Why do you play BF2124?

[DeusExMachina]

I love BF 2142. Perhaps because I never got to actually play BF2. And I got this for $25

 

[Gunner]

New weapons, new models, new maps, new style and a new gameplay mode. Ok, so it dosen't have a fancy new engine.

Now I know its currently fashionable to call 2142 a "mod", but whats wrong with that? If it were actually a free mod, everyone would be running around saying what an amazing mod it is. But suddenly because we have to pay for it, its not a good game? Well, thats for each to decide, but I tell you this, get a few mates on TS, get in a decent server, and it can be some of the most fun you can have.

Those of you who think this is a rip off, and who like natural selection (HL Mod). Will you be buying NS2?

I personally think it's a rip off because I've bought BF1942, RtR, SW, Vietnam, BF2, SF, EF, and AF. Tired of paying for half assed products. So screw EA and BF2142, I've had enough.

 

[Lucid]

I personally think it's a rip off because I've bought BF1942, RtR, SW, Vietnam, BF2, SF, EF, and AF. Tired of paying for half assed products. So screw EA and BF2142, I've had enough.

Geez, I would've stopped after buying BF2.
I personally never bought any expansions except special forces, which has awkwardly terrible performance.

 

[Arrowhead]

I was really reluctant to get 2142 initially because the demo didn't do much for me, but I just treated myself to it for christmas, and man! what a game!
I've had it for 4 days and have been playing every chance I get. can't get enough. The game feels and looks better than bf2, but I can't put my finger on as to why. the gameplay is an absolute blast aswell.
also, I'm noticing more teamwork on pretty much every server I've tried, which is definately a plus.
if you've been doubtful about getting this, just bite the bullet and give it a chance. it's not the 4th most played game on www.gamespy.com/stats for nothing, that's for sure.

 

[Lucid]

I'm perfectly content with BF2, or I will be once I install my new new video card.(Geforce 7900 XT )

 

[NeptuneUK]

it's BF2 + future

What's NOT to like!?!?!

 

[Lucid]

What's NOT to like!?!?!

Everything else.

 

[Aenama]

I think its great!!!!

 

[Unfocused]

I was really reluctant to get 2142 initially because the demo didn't do much for me, but I just treated myself to it for christmas, and man! what a game!
I've had it for 4 days and have been playing every chance I get. can't get enough. The game feels and looks better than bf2, but I can't put my finger on as to why. the gameplay is an absolute blast aswell.
also, I'm noticing more teamwork on pretty much every server I've tried, which is definately a plus.
if you've been doubtful about getting this, just bite the bullet and give it a chance. it's not the 4th most played game on www.gamespy.com/stats for nothing, that's for sure.

Yeah, I wasn't much impressed by the demo. No unlocks (and they play a major role in 2142) and one of the worst maps IMHO, made it a mediocre demo. I bought the full game however and am glad I did.

 

[Lucid]

I'm starting to get a little tempted to buy it.

No, I'm waiting for a drastic price drop.($30/20 atleast).

 

[Uriel]

I bought BF2142 before I bought BF2.

Let me state, 2142 is simply a much MUCH better game. BF2 is absolutely terrible when it comes to balance.

Jets are grossly overpowered and I find it moronic why they don't nurf the hell outta them. Everytime someone places first on BF2, its always someone in a jet. There isn't any hand held gun to take them out either. Wtf am I suppose to do when I'm no where near an AA gun? Shouldn't there be some kind of defense against them that infantry can carry?

Anywho BF2142 is extremely balanced. Infantry stand a chance against any vehicles, but you gotta use your brains.

I'd rather outsmart my enemy than outgun my enemy. Makes for a much more interesting game.

 

[Kyorisu]

Hint - http://www.zest.co.th/www/main/index.php - cheap games.

I know plenty of people who grabbed 2142 and BF2 through Zest. 2142 is good for obvious reasons such as balance but also because it's different. I'm tired of WW2 shooters, modern war shooters etc. Going into the future allows for that wacky aspect to kick in. Heck I don't see why so many video games refuse to step into an alternate time line when it comes to these things.

Vehicles no longer flatten a map and every single vehicle has a weak spot of some kind even the damn fast assault vehicles. Tanks can take 1 rocket or Pillum shot in the rear and they no longer trouble you. Walkers have the legs and underbelly. APCs and FAVs have the wheels and underbelly. The gunships used to be sucky due to EMP effecting them for 4 seconds usually resulting in them crashing into the ground, this has been changed to 3 seconds in 1.10.

 

[63]

Are they legal copies?

