Official Bad Company 2 thread - no beta talk here!

PC almost has more people playing (when I last checked) than PS3 and Xbox combined. The issue is if your PC can handle it. It has been getting better in terms of stability and framerate for me at least, but it still doesn't run as fast as other recent games that rely on video cards more than processing power. If you have a good processor you'll be good though.
 
Well I'll find out if it runs when steam finishes downloading it in an hour or so.

So any server recommendations?
 
Do we still have our own server?

Otherwise, no.
 
That thread is still there and says that Aprils donations have been fulfilled.

But no one is on it yet, but I can use to piss about sorting out my setting.
 
Yeah even with the name change the server remains empty. I'm not sure why. I guess it takes people to get people so it perpetuates emptyness. There are crazy numbers of servers out there though and you can't really go wrong in deciding which one... but I sure wish there was some kind of filter for hardcore or not hardcore...
 
Hardcore is like the hardcores from other games (like CoD) where you have minimal hud and less health. I think it's like 65ish health instead of 100. Basically means anytime anyone snipes you, ya die. Some people like it thought. I might one day when I can get past being sniped 400 times a second.
 
Hazar said:
of course, the PC platform is superior lol

had some fun with unfocused today until mine crashed. Maybe it's just 'cause I'm out of practice but it seemed like my guns were doing nothing to the enemy while theirs were constantly killing me instantly
Click to expand...

You crashed as well? Cause I had a CTD out of the blue. Wanted to let you know, but it seems I don't have you in the friends list on Steam (?).
 
New patch incoming...read it on Steam Friends

* MP – New Server browser
* MP – Added 15 second spawn timer for Conquest/Rush gamemodes at the start of round to prevent high end machines getting the upper hand before other machines load in.
* MP – Crash fixes relating to ALT+TAB at different times throughout the game
* MP – Hang fix when trying to connect to a full server multiple times
* MP – Deletion of soldiers now possible through the account pages in game
* MP – Removed screen flash during loading
* MP – Added support for colour blind players
* MP – Fixed crashes relating to faulty server banners
* MP – Servers closing during connection no longer cause the client to hang
* MP – Auto team swap reflects correctly in the scoreboard
* MP – Fixed scoreboards when switching teams before spawning
* MP – Rush scoreboards fixed
* MP – Veteran ranks no longer display as “12”
* MP – Isla Innocentes MCOM building fixed where knifing the fence would destroy the building
* MP – Logout/Login button correctly reflects the player status
* MP – Added minimum number of players needed to start a round
* MP – Isla Inocentes welcome message on the loading screen now fits the text box area
* MP – Reduced the brightness in Russian vehicles
* MP – Medic gadgets now display correctly if the defib is not unlocked
* MP – Server filter options are remembered
* MP – Punkbuster filter now works as intended
* MP – Scroll bar no longer overlays the Join Server button in the friends list panel
* MP – CANCEL server refresh is implemented
* MP – Zooming in on a friendly using the SAIGA no longer causes the crosshair to disappear
* MP – The chat no longer displays the incorrect player name when appearing
* MP – FoV switches to the default value of 55 when entering vehicles to prevent graphical glitches caused by wider FoV settings. The custom FoV returns when exiting vehicles.
* MP – FoV no longer causes the UAV station to rotate
* MP – Fix to correctly display the unlock progression at the end of round
* MP – Chat functionality will no longer freeze after writing a partial message at the end of round
* MP – One account can no longer connect to the same server multiple times
* MP – Squad Death Match is correctly named during loading
* MP – Server browser no longer gets a bad FPS when filtering Conquest
* MP – Server info banners correctly clear between displays
* MP – Setting display settings which the system hardware can not handle no longer makes the game unusable
* MP – Correct camera collision for vehicles' heavy machine gun
* MP – Game no longer crashes if the player sends a message in the loading screen
* MP – Trying to join a full server no longer causes the game to hang on Please Wait message
* MP – Most server filter options are remembered it doesn't remember the setting in dropdowns
* MP – Kit/gadget loadout saved between sessions
* SP – Fixed crashes when patching and trying to resume a campaign (there is now a message that you need to re-play the latest mission from the beginning)
* SP – Fixed a crash after the “Upriver” mission end cinematic
* SP – Supply create at “Resupply at Flynn’s create” objective now supplies weapon ammo
* SP – Hang fix when reaching the objective “Destroy Enemy Zu23”
* SP – Fixed hang after “Storm Cockpit” objective
* SP – Changed melee attack raycast to be detailed
* SP – Game no longer crashes when transitioning between SP_03B to SP_04A when installed in Polish
* SP – Game no longer crashes when killed by the first two enemies in the trenches on SP_01 when installed in Italian
* SP – Updating to R7 will invalidate your single player save game. If you update you will need to play your last mission from the start. If you do not update you will not be able to play multiplayer.

