BF2 BETA 2 is OUT!

[Talus]

BF2_Beta_Full_v2.zip 521.64 MB
BF2_Beta_Incr_v2.zip 137.50 MB

Hello everyone! Based on player feedback and bug reporting we are moving forward with our second 1.4 Beta version. This version has additional bug fixes and the following changes to the “Road to Jalalabad” map and the “No Vehicles” server option.

Road to Jalalabad

- Tickets adjustements
- Removal of 1 US tank to help address balance issues.

No Vehicles Option

- Added a new Server Browser Filter option for No Vehicles
- Return Health to default BF2 level
- Return Medic pack and Revive values to Default BF2
- Default spawn times to Default BF2 setting.
- No Vehicles is now a ranked server option!

We kept:

- Keep the current sprint bar setting (I.e. 2x sprint)
- Keep the current Vehicle exclusion list (i.e. we are not introducing light jeeps etc, just keeping the boats on Carrier levels).


We will be working with the Battlefield server providers to have Phase 2 servers hosted. Client files will be hosted in the same locations as the first 1.4 Beta. Please note that once you download the new 1.4 Beta you must:

- Delete your previous 1.4 Beta folders
- Follow these steps to back up your 1.3 install

> Go to “C:\Program Files\EA GAMES”
> Right click the “Battlefield 2” folder and choose “Copy”
> Right click anywhere away from this folder and choose “Paste”
> Once the copy has completed, you will have two folders named “Battlefield 2” and “Copy of Battlefield 2”
> Install the patch 1.4 beta, then start the game as normal


When you wish to switch back to the release version of BF2, use the following steps:

- Go to “C:\Program Files\EA GAMES”
- Right click the “Battlefield 2” folder and choose “Rename”
- Rename the folder to something like “Battlefield 2 Beta”
- Right click the “Copy of Battlefield 2” folder
- Rename the folder the “Battlefield 2”
- Start the game as normal.

Please make sure to take the proper steps to safeguard your 1.3 BF2 install and join us in making this the best patch possible.

-The Battlefield Team.
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Sentience
Community Co-ordinator
EA GAMES

[imported_Jazza]

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Downloading now!

[imported_[UTAC] Incognito]

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mmmm, interesting...

[Talus]

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I'll post the change log if there is one.

Installing now.

README is the same:

================================================== ==============================
Battlefield 2™: V1.4
ReadMe File
June 30, 2006
================================================== ==============================


================================================== ==============================
Patch v1.4
================================================== ==============================


GAMEPLAY TWEAKS

- The vehicle drop has been modified to help prevent exploits such as blocking
enemy vehicles, destroying vehicles and commander assets, or as an alternative
to artillery.
- C4 tossing distance has been reduced.
- A prone->crouch delay has been added.


BUG FIXES

- Fixed the Linux server hangs when trying to load a Special Forces Co-Op map.
- Another attempt at fixing the Red/Blue nametag bug.
- Fixed the missing server info on the map briefing screen.
- Fixed the server browser issues with updating info.
- Fixed the filter by maps size option in the server browser.
- Fixed a low reproducibility crash bug related to the vehicle drop.
- Fixed a crash in Co-op after a player is revived without a kit.
- Fixed a server crash on Linux 32 when trying to rotate maps in Coop Mode.
- Fixed the occasionnal red distance marker appearing on the ground.
- Fixed the bug that caused the player's arms to become invisible when switching
weapons.
- Co-Op bot console commands now function on local servers.
- Fixed the excessive damage taken by the Muscle Car.
- Adjusted the minimum number of players to start the round
on ranked servers.
The new values for 16, 32 and 64 players are 6, 8 and 8 respectively.
- Re-enabled unlocks on unranked servers.
- Commander options are no longer available whilst commander is dead.
- Fixed bug where a spawn point is shown as selected when it is not if player has
spawned in during the preview round.
- Co-Op (Local Server) - Fixed the issue where no other players may join the server
if the server host is kicked and banned.
- Ranked Servers now force unlocks.
- Added support for multiple gamemodes in single maplist for mods
.



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[The Soup Nazi]

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mmmm, yummy! thanks. :)

[Talus]

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[Dangerdog]

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:shock: No READ ME NOW.doc oops!

