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Battlefield Bad Company beta coming (360)
- Thread starter gofreak
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Crab Milk Mickey
Member
Yup, there are plenty of graphical bugs in the beta.Hunter D said:
My Revised Method of getting keys for the Beta:
**REQUIREMENTS:
- Access to your main Comcast Account
1. Login to your main Comcast Account here -> https://login.comcast.net/login?r=c...continue=/Comcast/AcctMgt/createsecondary.cmd
2. Create a User (Or multiple users - Repeat step 1 until all 6 accounts are used)
3. Clear your cookies (In Firefox, Tools >> Clear Private Data).
4. Log in the newly created user here: https://sso.comcast.net/Comcast/IdP/sso?target=http://founders.gamespy.com/gameinvasion
5. Click on this link https://sso.comcast.net/Comcast/IdP/sso?target=http://founders.gamespy.com/gameinvasion and Sign up to Founder Club for free
6. Use the newly created founders account and login here: https://login.fileplanet.com/aggrpa...planet.com/promotions/bfbc/na/signup_sub.aspx
7. Complete the form and Get your beta key, and clear your cookies (In Firefox, Tools >> Clear Private Data) and repeat all over again.
8. (Optional - But Usually Needed) If you run out of secondary accounts, delete some of the useless accounts by visiting this link: https://acctmgt.comcast.net/Comcast/AcctMgt/changestatus.cmd
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Tips:
- Use the Autofill Forms addon in Firefox - to do alot of the dirty work for me and cut down the time it took to make the keys/accounts
- When deleting accounts if you open up 6 different tabs and start deleting you can cut down the time it takes to delete the accounts
- I'd start with typing up email address Ideas (for making accounts on Comcast.net) before hand and copying and pasting when getting the beta key.
- I installed the Web Developer Toolbar since you can just go to Cookies -> Clear Session Cookies, which is a little bit faster than the Tools -> Clear Private Data method.
**EDIT**
I made around 120 keys, so that means I also now have 120 Founder Accounts. If anybody wants an Account, PM me and I'll toss one your way. (Keys are gone but if you -really- need one....)
**REQUIREMENTS:
- Access to your main Comcast Account
1. Login to your main Comcast Account here -> https://login.comcast.net/login?r=c...continue=/Comcast/AcctMgt/createsecondary.cmd
2. Create a User (Or multiple users - Repeat step 1 until all 6 accounts are used)
3. Clear your cookies (In Firefox, Tools >> Clear Private Data).
4. Log in the newly created user here: https://sso.comcast.net/Comcast/IdP/sso?target=http://founders.gamespy.com/gameinvasion
5. Click on this link https://sso.comcast.net/Comcast/IdP/sso?target=http://founders.gamespy.com/gameinvasion and Sign up to Founder Club for free
6. Use the newly created founders account and login here: https://login.fileplanet.com/aggrpa...planet.com/promotions/bfbc/na/signup_sub.aspx
7. Complete the form and Get your beta key, and clear your cookies (In Firefox, Tools >> Clear Private Data) and repeat all over again.
8. (Optional - But Usually Needed) If you run out of secondary accounts, delete some of the useless accounts by visiting this link: https://acctmgt.comcast.net/Comcast/AcctMgt/changestatus.cmd
===================================================================
Tips:
- Use the Autofill Forms addon in Firefox - to do alot of the dirty work for me and cut down the time it took to make the keys/accounts
- When deleting accounts if you open up 6 different tabs and start deleting you can cut down the time it takes to delete the accounts
- I'd start with typing up email address Ideas (for making accounts on Comcast.net) before hand and copying and pasting when getting the beta key.
- I installed the Web Developer Toolbar since you can just go to Cookies -> Clear Session Cookies, which is a little bit faster than the Tools -> Clear Private Data method.
**EDIT**
I made around 120 keys, so that means I also now have 120 Founder Accounts. If anybody wants an Account, PM me and I'll toss one your way. (Keys are gone but if you -really- need one....)
think some of you are really underestimating this game, once you really get into it - reminds me of the original BF1942 beta/demo. Having a blast with it, looks and sound great - plus the squad spawning works good to keep you in the fight. Love the street fighting in oasis, and the balancing of the different classes.
Played for 4 hours straight last night.