 

[BRUTUS]

I, personally, own it, but that doesn't mean im ecstatic about it. Battlefield 2142 as a game is not a bad game. All things considered, it is a very well designed game with an interesting premise and play modes that encourage moving on a map and not camping. The shortfall of 2142 is that it has all been done before. Mechwarrior+Battlefield 2 essentially. The primary selling point and the reason I bought the game though, I believe, is that it integrates the two very well and the new unlocks system for advanced items and weapons gives purpose to doing everything over and over.

Plus, who wouldn't want this thing?

Rail gun from Killzone, anyone?

 

[Kyorisu]

Are they legal copies?

Perfectly legal working copies.

Anyway Mechwarrior isn't a description I'd use at all. A game that's primarily focused around infantry combat doesn't' fall into the big lumbering machines department.

 

[Razor]

I was really reluctant to get 2142 initially because the demo didn't do much for me, but I just treated myself to it for christmas, and man! what a game!
I've had it for 4 days and have been playing every chance I get. can't get enough. The game feels and looks better than bf2, but I can't put my finger on as to why. the gameplay is an absolute blast aswell.
also, I'm noticing more teamwork on pretty much every server I've tried, which is definately a plus.
if you've been doubtful about getting this, just bite the bullet and give it a chance. it's not the 4th most played game on www.gamespy.com/stats for nothing, that's for sure.

It's behind Half Life, came out in 1997, Half Life 2, came out in 2005, and Battlefield 2 - one of the worst supported, horribly destroyed game in history. bf2 was great until they start releasing the patches, now the bf2 community has gone from "whens the next patch, so many bugs to fix" to "noooooooooooo please no more patches, theres too many bugs as it is".

 

[Kyorisu]

The horrid patching team is gone and at least for 2142 they are focusing on fixing problems and not adding more via new retarded game features. Vehicle drops anyone?

 

[DeusExMachina]

I got a $25 dollar copy of BF 2142 off Ebay. Granted it was in Thai...But that's easily fixable

 

[BRUTUS]

Anyway Mechwarrior isn't a description I'd use at all. A game that's primarily focused around infantry combat doesn't' fall into the big lumbering machines department.

I only implied it by meaning that the mechs are introduced. Albeit they do work much better than the ones from MechWarrior, and it definately doesn't feel like your handling a huge walking target, but rather a troop leveler even if the EMP totally renders it useless after the first hit. (I know it recovers from it but if you're not already dead by then you need to get some better opponents ie ones that know what a rocket launcher is or once again, that friggin awesome anti-tank gun)

sorry for the misunderstanding
and for those misled by what I said, B2142 is most definately mechwarrior.

 

[Uriel]

I am completely lost why they don't nurf the jets in BF2.
There is no defense against them! The AA is TERRIBLE and infantry don't have a single weapon to defend themselves.

I don't want the "they're trying to make things realistic" excuse. If that were the case, why don't we all give the vehicles fuel, oh and lets bag the whole revival system and guns will jam periodically.

Its a bunch of dinks who want to fly in a jet all game long because they are nigh invulnerable unless it's against other jets. Why don't we just turn this into a jet fighter game?

 

[Lucid]

I am completely lost why they don't nurf the jets in BF2.
There is no defense against them! The AA is TERRIBLE and infantry don't have a single weapon to defend themselves.

I don't want the "they're trying to make things realistic" excuse. If that were the case, why don't we all give the vehicles fuel, oh and lets bag the whole revival system and guns will jam periodically.

Its a bunch of dinks who want to fly in a jet all game long because they are nigh invulnerable unless it's against other jets. Why don't we just turn this into a jet fighter game?

I take it that you like the aircraft in BF2142?

 

[nutcrackr]

I play it because I like giving Pilum enemas muahahaha

 

[Uriel]

I take it that you like the aircraft in BF2142?

I hardly touch it, but when one comes hovering in, I'm able to put up a fight.

 

[Unfocused]

I play it because I like giving Pilum enemas muahahaha

I dropped a few walkers by spraying about 1,5 of a clip from an assault rifle in the balls, but never managed to take one down with one shot from the Pilum. It's really strange, cause I remember shooting a walker in the vents with the Pilum, only to find out it took no damage (didn't have the shields up either). I then shot it again and it was STILL walking, barely harmed. I'm guessing something was wrong with the hitboxes :? I did take down a walker with the rocket launcher to the balls, tho.

 

[Uriel]

Sometimes in battlefield, a rocket won't register. Happens a lot in BF2 and the smaller vehicles.

 

[DeusExMachina]

Uriel, what's your 2142 name?

 

[Uriel]

RiseoftheTriad
What's yours?

 

[DeusExMachina]

ComradeVoyager.

Anyone else who plays, add me n_n. We can use the Het vent server since no one else ever does.