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[Stoney Mason]

You so obviously haven't done out-of-bounds antics like Faceless and I have done in numerous games, then.

Yeah I'm sure there are ways to dance around and play with it, but I just think its lame either way. I don't wan't to play around with borders at least with infantry. Either make it so I can't go there or not. Or even better just widen some of the areas.

But whatever. To each his own.

 

[iam220]

Seriously, read it again.

? not sure what you're referring to.

 

[The Faceless Master]

Yeah I'm sure there are ways to dance around and play with it, but I just think its lame either way. I don't wan't to play around with borders. Either make it so I can't go there or not.

But whatever. To each his own.

natural borders would be more work and a problem because the map boundaries are different depending on mode. plus, they would stop all the awesome 10 second abuse shenanigans.

 

[poppabk]

So, yeah, I was right. The game crashed as soon as a map finished loading :'( Any recommendations for a budget card/processor to run this baby?

Depending on how much money you want to spend and how future proof you want to be, you may want to try a cheap graphics card first. I can get 30fps at 720p with a C2D 2.1Ghz and a GT130M with a mix of low and medium settings, so you probably aren't far from that other than you probably lack enough graphics memory.

Something like this might get you playing at 720p at medium for $60 shipped without needing a new power supply (hopefully).
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814133356
You won't be close to maxing the game out even if you had a quad core behind it
http://www.guru3d.com/article/geforce-gt-430-review/9
but it should easily be playable.

 

[Enron]

wtf psn

 

[iam220]

Depending on how much money you want to spend and how future proof you want to be, you may want to try a cheap graphics card first. I can get 30fps at 720p with a C2D 2.1Ghz and a GT130M with a mix of low and medium settings, so you probably aren't far from that other than you probably lack enough graphics memory.

Something like this might get you playing at 720p at medium for $60 shipped without needing a new power supply (hopefully).
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814133356
You won't be close to maxing the game out even if you had a quad core behind it
http://www.guru3d.com/article/geforce-gt-430-review/9
but it should easily be playable.

Not worth it IMO, your c2d is quite a bit better than a 4000+ (I used to own a 4200+). This game is very cpu dependent , especially with the full 32 players, best case scenario is averaging mid-20's fps, that's regardless of the graphics card used.

It's the most annoying part of pc gaming. They switch up the sockets on cpu's so often that after so many years your only upgrade path is a complete replacement of all your core parts.

 

[Nabs]

Seriously, read it again.

Seriously, read it again.

 

[Ikuu]

These are some of the worst maps I've ever played.

 

[Max]

These are some of the worst maps I've ever played.

They're not as bad as Arica Harbour Conquest so it's okay.

 

[poppabk]

Not worth it IMO, your c2d is quite a bit better than a 4000+ (I used to own a 4200+). This game is very cpu dependent , especially with the full 32 players, best case scenario is averaging mid-20's fps, that's regardless of the graphics card used.

It's the most annoying part of pc gaming. They switch up the sockets on cpu's so often that after so many years your only upgrade path is a complete replacement of all your core parts.

Yeah, I didn't realize that the 4000+ was so weak. Although I am now considering picking up the GT430 for myself to go in my HTPC to replace a 210.

 

[1-D_FTW]

Yes, there are unlocks which are shared with bc2. So if you already unlocked everything in bc2, you'll have it in vietnam as well.

The person who first came up with this crap needs a permanent ban from game design. Make him head engineer at the Gold Star Sticker for Children factory.

Yes, give the people who've played the longest and have the best feel for the game even more advantages over the noobs. The scope he's killing you with? Go grind for a month and you too can torment the noobs. Such incredibly flawed and idiotic design.

 

[RebornYeti]

wtf psn

This. I bought the game to play it.

 

[OldJadedGamer]

They're not as bad as Arica Harbour Conquest so it's okay.

I play this all the time and love it.

 

[TheLegendary]

Christ I forgot why I hate PC gaming so much.

I keep getting kicked from games saying PunkBuster kicked me because I dont have a certain file that I need. I just bought Bad Company 2 and Vietnam together and it installed Punkbuster with no errors. I have no idea what I did or what I need to do.

Dont mean to make this an anti-PC diatribe but I just don't understand how anyone who has a full time job has any time for this bullshit. There's always something that requires tweaking or downloading or installing drivers. I can't even play a game until I sort it out whereas if I bought the expansion for my 360 copy I'd be playing now instead of typing this out.

Any ideas on where to start so I dont have to take even longer?

 

[lastplayed]

Christ I forgot why I hate PC gaming so much.