Kinda loving it now, despite how shitty it feels next to COD4.
Had some epic helicopter battles yesterday.
Unlocked a ton of weapons, and had a blast calling in laser bomb strikes against armor when I was a sniper hiding in the hills.
Not totally feeling the Ascension map but I had fun sniping.
Speaking of which, sniping moving targets from long range (on Oasis for example) is nearly impossible since the ballistics model really forces you to lead your targets. Since sniper rifles have such long "bolt action" times inbetween shots, it's hard to hit anyone unless they're standing still. Realistic? Maybe. But why make this aspect of the game realistic when it takes half of a 50 round assault rilfle clip (or more) to kill someone with full health?
Anyway, day 1 for me now.
Kinda loving it now, despite how shitty it feels next to COD4.
Had some epic helicopter battles yesterday.
Unlocked a ton of weapons, and had a blast calling in laser bomb strikes against armor when I was a sniper hiding in the hills.
Not totally feeling the Ascension map but I had fun sniping.
Speaking of which, sniping moving targets from long range (on Oasis for example) is nearly impossible since the ballistics model really forces you to lead your targets. Since sniper rifles have such long "bolt action" times inbetween shots, it's hard to hit anyone unless they're standing still. Realistic? Maybe. But why make this aspect of the game realistic when it takes half of a 50 round assault rilfle clip (or more) to kill someone with full health?
Anyway, day 1 for me now.
Some of the fixes are good but basic. The fall damage wasnt the issue, the lack of a parachute and health bays was why it was even brought up. Fall damage in BC is right around what it was in BF2.
There needs to some fundamental changes to the game for it to make a turn around. The game is almost broken in some areas and its nothing that can't be fixed, hell, a lot of things they already had in BF2.
What worries me is that they referred players annoyed with some of the controls to the option menu instead of tweaking the controls themselves.
There needs to some fundamental changes to the game for it to make a turn around. The game is almost broken in some areas and its nothing that can't be fixed, hell, a lot of things they already had in BF2.
What worries me is that they referred players annoyed with some of the controls to the option menu instead of tweaking the controls themselves.
Outcast2004
Banned
<<<will sell his kidney for a key..
Come on Gaf, don't disappoint me like this!
Come on Gaf, don't disappoint me like this!
PedroLumpy
Member
I just wish I could hop into an empty server to practice with the chopper. I'm kinda confused, isn't having ascend AND throttle strange? I would think those would do the same thing more or less. Not that I'm a helicopter pilot or anything.
Coin Return
Loose Slot
I really didn't get a feel for the game until today, and now I'm really loving it. Gold Rush took a few hours to grow on me, but now I think its brilliant. I like the idea of falling back to a new base when the crates are breached, it seems to keep the enviornments fresh. The controls are sufficient, though I found that I needed to bump up the stick sensitivity a few notches. Also, some of the best sound design in any game, ever.
PedroLumpy
Member
Deepblue said:
Exactly! So since the throttle controls your altitude, the two controls are redundant. I wonder why the game have separate controls for both.
PedroLumpy said:
Because that's how helicopters are flow in real life.
You control lift and tilt. When you tilt the helicopter nose downwards, the helicopter will move forward, but also lose altitude, which means you'll need to compensate for that by applying more lift, etc.
evanswolves
Member
Thank you very much for the code _dd_
forgeforsaken
Member
Druz said:
I think a lot of people playing don't get it. The other night I took a tank right up to the gold storage and just sat there shooting the boxes. Destroyed one before anyone blew my tank up. It was odd.
Immortal_Daemon said:
What really pisses me off is it was in the last game. I complained about its removal earlier in the thread. Part of Dices campaign to drive off their fanbase. This whole thing reminds me of the 2k betrayal with Allpro 2k8. Take everything your fans love about the franchise and flush it down the toilet.
just switch the controls to style 2 for both and invert the flying axis - makes it much easier for me
also, can some explain the damage model for tanks?
And yes i have no idea why people don't take tanks/vehicles, its like an armor suit - also the "support" class is fantastic, the gun is great with a laser sight, its like a mini-sniper rifle
also, can some explain the damage model for tanks?
