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So, we'll use this as our location for the game as it's being released/is released. Can't wait....
 
I thought the beta was going to remain open until launch >: ( I don't see why they've closed it, surely they can work on an internal build leaving the beta live!
 
Is there going to be an official HL2.net server? I've been thinking about purchasing one but don't want to if someone else is.
 
Escaep said:
Is there going to be an official HL2.net server? I've been thinking about purchasing one but don't want to if someone else is.
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I was thinking the same. I'll pitch in. Also I wanted to kinda hack the beta to keep playing. Too bad there are no dedicated servers to continue playing but, oh well.
 
Would be cool to get our own TS or Vent server too. Playing without voicecom is like having sex without genitals. The ingame voicecom is kinda crap.
 
Or skype. Or dabomb's ventrilo. You set up a Steam group right?
 
Ravioli said:
Would be cool to get our own TS or Vent server too. Playing without voicecom is like having sex without genitals. The ingame voicecom is kinda crap.
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The in-game one is good, and so is Steam.
 
yeah it's going to be dope can't wait...wish I had a Dx11 card :(
 
Meh. Ive only used Steam Voice once, and it was an awful experience. Voice activation would cut off while talking, sound quality was bad, lots of static, and lack of advanced options.

But if they have updated it then i guess its ok. As long as i can get my point across without having to repeat myself and others going "WHAT? WHAT? I CANT HEAR YOU? DUDE UR MIC IS ****ED! WHAT?"
 
Ravioli said:
Meh. Ive only used Steam Voice once, and it was an awful experience. Voice activation would cut off while talking, sound quality was bad, lots of static, and lack of advanced options.

But if they have updated it then i guess its ok. As long as i can get my point across without having to repeat myself and others going "WHAT? WHAT? I CANT HEAR YOU? DUDE UR MIC IS ****ED! WHAT?"
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It's your sound settings on your computer. If you have to boost the line in volume in TS or vent, it's your fault.
 
hool10 said:
I was thinking the same. I'll pitch in. Also I wanted to kinda hack the beta to keep playing. Too bad there are no dedicated servers to continue playing but, oh well.
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Was browsing around today looking at different server providers. I think we have a near equal split of NA and Euro players and I think the best place to get a server out of is either New York or Virginia.

Costs:

1. Nuclear Fallout -- one of the highest quality NA server providers.

24 slot ranked, month-to-month subscription plan is $50. Which might seem high for 24 slots but it also comes with a free 10 slot Ventrilo server and free webhosting (which we probably don't need.)

If you preorder through NFO, you get 25% discount if you order before release date, and that deal is good as long as you have the server. Normal price for 24 slots is $66.

2. MyInternetServices

24 slot ranked, month-to-month is $40. This is cheaper but it doesn't include a Ventrilo.

Discount is 15% if you preorder.

3. Art of War Central

24 slot ranked, month-month is $45. This also doesn't include a Ventrilo, which can be ordered for an additional $3.

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I think a 24 slot server is the best way to go, since it is a reasonable price and a good number of slots. To save money, we could go to 16 slots but I feel that is pushing the limit for the number of available slots. Now, I don't mind fronting the cost for the first month, but it'd be for the first month only. Meaning, I can't afford to drop $50/month seeing as I'm in school and I don't have a job. It can either rotate among members, or have members donate. Donations would probably be better seeing as we'd only need 10 people donating $5 a month to keep the server going.
 
