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JBT

Lifer
Nov 28, 2001
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Anyone know how in xfire to make it launch the game with 1920x1200 resolution? When I try to join a server through xfire it just uses whatever I have set in the actual game nut what I use in my regular BF2 short cut.
 

Spacecomber

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Apr 21, 2000
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I haven't tried this, but I wonder if editing Xfire's xfire_games.ini file would work. Searching that file, you can find the Battlefield 2 section:

[4578]
LongName=Battlefield 2
ShortName=bf2
Icon=bf2.ico
LauncherDirKey=HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Electronic Arts\EA GAMES\Battlefield 2\InstallDir
LauncherExe=BF2.exe
LauncherPasswordArgs=+password %UA_GAME_HOST_PASSWORD%
LauncherNetworkArgs=+joinServer %UA_GAME_HOST_NAME% +port %UA_GAME_HOST_PORT% %UA_LAUNCHER_PASSWORD_ARGS%
Launch=%UA_LAUNCHER_EXE_PATH% +menu 1 +fullscreen 1 %UA_LAUNCHER_NETWORK_ARGS%
ServerStatusType=BF2
CanBeUpForGame=TRUE
InGameRenderer=D3D9
ExcludeIPPorts=80,28910,29900,29901,29902,29903,29904

You can see the line with "+menu 1 +fullscreen1"; I'd try adding the usual screen settings after that, as you did with your desktop shortcut.

Of course, all the usual cautions, about making a back up of the original version of this file before you edit it, apply.

Space
 

JBT

Lifer
Nov 28, 2001
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Originally posted by: Spacecomber
I haven't tried this, but I wonder if editing Xfire's xfire_games.ini file would work. Searching that file, you can find the Battlefield 2 section:

[4578]
LongName=Battlefield 2
ShortName=bf2
Icon=bf2.ico
LauncherDirKey=HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Electronic Arts\EA GAMES\Battlefield 2\InstallDir
LauncherExe=BF2.exe
LauncherPasswordArgs=+password %UA_GAME_HOST_PASSWORD%
LauncherNetworkArgs=+joinServer %UA_GAME_HOST_NAME% +port %UA_GAME_HOST_PORT% %UA_LAUNCHER_PASSWORD_ARGS%
Launch=%UA_LAUNCHER_EXE_PATH% +menu 1 +fullscreen 1 %UA_LAUNCHER_NETWORK_ARGS%
ServerStatusType=BF2
CanBeUpForGame=TRUE
InGameRenderer=D3D9
ExcludeIPPorts=80,28910,29900,29901,29902,29903,29904

You can see the line with "+menu 1 +fullscreen1"; I'd try adding the usual screen settings after that, as you did with your desktop shortcut.

Of course, all the usual cautions, about making a back up of the original version of this file before you edit it, apply.

Space

oh nice thanks. I figured it would be something like that. I'll try it tonight.
 

Jack Ryan

Golden Member
Jun 11, 2004
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Alright dudes, I added all of you who posted your Xfire or added me to their list. I had fun playing with a couple of you last night, hopefully soon we can get a few more so our squad has a little flavor of each class.

I'll probably be on tonight!
 

Xyclone

Lifer
Aug 24, 2004
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Originally posted by: KMDupont64
Alright dudes, I added all of you who posted your Xfire or added me to their list. I had fun playing with a couple of you last night, hopefully soon we can get a few more so our squad has a little flavor of each class.

I'll probably be on tonight!

I was out all night yesterday, so I coulnd't play. :)

I'm up for some BF2 tonight, but I'm sleeping early these few days (2 AM PST), so I can get adjusted for next week, where I'll be at summer camp. :D

Anyways, I recommend acquiring the BF:V soundtrack and playing it in the background while you play, it's the only thing BF2 is missing, a great soundtrack. See you all on the Battlefield!
Hit it! :p
 

Tremulant

Diamond Member
Jul 2, 2004
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I'd join, but I can't even play.

My ping is anywhere between 250 and 2500 from 8am-Midnight. Even worse between 8pm-10pm.

It fvcking sucks :(

I have a headset too, but it's not plugged in (I'm lazy.) I should plugin the mic only though, but I haven't.

xfire name is juicetan, haven't been on it in a few months though
 

1ManArmY

Golden Member
Mar 7, 2003
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count me in this sounds like fun. just dL'd xfire

BF2 name STR8BaLLeR & [47TH_CSH]1MaNArmY
 

Xyclone

Lifer
Aug 24, 2004
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*NOTICE*: BF2 Stats are down for the time being. EA only has 1 stats server, and all the community stat sites have lagged it up. So, EA is blocking all community sites from their stats servers. Updated stats will *NOT* show on stats sites.
 

40Hands

Diamond Member
Jun 29, 2004
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My xfire account is the same as mine here. I agree with the team play thing. It makes a game much more fun if people actually pay attention. When I say "Enemy armor spotted" kill it or GTFO of the way!

I am looking for some good attack chopper gunners. I can fly around damn good but i suck if I have a crappy gunner...

I live in VT and usually play after 5pm on weekdays.
 

StevenYoo

Diamond Member
Jul 4, 2001
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Originally posted by: BroeBo
My xfire account is the same as mine here. I agree with the team play thing. It makes a game much more fun if people actually pay attention. When I say "Enemy armor spotted" kill it or GTFO of the way!

I am looking for some good attack chopper gunners. I can fly around damn good but i suck if I have a crappy gunner...

