The AT Battlefield Bad Company 2 F.A.Q.

[Zargon]

and we can epxect another pack in a month or so unlocking the rest of the gameplay modes on those maps

 

[ussfletcher]

I'm getting a lot better value from this game than I thought I would, which is great because it makes up for the lack of value SC2 has.

 

[RavenSEAL]

You sold you PS3 copy of BFBC2, right? Do you still have a copy for the PC?

I found a copy of the PS3 version on ebay for 5 dollars, so i just snatched that, and i still have my PC version...but my hd4870 blew up, so i can't play atm.

 

[RavenSEAL]

Going back to that, after playing the 480p vs the 720p console version, i can't help t notice how the higher resolution has horrible edges

 

[ThePro01]

Going back to that, after playing the 480p vs the 720p console version, i can't help t notice how the higher resolution has horrible edges

this things happen a lot -.-

 

[GullyFoyle]

Map Pack 7 Q&A

Thank you for all your kind words! We have put a lot of work into these maps and we are sure the Community will love them!

There have been many questions regarding the new Map Pack and I'll try to answer some of them right here:

1. Will the maps have similar gameplay features as in BC1 (MEC, Artillery)?

- Unfortunately they will not. The maps have been made with the idea and vision of Bad Company 2. The maps have been suited to fit the vision, gameplay and scope of Bad Company 2.


2. Do you have a release date ready for us?

- I do not have a release date for you yet. I'm however working on to get a release date out for you guys. The whole idea of Map Pack 7 was to announce that "Hey guys, we are working on this". This does not necessarily mean that we will give an ETA, but we will post an ETA when we are 100% sure of a date.


3. Why not Cold war CQ and Heavy Metal Rush?

- The specific thought was to make Conquest even more vehicle packed than Atacama Desert with an emphasis on brutal clashes between tanks. With four helicopters in the sky and 8 tanks on the ground, we wanted to bring vehicular warfare to a completely new level in BC2.

Heavy Metal Rush didn't really fit into our vision, the same as Cold War CQ.


4. Why did you choose Oasis and Harvest Day? There were plenty of other maps to choose from!

- We decided to go with these after taking a look at the Facebook poll posted some months ago. We also listened to a lot of voices from the Community specifically wanting Oasis and Harvest Day. The maps also differ quite well from eachother.

Clarification:

The maps are going to be as you remember them from BC1. Wether there are bottlenecks or not is what I have experienced from my years as a gamer, very individual.

We have polished the maps, improved the lighting and applied BC2-graphics to the different maps. We haven't changed the whole concept of the map so to say.

 

[beginner99]

Noob Question:

Which types of weapons do damage to what vehicles?

Do assault rifles do damage to choppers? Or light tanks?
(Hand) grenades and (light)tanks?

And how do you aim at a tracer marked tank (or anything else)?

 

[minmaster]

basically you need to see hit indicators and you'll know you're doing damage.
as far as choppers, only non-stationary bullet that will do damage against the actual chopper is the 50cal from the m95. you can still shoot the exposed gunners with regular guns though.

 

[GullyFoyle]

twitter.com/PundB: "@zh1nt0 Same game as a few days ago Now it's EA Store who says #BFBC2V comes on December 18th/21st. Are they right?"

twitter.com/BattlefieldNews: "@EAStore so the official release date for BC2:V is Dec 21. pre-orders on EA Store get it on the 18th?"

 

[paperfist]

Damn, map pack 7 I'm so far behind on this game!

 

[Bill Brasky]

"The specific thought was to make Conquest even more vehicle packed than Atacama Desert with an emphasis on brutal clashes between tanks. With four helicopters in the sky and 8 tanks on the ground, we wanted to bring vehicular warfare to a completely new level in BC2."

I came.

 

[GullyFoyle]

Since you already "prepped" yourself, Zaitsev, maybe you are ready to handle this new Battlefield blog post: This is Heavy Metal

VIP Map Pack 7: This is Heavy Metal

* BY: zh1nt0
* POSTED : Nov 10, 2010, 12:00AM

Welcome to the second post in our series on the upcoming VIP Map Pack 7. Today, we revisit the single player map Heavy Metal -- now turned into one of the largest multiplayer maps for Battlefield: Bad Company 2.


For VIP Map Pack 7, we always knew we wanted the classics Oasis and Harvest Day. But we also know that our players love huge battlefields with plenty of vehicles. So we went back to the singleplayer campaign in Battlefield: Bad Company 2 to see what we could take from there and transform into new multiplayer maps. We wanted a level that could incorporate both vehicle warfare and close quarters battle. We found that in Heavy Metal.

Heavy Metal features both attack and transport helicopters.

The multiplayer game mode of choice on this remastered version of Heavy Metal is Conquest, with the classic three flag setup. The three flags are spread over the entire terrain. This seemed like a crazy idea at first -- this map is even bigger than Atacama Desert -- but we stuck to it, and it turned out to provide a real sense of epic scale.

There are plenty of vehicles here, and they will spawn on captured bases, so players will not feel stranded if they decide to move to another base. If an enemy chopper happens to stop by for a rocket-filled visit, anti air guns are provided in strategic locations to keep the air battles balanced and the home bases safe.

Warning: Travelling by foot on Heavy Metal can feel a bit daunting.

We hope you enjoy this immense battlefield when VIP Map Pack 7 goes live. Be sure to check back regularly for the very latest information on everything Battlefield. Next Wednesday, we take an in-depth look at Cold War, the third map in VIP Map Pack 7.

For more info on VIP Map Pack 7, check out the original post.

For more info on Battlefield: Bad Company 2, visit the Official Site.

Correction: This Monday, we reported the multiplayer modes for all maps in VIP Map Pack 7. For Heavy Metal, the correct modes are Conquest and Squad Deathmatch.

