Been playing this on a friend's Xbox tonight, and loving it.
Seriously considering getting this for PC, but want to play it first. NEED KEY!
Looks like me and three other friends are planning on buying this on steam. Hope they do one of their deals where you buy 4 and pay for 3.

The beta isn't a demo. For instance in the beta C4 Ninja's exist. While in the demo it takes 12 or so C4's to take out a m-comm station.

Anyone come across anything re: the 5 minute dropout issue?

Been doing digging around for a friend with this issue.
It seems it could be related to some routers and their default TCP timeout values.
Apparently increasing this value if you are able to with your modem, will resolve the issue entirely.
This was also an apparent problem in Battlefield 2142 and was an EA Master server issue.

It could also explain why people who get the 5 minute dropout issue also take a lot longer to retrieve stats than those who don't.
Would also help with the issue that Port Forwarding or even running in DMZ mode does not fix the issue as it's not a forwarding issue so much as a timeout issue with the EA Master Server and not the Game Server.

Trying to find a guide on how to change this value if at all possible on a Billion BiPAC 7300A (If memory serves that was this fellas router)


Anybody able to test my theory out?

last edited by Mephz at 08:07:38 07/Feb/10

yer, ive got it sorted. (for me anyway)

i have to turn on the dmz on my router when im going to play. (billion 7300g)
u make sure you forward all traffic to your pc when you turned on the dmz?

just make sure when you are done playing, you remember to turn it off.

last edited by Spook at 08:44:40 07/Feb/10

Didnt have to dmz mode my pc, just had to allow it through the windows firewall when it popped up the first time I connected. Putting your pc in the DMZ, even temporarily while playing the game is a bad idea.

I WILL TRADE A HON BETA KEY FOR A BATTLEFIELD BAD COMPANY 2 BETA KEY

ANYONE....?

*sound of crickets*

I will give away a free HON key!

the random crashes to desktop are pissing me off

I've had not a single crash or disconnect with this game, it's been great.

http://www.fileplay.net/keys/

I've had 4 crashes and I know what causes it.

If I push the talk key (j) just before the splash screen turns up at the end of a match, it often crashes. I use it sometimes to quit the game quickly...

the random crashes to desktop are pissing me offthe random crashes to desktop are pissing me off

not so much random, but talking to mates on Steam in game and then experiencing desky crash is a letdown

the graphics are pretty nice... still - I'll drop all that s*** through the floor for max killin'

Spooky - looking for ya out there dude. Squad up biatch@#$%&

add infi in while yer there... he can distract the enemy with political stuff while we bait n switch their asses ;)

last edited by koopz at 19:12:53 07/Feb/10

the graphics are pretty nice... still - I'll drop all that s*** through the floor for max killin'

You must need practice, most people can manage just fine without dropping the graphics.

my soldier name is frakture btw, add me

P.S. Thanks for the usenet nzb Trog. I hate installing download managers other than SABnzbd

spook1973

add me (for a good time)

dunno if this was posted yet (thread is very long.. haven't read it all)

For the people who want loads of aussie servers in their favourites list so they don't have to scour through server browser, you can modify your GameSettings.ini file (located in C:\Users\*user*\Documents\BFBC2Beta) to include these words in the FavoriteGames section: Sydney;Perth;[3FL];GameArena;

So it looks something like this

Quote:FavoriteGames=Sydney;Perth;[3FL];GameArena;

This will add all servers with the name Sydney/Perth/3FL/GameArena into your favourites section. I found it off a different site, tried it and it works very well.

GameSettings.ini is the file - about 4th from the bottom

last edited by koopz at 13:23:58 09/Feb/10

this game kicks some serious ass i might add. audio is unbelievable

I've been playing heaps and had no crashes and no disconnects... always connected to a game instantly.. i just go to server browser and look for game arena servers then look for one nearly full connect and im playing

Hardcore servers are the way to play this game.