We are going to have to look into it. Historically hl2.net and servers do not mix (ask CyberPitz). We could certainly do the 16 server deal as we have to look at who will actually be playing on the server. These are my tips:
  1. Who will be playing on the server? 16 hl2.net members or a mix of people?
  2. Public or Private server? Public servers cost more.
  3. We don't need the bells and whistles.
  4. Will we actually use the server? Biggest question of them all.
  5. The hl2.net TF2 server is hosted by some charitable company. It's a shame they only do Source games and don't offer a discount. Their loss though. But I would say look for a charitable server.
  6. If you got an old PC that can be converted to a server, go for it! Though I doubt that will happen because ideally you want a multi-core CPU server with at least 4GB of RAM. You also have to be located in the right spot and have a good internet connection.
 
for those who haven't played it, is it worth it? How does it compare to bf 2?
 
hool10 said:
We are going to have to look into it. Historically hl2.net and servers do not mix (ask CyberPitz). We could certainly do the 16 server deal as we have to look at who will actually be playing on the server. These are my tips:
  1. Who will be playing on the server? 16 hl2.net members or a mix of people?
  2. Public or Private server? Public servers cost more.
  3. We don't need the bells and whistles.
  4. Will we actually use the server? Biggest question of them all.
  5. The hl2.net TF2 server is hosted by some charitable company. It's a shame they only do Source games and don't offer a discount. Their loss though. But I would say look for a charitable server.
  6. If you got an old PC that can be converted to a server, go for it! Though I doubt that will happen because ideally you want a multi-core CPU server with at least 4GB of RAM. You also have to be located in the right spot and have a good internet connection.
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  1. Mix of people. We will almost never have enough people here to warrant a dedicated server just for hl2.net members.
  2. Public. Same reason as above.
  3. Indeed.
  4. I would, and im sure many others would as well.
  5. Indeed
  6. If this were a few months from now, I would probably be doing this with my quadcore pc with 8 gigs of ram. But alas, its next week, and way before I plan to upgrade.
And as a side note, I think 16 players is lame as shit.


@ Hazar. Check the beta thread for more opinions, but in short... yes it is, and its better than bf2, or at least I think it is.
 
Hazar said:
for those who haven't played it, is it worth it? How does it compare to bf 2?
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lol How are people going to make the comparisons if they haven't played it yet?
I assume that's a typo.

Anyway. I enjoyed the beta more than BF2 to be honest. This focuses much more on infantry gameplay than BF2 does. The controls feel less clunkier and are much more organic than any of the previous games. Vehicles are there for support but they don't dominate the battlefield like they did in the other games. There's a balance here when it comes to those two aspects of the game. None of the previous titles had that balance.
 
He wasnt asking them, he was asking for them.
 
He did, by saying "for those". Not "To those."

Understand better.
 
I have about the same, if not slightly more fun than BF2. It's weird and impossible to explain.

As for a server, we'll want to go public. That way when no hl2.netters are on, others can get use. At least we aren't wasting money then.

Be prepared for it to be pretty barren most of the time at startup.

East coast is definitely a good idea for location. Even though the game doesn't really lag TOO much, I'd even stretch and say UK wouldn't be bad.
 
lol, thanks for the defense krynn

I'm still on the line about buying it, on one hand it looks fun and preordering seems to give you quite an advantage, but on the other hand supcom 2 is going to dominate my gaming time here in a few days.
 
Yes, I gotta say it's better than BF2 as well. The Limited Edition (which is the same price as standard) is available until March 16th. I'm willing to pitch in, but it has to be real cheap. I play Eve Online, but I don't even pay monthly for that. ;) I did get an e-mail from Art of War Central:

Hello-

Welcome to the Art of War Central newsletter. For those in the northern half of the US the weather has been lousy - but that just means more gaming time!

Of course the big news is Battlefield: Bad Company 2. Our customers have shown more interest in this game than anything we've seen in a long time. The release is just a few days away and Art of War Central is your ranked server provider. We've got a special coupon code just for Bad Company 2 - this will give you a great discount, but its only good now through March 7th:

25% off your Bad Company 2 server - forever!

Coupon Code: badcompany2

When you combine this coupon code with a 1 year prepay order you'll get bad company 2 for $1.06 per player per month. You'll find that deal hard to beat, plus you'll get the great servers and great tech support you've come to expect from Art of War Central

Here's the link to order your Bad Company 2 server: http://artofwarcentral.com/battlefield_bad_company_2_ranked_servers.asp
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I think if we pre-order like they said, and having everybody in the group like 16 of us pitch in, it's only $3.78 every month for a year for a 32 man server (total of $34 for 16 people at the end). Also instead of $60 every month, the promo code makes it $45.36.
 
