Poll: What Grade would you give EA on BF2?

[NatePo717]

apparently this game does not work with the 6600 AGP cards. I only got it to work by my room mate installing it on his comp and sending me the directory. It works fine now.

 

[Insomniak]

Originally posted by: NatePo717
apparently this game does not work with the 6600 AGP cards. I only got it to work by my room mate installing it on his comp and sending me the directory. It works fine now.

Actually, developments on that:

Did a complete format and fresh install of Windows. Used the most up to date Nforce drivers, display drivers, and DirectX 9.0c redist. Added in Service Pack 2.

The game now runs, finally, on his system. Unfortunately, we are having hell getting his wireless internet connection to work, so tomorrow we're going to move the cable modem and router into his room and have him run a hard line. I'll be going wireless.

So, 6600GT AGP can apparently be made to cooperate with BF2, you just have to jump through hellish hoops of fire to make it happen.

 

[Sentrosi2121]

I had zero problems installing the game on my system (see below for speczors).

I gave it a C. Using only 'officially ranked servers' for weapon unlocks and kits, while only having a handful available to use is ridiculous. The game itself is fun. I have no problems, like I said, running it with my system at 1024x768@72hz. All the textures are at medium and I get almost no system lag. I don't need to have my M4 to look pretty. Bullets are ugly to see anyway.

 

[Whipped]

Originally posted by: FishTaco

Originally posted by: Whipped

Originally posted by: FishTaco

Originally posted by: Whipped
I'd give it a "D-" since I can't even get the damn game started. I paid $50.00 for it, and I find out that it's not compatiable with a 6600GT AGP. The demo worked fine with my 6600GT AGP, and now the full version states in the readme file that the 6600GT AGP is not compatiable with the game. The retail box clearly shows that it supports a chipset of aNvidia 5700 or greater to run the game. BUYER BEWARE!!!!!

I didn't give it an "F" because I'm optimistic that there will be a patch to support the 6600GT AGP version. F.U.E.A.

Have a nice day!

I have a 6600GT AGP and it runs just fine.

Did you purchase the DVD or CD version?

DVD version, A64 3200+, 6600GT AGP, 1GB, nvidia driver 77.30

I installed the driver in my usual way, remove old driver, reboot to safe mode, run driver cleaner, reboot, installed 77.30 from demo.

There's also an offical 77.72 driver at nvidia's site but I haven't experienced any problems so I'm not going to install the newest WHQL driver.

I have experienced a few problems, like the server browser totally freezing once and I got a crash to desktop while playing multiplayer once. Suttering during the first few minutes on a new map, but it smooths out.

Also the key to having fun for me is to get into a good squad, then it doesn't matter if my team wins or losses, I have fun either way.
Overall a solid B, good game but could use some improvement. Plays well with others.

I did exactly what you suggested, twice, and it still does not work. I even ran all of my anti-virus/spyware utils and defragged the hard drive before starting the game again and it still freezes up at the BF intro logo. I hate to do it, but I may have to do the dreaded clean install. If I do a clean XP install, it's still not guaranteed to work, so does anyone have any othe suggestions?

 

[43st]

Originally posted by: Whipped
I did exactly what you suggested, twice, and it still does not work. I even ran all of my anti-virus/spyware utils and defragged the hard drive before starting the game again and it still freezes up at the BF intro logo. I hate to do it, but I may have to do the dreaded clean install. If I do a clean XP install, it's still not guaranteed to work, so does anyone have any othe suggestions?

Go here C:\Games\Battlefield 2\mods\bf2\Movies (or whatever your directory is) and rename the following files.

Dice.bik => Dice.bik.old
EA.bik => EA.bik.old
Intro.bik => Intro.bik.old
Legal.bik => Legal.bik.old
welcome.bik => welcome.bik.old

Maybe that'll get you a bit further. Does your computer usually have trouble playing Bink files?

 

[bob4432]

i wonder if you could unlock the weapons/kits in the retail like you could in the demo.

 

[imported_FishTaco]

Originally posted by: bob4432
i wonder if you could unlock the weapons/kits in the retail like you could in the demo.

Yes you can do it on your machine for single player or LAN. If you want unlocked weapons for multiplayer, you have to find a server (unranked) that has unlocked all kits. They're out there and I've tried the different weapons. They aren't better in my opinion but then I mostly play medic and the extra zoom from the scope usually tempts me into shooting at targets that are too far away.

 

[imported_FishTaco]

Originally posted by: Whipped

I did exactly what you suggested, twice, and it still does not work. I even ran all of my anti-virus/spyware utils and defragged the hard drive before starting the game again and it still freezes up at the BF intro logo. I hate to do it, but I may have to do the dreaded clean install. If I do a clean XP install, it's still not guaranteed to work, so does anyone have any othe suggestions?