How do I get the RPG/shoulder rocket to lock on? :S

only a dozen ga servers show up in the history tab now and they are all the empty ones. it used to show around 40 or so.

I have all the GA servers under my Favourites and they are all showing up.

will edit gamesettings file tonight. see if that fixes it

this game is awesome

Any word on when Ausgamers will be getting more keys?

this game is an awesome tax deduction

fixed 8)

can't sign in to EA atm though :/

neither.

had the same issue with f***ing mass effect 2.

Any word on when Ausgamers will be getting more keys?

negative, but because you are oldschool I have one for you; PM me

what's with some of these annoying things:

there are times where you can't type? (I think it's when you die)..
when you die you can't chase other players (only squad members).. Also you can't chase squad members when they are in a full vehicle..
you can't check what server your on when ingame.
when you launch BC2, it doesn't remember the weapons/perks you chose for your class from a previous game.
you can't check scores (pressing tab) when you are dead.

any others people can think of?

it's a BETA

boba you stay the f*** away from this game, please.

The beta isn't a demo. For instance in the beta C4 Ninja's exist. While in the demo it takes 12 or so C4's to take out a m-comm station.

that gives me the f***en s***s. also they need to bring back AA rockets or introduce stingers or something because choppers are completely OP at the moment and just spend the whole game wishing ass cancer on the pilots.

The AA tank is ridiculously good at shooting down choppers, but all the noobs take it straight into the fight against infantry, which it's s*** at and get it blown up :/

it's a BETA

hehe, I'll make a bet it's not fixed for final release..

that gives me the f***en s***s. also they need to bring back AA rockets or introduce stingers or something because choppers are completely OP at the moment and just spend the whole game wishing ass cancer on the pilots.

Check out http://ultimateprestige.com/ There is a heat seeking missile launcher that is an unlock. It's also easy as to tracer dart the choppers.

it's a BETA

It's hardly a beta, the game is about 1 month from release. It's done, those things Martz listed aren't bugs, they're missing features.

anyone got a spare beta key that there not useing

There is a patch available, fire up BFBC2BetaUpdater.exe.

I can't seem to update this is what I get:

Your version is: 511270
Latest version is: 512914

You'll have to update to the latest version to be able to play.
Do you want to update to the latest version?

I hit yes and I get this:

Could not find the latest patch version.
There might be an internet connection problem or server is down.
Play the old version?

I hit yes and I can play the game. However it is a bit annoying in that I can't play the latest version with bug fixes etc...anyone else have this problem?

right click -> Run as Administrator

I got a spare key.

1st to pm me gets it.

right click -> Run as Administrator

Thanks mate worked a charm.

PM sent

Any word on when Ausgamers will be getting more keys?

s*** I just realised this is an open Beta!

I bought it on Steam for $50us and got access to the beta if that helps

Nah don't worry, troggles got me a key eventually.
Been rackin'em up, 2.80 KD ratio.

Any chance anyone else has a spare one? I unfortunately just missed out in the first key giveaway D=

Getting some weird arse bug happening.

I'm spinning in circles and can't counter it.
Have reset keys to default, have exited game as well and restarted game Dunno wtf is going on.

You using a joystick?

Yeah, thought about that just after I posted...
Just started happening mid game, anyways, unplugged it an sorted.
Cheers!

Now..
How the f*** do I get rid of that spawn selection screen every.f***ing.time I enter or exit a freaking vehicle/mounted gun...
I mean seriously, wtf?

That doesn't happen to me. Check your keybindings that you don't have 'enter' as your get in/out key. That brings up the spawn/layout screen.

Dammit, you know me to well Toll

Sonbitch...
Anyone know where the default keys can be remapped? The ones you can't map ingame?
Had a look, can't see anything though.