Our customers have shown more interest in this game than anything we've seen in a long time.
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So more than MW2 as well. That is pretty cool. DICE played this very well.

And I'll chip in for a server as well. I do hope though that it gets played more than the TF2 community server.
 
If I might play the part of the pessimist here for a second, I must say that I really can't see monthly donations working with this community. Might be better to build up a 3 month reserve first, then start renting one.

I also still think 16 players is lame as shit.
 
IGN: 8.9


ve3d is ripping IGN for their review of BC2 lol
Battlefield: Bad Company 2. You've played it right? Some of the best audio you've ever heard, great graphics (even on consoles), and majestic multiplayer. Wrong! If you listen to IGN that is, who have posted the first online review of DICE's latest magnum opus.
Let's do a comparison of their ratings for Modern Warfare 2 and Bad Company 2:


Battlefield: Bad Company 2
Presentation: 8.0

The team at DICE went for a more cinematic and epic feel with Bad Company 2 and almost nailed it.

Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
Presentation: 8.5

The graphical presentation is great, but campaign’s storytelling needs work. Single player is short, and doesn’t entirely live up to the Call of Duty standard.




Battlefield: Bad Company 2
Graphics: 9.0

Those backdrops sure are gorgeous. The destructible environments add to the chaos quite nicely.

Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
Graphics: 10

What was already an impressive graphical engine has only improved over the last two years. More effects, grander environments, and a truly spectacular overall visual offering.




Battlefield: Bad Company 2
Sound: 9.0

Some fantastic audio samples and above average voice acting.

Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
Sound: 10

Along with graphical design, Modern Warfare 2’s audio is upped substantially. Authentic weapon sounds and more in-game chatter mix with a beautiful adaptive score by Hans Zimmer.




Battlefield: Bad Company 2
Gameplay: 9.0

Solid shooting mechanics and an excellent approach to multiplayer combat.

Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
Gameplay: 9.0

There’s no single AC-130 “wow” moment in single player, but it’s fun throughout. Special Ops mode and multiplayer are must-play, and completely make the package.




Battlefield: Bad Company 2
Lasting Appeal: 9.0

This is the kind of multiplayer game you can go back to for months and months without getting bored.

Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
Lasting Appeal: 10

While campaign is short, Spec Ops mode is an awesome addition to the package. Multiplayer is stronger than ever, and truly limitless in replay value.




Battlefield: Bad Company 2
Overall: A 'Great' 8.9/10

Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
Overall: An 'Incredible' 9.5/10




Ridiculous. What's more, if you watch the video review, Erik starts off by stating that he didn't like the original Bad Company - why then are you reviewing a 'bigger, better, more badass' sequel? He also makes uninformed comments about Bad Company 2 copying Call Of Duty-style perks, complains about constant action, which is apparently fine in Modern Warfare 2, and then moans that multiplayer matches "end abruptly." Well Erik, that's because you ran out of tickets.

I don't know what to make of Erik's coverage. Did he bother to play multiplayer for more than a few minutes? Is he half-blind and deaf? I can't wait to read the inevitably terrible PC review re-edit...
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Some of those seem pretty valid. Especially the presentation and graphics. Considering thats pretty much all MW2 did, they definitely win in that department I think. Lasting appeal of MW2 should have been a 6 though. There is no way MW2 has more lasting appeal than BC2.
 
Krynn72 said:
Some of those seem pretty valid. Especially the presentation and graphics. Considering thats pretty much all MW2 did, they definitely win in that department I think. Lasting appeal of MW2 should have been a 6 though. There is no way MW2 has more lasting appeal than BC2.
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If MW2 got a 10 in the sound department, BC2 should get an 11.
 
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