Bad Company 2 server changelog for R10

* Punkbuster is required ON for ranked servers
* Ranked servers cannot be started with a password
* Autobalance message goes to text-chat instead of in the middle of the screen
* Added weapon balance tweaks to a number of weapons
Click to expand...

http://forums.electronicarts.co.uk/.../1051203-r7-client-r10-server-changelist.html
 
good stuff, thanks for posting

"We aren't going to tell you what weapon balance tweaks we have done, we want your unbiased views on the changes before we detail what has changed."
 
weaponsandgadgets-kills-byclass.png

killsbysidearms.png

classcomparison.png
 
Added support for colour blind players
Click to expand...

I wonder what I've been missing...

I love patches. Sounds like good stuff. I kind of like that they're hiding the weapon tweaks. It'll be nice to try Wednesday.
 
I seem to get knifed all the time, usually right after I've put about 5 machine gun bullets into the guys chest too.

You should add me on steam friends unfocused.
 
I finished the SP and vomited throughout it. It was pretty darn awful in comparison to MW. But I wasn't under and delusions...I bought BC2 for the multi-player and it fulfils my fun quota entirely on that aspect.
 
Why do you guys all hate sp so much? It doesn't take itself too seriously
 
Storyline was sorta fine, it was a a good parody of MW2. But the pacing was horrendous.
 
AI stinks, missions are repetitive, story and characters are lackluster
MP is where its at
IMHO
 
i didn't find it too bad. it copied generation kill far better than modern warfare 2 did, and all over i could accept it a little more knowing it didn't take itself too seriously whereas MW2 did and was just laughably bad for it. this was laughably alright.
 
My issue is that the AI doesn't seem to do anything, plus all the enemies just seem to attack me and not my team mates.

But there a pov change? I feel like I'm close enough to my gun to make out with it.
 
Nabobalis said:
My issue is that the AI doesn't seem to do anything, plus all the enemies just seem to attack me and not my team mates.

But there a pov change? I feel like I'm close enough to my gun to make out with it.
Click to expand...

Yeah but currently you gotta change it in this one file... I dunno what the file is but there are like 40 million posts on the internet about it.
 
Nabobalis said:
That thread is still there and says that Aprils donations have been fulfilled.

But no one is on it yet, but I can use to piss about sorting out my setting.
Click to expand...

We have a server till the end of April.
 
DLC for BC2, one camo per class per gun. Don't wanna use the M95? Too bad! You don't get camo!

Not only does it cost 440 MS Points (whatever that is in dollars), but you have to buy a pack of Dr. Pepper to get the code!

That's specifically for the xbox, it says it's coming to PS3 eventually and let's hope it's not as stupid as that.
 
New update is out

I noticed that the M60 got a recoil and accuracy nerf, I think they toned the damage down too. Nerfed the m203 and gustav too.
 
OMG NOT MY CHUCK GUSTAV!

Good thing I tore people up with it last time I played... Engineer smgs are are so weak though...

What does the colorblind support do?
 
ncreased the base range of all Automatic and Semiautomatic weapons for more consistent close range combat.
Slightly increased the damage of Semiautomatic rifles over long range for more consistent damage output.

Increased the zoomed burst accuracy of LMGs and decreased LMG accuracy when moving to reduce LMG run and gun.
Decreased the base damage of the M60 and XM8 LMGs to bring them in line with the other LMG damage values.
Decreased the damage of the PKM over long range to balance it with other LMGs.
Increased the base damage of the Type88 LMG to balance it with other LMGs.