I live in VT and usually play after 5pm on weekdays.

i'm a pretty decent chopper gunner.

i'm ok on the tv-missiles. but practice makes perfect.

oh, and i'd love to join as well! i'll go and get xfire

my BF2 name is steveyoo97
 

JBT

Lifer
Nov 28, 2001
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Originally posted by: JBT
Originally posted by: Spacecomber
I haven't tried this, but I wonder if editing Xfire's xfire_games.ini file would work. Searching that file, you can find the Battlefield 2 section:

[4578]
LongName=Battlefield 2
ShortName=bf2
Icon=bf2.ico
LauncherDirKey=HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Electronic Arts\EA GAMES\Battlefield 2\InstallDir
LauncherExe=BF2.exe
LauncherPasswordArgs=+password %UA_GAME_HOST_PASSWORD%
LauncherNetworkArgs=+joinServer %UA_GAME_HOST_NAME% +port %UA_GAME_HOST_PORT% %UA_LAUNCHER_PASSWORD_ARGS%
Launch=%UA_LAUNCHER_EXE_PATH% +menu 1 +fullscreen 1 %UA_LAUNCHER_NETWORK_ARGS%
ServerStatusType=BF2
CanBeUpForGame=TRUE
InGameRenderer=D3D9
ExcludeIPPorts=80,28910,29900,29901,29902,29903,29904

You can see the line with "+menu 1 +fullscreen1"; I'd try adding the usual screen settings after that, as you did with your desktop shortcut.

Of course, all the usual cautions, about making a back up of the original version of this file before you edit it, apply.

Space

oh nice thanks. I figured it would be something like that. I'll try it tonight.

BTW =editing this didn't work. anyone else have thoughts
 

1ManArmY

Golden Member
Mar 7, 2003
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got my username 1manarmy69 add me to your friends list

STR8BaLLeR or [47th_CSH]1MaNArmY BF2 accounts
 

dnuggett

Diamond Member
Sep 13, 2003
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Just dl'd it. Added some names from the thread here.... my handle is dnuggett. Feel free to add me!
 

ryanv12

Senior member
May 4, 2005
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Hey guys, just signed up for xfire. My alias is ryanv12

same as in the game and on this forum :D

I would enjoy some teamwork play. I like to fly the most and I appreciate when squad members actually call in targets they want me to hit. I'll add all of you guys, and see you in game!

edit...here's my stats so my post isn't useless...

http://www.bf2s.com/player/ryanv12/

It's a little off, cause I think I'm up to over 8000 global points or whatever...doesn't matter anyways. Let's have some fun
 

Kaspian

Golden Member
Aug 30, 2004
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I finally got to play with a cople of you last night. Played a little bit with dupont64 (he was bussy mowing down these guys from the 9th xxx clan :) Then I got to play with Broe and Juicetan. Broe excellent chopper pilot (I got to be his gunner and we were just nailing the enemy to the wall. And Juicetan, an excellent teamplayer (he would adjust his gameplay accornding to the current situation).

Good games last night. Hopefully it will be the same tonight or better if we get more AT'ers in.

:thumbsup::):music:
 

40Hands

Diamond Member
Jun 29, 2004
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Originally posted by: Kaspian
I finally got to play with a cople of you last night. Played a little bit with dupont64 (he was bussy mowing down these guys from the 9th xxx clan :) Then I got to play with Broe and Juicetan. Broe excellent chopper pilot (I got to be his gunner and we were just nailing the enemy to the wall. And Juicetan, an excellent teamplayer (he would adjust his gameplay accornding to the current situation).

Good games last night. Hopefully it will be the same tonight or better if we get more AT'ers in.

:thumbsup::):music:


Yep, that was some quality gunnin Kas. :thumbsup: Looking forward to being your pilot again.
 

The Dude

Member
Jan 26, 2005
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Originally posted by: JBT
I'm located in Vermont. I typically don't play till after 10 PM EST.


Far out. Where abouts? My folks live up in St. Johnsbury area. I'm in Ohio.

Xfire: ottinger


I have adapted to the lack of teamplay, but welcome it.
 

40Hands

Diamond Member
Jun 29, 2004
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Originally posted by: The Dude
Originally posted by: JBT
I'm located in Vermont. I typically don't play till after 10 PM EST.


Far out. Where abouts? My folks live up in St. Johnsbury area. I'm in Ohio.

Xfire: ottinger


I have adapted to the lack of teamplay, but welcome it.

I live in Burlington, VT
 

JBT

Lifer
Nov 28, 2001
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Originally posted by: BroeBo
Originally posted by: The Dude
Originally posted by: JBT
I'm located in Vermont. I typically don't play till after 10 PM EST.


Far out. Where abouts? My folks live up in St. Johnsbury area. I'm in Ohio.

Xfire: ottinger


I have adapted to the lack of teamplay, but welcome it.

I live in Burlington, VT


I live in Barre currently, originally Bellows Falls though.
 

Spacecomber

Senior member
Apr 21, 2000
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I had KMDupont join my squad in a game this evening. I don't lead squad's very much, and it showed. So, thanks to Dupont for putting up with that. We were playing that big map with the partially constructed dam in the middle, and I always get lost on that map.

Tonight was no exception. I only realized after we were done playing that I was giving an order to my squad to go attack one flag, and then I'd head off in the direction of another. Doh! I really need to work on my map-reading skills.

Space
 

Tremulant

Diamond Member
Jul 2, 2004
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Originally posted by: Kaspian
I finally got to play with a cople of you last night. Played a little bit with dupont64 (he was bussy mowing down these guys from the 9th xxx clan :) Then I got to play with Broe and Juicetan. Broe excellent chopper pilot (I got to be his gunner and we were just nailing the enemy to the wall. And Juicetan, an excellent teamplayer (he would adjust his gameplay accornding to the current situation).

Good games last night. Hopefully it will be the same tonight or better if we get more AT'ers in.

:thumbsup::):music:

I die alot. :thumbsup: :D