I keep getting kicked from games saying PunkBuster kicked me because I dont have a certain file that I need. I just bought Bad Company 2 and Vietnam together and it installed Punkbuster with no errors. I have no idea what I did or what I need to do.

Dont mean to make this an anti-PC diatribe but I just don't understand how anyone who has a full time job has any time for this bullshit. There's always something that requires tweaking or downloading or installing drivers. I can't even play a game until I sort it out whereas if I bought the expansion for my 360 copy I'd be playing now instead of typing this out.

Any ideas on where to start so I dont have to take even longer?

It's been happening to me too, some matches will kick me out, but some matches will run fine. I manually downloaded the punkbuster updater and added BFBC2 to its list. Seems to run so far...

 

[DKo5]

Christ I forgot why I hate PC gaming so much.

I keep getting kicked from games saying PunkBuster kicked me because I dont have a certain file that I need. I just bought Bad Company 2 and Vietnam together and it installed Punkbuster with no errors. I have no idea what I did or what I need to do.

Dont mean to make this an anti-PC diatribe but I just don't understand how anyone who has a full time job has any time for this bullshit. There's always something that requires tweaking or downloading or installing drivers. I can't even play a game until I sort it out whereas if I bought the expansion for my 360 copy I'd be playing now instead of typing this out.

Any ideas on where to start so I dont have to take even longer?

Sounds like you should run pbsetup (http://www.evenbalance.com/index.php?page=pbsetup.php)

 

[poppabk]

Christ I forgot why I hate PC gaming so much.

I keep getting kicked from games saying PunkBuster kicked me because I dont have a certain file that I need. I just bought Bad Company 2 and Vietnam together and it installed Punkbuster with no errors. I have no idea what I did or what I need to do.

Dont mean to make this an anti-PC diatribe but I just don't understand how anyone who has a full time job has any time for this bullshit. There's always something that requires tweaking or downloading or installing drivers. I can't even play a game until I sort it out whereas if I bought the expansion for my 360 copy I'd be playing now instead of typing this out.

Any ideas on where to start so I dont have to take even longer?

go to
http://www.evenbalance.com/index.php?page=pbsetup.php
download, run, add BC2 to games list, update etc.
Punkbuster update sucks, if you ever get kicked repeatedly from different servers by punkbuster then go to this address and perform a new punkbuster install/update.
Every now and then you may get kicked from a server if your network connection goes screwy, but repeatedly from different servers probably means a new punkbuster update.

 

[PjotrStroganov]

So it's half an hour until it's the 22nd. Where's the goddamn expansion!

 

[Confidence Man]

They're not as bad as Arica Harbour Conquest so it's okay.

That map is great. Lots of buildings, lots of flanking routes around the points. That and Oasis are the best maps for straight infantry.

 

[Anton Sugar]

These are some of the worst maps I've ever played.

Really? They're pretty great overall, I think. Think one review said they're the best BC maps out.

 

[Coldsnap]

Sorta hard to see enemies in this game due to the film grain effect and the washed out colors, so far my best strategy is to keep still and kill everyone who chooses to move.

 

[betweenthewheels]

Sorta hard to see enemies in this game due to the film grain effect and the washed out colors.

Same, I was playing around with the brightness/contrast but it didn't make much difference. I wouldn't mind, but it doesn't seem like anyone has a tough time seeing me :lol

 

[iam220]

The person who first came up with this crap needs a permanent ban from game design. Make him head engineer at the Gold Star Sticker for Children factory.

Yes, give the people who've played the longest and have the best feel for the game even more advantages over the noobs. The scope he's killing you with? Go grind for a month and you too can torment the noobs. Such incredibly flawed and idiotic design.

:lol :lol

You're going to be at a pretty big disadvantage until you hit like level 18 (?) when magnum ammo finally unlocks. I got bc2 Day1 so it didn't really effect me that much but I feel for you.

 

[Razor210]

:lol :lol

You're going to be at a pretty big disadvantage until you hit like level 18 (?) when magnum ammo finally unlocks. I got bc2 Day1 so it didn't really effect me that much but I feel for you.

I got BC2 a couple months after it came out - yeah, I had to deal with the lack of pretty much everything too :lol

 

[1stStrike]

Holy fuck, publish vietnam on the PS3 already. Don't say you're going to publish something on day x and then release it at 10 o'clock at night

 

[n0n44m]

:lol :lol

You're going to be at a pretty big disadvantage until you hit like level 18 (?) when magnum ammo finally unlocks. I got bc2 Day1 so it didn't really effect me that much but I feel for you.

the worst part is I did all that shit months ago ! ... on motherfucking PS3

now I start all the way back at lvl 1 on PC :/ hopped out my broken tank to fix it, didn't even have a fucking wrench lol

I'll just grind in 'nam where all the guns are unlocked

 

[iam220]

What? You should be happy! With things left to unlock, you still have a reason to play this game ...