I'll repost the one from Beta1, you have to patch your 1.3 install and not the 1.4 Beta1 install, copy that 1.3 install again people!

Beta Disclaimer

Greetings!
By taking part in this BETA you are accepting the risks related to the use of non-final code. EA & DICE are not responsible for any harm caused by the use of these files. EA will not provide customer support for any issues related to the use of any BETA related files. Any issues experienced during the use of these files should be reported to the EA Battlefield2 forums.

Helpful Tips:

Installation steps to protect your original BF2 install:
Beta Installation

1. Go to “C:\Program Files\EA GAMES”
2. Right click the “Battlefield 2” folder and choose “Copy”
3. Right click anywhere away from this folder and choose “Paste”
4. Once the copy has completed, you will have two folders named “Battlefield 2” and “Copy of Battlefield 2”
5. Install the patch 1.4 beta, then start the game as normal

When you wish to switch back to the release version of BF2, use the following steps:

1. Go to “C:\Program Files\EA GAMES”
2. Right click the “Battlefield 2” folder and choose “Rename”
3. Rename the folder to something like “Battlefield 2 Beta”
4. Right click the “Copy of Battlefield 2” folder
5. Rename the folder the “Battlefield 2”
6. Start the game as normal.

The shortcut will run BF2.exe from whichever folder is named “Battlefield 2” and both installations share the same registry entries.

Using the above steps will negate the need to completely uninstall and re-install whenever you wish to switch from the retail version to the beta version and vice versa.

Feedback & Bug Reporting: There will be threads hosted on the EA forums in which you can provide your feedback on the 1.4 patch. Please direct all feedback to these lists and not to customer service. Customer Service will not provide support for any Patch Beta issues. We are eager to receive your feedback on this patch beta!

Communicate in game: When playing in one of the BETA servers make sure to communicate any issues you see to others in the server. This will allow you to quickly discover if the issues you experience are unique to you or not.

Screenshots: It is extremely helpful to our development teams to be able to have a visual reference for any issues or feedback you provide. Whenever possible please provide a screenshot with your bug reports or feedback.

Crash Logs: If you experience a crash please check your dmp file located at: C:\Documents and Settings\<xxx>\My Documents\Battlefield 2\Dmp. Report your crash in the Official EA Forums and be prepared to provide the dump file if requested.

DX Diag report: For any technical issue experienced we may need you to provide your system spec and driver information. All of this can be gathered by selecting the ‘run’ option in the start menu and entering “dxdiag” then pressing Enter.

[imported_AbblePC]

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lol, most people will be so fubar'ed from having two copies of the game from thefirst patch.. this will only confuse them even more.. so we will have even less people testing the beta 2 now.

I know I spent a few hours online already from the previous patch mostly explaining and remoting to some of thier pc's just to get the patch installed correctly for them.. some people just find it too difficult to do ?!?

Personally though.. I find it should eliminate alot of the I wanna play the latest but have no idea what Im doing.. which would possibly be the ones in the test servers causing grief anyway... go figure.

[=GzR=Damager]

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so they are fixing all of the irrelevant co-op crap ... who cares?

FIX THE CORE GAME DAMMIT! .. c4 throwing and prone delays .. WTF?

[mjrstiffie]

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MutliPlay in UK has it too

http://hosting.multiplay.co.uk/?p=/ftpfiles.php%3Fpid%3D0%26fid%3D17462

[Talus]

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Those are the same notes as BETA1...so nobody knows yet what has been changed in BETA2.

WTG DICE

[imported_Jazza]

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Ok I just played for a quick 2 minutes, bunny hopping is pretty much gone. You can still run and 'throw' (prone) yourself onto the ground, but getting back up takes a lot longer.

Didn't notice any difference with the C4 throwing (I could never do it anyway).

Performance seems to be better! (!!)

[Liam.]

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24/7 Jalalabad Yay

[Talus]

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I really haven't noticed any differences..looks like they are focusing 100% of their time on this new gameplay mode

Yay..taking the vehicles out of BATTLEFIELD.

[Liam.]

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My patch appears to have frozen...incremental