More 1.4 Beta Testers Needed

[Supertech]

Re: More 1.4 Beta Testers Needed

EA would be wise to release a 1.4 Linux PATCH for servers seeing how 80% of the servers out there are Linux. Everythime those idiots relese a patch anyone running a Linux BF 2 server has to run the entire installer again via SSH and then reconfigure BF2cc again etc etc etc. SO anyone who knows how to set up a Linux BF2 server knows what Im talking about. Anyone whos never set up a BF2 server (including BF2cc) in Linux via SSH STFU. LOL

[[MyIS]Crrrazzzy]

Re: More 1.4 Beta Testers Needed

From the video i watched of some guy at dice, forgot his name, it was the 40 minutes long interview one. He said that the Beta program for 2142 will be INVITE only.

i heard that in that interview as well ..... but who's to say that if we give them great feedback here...... that it won't change

i know for a fact that if a company gets what tehy are looking for in 1 area .. .why would they leave it to go to another .... lets show them that the community can do this....

all they need. .. is for you to play on the server.

As 1 of the GSP's supplying the equipment i can tell you for certain they are looking at TONS of data on a daily basis ..... from us alone... nevermind what the other gps's are sending them ....

but in that data = empty servers ......... we need YOU in there testing them and making them crash so they can see whats broken and fix it :salute:

EA would be wise to release a 1.4 Linux PATCH for servers seeing how 80% of the servers out there are Linux. Everythime those idiots relese a patch anyone running a Linux BF 2 server has to run the entire installer again via SSH and then reconfigure BF2cc again etc etc etc. SO anyone who knows how to set up a Linux BF2 server knows what Im talking about. Anyone whos never set up a BF2 server (including BF2cc) in Linux via SSH STFU. LOL

all of our server running 1.4 Beta2 are infact *nix based :)

[Dark0ne]

Re: More 1.4 Beta Testers Needed

Beta testing isn't my job, that's for DICE to do. The community can hardly be to blame for the fact DICE cannot release a working patch and I have little faith in the idea that the community will be listened to if they report bugs in the game. Instead I see it more as a scapegoat for DICE to fall back on if the next patch is buggy ("hey, you guys got to beta test it too!") and also as a way to take more time on releasing the patch (and freeing up more people to work on 2142 in the hope it'll be better than QW -- which it won't).

[Knight Rider]

Re: More 1.4 Beta Testers Needed

I would gladly test the 1.4 patch, IF i was able to test it on my server also

[[TxM]Spitfire]

Re: More 1.4 Beta Testers Needed

you know people whould download it if there was a way to unstall the patch so they can still play current full patch

[JonnyMacFred102]

Re: More 1.4 Beta Testers Needed

I don't play on the beta servers any more because there are usually no infantry only ones and if there are, nobody is playing in them. No servers are populated so i find 1.3 ones or mods to play.

you know people whould download it if there was a way to unstall the patch so they can still play current full patch

There is:)

Just create a separate bf2 directory and install both patches at the same time!

[GanjaTron]

Re: More 1.4 Beta Testers Needed

Beta testing isn't my job, that's for DICE to do. The community can hardly be to blame for the fact DICE cannot release a working patch and I have little faith in the idea that the community will be listened to if they report bugs in the game. Instead I see it more as a scapegoat for DICE to fall back on if the next patch is buggy ("hey, you guys got to beta test it too!") and also as a way to take more time on releasing the patch (and freeing up more people to work on 2142 in the hope it'll be better than QW -- which it won't).

Boom!! Thank you.. It isn't our job to find their bugs. You've ****ted on the community enough. Now I'm offically done with the POS game.. you've had over a year to fix this.. but yet you keep screwing the community.

[Lailonn]

Re: More 1.4 Beta Testers Needed

This is Bugs list from Polish community. We created this many weeks ago . I have send this list to EA and get "thanks" from them for that. it was before first 1.4 info. Please tell me how many bugs from this list(some of those are exploits) was fixed in 1.4 beta 2 ? As i wrote in last post, 3 ! They don't care about BF2 anymore. 1.4 will be the last patch and it will not fix even 1% of all bugs...