And yes i have no idea why people don't take tanks/vehicles, its like an armor suit - also the "support" class is fantastic, the gun is great with a laser sight, its like a mini-sniper rifle
bigsnack
Member
I have to admit, I am in the same boat as people who said this game is growing on them. I found myself getting used to the flow of the game last night, and I had a great time. There was a hint of teamwork in one game that I played, and it made the world of difference. If it is only going to get better from here, than I am in on day 1 as well!
GauntletFan
Banned
As one of the biggest Battlefield (PC and Console) fans on this board, please let me know if anyone has a spare key. Thanks in advance
Zer0 said:
Give me better controls and more fun over "realism" any day.
The point I was trying to make was asking why make sniping more realistic when it already takes a full clip just to kill someone instead of just a short burst to a vital area?
With the Sniper Rifles, you do have to take your time to get the right shot. Head shot is one bullet but you may need another if you miss. One of the biggest issues with the Sniper Rifle is that the further you are away the longer it takes to hit. This means you do have to compensate if targets are moving, a good few feet in front of them if they are running. Keep it to stationary targets and they won't know what hit them. Just be patient!
Try not to be too obvious where you hide. The long grass and tree's dotted around is very handy for staying hidden but higher up is better. Try not to move around too much unless you really need to. Don't forget you can pick up enemy back-packs that refill your ammo (Just look for the cross-hair over the pack when you press B) Just don't get spotted and if you miss someone it would be a good idea to either kill the target quickly of move to a safer spot!
Try not to be too obvious where you hide. The long grass and tree's dotted around is very handy for staying hidden but higher up is better. Try not to move around too much unless you really need to. Don't forget you can pick up enemy back-packs that refill your ammo (Just look for the cross-hair over the pack when you press B) Just don't get spotted and if you miss someone it would be a good idea to either kill the target quickly of move to a safer spot!
The whole game needs PRONE badly.
Since cover can be destroyed and there just isn't as much foliage as COD4 to hide with your ghilley suit, snipers are sometimes just sitting ducks.
I love painting a laser designator and bombing the shit out of armor though.
Pure joy.
Since cover can be destroyed and there just isn't as much foliage as COD4 to hide with your ghilley suit, snipers are sometimes just sitting ducks.
I love painting a laser designator and bombing the shit out of armor though.
Pure joy.
I love Artillery 
Scanning the battlefield and seeing who is moving and then unleashing fiery death upon them. :lol It is a fine art and it most enjoyable when you nail moving vehicles.
I have not managed to get the Laser designator thing working correctly. How do I fly the missile correctly once it is in the air?
Scanning the battlefield and seeing who is moving and then unleashing fiery death upon them. :lol It is a fine art and it most enjoyable when you nail moving vehicles.
I have not managed to get the Laser designator thing working correctly. How do I fly the missile correctly once it is in the air?
Right thumbstick.Raide said:I love Artillery
Scanning the battlefield and seeing who is moving and then unleashing fiery death upon them. :lol It is a fine art and it most enjoyable when you nail moving vehicles.
I have not managed to get the Laser designator thing working correctly. How do I fly the missile correctly once it is in the air?
Tokubetsu
Member
chespace said:
Yeah, I'm used to playing BF2 and other pc battlefield games as well and not having prone feels..foreign to me. Also, is it just me or is this game REALLY dark? I've never had this problem before with 360 games. I feel like I need to crank gamma and brightness way up.
PedroLumpy
Member
chespace said:
Oh, I think you're misunderstanding me. I agree with you, I'm just questioning why the game doesn't seem to understand this. They have controls for lift, tilt, spin
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No Means Nomad
Banned
As a deaf gamer it's really insensitive for people to say things like this. Some people are unable to know what volume their voice even is when it's coming out of their mouth, not to mention they can't hear you to respond to you in any meaningful way.Treo360 said:
Cut deaf people a break, because it's these kind of posts that are the most painful reminders of my physical inadequacies.
No Means Nomad said:
I play on XBL with a deaf gamer and I've never seen him offended by anything that we type to him. Maybe you need to toughen yourself up a bit if a forum post can upset you so much. He wasn't targeting you. He was targeting people who refuse to talk or buy mics, not those who really have no choice in the matter.
SapientWolf
Trucker Sexologist
This reminds me of the time I told a blind girl to watch where she was going.No Means Nomad said:
BobFromPikeCreek
Member
I just played for another hour or so today and I give up. I just don't like this game.