11/12/2005 9:54:46 PM

11/13/2005 12:26:08 AM

well I got back in the saddle today after a month off due to work.

Its good to know that I can still kill groundpounders indiscriminately and at will

(this post dedicated to boonedocks)

11/19/2005 12:46:58 PM

Someone named Maug(numbers) ran into me in my heli.

When I was credited for the kills, they whined about it and accused me of ramming.

Was that you?

11/19/2005 1:42:00 PM

No

I'm Maugan_Ra

and I don't jet dart

(at least on purpose)

11/19/2005 2:08:54 PM

Speaking of which, I probably can't talk about your crappy tactics anymore, since I've been doing pretty darned well with the helicopter.


Then again, flying helicopters actually takes skill

11/19/2005 5:32:59 PM

I fly heli's as well.

but I disagree about your insinuation that jets take no skill.

11/19/2005 6:34:01 PM

Jets take skill...you have to be able to press "W" AND Right-click at the same time

11/19/2005 7:27:58 PM

I don't know of such things.

I use a joystick.

11/19/2005 11:12:00 PM

i have been tempted to buy/borrow a joystick just to mess more with helo's and jets

i know you can use keyboard, but i just end up not doing as well... especially with helo's. does the joystick help a lot?

11/19/2005 11:21:43 PM

i used a joystick when i would play FLIGHT SIMULATORS

11/19/2005 11:33:01 PM

IMO, nothing beats PS2-style gamepads for helos.

You've got three axiis and the throttle right at your thumbs.

They suck for jets, but what lame-ass would want to fly a jet, anyways?

11/19/2005 11:35:29 PM

Quote :

"i used a joystick when i would play FLIGHT SIMULATORS"

really? wow... you're the man

11/19/2005 11:38:54 PM

DD: for each his own.

11/20/2005 9:27:34 AM

this may be a really obvious question for someone who might know, but...

i want to play maps that arent the standard maps. i had a friend who was playing some very urban multiplayer map that i had never seen before. is there another map or patch i need to download? can i find these games on the public servers?

11/20/2005 2:00:46 PM

hhahahahah this is great.... I had a guy convinced tonight that I was the only one that should fly the plane, and if someone else got in it, he'd tk them for me.... thats dedication!

11/20/2005 10:41:38 PM

fucking awesome
ive learned a couple things about myself in this game
1 im fucking deadly with the anti tank kit
2 on certain maps im an insanely good medic

11/20/2005 11:03:04 PM

Wake Island is where the upgraded medic kit seems to shine.

11/20/2005 11:35:22 PM

I love wake island.


Just got back from 3 months of no playing because of the semester work, and I got the update and bam...


After 1 round of playing I jumped up 3 ranks, got 6 new badges, and unlocked 3 more weapons with the new ranks. It rules. The new sounds the APC's and cars make are great.

I like this game more than before.

It was so worth the 45$ I spent back during the summer.

11/21/2005 12:30:33 PM

Quote :

"SlipStream and I had some pretty good rounds last night. There was a guy flying the Cobra on Kubra Dam that was insane. If he got on your tail you were dead, neither of us could shake him. I saw him doing some crazy ass moves in the chopper that made it look like he was out of control and about to crash, then somehow he would pull it back level and fly away. Probably one of the better Cobra pilots I've seen."

if it wasn't me then it was my twin brother

11/21/2005 12:39:18 PM

i got the expansion today, installed it and it updated my bf2 to 1.1 and now i can't play until tomorrow at 1pm est.

owned

11/21/2005 2:27:13 PM

and you wasted your money too.


double PWN3D

11/21/2005 3:13:45 PM

I will purchase the expansion tommorow..

I can't wait!

11/21/2005 3:43:13 PM

$30, don't care. more up close and fun combat.

11/21/2005 3:47:29 PM

11/21/2005 3:49:01 PM

^^Where did you buy it from?

I called the gamestop at University Mall in Chapel Hell and they won't sell until tommorow :-(

[Edited on November 21, 2005 at 3:49 PM. Reason : __]

11/21/2005 3:49:42 PM

11/21/2005 3:52:44 PM

Do you play as the MEC often?