 

[DietRob]

Holy fuck, publish vietnam on the PS3 already. Don't say you're going to publish something on day x and then release it at 10 o'clock at night

PSN Monkey is busy golfing.

 

[Evolved1]

I'm about to go gorillas in the mist on that motherfucker.

 

[Fersis]

I'm about to go gorillas in the mist on that motherfucker.

:lol

WTH?

 

[Nabs]

they haven't unlocked it yet? sheeit. i might go play it now just because.

 

[1stStrike]

PSN Monkey is busy golfing.

 

[OldJadedGamer]

That map is great. Lots of buildings, lots of flanking routes around the points. That and Oasis are the best maps for straight infantry.

I love running in and out of the houses. People who just play recon only must hate it though since it's so hard to snipe on this map. It's one of my favorites actually.

 

[Anton Sugar]

I got a friend's happy hour to go to, but should be on later tonight (9-10 CST). Add me:

Steam: anton_sugar
In-game: Anton Sugar

 

[xclaw]

Holy fuck, publish vietnam on the PS3 already. Don't say you're going to publish something on day x and then release it at 10 o'clock at night

Common PSN.... this is a joke.

 

[Square Triangle]

Well I plan on getting this for the PS3. Sometime. This week.

 

[REV 09]

Played 3/4 (5) maps. I would rank them:
Phu Bai- classic BF2. Good stuff.
Hill 3something- not keen on the first part but I like the scorched section.
Vantage Point- this map sucks, first choke point is abysmal.

Weapons and gameplay changes are nice. The maps seem to be holding things back though. Hopefully the last map and unlockable map are good. Phu Bai is great though.

 

[Anton Sugar]

Did I miss anything?

GAF Bad Company 2/Vietnam Quickstart Guide!

1. Install Bad Company 2
2. Download, install and update Punkbuster using PBSetup
3. Download, install, and use the GAF Mumble server when playing Bad Company
4. Download, install, and configure Bad Company options using Evil Mind's Configurator. NOTE: I think you need to launch the game prior to using this, so the config paths are built
5. Join the Steam GAF Bad Company 2 group
6. Read the GAF War Advices in the Bad Company 2 OT
7. Start collecting ears for your necklace!

 

[olimpia84]

fuck PSN, why is it taking so long?

 

[1stStrike]

fuck PSN, why is it taking so long?

There's some youtube videos that they haven't watched yet. They're catching up on those first before they push the big red button.

 

[Jas]

It's up on the Playstation Store using search.

 

[Fersis]

Bought !!!!

 

[xclaw]

It's up on the Playstation Store using search.

FINALLY! Bought and loading now... hoo rah!

 

[Calion]

I have to wait 40 more minutes. : (

 

[Fersis]

I bought the game two minutes after it went up... full games already.
Played one match :
- The damage has been increased its easier to kill people now.
- The maps are beautiful.
- Love the 'Nam' feeling.

 

[DuckRacer]

So how many maps are available in Rush? Are they any good?

 

[1stStrike]

Me and razor have a squad going. Shoot me a message on PSN to join up (Striketh)

 

[Stoney Mason]

Played 3/4 (5) maps. I would rank them:
Phu Bai- classic BF2. Good stuff.
Hill 3something- not keen on the first part but I like the scorched section.
Vantage Point- this map sucks, first choke point is abysmal.

Weapons and gameplay changes are nice. The maps seem to be holding things back though. Hopefully the last map and unlockable map are good. Phu Bai is great though.

This is my perspective which is mainly a conquest perspective. Don't really like rush.

Cao Son Temple: Garbage. It's really one big chokepoint.
Vantage Choice. Another big chokepoint at the middle base. At first it looks impressively big but then the black area going up or coming down that hill is so large it effectively creates a big stalemate.
Hill 137: Okay I guess. It's not a classic by an means but its average for conquest.
Phu Bai Valley: Good conquest map. Lots of ability to flank and move around freely. Really the only great one imo for the mode.

I hope that fifth map is good.

 

[Violater]

Fucking PSN store credit card bullshit

 

[TheSeks]

I'm not really liking Rush on this expansion. The killspeed makes it really hard for attackers to get anywhere with the choke points.

I'm watching TV for an hour and then I'll be back to give it some more time. But that's just my first impression. The lag isn't helping when I know I hit a dude five times burst firing only to be hit twice and die with my attitude toward the killspeed any.

o how many maps are available in Rush? Are they any good?

ITT: Duckracer doesn't read the whole OP.