Check your sound driver and your DirectX installation. At what point is it freezing? During the EA games logo, Dice logo? Do you get sound? Have you tried to disable hardware acceleration for your sound to test if that's the problem?

 

[Emultra]

The L85A1 assault rifle for the Medic is good with scope sight, and full auto for the USMC
M240 machine gun for Support is more powerful
G36C carbine for Special Forces admittedly doesn't change that much, but it's still good
Barrett .50cal sniper rifle for Sniper is a real boomstick
Jackhammer auto shotgun for Engineer is close-range 0wn@g3
G3 battle rifle for Assault takes away M203 grenade launcher but provides better rifle firepower
DAO-12 semi-auto high capacity shotgun for Anti-Tank = close-range 0wn@g3

 

[imported_BikeDude]

I voted 'F'. The game is fabulous, no doubt, but EA?

I bought the DVD version, installed it, but when I launched the game I was told I was using an emulator. I uninstalled Daemon tools (only thing I could think of), and same.

EA gave me a bunch of advice (including telling me to upgrade my nForce driver, and then link to an older version...), but in the end it just didn't pan out. (I suspect Safedisc hasn't been tested on SCSI DVD-ROMs lately... But "Pirates!" works, and I think they too use Safedisc)

So I installed a no-CD patch. And before I went online I decided to learn how to fly a helicopter. Two days of single player gaming (no crashes) and I thought I was ready for the big time. Immediately after joining a game the game crashes. Then the next attempt crashes too, and so on... (bunch of Access Violations) The longest I've been online is five minutes.

 

[imported_FishTaco]

Originally posted by: BikeDude
I voted 'F'. The game is fabulous, no doubt, but EA?

I bought the DVD version, installed it, but when I launched the game I was told I was using an emulator. I uninstalled Daemon tools (only thing I could think of), and same.

EA gave me a bunch of advice (including telling me to upgrade my nForce driver, and then link to an older version...), but in the end it just didn't pan out. (I suspect Safedisc hasn't been tested on SCSI DVD-ROMs lately... But "Pirates!" works, and I think they too use Safedisc)

So I installed a no-CD patch. And before I went online I decided to learn how to fly a helicopter. Two days of single player gaming (no crashes) and I thought I was ready for the big time. Immediately after joining a game the game crashes. Then the next attempt crashes too, and so on... (bunch of Access Violations) The longest I've been online is five minutes.

Try it without the no-CD patch, that might be causing your crashes.

From the ea support page Text:

Below is a list of software that is known as, or known to include CD Emulation Software that could potentially prevent the game from playing properly:

* Fantom CD Emulator
* Alcohol 120%
* Nero Image Drive
* Phantom CD
* Clone CD
* Ark Virtual Drive
* Veritas DLA

 

[imported_BikeDude]

I've seen that link already. It doesn't help. EA also sent me a link to a Safedisc driver upgrade. I didn't even realise their driver was included with the freaking OS! (secdrv.sys)

 

[bob4432]

Originally posted by: FishTaco

Originally posted by: bob4432
i wonder if you could unlock the weapons/kits in the retail like you could in the demo.

Yes you can do it on your machine for single player or LAN. If you want unlocked weapons for multiplayer, you have to find a server (unranked) that has unlocked all kits. They're out there and I've tried the different weapons. They aren't better in my opinion but then I mostly play medic and the extra zoom from the scope usually tempts me into shooting at targets that are too far away.

would you happen to know how to unlock the weaons kits? is it the same as in the demo?

edit: nevermind, figured it out

 

[imported_BikeDude]

A small follow-up: My crashes seem related to certain servers. My ISP's servers tend to cause BF2 to either crash to the desktop (no err message) or throw an Access Violation. By choosing a different server I was able to play three+ hours straight without incident... (and less lag too)

I've yet to try any ranked servers...

 

[The Dude]

I love this game. Just wish getting into ranked servers was more easy and that they didn't lag so much.

I wanna get a weapon unlock!!

 

[Chaotic42]

I have one more complaint. I want to be able to hide in supply boxes like a Trojan Supply Box and pop out yelling "supplies" when enemy soldiers re-equip. :beer:

 

[Emultra]

Originally posted by: Chaotic42
I have one more complaint. I want to be able to hide in supply boxes like a Trojan Supply Box and pop out yelling "supplies" when enemy soldiers re-equip. :beer:

:thumbsup: :laugh: :beer:


Oh, and as the Chinese, right? "Supplies", "flied lice".


ROFL!!