 

[bunnyfubbles]

Noob Question:

Which types of weapons do damage to what vehicles?

jeeps and ATVs can be damaged by all weapons

choppers require mounted heavy machine guns, the M95 sniper rifle, or rockets

tanks are impervious to all damage except rockets, tank mines, C4, and they take very minimal damage from 40mm grenades and hand grenades.

Do assault rifles do damage to choppers? Or light tanks?

no

(Hand) grenades and (light)tanks?

40mm and hand grenades will do damage to any of the tanks, but its like a fly bite to them.

And how do you aim at a tracer marked tank (or anything else)?

you need a Carl Gustav or RPG-7 to lock on to a tracer. Do this by scoping in with your rocket launcher and zeroing in on the orange square the trace provides until you see a white numbered distance meter:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UEQOcwqowms

 

[ViviTheMage]

what's with the map pack names? pack 7?? I only remember one other map pack they gave out for free near the release date.

 

[GullyFoyle]

From the FAQ:

• Day 1 Map Pack Trailer (Nelson Bay & Laguna Alta maps)
• VIP Map Pack 2 trailer (Arica Harbor-CQ & Laguna Presa-Rush maps)
• VIP Map Pack 3 trailer (Nelson Bay-SDM & Laguna Alta-Squad Rush maps)
• VIP Map Pack 4 trailer (Atacama Desert-Rush & Port Valdez-CQ maps)
• VIP Map Pack 5 trailer (White Pass-Rush & Nelson Bay-CQ maps)
• VIP Map Pack 6 trailer (Panama Canal-Squad Deathmatch Mode & Laguna Presa Squad Rush Mode)

Judging from past releases, Map pack 7 includes 14 maps!

 

[ViviTheMage]

ah, so including new modes = map pack release?

 

[StormSide]

ah, so including new modes = map pack release?

Yes. But finally 4 NEW maps are coming!

 

[ViviTheMage]

Yes. But finally 4 NEW maps are coming!

I am REALLLY pumped, especially the airfighting type map.

 

[Demo24]

Well I just had a first last night. Blew up a quad with a mp443 grach killing two dudes on it in the process. Needless to say it was a 'lol wut' moment!

Oh and the f2000 is pretty awesome now after the update. It use to not be so great but now it rocks in most situations, especially close quarters with 40mm shotgun. Unlike most guns it appears to be most accurate when you hold the trigger down instead of burst fire.

 

[Bill Brasky]

Well I just had a first last night. Blew up a quad with a mp443 grach killing two dudes on it in the process. Needless to say it was a 'lol wut' moment!

Hehe, my best 'lol wut' was two nights ago. Ejected out of the apache, whip out my tracer dart gun to shoot the tank that shot me down, and when I pulled the trigger I launched a full spread of apache flares.

I wish I could've seen it in 3rd person.

 

[bunnyfubbles]

Well I just had a first last night. Blew up a quad with a mp443 grach killing two dudes on it in the process. Needless to say it was a 'lol wut' moment!

Oh and the f2000 is pretty awesome now after the update. It use to not be so great but now it rocks in most situations, especially close quarters with 40mm shotgun. Unlike most guns it appears to be most accurate when you hold the trigger down instead of burst fire.

you still want to burst with the F2000 for all but the closest of close quarters combat

the values they changed only help with run and gun scenarios, the F2000 now can basically go toe to toe with the best SMGs for hip and sighted shooting while moving, so its now much better for running and gunning

 

[GullyFoyle]

New Battlefield Blog Post: Vietnam Hardware #6: The Achievements

Vietnam Hardware #6: The Achievements

* BY: H Brun
* POSTED : Nov 12, 2010, 12:00AM

Welcome to the sixth episode in our in-depth look at everything Battlefield: Bad Company 2 Vietnam. This week, it's all about the hard-earned medals you can be awarded for your heroic actions in combat. Below is the complete list of every achievement and trophy in the game.

Can I Go Home Now?
Bronze/15G

Achieve a team victory on all Vietnam levels

Every Gun has a Silver Lining
Bronze/35G

Get silver stars on all primary Vietnam weapons (Veteran weapons not included)

Ecstasy of Gold
Bronze/50G

Get gold stars on all primary Vietnam weapons (Veteran weapons not included)

Doing the Rounds
Bronze/15G

Get a kill with all Vietnam vehicles

Cantankerous Chauffeur
Bronze/25G

Get 100 kills with Vietnam tanks

Ride of the Valkyrie
Bronze/25G

Get 50 kills with the helicopter

Would you Kindly STFU?
Bronze/10G

Destroy a Hannoi Hannah propaganda speaker

Great Balls of Fire
Bronze/10G

Get 20 kills with the flamethrower

Just Because I Can
Bronze/25G

Finish 1st on the scoreboard on any Vietnam level

Secret Achievement
This one is secret (duh)


And there you have it. Come back next Friday, when we enter the sound studio here at DICE and emerge with wondrous tales of 60's rock, enigmatic equalizers, never-ending recordings of men shouting "grenade!" -- and a Vietnamese pig named Horace.

For more information on Battlefield: Bad Company 2, visit the Official Site.

 

[TheNiceGuy]

Massive unplayable lag tonight for me, starts when I enter server browser. First time something like this happened. Anyone else?

 

[Peppered]

Is it to late to buy this game ? By that I mean will there be others to group with. It has been out for a long time and figured it would hard to catch up.
I have been playing Black OP'S but seems all just want to run around hoping to find some one to kill or other's camp at places. I played the demo and it was a lot more fun but couldn't afford to buy it then.

 

[minmaster]

i'd wait for vietnam so you can buy it as a package. everyone's gonna move from vanilla to vietnam when it comes out this winter.