Slightly reduced the base damage of the M16 and G3 to balance the increased range.
Slightly increased the damage of the AEK971, F2000, AN94, and AUG over long range to balance them with other Assault Rifles.

Reduced the lethal blast range of the 40mm grenade and M2CG to highlight their role as a secondary weapon against infantry.
Slightly Reduced the max range of the 40mm shotgun to balance it with other shotguns.
Slightly increased the base damage of shotgun rounds and reduced their range to clarify ideal shotgun combat distance.

Reduced the base damage of the PP2000 to balance the increased range.
Increased the damage of the 9A91 over long range to balance its lower magazine size.

Increased the damage and range of the M9, M93 pistols to make them more desirable as a secondary weapon.
Increased the range of the MP443 pistol to make it more desirable as a secondary weapon.
Increased the damage of the MP412 over long range to balance its low rate of fire.
Slightly reduced the rate of fire of the M1911 pistol to balance it with other pistols.

Increased the repair and overheat speeds of the Power Tool. Now overheats sooner but repairs the same amount before overheating.
Increased the maximum number of Motion Sensors that can be carried from 2 to 3 and increased the speed which new sensors are acquired from ammo boxes.
Significantly increased the speed of the Tracer Dart projectile to make it more effective against airborne targets.
Increased the reload time of the Mortar Strike and reduced the damage it does to heavily armored vehicles.
Decreased the range of Bolt Action Sniper and Pump Shotgun Slug rounds when using Magnum Ammo for better Kit Balance, especially in Hardcore.
Slightly increased the Health of soldiers in Hardcore for better Kit Balance.

Increased the benefit from the Medkit Heal+ specialization to make it more desirable as a Specialization.
Decreased the benefit from Vehicle Reload Speed to balance it against other Vehicle Specializations.
Slightly decreased the benefit from accuracy specializations to balance the changes to range and accuracy tweaks.


Fixed a bug where the BMD3 would take extra damage to the front armor.
Reduced the explosive damage from Attack Helicopter cannons.
Increased the damage of AA guns against all targets. The AA gun should be much more effective against infantry on Port Valdez.
Click to expand...

All the changes\tweaks
 
Increased the repair and overheat speeds of the Power Tool. Now overheats sooner but repairs the same amount before overheating.

Reduced the explosive damage from Attack Helicopter cannons.

Increased the damage of AA guns against all targets. The AA gun should be much more effective against infantry on Port Valdez.
Click to expand...

These are interesting to me. I don't understand the point of the repair tool thing. Faster repair? Was repairing too slow before? I didn't really think so.

They attack helicopters will now be much less reasonable for people to jump in. You'll have to have a good pilot and a good gunner to get more than a kill or two before you get taken out.

There are so few AA guns though, I don't see how improving them is useful. In the maps where there's a lot of air power... there's little or no AA to begin with.

edit: It's also way more fun to shoot down things without a tracer dart... Now you can basically always carry around the RPG7 and a tracer for all your anti-aircraft needs.
 
oh ya the link to their blog wasn't loading

patch looks good so far though... lots of improvements
FINALLY!
 
great bugfixes and tweaks but GOD DAMMIT I knew they were gonna nerf everything I love. It makes sense to nerf the m60, 40mm and CG but I wish they would have left my vehicle reload time specialization alone :(
 
sucks about the G3 :(
I didn't think it was overpowered . . .
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

Krynn72
You guys, what the **** is up.
Replies
11
Views
2K
Tollbooth Willie
Tollbooth Willie
Ennui
chat/shitposting thread
Replies
38
Views
6K
Shem
Shem
Tollbooth Willie
HL2.NET HORROR SLAP
Replies
7
Views
2K
Tollbooth Willie
Tollbooth Willie
Chris D
Forum update
Replies
8
Views
2K
Tollbooth Willie
Tollbooth Willie
Lizardizzle
  • Poll
A proposition: ValveTime Half-Life 1 co-op event
Replies
5
Views
1K
Tollbooth Willie
Tollbooth Willie
Back
Top