Made adjustments to the car drop feature to help prevent players from exploiting into buildings.
· Fixed an issue tied to projectiles which would sometimes allow tanks to fire two shells, support to fire multiple rounds, and other issues (all maps).
· Fixed bug where after 2 rounds on the same map, the top player stars are awarded to the wrong people in the menu
· Transport Helicopters – Increased the armor of all transport helicopters

- The DICE Battlefield Team
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X

xabre

Banned
You see this is what I appreciate; the game's been out for over a year and they continue to provide support and content through patches while other companies *cough* Bethesda, have to bleed the user of money for every little tiny bit of content they add.
 
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Teknopathetic

Member
"Is the gaf squad US based?"

More or less, although there's a few players in the UK and Japan, so the times are picked to be manageable for as many people as possible.
 
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elostyle

Never forget! I'm Dumb!
Ok, I think I'll have to get fastpath for my DSL then to make it playable. I won't be able to play for a month but I hope you guys are still going after that.
 
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marvelharvey

Member
elostyle said:
Is the gaf squad US based?
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We're everywhere, Japan, Europe and US (but the server is in LA, next door to Wasabi's home)

Regarding the blue/red bug, I was initially pleased, but then I remembered I've heard this story twice before and it was still broken.
 
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marvelharvey

Member
elostyle said:
Ok, I think I'll have to get fastpath for my DSL then to make it playable. I won't be able to play for a month but I hope you guys are still going after that.
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A month? A couple of us have been playing since July 05, we can wait a month to see you online ;)
 
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WasabiKing

Member
I think it's awesome that we're truly a world squad, lol. I'm actually in Northern California, in the SF Bay Area, and yes, my connection is rockin'. If we get large enough, it would be nice to have a JPN/UK division and US, lol.

And I think from now on, we should be taking a picture during each match, lol.
 
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GilloD

Banned
I gotta say: I rented this game and HATED it. The single player campaign was punishingly difficult and while I'm usually pretty good at FPS, I was eaten alive in MP. I logged maybe 5 or 6 hours over the last week or so and I just can't get into it.
 
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KINGMOKU

Member
Okay, so this is the pathc that fixes cartillary, and allows or just people, no damn tanks, dreaded attack choppers, or lame ass jet-fighters?


If that is so, boo-ya, DL now. :D
 
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KINGMOKU

Member
GilloD said:
I gotta say: I rented this game and HATED it. The single player campaign was punishingly difficult and while I'm usually pretty good at FPS, I was eaten alive in MP. I logged maybe 5 or 6 hours over the last week or so and I just can't get into it.
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Give it time man. It is really tough to start this game becuase #1 everyone is using better weapons untill you unlock them, and #2 it plays wierd.

For me it was a nightmare becuase I cant stand Keyboard/mouse, and it took a good month to understand it.

Keep playing, and it will "click" and then BAM! Your having fun. Untill the game crashes 2 -3times in a row for no reason. :(
 
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Teknopathetic

Member
"I gotta say: I rented this game and HATED it. The single player campaign was punishingly difficult and while I'm usually pretty good at FPS, I was eaten alive in MP. I logged maybe 5 or 6 hours over the last week or so and I just can't get into it."

The console version != the PC version. Totally different games. Unless you can rent PC games at your local place.
 
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KINGMOKU

Member
The Black Brad Pitt said:
LOL
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? Really man, I never play games with a K/M setup. I usually refuse to play a PC game unless I can use a controller somehow.


It is really new for me.(Unless its like Rome total war. FPS games are very difficult for someone who is a lifelong controller user)
 
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