I actually just forced the game to run in DX9 mode. The overlay works, and it looks exactly the same from what I can tell. DX10 mode seemed really laggy for some reason. Not so much the framerate, it jest felt unresponsive on my machine. One of my mates said it was near unplayable for him, but runs perfectly under DX9.

could you tell me how to force dx9 i am having laggy feeling aswell on my machine.

ditch Vista

In your settings.ini file probably located in documents\BFBC2Beta directory.

Change the line so it reads:

DxVersion=9
Bloom=false
HSAO=false

Also, make sure you are using 8x Ansioscopic filtering, the game can be extra laggy by turning it any less for some bizarre reason.

Dunno about keybindings though :(

I just went through another game spending %50 of the time just as a spawn point for aggressive players to swap teams and move up...


10 mins is a looooooong time to sit there and do nothing.


gonna load up something up on the laptop to keep me busy when I load upthe new BF again tomorrow eh.. :/

New bug
Unlocked the 4x Medium Range scope, equipped it and couldn't unequip the damned thing till next map restart
Nice addon for assault weapons :)
s***balls for any sniper weapons.

Enjoying collecting Dog Tags :P

addendum:
ATI flicker stuff is getting annoying as is random s*** like keys suddenly deciding they don't want to work again until end of map (I'm guessing and end up rage quitting when it happens).
Sooo going back to nVidia when their new cards come out

last edited by HERMITech at 00:27:42 15/Feb/10

8x Ansioscopic filtering

Anistropic filtering you mean?

i've also got some HoN beta keys, if anyone wants to set up a trade i'm all for it. Btw, how's the game itself? Live up to everyones expectations? Might just jump the gun and preorder the bugger if i cant get a key haha.

Yer that's what I mean.

Steam just lifted the price to $69.99 - it's up another $20US now


*edit*

silly me - the US Steam site still has it at the low price

last edited by koopz at 11:47:29 24/Feb/10

Another bunch of keys were given out the other day; we got zero of them. Awesome.

the game goes live in a ~week anyway - should be a demo soon do ya reckon?

Steam just lifted the price to $69.99 - it's up another $20US nowlast edited by koopz at 10:52:54 24/Feb/10

Finally managed to get in on the cheaper price for once.

Pr!cks.

Very happy i got it for $49.95

but if u still want it for that price just go here www.steampowered.com/?cc=us

do it all the time

the grandfinals of the cybergamer beta cup is on tonight. my team (6P) is playing in the grandfinal that is getting videocast, so if anyone is keen head over to http://www.gamestah.com/gtv3/ around 8pm

its 6pack vs team sidewinder btw

how'd ya go Jabroney?

for anyone who's interested - EA has Battlefield Vets running - so you can get a free uber weapon (M1 garand - level ~20 weapon) upgrade.

just fill in your cd key or username/pass for that each of your previous Battlefield games (yeah they have xbox and ps3 versions there too) and upgrade your weapon kit from day one ;)

accounts you made for demo versions of the game also work!

The beta isn't a demo. For instance in the beta C4 Ninja's exist. While in the demo it takes 12 or so C4's to take out a m-comm station.

I heard 15... I thought this was pointless however as you'll obviously utilise the 'extra C4' function with another person, load up a quad bike and it's biz as usual.

But that takes teamwork and a bit of coordination so its OK.

I hope servers turn off that "report target" marker that shows up on your HUD. Once you get that on you might as well suicide.

dood does that veteran thing work??

I own BF2 + BF2SF, BF2142 and it doesn't like my username/password for any of them :/

I had to goto BF2S.com and try and look myself up to remember my username (duh - it's koopz). same with 2142, though it's thanks to an old mate who remembered it for me (o0koopz0o). Man I hate it when someone else beats me to my own nick with new games!


I'm guessing the Vets program is a way for EA to meld all the user game accounts into just one EA user account - which they should have done since day one!

I could put cd keys in, but didn't see a field for that?

I own BF2 + BF2SF, BF2142 and it doesn't like my username/password for any of them :/

After much swearing and cursing, I discovered that I had to "upgrade" my EA account.
Yeah....