Demo to be debuted on GameSpot to both subscribers and non-subscribers

[Jimmeh]

Well in-case people missed the post in the other thread - the demos coming out first on gamespot, to both subscribers and non-subscibers.

http://www.gamespot.com/news/2005/06/09/news_6127191.html

When the Battlefield 2 demo is released, it will make its world premiere on GameSpot, and will be initially available not only to GameSpot registered users but also to unregistered visitors as well.

And just in case you didn't know -

The demo will feature three variations of the Gulf of Oman map from Battlefield 2, which is set in a near-future conflict between three clashing powers: The United States, China, and the fictional Middle Eastern Coalition (MEC). The single-player, 16-player, and 32-player versions of the map included in the demo will pit the US against the MEC in time-limit-based combat. (China is not playable in the demo.)

However, the demo will not include any additional maps or other features found in the retail version of Battlefield 2. Besides the Chinese forces, the full BF2 will feature 30 vehicles and 20 soldier kits from all three sides. It will also sport a total of 12 maps, each available for 16, 32, and 64 players. Online play will be enhanced with voice-over IP and persistent character scoring, while the new Battlefield Commander mode will give players a tactical edge on the, er, battlefield.

 

[DigiQ8]

http://www.halflife2.net/forums/showthread.php?t=83809&page=4

 

[Jimmeh]

http://www.halflife2.net/forums/showthread.php?t=83809&page=4

Well in-case people missed the post in the other thread

Just trying to be helpful

 

[B-MAn]

So when is this going to happen

 

[bvasgm]

Within the next couple of hours isn't it?

 

[Lemonking]

Im ready I just bought myself a big italian salad^^
that should make the wait shorter

 

[TheSomeone]

No commander mode

 

[Icarusintel]

No commander mode

no VOIP either

 

[Shakermaker]

No commander mode

no VOIP either

Hm, that's a shame. I'll play it nonetheless

 

[Icarusintel]

Hm, that's a shame. I'll play it nonetheless

yeah, it's still gonna kick ass, just gives us more stuff to lookm forward to in the full game

 

[Jangle]

so we can download it even if we arent members?

 

[Icarusintel]

so we can download it even if we arent members?

absolutely

 

[Mr. Redundant]

it's going to rock that you can get the demo without paying.
it's going to suck that I would have prefered doling out some cash and getting it faster without ques.

 

[satch919]

Holy crap, Gamespot is going to get pounded. It better not come out while I'm still at work. Im home right now for lunch but I have to go back to work until 4:00pm. :angry:

 

[Shakermaker]

Holy crap, Gamespot is going to get pounded. It better not come out while I'm still at work. Im home right now for lunch but I have to go back to work until 4:00pm. :angry:

I've made a deal that I can download the demo at work and burn it onto a CD. I love my co-workers. :cheers:

 

[Lucid]

No VOIP or Commander mode?
What gives?!
It'd be nice try out the NEW features to Battlefield.
Blah.
Oh well.

 

[B-MAn]

WTF so this will be out today?! DAMN i have a advanced physics exam tomorrow

 

[Lemonking]

mhm....makes me wonder why they only put stuff in the demo we know already....

 

[Icarusintel]

Developer Chat:
Classified Information
Join the Developer chat this Thursday at 4PM PST and find out the inside scoop on Battlefield 2. Then stay with us to get the latest news, videos, and the demo when it becomes available. Plus see how good you get on our ladders and servers

they reworded their statement... sneaky bastards

 

[Jimmeh]

they reworded their statement... sneaky bastards

That's the IGN/Gamespy statement no?

mhm....makes me wonder why they only put stuff in the demo we know already....

So we have something to look forward to for the full game?

 

[jimbo118]

EA Europe DEMO server:
10 min round limit
64 player on 32 map version
TKmode = punish
startdelay = 15
Spwantime = 1500000000
Voip on
Not ranked
Not anti cheat
GLobal unlocks off


EALA Online LAB bf2 DEMO server:
10 min round limit
64 player on 32 map version
TKmode = unpunish
startdelay = 10
Spwantime = 1000000000
Voip on
Not ranked
Not anti cheat
GLobal unlocks ON

some server news.

 

[Icarusintel]

That's the IGN/Gamespy statement, no?

yeah, it is, but people had been talking about it being released after the chat, though that looks like it may not happen
all i know is it better be out for the weekend and not come out sometime in the middle of next week or i'll be pissed, cause having a full weekend to play WILL be necessary

 

[Lucid]

some server news.

Aw man, I sure hope it's longer than 10 minutes...

 

[jimbo118]

Aw man, I sure hope it's longer than 10 minutes...

thought that strange too. :hmph:

could be bolx ofcourse, says voip on for 1, some guy @ tbf2 posted it and people believed him so *shrugs*

 

[sharp]

http://www.gamespot.com/promos/bf2demo.html

 

[Shakermaker]

EA Europe DEMO server:
10 min round limit
64 player on 32 map version
TKmode = punish
startdelay = 15
Spwantime = 1500000000
Voip on
Not ranked
Not anti cheat
GLobal unlocks off


EALA Online LAB bf2 DEMO server:
10 min round limit
64 player on 32 map version
TKmode = unpunish
startdelay = 10
Spwantime = 1000000000
Voip on
Not ranked
Not anti cheat
GLobal unlocks ON

So it has VOIP. I'm confused now.

 

[jimbo118]

http://www.gamespot.com/promos/bf2demo.html

lol i thought it was up, haha.

*jims keeps refreshing page*

 

[Icarusintel]

So it has VOIP. I'm confused now.

the lack of VOIP was inferred from a few statements, though if the server says it has it i guess it's in, which may mean Commander mode is in

 

[TheSomeone]

http://www.gamespot.com/promos/bf2demo.html?tag=boxcar_all_download_image

I'm reloading this one every 30 minutes.

 

[Icarusintel]

i f*cking hate EA

 

[Axyon]

Hopefully it's just the EA servers that have the 10 minute restriction, and unofficials will extend on it. Hopefully.

 

[CptStern]

10 minute restriction? between rounds? ...that sucks

 

[Lucid]

10 minute restriction? between rounds? ...that sucks

I'd understand if it was an entirely SP demo..
But come on, It's MP!
They could've atleast made it 30 or 45 minutes...or even an hour!

 

[B-MAn]

IS there a SP part to this demo?

 

[Icarusintel]

IS there a SP part to this demo?

yup, which i'll be playing a lot before going mp

 

[alan8325]

Time to see how my Geforce4 Ti4200 pulls it off!

 

[Axyon]

"I just talked to a guy at EA and he's not sure if the demo is coming tomorrow or not. Apparently it all depends on the test, which it's going through right now. He's hoping for tomorrow, but if not, it'll be early next week by the latest."

http://forums.totalbf2.com/showthread.php?t=5241

For crying out loud... so much confliction.

 

[NikolaX]

whay do you all saying it is today, it will come tommorow.

 

[CptStern]

my heart cant take this ...where's my heart pills

 

[Icarusintel]

"I just talked to a guy at EA and he's not sure if the demo is coming tomorrow or not. Apparently it all depends on the test, which it's going through right now. He's hoping for tomorrow, but if not, it'll be early next week by the latest."

http://forums.totalbf2.com/showthread.php?t=5241

For crying out loud... so much confliction.

someone hand me a noose