11/21/2005 3:53:34 PM

I want to get the expansion so I can play insurgent class

11/21/2005 4:01:20 PM

11/21/2005 4:08:13 PM

i pre-ordered mine w/ free overnight shipping and no tax and a gay t-shirt from gamestop. came this morning from ups.

11/21/2005 4:19:20 PM

this sux..i found an awesome server that i really liked and now cause of the stupid expansion i cant play on the server unless i upgrade. grrr. fuckin EA.

11/21/2005 7:11:51 PM

patch for bf2 tomorrow noob. all original servers are fine, only the new SF servers are for expansion owners.

11/21/2005 11:56:20 PM

[Edited on November 22, 2005 at 12:15 AM. Reason : ..]

11/22/2005 12:14:56 AM

got the expansion installed

11/22/2005 1:49:32 AM

buying it today

I think

11/22/2005 8:47:53 AM

So is there like a 1.04 patch or something for the regular BF2?

11/22/2005 8:48:28 AM

v1.12 patch

[Edited on November 22, 2005 at 9:20 AM. Reason : ]

11/22/2005 9:18:32 AM

if they are available, someone post the patch changes

11/22/2005 10:23:53 AM

ftp://largedownloads.ea.com/pub/patches/bf2_v1_12update.exe

11/22/2005 1:36:01 PM

apparently this patch is even for new retail owners of special forces, so EVERYONE has to get it!

11/22/2005 2:12:58 PM

Battlefield 2: Special Forces V1.12
ReadMe File
November 18, 2005
================================================================================


Thank you for purchasing the Battlefield 2: Special Forces expansion.

This readme file contains last minute information that did not make it into the
manual, as well as more detailed information on various features already covered
in the manual.


================================================================================
Patch v1.12
================================================================================


IMPORTANT
- If you have installed the 1.12 patch to core Battlefield 2 and then installed
Battlefield 2: Special Forces, you will need to re-apply the 1.12 patch again
to be able to play on 1.12 Servers.



BUG FIXES
- Fixed a crash when users switch weapons using the mouse wheel while piloting a
bomber (SU-34, F-15 and J10) in core BF2 maps.
- Removed the Grappling Hook and the Zip Line from kits from
"The Iron Gator" map.
- Fixed single player loading screens to match map selection image.
- Fixed an issue in the menus so that users can click on BF2:SF ribbons to
view the descriptions.
- Fixed an issue in the Browser so that BF2:SF servers are now represented with
a green "2" icon.
- Global improvement of collision detection on the Grappling Hook and
the Zip Line.
- Fixed damage state artillery icon on the 3d map when an artillery
is destroyed.


CHANGE of VIDEO SPECS
- GeForce FX 5900 family:
GeForce FX 5900 Ultra
GeForce FX 5900
GeForce FX 5900XT
GeForce FX 5950 Ultra
GeForce FX 5900ZT
GeForce PCX 5900
- For these cards, the default video settings have been changed to LOW.


UPDATE TO GRAPPLING HOOK AND ZIP LINE DESCRIPTION

GRAPPLING HOOK
- The GRAPPLING HOOK is part of the Assault and Anti-tank kits. Throw it using
the fire or alternate fire buttons. Press "E" to get on and off of the rope.
Use the direction keys to climb the rope. The rope will connect to any static
object in the world, which means it will not work on terrain or vehicles. Any
Assault or Anti-Tank kit can pick up any grappling hook, even those from other
teams, as long as you do not already have one in your kit at the time.

ZIP LINE
- The ZIP LINE is part of the Special Forces and Sniper kits. Use the fire button
to shoot the line and use the alternate fire button to check if the target is a
viable connection point or not. Once the line is in place, use "E" to get on.
You will slide down the line automatically. Any Spec-Ops or Sniper kit can pick
up any zip line, even those from the other team, as long as you do not already
have one in your kit at the time.