1) Sometimes „Join Game” screen appears again although we're already in the game.
2) When Squad Leader is in place where he can’t stand up, squad members can’t respawn on him but respawn icon is still green.
3) Sometimes supply drop doesn’t appear at all.
4) Type 85 can shot only in auto mode.
5) Sometimes gunner can’t control TV rocket.
6) Red/Blue name tag bug is still here.
7) Sometimes nothing happens after firing a TV rocket, instead it just loads next one.
8 ) Some bullets don’t hit target. You can shoot whole clip to an enemy but he will survive. It happens in tanks too.
9) Changing sits in a helicopter disturbs AA rockets' locking on you. Locking on should continue even when you change place in a vehicle.
10) Sometimes ammo packs and health packs fall inside the map. It affects C4 also, moreover they fall inside vehicles too.
11) Sometimes instead of one, we throw two ammo packs, health packs, grenades at once. After few seconds one disappears.
12) Commander is able to spot an enemy even without Scan or UAV. He should have spotting ability only while scan is in progress. When scan is over and info about enemy had disappeared, he should not be able to spot enemies until next scan/UAV.
13) In some cases revived player doesn't have his kit.
14) Sometimes when you change back to TV mode after some time, instead of ready rocket you will find that it's reloading again.
15) Sometimes rockets go through objects. It happens to all types of rockets.
16) Game doesn’t show other players' animation properly. When you change to stand/crouch position very fast while being behind a wall etc., you will be able to see and shoot enemy behind it but enemy won’t see you for short time. Also going to prone position takes more time for animation than for hitboxes.
17) Jeep drop should work like supply drop. It shouldn’t drop exactly in pointed place.
18 ) Planes shouldn’t be able to slow down so much, that they are able to shoot down helicopters with gun only and then fly away using boost. They should fall down and crash.
19) Sometimes claymores don’t work at all, in other situations they blow up when we are few meters away from them.
20) When player is laying behind obstacle his legs stick out on the other side.
21) Jeeps shouldn't be allowed to be dropped on buildings, etc.
22) AK guns should be less accurate. Often they win fight on long distance with M16 and on short they overpower it with better damage and auto mode.
23) Game crashes too often.
24) After TK with claymore/mine both players should get negative scores.
25) After 1.3 servers are crashing more often.
26) Vehicles lose hp even when they pull off from small hill.
27) Player loses hit points when he runs downstairs.
28 ) You can’t control your character for a moment after running on top of the stairs. Many players fall down from Construction building on Sharqi Peninsula because of that.
29) Sometimes you must use defibrillator 2-3 times to revive someone.
30) Shooting sound loops sometimes. It happens usually with unlocked weapons.
31) Server browser doesn’t show information properly.
32) Sometimes vehicles on mini map have player icon.
33) When player gets in dropped jeep he will have “drop” icon over his head.
34) Sometimes zoom in sniper rifles, AT changes back to normal mode. Even if we don’t click at all.
35) Spawn map appears again even if we close it using “X”.
36) J10 maneuverability should be decreased or AA rockets should be much more effective against it.
37) F15 maneuverability should be increased.
38 ) AA rockets should be a bit more effective against F18.
39) Plane cannons should be more effective against other planes.
40) Planes can destroy AA turrets before they are in their sight. They shouldn’t be able to attack so precisely before they see their target.
41) Sometimes enemy unit spotted by commander is displayed with green icon or is not displayed at all.
42) Vehicle drop can destroy artillery or other vehicles.
43) In 1.3 logging and map loading take more time.
44) Disconnecting without any reasons.
45) Sometimes Stinger can lock on enemy chopper from further than normal distance. You can get lock on Sharqi Peninsula by Stinger from MEC base when you are near TV Station.
46) Player can get inside some buildings like Hotel on Strike At Karkand.
47) Sometimes you need to press fire button few times when you are sitting in TOW to shoot.
48 ) Sometimes enemy helicopter is not showed on map after being spotted.
49) UAVs shouldn’t fly on the same altitude. They sometimes destroy each other.
50) When you are shooting with M4 at people in MEC/China jeeps bullets go through them without making any damage.
51) Defibrillator should have shorter range. Medic should crouch next to wounded guy to help him.
52) Planes and choppers are crashing when they hit parachute.
53) When player is lying on a building and looks downwards it looks like he is looking forward. You should crouch to look down when being on edge of building etc.
54) Medic heals himself when he is in a vehicle.
55) Sometimes artillery doesn’t do any damage even when it hits near the target.
56) Medic should be able to revive other player only after he calls for medic.
57) Claymores should be destroyable with grenades
58 ) Player should be able to change squad when he is dead but after that game should add time to respawn, maybe 10s.
59) Players should be able to write in chat in pause mode.
60) Alternative server browsers like All Seeing Eye should work without any problems.
61) Vehicle moving from the respawn place should push away other players, not kill them.
62) Server information menu in game is always showing standard port.
63) Commander can use his menu even when he is dead. He just opens squads' menu and clicks right mouse button few times on the map.
64) Smoke grenades should works longer and be more effective.
65) Assault should have two smoke grenades.
66) Sometimes game identifies us as Privates although we have higher rank.

[Dangerdog]

Re: More 1.4 Beta Testers Needed

Played beta 2, bugs found, bugs reported.

They took down the official bug reporting sticky threads on the UK forums, they need to either put out a “Release Candidate” patch to stress test or push out the 1.4 patch as final (hopefully with the bugs reported in beta 2 fixed), even if it’s not perfect if all it did were fix the server crashing issues it would be a relief to a lot of players.

Either way, an official update as to the status of the 1.4 patch would be welcome.

[Scinto]

Re: More 1.4 Beta Testers Needed

you know people whould download it if there was a way to unstall the patch so they can still play current full patch

did you read the readme file that comes with the patch?

[Mr_Mondo]

Re: More 1.4 Beta Testers Needed

if i DL the beta will i have to uninstall and reinstall when when the actual patch comes out?
and where can i look at the readme?

[Brow]

Re: More 1.4 Beta Testers Needed

Its true, I think that we all need to get more involved. I think they are finally giving us a chance to speak our minds and they will listen to us.

I admit that I haven't messed with it yet. I have it downloaded, but when I went to dupe my bf2 folder, it told me that I have about 52 minutes remaining...eh...I didn't have time to wait that long.

I think I will give it a shot this weekend.

[slip777]

Re: More 1.4 Beta Testers Needed

The original unpatched BF2 was near perfect, now they've ****ed it up so much it's a completely different game. I won't be buying 2142, or any DICE developed game for that matter.

[elstonieo]

Re: More 1.4 Beta Testers Needed

at the moment there are about as many players playing 1.4beta as there are most mods. To fix it EA needed/needs to have 20ish offical servers(around the world) playing beta 1.4 that have there stats count otherwise ur avarage joe player wont even bother.

[Dangerdog]

Re: More 1.4 Beta Testers Needed

I downloaded both beta patches, the READ ME FIRST.doc was in beta 1 but not beta 2 zip file.

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! Post feedback -> HERE

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.