================================================================================
BATTLEFIELD 2â„¢: SPECIAL FORCES SPECIFIC FEATURES
================================================================================

IMPORTANT MESSAGE REGARDING EXPANSION PACK AND MULTIPLAYER
When Battlefield 2: Special Forces is installed, a new update is applied. However,
with this new content it is not possible to play on the Internet or LAN with
Battlefield 2 1.03 users.

To be able to play together with Battlefield 2 core users, you need to have
update 1.1 or later.

- In order to play Special Forces in multiplayer on the internet you will need
to download the latest patch from EA.

NIGHT VISION
- The NIGHT VISION is bound to the "7" key by default. When it is enabled, it
will allow you to see better in dark areas. There is a battery life on the
goggles that will deplete with usage and replenish when not in use.

GRAPPLING HOOK
- The GRAPPLING HOOK is part of the Assault and Anti-tank kits. Throw it using
the fire or alternate fire buttons. Press "E" to get on and off of the rope.
Use the direction keys to climb the rope. The rope will connect to any static
object in the world, which means it will not work on terrain or vehicles. Any
Assault or Anti-Tank kit can pick up any grappling hook, even those from other
teams, as long as you do not already have one in your kit at the time.

ZIP LINE
- The ZIP LINE is part of the Special Forces and Sniper kits. Use the fire button to
shoot the line and use the alternate fire button to check if the target is a
viable connection point or not. Once the line is in place, use "E" to get on.
You will slide down the line automatically. Any Spec-Ops or Sniper kit can pick
up any zip line, even those from other teams, as long as you do not already have
one in your kit at the time.

FLASH BANG
- The FLASH BANG is used to stun other players. The FLASH BANG is part of the
Assault kit. Use it like a hand grenade. When it detonates, anyone in the effect
area will be deafened and those looking at the explosion will be blinded as well.

TEAR GAS
- The TEAR GAS will linger in an area for a short time. The TEAR GAS is part of the
Support kit. While active, anyone in the cloud will become affected. While affected,
players will be blind and unable to sprint. Use the GAS MASK (default key "8") to
avoid being affected by the gas. Once affected however, the gas mask will not
cure you. It will only prevent further affects.

UNLOCKS
- By playing on a Battlefield 2â„¢: Special Forces map, you will gain the priviledge
of being able to unlock some of the Battlefield 2â„¢: Special Forces weapons for use
in regular BF2 maps. These unlocks are considered to be tier 2 unlocks, where as
the original unlocks are considered to be tier 1. You must first have unlocked
the tier 1 weapon for a particular kit before you can access and unlock the tier 2
weapon. As an example, if you must unlock the G3A3 for the assault kit before you
can unlock the F2000 for the assault kit.

GRAPPLING HOOK AND ZIP LINE RELOAD TIME
- The grappling hook and zip line take roughly 15 seconds to reload at the resupply
crate.

11/22/2005 2:39:04 PM

Ooooh! What are the new unlocks?

11/22/2005 6:20:46 PM

Quote :

"pc versions can have servers up to 64 players"

only 64 players? lame

Tribes 1 did 128 and 4 teams ;-]

11/22/2005 6:32:52 PM

the zip line is pretty cool, but the grappling hook is real slow to climb so i end up getting shot

11/22/2005 8:42:11 PM

Expansion = Counterstrike: Battlefield 2

11/22/2005 8:53:29 PM

Expansion = more squad tactics needed

Just because we now have flash bangs and you can't fly jets all over the place doesn't mean it's counterstrike.

11/22/2005 9:53:09 PM

Ok so I picked it up from BestBuy on the way home from work tonight.

Have yet to play it but I just installed it.

I am really confused right now though.

There was a patch that was applied to the game as it installed.

Do I need the one they released as well today inorder to play?

11/22/2005 9:56:24 PM

yes, you need to install BF2:SF and then the v1.12 patch

11/22/2005 10:11:41 PM

New badges and medals (not sure about ribbons yet) along with the new weapons.

11/23/2005 1:46:29 AM